Parkston School District 33-3

​ American Legion Auxiliary sponsored the Americanism Essay Contest which 6th graders were allowed to participate in. The topic of this year's essay was, "What does Freedom mean to me?" Top essays were chosen from the Parkston 6th grade class; those essays were submitted to the American Legion Auxiliary. Ryder Prickett and Gavin Schoenfelder were chosen as the first and second place winners.

Hope Squad is selling T-Shirts for a fundraiser! All orders must be in by Friday, April 26th! All proceeds will go to Our Home for Mental Health Resources.

Parkston FFA Chapter Members had an excellent time at the State Convention in Brookings this Weekend! Members participated in workshops, the career carnival, competed in Career Development Events, and were recognized for their accomplishments. See below for a list of them: Congratulations to Grace Lindeman for receiving her state degree!! This is a highest award a member can receive from the state association in recognition for their FFA involvement over the years. Emily Walz placed first in the Nursery Operations Category for Proficiency Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects. She now has the opportunity to apply at the National Level. Elle Goehring placed third in Division 3 of the Social Systems Category of the Agriscience Fair with her project entitled "Perceptions of Rodeo Livestock Welfare". Ag Mechanics Team placed 24th Overall Riley Neugebauer, Alex Schelske, Kaden Stokes, Breckin Culbert Agronomy Team placed 9th Overall Brooklyn Wagner placed 20th Ind., Carter Konrad, Josiah Tapio, Angel Pietz Floriculture Placed 8th as a Team Emily Walz placed 3rd Ind. and was recognized on stage, Alyssa Weisz, Isabel Leischner, Hilary Polreis Horse Evaluation placed 7th as a Team Kenley Henke placed 9th and was recognized on stage, Elle Goehring, Kahris Tapio Livestock Evaluation Placed 17th as a Team Carson Bueber, Gage Reichert, Cale Weber Nursery Landscape placed 3rd as a Team and was recognized on stage Drew Braley placed 4th, Elliott Leischner placed 8th, Kyle Walz placed 10th all recognized on stage, Taylor Fink Placed 13th Ind. Lizzy Schoenfelder participated in Poultry Evaluation

Upcoming juniors parents (current sophomores) ... Can you please send me an email or message with email and phone number for the best way to contact you. I'm setting up information for next year and want everyone on the same page since we have lost a few more from that group. We will be having a meeting towards the end of the school year to go over next years goals. we are making a few changes for next year on times also. prom is set for april 12, and fall festival is September 20th please mark those down! we will be selling sheets this year! lots have been asking already. Colleen.mette@k12.sd.us Thank you Mrs. Mette

HOSA was gifted several body system models from Avera St. Benedict with funds from the Camp Med grant. Pictured are senior HOSA members accepting this generous donation. A huge shout out to Ember Dale for organizing an amazing event for our middle and high school students and continually supporting HOSA and our educational endeavors!

The CTE Nutrition & Wellness II class has been busy learning various icing techniques. Today was decorating day! Each lab group selected a different cake theme, and had to use a particular number of icing tips to complete their assigned task. This class has some serious talent!

The 2024 Football Schedule is here! GO TROJANS!!!

The Yearbook Staff needs your help! With cancelled track meets and the first home meet not being until May 9th, we are in need of track photos. If anyone has track pictures, please email them to Heather Andera at heather.andera@k12.sd.us Thank you!!

Due to the forecasted cold temperatures and strong winds, The Parkston Trojan Golf Invite scheduled for 4/19 has been postponed and rescheduled for 4/26. The tournament will still take place at Lakeview Golf Course and start at 10:30am. GO TROJANS!!!

The rain and wind have put a stop to events for today. The track meet at Bon Homme and softball game vs. Lennox have both been postponed. Stay tuned for new dates.

Prom Photo ordering link is https://jlynnstudios.shootproof.com/gallery/phs24 Love the digital download option so you can print and create your own! Pictures turned out amazing! Get your orders in!

