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There will be three 3-yr. positions open for the Ethan School Board starting July 2025. Petitions may be taken out on January 31st, 2025 with the last day to file petitions on February 28th, 2025. Only in district residents can run for school board as well as sign petitions. A joint city/school election is set April 8th, 2025.
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Congrats to the PEH Gymnastics Team last night we got a new session high team score of a 137.5. Beam Queens were Claire, Addison, Piper, and Carlie.
Individual scores and pictures in image.
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Are you looking for a prom dress? Prom Dresses, Accessories and Shoes! The Glass Slipper will be held Saturday, February 1st at River Tree Church. See image for details!
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"Reminder: Pep Squad payments are due! Thank you! 🙂 Also, if you do not want your child to have face paint for the Pep Squad performance, please reach out to Mrs. Herman at lexy.herman@k12.sd.us. Thank you! 🙂"
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Change of THEME TONIGHT!! Black out will be the theme tonight instead of Frat! GO RUSTLERS!!
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As we get ready for preschool screenings on March 18, we're compiling a list of families interested in enrolling their child in Ethan's preschool program for next fall, 2025. If your child will be 4 years old by September 1, 2025 they qualify to attend. Families on the school census will receive a letter in the next month, but if you're not on the census, please contact Jen Klumb at Jennifer.Klumb@k12.sd.us or Mary Beyer at 227-4211. Additionally, anyone with children birth to age 4 can call to ensure they're included for early childhood updates.
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Thank you to the Ethan Community from the National Honor Society for your generous donations of food before the holidays. Four hundred pounds of food was delivered to the Salvation Army before Christmas! Thanks to CHS for making the delivery!
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The Davison County Child Protection Team is hosting a free educational event for parents and professionals! We are focusing on education on the dangers that are present with technology use for children. Attached is the flyer. Try to attend if you can!
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Ethan Basketball and Cheer pictures are up and ready! Just text the code ETHAN25W to the number 90738 on your phone. You will get access to the gallery and can order them online. If there are any questions please contact Amy Storm. GO RUSLTERS!
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Congratulations to Jalen Thomas for receiving the Distinguished Rustler this month. Nice work Jalen!
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Pregame Meal tomorrow night at the doubleheader game! Come and support FCCLA and the Rustlers!
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Congrats to the Gymnastics Team on winning the Hot Springs meet over break! Here are the results and beam queens, Addison, Rory, Lily, and Carlie.
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If you are unable to make the trip to Madison tonight to watch the Boys' team, you will be able to watch from home using the following link. Note that there is a $10 charge.
https://bigsiouxmedia.com/2025-americas-hometown-basketball-classic/
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Tomorrow's boys and girls basketball doubleheader with Scotland/Menno will be played in Menno. Both Junior Varsity games will start at 5:00 with the Varsity Girls to follow at approximately 6:15 and Boys Varsity game at approximately 7:45. Mr. Hawkins
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Congratulations to Mrs. Roudabush on her new grandsons, TWINS, Luke & Dean, born December 30th!! Both of them are at home and doing well. Congrats Grandma!
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Are you looking for something to do on break?? TOMORROW and MONDAY morning basketball at the Corn Palace. Saturday - 10:30AM Boys Basketball vs MCM and Monday - 9:00AM Girls Basketball vs Hamlin. Come and cheer on the Rustlers!!
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Ethan School wants to wish all of you and your family a joyful and peaceful Christmas season filled with love and happiness. Thank you for being a cherished part of our school community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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A reminder that the SDHSAA winter moratorium is in effect from Monday Dec 23rd until Thursday, Dec 26th. Student Athletes involved in varsity winter sports may not use school facilities during this time. Enjoy the break!
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Tomorrow at the basketball game, the elementary bathrooms will be CLOSED. Please use high school bathrooms, thank you!
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Tonight's planned doubleheader in Huron vs. JVC has been postponed. Forecasted plummeting temperatures combined with high winds and already accumulated snowfall and ice in the Huron area would create hazardous drving conditions especially on the return trip tonight.
The game has been postponed until Monday, Feb 3rd with the following start times----
Boys JV- 4:00
Girls V- 5:15pm
Boys V- 6:30pm