🌧️ Rainy nights are perfect for fundraising! ☔
Addison and Kinely Weber are currently in the lead!!! 🎉
We’re only on day four, and there’s still a long way to go to reach our goal — so let’s keep those totals coming in! 💪
Check out the information being sent home for extra incentive details and ways to help us hit our target!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you should already know, there is a PTO fundraiser currently taking place for grades preschool-12th. The information about what the fundraiser is for, how long it is running, and how your students are to raise funds was already provided to you last week and is available on the school app. We didn’t want to overwhelm anyone with all of the information at one time, so we saved the information the students have been waiting for the most, for last!
In the past, our students have always been rewarded for helping the PTO with their fundraising efforts by competing for a chance for their class to slime or pie a teacher in the face and take the award for top selling class. Classes were also rewarded with prizes such as extra recess, movie parties, pizza parties, and other fun activities. We’ve even rewarded the top selling students with cash prizes or chances to pie the principal. This year, we plan to continue the fun!
Rather than working against each other, we have decided to embrace the mindset that we are ONE TROJAN FAMILY. When we as an entire student body hit our fundraising goal of $20,000, the students will be rewarded with a “Silly Suit Race”. Here’s how it will work:
Each class will choose one staff member to represent their class in the “Silly Suit Race”. The order in which they get to choose their staff member will be determined by random draw.
Each class will also choose the costume in which they would like their staff member to wear during the race. The sillier the costume, the better!! The class from elementary and MS/HS with the best dressed staff member will receive a prize!
On the designated race day (TBD), all of our students will assemble for the “Silly Suit Race.” Staff members representing each class will race against each other in a silly obstacle course with the hopes to finish with the fastest time. Staff representing the elementary classes will face off against each other, while staff representing the MS/HS will face off against each other.
The staff with the top three fastest times for elementary will earn their class a prize, such as an extra recess, a movie party, etc., while the staff with the top two fastest times for MS/HS will earn their class a recess (MS)/open campus (HS) and cookies.
We will also award the Top Selling Family with the honor to choose what organization they would like to donate 10% of our funds to. In this instance, if you have multiple students in our school, they are now working TOGETHER, rather than against each other.
We hope that everyone can come together to not only help support all of the amazing things PTO does for our students, but to also enjoy an afternoon of silly fun and bonding. Thank you again for helping your students participate in this fundraiser. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Parkston School District PTO
Addison and Kinely Weber are currently in the lead!!! 🎉
We’re only on day four, and there’s still a long way to go to reach our goal — so let’s keep those totals coming in! 💪
Check out the information being sent home for extra incentive details and ways to help us hit our target!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you should already know, there is a PTO fundraiser currently taking place for grades preschool-12th. The information about what the fundraiser is for, how long it is running, and how your students are to raise funds was already provided to you last week and is available on the school app. We didn’t want to overwhelm anyone with all of the information at one time, so we saved the information the students have been waiting for the most, for last!
In the past, our students have always been rewarded for helping the PTO with their fundraising efforts by competing for a chance for their class to slime or pie a teacher in the face and take the award for top selling class. Classes were also rewarded with prizes such as extra recess, movie parties, pizza parties, and other fun activities. We’ve even rewarded the top selling students with cash prizes or chances to pie the principal. This year, we plan to continue the fun!
Rather than working against each other, we have decided to embrace the mindset that we are ONE TROJAN FAMILY. When we as an entire student body hit our fundraising goal of $20,000, the students will be rewarded with a “Silly Suit Race”. Here’s how it will work:
Each class will choose one staff member to represent their class in the “Silly Suit Race”. The order in which they get to choose their staff member will be determined by random draw.
Each class will also choose the costume in which they would like their staff member to wear during the race. The sillier the costume, the better!! The class from elementary and MS/HS with the best dressed staff member will receive a prize!
On the designated race day (TBD), all of our students will assemble for the “Silly Suit Race.” Staff members representing each class will race against each other in a silly obstacle course with the hopes to finish with the fastest time. Staff representing the elementary classes will face off against each other, while staff representing the MS/HS will face off against each other.
