Garretson School District

The Boys basketball team plays in the Michael J. Entringer Classic this Saturday at 4:00 pm in Brookings. A picture of the flier is attached as well. If you want to access the program, scan the QR code on the bottom of the flier! We hope to see all the fans in attendance!

Tuesday December 19, 2023 ... GBB - Garretson at Dell Rapids . JV Game will start at 6:00 pm followed by the Varsity Game.

Tuesday December 19, 2023 ...JH GBB - Garretson at Dell Rapids ...4:00 pm. Games will be played at the Dell Rapids Elementary School - 309 West 15th Street.

The Girls basketball team plays in the Michael J. Entringer Classic this Saturday at 5:00 pm in Colman. A picture of the flier is attached as well. If you want to access the program, scan the QR code on the bottom of the flier! We hope to see all the fans in attendance!

Big shout out to the music department for a wonderful concert last night. Middle and high school musicians (vocal and instrumental) came together for a holiday performance. Great work Blue Dragons!

The JH Boys Home Basketball Game with Baltic scheduled for Thursday December 14, 2023 has been moved to Friday December 15, 2023...4:00 pm.

The 6th grader enjoyed a day of growing crystals in science class. They were shocked by how big the crystals grew in only 15 minutes.

Check out the Dakota News highlights from last nights Girls Basketball win! https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/12/02/garretson-girls-defeat-baltic-season-opener/

JO VB Reminder...2024 Spring Jo Volleyball registration is now open for grades 5-11. Registration forms can be picked up in the school office or in Mrs. Stoterau’s 4th grade classroom. These need to be returned NO LATER than Friday Dec. 1st!! Please return completed form to school office.

2024 Spring Jo Volleyball registration is now open for grades 5-11th grade. Registration forms can be picked up in the school office or in Mrs. Stoterau’s 4th grade classroom. These need to be returned NO LATER than Friday Dec. 1st!! Please return completed form to school office.

Good evening, Here is the link to the November 13, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/257/Garretson/3713693/November_13__2023_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

The Garretson School District is seeking a full time custodian. See details here: https://www.garretson.k12.sd.us/page/employment-opportunities. Please share with anyone who you think might be interested!

The eighth grade students learned about heat transfer and tested radiation heat energy by cooking marshmallows. The students also enjoyed a s'more with their lab partners.

Tuesday November 14, 2023 the 6-12 Band and Chorus will perfom at Garretson High School starting at 6:30 pm. The 5th Grade Band has been added to this Concert and will perform at 6:00 pm. Please join us for and evening of music and support the 5th Grade Band and 6-12 Band and Chorus Programs!!!

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!