Ethan School District 17-1

The scheduled track meet on Tuesday @ Parkston has been cancelled.

Now Hiring: Special Education Teacher (Elementary)
When: Next school year (2026-2027)

The Ethan School District is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to support students with individualized learning needs and help them reach their full potential.

Requirements:
Valid South Dakota teaching certification in Special Education
👉 Apply here: https://www.ethan.k12.sd.us/o/esdsd/page/job-opportunities

Join our team and make a difference in students’ lives!
If interested please contact Tim Hawkins (tim.hawkins@k12.sd.us or 605-888-9349)

Watch history come to life with our 3rd and 4th grade students at the Wax Museum today! Our students are ready to bring their historical figures to life and share what they’ve learned. The Wax Museum will be held from 2:00–3:00 PM in the main gym. Doors at the east elementary entrance will open at 1:45 PM. Come support our students and enjoy this fun, interactive experience!

The softball game scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed and rescheduled for Friday, April 10th at 4:30 PM.

Live Results link for today's track meet: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/61489?_gl=1*5a283u*_ga*MTE3NDU0OTUzOS4xNzc0OTczNTM3*_ga_CV6QCFM8SJ*czE3NzQ5NzM1MzckbzEkZzEkdDE3NzQ5NzM3MTckajQ5JGwwJGgw

Good luck to all the track runners at their first meet today in Mt. Marty! Here is the link to follow results: https://dakotatiming.anet.live/meets/62717

Parkston Baseball Schedule is in details - see image for details.

Now Hiring: Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Fall 2026)

We are currently seeking a long-term substitute teacher for the Fall of the 2026 school year.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Tim at Hawkins@k12.sd.us

On behalf of the players and coaches, we would like to sincerely thank you for all the support that we received last week from the administration, school, fans, and entire Ethan community. It is our goal to represent all of you well by our play, by our attitude, and by our behavior on and off the court. We are truly blessed by being part of this community. This was an entire Ethan title.

Coach Young

We are in need of workers for our Track Meet in Parkston on April 7th beginning at 1:30 PM. If you are available to help with field events, please contact Mary Beyer at mary.beyer@k12.sd.us or 605-888-9349.

We truly appreciate any support from parents and community members. No prior experience is necessary—guidance and assistance will be provided.

Ham Bingo - March 29th - see image for details

Junior High track meets have been added to the athletics calendar. Please note that dates and details are subject to change. Please make sure your notifications are on in your Rustler app.

A Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. The agenda is available under Menu → Minutes & Agenda.

Ethan Parkston Track and Field A couple reminders! **Today is the last day to order EP gear! The link ends tonight! https://stores.inksoft.com/ethan_parkston_track/shop/home ** Middle School track practice starts tomorrow at 4:00!

We are looking to hire a student for summer custodial help!

This is a great opportunity to gain work experience while helping get our school ready for the upcoming year. Duties will include general cleaning, maintenance support, and assisting with summer projects around the building.

Start Date: May 26
Pay: $12–$15 per hour (based on experience)

To apply, please contact Mary Beyer at mary.beyer@k12.sd.us
and complete an application found on our website: https://www.ethan.k12.sd.us/o/esdsd/page/job-opportunities

For questions or more information, feel free to reach out!

*Attention Prom Attendees* Prom Grand March is at 7:30 PM, March 28, with the dance to follow until 11:30 PM. Prom Pictures will be done by Mark's Photographic Images. Please see the attached picture for more information on the time. You can prepay online up to 1 PM on March 28; paper forms can be picked up from Mrs. Henrickson or Mrs. Gustafson. Here's the link to prepay online: Marks Photographic Images - Pro Photography Online Sales

Shoutout to our youth wrestlers! Congratulations to the following Ethan wrestlers who have qualified for State, kicking off tomorrow in Sioux Falls:

Parkston Youth Wrestling:
Maverick Beyer
Ty Roskens
Teagan Anderson

American Outlaws Youth:
Rylan Paul
Rudy Holzer
Brayden Paul
Bentlee Aragon
Tinley Aragon
Alli Paul

Best of luck to all our wrestlers at State—we’re proud of you!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Prairie Reader competition! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I am grateful for everyone's help and dedication!

Students, thank you for all the time you put in this year. You should be proud of yourselves! You represented Ethan well!

The results from yesterday's competition are as follows:
4th grade - Stone, Kaizen, and Piper- 1st place
5th grade - Reba, Morgan, and Ruth - 1st place
7th grade - Braxtyn, Kate, Madison - 2nd place
Overall Team - 2nd place

Mrs. Herman

🚨📚 YEARBOOKS ARE READY TO ORDER… AND YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS 🚨📚

This isn’t just a book… this is THE story of our year.
The moments. The memories. The wins. The heartbreaks. The laughs. The legacy.

From big-time victories to everyday moments that made this year unforgettable… it’s ALL inside. And trust us… this is one you’re going to want to look back on.

🔥 Yearbooks are ON SALE NOW for just $35 🔥
⏳ But not for long… prices go up to $40 on April 1

Don’t be the one saying “I wish I would’ve bought one…”

🎟️ Order yours here, No Paper Orders this year:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1042050/ETHAN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2025091804203588352/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2025091804203593352#design/0

📣 Get yours before the price goes up!