The staff with the top three fastest times for elementary will earn their class a prize, such as an extra recess, a movie party, etc., while the staff with the top two fastest times for MS/HS will earn their class a recess (MS)/open campus (HS) and cookies.
We will also award the Top Selling Family with the honor to choose what organization they would like to donate 10% of our funds to. In this instance, if you have multiple students in our school, they are now working TOGETHER, rather than against each other.
We hope that everyone can come together to not only help support all of the amazing things PTO does for our students, but to also enjoy an afternoon of silly fun and bonding. Thank you again for helping your students participate in this fundraiser. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Parkston School District PTO
The Region 3A XC meet is delayed. We are hoping to walk the course at 4:30 and run by 5:00. Stay tuned...
Come support the Ethan/Parkston XC team today at Regions with an opportunity to qualify for State on our home course! Starts at 3:30 at the Parkston Country Club. LET’S PACK THE COURSE AND CHEER ON OUR RUNNERS!!! This is the first time we have been able to host Regions. GO MINOTAURS!!!
Complete Schedule-
3:30 - Varsity Boys 5K
4:00 - Varsity Girls 5K
4:30 - JV Boys 4K
5:00 - JV Girls 4K
5:30 - Awards
*Times are approximate.
Great win for everyone involved in the Dig Pink Night in Parkston tonight! Parkston vs. Wagner on the court but everyone working together to raise awareness and money for a good cause is what it's all about.
Trojans won the match 3-2.
PTO Fundraiser Update! 💙
We’re only on day 2, but the Kummer family is already kicking things into gear!
Remember — our top-selling family will get to donate 10% of our overall funds to a local organization of their choice! What an awesome way to give back while supporting our school!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — families and even individual students can participate!
Every dollar raised through PTO directly supports all students — from funding Missoula Children’s Theatre, books at Christmas, and after prom, to playground improvements, scholarships, and teacher grants.
There isn’t a single student who doesn’t benefit from PTO support — so let’s keep these great programs going strong!
💙 Prefer not to donate online? No problem! You can drop donations off in the elementary office or mail them to:
Parkston PTO
102C Chapman Dr.
Parkston, SD 57366
Thank you for helping us make a difference in every Trojan student’s school experience! 💙
We’re only on day 2, but the Kummer family is already kicking things into gear!
Remember — our top-selling family will get to donate 10% of our overall funds to a local organization of their choice! What an awesome way to give back while supporting our school!
If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — families and even individual students can participate!
Every dollar raised through PTO directly supports all students — from funding Missoula Children’s Theatre, books at Christmas, and after prom, to playground improvements, scholarships, and teacher grants.
There isn’t a single student who doesn’t benefit from PTO support — so let’s keep these great programs going strong!
💙 Prefer not to donate online? No problem! You can drop donations off in the elementary office or mail them to:
Parkston PTO
102C Chapman Dr.
Parkston, SD 57366
Thank you for helping us make a difference in every Trojan student’s school experience! 💙
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students got a C.P.R. lesson from Ember Dale and Avera today. Thank you for the educational opportunity Ember and Avera!!
Reminder: This Friday, October 17th, School will dismiss at 12:15 for Teacher In-Service.
DIG PINK night is TUESDAY, October 14th at the Parkston vs Wagner volleyball game. The PHS HOSA and FCCLA chapters have planned fun events for the night! Funds raised will go to the local Pink Ladies! Wear PINK and come support a great cause!
Congratulations to the Oral Interp team
Mason and Sammy received a superior in Duet
Rylee received a superior in dramatic
Emmy Received a superior in non original oratory
Nora received a superior in poetry
Lexis received a superior in humorous
Mason received a superior plus in humorous
Good luck to these 6 kiddos as they compete at the first oral interp comp of the season!
💙 PTO FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF MONDAY, OCT. 13! 💙
We didn’t fundraise last year — most of our funds went toward the new inclusive playground and other school needs — so we’re ready to get this year’s drive rolling! We only fundraise when we truly need to, and this year, our goal is $20,000 to continue supporting every Trojan student, preschool through 12th grade.
