Parkston School District 33-3

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!

💙 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! 💪

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!

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

Parkston PTO needs your help with events throughout the year! Please fill out the form to let us know what you are willing to help out with!
https://forms.gle/gtgz88B6Q1atM4qL8

CAN DRIVE: FCCLA is sponsoring a can drive, October 4-11. Trailer is parked at Parkston Food Center. Funds raised will support FCCLA projects this school year!

Reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to teacher PD day

Best of luck to the Boys Golf Team at state! Oct 6-7th at the Bluffs in Vermillion.

Congratulations to the Marching Trojans on their 2nd place finish at the Dakota Days competition!

Congratulations to the Marching Trojans on their 2nd place win today! Tomorrow, we are headed to Vermillion. Come cheer us on and show your Trojan pride! Parade starts at 9:00am on Main Street.

Come cheer on our Marching Trojans this weekend as they compete for the first time since 2023!

October 3rd - Menno Band Days @ Menno, SD. Parade begins at 10:00am.
October 4th - Dakota Days Parade Competition @ Vermillion, SD. Parade begins at 9:00am.