Parkston School District 33-3

If you ordered a yearbook last year, they are in! Elementary teachers have their students' yearbooks but all 6th-12th grade students can pick theirs up from Mrs. Andera in the high school. I am in the same hallway as the high school office.

School pictures are taking place from 2:00-7:00 in the Trojan Fitness Center. Here is the link for the order: http://marks.hhimagehost.com/ParkstonSchoolPhotoDay2025

Go Trojans!

The West Central Invite is underway. Best of luck to these young men. "See it. Feel it. Trust it." Follow on golfgenius: WCBEB25

💙🧡 Trojan Yard Stakes for Sale! 🧡💙 Available at Tuesday night’s Open House 5-7 p.m by elementary office. – limited quantity, so don’t wait! 🏡 Show your Trojan pride with these blue and orange yard stakes: $30 each OR grab all 3 for just $80! ✨ Get yours before they’re gone! 📣 All funds go to support the Junior Class Prom & Graduation! School store is also open online to get you decked out in blue and orange this year!

The Parkston School Store is Open Online! 🎉💙🧡 Check out all the new Trojan gear—with fresh graphics and tons of options to choose from! 👕 T-shirts • 👚 Sweatshirts • 👖 Pants • 🧢 Hats • 🛋️ Blankets • ✨ Embroidered items too! This year, the Junior Class has even added Alumni gear for all our proud Parkston grads. 📦 Items can be shipped for a small fee, OR delivered directly to the elementary in time for Homecoming. Support the Junior Class and stock up on some new blue & orange Trojan swag today! https://stores.inksoft.com/parkstonjunior

🚨 We Need a New School Board Member! 🚨
A vacancy has opened on the Parkston School District Board of Education, and we’re looking for a dedicated community member to step up and serve!
✅ Must live in the district and be a qualified elector
✅ Term runs until the next school board election
✅ A chance to make a real difference for students, staff, and families

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest via US Mail or Email to:
Patrick Mikkonen Superintendent
102 C S. Chapman Dr. Parkston, SD 57366
Email: pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us
Application Deadline: Friday, August 29th.💙📚

Oral Interp is Gearing Up!

Join HOPE SQUAD!

💙🧡 The Trojan Den is OPEN Monday! 🧡💙

Back-to-school is almost here, and we want every Trojan walking into the first day feeling confident, prepared, and proud to be part of Trojan Territory!

We’ve got:
⭐ Clothes & Trojan gear
⭐ Concert attire
⭐ Coats & shoes
⭐ School supplies
⭐ Hygiene items (shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, and more)
⭐ Snacks & a small food pantry

We’ll also have forms for brand-new shoes and snow boots to keep you covered through the seasons. These will be available at open house and will be sent home with students too!

📅 Sign up using the confidential link to choose your time — we fill up fast!
Everything is handled privately, so please ask for anything your family needs.
Times are tough, but here in Trojan Territory, we look out for one another.
That’s true Parkston Pride. 💙🧡
Please contact colleen.mette@k12.sd.us with any questions
Join the Trojan Den facebook page for information on donation, volunteers, or sign ups like these!

Monetary contributions can be mailed to
the Trojan Den
102c chapman dr. Parkston SD 57366

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4BA9A62BA0F49-feb24th

PTO is looking for a Vice President, a Middle/High School Representative, and Elementary Representative, and MEMBERS! Contact Heather Andera if you're interested.

The Junior class is at it again tonight—painting the town blue and orange! 🎨💙🧡 Such a fun way to get the job done and show off our Trojan pride. We’re almost finished painting P’s for the year… but if you spot them out and about, you might just be able to talk them into adding one more… or maybe not. 😂 thank you to everyone that ordered and to all the parents and juniors that helped make this a success!

🏋️‍♀️ TROJAN FITNESS CENTER 🏋️‍♂️
💪 IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP 💪
🗓 Renewal Deadline: September 1, 2025
Why Renew?
✅ Uninterrupted access to cardio, free weight, and universal equipment.
✅ Support your personal and community wellness efforts
✅ Stay on track with your fitness goals
How to Renew:
📍 Contact: Ember Dale at the Avera St. Benedict Hospital for Community Membership Plan or Amanda Schoenfelder or Julie Wolf at the Parkston School District for the Trojan Fitness Center Membership Plan (only).
📞 Call Ember Dale at Avera St. Benedict: 605-928-3311 or Amanda Schoenfelder, Julie Wolf at Parkston School District: 605-928-3368
Don’t wait — renew today to keep your membership active!

Parents and Community members:
Schmitt Music will be at Open House night from 5pm-7pm. If your student is participating in band and is in need of an instrument Schmitt will be here for you. Also, if you are a parent of an incoming 5th grader please reach out to Ms. McCloud at natalie.mccloud@k12.sd.us if your student is participating in band this year.

Students Grade 6-12 can pick up their chromebooks Monday, August 11th through Thursday, August 14th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Reminder there is $25 fee that covers the insurance cost but that does not cover lost chargers or chromebooks or stolen items it cover only accidental damages.

RAFFLE WINNERS! Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets to send PHS students to FCCLA National Competition in Orlando, FL this summer. The following winners have been drawn:

Nicole Juhnke - 1/2 Hog + Processing
Pam Howf - 1/2 Hog + Processing
Jari Mahoney - $50 PFC Gift Card
Susan Knippling - $50 Kenzie’s Gift Certificate + Hair Set
Amanda Horstman - $50 Amazon Gift Card
Rosie Bialas - $25 Parkston Bucks
Dave Eggers - $50 Suds Stop Gift Certificate
Craig Muntefering - $35 Nicole’s Needlework Gift Certificate
Elle Goehring - $25 Gift Certificate 12 Mile
Charleen Thelen - Natural Apothecary Gift Basket
Stacy Kern - Weber Cleaning Gift Basket + $50 Gift Certificate
Bob Porter - Dimock Dairy Gift Basket
Jen Martinez - Zen Gift Basket
Becki Beer - Trojan Theme Gift Basket (Donated by Nic’s)
Steve Walz - Parkston Drug $25 Gift Certificate
Jesse Christianson - Parkston Drug $25 Gift Certificate
Kristi Goehring – Cooler/Gift Basket

Winners will be contacted soon to organize delivery and/or pick-up. Thanks again for your support!

The Juniors are Painting the Town Blue & Orange! 🎨🧡💙 Our junior class hit the ground running this Sunday, and the transformation has begun! It’s incredible to see them come together with school pride and spirit to kick off this tradition. We’ve still got a little more to go—but we’ll be done by first bell! 💥 THANK YOU for your orders and continued support of the junior class! Every shirt, sign, and sticker helps make amazing events like prom and graduation happen. 🎉 COMING SOON: 📍 Trojan yard stakes will be available at Open House and amphithursdays (trojan heads are ready, we are still waiting on blue and orange signs) 🏫 The School Store is almost ready to open its doors! Thanks for showing your Trojan pride each year—it truly makes a difference!

Attention -- 1st -6th gradeYouth Football Parents-- registration for flag and tackle football is LIVE!

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

Equipment checkout will take place on Sunday, August 17th. The first flag practice will take place on August 26th. Make sure you are registered and ready to start the season on time!

Competitive Cheer kicked off the 25-26 sports' season with an early morning practice. These ladies have been working hard all summer and are ready for a great year!! GO TROJANS!!!

Please disregard the HOSA meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 6 on the school calendar. The first meeting date will be set after school starts. Thank you!