Please join your child's conferences Wednesday and Thursday, February 15 and 16. Middle-High School conferences will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Middle/High School Gym. Elementary conferences are scheduled via the link elementary classroom teachers emailed out.
Happy Birthday to Savannah Swisher, Tyren Jacobsen, and Nic Deal.
Nic's wish is for an Xbox!
The public is invited to attend the Stanley County School One-Act Play Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The play, “937” by Don Zolidis will be presented at 9:45 a.m. in the middle-high school gym. There is no charge to attend however, a free-will offering is appreciated.
Happy Birthday today Quintin Bjorum!
Happy Birthday yesterday to Camryn Norman and Alekza Garcia
Congratulations to the “One Act Play” cast and crew. State competition was held February 2-4, 2023 at O'Gorman High School in Sioux Falls. Receiving outstanding actor/actress awards were Riley Runge, Abby Wyly, Ryder Roseland, Cloey Voigt, Jackson Robbennolt, and Cadence Hand. The play performed was "937" by Don Zolidis.
Hats off to our wrestlers at the Big Dakota Conference Tournament held Saturday, February 4, 2023. As a team, SC placed 4th in the conference and 5th overall. Individual place winners were champion Colton Brady, and second-place Chase Hanson. Finishing with third-place in their respective weight classes were Witt Myers, Coy Ludemann, and Hayden Roggow. Taking fifth place was Spencer Sargent. Sixth-place finishers were Landon Bame, Case Kolda, and Tayten Walker.
Great job to our gymnasts at Wagner on Friday, February 3. Rachel Nemec, Addy Deal, Timber Hanson, and Elena Hebb qualified for state.
Stanley County Elementary has a special fundraiser. Ms. Shari Beeghly, our Stanley County Elementary 4th and 5th grade ELA Teacher, and former Orton Country School teacher is battling cancer. All students elementary thru high school are encouraged to participate as she taught many of the middle and high school students in the past. To help her out, there is a “Change War” between the students. The Change War will start on Monday, February 6 and end on Thursday, February 16. Change, dollar bills, and checks made to SC Schools will be accepted. The classroom that raises the most money will get to choose a pizza party or sundaes for the class. Other planned fundraisers include: a Pink Out Night with a 50/50 at the basketball doubleheader game on Friday, February 17; donation buckets at the concession stand during events through the end of the season; and a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on Thursday, April 6th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Maher was named the December Staff Member of the Month. She does such fun and wonderful things as our sole 3rd-grade teacher. She has jumped in and done an outstanding job building relationships, keeping the students learning, and engaged in exciting projects at school. Thank you, Mrs. Maher. We appreciate you!!
SC Student Council Collecting for Missouri Shores
Below is a list of dates and times for the mobile food truck. If you cannot make it during these times, you can send someone in your place to collect the food items.
Mobile Food Truck dates and times:
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 : 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The pick-up location is at the River City Transit lot.
The mobile food pantry is designed to reach community members without having to go to the food pantry. It is a drive-through style, and the food is loaded directly into vehicles. All in need of food assistance are welcome to come and receive food at no cost to the family.
You do not need an ID or tax forms for this, but you will be asked to register your family if picking up food (if someone picks it up for you, you will need to provide information about the family you are picking it up for). You will be asked to self-declare your income.
The Ta-Tonka Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 11 new members on Monday, January 23, 2023. New members are pictured left to right – Kaysen Magee, Grace Sargent, Rachel Nemec, Luna Garcia, Tatum Scott, Dalyn Heezen, Keira Briggs, Morgan Hoffman, Hayden Roggow, and Colton Brady. New member Reese Hand was unavailable for the photo. These students exemplify the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Hats off to these young adults!
Enrichment Friday - January 27, 2023 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Happy Birthday to Racheal Runge.
Her Birthday wish is a win tonight against Gregory.
The 8th grade boys will play first today against Lower Brule at 4:30pm followed by our 7th grade game. Thank you!