Parkston School District 33-3

Registration is now open for all Parkston Area 1st-6th grade students who are interested in playing football this fall!

1st & 2nd graders flag
3rd-6th graders tackle

https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/35019

If you ordered alumni gear please pick-up at the park tonight! Selling yard stakes! Pre-orders only Finishing up orders for painted p... If you bought one you can pay here also!

The Fall Sports' Season is right around the corner! Join us on 7/29 at 6:30 in the Parkston Armory for our fall sports kickoff meeting. We will do a quick welcome and overview of the necessities and then do breakout meetings with fall coaches.

Reminder-- All athletes must be registered, have a current physical, and concussion test on file in order to participate on the first day of practice!

Registration can be found by clicking here-- https://forms.gle/JTpaG6bjj2Ve56wm7

orders are due by noon today!!!! one time only chance for any alumni! 🎉 TWO DAYS ONLY! 🎉 Get your hands on limited edition Parkston Alumni Gear before it’s gone! 👕🎓 Brought to you by your hardworking Parkston Junior Class 💪💙 ✅ Choose shipping or 🎶 Pick up your order at our table during the Concert in the Park – July 24th! ⚠️ Supplies are limited – once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🌟 BONUS: We’ll also be selling handmade Trojan yard stakes crafted by our awesome local MDS team! Perfect for showing off that hometown pride! 🏡💛💙 Let’s go Trojans! 💥 Order now & rep your roots! https://stores.inksoft.com/parkstonalumni/shop/home?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLiVGVjbGNrAuJUVmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe4tXD2mNwoux9n-CCysUejHJbDhgxJU6hbe_vEZxFWHVS-b7EiuKjUyGe164_aem_yirMmUBIYBNRL5v42Smctg

Interested in Gymnastics-- check out this fun opportunity to learn and/or improve your skills!

🎉 TWO DAYS ONLY! 🎉 Get your hands on limited edition Parkston Alumni Gear before it’s gone! 👕🎓 Brought to you by your hardworking Parkston Junior Class 💪💙 ✅ Choose shipping or 🎶 Pick up your order at our table during the Concert in the Park – July 24th! ⚠️ Supplies are limited – once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🌟 BONUS: We’ll also be selling handmade Trojan yard stakes crafted by our awesome local MDS team! Perfect for showing off that hometown pride! 🏡💛💙 Let’s go Trojans! 💥 Order now & rep your roots! https://stores.inksoft.com/parkstonalumni/shop/home?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLiVGVjbGNrAuJUVmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe4tXD2mNwoux9n-CCysUejHJbDhgxJU6hbe_vEZxFWHVS-b7EiuKjUyGe164_aem_yirMmUBIYBNRL5v42Smctg

🎶 Amphithursdays Tonight! 🎶 We're all set up and ready to roll for a great concert and Military Appreciation Night—you won't want to miss it! 💙🧡 Support the Junior Class! 🧡💙 Stop by our booth to pre-order your Trojan Pride yard stakes or grab a painted “P” for your driveway! Let’s flood the town with blue and orange spirit just in time for Homecoming! 🔥 And trust us... Lexi is on fire tonight! She’ll probably talk you into buying all 3 – and you’ll be glad she did! 😉 🏃‍♀️ Come early, stay late, and show your Trojan pride loud and proud! Heather Andera

TOMORROW NIGHT at Amphithurday! 🎨💙🧡 Our juniors will be wrapping up Painted “P” driveway sales — let’s get the whole town glowing in Trojan blue and orange! We’re also taking pre-orders for the next round of Trojan Pride yard stakes! Choose one or all three designs — all orders will be ready before Homecoming! 🏠🔥 Support the junior class and show your Trojan spirit! yard stakes will also be for sale at open house! questions: email Colleen.mette@k12.sd.us

