Only a couple more days to purchase clothing and gear from the Elkton-Lake Benton Lady Elks softball store. All orders must be placed by Thur, 3/19 at 11:59 PM. Happy shopping!
https://elktonlbsoftball2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://elktonlbsoftball2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The Elkton School District will be releasing today at 2:45 due to the weather. There will be no evening activities or practices tonight. Thank you.
Following updates to the county road report and the projected timeline for plows being able to reach them, it's been determined that the Elkton School District will be closed tomorrow, March 16th.
Due to the forecasted temperatures, wind, and road conditions, Elkton School District will begin 2 hours late tomorrow, March 16th.
Classes will begin at 10:30. Breakfast will not be served and the previously scheduled Blood Drive has been postponed.
Classes will begin at 10:30. Breakfast will not be served and the previously scheduled Blood Drive has been postponed.
Weekly Events for Elkton School District. Note: FFA on Monday schedule at Howard has been postponed.
Elk Snapshot:
The Human Development class made bulletin boards of learning activities to share with the afternoon preschool class. Here, EHS Freshman Klara and Addi show a color matching game they made.
The Human Development class made bulletin boards of learning activities to share with the afternoon preschool class. Here, EHS Freshman Klara and Addi show a color matching game they made.
On today's episode of Tails from School, meet Bos and Nubs - Mrs. Erickson's Bengal Kitten and Australian Sheppard!
We currently have the following coaching positions open for next school year. If you're interested in joining The Herd, please get in touch with the office and/or AD Steve Erickson.
Reminder: Track and Field Gear store is open.
Order your gear for the coming season.
Store Closes March 15th
Link to Online Store
Driver's Education Sign-up forms are now available. Have your child stop by to see Mr. Erickson for a form if interested in taking driver's education this year. If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Erickson at steve.erickson@k12.sd.us
Yesterday, Mrs. Deutz and her students attended the Women in Science Conference in Sioux Falls! They got to hold a hissing cockroach (why?), listen with a Baha hearing device, look at healthy and unhealthy blood smears, test forces and motion, practice duck banding, and learn how to say “Women in Science” in sign language. Whew. Busy day.
Elk Snapshot:
Mrs. Jensen's 2nd Grade class made green eggs and ham for Read Across America Week (we're told they were yummy)!
Mrs. Jensen's 2nd Grade class made green eggs and ham for Read Across America Week (we're told they were yummy)!
Congratulations to the newest Pride of the Herd winner, Ms Leppke! The Pride of the Herd award is all about celebrating each other! It’s a peer-to-peer recognition that shines a spotlight on elementary staff members whose actions make our school stronger, kinder, and better for everyone.
All Conference Alert! Seniors Charlie Thooft and Sydney DeVries have been named to the DVC All-Conference team for the 2025-2026 season! Charlie was named to the 2nd team and Sydney is Honorable Mention. Congratulations Lady Elks - on the awards and for a great season!
All Conference Alert! Congratulations to Elkton-Lake Benton boys basketball players Joseph Nibbe, Eliot Erickson, and Colt Beck, who were named to DVC All-Conference teams! All seniors, Joseph was named to the 2nd team, Eliot to the 3rd, and Colt Beck is Honorable Mention. Way to go, Elks!
Our next contestant on Tails From School is Kit, Mrs. McDowell's 23 (!) year old American Quarter Horse!
Elk Snapshot:
Ms. Leppke's students have been exploring space patterns and Earth's orbit! They learned about and discussed why the Moon seems to change over the course of a month. The students worked with a partner to model these changes (phases of the Moon) using a flashlight and a sphere. The students used SeeSaw to take pictures of their phases and upload them to share with the class!
Ms. Leppke's students have been exploring space patterns and Earth's orbit! They learned about and discussed why the Moon seems to change over the course of a month. The students worked with a partner to model these changes (phases of the Moon) using a flashlight and a sphere. The students used SeeSaw to take pictures of their phases and upload them to share with the class!
Here is an updated Live Ticket schedule for this spring’s activities. Weather allowing, the following games/meets will air on Elks Live this April and May.
Thank you to all our great sponsors who have helped make it possible for us to stream events all year! If you would like to become a sponsoring partner with Elks Live for the 26’-27’ school year, please contact the school office or Heath Nimke at Live Ticket.
Thank you to all our great sponsors who have helped make it possible for us to stream events all year! If you would like to become a sponsoring partner with Elks Live for the 26’-27’ school year, please contact the school office or Heath Nimke at Live Ticket.
The final meeting for junior class parents for post prom planning is Thursday, March 12th at 6 PM in the Elkton school lunchroom.
Teachers are the backbone of American public education. No person has a greater impact on the education of a child than the teacher who creates the primary learning and instructional environment. Nominate a teacher for the Elkton School District 2026 Teacher of the Year Award by completing the form linked below by Monday, March 16th. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration! Link: https://forms.gle/WCv97uzPNJdMbkQN7
- Elkton Administration
- Elkton Administration