Elkton School District #5-3

Big congratulations are in order!

The PreACT Rising Stars program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of students who excelled on the PreACT 8/9 during the 25-26 school year (last year's freshmen, current sophomores). This initiative honors the highest academic achievers from across the nation.

We had four students recognized as Rising Scholars who scored in the top 4-10% of all students across the nation: Natilee Kinsella, Bryn Bevers, Josclynn Schomp, and Avery Stein.

We also had two students recognized as Distinguished Scholars who scored in the top 3% of all students across the nation: Stella Sik and Adam Kinner.

Let's give these hardworking students a HUGE round of applause!

Elk Nation is now taking orders for our Elk Apparel Store! This store features a variety of generic Elk gear for students, families, and fans.

The store will close at midnight on Thursday, September 10.

Place your order here: https://elknation2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The Cross Country team gets their 2026 season underway today in Madison at the John Collignon Invite! Races will be held at the Madison Country Club and begin at 1:00pm. Good luck, Elks!

2026 Elkton-Lake Benton Football and Sideline Cheer Parents' Night. Announcing of players and parents will begin at 6:30pm.

While you're filling out your fall calendar, be sure to add Cross Country and Competitive Cheer's contests along with the Volleyball and Football dates! Cross Country kicks off their season tomorrow in Madison, while Comp Cheer's next competition is in Parkston on September 8th. #RunWithTheHerd

3- and 4-year-old Developmental Screening will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Elkton Public School. If you have a child that is 3 or 4 years old, please call the Elkton School to sign up for a screening time.

Any additional questions can be referred to the Preschool/Jr.Kindergarten teacher Cali Sorensen.
Cali.Sorensen@k12.sd.us

Volleyball season is here! The Lady Elks travel to Dell Rapids to take on the Quarriers in the season opener tonight. The C game will tip off at 4:30 at DR Public, with JV and Varsity to follow. Good luck, girls!

Seniors with a GPA of 3.7 or higher have been invited to apply for the Elkton Chapter of the National Honor Society, a prestigious organization recognizing students with high achievement in academics, leadership, service, and character. Seniors who qualify were sent application information and application materials are due to Mrs. Yackley no later than September 2nd!

The Comp Cheer team packs up and heads south to Dell Rapids tonight for the St. Mary's Invite! Start time for the competition is 6PM. Good luck, Lady Elks!

Elk Nation and CHS will sponsor a Burger and Brat Feed on Friday, August 28th from 5 to 7pm at the Elkton-LB Football Home Opener. See the flyer for details!!

This week at EHS! All events are located on the school calendar at http://Elkton.k12.sd.us and then click on 'Site Menu' and then 'Calendar'

Lady Elk Comp Cheer Showcase this Sunday! Come see the Comp Cheer team in action and grab some walking tacos after the show!

If you're not already, it's time to start getting excited for Lady Elks Volleyball ! It's also time to mark your calendars. Elkton-Lake Benton begins the season next Tuesday in Dell Rapids followed by the home opener on the 31st against Clark/Willow Lake!

As you get ready for tonight's football season opener in Canistota, here is the complete 2026 schedule for Elk fans!

Lunch on Tuesday, 8/25 will be Nachos with ground beef.

2026 Elkton-Lake Benton Football Season Opener!! The Elks will travel to Canistota to square off with the Hawks in a SDHSAA Class 9A Football Matchup. JH kicks off at 4pm with Varsity slated for a 7pm kick. If you can't make it, the game will be live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKDIOMaQnl8
Go Big! Go Blue! Go Elks!

Happy first day of school, everyone! It's great to have the building full of students and staff again. And happy "last first day" (sorry, senior parents) to these students who celebrated the beginning of their big year with Senior Sunrise this morning!

Come to Open House tonight and walk out with some free retro Elks gear!

Open House is tonight!

Hot Dog Feed: Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lot across from the school.

Elk Spirit Wear Sale: Stop by the gym during Open House. All items are just $1!

Boys & Girls Club: Staff will be here to help with sign-ups for the after-school program.

Tickets, Activity Passes & Yearbooks: You can pay for lunch tickets, purchase activity passes, and get your yearbook tonight. Just follow the signs to find where you need to go.

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!