📣 REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK!
Open House – Thursday, August 13th | 6:00–8:00 PM
Open House is for PreK–6th grade students and families. Pork sandwiches will be served in the kitchen!
• 9th–12th: Laptop & schedule pickup is Monday, August 17th. Schedule is under Menu-Welcome Letter
• 7th & 8th: Laptop pickup will be on the first day of school.
📰 Daily Bulletin
The Daily Bulletin is now active! You should receive it by email each school day, and it is also available on our website.
If you are not receiving the Daily Bulletin and would like to, please email mary.beyer@k12.sd.us.
We’ll continue to keep everyone updated as much as possible.
Open House – Thursday, August 13th | 6:00–8:00 PM
Open House is for PreK–6th grade students and families. Pork sandwiches will be served in the kitchen!
• 9th–12th: Laptop & schedule pickup is Monday, August 17th. Schedule is under Menu-Welcome Letter
• 7th & 8th: Laptop pickup will be on the first day of school.
📰 Daily Bulletin
The Daily Bulletin is now active! You should receive it by email each school day, and it is also available on our website.
If you are not receiving the Daily Bulletin and would like to, please email mary.beyer@k12.sd.us.
We’ll continue to keep everyone updated as much as possible.
🍎 FOOD SERVICE UPDATES FOR 2026–2027 🍎
We have several food service updates as we get ready for the new school year!
🍽️ SCHOOL MENU IS READY!
The school breakfast and lunch menu is now available! You can find it:
• Under the Dining section on our website
• Under Student Links → Documents
📝 FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS
At Open House, we will have paper Free & Reduced Meal Applications available for families to complete.
We strongly encourage families to complete an application, even if you are unsure whether you will qualify. The number of completed applications can benefit the school and help with funding and other programs, so every completed application is important!
💻 Prefer to apply online?
You can complete the application through EduTrack:
Log in to Family Login – EduTrack
Click Apply for Free/Reduced Benefits
Follow the questions to complete and submit your application.
💳 WANT TO PAY AHEAD FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH?
You can add money to your student's lunch account ONLINE through Infinite Campus!
Log in to Infinite Campus and follow these steps:
Fees → My Accounts → Optional Payment → Add to Cart → My Cart → Enter the amount you would like to pay → Add Payment Method → Submit Payment
💰 CHECKING YOUR LUNCH BALANCE
To view your student's current lunch balance, please continue to log in to your EduTrack Software. account as usual. If you are not in EduTrack, please contact office: mary.beyer@k12.sd.us
We know that's a lot of food service information at once! 😊 Please reach out to the school office if you have questions or need help accessing any of these options.
We have several food service updates as we get ready for the new school year!
🍽️ SCHOOL MENU IS READY!
The school breakfast and lunch menu is now available! You can find it:
• Under the Dining section on our website
• Under Student Links → Documents
📝 FREE & REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS
At Open House, we will have paper Free & Reduced Meal Applications available for families to complete.
We strongly encourage families to complete an application, even if you are unsure whether you will qualify. The number of completed applications can benefit the school and help with funding and other programs, so every completed application is important!
💻 Prefer to apply online?
You can complete the application through EduTrack:
Log in to Family Login – EduTrack
Click Apply for Free/Reduced Benefits
Follow the questions to complete and submit your application.
💳 WANT TO PAY AHEAD FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH?
You can add money to your student's lunch account ONLINE through Infinite Campus!
Log in to Infinite Campus and follow these steps:
Fees → My Accounts → Optional Payment → Add to Cart → My Cart → Enter the amount you would like to pay → Add Payment Method → Submit Payment
💰 CHECKING YOUR LUNCH BALANCE
To view your student's current lunch balance, please continue to log in to your EduTrack Software. account as usual. If you are not in EduTrack, please contact office: mary.beyer@k12.sd.us
We know that's a lot of food service information at once! 😊 Please reach out to the school office if you have questions or need help accessing any of these options.