📄 Information went home today!
If it didn’t make it out of the backpack… here’s what you need to know 😉
💻 How It Works
✅ No selling. No collecting. No paperwork.
Just scan the QR code (sent home or posted below) to set up your family’s page!
You can create one family account or separate ones for older kids — totally up to you.
You can even add a photo and pre-load emails now! The platform officially opens Monday, when you’ll be able to send donation requests by text or email.
💰 Each family goal: $250
🌟 Overall goal: $20,000
🎁 Bonus: PTO is giving back 10% of total earnings to another local group — chosen by our top earner!
💙 Why It Matters
The Parkston PTO supports every student, every year — not just “extras,” but the experiences that make Parkston special!
Your donations help fund:
🎭 Missoula Children’s Theatre — building creativity and confidence.
📚 Books & classroom mini-grants — ensuring every child has what they need.
🍎 Snacks & testing treats — keeping minds fueled and focused.
🎉 After-prom, glow dances, bingo nights, and family events.
🎓 Senior scholarships — showing our grads that Parkston believes in them.
🍬 Teacher appreciation & student surprises — the small acts that mean so much.
When Trojans come together, amazing things happen. Let’s do it again!
🧡 Every dollar stays right here in Parkston — building community, opportunity, and joy.
💙 Together, we make a difference. Together, we are Trojan Strong! 💪
☀️ Trojan Den Presents: Brighter Mornings! ☕
We’re bringing the coffee truck to the back parking lot for two mornings to help you fuel up while making a difference in the lives of Trojan students!
🚗 Skip the long drop-off line — drop the kids off and grab your coffee to go!
💙 10% of all sales will be donated to the Trojan Den.
☀️ Get there early to start your day off right!
We’re bringing the coffee truck to the back parking lot for two mornings to help you fuel up while making a difference in the lives of Trojan students!
🚗 Skip the long drop-off line — drop the kids off and grab your coffee to go!
💙 10% of all sales will be donated to the Trojan Den.
☀️ Get there early to start your day off right!
💙 PTO FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF MONDAY, OCT. 13! 💙
We didn’t fundraise last year — most of our funds went toward the new inclusive playground and other school needs — so we’re ready to get this year’s drive rolling! We only fundraise when we truly need to, and this year, our goal is $20,000 to continue supporting every Trojan student, preschool through 12th grade.
📄 Information went home today!
If it didn’t make it out of the backpack… here’s what you need to know 😉
💻 How It Works
✅ No selling. No collecting. No paperwork.
Just scan the QR code (sent home or posted below) to set up your family’s page!
You can create one family account or separate ones for older kids — totally up to you.
You can even add a photo and pre-load emails now which will help! The platform officially opens Monday, when you’ll be able to send donation requests by text (no text set up until monday!)
💰 Each family goal: $250 or more!
🌟 Overall goal: $20,000 but I know we can beat this!!!
🎁 Bonus: PTO is giving back 10% of total earnings to another local group — chosen by our top earner!
Prizes will be given at school and will be announced next week!
💙 Why It Matters
The Parkston PTO supports every student, every year — not just “extras,” but the experiences that make Parkston special!
Your donations help fund:
🎭 Missoula Children’s Theatre — building creativity and confidence.
📚 Books & classroom mini-grants — ensuring every child has what they need.
🍎 Snacks & testing treats — keeping minds fueled and focused.
🎉 After-prom, glow dances, bingo nights, and family events. - we have a big afterprom this year, and could use extra help funding transportation!
🎓 Senior scholarships — showing our grads that Parkston believes in them.
🍬 Teacher appreciation & student surprises — the small acts that mean so much.
We funded almost 20,000 worth of playground equipment, sensory paths for inside, books for classrooms and so much more! Not sure what all PTO does, please join us for a monthly meeting!
When Trojans come together, amazing things happen. Let’s do it again!
🧡 Every dollar stays right here in Parkston — building community, opportunity, and joy.
