Edgemont School District 23-1

Thursday, April 28: Lunch: Pizza, French Fries, Grapes. Reminder that Student Council Petitions are due on Monday. Student Council Carnival is tonight from 6:30-8:30.

Writing plays in the Upper Elementary.

Lunch: Walking tacos, refried beans, strawberries, milk. FFA State Conference today in Brookings. HS students go see Miss Becky about your schedule for next year. HS prom goers there are souvenir bags in the office. Any student interested in running for a student council office see Mr. O’Neal this week for a petition. Requirements vary with the position but all students must have at least a 2.5 overall GPA. PETITIONS ARE DUE MONDAY AND YOU MUST RUN A CAMPAIGN. Student Council Carnival is Thursday. Tomorrow HS band and choir will be in Rapid for large group contest. Get a make-up slip today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!

We are so proud of these FFA members and all that they have done in their first year!

Edgemont FFA charter chapter is being recognized on the state at State Convention today, Tuesday, April 26, at 8:00 MST. Click the link to watch! https://www.newscenter1.tv/ffa/

Lunch: Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, roll. FFA State Conference today and tomorrow in Brookings. HS students stop by the office to get a class interest survey for next year. All HS students interested in football next year meet in the teachers lounge after school. (Don’t forget we have a signed promise from some of you. ) Student Council Carnival is Thursday. Today girls HSBB and Volleyball Awards Banquet at 6pm in the Lunchroom. Congratulations MS/HS Tracksters. It was a great week last week. —HS girls 4x400 broke the 2018 EHS school record. Morgan, Tavian, Addison and Bridget. —Chase A. has broken the middle school record in the 200 meter dash with a time of 27.14. The previous record was held by Caleb Simons in 2016 with a time of 27.59.

Lunch: Beef tacos, refried beans, peaches. Today the High School track team is at a meet in Rapid City. Tomorrow: Freshmen Impact. Bus leaves at 7:00am. Thursday parent/teacher conferences. No school for K-5. K-5 have scheduled conf. MS/HS will be dismissed at 2:00pm with conferences in the teacher’s classrooms for MS/HS. Prom tickets are still available in the library for those who have not purchased them yet! If you have not picked up your post prom permission slips or prom photo packets, please get them from the library today. Permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, April 21.

Thursday, April 14: Tomorrow is the last day to order tuxes or flowers for prom. Call Floral Depot . NO SCHOOL on Monday for Easter Break. Happy Easter! Prom tickets are still available in the library for those who have not purchased them yet! If you have not picked up your post prom permission slips or prom photo packets, please get them from the library today. Permission slips need to be returned by Thursday, April 21. Hunt Safe Course is Friday. Class is open to those 12 and older. Information is in the office. High School track will leave at 6:30am on Tuesday for the track meet in Rapid.

We want to send out a huge thank you to the Masons for completing the child identification program with our learners. I hope none of these packets are never needed, but am thankful that we have them in case.

We are immediately looking for an energetic person to work in the school kitchen. Duties will include preparing and serving meals. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Work days are Monday-Thursday, approximately 28 hours a week. Call or stop in at the school to find out more information.

Lunch: Chicken Fajita, black beans, pineapple -Student Council meeting today at lunch in Mr. O’Neal’s room. -Science Fair tonight at 5pm. -Quick Junior class meeting in the library afterschool. -Thursday class and track pictures, plus NHS pictures Thursday @ 6pm YMCA dance recital. Desserts will be served. Free will donation. Friday HS track at Spearfish-Bus leaves at 5:45am A Hunt Safe class will be offered at the school on Friday, All DAY, April 15th. The class is open for students 12 years of age and older or students turning 12 before December 31, 2022. Sign up instructions are in the office. Stop by and pick one up if you are interested. St. Council carnival is Thursday, April 28th. Sponsors for grades 6-12, please start planning what booths you want to do.

Our student council was recognized and awarded a plaque as an Outstanding Student Council in South Dakota. It's great when our learners are recognized at a state level for what our community already knows!

Lunch: Pasta buffet, garlic bread, green beans, watermelon. 5pm tomorrow: Science Fair in the lunchroom. Thursday class and track pictures. Thursday @ 6pm YMCA dance recital. Desserts will be served. Friday HS track at Spearfish-Bus leaves at 5:45am A Hunt Safe class will be offered at the school on Friday, All DAY April 15th. The class is open for students 12 years of age and older or students turning 12 before December 31, 2022. Sign up instructions are in the office. Stop by and pick one up if you are interested. Prom tickets are available in the Library. $25.00 per person. Happy Birthday Jo Jo and Lane!

The HS Spring Play from April 1, Chateau La Roach, is now on YouTube for all to enjoy. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/waH6J6o6-s4 Great job to our actors, crew, bakers, and all involved in this production!

There is never a dull moment around here! The Spanish class showed off their fashion sense, describing their wardrobe choices using their newly acquired Spanish vocabulary.

Everyone is getting ready for the production of our spring play, Chateau LeRoach! Please come enjoy the artistry of our actors and the artistry of our bakers with a dessert bar being served during intermission! Performances are Thursday, March 31, and Friday. April 1, both evenings at 7:00.

​Our own Raelee Provorse recently accepted the honors of winning the local Patriot's Pen Contest. Bill Barlow from the local VFW post presented the award. Raelee's essay had the theme "How Can I Be a Good American" and was chosen as the winner at the local VFW Post. Her entry will move on in the national competition. Congratulations Raelee, and thank you for your insight and demonstration of the characteristics of a great American!

Video from the NHS Induction/HS Spring Concert on 3-15-22 has been posted to our YouTube Channel! Come check it out: https://youtu.be/83DTdAFrhlk

Yesterday we celebrated the 100th day of school with a concert and by playing 100 instruments together!

Robot day!