Parents and Families are invited to join us for a Title I Family Informational Meeting on Thursday, August 13th, at 6:30 PM in the Music Room.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about our Title I program, how it supports student learning, what services are available to students, and how families can be involved in their student's educational success. We look forward to seeing you and partnering with you to help our students have a successful school year!
- Mrs. McCardle
This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about our Title I program, how it supports student learning, what services are available to students, and how families can be involved in their student's educational success. We look forward to seeing you and partnering with you to help our students have a successful school year!
- Mrs. McCardle
📌 Kindergarten & 6th Grade Parents – Immunization Reminder
Please make sure your child has the required immunizations completed as soon as possible for the upcoming school year.
If your child still needs any of the required immunizations, please schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider soon.
If you plan to request an exemption from the immunization requirements, please contact the school office for information and to complete the appropriate Certificate of Exemption paperwork. During open house please come to the office to sign the form.
Thank you for helping us get everything ready for the start of the school year!
Please make sure your child has the required immunizations completed as soon as possible for the upcoming school year.
If your child still needs any of the required immunizations, please schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider soon.
If you plan to request an exemption from the immunization requirements, please contact the school office for information and to complete the appropriate Certificate of Exemption paperwork. During open house please come to the office to sign the form.
Thank you for helping us get everything ready for the start of the school year!
If your daughter is interesting in playing volleyball this fall there is a 7th-12th Parents/Player meeting tonight in the gym. Parents meeting will be at 6:30pm, players at 7pm.
I have been getting a steady stream of sports physicals, THANK YOU, please keep them coming by either turning them into your student's coach, the office at the school, or via email. Students must have their physicals done, before they can be allowed to practice.
Clay Target Team - see image for details
First Week of Cross Country Practice.
August 10-14
Monday 8am & 4pm
Tuesday 4pm
Wednesday 8am & 4pm
Thursday 4pm
Friday 8am & 4pm
All high school and junior high runners must have a completed physical on file before the first day of practice. Physical forms are below. Please submit the entire physical packet, not just the page containing the physician's signature.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Digmann Jared.digmann@k12.sd.us
Football Practice Information
High school football practice will begin Thursday, August 6, at 8:00 a.m. in Ethan.
Junior high football practice will begin Monday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. in Ethan.
All high school and junior high players must have a completed physical on file before the first day of practice. Physical forms are available on the school website. Please submit the entire physical packet, not just the page containing the physician's signature.
On the first day of practice, players only need to bring their football helmet and completed physical paperwork (if it has not already been turned in).
High school football practice will begin Thursday, August 6, at 8:00 a.m. in Ethan.
Junior high football practice will begin Monday, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. in Ethan.
All high school and junior high players must have a completed physical on file before the first day of practice. Physical forms are available on the school website. Please submit the entire physical packet, not just the page containing the physician's signature.
On the first day of practice, players only need to bring their football helmet and completed physical paperwork (if it has not already been turned in).
Gymnastics camp- see image for details.
Youth Football Registration is NOW OPEN!! CLICK LINK to REGISTER-- https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/71887 Register now to ensure you're ready for the 2026 season. There is football for grades 1st-6th. First and second graders have a flag option. All Flag registrants will receive a reversible t-shirt jersey as part of their registration. 3rd-6th Tackle Equipment Checkout will take place on August 16th at 6:00pm in the Parkston Armory. -First practice will take place on 8/20 from 6:30-8:00pm. This program will run from 8/20-10/10. 1st and 2nd grade Flag practice will start on 9/1 from 6:30-7:30. This program runs once a week for four weeks.
💙🤍 Limited-Time Seahawk Cheer Fundraiser! 🤍💙
Support the Seahawk Cheer Team by ordering from our exclusive, limited-time Seahawk apparel fundraiser! Shirts include toddler sizes!
🛍️ How to Order:
💙 Complete an order form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlJtW2gjiHQ0z5-n7GCDX4RvJxkD7byy28TgcUGYAHYxSGPA/viewform?usp=embed_facebook
💙 Or email your order to Kendra.Erickson@k12.sd.us.
Please submit one order form per shirt ordered. So for example, if ordering 3 shirts you will fill out 3 google forms.
