This week at EHS! All events are located on the school calendar at http://Elkton.k12.sd.us and then click on 'Site Menu' and then 'Calendar'
Lady Elk Comp Cheer Showcase this Sunday! Come see the Comp Cheer team in action and grab some walking tacos after the show!
If you're not already, it's time to start getting excited for Lady Elks Volleyball ! It's also time to mark your calendars. Elkton-Lake Benton begins the season next Tuesday in Dell Rapids followed by the home opener on the 31st against Clark/Willow Lake!
As you get ready for tonight's football season opener in Canistota, here is the complete 2026 schedule for Elk fans!
Lunch on Tuesday, 8/25 will be Nachos with ground beef.
2026 Elkton-Lake Benton Football Season Opener!! The Elks will travel to Canistota to square off with the Hawks in a SDHSAA Class 9A Football Matchup. JH kicks off at 4pm with Varsity slated for a 7pm kick. If you can't make it, the game will be live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKDIOMaQnl8
Go Big! Go Blue! Go Elks!
Go Big! Go Blue! Go Elks!
Here is the link to the first edition of this year's Secondary Scoop, which includes information on locker padlocks, picture day, online access to lesson plans, homecoming week, and a reminder of attendance expectations. Happy reading! - Ms. Simmons, 7-12 Principal / K-12 SPED Director
Secondary Scoop
Happy first day of school, everyone! It's great to have the building full of students and staff again. And happy "last first day" (sorry, senior parents) to these students who celebrated the beginning of their big year with Senior Sunrise this morning!
Come to Open House tonight and walk out with some free retro Elks gear!
Open House is tonight!
Hot Dog Feed: Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lot across from the school.
Elk Spirit Wear Sale: Stop by the gym during Open House. All items are just $1!
Boys & Girls Club: Staff will be here to help with sign-ups for the after-school program.
Tickets, Activity Passes & Yearbooks: You can pay for lunch tickets, purchase activity passes, and get your yearbook tonight. Just follow the signs to find where you need to go.
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
Hot Dog Feed: Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the lot across from the school.
Elk Spirit Wear Sale: Stop by the gym during Open House. All items are just $1!
Boys & Girls Club: Staff will be here to help with sign-ups for the after-school program.
Tickets, Activity Passes & Yearbooks: You can pay for lunch tickets, purchase activity passes, and get your yearbook tonight. Just follow the signs to find where you need to go.
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
There will be NO COMPUTER CHECKOUTS TONIGHT at open house. There is one more scheduled time, Tuesday from 3 pm to 6 pm.
2026-27 School Year and Events get underway this week! Stay up-to-date all year by accessing the school website https://www.elkton.k12.sd.us/page/calendars and select the activities calendar. Go Elks!
Computer Checkouts - Start today for 8th GRADE from 3 pm to 6 pm.
(HS students, 9-12 may check out theirs too. )
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING LAPTOPS DURING OPEN HOUSE.
(HS students, 9-12 may check out theirs too. )
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING LAPTOPS DURING OPEN HOUSE.
Computer Checkouts - Start today for FRESHMEN (9th grade) from 3 pm to 6 pm.
(12th through 10th can come too.)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING LAPTOPS DURING OPEN HOUSE.
(12th through 10th can come too.)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
WE WILL NOT BE ISSUING LAPTOPS DURING OPEN HOUSE.
The PTO is again sponsoring a FREE Hot Dog Feed prior to the open house. Stop by before you visit the open house for a FREE meal!
The staff of Elkton Elementary and Junior High ELA classes is taking time today to learn from one of their own. Robyn Anderson shared her experiences implementing The Writing Revolution and the impact it has had on student learning.
Today’s session kicks off a year-long book study and implementation of The Writing Revolution across our elementary and junior high ELA classrooms. Our goal is simple: to give our students the tools they need to become stronger writers, readers, and thinkers.
The Elkton School is looking for substitutes in all areas: classroom, bus drivers, and kitchen staff.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school (605-542-2541).
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school (605-542-2541).
Computer Checkouts - Start today for SOPHOMORES from 3 pm to 6 pm.
(Seniors and Juniors can come too)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
(Seniors and Juniors can come too)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
Computer Checkouts - Start today for JUNIORS from 3 pm to 6 pm.
(Seniors can come too)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
(Seniors can come too)
Check outs will be in the Telecom room, use the Lunchroom doors A3 for entrance. Students MUST bring their SIGNED paperwork to check out their computer. Students must be PRESENT to log in to their computer on site.
Computer Check-outs Start today with 12th Grade/Seniors Only.
Check-Out will be in the Telecom room from 3 to 6 pm.
Please use the Lunch room doors A3.
STUDENTS MUST bring SIGNED paperwork, found on website, in the Documents/Forms Folder.
Acceptable USE paperwork - Parents, if you fill this out with all your children, you only need to turn in ONE of these... we can use the same form for the younger students if they are listed on the form.
Check-Out will be in the Telecom room from 3 to 6 pm.
Please use the Lunch room doors A3.
STUDENTS MUST bring SIGNED paperwork, found on website, in the Documents/Forms Folder.
Acceptable USE paperwork - Parents, if you fill this out with all your children, you only need to turn in ONE of these... we can use the same form for the younger students if they are listed on the form.