Congratuations to the Parkston Oral Interp Team on their IMPRESSIVE Brookings Tournament.
Humor
Lexis Fleshner: Superior
Gabe Ehlers: Superior Plus
Hilary Polreis: Superior
Ally Ehlers: Excellent Plus
Brody Kaufman: Excellent
Duet
Sammy Neumann and Mason Travis: Superior
Storytelling
Kathryn Bialas: Excellent Plus
Nora Shepardson: Superior
Poetry:
Kynnedi Kiple: Excellent Plus
Dramatic
Rylee Heinrich: Superior Plus
Non-Original Oratory
Emmy Christensen: Superior
Reader's Theater
Alycia Stainbrook, Emmy Chirstensen, Teri Fink, Ally Ehlers, and Nora Shepardson: Excellent
Gabe Ehlers, Lexis Fleshner, Hilary Polreis, Mason Travis, and Rylee Heinrich: Excellent Plus
The Trojan Den is seeking donations to help meet the needs of our students. We are currently low on the following items and would greatly appreciate any contributions:
Clothing: we went though alot after our last open house!
Sweatpants/Joggers, sizes 4T–10/12 (boys and girls) – nearly out!
Leggings, sizes 4T–10/12 (girls)
Winter jackets, sizes 8/10 and 10/12 (boys and girls)
Shoes (no-tie), child sizes 12C, 1, 2, and 3
Food:
Hamburger tube donations (1–2 lb rolls) – we can assist with cost if a good deal is found.
Meals for weekends – our high school students often stop by to take home items to get through the weekend. Any contributions of meal kits, frozen lasagna, frozen chicken Alfredo, or other freezer-ready meals are extremely helpful. Items to make meals are great if grouped together as many students are just learning to cook!
We have freezer and fridge space available, and meal kits with clear instructions are especially valuable, as many students may be unsure how to prepare the items provided. We are also creating instructional videos on meal preparation, which will be available soon.
Your support directly impacts the well-being of our students and helps ensure they have the clothing and food they need.
For donation drop-offs or questions, please contact colleen.mette@k12.sd.us
We have sent home information for meal help for thanksgiving!
Prom Donation Request
The Junior Class is beginning preparations for this year’s Prom and is seeking help gathering elegant décor items to bring our theme to life.
We would greatly appreciate donations of the following:
• Lace tablecloths, lace curtains, lace fabric (i can dye it if need be)
• White, off-white, taupe, or cream-colored tablecloths and long curtains
• Faux pearls or pearl-style necklaces, old costume jewels
• White or neutral faux flowers and greenery
• Fancy picture frames
• Gold, silver, brass, or antique-style décor
• Battery-operated candles or candelabras
• Feathers and other elegant accent pieces like grasses
old wooden boxes, old suitcases - vintage galore!!!
Think gatsby meets glam ....meets flowers and softness!
*** searching for working old crystal like chandeliers... if you see anyone selling!
If you have recently hosted a wedding or event and no longer need neutral or classic décor, we would love to give your items a second life. Maybe you’re great at finding deals—by all means, we would love your help as well.
While we are able to purchase some items, donations and community support are a tremendous help and deeply appreciated.
Questions can be directed to Mrs. Mette at colleen.mette@k12.sd.us
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Thank you for helping us create a memorable and beautiful evening for our students.
Only a few days left — for real this time! We mixed up our original countdown, but now we’re officially back on track. The fundraiser ends Monday, November 3rd, and we will not be extending the date at this time.
SO far, we’ve raised $3,000 toward our $20,000 goal. We asked each family in our district to aim for $250, and we’re proud to share that six families have met that goal, with one family even exceeding it! Thank you to everyone who has contributed — every dollar helps support our “Family First” mission.
If we do not reach our goal, we will have to make some adjustments and rethink certain plans. Let’s give one last big push this weekend to finish strong — we’ve got this, Trojans!
We also have an exciting family event coming up on Sunday, November 9th, so mark your calendars! More details will be announced soon.
If you’d like to hear more about what PTO does or share your ideas on how we can continue reaching our goals, please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, November 5th, in the elementary library. We’ll be discussing this fundraiser and much more.
Thank you for supporting PTO — your efforts truly impact every Parkston student!
Parkston HOSA is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, November 4th in the Armory Classroom from 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM. With winter on our heals and several holidays in sight, help us to supplement the local blood inventory. We encourage any student, ages 16+ to consider donating at our drives to begin a life-long commitment to donation! Currently, many of our eligible student-donors are still in-season for athletics, so please consider donating in their name to help them earn their honor cords for graduation. Here is the link to donate: https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo. Any questions can be directed to Finley Bogenreif, Berkely Ziebart, Morgan Maxwell, or Mrs. Bartells. Thanks for your consideration and donation!
