Summer workouts began this morning! Over 40 kids in the weight room! This is for anyone, not just athletes! Would love to see more! Grades 6-12 begin at 6am Monday-Thursday. 4th and 5th graders can come in at 5pm tonight! The rest of our summer schedule is on our website!
Congratulations to Jax Hoftiezer for placing 6th in Class A for the Discus with a throw of 150’ 4”! Way to go, Jax! 🦬🏅
We are sending off our state golfers to Brookings Sunday morning at 8am in the Parkview Parking Lot for those that would like to wish them good luck!
Ian Schweitzer and James Fosheim tee off at 8am Monday and Joe Malm tees off at 9:40am to follow!
Good luck, boys! 🦬⛳️
SC 4th & 5th grade scientists squeezed in a little more science and a lot more fun last Wednesday. They explored surface tension, cohesion and cause and effect with bubbles.
Best Bubbles Recipe:
3 cups warm water
1 cup blue Dawn dishsoap
1/4 cup white corn syrup
Stir gently, avoid making foam. Let sit overnight for best results.
HUGE SHOUTOUT to Coy Ludemann, Mason Stoeser, and Brendon Bothwell who have officially obtained their CDL. Congratulations on putting in the hard work and accomplishing this great feat. We are proud of you!
Congratulations and Good Luck to our four state track qualifiers competing in Sioux Falls this weekend!
Trevor Caldwell starts us off with throwing the shot put this morning at 10:30am!
Jace Hand made it in the javelin, Paxton Deal in the long jump, and Jaxton Hoftiezer in the discus! These three will compete on Saturday!
🦬 Good luck, Buffs! 🦬
Hats Off to these Students! They earned perfect attendance for the entire school year!
Left to Right: Kaven Manning (1st), Sierra Caldwell (4th), Hunter Bochman (3rd), Sawyer Campbell (3rd), Emery Zeller (K), and front - Kelly Caldwell (2nd).
Summer schedules have gone out to students in incoming 6th-12th grades.
Here is our summer workout schedule: https://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us/page/summer-workouts
Weight lifting will be in the Multipurpose/Wrestling Building all summer!
Morning weight lifting is for middle and high school students. Students will workout from 6-8am Monday-Thursday. One hour is lifting, one hour is speed/agility.
See rest of calendar for other open gym opportunities per sport. Team Camps are for high school teams and are planned by HS coaches - reach out to them with questions.
Volleyball, softball, and wrestling workouts are for 6th-12th graders. We are working on MS basketball open gyms.
Incoming 4th and 5th graders can lift at the 5-7pm timeslot if interested.
We are also looking for 2 middle school girls basketball coaches, 1 middle school boys basketball coach, 1 middle school football coach, 1 high school assistant football coach, a head high school volleyball coach, and 1 middle school volleyball coach - reach out to keely.bracelin@k12.sd.us with questions or submit your application.
Here is our summer workout schedule: https://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us/page/summer-workouts
Weight lifting will be in the Multipurpose/Wrestling Building all summer!
Morning weight lifting is for middle and high school students. Students will workout from 6-8am Monday-Thursday. One hour is lifting, one hour is speed/agility.
See rest of calendar for other open gym opportunities per sport. Team Camps are for high school teams and are planned by HS coaches - reach out to them with questions.
Volleyball, softball, and wrestling workouts are for 6th-12th graders. We are working on MS basketball open gyms.
Incoming 4th and 5th graders can lift at the 5-7pm timeslot if interested.
We are also looking for 2 middle school girls basketball coaches, 1 middle school boys basketball coach, 1 middle school football coach, 1 high school assistant football coach, a head high school volleyball coach, and 1 middle school volleyball coach - reach out to keely.bracelin@k12.sd.us with questions or submit your application.
In culmination of a unit on electricity and magnetism, the fifth graders successfully finished their working motors this week.
These students have heard Mrs. Maher talking about “productive struggle” since 3rd grade. It’s exciting to see now how they positively take on challenges and are able to troubleshoot to find solutions.
These students have heard Mrs. Maher talking about “productive struggle” since 3rd grade. It’s exciting to see now how they positively take on challenges and are able to troubleshoot to find solutions.
