There are always great things going on in our classrooms but yesterday was a great day to stumble upon Ms. K's food science class and the burger battle they were having!
There will be a Meeting for those 7 - 12 Boys and Girls interested in Wrestling Monday November 4, 2025 at 3:30 in Mr. Bohl’s Classroom.
Reminder that there is a regular Wednesday early dismissal tomorrow, and no school on Friday this week. Enjoy the long weekend!
Tomorrow, and every Wednesday! Palisades Oil sponsors "Fuel the Dragon," where they donate funds to the school based on the gallons of fuel purchased every Wednesday. Proceeds from the program are used to fund a variety of programs for students in the district.
THEIR HAS BEEN A SCHEDULE CHANGE. The Winter Athletic Meeting for 7-12 Students and their Parents will be held Thursday November 14, 2024, at 6:30 in the New Gym. Following this meeting the Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys basketball Coaches will hold meetings to discuss their individual sport seasons and answer questions that athletes or parents may have. The JH Girls Basketball and JH Boys Basketball Coaches will also meet with athletes and parents after the general meeting. Physical, Pre-Participation, and Eligibility forms will be available. Forms are also available in the High School Office, or you may print them from our school website under Documents/Athletics. Activity Tickets will also be available to purchase for the 2024-2025 School Year.
The Winter Athletic Meeting for 7-12 Students and their Parents will be held Monday November 11, 2024, at 6:30 in the New Gym. Following this meeting the Wrestling, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball Coaches will hold meetings to discuss their individual sport seasons and answer questions that athletes or parents may have. The JH Girls Basketball and JH Boys Basketball Coaches will also meet with athletes and parents. Physical, Pre-Participation, and Eligibility forms will be available. Forms are also available in the High School Office, or you may print them from our school website under Documents/Athletics. Activity Tickets will also be available to purchase for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Staff spotlight! Mr. Steckler has been a true fixture in the district. Check out his spotlight to see what he loves about his job and our school!
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!
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
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
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
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.