Girls golfers turning practice into the Windy Open. Their first meet is this Friday at Lakeview in Mitchell!

National Honor Society Induction will be held Wednesday, April 17th at 1pm. All middle school and high school students will be able to attend as it will be during SRB. We encourage all parents of NHS students to join and help celebrate our new inductees! Pictures of individual students and groups is highly encouraged! The induction ceremony will be live and recorded for later viewing. We hope to see you there!

Parkston Elementary Weekly Update: https://www.smore.com/n/5gparu GO TROJANS!!!

Parkston Junior class worked hard yesterday to get things ready for prom tonight! Grand March starts at 8 pm Doors open at 7:40 Grand March is also televised! After prom starts at 12:30 Photography link to order pics will go out monday! Keep all prom goers in your thoughts tonight for a fun and safe event!

Congrats to Ethan-Parkston Softball on their first-ever varsity WIN! Score was 23-0! Next home game is Tuesday 4/16 at 4:30 w/ Lennox at the Orange Field. See ya there!

prom group photos start at 4:15 tomorrow! once done with a group we will roll to the next group. all classes are doing a group photo! we will get them all done in time for mass, but please be on time. this is for all students, not just those doing grand march or photos. be at school by 7:25 in the mpr to begin lining up for grand march. grand march at 8 p.m

32 Parkston HOSA members attended the 2024 HOSA State Leadership Conference in Sioux Falls over the past two days. Evan Bartelt was selected to sing The National Anthem during the opening session on Thursday. Members competed, attended breakout sessions, and networked with other SD members, colleges, and businesses throughout the conference. Several individuals and teams placed in the Top 10 in their events, but only the Top 3 receive medals and advancement to the International Leadership Conference in Houston, TX, in June. Receiving those honors were senior Mason Neugebauer, 2nd Place in Medical Math; junior Mackenzie Titze, 3rd Place in Family Medicine Physician; and the team of sophomores Finley Bogenreif and Rory Juhnke, 3rd Place in Health Education. (Mackenzie was unable to accept her award on stage as she had to leave early for a softball game.) Congratulations to all members for their outstanding representation of our chapter and school!

Last Call for Yearbook Orders! I would like these in by May 3rd at the latest! Thank you for understanding! #TrojanPride

We had a very successful day at the 5-8 Armour Contest on April 5th. Here are the results: Solo Events: I+: Nora Shepardson I: Emmy Christensen, Alycia Stainbrook, Kathryn Bialas, ,Piper Reichert, Tayah Smith, Emma Wagner, Hayle Weisz, Zoey Gyolai, Jack Jodozi, Aalehya Wilson I-: Slade Tuntland II+: Lexis Fleshner II: Kynnedi Kiple, Malachi Hopkins, Sidney Kniffen Duets: I: Nora Shepardson & Izzy Baumiller, Aalehya & Crew Wilson, Aalehya Wilson & Zoey Gyolai II+: Tyson Bartells & Malachi Hopkins II: Teri Fink & Ashley Buenning, Kathryn Bialas & Piper Reichert, Olivia Bray & Tayah Smith Trios: I: Kathryn Bialas, Kynnedi Kiple, & Piper Reichert, Rylee Heinrich, Zoey Gyolai, & Hayle Weisz Quartet: I: Izzy Baumiller, Emmy Christensen, Teri Fink, & Alycia Stainbrook Quintet: II: Kevonte Bertram, Eli Bruenning, Cooper Morris, Landon Rankin, & Wyatt VanDerLinden Groups: I: 5th Mixed - "Aloha Spirit", 5th Small Ensemble - "Tongo", 6-8 Mixed - "Hero" II+: 6-8 Mixed - "Lakeside Lullaby" II: 5th Girls - "May a Rainbow Run Beside You", 7th Small Ensemble - "Homeward Bound" Congratulations to all students on their amazing performances!