💙 Together, we make a difference. Together, we are Trojan Strong! 💪
We didn’t fundraise last year — most of our funds went toward the new inclusive playground and other school needs — so we’re ready to get this year’s drive rolling! We only fundraise when we truly need to, and this year, our goal is $20,000 to continue supporting every Trojan student, preschool through 12th grade.
📄 Information went home today!
If it didn’t make it out of the backpack… here’s what you need to know 😉
💻 How It Works
✅ No selling. No collecting. No paperwork.
Just scan the QR code (sent home or posted below) to set up your family’s page!
You can create one family account or separate ones for older kids — totally up to you.
You can even add a photo and pre-load emails now which will help! The platform officially opens Monday, when you’ll be able to send donation requests by text (no text set up until monday!)
💰 Each family goal: $250 or more!
🌟 Overall goal: $20,000 but I know we can beat this!!!
🎁 Bonus: PTO is giving back 10% of total earnings to another local group — chosen by our top earner!
Prizes will be given at school and will be announced next week!
💙 Why It Matters
The Parkston PTO supports every student, every year — not just “extras,” but the experiences that make Parkston special!
Your donations help fund:
🎭 Missoula Children’s Theatre — building creativity and confidence.
📚 Books & classroom mini-grants — ensuring every child has what they need.
🍎 Snacks & testing treats — keeping minds fueled and focused.
🎉 After-prom, glow dances, bingo nights, and family events. - we have a big afterprom this year, and could use extra help funding transportation!
🎓 Senior scholarships — showing our grads that Parkston believes in them.
🍬 Teacher appreciation & student surprises — the small acts that mean so much.
We funded almost 20,000 worth of playground equipment, sensory paths for inside, books for classrooms and so much more! Not sure what all PTO does, please join us for a monthly meeting!
When Trojans come together, amazing things happen. Let’s do it again!
🧡 Every dollar stays right here in Parkston — building community, opportunity, and joy.
💙 Together, we make a difference. Together, we are Trojan Strong! 💪
Five HOSA members attended Scrubs Camp in Yankton today! They got to hear from professionals and perform hands-on skills in eight career spotlights: Medical Laboratory Science, Nurse Anesthesia, Dental Hygiene, Radiology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health. These opportunities are excellent ways for our students to discover future career pathways in healthcare and reflect on what interests or doesn't interest them. What a fun day!
PHS students spent the day learning and exploring the education career field at the Educators Rising Learning Expo at Dakota State University. So proud that we are "growing our own" right her in Parkston! These are our future teachers!
PTO Meeting Tonight! All are welcome!
Only 5 complete sets left! 🎨
Each full set (all 3 pieces) is $80 — once they’re gone, we’ll only have a few single blue or orange pieces available for $30 each.
We won’t be making any more, so grab yours while you can!
Email colleen.mette@k12.sd.us
to reserve a set — available for pickup or local delivery.
These Boys battled. 7th Place in the State A Golf Championship! Landon Weber-4th place(All State Finisher), Kelby Neugebauer one place from All Tourney! Each and every player contributed. Thank you for an amazing season. Love these boys!
*We have our home XC Meet this Thursday, October 9th, at the Golf Course! See you there!
*This is a rolling schedule, times are approximate.
-4:15 - Middle School 3k - (Boys and Girls Combined)
-4:35 - Girls JV 4k
-5:05 - Boys JV 4k
-5:35 - Girls Varsity 5k
-6:05 - Boys Varsity 5k
-6:35 - 2k FUN RUN - (Grades 6 and under. All are welcome!)
GOOD LUCK TO THE BOYS STATE GOLF TEAM AS THEY START PLAY TODAY!!
Keep up with how they are doing using Golf Genius (golfgenius.com or the Golf Genius App).
The code for Golf Genius to keep up on the State Tournament is 25SDBOYSA
Keep up with how they are doing using Golf Genius (golfgenius.com or the Golf Genius App).
The code for Golf Genius to keep up on the State Tournament is 25SDBOYSA
