Parkston FFA is well represented at the NATIONAL level this week!! We are SO PROUD of their accomplishments and we know they will represent our chapter, school, and community very well.
As the South Dakota state winner, Grace Lindeman will be competing in the Employability Skills contest. Earlier this fall she submitted a resume, job application, cover letter, thank you letter, and completed a virtual interview. On Wednesday she will complete an in-person interview and thank you letter and we will find out if she advances to the next round of competition.
Earlier this summer Emily Walz submitted her state winning Nursery Operations Proficiency to compete at Nationals where she earned a Bronze rating. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Congratulations!
Kacy Goehring and Ashlyn Tapio have earned their American Degree! The American degree is the highest degree an FFA member can receive in the National FFA Organization. Only FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experiences are eligible for the American FFA Degree. Members must have earned and productively invested at least $7,500, or have earned and productively invested at least $1,500 and worked 2,250 outside of school hours through their SAEs. This degree is awarded to less than 1% of all FFA members!
FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS ARE THIS THURSDAY Oct. 24th
HOME vs. Stanley Co. --- 7:00 PM START
Please note that the price of admission for all first-round, quarter-final and semi-final SDHSAA Football Playoff contests has been set by the SDHSAA Board of Directors and is $7 for Adults and $5 for Students. A reminder that this also means our Activity Passes cannot be accepted and our students will have to pay to get in the game.
Junior Parent meeting today at 4 in the commons.
Parkston HOSA was personally invited to spend the morning at DWU for a Health Professions Day. The Chamberlain Chapter was also in attendance. Members got to practice injecting insulin into an orange with the aide of a junior or senior year nursing student and then they got to chat with them about their schooling and clinical experiences. They also got to hear from a panel of pre-professional health science majors, athletic training students, and professors of nursing, chemistry, and athletic training. They finished the morning with a campus tour and lunch, courtesy of DWU. It was a great experience to get on campus, experience one-on-one interactions, and learn more about opportunities that are just down the road. Thank you, DWU!
Congratulations to the Oral Interp team on a successful first tournament!
Mason Travis: Superior in Humor; Excellent in Storytelling
Hilary Polreis: Excellent in Humor
Gabe Ehlers: Superior in Humor
Autumn Buenning: Excellent in Humor
Kynnedi Kiple: Excellent Plus in Poetry
Knnedi Kiple and Kathryn Bialas: Excellent Plus in Duet
Lenna Busch and Lexis Fleshner: Excellent in Duet
Mallory Rolf: Excellent in Storytelling
Thanks PHS Staff for all you do!
CONGRATULATIONS to Hunter, Sadie, and Ella on qualifying for the State XC Meet!!!!
Good Luck to the Oral Interp team as they go to their FIRST meet in Lennox!
Come out and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month tomorrow night at the volleyball game vs. Parker! Starting at at 5:15 PM, you can get a pink hair extension to support "We Care, Pink Hair". HOSA and FCCLA are partnering with Avera to raise funds for the Avera Cancer Institute during Breast Cancer Awareness month. A $10 donation is suggested for each extension. Proceeds specifically from "We Care, Pink Hair" will go directly to help patients receiving care . Purple extensions will also be available to honor any and all cancer survivors.
Dig Pink Night in Wagner was a huge success all around! Over $2000 raised for cancer and the Dig Pink trophy is home again where it belongs!!🩷🩷
DIG PINK NIGHT @ Parkston: Thursday, October 17th vs Parker. Spectators are encouraged to wear PINK! HOSA and FCCLA are sponsoring Chuck-a-Duck, Italian Sodas, Popcorn Balls, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Hair Tinsel.....come out and support the cause. All proceeds will be donated to our local pink ladies organization.
Our Dig Pink Night is tomorrow in Wagner! MS matches start at 4:00 pm and HS matches start with the C team at 5:00. We'd love to see you there! Go Trojans! 🩷💙🧡🩷
🎉 LAST CALL FOR TROJAN GEAR! 🎉
Get ready to rep your Trojan pride in style! Tuesday is the FINAL day to snag our awesome NEW designs for the 2024-2025 school year! 🧡💙
Whether you’re cozying up at home, cheering from the stands, or strolling through town, we’ve got everything to keep your Trojan spirit alive. Pajama pants, jackets, blankets, hats – you name it, we’ve got it! Plus, even if you grabbed something earlier, you’ll want to check out these fresh styles!
Don’t wait – get your hands on the must-have gear that’s perfect for every event, all year long. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these fun and bold designs!
💥 Orange and blue never looked so good! 💥
https://stores.inksoft.com/parkston_spirit
Junior Parents meeting on October 20th to discuss after prom! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Heather Andera or Sarah Holloway!
Partner up with Trojan Football Cheerleading and HOSA and wear PINK tonight to the football game versus WW to spread and support breast cancer awareness!!!
Mark your calendars for our Annual PTO elementary Glow Party!!!
It's Fire Prevention Week! The fire whistles will sound tonight at 6:30-this is your cue to practice your fire escape plans with your families. Take time to test your smoke detectors as well. Then, at 7pm, come down to the Fire Station to check out the fire trucks and equipment!
reminder of meeting tonight!
EIGHT Parkston FCCLA Members spent their day off from school building leadership skills! Members attend Fall Leadership Conference in Huron, SD to learn more about the FCCLA organization, network, and make memories. PHS is growing future leaders!
Follow the Parkston Trojans tomorrow and Tuesday as they compete in the State A Boys Golf Tourney. 24SDBOYSA is the code for Golfgenius.com Go Trojans!
