
There will be an organizational meeting Monday November 4 at 6:30 pm in the Garretson School Library for those interested in Coaching the following Winter Youth Sports: Youth Wrestling, Elementary Grade Specific Girls Basketball, and Elementary Grade Specific Boys Basketball. If you have questions, contact Mr. Steckler at Garretson High School: phone: 605-594-3451 or e-mail kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us

The Garretson FFA is headed to the National Convention in Indianapolis! On the way, they stopped to tour the Dekalb Bayer Corn Seed Processing Plant in Farmer, Illinois. Ms. K and the FFA crew are great representatives of GHS!







Link to the October 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4959889/October_23__2024_Special_Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Link to the October 23, 2024 Special Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4954678/October_23__2024_Special_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

Those 5th - 11th Grade Girls interested in participating in JO Club Volleyball ...please access the link provided below to register. Registration is due Nov. 4, 2024 and membership dues are due Jan 1, 2025. The JO Season will run from mid-March through the first week of May:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wbh-nVD6wPtbEWEI_deIu71Ub5PB37cjDaQLeqdOfTs/viewform?edit_requested=true

Those 5th - 11th Grade Girls interested in participating in JO Club Volleyball ...please access the link provided below to register. Registration is due Nov. 4, 2024 and membership dues are due Jan 1, 2025. The JO Season will run from mid-March through the first week of May:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wbh
nVD6wPtbEWEI_deIu71Ub5PB37cjDaQLeqdOfTs/edit

Those 5th - 11th Grade Girls interested in participating in JO Club Volleyball ...please access the link provided below to register. Registration is due Nov. 4, 2024 and membership dues are due Jan 1, 2025. The JO Season will run from mid-March through the first week of May:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wbhnVD6wPtbEWEI_deIu71Ub5PB37cjDaQLeqdOfTs/edit

Monday October 21, 2024 The Big East Conference Honor Choir will perform at McCook Central High School in Salem South Dakota…7:00 pm. You may watch this concert by accessing the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QOWPKoJT9yM?si=vqBLEIBSB3AIeAk4

Our Senior Activity Spotlight!


Link to the October 14, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4937768/October_14__2024_Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf


The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Tailgate Supper Friday October 18, 2024, at the Garretson Post 23 American Legion from 5:00-7:00 pm prior to the Garretson Football Game with Chester. The Menu includes Baked Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Lettuce Salad and Drink, for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Bring the family out and support our Legion Auxiliary and Garretson Blue Dragon Football Team.

The Junior High Football Game at Howard Monday October 14, 2024 (today) has been POSTPONED.

Our Senior Activity Spotlight!


Link to the October 14, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4918917/October_14__2024_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf


Our FFA Chapter has a new newsletter! Check out the September Issue of GHS Agritalk. Read all about the great things happening with the GHS FFA! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_tI_xEqmOLwwk1XsccqPYS-uRV5Kwln/view?usp=sharing

Monday October 14, 2024 the Garretson Junior High Volleyball Team hosts Lennox. The 7th Grade Match will start at 3:30 pm followed by the 8th Grade Match.

Link to the October 7, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4910684/October_7__2024_Special_Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

The Garretson Head Start program has room for one more head start eligible child. Eligibility is based on income, or qualification for a number of other supportive programs. If you know someone who might qualify, please share the flyer with them!


The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Tailgate Supper Friday October 18, 2024, at the Garretson Post 23 American Legion from 5:00-7:00 pm prior to the Garretson Football Game with Chester. The Menu includes Baked Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Lettuce Salad and Drink, for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Bring the family out and support our Legion Auxiliary and Garretson Blue Dragon Football Team.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Tom Godbey, who served students in our district as a bus driver, both on the route and for many student activities. Tom transported students in the district for the last eight years. We will miss him!
