This week at EHS! No School on Monday for Labor Day, but a busy rest of the week! GO Elks!
Here is the latest issue of the Secondary Scoop, which includes information on homecoming, fall conferences, picture retakes, and a few reminders. Happy reading! - Ms. Simmons
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Breakfast for Wednesday, 9/9 will be English Muffin.
Breakfast for Thursday, 9/10 will be Scrambled Eggs and Sausage.
Breakfast for Thursday, 9/10 will be Scrambled Eggs and Sausage.
Cross Country will be in White for the Don Ray Invite this morning!
The Elks look to get back on track tonight as they travel to De Smet for a DVC Football showdown with the Bulldogs!
GAME DAY! Elkton-Lake Benton heads to Rutland tonight to take on ORR in a DVC Volleyball clash. The triple-header starts with a JH match-up at 5:00. JV is up next at 6:00, with varsity closing out the evening at 7:00. Go Lady Elks!
Now is the time to purchase your 2026 homecoming t-shirt! Orders will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Mon, 9/7. Don't wait - order today!
https://elktonlbhomecoming2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Rise and shine. It's Elks Cross Country Meet Day! Elkton-Lake Benton heads north for the Redhawk Invite this morning. The first race begins at 10:00 in Hendricks, MN and will be ran at the Hendricks Golf Course. Good luck, Elks!
Gameday! The Lady Elks are right back in action tonight as they host Castlewood for a full a full slate of games. Come to the gym and get 4 games for the price of one! JH will get things going at 3:30, with C (4:45), JV (6:00), and Varsity to follow.
Volleyball Gameday! The Lady Elks host the Cyclones from Clark/Willow Lake tonight in their home opener. It's a triple header, with the C match tipping off first at 4:45, followed by JV at 6:00, and Varsity at 7:00. Tonight is also Parent's Night, which will take place following the JV match. Good luck, Lady Elks!
This week's events at EHS! Go Elks!
Elks Football Gameday! Make your way to the Elkton Athletic Complex tonight to cheer on the Elks in their Home Opener against Centerville. It'll be a busy evening, as the JH Elks will take on the Tornadoes first, starting at 4:30. The Elk Nation/CHS Burger-Brat Feed will be taking place just outside the Complex from 5:00-7:30, and Parent's Night begins at 6:30. Kickoff for the varsity game is set for 7:00pm. Go Elks!
Big congratulations are in order!
The PreACT Rising Stars program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of students who excelled on the PreACT 8/9 during the 25-26 school year (last year's freshmen, current sophomores). This initiative honors the highest academic achievers from across the nation.
We had four students recognized as Rising Scholars who scored in the top 4-10% of all students across the nation: Natilee Kinsella, Bryn Bevers, Josclynn Schomp, and Avery Stein.
We also had two students recognized as Distinguished Scholars who scored in the top 3% of all students across the nation: Stella Sik and Adam Kinner.
Let's give these hardworking students a HUGE round of applause!
The PreACT Rising Stars program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of students who excelled on the PreACT 8/9 during the 25-26 school year (last year's freshmen, current sophomores). This initiative honors the highest academic achievers from across the nation.
We had four students recognized as Rising Scholars who scored in the top 4-10% of all students across the nation: Natilee Kinsella, Bryn Bevers, Josclynn Schomp, and Avery Stein.
We also had two students recognized as Distinguished Scholars who scored in the top 3% of all students across the nation: Stella Sik and Adam Kinner.
Let's give these hardworking students a HUGE round of applause!
Elk Nation is now taking orders for our Elk Apparel Store! This store features a variety of generic Elk gear for students, families, and fans.
The store will close at midnight on Thursday, September 10.
Place your order here: https://elknation2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The store will close at midnight on Thursday, September 10.
Place your order here: https://elknation2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The Cross Country team gets their 2026 season underway today in Madison at the John Collignon Invite! Races will be held at the Madison Country Club and begin at 1:00pm. Good luck, Elks!
2026 Elkton-Lake Benton Football and Sideline Cheer Parents' Night. Announcing of players and parents will begin at 6:30pm.
While you're filling out your fall calendar, be sure to add Cross Country and Competitive Cheer's contests along with the Volleyball and Football dates! Cross Country kicks off their season tomorrow in Madison, while Comp Cheer's next competition is in Parkston on September 8th. #RunWithTheHerd
3- and 4-year-old Developmental Screening will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Elkton Public School. If you have a child that is 3 or 4 years old, please call the Elkton School to sign up for a screening time.
Any additional questions can be referred to the Preschool/Jr.Kindergarten teacher Cali Sorensen.
Cali.Sorensen@k12.sd.us
Any additional questions can be referred to the Preschool/Jr.Kindergarten teacher Cali Sorensen.
Cali.Sorensen@k12.sd.us
Volleyball season is here! The Lady Elks travel to Dell Rapids to take on the Quarriers in the season opener tonight. The C game will tip off at 4:30 at DR Public, with JV and Varsity to follow. Good luck, girls!
