Parkston School District 33-3

Parkston VB tournament underway today in the armory!! Trojans off to a good start!

🍂🎃 Parkston School Annual Fall Festival! 🎃🍂

Get ready, Parkston! On Friday, September 19th from 6:00–8:00 p.m., we’re celebrating the season with our Annual Fall Festival—a night full of family fun, fall flavors, and community spirit!

✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🍁 Inflatables by TNT in the MPR – bounce, slide, and laugh the night away!
🍁 Free Games for All in the Armory – face painting, football throws, basketball tosses, hayrides, and more!
🍁 Silent Auction – bid on amazing baskets and items generously donated by the junior class and local businesses. (Want to donate a handmade item or basket? Contact colleen.mette@k12.sd.us
to support the junior class’s fundraising goals!)
🍁 Delicious Eats & Treats – enjoy walking tacos for dinner (skip the cooking!) and grab a warm drink from the coffee truck right outside.

🍂 Event Details:
📅 Friday, September 19th
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.
🚪 Enter through the Armory entrance

Bring your family, your friends, and your fall spirit for a night filled with laughter, games, and community fun. You won’t want to miss this cozy fall celebration—mark your calendars today! 🍂🎉

As August comes to an end. Last Reminder!
🏋️‍♀️ 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!

Grades 6-12 held a Club & Program fair today. This was a chance for all of our students to learn about all the different ways they can get involved! we are fortunate to have all of these opportunities. FFA, FCCLA, Ed Rising, HOSA, FBLA, Oral Interp, Hope Squad, Marching Band, NHS, Media Club, Art Club, and the Trojan Den were all represented today! ask your student about any and all of them!

PARKSTON FANS - GIVEAWAY ALERT! The Parkston Junior Class is selling Trojan merch to raise funds. Help them spread the word by tagging someone and sharing this post. One lucky person will be chosen to win a FREE item from the store, up to a $20 value! https://stores.Inksoft.com/parkstonjunior

HOMECOMING THEME!!!

The Homecoming Theme has been chosen for our Homecoming Week & Parade (September 22nd - 26th). The theme for this year's Homecoming Week is "Holidays". Pick your favorite holiday and build a slogan around it!! GO TROJANS!!

Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook Online! You can still order through Mrs. A with a check; however, you can also order ONLINE! Scan the QR code and you're ready to rock! If you have questions, please contact Heather Andera at heather.andera@k12.sd.us

JOIN PTO TODAY!

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