Parkston School District 33-3

This message is being sent to district patrons with the highest priority.
Topic: District’s dire need for school bus drivers!
The PSD has contracted with private vendors like BJ School Buses and now Foreman’s, to provide student transportation for many years. However, that service is in jeopardy as the contracted company, Foreman’s Bus Service, is without enough people to put in the driver’s seat to run the five routes. If there is nobody to drive the bus, the district is unable to provide the means to get students to school.
The retired generation who have graciously filled those seats for many years are transitioning out of the seats. Foreman’s and the PSD need YOUR HELP! If the patrons of the PSD want the district to provide student transportation, it will need people to step up and fill those roles; otherwise, the service, which is a privilege, not a right that the district must provide, will be discontinued due to the lack of human resources.
This is a scenario that the district or the bus company does not want to happen, but will need to be considered if drivers cannot be found. The commitment is 171 days per year, roughly one hour of drive time on each AM/PM route. Anyone willing can drive just AM, PM, or both with flexibility for one to five days per week. Whatever would work for them.
Foreman’s and the PSD will work with anyone to become certified and assist on days that work for them. The pay is $55.00 per route or $110.00 per day for both AM and PM. A $500.00 signing bonus, paid health physical, training, and testing. Please get in touch with the Foreman bus manager for the PSD if you can assist. The PSD can only educate students who can attend. Please consider how you or someone you know could help transport students to school. Thanks.

Foreman Bus Service Mgr. Ben Sanger 605-928-3595
Parkston School District Superintendent Pat Mikkonen – 605-928-3368

Tonight's VB match at Sanborn Central will be played in Forestburg. JH "A" starts at 4:00 with a rolling schedule after that. GO TROJANS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 HOMECOMING ROYALTY!!

ATTENTION SENOIR PARENTS

PTO is having our first meeting! We will elect officers, talk about upcoming fundraising ideas, and community events! Please contact Heather Andera with questions.

Avera St. Benedict Health Center has partnered with the Parkston Commercial Club and is now in the running to bring a free outdoor music series to Parkston, set to begin in 2026.
With funding from the Levitt Foundation — a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building that supports the largest free outdoor concert series in America —Parkston hopes to qualify as a finalist to receive a Levitt Music Series Grant. You can help support Avera St. Benedict Health Center/Parkston Commercial Club’s proposal by participating in the public voting process, via online or text to vote, taking place from 12 p.m. (CT) Sept. 5, to 7 p.m. (CT) Sept. 15.
An individual may submit one vote for up to five proposals of their choosing. There are two easy ways for the public to cast their ballot: online at levitt.org/vote or via text to 877-409-5525 with the keyword “PARKSTON”.

The School Board has voted to reappoint Jill Neubel to the school board to fill the two-year term vacated due to a resignation. Thanks to Stacey Thury for her interest in the position as well.

Just snuck a peak and the school store is still open if anyone needs to jump on quickly! :) I'm guessing they got busy and will shut it down after today, but that gives you time for one last order! All proceeds go to junior class, and even with that these are amazingly priced trojan items you will find! OK here you go: https://stores.inksoft.com/parkstonjunior

Parkston Invite 2025. B25PGI is the code for golfgenius to follow scores! Best of luck today!

The annual "Cheeseball Open" was held today at the Parkston Golf Course. SIXTY-TWO J.V. and Middle School golfers from 8 schools competed. In the JV division, our own Briar Frederick earned 5th place with a 42! In the Middle School Division, Tucker Hockett earned 4th with a 44 and Cooper Sommer earned second place with a 39! A very big thank you to the Parkston Golf Course, Jayson Bogenreif, and Coach Hockett for making this event possible!

It's back! Don't miss out on an amazing night of fundraising fun! lots of free events for everyone!

Trojan Den News! Last week at the Club Fair, our 6th–12th grade Trojan students got a quick introduction to the Trojan Den! Students can sign up to be members, help out when they can, or even run for open officer positions such as President or Treasurer. 📋 Forms are due back this week! 👕 The Trojan Den is our school clothing closet, here to support students and families with community needs.

Servant Leadership put into action today! Our senior class rolled up their sleeves and got to work finishing the rock landscaping around the new picnic shelter in the park. They worked hard and had fun! Give a thanks to one of them when you see them!!

First HOSA meeting is tomorrow, September 3 in Mrs. Bartells' room during Advisory for new and returning members. Please bring your phone to the meeting!

Hello everyone! We had a little hiccup with our QR Code for Yearbook. So, here is an updated QR code as well as a LINK to purchase your Yearbook online. If you prefer to purchase your Yearbook via the form with a check, the elementary and high school offices will have Yearbook Forms available tomorrow after school.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1041903/Parkston-High-School/2026-Yearbook/2025081821151042376/CATALOG_SHOP/