Congratulations to the student-athletes that qualified for the 2024 State Track Meet in Sioux Falls. Here is who qualified in each event and when each event will take place (all times approximate). Come out and support the Garretson students! Good luck to all!
Girls 3200 meter relay Thursday at 11:40 a.m. (Addison Hove, Ava Peters, Annalise Hoeck, Harper Andera)
Boys 3200 meter relay Thursday at 12:50 p.m. (Carter Siemonsma, Blaine Trower, Collin Olson, Josh Gilbert, Ramsey Schweitzer)
Jordyn Williams in the Girls 100 meter dash prelims- Thursday at 1:50 p.m.
Girls sprint medley relay Thursday at 3:40 p.m. (Jordyn Williams, Tayler Benson, Ava Peters, Harper Andera)
Boys sprint medley relay Thursday at 4:40 p.m. (Ramsey Schweitzer, Josh Gilbert, Collin Olson, Blaine Trower, Carter Siemonsma)
Blaine Trower in the boys 400 meter dash prelims- Friday at 12:50 p.m.
Jordyn Williams in the girls 200 meter dash prelims- Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Blaine Trower in the boys 200 meter dash prelims- Friday at 3:20 p.m.
Also, a track & field banquet will be held in the GHS commons/lunchroom tonight at 6 p.m.
A big thanks to the Keep the Change Grant through Alliance Communications . They helped fund our Dragon "SOAR" initiative T-shirts for next school year.
We've got ourselves another 3rd Grade Multiplication Master!! Congrats, Charles!!
Thank you, Annie!!
Congratulations to freshman Caiden Maack for winning the Garretson chess club tournament this morning! Freshman Trevor James was the runner-up and 6th grader Mason Snyders placed 3rd. Thank you to all students who participated this year. We look forward to having even more join next year!
Link to the May 13, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4330895/May_13__2024_Board_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Greetings! Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, May 15th is a 1:30 dismissal for students. Also, the last day of school, Monday, May 20th is a 1:30 dismissal. Have a great evening!
Attention!! Starting June 2nd; for all girls and boys going into 4th-6th grade interested in basketball, there will be a “3 on 3” League on Sunday Nights at 6:00 PM. The plan is 15 minutes of instruction, then 3 on 3 competition to follow for about 30 minutes. There is NO sign-up and NO cost! Come if you want to “ball it up!” with high school athletes and coaches.
There will be an OI Summer Program Athlete/Parent Meeting Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the GHS New Gym. OI representative Colby Orts and Program Instructors Katie Klapprodt & Nathan Simmonds will be available to explain the summer program objectives and answer your questions. If you have Questions about this meeting contact Director of Athletics Mr. Steckler at kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us or 605-594-3451
The last opportunity for 6-11 students to take their Physical at GHS for the 2024-2025 School Year is Tuesday May 14, from 9:00-1:00. The cost of each physical is $25.00 (make check payable to Garretson High School). Forms are available in the High School Office, or you may print them from our school website under Documents/Athletics. Athletic Screening Form must be filled out and signed before the Physical. The Physical sign-up sheet is in the High School Office. If you have Questions, contact Director of Athletics Mr. Steckler at kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us or 605-594-3451
Link to the May 13, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/4309564/May_13__2024_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Tuesday May 14, 2024 The Golf Team will be attending the Deubrook Invitational at Six Mile Creek Golf Course at White, SD...10:00 am. This Meet was just recently added to the schedule.
There will be an OI Summer Program Athlete/Parent Meeting Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the GHS New Gym. OI representative Colby Orts and Program Instructors Katie Klapprodt & Nathan Simmonds will be available to explain the summer program objectives and answer your questions. If you have Questions about this meeting contact Director of Athletics Mr. Steckler at kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us or 605-594-3451
We have some more 3rd Grade Multiplication Masters!!! Way to go Ailyn and Luciana!!! 😊😊
Thank you, Annie!
The Golf Meet at MCM (Salem) Wednesday May 8, 2024 has been CANCELLED.
The last opportunity for 6-11 students to take their Physical at GHS for the 2024-2025 School Year is Tuesday May 14, from 9:00-1:00. The cost of each physical is $25.00 (make check payable to Garretson High School). Forms are available in the High School Office, or you may print them from our school website under Documents/Athletics. Athletic Screening Form must be filled out and signed before the Physical. The Physical sign-up sheet is in the High School Office. If you have Questions, contact Director of Athletics Mr. Steckler at kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us or 605-594-3451
The Big East Conference JH Track Meet scheduled for Monday May 6, 2024 at Garretson has been POSTPONED and RESCHEDULED to Wednesday May 8, 2024. Field Events begin at 10:00 am followed by the Running Events at 11:00 am.
Tonight Dragons on the MOVE wrapped up its first season. Wow, the last few weeks went fast! Thank you to everyone for making this first year so amazing! A very big shout out to everyone who came to help, we couldn't have done it without you.
We hope to see you all Saturday for the Glow Run!
Otherwise, we hope everyone joins again next year!
GO BIG BLUE💙
Our youth volleyball camp sign up is here! Check out the flyer for information. We hope to see you there!
Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1m1sn1Cz30f8xHHVFErjUQ85_4zX9WxOnYtNUbti2Yr16gQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Some fun activities going on in GHS classes this morning. Seniors have a mock trial. Freshman are creating their own food truck in collaboration with Food Science class!
The Golf Meet at Colman Thursday May 2, 2024 has been CANCELLED.