Parkston School District 33-3

The Parkston School District is seeking applications for the following positions Special Education Paraprofessional: This position is a support role that consists of supporting the Special and General Education teachers to deliver instruction, lessons, and other assigned duties. The ability to take direction, work independently when needed, work with students of all ages and abilities, and be a great team member. This is a full-time position. The salary is $16.75 per hour and comes with health insurance benefits. The hours are 7:50 to 3:20. The position will start on August 20th. All applicants are encouraged to send a formal letter of application, resume to include past work history, and references that are work-based, along with the district work application. An application can be obtained at the business office or sent upon request, or accessed via the district’s website via the menu tab, then Employment Opportunity link. Please send all applications by either mail or email to: pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us. The position closes July 7th, 2025. Mailing address: Patrick Mikkonen – Superintendent Pat.mikkonen@k12.sd.us 102 C S Chapman Drive Parkston, SD 57366

The Parkston School phone system hardware has been repaired and the phones are active again.

🏈💙 SHOW YOUR TROJAN PRIDE—RIGHT FROM YOUR DRIVEWAY! 🧡🏈 The Parkston Junior Class is bringing the "P" back to the pavement! For just $30, the juniors will be painting bold blue & orange P’s around town—just in time to fire up the spirit before Homecoming! 🎨 This happens only once every 2 years, so don’t miss out! Whether your old "P" needs a refresh or you want to show off your Trojan pride for the first time—we’ve got you covered. 📍 We’ll be painting about 2 weeks before sign up now to make sure you’re on the list! ✅ HOW TO ORDER: ✔️ Fill out an order form (available from any junior, the high school office, or by contacting Colleen Mette) ✔️ Pay by cash or check when you submit your form ✔️ Choose your spot—or we’ll place it at the end of your driveway! 📧 Questions or ready to sign up? Email: colleen.mette@k12.sd.us Let’s turn Parkston streets into a sea of Trojan blue and orange!

On Day 3 in Nashville, there are still four HOSA girls who are racing for the top. Mya Wickersham is currently at South College competing in Round 2 of Nursing Assisting which requires her to perform nursing skills in a clinical setting. Chantal Wuertzer will head to Belmont University soon to compete in Round 2 of Pharmacy Science which requires her to perform skills in a pharmacy lab setting. The pool of competitors in both of those events have been narrowed down from well over 100 competitors to just 34 each today! Good luck, girls! Lexi Schoenfelder and Finley Bogenreif put their posters on display yesterday for a public viewing and then the public could ask them questions. After that, they presented to a judging team. Now they are patiently waiting to see if they placed! Good luck, ladies! **Note: At HOSA ILC, there is only one first place, one second place, and one third place in each event. "To be the best, you must beat the best." Thank you to all of our sponsors who generously contributed to this incredible opportunity! We'll keep you posted!

Parkston HOSA is representing South Dakota in Nashville, TN! 🪕🎵 🩺 All of these girls will compete in Round 1 of their respective events today! We're crossing our fingers that they will be competing again tomorrow in Round 2!

we want to wish these two GOOD LUCK this weekend as they compete the the HS State Finals Rodeo! Elle Goehring qualified in goat tying Morgan Maxwell qualified in breakaway, barrels, and poles. Good Luck girls!

The Parkston International Travelers going to Australia and New Zealand in 2027 have been selling peaches the last couple of weeks! If you would also like to order please click this link https://www.myfruitsale.com/pages/support-your-organization?code=QUSF-8142 where you can select and pay for your items with a Credit Card. Orders due at midnight tonight! Email Miss Ackerman at morgan.ackerman@k12.sd.us if you have any questions!

🎨 SHOW YOUR TROJAN PRIDE — ONE "P" AT A TIME! 🧡💙 Orders due by July 27th! Need a fresh Parkston “P” on your driveway? Or want to add one for the first time? Now’s your chance! The Parkston Junior Class is bringing back the Painted P Fundraiser — and it only happens every two years! For just $30, your driveway will be proudly marked with Trojan spirit — painted blue and orange by our amazing juniors as they raise funds for Prom and Graduation. Want to give a little extra? Donations above $30 are always welcome! ✅ All P’s will be painted before school starts — just in time for Homecoming hype! 📩 Contact colleen.mette@k12.sd.us or reach out to any junior parent to get on the list today! Let’s paint the town TROJAN STRONG! 🧡💙 *Students will not be available once school starts! Melissa Hitchcock Maxwell please share with other junior parents and students.

There is a hardware issue for the school phone system that will need to be replaced. When you call into the school, the phone will ring but no one will be able to answer the phone. If you need to contact the school, you may need to come out to the school or contact that person through their school email. We will let the public know when the hardware is replaced and everything is back up and running. Thank You

RAFFLE TICKET SALES! Fifteen FCCLA members are headed to Orlando, FL this July to compete at the National Leadership Conference. Thanks to the generous donations of community businesses, members have gathered items for a raffle. The sales of these tickets will go directly to funding members trip. If you wish to purchase tickets contact Carrie Kafka (carrie.kafka@k12.sd.us) and she will send a member your direction. Drawing will be held July 24. The Parkston FCCLA organization thanks the Parkston and surrounding communities for their continuous support of this student organization.

Hey Parkston Marching Trojans! A reminder that your first summer rehearsal is NEXT WEEK, June 16th at 6:30pm in the band room! Bring your amazing attitude, your instruments, and please wear tennis shoes! We will be learning part of our parade show, our school song, and going over the basics to begin our marching and pep band season. See you there! Contact ashlynn.anderson@k12.sd.us or natalie.mccloud@k12.sd.us if needed.

