Trail Blazers!
Our GMS Student Council went on a field trip to pick up trash along Art Trail.
Thank you to the City of Garretson and the artists in the community for creating this opportunity to learn and be inspired l!
There will be an organizational meeting Tuesday November 7 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
Tuesday October 31, 2023 Region 3A Volleyball Quarter-Final Round.
#5 Garretson at #4 Baltic 7:00. The Winner of this Match will play the winner of #1 Sioux Falls Christian and #8 West Central at the Home of the Higher Seed Thursday November 2, 2023 at 7:00. Region 3A Ticket Prices Adults: $6.00 -Students. $4.00. (Grade 1-12)*No Local or Big East Conference Passes Accepted. *No Activity Tickets Accepted.
Tuesday October 31, 2023 Region 3A Volleyball Quarter-Final Round
#5 Garretson at #4 Baltic 7:00
The Winner of this Match will play the winner of #1 Sioux Falls Christian and #8 West Central at the Home of the Higher Seed Thursday November 2, 2023 at 7:00.
Region 3A Ticket Prices: Adults. $6.00 Students. $4.00 (Grade 1-12).
*No Local or Big East Conference Passes Accepted *No Activity Tickets Accepted.
*Region Volleyball Tournament Conduct of Spectators:
*No Banners, Signs, or Noisemakers. Temporary banners and signs of all kinds are prohibited. All types of noisemakers are prohibited. This includes plastic hand shakers, thunder sticks, as well as all sorts of projectiles. Paper confetti and silly string are prohibited because they are difficult to clean up, in addition to being a fire hazard.
The Winter Athletic Meeting for 7-12 Students and their Parents will be held Monday November 6, 2023, at 6:30 in the New Gym. Following this meeting the Varsity and Junior High Girls Basketball, Girls Wrestling, Boys Basketball, and Boys Wrestling Coaches will hold meetings to discuss their individual sport seasons and answer any questions that athletes or parents may have. Physical, Pre-Participation, and Eligibility forms will be available. Activity Tickets will also be available to purchase for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Great day at the SDHSAA Press Convention earlier this week. Good speakers, helpful content, and a few awards for our journalists and publications. And congratulations to Autumn G. For her top photography honors!
The Big East Choir Festival will be held at Chester Monday October 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm. The price of admission to attend the Concert is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for Students.
Last regular game for the season! These girls are ready to cheer rain or shine! It's always a great day to be a Blue Dragon!
Help us raise money for breast cancer awareness month by sponsoring a volleyball player for our Dig Pink game on October 20th! High school volleyball athletes have the forms, or you can email Coach Stoterau (lauren.stoterau@k12.sd.us) to receive one.
The 6th graders "wrapped up" their study on ancient Egypt by mummifying carrots today!
Tim Nelson took an electric bus out on the route for the first time today! After the route, the bus still had 64% of battery remaining! We are looking forward to tracking the bus performance over time! Efficient, clean and quiet!
Monday October 9, 2023 Garretson travels to Lennox for JH Volleyball. the 7th Grade and 8th Grade Teams both play at 4:30 pm. 7th Grade games will be played at the Lennox Elementary Gym (305 West 5th Avenue). 8th Grade Game will be played at the Lennox Intermediate Gym (208 West 5th Avenue).
Link to the October 9, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/3606066/October_9__2023_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
It’s time! From now until 11/30, all South Dakota public
college applications are free — which is roughly $45 less
than usual.
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Finding opportunities to apply what we are learning in the classroom to the real world while enjoying a nice walk outside. Working on functions, graphs, and inequalities represented with real world data.
The Garretson Fire Department is hosting a tailgate feed this Friday Night, October 6th, before the home Football Game starting at 5:00 pm. They will be serving Chili, Hot Dogs, and a drink. Free Will Offering!
Due to the weather forecast todays Girls Soccer Quarterfinal Playoff Soccer Match
at Tea Area has been POSTPONED to Thursday October 5, 2023...4:00 pm.
South Dakota Class "A" Girls Soccer PlayoffsTuesday October 3, 2023...#8 Garretson at #1 Tea Area...4:00 pm. The winner advances to Semifinal play Saturday October 7, 2023.
There will be no live stream for the soccer game today.
It was an exciting morning for our transportation department! Today, we accepted delivery of three electric busses from LION electric. We are happy to have Brandon Reid, from LION electric on hand to train our drivers on both safety and operations of these busses. Thanks to KELO News, Dakota News Now, South Dakota Public Broadcasting and the Garretson Gazette for being there to help us share the news!
