Want to help save a life? On Monday, March 16th, the Elkton Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting its annual blood drive at the Elkton School. The need for donations is critical and continues to be safe and vital for getting blood to local patients in need. To be part of this important event, call the Elkton School at 605-542-2541 or contact National Honor Society members Colt Beck, Taiton Boersma, Ashya Flores Ellefsen, Payton Kuehl, Jocelyn Prosch, Lane Schindler, or Charlie Thooft to schedule your appointment.
Join us in celebrating Elkton-Lake Benton senior Charlie Thooft, who yesterday signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Minnesota West Community College! She will join a Lady Jays program that won a National Championship in 2023-24 and has appeared in 11 of the last 17 Region XIII championship games. Charlie is a fantastic role model for what hard work and dedication on the court and in the classroom can lead to. Congratulations and good luck, Charlie!
The Lady Elks Softball store is now open! Orders are due by Thur, 3/19 at 11:59 PM.
https://elktonlbsoftball2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The postseason has arrived! The Elks open up the Region 2A playoffs tonight as they host the Panthers from Great Plains Lutheran. Tipoff is set for 7:00 in Elkton, and the game will air on Elks Live. Good luck, Elks!
Reminder: No passes are accepted during the postseason. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Reminder: No passes are accepted during the postseason. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
This week at EHS!
Boys' BB Region 2A tournament is set. The Elks will be at home on Tuesday hosting Great Plains Lutheran. Slated for a 7pm tip time. Go Elks!!
Elks Snapshot
Mrs. Delaney's first-grade scientists used their observation skills to record properties of a rock. They observed the size, weight, shape, texture, and color of their rock with partners. We learned about proper handling of our science tools needed to complete this investigation, such as, tape measures, scales, and magnifying glasses.
Mrs. Delaney's first-grade scientists used their observation skills to record properties of a rock. They observed the size, weight, shape, texture, and color of their rock with partners. We learned about proper handling of our science tools needed to complete this investigation, such as, tape measures, scales, and magnifying glasses.
Some visuals from yesterday's competition in Watertown! The high school band members prepare music from January-February for the region's solo & ensemble contest. They choose to work as either a solo or a group (or both!) and have class time to prepare this music together. This is done mostly on their own with guidance from their director.
Another BIG congratulations to our students who earned Superior Ratings at yesterday's Region 3 Ensemble and Solo Competition in Watertown!
5 groups/solos made up of 19 students received a superior rating from their judges (pictured with their pins) with one of those students, Josclynn Schomp, receiving a PERFECT score on her solo!
We are proud of our musicians and the work they put into this music! Next, they will begin working on their Region Large Group Contest music.
5 groups/solos made up of 19 students received a superior rating from their judges (pictured with their pins) with one of those students, Josclynn Schomp, receiving a PERFECT score on her solo!
We are proud of our musicians and the work they put into this music! Next, they will begin working on their Region Large Group Contest music.
Congratulations to Elkton HS students, Bryn Bevers and Becca Armstrong, who were selected to play at the SDUS Honor Band Festival this weekend!
The Honor Band Festival is a tremendous opportunity for student musicians to rehearse and perform in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at SDSU, work with nationally and internationally renowned guest artists and clinicians, and have a great time sitting alongside some of the most talented high school musicians in the upper Midwest.
The director first nominates the students and then they put together an audition comprised of scales and a short solo excerpt which is recorded and sent in for judges. This year, Elkton had 4 students nominated and auditioned and two students were selected to participate on bass clarinet.
Awesome job, Bryn & Becca!
The Honor Band Festival is a tremendous opportunity for student musicians to rehearse and perform in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at SDSU, work with nationally and internationally renowned guest artists and clinicians, and have a great time sitting alongside some of the most talented high school musicians in the upper Midwest.
The director first nominates the students and then they put together an audition comprised of scales and a short solo excerpt which is recorded and sent in for judges. This year, Elkton had 4 students nominated and auditioned and two students were selected to participate on bass clarinet.
Awesome job, Bryn & Becca!
Next up on Tails from School: Meet Bertram, Ms. Lynn's 8 month old pup!
