For the first time this ever the Parkston FFA Chapter is hosting an FFA CDE (Career Development Event) Contest on Tuesday, March 25th. FFA Members from 14 different schools in our district will be coming to compete in 14 different hands-on contests related to agriculture.
In order to make this happen we need a LOT of help especially as our own FFA members will be busy competing to earn a spot competing at State Convention.
Most of your responsibilities would be supervising the contests and assisting the FFA Advisor in charge with managing rotations or highlighting scantrons. Miss Ackerman will contact you directly if there are any special skills required.
If you have ever wondered what FFA Members do when they leave school to compete or what your kids are talking about when they come home, this is an AMAZING opportunity to learn more about what they do and work so hard far. Our competitions aren't open to the public so this is an excellent opportunity to learn!!
Please expect to spend roughly from 9:00am-3:00pm depending on the contest. Some will take longer than others due to the timing and amount of tasks required of the students competing.
Link to Fill Out Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfofdxZLRCGHzOZxzBghH7sH97L_g145YbQKysHTDcwj3evLA/viewform?usp=sharing
The Lady Trojans' basketball team will be competing Saturday in the Northwestern Energy Classic in Huron. They have a great matchup against Vermillion!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Parkston Trojans on winning the Little "B" Parkston Wrestling Tournament!!!
Another stellar performance by the PEH Royals and a NEW SCHOOL RECORD team score of 141.50!
Here are the Individual Medalists (through 6th place)
VAULT:
2nd Rory Juhnke
3rd Carlie Hobbick
4th Piper Reichert
6th Claire Sommers
BARS:
1st Addison Duba
3rd Claire Sommers
4th Rory Juhnke
5th Lily Bahmuller
6th Piper Reichert
FLOOR:
1st Addison Duba
2nd Rory Juhnke
4th Carlie Hobbick
5th Claire Sommer
BEAM:
1st Addison Dubs
3rd Rory Juhnke
4th Claire Sommers
5th Anna Weber
ALL AROUND:
2nd Addison Duba
3rd Rory Juhnke
4th Claire Sommers
5th Lily Bahmuller
6th Carlie Hobbick
The Royals will wrap up the regular season with a meet at SF Lincoln on Saturday!
Congratulations to the One Act Play students on a fantastic performance. We placed 4th out of 7 schools in a very tight judging. Second, Third, and Fourth place were very close together! The following students received Outstanding Performance Awards!
Mason
Lexis
Kynnedi
Gabe
Lenna
Hilary
Zach
The Parkston International Travelers will be selling Italian Sodas and Iced Coffees this Saturday, January 25th at the Little B Wrestling Tournament! See us for a sweet treat and caffeine before you watch your favorite wrestlers!!
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards their upcoming summer trip to Greece and Italy!
PTO MEETING TONIGHT AT 6:30 IN THE ELEMENTARY LIBRARY
Tomorrow is THE BIG DAY! Parkston performs at the Pepsi-Cola Theater in Mitchell at 11:00. If you're looking for a fun day of plays, this FREE event is great and we LOVE seeing friendly community members in the audience.
Join us for PTO on Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM in the Elementary Library
PTO event!!
🎹 Get Ready, Parkston! Dueling Pianos is Back! 🎉
📅 Mark your calendars: Saturday, February 15th
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Stop by the school offices or message me to grab yours before they’re gone!
Why you can't miss it:
✨ Unforgettable music and high-energy entertainment that will have you laughing, singing, and dancing all night long.
🍴 New this year: Mouthwatering food to take the night to the next level!
Last year was an absolute blast, and this year’s event will be even bigger, better, and crazier!
📢 Don’t wait—get your tickets today and join us for the most exciting night in town!
Good luck to Mackenzie Titze at her All State Band audition in Sioux Falls today! Mackenzie will also be performing in the Quad State Honor Band January 31-February 1.
Yearbook class is back in session! Enjoy the first week of Newsletters!
Good luck to the PHS Concert Choir today as they travel to Rapid City for their SD-ACDA Conference performance this evening!
Congratulations to Carter Sommer on his commitment to attend and
play baseball at Northern State University!!!
Region III FCCLA Meeting was held Wednesday, January 15 in Mitchell. Thirty FCCLA members attended. Members competed in Professional Presentation STAR Events, attended workshops, and networked with FCCLA members from the Region. It was a great day of leadership building!
Tonight's Girls' JV game @ Canistota has been cancelled. The rest of the games are on as scheduled.
Boys "C" 4:00
Boys JV 5:00
Girls Varsity 6:15
Boys Varsity to follow
Congratulations to the ladies on their victory against Wagner, achieving a new team season high score of 137.5. Your dedication is yielding impressive results!
VAULT:
1st- Piper Reichert
3 way tie for 2nd- Carlie Hobbick, Lily Bahmuller, and Addison Duba
4th- Claire Sommer
Tie for 6th Rory Juhnke
BARS:
1st- Addison Duba
2nd- Rory Juhnke
3rd- Claire Sommer
4th- Lily Bahmuller
5th- Piper Reichert
6th- Carlie Hobbick
BEAM:
1st- Carlie Hobbick
2nd-Claire Sommer
3rd-Piper Reichert
4th- Addison Duba
FLOOR:
1st- Rory Juhnke
2nd- Claire Sommer
4th- Addison Duba
5th- Piper Reichert
6th- Lily Bahmuller
ALL AROUND:
1st- Addison Duba
2nd- Claire Sommer
3rd- Piper Reichert
4th- Rory Juhnke
5th- Carlie Hobbick
6th- Lily Bahmuller
You're not going to want to miss this crazy cast of characters! Come out for a laugh TONIGHT in the MPR. The laughs start at 7pm!
🌟 Back by Popular Demand: Dueling Pianos! 🌟PTO Event!
🎤 Last year was a sell-out success—this year will be even BETTER! 🎤
📅 When: Saturday, February 15th
📍 Where: Parkston American Legion
🍷 Social Hour & Hors d’Oeuvres: 7:00 PM
🎹 Showtime: 8:00 PM
🍽️ This Year’s Special Treat: Enjoy amazing food catered by [Insert Caterer Name or "local favorites"]—a perfect addition to an unforgettable night!
🎟️ Tickets: Available now at either school office!
👉 Mark your calendars and join us for the ultimate small-town get-together! This event promises unforgettable music, incredible food, and great company! 🎉
🔥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun. Get your tickets before they’re gone! 🔥
🎨🎉 Get Ready for ART WARS! 🎉🎨Students in grades 9-12.
Calling all creative minds! If you’re ready to unleash your artistic talents and battle it out in a live art showdown, this is your chance! 💥
When: Friday, February 7th. We leave from school at 8 and are back at end of day!
Where: Art Wars with Mrs. Mette! USD campus in vermillion SD
Here’s the deal:
Choose 2 of 5 epic categories: Ceramics, Photography, Drawing, Digital Art, or Painting.
Compete live, using a judge's prompt to inspire your masterpiece. You’ll have 1.5–2 hours to create and shine!
✨ Why Join? ✨
The Top 3 entries in each category will qualify for the State Art Wars, held alongside the State Art Competition and Gallery!
Don’t miss out—this is your chance to show off your skills, have fun, and represent your school!
👉 Sign up ASAP with Mrs. Mette to secure your spot and pick your categories. No late entries accepted!
Let’s make some magic and show the world what creativity looks like! 🎨🔥 #ArtWars