Join the Parkston FCCLA organization for a fun 5K Run/3K Walk on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th at 6:30pm. $15 Entry Fee. Lace up your sneakers and support a great cause as we raise funds to help our members attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL this July. Whether you’re in it for the exercise, the community spirit, or just to show your support, every step helps our students reach their goal. Come walk with us and make a difference! No need to sign up ahead of time, just arrive at 6:00pm on 25th and register. Race will begin at the Parkston High School Greenhouse. Questions? Contact Aida Mikkonen or Rory Juhnke.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Any individuals or groups that are seeking volunteer work this summer are encouraged to contact Tamara Morehouse to see how you can help in the East Park. The needed help is with spreading new mulch, pulling weeds, picking up garbage, and watering plants. This is a great opportunity to add volunteer hours to your resume for future scholarship applications. If you want to see what it’s about, meet us in the park on Thursday mornings at 6:3O AM to prep for the summer AmphiThursday events. Thanks! Tamara Morehouse Call or text: 605-280-5182

Congrats to the following place winners at the State Track Meet today! -James Deckert - 2nd in Long Jump -Lauren Ziebart - 3rd in 200m dash -Lauren Ziebart - 5th in 100m dash -James Deckert - 7th in 200m dash -Boys 4x100m Relay - 7th Relay Members -Kolter Kramer, Burke Nuebel, James Deckert, Parker Sanderson, Mark Deckert -Boys 4x200m Relay - 7th Relay Members- Kolter Kramer, Burke Nuebel, James Deckert, Parker Sanderson, Mark Deckert -Girls 4x400m Relay - 7th Relay Members- Lauren Ziebart, Morgan Maxwell, Marissa Storm, Ella Pollreisz The Girls Team placed 11th overall in Class A! The Boys Team placed 18th overall in Class A!

Heading into the final day of the State Track Meet! The EP Track & Field team has the following events today! Good luck! -James Deckert - Long Jump -Lauren Ziebart - 100m -Boys 4x200 Relay -Berkley Ziebart - Long Jump -Boys 4x100 Relay -Kolter Kramer - 400m -Lauren Ziebart - 200m -James Deckert - 200m -Girls 4x400 Relay

Dear 2025–2026 Junior Class Families, Can you believe the end of the year is already here? It snuck up on me before I had a chance to get this information out—but here we are, ready to kick off another exciting junior year! As your Junior Class Advisor (year 19—let’s do this!), I’m thrilled to be working with this awesome group of students. We’ve got a large class, big energy, and a lot of TROJAN PRIDE—and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together. Let’s Get Connected! To make sure no one misses important updates, I’m building a parent contact list. Please email me at colleen.mette@k12.sd.us with: Your preferred email address for any parents/guardians involved - please also list who your student is in the email. Your best phone number While I can reach the students through their school email, I know firsthand that high schoolers don’t always share everything—so I’ll do my best to keep families in the loop while still putting responsibility on our juniors. Please share this message with other junior class parents to help us get everyone on the same page from the start! 🎨 First Up: Painting the P’s! Our first big fundraiser is the traditional Painting of the P’s around town. It’s a great way to kick off the year with some Trojan spirit and raise funds. ✅ All juniors are required to participate, we will split into four groups on one day, 2 in morning and 2 in afternoon to paint over 100 P's 🚗 Parent volunteers needed to help drive and supervise More info will be emailed soon once I gather the contact list—so don’t forget to reach out! We want all the P's done before school starts, and definately before homecoming! Paint the town blue and orange! 🍂 Save the Date: Fall Festival We’ll be hosting the Fall Festival on the Friday of our football bye week. This is our largest fundraiser and includes a silent auction, food, and fun. We’ll need: Student help with setup and planning - every junior is required to attend and host a booth, parents/ guardians are welcome to join in the fun! Donations for our silent auction baskets - I will email out more info, every student will donate at least one basket! The students really look forward to this night—let’s make it amazing! 🤝 PTO & After-Prom Planning We’ll also be meeting with the PTO early in the year to go over After-Prom event planning and important scheduling details. This is another great opportunity to get involved and make a positive impact. After prom has always been a junior parent event, and we will continue this amazing tradition! We will also be doing clothing sales the beginning of the year, and posibly one more depending how things go, we strive to complete all fundraising by end of october! Let’s make it a memorable year for the Parkston Trojan junior Class —full of teamwork, pride, and success. I’m looking forward to working with all of you to support our students in a fun and meaningful way! GO TROJANS! With Trojan pride, Mrs. Mette Junior Class Advisor colleen.mette@k12.sd.us

Great first day of State Track! *Congrats to the Girls Medley - 6th place and new school record! Lauren Ziebart, Berkley Ziebart, Marissa Storm, Ella Pollreisz Time - 4:15.83 *Congrats to the Girls 4x800 - 7th place and new school record! Marissa Storm, Sadie Mueller, Morgan Maxwell, Ella Pollreisz Time - 9:56.07 *Congrats to Keeara Oakley - 8th place in javelin and a new school record! 108'10"

Good Luck to all of our athletes competing at the State Track Meet today in Sioux Falls!!

Ethan-Parkston Softball vs Tri-Valley SoDak 16 Game Time 5:30 pm https://bigsiouxmedia.com/webcasts/

The softball game vs. Wagner has been canceled.