The JV Football Game Monday August 21, 2023, at Elkton has been Postponed...no make-up date has been set at this time.
We are live!
There will be a little delay in the live stream of Garretson vs. Tea Area soccer game today.
Football Friday August 18, 2023...Garretson at Chester Area...7:00.
You may watch this game by accessing the following link: https://liveticket.tv/
Saturday April 19, 2023 our first home athletic event takes place when Garretson Soccer hosts Tea Area at 11:00 am at the Athletic Complex. Come on out and see the updates to our complex and support the Garretson Soccer Team.
We are getting close to the end of the project for the athletic complex. It looks beautiful. Our student athletes got on the new turf for the first time this morning!
Junior High Girls Volleyball Practice will begin Monday August 14 at 9:00am in the Old Gym. Reminder Physical Forms must be on file in the High School Office before you may participate. If you have questions, contact Mr. Steckler.
The Garretson Schools are seeking an Educational Assistant in our Resource Rooms. Hours are 7:00 - 2:30. Please share with anyone who might be a good fit! Pay starts at $17 per hour!
The Garretson School District is in need of substitute teachers! Please share with anyone who might be interested!
The Fall Athletic Meeting for 7-12 Students and their Parents will be held Monday July 31, 2023, at 6:30 in the New Gym. Following this meeting the Soccer, Football, Cross-Country, and Volleyball 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.
Concussion Testing
Garretson High School will again offer Concussion Testing for our athletes in grades 7-12. We recommend those 7th & 8th Graders participating in athletics take the Impact Concussion Test every year, and 9-12 students take the Impact Concussion Test every 2 years.
When: Thursday July 27, 2023, and Monday July 31, 2023
Where: Garretson High School... computer lab
Who: 7th - 12th Garde
Time: 9:30 - 11:30
Administer: Athletic Trainer John Shape
Cost: $10.00 (checks payable to Orthopedic Institute)
If you have questions about whether your son or daughter tested last year contact Mr. Steckler.
The 2023-2024 School Year is fast approaching and with that Fall Athletic Practices will be starting. Just a reminder all student/athletes must have a Physical on file at the GHS Office before they can participate in Practice. Forms are available in the High School Office, or you may print them from our school website under Documents/Athletics. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Steckler...
kevin.steckler@k12.sd.us or 605-594-3451
Concussion Testing
Garretson High School will again offer Concussion Testing for our athletes in grades 7-12. We recommend those 7th & 8th Graders participating in athletics take the Impact Concussion Test every year, and 9-12 students take the Impact Concussion Test every 2 years.
When: Thursday July 27, 2023, and Monday July 31, 2023
Where: Garretson High School... computer lab
Times: 9:30 Juniors and Seniors
10:30 Sophomores and Freshmen
11:30 7th & 8th Graders
Administer: Athletic Trainer John Shape
Cost: $10.00 (checks payable to Orthopedic Institute)
If you have questions about whether your son or daughter tested last year contact Mr. Steckler.
The Fall Athletic/Parent Meeting will be held Monday July 31, 2023, at 6:30 in the New Gym. Following this meeting the Soccer, Football, Cross-Country, and Volleyball Coaches will hold meetings to discuss their individual sport seasons and answer any questions that athletes or parents may have.
Physical, Pre-Participation, and Elgibility forms will be available. Activity Tickets will also be available to purchase for the 2023-2024 School Year.
GMS Student Council sponsored an ice cream sundae party with Mrs. Whalen's 1st Grade!
They brought in the most pop tabs to be given to the Ronald McDonald House!
Sweet smiles!
Girls on the Run participants completed their 5K in Garretson last Friday! Throughout this spring, the girls have been meeting each week to train for their 5K and to learn important life skills such as building confidence and practicing healthy habits. Congrats, girls!!
Garretson High School will again be offering the OI Performance Enhancement Program. It is designed to give the athlete gains in their power, agility, speed, and strength; four key pillars of athleticism. The program is overseen by Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists from Orthopedic Institute.
• Who: Males and Females going into grades 7-12 (8 Weeks)
• When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Friday will also be offered, but is optional.
• July 1 – July 7 NO training (classified as dead week via SDHSAA)
• Session:
o 6:30 – 8:00 AM (may be adjusted depending on number of participants)
• Cost:$200.00 (if a family signs up more than one child each additional child will
receive a 15% reduction from the $200.00.)
Online registration:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=533937&stype=-8&sTG=29&sView=day&sLoc=0
After clicking the link, you will be redirected to Mindbody where you can choose the session.
GMS Student Council Random Acts of Kindness Field Trip was a success!
Cookies & smiles given out, meters paid, & donations delivered to DAV, JDC, Ronald McDonald & Humane Society.
Watch for us on KELO on Friday!
These Blue Dragons and their parents should be proud!
#ChooseKind
And we are off!
Off to be random and kind!
GMS Stu Co Random Acts of Kindness Field Trip 2023!
Wellness Wednesday's wrapped up!
Congratulations to Harper H., Meiah O., Jake J., and Audra G!
They were our raffle winners, taking home these wellness packages to unplug: Be mindful, play, camp, and create!
