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!!
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!
PHS Volleyball apparel store is open! Order your gear before Friday, August 29!
Ethan Parkston Cross Country Gear!
Store Closes Thursday, August 28th! All items will be delivered to the school.
Link - https://stores.inksoft.com/ethan_parkston_cross_country/shop/home
Close the kitchen tomorrow night and come eat at the Athletic Booster's Tailgate Supper Friday, August 22nd before the season home opener versus Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy! Serving stars at 5:15 PM and will end at 7:00 PM (or until the food is gone!). $8 will get you a Pork Loin Sandwich, chips, and water. A single sandwich is $5, or get a two-sandwich meal for $10. Satisfy your tastebuds then go cheer on the Trojans! Good luck to our student-athletes, managers, and coaches!
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!
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.💙📚
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!
School is starting soon!
Important Dates and Times BELOW:
8/19 Picture Day 2:00-7:00 (Click link below)
http://marks.hhimagehost.com/ParkstonSchoolPhotoDay2025
Open House Pre School & 1st-12th Grade- 5:00-7:00pm
Open House BG & KG- By Appointment Call Elementary Office
Fall Sports Meeting 6:15-7:00pm
8/20 First Day of School 1st-12th grade
8/21 First Day of BG & KG
8/25 First Day of Pre School
