School will dismiss on that last day (May 25th) at 1:30pm. This early dismissal best aligns with transportation provided by the Lake Benton School on that day. It also allows staff the time to complete their end of the year tasks.
Track meet at Deuel on Thursday April 21st.
Field events start at 2:00pm and running events start at 3:00pm.
On Thursday, April 14th the Elkton Fire & Ambulance Departments conducted a training exercise. The school district was approached by Arend Schuurman about using the school. The training simulated a fire in the Industrial Arts room along with the search and rescue of two students. The school district was able to show members of both departments where certain items of interest are located throughout the building including how and where to the read the alarm system. We want to thank the members of Elkton Fire & Ambulance Departments for all they do to protect our community.
The Kiwanis Relays scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday) are canceled.
Deuel is checking to see if enough teams will come to a meet on Thursday.
We are hoping to attend on Thursday.
Edible Easter Baskets created by Mrs. Stuefen's Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition and Wellness students. Shout out to my subs for helping the students!
8th Grade Parent Night for 8th grade students and parents on Monday, April 25th at 6:30 PM in the North Gym to help with the process of preparing for high school. I strongly urge you to attend with your child, as I will be reviewing important information related to your child’s career/college planning, as well as the SD Graduation Requirements/Elkton High School Graduation Requirements. In addition, at the end of the presentation, students will review their Personal Learning Plans with their parents and make requests for courses for next school year.
Please note, the school board had to amend the 2022-2023 school calendar. January 2nd will now be a NO school day. As a result, one day was added to the end of calendar. The last day of school will now be May 17th. The new calendar is available on the school website.
ORR held a golf meet at the Madison Country Club on April 12th. The Elks had five varsity boys, two junior high girls, and six junior high boys playing. Each golfer played 9 holes today. The varsity played the back nine and the junior high played the front nine.
Elementary parents - this is the last week to order the 2021-2022 PreK-6 yearbook. Please contact the school or place your order online by the end of the week to ensure availability: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ElktonElementary2022
Hardcover K-12 yearbooks can be ordered until the end of the school year.
Today's (Tuesday April 12th) HS Track Meet in Volga is cancelled due to cold weather/forecasted conditions.
Due to a frigid weather forecast and high winds, the De Smet Invitational Track Meet on Thursday, April 14th has been CANCELLED.
Congratulations are in order for these students on their accomplishments at State FCCLA.
Maya Jensen - Gold
Madde Jensen - Gold- Top Superior (we will know if she made it to nationals later on today)
Kiera Larson - Silver
Hannah Schuurman - Silver
Madisyn Nielsen and Jenae Christensen - Silver
Also, congratulations to Mr. Gebhart for being recognized at State for his 31 years of doing the sound system.
Due to current road conditions, there will be a 10:00am late start Friday, April 8th.
There will be no breakfast served. There will be no morning preschool.
Kindergarten will still attend their field trip. They will leave when the buses arrive.
Doors at the school will open at 9:30am.
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The Elkton School District will have a 10:00 am late start today, April 8th.
Breakfast on Friday will be the yogurt cup and graham snacks that were scheduled for Thursday.
Friday’s lunch will remain Cheese French Bread pizza.
Monday’s lunch will be the BBQs that were scheduled for today.
Vince Relays scheduled for Saturday, 4/9/22 in Elkton have been cancelled. There is NO makeup date. The weather the past couple of days has saturated our facility and the inability to get things set up, painted, and ready to host a quality meet have led to this decision.
Here are the remote learning times for elementary classes (Teachers are available all day to answer any questions or set up additional meeting times):
8:30-9:30 4th grade
9:30-10:30 3rd grade
10:30-11:30 Kindergarten
11:30-12:30 5th grade
12:30-1:30 6th grade
1:30-2:30 1st grade
2:30-3:30 2nd grade
The Elkton School District will have an e-Learning day on Thursday, April 7th based on the forecasted weather conditions.
Track and Field:
Barnes - Evans Relays today in Flandreau has been Cancelled.
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• June 26-30, 2022 – Black Hills State University
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