CONGRATS to the Ethan Parkston Girls Cross Country Team! They placed 16th overall today in Huron at the State XC Meet!
Individual Places-
70th place - Nora Shepardson
71st place - Sadie Mueller
84th place - Emmy Christensen
96th place - Macie Dean
Lennox Results:
Both Reader's Theaters received Superiors Team 1: (Mason Travis, Hilary Polreis, Lexis Fleshner, Rylee Heinrich, and Gabe Ehlers).
Team 2: (Alycia Stainbrook, Emmy Christensen, Nora Shepardson, Teri Fink, and Ally Ehlers)
Mason Travis received a superior in Humorous;
Lexis Fleshner received an Excellent in Humorous,
Zach Ehlers received an Excellent Plus in Humorous;
Ally Ehlers received an Excellent Plus in Humorous.
In Non-Original Oratory, Emmy Christensen received an Excellent Plus.
In Poetry Nora Shepardson received an Excellent;
Rylee Heinrich received an Excellent Plus in Dramatic Interp;
Zach and Gabe Ehlers received an excellent plus in Duet.
Bon Homme Results
Receiving Excellent Plus in Humorous: Brody Kaufman, Zach Ehlers, Mason Travis, and Lexis Fleshner
Receiving Superior in Humorous: Ally Ehlers
Receiving Superior Plus in Humorous: Gabe Ehlers
Receiving Excellent Plus in Duet: Sammy Nuemann and Mason Travis
Receiving Superior in Duet: Gabe Ehlers and Zach Ehlers
Elementary students: Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Jr. High & High School students: Can sign up on their own.
This is a great chance to get warm clothing as temperatures drop!
📅 We tried some earlier times this round, as requested.
If none of the times work, contact Mrs. Mette and we’ll see what can be arranged.
Jr. High and High School students can also visit during SRB times — please contact ahead to confirm availability and maintain confidentiality if needed.
Https://www.signupgenius./go/4090D4BA9A62BA0F49-feb24th#/
Six days, six days, oh what a race!
To help every student in our beautiful place.
Classroom prizes, races in suits,
Silly fun and joyful hoots!
Every dollar stays here, hooray!
No selling, no buying, just helping the day.
And ten percent goes back to another,
Helping our neighbors — sisters and brothers!
It’s not the prizes that matter the most,
It’s giving back — that’s what we boast!
Books for Christmas, snacks for the school,
Grants for teachers, safe nights — so cool!
High school tests? Snacks galore!
Elementary kiddos? Boosts in store!
Don’t like the app? Don’t you fret!
Find a student, a teacher — your gift is set.
No one around? Mail it in!
We’ll even drive to you with a big wide grin!
📬 102C Chapman Drive, Parkston, SD 57366, Attn: PTO
📧 Questions? colleen.mette@k12.sd.us
Heather.andera@k12.sd.us
— oh, just so you know!
Six days, six days — let’s make it true!
Trojan pride shining — thanks to YOU!
Together, we give, together, we cheer!
Six days to change lives — the best time of the year!
No sales, nothing to buy that you don't need! 💯 percent of your donation goes straight to the kids and community!
🎉 Only 8 Days Left for the Parkston PTO Fundraiser! 🎉
We’ve made great progress — but still have a long way to go to reach our goal! Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated — your support means the world! ❤️
👏 A big shoutout to the Joshua Bialas family (John & Arlie Bialas!) who are currently in the lead!
If we hit our goal, the winning family will get to choose a local organization to receive 10% of the total funds raised! 🙌
Plus, students will be earning fun parties and prizes along the way! 🎁🎈
Your donations help make incredible things possible — like Missoula Children’s Theatre, student snacks, after prom, Christmas books for every child, and so much more!
Let’s come together and make this year our biggest success yet! 💙💛
Donate today and help support every student in our district!
Don't want to donate online?
donations can also be dropped off in the office or mailed to
parkston PTO
attn: Colleen mette
102 c Chapman
parkston SD 57366
There will be a Pep Rally at the end of the school day on Thursday at 2:30. We are sending off Competitive Cheer and Cross Country to their state competitions this week, wishing the All-State Choir Members well for next week, and getting everyone fired up for the beginning of postseason home competitions like the football playoff game Thursday night!! Public is welcome to join!
This fundraiser ENDS in 10 days! We need all of your help!
CONGRATS to Emmy Christensen, Nora Shepardson, Sadie Mueller, and Macie Dean as they finished in the Top 20 and qualified for STATE next week! Good Luck!
