Elkton School District #5-3

This week's events at the Home of the Elks!

Season Opener for the Elkton-Lake Benton Football Team! 7pm Kickoff in Waubay against the Waubay-Summit Mustangs! Go Elks!!!

Football kicks off tomorrow night, as the Elks head north to Waubay to take on the Mustangs at 7:00! Here's a season schedule for those in need of one. Good luck Elks!

Share the Warmth is a one-day event where the Salvation Army gives out winter wear items to those in need. Needing items? Know someone needing help staying warm this winter? Looking for a place to volunteer? Click the link to find where to sign up. Every year, this event gives out over 1,000 coats!

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/brookings/share-the-warmth/

This week's events at Elkton Public School! You can always visit the school website to access the full calendar of events throughout the entire year. Go ELKS!!!

Computer check-ins, try to come later rather than earlier today. Network maintenance being done and may not be finished by 3 pm.

PSEO & SD Dual Credit students are responsible for ordering their textbooks & materials for their college classes. Please see email sent to your K12 email account regarding textbook ordering!

Sign up for the Brookings Backpack Project is happening now.

There will be paper copies of this sign up sheet at Open House.

Yearbooks are in! They will be available for purchase in the north gym during open house. The cost is $12 for an Elementary Yearbook and $25 for a High School Yearbook.

Cross Country Gear Store for 2025 is open:
https://elktonlbcrosscountry2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Open House is on Thursday, August 14th from 6-8pm. You can use this Pre Open House Checklist to ensure you have all the necessary items completed for Open House Night.

https://5il.co/3niqv

Remember that Mr. Kory Foss, Elkton Superintendent, will be introducing himself to families at 7pm in the South gym.

Please see the flyer linked below detailing support services in the area for our families.

https://5il.co/3niie

Elkton School District 2025-2026 School District Bulletin is online.

Please click link below to read or print.
https://5il.co/3ndhd

Student Laptop Distribution will occur on the following dates from 3-6 PM in the telecom room:
Fri, 8/15 - Juniors & Seniors
Mon, 8/18 - Sophomores & Freshmen
Tue, 8/19 - 7th & 8th Grades
 
STUDENTS MUST PICK UP LAPTOPS THEMSELVES AND HAVE THEIR COMPLETED PAPERWORK. They need to log in to their computer. Parents, brothers or sisters can’t get their computer. If students are unable to pick up their laptops, they will get them when school starts.

Elkton High School – Back to Sports Night
Apologies for the short notice! If you are unable to attend, please reach out directly to the coach for the sport you are participating in. They will ensure you receive all the required paperwork and information.

Parents and Student-Athletes in Grades 7-12 for the following sports:
Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Sideline Cheer, Competitive Cheer, and Band
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Date & Time:
📅 7–12 Fall Sports Parent/Player Meeting – Tuesday, August 5th
🕕 6:00 PM – North Gym
If you have completed your athletic physical paperwork packet, please bring it and turn it in during this time. If you need the paperwork, please email AD Steve Erickson at steve.erickson@k12.sd.us.
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Breakout Sessions at 6:30 PM
• Football: North Gym (Kaleb.Haas@k12.sd.us)
• Competitive & Sideline Cheer: Lunchroom (Nicole.bye@k12.sd.us)
• Volleyball: South Gym (Mikaela.hoeke@k12.sd.us)
• Cross Country: Telecom Room (Mark.harming@k12.sd.us)
Band Session at 7:00 PM
• Band: Band Room (Ashlynne.terkildsen@k12.sd.us)
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Important Reminder:
If a student is participating in more than one activity, please stop by and check in with the coaches for each sport to ensure you have all the required information.