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.
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.
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
2 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.
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5 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!
Save the Date: Join the Garretson PTO for an evening full of music and continued fundraising efforts!
6 days ago, Betsy Howe
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.
6 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.
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
9 days ago, Betsy Howe
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!
10 days ago, Liz Etrheim
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.
Congrats to these 5D students that met their December reading goals! They earned Pizza Hut pizzas from Book It and Blue Dragons Bucks for the concession stand. Good job!!
