The 4th graders had their field trip this past Monday and are ready to Kayak into 5th grade!
Competing in the first day of the state track & field meet today were the boys 4x8 and 4x2. Competing for the girls were the girls 4x8, 100 hurdles (Lily Ranschau), High Jump (Logan Bly). Day two tomorrow!
At a special meeting this evening, the board decided not to canvass the opt out election results. Read the District's statement here:
https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2021/05/20/to-the-constituents-of-the-garretson-school-district/
Thursday May 20, 2021 Region 3A Track Meet Tri-Valley
Note Time Changes:
Running Events
12:30 – 3200 M Relays followed by a Break
1:30 – 100M Hurdle Finals followed by the remainder of the running events
The Field Event Schedule remains the same
11:00 am
Girls Discus
Boys Shot Put
Boys Long Jump
Girl High Jump
Girls Triple Jump
12:15
Boys Discus
Girls Shot Put
Girls Long Jump
Boys High Jump
Boys Triple Jump
Garretson High School Graduation – 2021
Below is information for the Garretson High School Graduation – Class of 2021.
TIME: 1:00pm. Doors (northwest entrance) will open to the public at 12:00pm. Graduates please arrive at 12pm and enter the northwest entrance.
GRADUATE TOTES: Will be located in the commons which will be available from 12pm-12:45to drop off cards and gifts for graduates.
PICTURES: Graduate pictures can be taken prior to graduation in the commons and old gym.
COVID-19 Precautions:
• Face coverings strongly recommended
• Spectators must leave the venue promptly upon completion of the ceremony – there will be no formal receiving line after graduation.
Unofficial Opt Out Election results are in. 357 total votes were cast. Those votes were counted four times, and each time the total was 179 votes for "yes" and 178 votes for "no". Results do not become official until after the County Auditor reviews the election book and the school board takes action to canvass and accept the results. Thanks to everyone who came out to vote today!
Today is Opt Out Election Day! Polls opened at 7:00 this morning and will remain open until 7:00 PM this evening. Don't forget to stop at the American Legion building today to vote!
Tomorrow is Election Day for the Opt Out! Get out and vote tomorrow! Polls are open from 7AM to 7PM @ the American Legion in Garretson. https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2021/04/23/opt-out-fact-sheet/
The Parker Track Meet Scheduled for Saturday May 8, 2021 has been CANCELLED.
Opt Out election is coming next week! Does the Garretson School District Need to Extend the Opt Out? https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2021/05/06/does-the-garretson-school-district-need-an-opt-out-extension/
YOU matter to us!
Drive to arrive!
Driven to inspire!
- Kara Filler
GHS TATU
The last day Garretson High School will be offering Athletic Physicals to students in grades 6-11 for the 2021-2022 School Year is Wednesday May 5th (9:00-3:30). The cost of each physical is $15.00 (make check payable to Garretson High School). Forms are available in the High School Office or print from our school website under Documents/Athletics. Athletic Screening Form must be filled out and signed. Interested students must sign up in the High School Office
The Garretson Golf team will be the DJs TODAY for Dells Empire Country Radio form 7-7. Check it out by downloading the Dells Empire Country App, or listening online!
The Garretson Golf team will be the DJs tomorrow for Dells Empire Country Radio form 7-7. Check it out by downloading the Dells Empire Country App, or listening online!
The Garretson Golf team will be the DJs tomorrow for Dells Empire Country Radio form 7-7. Check it out by downloading the Dells Empire Country App, or listening online!
The National Honor Society/Academic Award's Banquet will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 3rd.
Do you have questions about the new opt out? Take a look at our fact sheet: https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2021/04/23/opt-out-fact-sheet/
Saturday April 24, 2021 Varsity Track at Chester
The start time for this meet has been moved back one hour. Field Events will begin at 10:30 and Running Events will begin at 11:30.
We are kicking off SD’s Week of Work!
2 Zoom sessions a day for career focused discussions with professionals across our state.
Every Tuesday Aly from SD Department of Labor is here to help with career planning too!
The Chester Area Golf Tournament Scheduled for Tuesday April 20, 2021 has been Postponed to Thursday April 22, 2021 at the Lakes Golf Course 10:00 am.