Preschool/Kindergarten Screening is March 4 at the Garretson School. Call 605-594-8330 for an appointment!
2 days ago, Norinda Northrup
Screening Flier
High School Activity schedule & details for the week of February 2-7: Its a GREAT week to get out and support Blue Dragon Athletics & Activities!

Monday: Band Solo Contests @ Augustana University
Tuesday: Wrestling Quad @ Baltic 5:00pm - Girls/Boys Basketball Doubleheader @ HOME vs Baltic (JV Girls- 4:30 NEW GYM - JV Boys 4:30 OLD GYM - Varsity Girls 5:45 - Varsity Boys 7:00, games will run on a rolling schedule)
Wednesday: PK-12 Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:00pm-6:00pm, please use links sent out to sign up for a time!
Thursday: Wrestling Quad @ Flandreau 5:00pm - Girls Basketball @ Montrose (JV Girls- 6:00 Varsity- 7:15)
Friday: Boys Basketball @ HOME vs McCook Central/Montrose (C Team- 4:30 - JV- 5:45 Varsity- 7:00) - Elementary youth cheerleading performance and Elementary girls/boys basketball teams recognition @ halftime of Varsity)
Saturday:Big East/Lake Central Conference Wrestling Tournament @ Clear Lake 10:00am
2 days ago, Betsy Howe

Are you looking for a way to positively impact your community and school district? Consider becoming a school board member! Petitions are available from February 2nd until March 24th. The term for this position starts in July. Please stop by the main office, call the school, or email Jacob Schweitzer @ Jacob.Schweitzer@k12.sd.us to get any questions you may have answered.

For more information, follow this link- https://www.garretson.k12.sd.us/page/school-board-election-information

7 days ago, Jacob Schweitzer
Tuesday January 27, 2026, Region 2A One Act Play Contests will take place at the Lennox Performing Arts Center. Garretson’s Play…Once Upon a Playground will perform at 1:15.
9 days ago, Kevin Steckler

Link to the January 24, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes- https://aptg.co/vJ7462

9 days ago, Jacob Schweitzer
High School Activity schedule & details for the week of January 26-31: Go Blue Dragons!
Monday: JH Wrestling @ Brandon 4:00pm - "C" Boys BB @ Baltic 4:00pm
Tuesday: Wrestling Quad @ HOME 5:00pm - One Act Play Region Performance @ Lennox Performing Arts Center 1:15pm - Girls Basketball @ Estelline (JH- 4:30, one game combined, JV 6:00, Varsity 7:15) - Boys Basketball @ Flandreau (7th grade 3:30, 8th grade 4:30, C Team 5:30, JV 6:30, Varsity 7:45)
Friday: Honors Band practice @ The University of South Dakota
Saturday: Wrestling Tournament @ Parker 10:00am - Girls Wrestling Tournament @ Brookings 9:00am - Girls Basketball @ Madison (Dakota State University campus) verse Howard Tigers 9:00am - Honors Band Performance @ USD 4:00pm
9 days ago, Betsy Howe
Calling all girls that are interested in Girl Scouts! Monday, January 26th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Garretson School, there is a VIP Design Party! Step into a world of creativity and unforgettable memories—Girl Scout style. At this FREE open house-style event, girls will: 🎨 Design a custom tote bag 💎 Craft colorful friendship bracelets 🌟 Discover the unique adventures of being a Girl Scout 🎁 Enjoy exclusive membership incentives This event is perfect for girls in grades K–12 who are not yet Girl Scouts. Come as your schedule allows—an adult must attend with each girl. This is not a drop-off event. Click the link to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBvBu1jy6/
12 days ago, Liz Etrheim
The Garretson School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold conditions. All activities and practices are canceled. If you go out, be sure to bundle up!
13 days ago, Guy Johnson
13 days ago, Chris McGregor
Save the Date: Join the Garretson PTO for an evening full of music and continued fundraising efforts!
13 days ago, Betsy Howe
Save the Date - March 28, 2026
Because of the Forecasted Bitter Cold Temperatures, the Mini Cheerleading Performance and Elementary Girls Basketball Recognition scheduled for tonight, (Thursday January 22, 2026), at the GBB Game has been POSTPONED to Friday February 6, 2026.
14 days ago, Kevin Steckler
Because of the Forecasted Bitter Cold Temperatures…The Dell Rapids at Garretson GBB Game tonight (January 22, 2026) originally scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm WILL NOW BEGIN at 4:00 PM…JV followed by the Varsity.
14 days ago, Kevin Steckler

Link to the January 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes- https://aptg.co/N5HxR3

16 days ago, Jacob Schweitzer

High School Activity schedule & details for the week of January 19-23:
Monday - No School!
Tuesday- GBB/BBB @ Alcester-Hudson: JV Girls & JV Boys…5:00 pm, followed by Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys…Rolling Schedule
Thursday- GBB @ HOME vs Dell Rapids: JV 4:00pm, followed by Varsity
Saturday- Wrestling Tournament @ Parkston starting at 10:00am


16 days ago, Betsy Howe
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!
18 days ago, Liz Etrheim
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Cabin Fever week is coming up the week of January 26th-30th. Here is the list of dress up days and activities for the week.

20 days ago, Matt Schrank
Cabin Fever Week Dress Up Days
Cabin Fever Week Activities
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship next weekend! See flyer attached for details.
23 days ago, Jake Heumiller
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Jan 18th