Parkston School District 33-3

Trojan Den News! Last week at the Club Fair, our 6th–12th grade Trojan students got a quick introduction to the Trojan Den! Students can sign up to be members, help out when they can, or even run for open officer positions such as President or Treasurer. 📋 Forms are due back this week! 👕 The Trojan Den is our school clothing closet, here to support students and families with community needs.

Servant Leadership put into action today! Our senior class rolled up their sleeves and got to work finishing the rock landscaping around the new picnic shelter in the park. They worked hard and had fun! Give a thanks to one of them when you see them!!

First HOSA meeting is tomorrow, September 3 in Mrs. Bartells' room during Advisory for new and returning members. Please bring your phone to the meeting!

Hello everyone! We had a little hiccup with our QR Code for Yearbook. So, here is an updated QR code as well as a LINK to purchase your Yearbook online. If you prefer to purchase your Yearbook via the form with a check, the elementary and high school offices will have Yearbook Forms available tomorrow after school.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1041903/Parkston-High-School/2026-Yearbook/2025081821151042376/CATALOG_SHOP/

Free school shoe and snow boot forms are due back to Mrs. Mette by tomorrow! (wednesday! Sept. 3rd) please get those forms to her or your homeroom teacher asap!

One last night!
The school store closes tomorrow (wednesday) for all your Trojan Gear needs! Get your orders in and they will be here in time for homecoming!
https://stores.inksoft.com/parkstonjunior

It's almost time! Come play with us during our pep band season! We would love to have you out and supporting our teams with us this year. All are welcome to join!

Register Here: https://forms.gle/6y2bEBdFHVYaJzKh7

Picture re-takes are scheduled for 9/10 in the Parkston Armory at 8:00am. Click the link for re-take information-- http://marks.hhimagehost.com/ParkstonRT

Contact the elementary office with questions.

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!