Garretson School District

The dates and times have been finalized for our Garretson Youth Basketball Camp! July 12th and 13th we will host our Incoming 3rd-5th graders from 9:30-12:00; and our incoming 6th-8th graders from 12:30-3:00. A Google Form will be sent as well so you can register your child and get their t-shirt size as well.

Pictures for Golf and Track are going on this week! If you have a student that is participating be sure and check with them. I have sent out a google form to complete if you would like a memory mate of your athlete. The cost is $10 and you receive a printed memory mate and digital images of your athlete as well.

Coming Soon… The Blue Dragon Buzz will be releasing two separate interviews. Our most anticipated videos yet! Stay Tuned.

Garretson High School is still offering Athletic Physicals to students grades 6-11 for the 2023-2024 School Year... Wednesday May 3, from 9:00-1:30. The cost of each physical is $15.00 (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 located in the High School Office.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Saturday April 29, 2023... The Elkton/Lake Benton Track Meet has been CANCELLED.

Wellness Wednesday: Unplug and Play! Blue Dragons played indoor games at lunch and then enjoyed some sunshine at Palisades State Park after school. Thank you John, park manager, for the guided nature hikes! Thank you Alexis from Therapy Paige for the yoga in the park!

Over 75% of our guardians have activated their account for Rooms - have you? If not, be on the lookout for a text message tomorrow morning inviting you to sign up! Stay informed and engaged with what's happening in your student's classes with regular updates, announcements, and the ability to connect with teachers. Download our app for free here: Android: https://bit.ly/33CWfb2 iPhone: https://apple.co/3eKcdGU

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: 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.

SCHEDULE ADDITION The following Track Meet has been added to our schedule. Thursday April 27...Canton Track Meet at 3:15.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Saturday April 22, 2023...Chester Area Track Meet has been CANCELLED.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Thursday April 20, 2023...Freeman Track Meet has been CANCELLED.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Golf Meet at Flandreau Thursday Friday April 20, 2023 has been POSTPONED to Tuesday May 16, 2023...10:00am at Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Friday April 21, 2023...Chester Area Golf Meet has been CANCELLED.

Mammoth Construction Didn't Waste Any Time! See progress on the turf and track! https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2023/04/17/new-turf-and-track-coming-soon/

SCHEDULE ADDITION The following Track Meet has been added to our schedule. Saturday April 29...Elkton-Lake Benton Track Meet at Elkton - 10:00am.

Garretson High School will be offering Athletic Physicals to students grades 6-11 for the 2023-2024 School Year...Wednesday April 19 from 9:00-1:30, and Wednesday May 3, from 9:00-1:30. The cost of each physical is $15.00 (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. Physical sign up sheet is located in the High School Office.

Today is the day! The Athletic complex will be closed to the public until the beginning of August. Mammoth construction will begin work on the replacement of the athletic turf and track today. The project completion date is expected to be August 1. Let's GO BLUE DRAGONS!!!

SCHEDULE ADDITION The following Track Meet has been added to our schedule. Thursday April 20 - Freeman Track Meet - 1:00...Field Events. Running Events...3:00.

SCHEDULE CHANGE Saturday April 15 Jesse James Track Meet CANCELLED.

Friday April 14 from 3:30 until 5pm TATU and GMS Stu Co invite all middle school students to a TATU Rally. Music, inflatable, and 9 Square in the Air will be set up in the Dragon's Lair (new gym). Concessions too! Admission = Tobacco Free Pledge Celebrate being nicotine free!