The Ethan Parkston Track and Field team had a great day in Platte today! Both boys and girls were Team Champs! We had lots of PRs and several kids moved up in the Top 24 to qualify for State next week in Sioux Falls.
And CONGRATS to Sean Deckert for breaking his big brother's school record in the Triple Jump! Sean jumped 45'1.75" today!
Parkston alumni Evan Bartelt has been selected as one of the Drum Majors for the SDSU Pride of the Dakotas! Evan's love and passion for instrumental music has taken him to new heights in his collegiate career.
Congratulations, Evan. We wish you luck this season!
CONGRATS to the Ethan Parkston Track and Field teams!
Both boys and girls are the SESD CONFERENCE CHAMPS!
This is the third year in a row for both boys and girls!
Staff Recognition for Years of Service to the District. Thank you for your dedication to the students you serve!
5 Years of Service:
Ashlyn Anderson 2021
Katie Bialas 2021
Judy Boddicker 2021
Sharisee Culbert 2021
Adam Fischer 2021
Barbie Floyd 2021
Jill Hoff 2021
Shelbee Nuss 2021
Dean Soukup 2021
10 Yrs of Service:
Shelly Finck 2016
Matt Grave 2016
Brooke Horstman 2016
Jill Sommer 2016
Robin Stoebner 2016
15 Yrs of Service:
Tyler Hockett 2008-2020 - 2023-2026
25 Yrs of Service:
Peggy Kummer 2001
LaShawn Oberembt 2001
30 Yrs of Service:
Jody Scott 1996
Retirees:
Melissa Schnabel 33 Years
Jon Huber 34 Years
Nancy Larsen 38 Years
Ethan Parkston Track and Field
*FOUR NEW SCHOOL RECORDS! Congrats to the following athletes-
-Keeara Oakley - extended her record in the javelin to 113'0"!
-Taziah Hawkins - lowered her record in the 100 hurdles to 15.83!
-Mark Deckert - new school record in the 100m dash! 10.88
-Mark Deckert - new school record in the 200m dash! 22.36
*The EP Track Team had a great day in Platte! Lots of personal records and both boys and girls came away as Team Champs!
*Next action is the SESD Conference Meet on Tuesday at Bon Homme.
Greenhouse hours this week:
Friday, 3:30-6:30pm
Saturday, 8:00-11:00am
Sunday, 10:00am-1:00pm
If these times do not work, please reach out to Miss Ackerman at morgan.ackerman@k12.sd.us to set up an appointment or have an order set aside.
Prices:
-All 4 inch pots: $3.00
-Mixed, Full Sun Hanging Baskets: $20.00
-Black-Eyed Susan Hanging Baskets: $15.00
-Fill-a-Flat: $30.00. Fill up a flat with any 18 4-inch pots of your choice!
Plants Available:
-Purple Fountain Grass
-Geranium
-Stupa Pony Tail Grass
-Celosia, “Cockscomb”
-Artemisia, “Silver Brocade”
-Coleus
-Dichondra, “Silver Nickel Vine”
-Sunpatiens (Impatiens that can handle sun)
-Sweet Potato Vine
-Petunias
-Ageratum
-Angelonia
-Calibrachoa, “Million Bells”
TEACHER SIGNING DAY 2026! Today SIX seniors signed the Future Teacher Pledge as they commit to further they education in hopes of one day being a teacher. Educators Rising organization sponsored the event with students, staff, and senior families in attendance. It was a wonderful morning full of inspiration, laughter, and memories. We wish this group of outstanding seniors the best on their next education journey. Another great day to be TROJAN !
