Parkston School District 33-3

We had three school records broken yesterday! Drake Gustafson broke his own record in the javelin with a throw of 144'0"! Elle Goehring also broke the record in the javelin with a throw of 100'1"! And the boys 4x100 meter relay team improved their school record time to 43.90! Team members are Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Maddux Brissette, and Connor Prunty! Congrats everyone!

The Ethan Parkston track team would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to the Commercial Club and community members who volunteered to work at the Buck Timmins Memorial Track Meet yesterday! The time you gave up to help our athletes was greatly appreciated! Hosting a track meet requires a ton of man power and we couldn't have done it without you all! Thank you! *And Congrats to our boys' and girls' teams for winning the Team Titles! We had a great day with lots of PRs!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We are all excited to see how you continue to grow!

A note about Graduation on Saturday. There will be plastic totes for each senior in the lobby area at the school to drop cards/gifts into for the graduates. If you aren't able to make it to all the grad parties or have anything to give to the graduates, these will be at the graduation ceremony for you to help out! Thanks and see you Saturday!

Congratulations to London Sudbeck on her commitment to cheer for Mount Marty University next year!!!

Congratulations to the track teams on their great performances yesterday in Platte! Both boys and girls won the SESD Track Meet and are CONFERENCE CHAMPS!

Please share! As the temperatures rise and the school year winds down, we know that for some of our students and their families, the need for support doesn't take a vacation. That's why we're rallying together to ensure that the Trojan Den remains a beacon of hope and assistance during this time. From providing nutritious meals to essential clothing and hygiene products, the Trojan Den plays a crucial role in ensuring that every student has the resources they need to thrive, regardless of the season. But we can't do it alone – we need your help! By contributing to our summer stock-up drive, you're not just filling shelves; you're filling hearts with hope and compassion. Whether you can donate food items, gently used clothing, or hygiene products, every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those in our community who need it most. Let's come together as a community to ensure that no student goes hungry or without the essentials this summer. Your generosity can make all the difference in brightening someone's day and ensuring that they have the support they need to succeed. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful cause! We are also preparing for the high needs of next school year! List of items needed! All hygiene products! Shampoo, conditioner, men's 3 in 1 Food!!! - students will be able to come every Friday we are out of hamburger and this is an essential need for the den! Any donations are greatly appreciated. Hot dogs Brats Tostinos pizzas Frozen pasta meals French fries Pizza bites Pop tarts Pasta Sauces Hot pockets Snack items (granola bars, fruit snacks) Fresh vegetables would be a plus! As gardens get going Tuna helper /tuna Canned chicken Peanut butter / jelly Easy Mac! Sticks of butter Canned items (ravioli, spaghetti O's, Alfredo, cream of mushroom soup) Bottled water, Gatorade, bubblers *We strive to keep our den packed with items that can make meals! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of trojan students.

EDUCATORS RISING NEEDS YOUR HELP! Over the next 72 hours, Educators Rising SD is having their MAKE A DIFFERENCE day to raise funds. They're an amazing organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of teachers, and they're doing incredible work in over 54 schools across South Dakota with 400+ members. Parkston High School chapter has 14 outstanding members! With 5 seniors entering into the education field. They've got this awesome Legacy team that you can join for just $5 a month or a one-time $60 donation. It's a fantastic way to make a lasting impact and bring much-needed resources to schools. But even if that's not feasible for you, any contribution today will help our Educators Rising student group! Donate Here: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjA3MTgy/97546

ONE MORE UPDATE: The Ethan/Parkston JV softball game vs. MVP has been cancelled.

Parkston ACTIVITY UPDATE: The JH Track meet scheduled for today has been postponed to next Monday the 13th at 4:30. The softball game vs. MVP has moved up to a 3:00 start.

We brought a few more medals home from Howard Wood today! Congrats to the Boys 4x100 meter relay for placing 2nd! Team Members were Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Luke Bormann, and Connor Prunty. Missed first place by two tenths of a second! And Congrats to the boys Medley Relay team for their 6th place finish! Team members were Connor Prunty, Luke Bormann, Maddux Brissette, and Evan Bartelt! Next action is the SESD meet on Tuesday in Platte!

