Amelia Devine was selected from Garretson to attend Elementary Honor Choir this fall in Rapid City and perform with other 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Out of the thousands who auditioned only 128 students were selected. We are so proud of you Amelia! 💙
On May 12, 2026 members of TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) and other MS and HS volunteers provided various activities for students to learn about the possible effects of vaping.
Please be aware that Monday's school board meeting will start at 6:30 p.m.
Link to the May 6, 2026 Special Board Meeting Agenda- https://aptg.co/F6qkyk
Just a reminder, sign up for the Garretson Summer Performance Program is due this week on Friday, May 8th. Make checks out to Garretson School and bring permission forms to Mr. Hughes. If you are in need of a permission form, stop by Mr. Hughes' room or the Study Hall to pick one up. Program will begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026!
On Wednesday, April 22nd members of our Middle School Student Council and TATU group donated dog toys they made themselves along with $200 to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. In exchange they got a tour and information about how they take care of over 8,000 animals each year. The group then headed over to Split Rock Park where they enjoyed lunch under the picnic shelter before splitting into groups to pick up trash throughout the park.
A special thank you to the Treasure Chest for donating the shirts needed to make the dog toys, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for taking the time to give our students a tour, and to the City of Garretson for providing trash bags.
V. J. Smith is a nationally recognized speaker known for his inspiring stories and messages about character, leadership, kindness, and the values that shape our nation. His presentation will reflect on America’s past while encouraging all of us—especially young people—to think about the role we play in the future of our country.
This event is part of a community effort to recognize the historic milestone of America’s 250th birthday and to bring together students, families, veterans, and community members in a shared celebration of citizenship and service.
The public is warmly invited to attend.
Please join us for this meaningful and inspiring program as we honor our nation’s history and look forward to the next 250 years.
Correct link to the April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda. Sorry about the inconvenience. https://aptg.co/bC59XS
The GHS Band/Choir having fun at Disneyland!
Link to the April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda- https://aptg.co/bC59XS
Your Blue Dragons came home with some hardware following the National History Day State Competition at South Dakota State University
- Alexis Christensen, Maddie Waltman, Samantha Hansen, Anna Ebbing - Group Website - State Champions (National Qualifier)
- Autumn Genzler, Emma Wolf, Isabela DeLeora, Braiden Peasley - Group Exhibit - State Champions (National Qualifier)
- Tanner Baatz, Ty Van Holland, Aiden Johnson, Jackson Collins - Group Exhibit - 3rd place (National Alternate)
These groups will be traveling to Washington DC to compete in the National Contest which will take place at the University of Maryland from June 14-18, 2026.
