
Reminder: Seniors can start their computer checkouts today at 2 pm until 4 pm.
IF they can not attend today, they can come in on the later days, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc...
Today we MUST finish at 4 pm, because Mr. Harming has a hard out at that time.


Elks Cross Country Team store is open!
(Store will close, Monday, August 19th)
https://elktonlbcrosscountry2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/


Parents and Students,
Please click on the LINK to the Open House Checklist document, for your printing and convenience. Link here: https://5il.co/2t4v3


School Picture Day is the Thursday, August 22nd.
It is easy to prepay your student’s school day pictures online! Visit www.schooltimephotos.com to preorder your pictures.
Picture packets will also handed out on open house night.
If you are ordering for multiple students, you will need to complete an order for each student you are ordering photos of if they are not in the same school.
How To Order Picture Day Photos Online:
1. Go to www.schooltimephotos.com
2. Click on “Order Here”
3. Enter “ELSD” for the event name, click “search.”
4. Click on your school district.
5. Click on your student’s school.
6. Enter your email address and click “login.” All orders are tracked with the email address you enter.
7. You should now see a page with our photo packages. Choose from any of our packages and/or order ala-carte items.
8. Once you are done shopping, click on the “shopping cart” icon. You will be prompted for your student’s information as well as yours. That is, it!
Picture Info You Should Know:
• All Picture Packages are on sale until 3 days after Picture Day!
• A valid email address is required to place an order.
• You will receive a confirmation email once an order is placed.
• All orders placed through Picture Day will be processed and delivered to the student’s school 2-3 weeks following Picture Day.
• If you are ordering a Class Picture for an elementary student, the Class Picture will be delivered to the school about a month after Makeup/Retake Day.
• All portrait orders will be delivered to your student’s school.
For more information, please visit our website www.schooltimephotos.com
Feel free to call or email us with any questions!
School time Photos by Photography by Mark, INC
605-362-9221
www.schooltimephotos.com

Links to the forms for Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals are below:
English: https://5il.co/2t1r5
Spanish: https://5il.co/2t1r4
(They are located in the "Forms" folder in the Documents section of the website.)


Parents/Guardians, please check your e-mail / Class Dojo to review & complete the Pre Open House Checklist prior to Thur, 8/15. This will help us make the most efficient use of our time during open house. Thanks for your assistance!

Youth Football 3rd grade-6th Grade All students interested in playing Youth Football we will be handing out equipment, Tuesday August 6th at 7:30 pm behind the GEO DOME on your way to Twin City offices on the right side of the road. Sign up and weigh in will be at this time. The cost is $65. If this doesn't work, second time is on Tuesday August 13th at 6:00pm at the same location. Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm to 7:30pm with the first practice on August 13th. Tal Farnham 605-695-7131

Fall Sports Info


Cross Country Team/Parent meeting: Wednesday August 14th at 7 pm in the school lunch room. (Following VB meetings)
We will discuss practice times both before school and after school starts, attendance is highly encouraged.


Open House is quickly approaching on Thur, 8/15 from 6-8 PM. While you're here, please stop by the lunchroom to score a pair of Elkton socks courtesy of the Class of 2029 fundraiser - $15/pair!


7-12 VB Parent Meeting:
August 14 6:00pm lunch room mandatory vb parent meeting- if they can't make that meeting they need to set up a date and time prior to vb starting to meet w me. - Coach Hoeke

Schedule Update for Workouts this week.
- We will have workouts at 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM on Thursday (the 25th) instead of having workouts on Friday morning. (No Workouts on Friday the 26th).
August 1st:
- 7:00 PM Player/Parent Meeting - Please do what you can to be at this meeting!
- Will be going over schedules, football handbook, practice, etc.
- Pictures with Lexy Lynn Photography will take place after the meeting.
- Can pay her that night for the pictures - the players that have been to acceleration should have received a picture form. I will have some available that night as well.
- If you cannot make that night - we will need to reschedule the pictures for your child.

Remember to sign up for the Family Back 2 School Project! The event day is Wednesday, August 7th.


Elkton-Lake Benton Football Store is now open!
Close date at midnight on July 18th!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VYdeHPnNLD

Please review the current openings at Elkton Public School:
Kitchen Staff Member: 1.0 FTE, with benefits,
Kitchen Staff Member: 0.4 FTE with no benefits.
Health Records Assistant: 0.4 FTE with no benefits.
Contact Mike Frederiksen at 605-542-2541, or Mike.Frederiksen@k12.sd.us
Junior High Football Coach
Junior High Boys Basketball
Assistant Girls Basketball
Contact AD - Steve Erickson at 605-542-2541, or Steve.Erickson@k12.sd.us

Due to the resignation of Brooks VanDyke from the Elkton School Board, a special board meeting will be held on August 7th at 6:30 pm to interview and appoint a replacement. School board policies BBC, BBE, and BBEA detail how the board will handle this vacancy and can be found on the school website. An application form may be obtained at the school business office or on the school website if you wish to apply for this opening. The business manager will contact those that have applied to have them attend the special meeting and be interviewed by the school board. All applications are due to the business manager by mail or in person by August 5th at 1 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Business Manager Mike Frederiksen at 605-542-2541.

Update to the meeting time for the July 8th, 2024, Special Board meeting. The meeting will begin at 5:30 instead of 6.

Maya Jensen attended National FCCLA in Seattle Washington. She received a silver in her event Say Yes to FCS!
Congratulations Maya!




There is still time for elementary girls to sign up for Girls Basketball Training Camps with Coach Vincent this summer. The dates are June 25,26, and 27th. Third and fourth grade will go from 9am - 10am. First and second grade will go from 10am - 11am.
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Here is the Google link: https://forms.gle/wWDCQiU6hQTrQNBz9

There is still time for elementary girls to sign up for Girls Basketball Training Camps with Coach Vincent this summer. 🏀💙🦌🤍🏀
Here is the Google link:
https://forms.gle/wWDCQiU6hQTrQNBz9