Congratulations to the Parkston-Ethan-Hanson Gymnastics team on their Class A State Runner-Up title!
Region Art Wars 2026 was absolutely incredible today! We had 5 students represent our school in a field of nearly 200 talented artists. Each student was able to compete in two of five areas: photography, digital art, ceramics, drawing, and painting.
I am beyond proud to share that Isabel Leischner is advancing to State Art Wars in the ceramics division! Her breathtaking swan sculpture earned 2nd place today — an amazing accomplishment considering students were given just 90 minutes and a single prompt to create a full piece and write an artist statement to accompany it. Talk about pressure and talent under a tight timeline!
I am so lucky to teach every student who showed up and gave it their all. It takes courage to think, create, and finalize a meaningful piece of artwork in such a short time. Days like today remind me that while we may be a small town, we are overflowing with BIG talent. 💛🎨
I am beyond proud to share that Isabel Leischner is advancing to State Art Wars in the ceramics division! Her breathtaking swan sculpture earned 2nd place today — an amazing accomplishment considering students were given just 90 minutes and a single prompt to create a full piece and write an artist statement to accompany it. Talk about pressure and talent under a tight timeline!
I am so lucky to teach every student who showed up and gave it their all. It takes courage to think, create, and finalize a meaningful piece of artwork in such a short time. Days like today remind me that while we may be a small town, we are overflowing with BIG talent. 💛🎨
Next week is South Dakota School Board Appreciation Week.
We'd like to give a huge shoutout to the Parkston School Board members! Thank you for all you do for our schools, staff, and students!! We appreciate all your hard work.
🚨 PARENT–TEACHER CONFERENCES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 🚨TONIGHT!!!
The PTO has been working HARD to prepare for this year’s After-Prom — and this is 3 years in the making! 🎉
🚌 Huge thank you to our local bus barn for their amazing donation to safely transport our students to the event!
✨ Our new 4-year rotation means something NEW and exciting every year!
📄 Permission slips are piling up and the excitement is building!
💥 FEBRUARY SPECIAL — Sign up during conferences!
• Prom Meal: $25
• After-Prom: $25
• 🔥 Bundle Deal: BOTH for $44 (February only!)
Stop by and see Mrs. Andrea or Mrs. Mette to:
✔️ Sign your waiver
✔️ Turn in forms
✔️ Make payment
⚠️ Students cannot attend After-Prom without a signed waiver — no exceptions!
Please complete all forms ahead of time for this amazing event.
(If you need financial assistance, please see Mrs. Mette.)
💙 The PTO is proud to sponsor a SAFE, FUN, and INCLUSIVE night for all our 9–12th grade Trojan students! 💙
Let’s make this a night they’ll always remember!
The PTO has been working HARD to prepare for this year’s After-Prom — and this is 3 years in the making! 🎉
🚌 Huge thank you to our local bus barn for their amazing donation to safely transport our students to the event!
✨ Our new 4-year rotation means something NEW and exciting every year!
📄 Permission slips are piling up and the excitement is building!
💥 FEBRUARY SPECIAL — Sign up during conferences!
• Prom Meal: $25
• After-Prom: $25
• 🔥 Bundle Deal: BOTH for $44 (February only!)
Stop by and see Mrs. Andrea or Mrs. Mette to:
✔️ Sign your waiver
✔️ Turn in forms
✔️ Make payment
⚠️ Students cannot attend After-Prom without a signed waiver — no exceptions!
Please complete all forms ahead of time for this amazing event.
(If you need financial assistance, please see Mrs. Mette.)
💙 The PTO is proud to sponsor a SAFE, FUN, and INCLUSIVE night for all our 9–12th grade Trojan students! 💙
Let’s make this a night they’ll always remember!
Congratulations to the PEH Royals Gymnastics Team on their Region 2A Championship! The Royals will compete at the state meet Friday, February 13th!
There will be a free-will donation bake sale to support a Spring Play and start to build funds for new theater curtains at the games tonight! Stop by and get yourself a little sweet treat!
THANK YOU Seniors for everything you have done for the wrestling program! Fun way to finish things off with wins over Wagner!
Special shoutout to wrestling fan of the year MILBANK!!!
Congratulations to the students that performed at the Region V solo/ensemble contest at Kimball today!
Superior Ratings:
All State Octet - Moonlight & Rain (Perfect Score)
Tyson B., Javin K., Hayden M., & Aiden O. - Men's Quartet
Ava L. & Kenley H. - Duet
Corwin L. & Killian K. - Duet
Lizzie S. - Solo
Kahris T. - Solo
Aalehya W. - Solo
Excellent Ratings:
Aalehya W. & Tyson B. - Duet
Aalehya W. & Arihanna J. - Duet
Several HOSA members toured Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton today. They got to see Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Nursing (ICU and Labor & Delivery), and Lab. What an amazing group of kids to represent our chapter and school!
FYI Alert: The PSD nurses will be starting health screenings the week of Feb 9-13 for ALL students in grades K, 3, 5, and 7. Please get in touch with your child's appropriate school office if you would like to decline the screening services. Nurses will follow up with parents about any concerns raised by the screenings.
Good Luck to these two at 1:00 today in the HS Rodeo Showcase out in Rapid City! Morgan is competing in Poles and Elle in Goat-Tying. Good Luck Girls!!
Don't forget your Candygrams!
🧁FUEL YOUR TROJAN SPIRIT WITH
S-U-G-A-R!! 🧁Our sideline cheerleaders will be selling baked goods throughout the boys and girls games tonight ! 🧡🎀💙
Next week at the double header game hosted by MCM, the McCook Central FFA Chapter is hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss and would like to invite the Parkston Community to participate. Please see the attachment for full details and help make this event successful!
The State Gymnastics Competition is in Mitchell this year on February 13th & 14th. We have one of the top teams in the State! If you'd like to cheer them on in style, see the attached order form. All orders are due to Nicole Juhnke by 2/4.
Grades 6-12 will follow the same schedule on Monday as we did on Friday for the 2-Hour late start. The attached is that schedule. See you in the Morning!
Due to the predicted temps and wind chill in the morning we will be starting school two hours late tomorrow, Monday Jan. 26th.
Here is the schedule for grades 6-12 when we have a 2-Hour Late Start.
Congratulations to the One Act Play students on a wonderful Region Contest. While they did not advance to State, the following students received outstanding performance awards: Mason Travis, Hilary Polreis, Lexis Fleshner, Rylee Heinrich, Gabe Ehlers, and Ally Ehlers.
Due to the extreme temperature in the morning we will be starting school two hours late tomorrow