
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!


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 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


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.

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

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!


Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up next week on Wednesday the 16th from 2-6pm and again the following Wednesday the 23rd from 4-6pm. Grades 6-12 can sign up using this link -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVEqwUVu5mm1ByQvLrH6jcJSogH6M_McyNW35FAWT4Y/edit?usp=sharing

Pairings have been announced for the Class A Girls Soccer Quarterfinals October 8, 2024. #6 Seed Garretson at #3 Seed Dakota Valley…6:30 pm. The winner of this match will play the winner of #2 Seed Groton Area and #7 Seed Vermillion Saturday October 12, 2024 at the High Seed.

Link to the October 7, 2024 Special Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4902077/special_meeting_October_7__2024.pdf


Our Senior Activity Spotlight!


The Garretson Fire Department is sponsoring a Tailgate Supper Friday October 4, 2024, at the Garretson Athletic Complex from 5:30-7:00 prior to the Garretson Football Game with Elkton-Lake Benton. The Menu includes Walking Tacos and Drink, or Brat, Chips, and Drink for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Garretson Fire Departments Building Fund. Bring the family out and support our Garretson Fire Department and Garretson Blue Dragon Football Team.

Monday October 7, 2024 the Garretson Junior High Volleyball Team travels to Elkton-Lake Benton (Elkton). The 7th Grade Match will start at 3:00 pm followed by the 8th Grade Match.

The Garretson Fire Department is sponsoring a Tailgate Supper Friday October 4, 2024, at the Garretson Athletic Complex from 5:30-7:00 prior to the Garretson Football Game with Elkton-Lake Benton. The Menu includes Walking Tacos and Drink, or Brat, Chips, and Drink for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Garretson Community Fire Department. Bring the family out and support our Garretson Fire Department and Garretson Blue Dragon Football Team.

5D students that earned Buffalo Wild Wings certificates for reading. Good job!!


Tuesday October 1, 2024 the Girls Soccer team travels to Marshall, MN. The JV Match has been CANCELLED. The Varsity Match is still scheduled for 7:00 pm.

Our Senior Spotlight!


The Garretson Fire Department is sponsoring a Tailgate Supper Friday October 4, 2024, at the Garretson Athletic Complex from 5:30-7:00 prior to the Garretson Football Game with Elkton-Lake Benton. The Menu includes Walking Tacos and Drink, or Brat, Chips, and Drink for a free will donation, with all proceeds going to the Garretson Community Fire Department. Bring the family out and support our Garretson Fire Department and Garretson Blue Dragon Football Team.

Ms. Danforth's 5th grade class spent their 4th day in the Starbase program at the Air National Guard.