Parkston takes GOLD at NLC! Results are in for STAR Event Competitions: FCCLA Chapter Website, Level 2, GOLD, 3rd in Nation (Abby Goehring, Kennedy Knippling, Claire Sommer). Food Innovations, Level 1, TOP 10 Placement, GOLD (Jack Jodozi, Mato LeRoy, Brody Overby). Food Innovations, Level 3, GOLD (Hayden Mette, Reco Muilenburg, Joaquin Rodriquez). Instructional Video Design, Level 3, GOLD, 7th in Nation (Morgan Bax, Charlotte Mette). Instructional Video Design, Level 3, GOLD, 10th in Nation (Alyssa Weisz). Job Interview, Level 2, GOLD (Elle Goehring). RED Talks on Education, Level 3, 8th in Nation (Aida Mikkonen). Repurpose or Redesign, Level 3, GOLD (Rory Juhnke). Parkston was also awarded the SPIRIT Award by the SD State Association for their positive presence at NLC. PHS is proud of these leaders!

Flordia...here we come! 15 PHS students, 1 adviser, 2 chaperones....are off to Orlando, FL for National FCCLA Conference. Wishing you safe travels and success! PHS is proud of you student leaders! 🏝✈️☀️

Congratulations to Educators Rising Members! Members have returned from National Competition. Hilary and Icis received a red ribbon rating for their Teacher Created Materials. Anna and Aaelhya received a white ribbon for their Interactive Bulletin Board. For Educators Rising Contests, students are awarded ribbons based on their scores, Blue: Scores 98-100
Red: Scores 94-97, White: Scores 90-93. Well done, PHS is proud of you!

What: Open House Recognition of Service

For Whom: Craig Bruening

When: TODAY Monday, June 30, 4-6 PM

Where: Elementary Conference/Work Room

The district will be hosting an appreciation open house for Craig Bruening in recognition of his 20+ years of service in the Parkston School District. Mr. Bruening will be leaving employment with the Parkston School District to further his career as a business manager for the Mitchell School District.

Mr. Bruening started working in the Parkston School District in 2004 as the business teacher and head boys basketball coach. In 2008, he transitioned into the business manager role and has served in that capacity ever since. Craig has provided the school district with critical financial leadership and stability, along with building a consistent, competitive boys' basketball program during his tenure at Parkston. Many projects and financial practices have been a result of Craig’s vision not only for the school district but the community as well.

Help us celebrate and say thank you to Mr. Bruening for his time of service in the Parkston School District by joining us for treats, refreshments, and fellowship.

Before jetting off to Orlando for National Competition, Educators Rising members drew winners from their calendar date raffle. Thank you to all who sponsored calendar days. Winners will be contacted soon for prizes. Thank you for supporting PHS Educators Rising!

RAFFLE WINNERS! Tickets have been drawn for the three raffle baskets sold by Rory Juhnke and Aida Mikkonen. Winning tickets are Numbers: 3163596, 3163633, 3163654. IF you are the lucky winner, please contact Rory, Aida, or Carrie Kafka (carrie.kafka@k12.sd.us) to claim your prize, if prizes are not claimed in ONE week, tickets will be re-drawn. Thanks to all who purchased tickets! 

Safe Travels and Well Wishes to the PHS Educators Rising members headed to Orlando, FL for National Competition! Go make PHS proud!

Today is the Day! Come out and support FCCLA members as they work to fund their way to Nationals in Orlando, FL. Join us for a fun 5K Run/3K Walk TONIGHT at 6:30 pm. Registration begins at 6pm at the PHS Greenhouse. Hope to see you there!

The Parkston School District is seeking applications for the following positions Special Education Paraprofessional: This position is a support role that consists of supporting the Special and General Education teachers to deliver instruction, lessons, and other assigned duties. The ability to take direction, work independently when needed, work with students of all ages and abilities, and be a great team member. This is a full-time position. The salary is $16.75 per hour and comes with health insurance benefits. The hours are 7:50 to 3:20. The position will start on August 20th. All applicants are encouraged to send a formal letter of application, resume to include past work history, and references that are work-based, along with the district work application. An application can be obtained at the business office or sent upon request, or accessed via the district’s website via the menu tab, then Employment Opportunity link. Please send all applications by either mail or email to: pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us. The position closes July 7th, 2025. Mailing address: Patrick Mikkonen – Superintendent Pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us 102 C S Chapman Drive Parkston, SD 57366

The Parkston School phone system hardware has been repaired and the phones are active again.