Sign your girl up for our Fall 2026 season at Fort Pierre – Stanley County Elementary that will activate her potential now and in the future. Season starts September 8 – October 28: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:40 p.m .– 5:10 p.m. Registration for 3rd – 5th grade girls opens July 7th @ 9:00 a.m. central time!!!! – www.embe.org/gotr
Coaches Wanted!! Join us as a coach this season! As long as you can commit to a 1.5-hour practice at 3:40 p.m. once a week for 8 weeks and bring a can-do attitude, we’ll provide everything else you need for a successful -- training, tools, and more! Sign up to coach today at www.embe.org/gotr. Season starts September 8th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Coaches Wanted!! Join us as a coach this season! As long as you can commit to a 1.5-hour practice at 3:40 p.m. once a week for 8 weeks and bring a can-do attitude, we’ll provide everything else you need for a successful -- training, tools, and more! Sign up to coach today at www.embe.org/gotr. Season starts September 8th, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
3-5 grade students were treated to a bowling party in recognition of their end-of-year test scores.
Congratulations to Ian Schweitzer, James Fosheim, and Joe Malm for qualifying for the state golf tournament today!
Ian - 85- 8th Place
James -85 - 10thPlace
Joe - 90 - 15th Place
Way to go! 🦬⛳️
Congratulations to our 2026 Best of Preps Recipients: Carlee Brady, Austyn Norman, Paxton Deal, Landon Bame, and Eddie Duffy!
They were among 20 area athletes that were recognized not only for athletic achievements but leadership and character traits as well by the Capital Journal.
Last week we celebrated student accomplishments in the Middle and High School!
We awarded our Middle School Outstanding Athletes and Performers and Outstanding Students in each course.
For the High School, we recognized Outstanding Students in each course, our Big Dakota Conference All-Conference Team recipients for volleyball and basketball, our end-of-year track and field award recipients, and students who earned top scores on the Pre-ACT and ACT.
For both, we recognized our first time letter winners and returning letter winners.
Congratulations to Liz Nemec, Aaron Malean, JoRayah Walker, and Dylan Kerr on being our ROAMS Students of the Year. These students exemplified respect, ownership, achievement, mindfulness, and safety all year long. They received a certificate and a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart. Way to go!
We are proud of you!
From phosphorescent rocks to meteorites and fossilized dino poo...our 4th grade scientists examined it all during a rock show at the SD Discovery Center.
We are so thankful for this knowledgeable and fun volunteer from the Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society for making this experience possible.
We are so thankful for this knowledgeable and fun volunteer from the Western Dakota Gem and Mineral Society for making this experience possible.
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We’re excited to offer your student(s) access to Sora, our digital reading platform, where they can read eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere, on any device—even offline.
From May 18–August 24, 2026, students can also enjoy the Sora Sweet Reads program, featuring a collection of grade appropriate titles with unlimited access.
Students can log in with their school email and password at https://soraapp.com or through the free Sora app (Android/iOS).
If you need your students email and/or password, please contact Sara Sterling at Sara.Sterling@k12.sd.us.
We’re excited to offer your student(s) access to Sora, our digital reading platform, where they can read eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere, on any device—even offline.
From May 18–August 24, 2026, students can also enjoy the Sora Sweet Reads program, featuring a collection of grade appropriate titles with unlimited access.
Students can log in with their school email and password at https://soraapp.com or through the free Sora app (Android/iOS).
If you need your students email and/or password, please contact Sara Sterling at Sara.Sterling@k12.sd.us.
Here is volleyball camp opportunity right here at home this summer! For middle and high school players!
https://forms.gle/2QSUmzC87JcTqyJp8
https://forms.gle/2QSUmzC87JcTqyJp8
Mrs. Gloe’s class has been studying butterflies and observed the life cycle firsthand. On Thursday, they released their butterflies. They also grew marigold plants, which they planted in the Butterfly Garden. Early childhood students joined them for the butterfly fun!
Brady Gaer from Oahe Electric and Jennifer Gross from East River Electric visited the 4th-grade science classrooms to help students understand where their electricity comes from and how to conserve it.
The students enjoyed the hands-on (and feet-on!), even hair-raising, lessons!
The students enjoyed the hands-on (and feet-on!), even hair-raising, lessons!
Last week of school! Here we go, Buffs!
Tuesday - Region golf @ Hillsview in Pierre, 10am
Thursday - Last Day of School - Track @ Last Chance Meet in Gettysburg
Good luck to our Buffs and Lady Buffs trying to qualify for state meets this week! Go get 'em! 🦬
Tuesday - Region golf @ Hillsview in Pierre, 10am
Thursday - Last Day of School - Track @ Last Chance Meet in Gettysburg
Good luck to our Buffs and Lady Buffs trying to qualify for state meets this week! Go get 'em! 🦬