Congrats to the Boys 4x800 meter relay team as they broke the school record at Howard Wood today! Their time was 8:35.35! Team members are Gage Hohn, David Brock, Reco Muilenburg, and Evan Bartelt. Congrats! And congrats to the Boys 4x200 meter relay team on their 5th place finish at Howard Wood today! Team members are Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Maddux Brissette, and Connor Prunty!

This spring the Parkston FFA and Horticulture Class has been working very hard in the greenhouse to produce plants for the annual greenhouse sale! Starting this weekend come out and see what we have to offer. All 4" pots are $3.00 and 10" baskets and planters are $15.00-20.00. Hours: Saturday 2:00-4:00pm, Sunday 12:30-3:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:00-6:00pm. We can always set up an appointment too! Contact Miss Ackerman at morgan.ackerman@k12.sd.us to reserve an order or set up an appointment.

FUTURE EDUCATOR SIGNING DAY! Today we celebrated FIVE graduating seniors that have chosen education as a future profession. Elyssa Bartelt, David Brock, Ally Roth, Gracie Oakley, and Shelby Schmidt all signed a pledge to education this morning. Administration and Staff gathered to celebrate in this education milestone. Thank you to the Educators Rising chapter members for sponsoring this event!

Seniors in Chemistry II got to take one last (mini) field trip before graduation to Farm Life Creamery in Ethan, where they learned how store bought milk, cheese, and ice cream are made! To finish the year, they are learning about one of the last organic functional groups, the carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids include fatty acids, which are the building blocks of fats in our bodies. Did you know that cow's milk consists of approximately 60-70% saturated fatty acids? Next week, their last lab will involve making soap from the carboxylic salts of carboxylic acids.

Parents! We are hosting weekly basketball workouts at the school again this year. Ambush Basketball Academies is providing the workouts this year on TUESDAY mornings throughout June & July. We will be sending home flyers to the younger students in the coming days. If you want a flyer emailed to you, contact Mr. Knippling - Cole.Knippling@k12.sd.us. For the amount of training you get, this is a GREAT price! To get signed up, click on this link and fill out your info! Thanks. --> https://forms.gle/he63Te6oXFcN6zWa8

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order a 2023-2024 Yearbook! Don't let the memories pass you by!

Ethan-Parkston Youth Softball Camp Ethan-Parkston HS Softball team is hosting a youth softball camp for any player 8U-14U on Saturday, May 18th. Choose a session: 10:00-12:00 @ Orange Field in Parkston 1:00-3:00 @ Ethan's Field Fundamental skills in Defense, Hitting, and Pitching/Catching will be led by Ethan-Parkston HS players and coaches $30/player (will be collected the day of camp) Please use this link to register https://forms.gle/nMAFaEJgYKcTiKut9 Please bring a glove, bat, cleats and helmet (if player has one) All funds generated will go towards our non-funded Ethan-Parkston High School Softball Program Potential rain date would be Sunday afternoon/early-evening May 19th. Please contact Coach Hobbick (abbie.hobbick@k12.sd.us) with any questions. Thank you for your support!

FLAVORED LEMONADES! Come early to the School Awards Night on Thursday, May 2nd and grab yourself a flavored lemonade. FCCLA and Educators Rising members will be selling lemonades to raise money for National Competitions this summer. Save your cup and grab a refill as you head home following the ceremony! All proceeds go directly to members attending nationals. Thank You for your support!

Congratulations to the following athletes who competed at the Freeman Track Meet on April 29th, 2024. Boys 4x100 Relay - 1st place -Team Members - Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Luke Bormann, Connor Prunty -Time of 44.28 ***NEW SCHOOL RECORD *Also set a new meet record *Currently the fastest time in Class A Boys 4x200 Relay - 1st place -Team Members - Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Maddux Brissette, Connor Prunty -Time of 1:32.25 *Set a new meet record *Currently the fastest time in Class A Girls 4x200 Relay - 1st Place -Team Members - Berkley Ziebart, Rachel Klock, Marissa Storm, Lauren Ziebart Girls 800m run - 1st place Leah Klock Updated Javelin School Records so far this year- Drake Gustafson - 135'4" Taylor Fink - 86'6" **Also proud to say that Ethan Parkston won the Weight Man's 4x100 Relay! -Team Members - Breckin Culbert, Chantal Wuertzer, Anna Castillo, Joaquin Rodriquez We are off to the Howard Wood Relays this weekend and then the SESD Conference Meet on Tuesday in Platte!