Alert PSD students and parents. Point of clarification on the school calendar. There will be NO Early Dismissal on February 20th. School will be in session all day for all PK-12 students. We apologize for the inconvenience and miscommunication.
This week, February 13-17th, we celebrate National FCCLA Week. All students and staff grades PreK-12 are encouraged to participate in the dress up days organized by the Parkston FCCLA Chapter!
The Parkston FFA Chapter will be hosting a soup supper fundraiser during the Double Header Basketball Game vs MVP on Thursday, February 16th starting at 5:00pm. All proceeds will be donated to the Jason Tiede Family. Cost will be $5 per person. For full information see the attached flyer.
Congratulations to Ella Jodozi for winning Chuck-a-Duck tonight! She won 66 dollars and helped contribute to Hope Squad.
Congratulations to Killian Kummer who placed 2nd in the state for his Patriot Pen Essay! We are so proud of you Killian! #trojanpride #itsagreatdaytobeatrojan
Here are the results from the High School Solo/Ensemble Contest held at Kimball.
Superior Ratings: Ashlyn Tapio received Perfect Score, Evan Bartelt
Hailey Petras Borg Sharien Hannigan All State Quartet
Excellent Ratings: Josiah Tapio Ava Laffey Annie Nelson Alivia York
Amedea Luikens Sharien Hannigan & Annie Nelson Duet
Fair Ratings: Cheyenne VanDerLinden & Icis Muilenburg Duet.
Great job Participants and Director Ashlynn Anderson.
Congratulations to Ashlyn Tapio and Evan Bartelt who were selected to participate in the USD Quad States Honor Band Festival this weekend, February 3-4. They rehearsed and performed with 74 students from 18 schools and even provided a World Premiere performance to a piece by composer Andrés Soto.
Parkston PTO is doing a fundraiser at the Veteran Appreciation Double Header basketball game against SCW on February 7th. The PTO is partnering with the Army National Guard and will be serving Arby’s roast beef sandwiches. There will be a free-will donation to help provide funds for post-prom events, playground equipment, like balls and jump ropes, books for elementary students, eighth grade graduation, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and other events and supplies for our students throughout the year. Serving will start at 5:30pm, while supplies last. There will also be a 50/50 fundraising event at half-time of the Girls’ Basketball game. Come join the fun and show your support for our Military and basketball teams!
Congrats to the 6th Grade Girls on winning the Championship Game in OT at the Salem Classic!
Congratulations to the Parkston Trojans Wrestling team! Champions of the Redfield Invitational.
Congrats to PEH Gymnastics! Region 2A third place. Scored in the top 8 teams in the state overall to qualify as a team. State gymnastics next week in Aberdeen. Huge shout out to London Sudbeck who won the overall championship for 2A. It was a great night for athletes and Coach M!
FREE prom dress giveaway this weekend!!!
Free prom dresses, shoes and jewelry for any student attending prom.
If you would like to donate a dress please bring it to the art room and Mrs. Mette will get it to the event.
Adult volunteers are also needed to work the event and make snacks.
If you haven’t heard of this event… keep it on your radar for years to come!
Person getting dress must be in attendence to event.
SCHEDULE ALERT
We will be making up our Boys' Basketball Game vs. Tea on Monday, 2/6 in Parkston. JV will tip-off at 5:00 with the varsity game to follow!!
We now have home games next week on 2/6, 2/7, and 2/9. It will be a great week of basketball!!!
Candy Grams are now on sale! Orders are due February 9th and will be delivered February 14th. Forms have been sent home with Elementary students and can also be found in both offices. Candy Grams are $2.00 each.
HOPE Squad, a new organization that helps with suicide prevention and awareness at Parkston School District, held a Chuck-a-Duck fundraiser during Donkeyball hosted by HOSA! Tonight's lucky winner was Shelby Schmidt who won $121.50! Thanks for all of your generous support!
The Girl’s Basketball game has moved up an hour and will now start at 3:30.
Come to the Donkey Basketball game tomorrow, Sunday, January 29th at the Parkston Armory, starting at 7:00 PM!!! Check out who will be playing tomorrow night and come cheer them on! (Please share and tag your friends!) Advance tickets can still be purchased until tomorrow at 4:00 PM for $7 at Parkston Food Center!
Tickets may also be available at the gate for $10. Preschool and under are free of charge. FREE donkey rides will be given for kids ages 12 years of age and younger and must be accompanied by a ticket-paying adult. Sloppy Joes, Chips, Bar/Cookies/, and water will be available for purchase at the concession stand!
Please let Carmen Bartells know if you have any questions! Hope to see you there!
We are one week away from Parent-Teacher Conferences! Next Thursday, February 2nd will be our last P/T conference for the year. Teachers for grades 6-12 will be in the Armory Gym from 3:30-9 PM.
‼️Region Meeting 2023‼️ Parkston FCCLA had an excellent day! Coming home with ALL GOLDS🥇 Good Job Addy, Joaquin, Maxan, Charlotte, and Maddison on your Professional Presentations! Congrats to the Sr. Knowledge Bowl Team with a 2nd Place finish.🥈 Great Job Cadence on your Workshop Presentation. All members represented PHS so well! Another great day to be a TROJAN! 🧡💙
Parent/Guardians: County and Township residents. Roads are going to be a concern in some of the rural areas. You know your roads best. If you believe that the route bus will be difficult to travel please let the route driver know or even consider making other transportation arrangements. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
