Calling all girls that are interested in Girl Scouts!
Monday, January 26th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Garretson School, there is a VIP Design Party! Step into a world of creativity and unforgettable memories—Girl Scout style.
At this FREE open house-style event, girls will:
🎨 Design a custom tote bag
💎 Craft colorful friendship bracelets
🌟 Discover the unique adventures of being a Girl Scout
🎁 Enjoy exclusive membership incentives
This event is perfect for girls in grades K–12 who are not yet Girl Scouts. Come as your schedule allows—an adult must attend with each girl. This is not a drop-off event. Click the link to learn more.
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The Garretson School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23 due to extreme cold conditions. All activities and practices are canceled. If you go out, be sure to bundle up!
Link to the January 24, 2026 Special Board Meeting Agenda- https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/793ab882-a509-4bbe-a2f9-c18260e9ccdb/January-24%2C-2026-Special-Board-Meeting-Agenda.pdf?disposition=inline
Save the Date: Join the Garretson PTO for an evening full of music and continued fundraising efforts!
Because of the Forecasted Bitter Cold Temperatures, the Mini Cheerleading Performance and Elementary Girls Basketball Recognition scheduled for tonight, (Thursday January 22, 2026), at the GBB Game has been POSTPONED to Friday February 6, 2026.
Because of the Forecasted Bitter Cold Temperatures…The Dell Rapids at Garretson GBB Game tonight (January 22, 2026) originally scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm WILL NOW BEGIN at 4:00 PM…JV followed by the Varsity.
Link to the January 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes- https://aptg.co/N5HxR3
High School Activity schedule & details for the week of January 19-23:
Monday - No School!
Tuesday- GBB/BBB @ Alcester-Hudson: JV Girls & JV Boys…5:00 pm, followed by Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys…Rolling Schedule
Thursday- GBB @ HOME vs Dell Rapids: JV 4:00pm, followed by Varsity
Saturday- Wrestling Tournament @ Parkston starting at 10:00am
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!
Cabin Fever week is coming up the week of January 26th-30th. Here is the list of dress up days and activities for the week.
Link to the January 14, 2026 Special Board Meeting Agenda- https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/33c3957e-5db1-4b4d-bad4-4bc4b2387c53/January-14%2C-2026-Special-Board-Meeting-Agenda.pdf?disposition=inline
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship next weekend! See flyer attached for details.
Link to the January 12, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda- https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/48329d59-5cf3-4ec5-b73c-286bf878de2c/January-12%2C-2026-Board-Meeting-Agenda.pdf?disposition=inline
Our Senior Activity Spotlight!
Congrats to these 5D students that met their December reading goals!
They earned Pizza Hut pizzas from Book It and Blue Dragons Bucks for the concession stand.
Good job!!
They earned Pizza Hut pizzas from Book It and Blue Dragons Bucks for the concession stand.
Good job!!
Monday January 5, 2026 there will be Spring Baseball, and Summer Baseball Meeting for all Boys interested in playing 14U, JR Legion, and Senior Legion Ball. This meeting will take place at 6:30 in the GHS Commons.
Attached is a flyer for the Boys Entringer Classic. On the bottom is a QR code where you can access the program.
The seventh graders learn about blood typing and an example of the responsibilities of what a Lab Tech experiences on a daily basis.
Attached is a flyer for the Girls Entringer Classic. On the bottom is a QR code where you can access the program.
Last Friday, December 12th, was National Gingerbread House Day! What better way to celebrate than by bringing together our first and fourth grade buddies to build, decorate, and enjoy some sweet fun together! 🎄