A BIG congratulations to our Educator’s Rising program, which sent 5 students to the State Conference in Spearfish over the weekend! Advisor Mrs. Jaacks shared a little about the program for those who may not be familiar with it:
“Elkton High School added a new Career and Technical Student Organization this school year: Educators Rising. A group designed to encourage young people to enter the teaching profession. In this first year, 18 E-LB high school students joined the organization and 5 were able to attend and complete at the State Conference in Spearfish."
At the Conference, Evie Foss received a silver rating on her "teacher created" project, showcasing a Bingo game she created to help students learn and practice skills in showing respect. Samantha Stein, Gabby Meja, Kelsi Barthel, and Faith Jaacks all received gold ratings on the educational bulletin board projects.
Way to go, girls! And thank you to Mrs. Jaacks, who gave a lot of time and effort to help get the new program off and running. It’s been another fun opportunity for our students to do great things beyond the classroom!
“Elkton High School added a new Career and Technical Student Organization this school year: Educators Rising. A group designed to encourage young people to enter the teaching profession. In this first year, 18 E-LB high school students joined the organization and 5 were able to attend and complete at the State Conference in Spearfish."
At the Conference, Evie Foss received a silver rating on her "teacher created" project, showcasing a Bingo game she created to help students learn and practice skills in showing respect. Samantha Stein, Gabby Meja, Kelsi Barthel, and Faith Jaacks all received gold ratings on the educational bulletin board projects.
Way to go, girls! And thank you to Mrs. Jaacks, who gave a lot of time and effort to help get the new program off and running. It’s been another fun opportunity for our students to do great things beyond the classroom!
Sign up for Girls Fastpitch for Summer 2026 season is open.
Questions, Contact LaRee Farnham 605-695-7132
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260474674151155
Questions, Contact LaRee Farnham 605-695-7132
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260474674151155
Elks Snapshot:
Mr. Erickson's Engineering class recently competed with one another in the Balloon-Powered Car Engineering Challenge.
Their mission: Design and build a car powered only by air from a balloon that travels as far and as smoothly as possible. The goal was to ultimately better understand force, motion, and Newton's Laws. Students were taught that good engineers don’t just build — they test, improve, and redesign!
Mr. Erickson's Engineering class recently competed with one another in the Balloon-Powered Car Engineering Challenge.
Their mission: Design and build a car powered only by air from a balloon that travels as far and as smoothly as possible. The goal was to ultimately better understand force, motion, and Newton's Laws. Students were taught that good engineers don’t just build — they test, improve, and redesign!
Please sign up for Boys Baseball ages 7-12 for the Summer 2026 season.
Questions, Contact LaRee Farnham 605-695-7132
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260494763232156
Questions, Contact LaRee Farnham 605-695-7132
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260494763232156
Good luck to the Lady Elks as they open up the Region 2A playoffs tonight against the Cyclones! Elkton-Lake Benton will travel to Clark-Willow Lake for the first round matchup. The game will be played in Willow Lake, and tip-off is set for 7:00pm. If you can't make it to cheer them on in person, the game will air on the Cyclone's live stream at https://www.willowlake.k12.sd.us/live-stream-archives-130cdc1e. Go Lady Elks!
🐾 Introducing Tails from School!
Yes, we love highlighting our staff members and helping you get to know them better - but what about their furry friends who are waiting impatiently at home for them? I’m glad you asked.
Follow along over the next few weeks as we share photos and fun facts about the pets who keep our staff smiling beyond the school day. 🐶🐱 Up first is Lulu!
Yes, we love highlighting our staff members and helping you get to know them better - but what about their furry friends who are waiting impatiently at home for them? I’m glad you asked.
Follow along over the next few weeks as we share photos and fun facts about the pets who keep our staff smiling beyond the school day. 🐶🐱 Up first is Lulu!
Today we’re shining a spotlight on 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Anderson! This is her third year in Elkton, and she loves seeing her students get excited about what they’re learning. Mrs. Anderson’s favorite meal is her mom’s spaghetti, and she thinks everyone should read the Harry Potter series at least once. We assume she has great taste in music, as she knows all the lyrics to the Nelly classic, “Air Force Ones.” Nature is something that inspires her, and Audible is the most used app on her phone. Thank you, Mrs. Anderson, for all the amazing things you do for your students and the Elkton School District each day!
This week at EHS! Post Season Girls' Basketball begins this week! Go Elks!