⏰ Don’t wait! Orders close tomorrow at 7:00 PM. These exclusive designs will not be available after the fundraiser ends.
Thank you for supporting the Seahawk Cheer Team! We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their Seahawk pride this football season! 🏈📣💙
Parents and guardians, we just received word today that we have lost another part-time bus driver for at least the next three months. This loss puts us in an extremely difficult situation which may force us to look at other options for bus routes this coming school year. At this time, no final decisions have been made, and we are actively working to recruit additional drivers and explore every possible solution. However, we want to give families as much advance notice as possible so you can begin considering alternative transportation arrangements if needed. We understand how important reliable transportation is for our students and families, and we recognize that this situation may create difficulties. We will continue to keep you informed as more information becomes available and will communicate any decisions as soon as possible. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a school bus driver, please contact the school office for more information. Thank you for your understanding, patience, and support as we work through this challenge together. Mr. Hawkins
🚍 Just One Position Left to Fill at Ethan School!
We're still looking for a Bus Driver to join our team and help transport our students safely on daily routes.
Don't have your CDL yet? No problem! Ethan School will pay for your training to help you earn your bus driver's license.
Call the school office at 605-888-9349 for more information or to apply.
We're still looking for a Bus Driver to join our team and help transport our students safely on daily routes.
Don't have your CDL yet? No problem! Ethan School will pay for your training to help you earn your bus driver's license.
Call the school office at 605-888-9349 for more information or to apply.
The gym will be re-open tomorrow, Thursday, July 16th!
If you're able to help in any way, your support of this loving family would be deeply appreciated.
The gym is still closed. We’ll let everyone know as soon as it’s reopened and available to use. Thanks for your patience!
📚 2026–2027 Student Registration is Now Open!
Registration for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year is now available. Go to ethan.k12.sd.us and Click Menu - Scroll down - Welcome Letter.
Returning Families: If your student's address, name, emergency contacts, or other information has changed, please log in to Infinite Campus and update your registration. We also encourage you to review each section, as several forms and items have been updated for the new school year. Every family needs to sign the documents and e-mail or drop off to Mary B in the office.
New Families/Students: Welcome! Please click the registration link to begin the enrollment process.
📢 New for the 2026–2027 School Year:
Our regular school day will begin at 8:15 AM and dismiss at 3:05 PM each day.
We look forward to another great school year and can't wait to see everyone in August!
Registration for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year is now available. Go to ethan.k12.sd.us and Click Menu - Scroll down - Welcome Letter.
Returning Families: If your student's address, name, emergency contacts, or other information has changed, please log in to Infinite Campus and update your registration. We also encourage you to review each section, as several forms and items have been updated for the new school year. Every family needs to sign the documents and e-mail or drop off to Mary B in the office.
New Families/Students: Welcome! Please click the registration link to begin the enrollment process.
📢 New for the 2026–2027 School Year:
Our regular school day will begin at 8:15 AM and dismiss at 3:05 PM each day.
We look forward to another great school year and can't wait to see everyone in August!
Hello! I hope all of you are enjoying your summer!
Parents of students in grades 2-12:
I am reaching out regarding Prairie Readers. Prairie Readers in a reading competition that takes place in Armour. Participants are required to read certain books and then will work as a team to answer comprehension questions such as "In which book did a character vacation in Hawaii?". They will respond by naming the book title and the last name of the book's author. They will compete against their grade level (example: 2nd grade students from Ethan will compete against 2nd grade students from participating schools).
This year, we have been fortunate to receive the book list early. The current book list will be attached to this message.
Sign-ups will be a little different this year. In order to get a better idea of who plans to participate in the 2027 competition, I am going to wait to send out the link with the sign-up form until the beginning of December. Because of busy schedules, this will allow students time to decide whether they’d like to see it through and participate. If your child is interested, they are more than welcome to start reading as soon as possible. Students will be welcome to check out books from my classroom and/or the library once the school year begins.
Because many books on this year’s list are new to us, I have put together a Thriftbooks wishlist if you are interested in purchasing and donating books for this year’s competition.
Thriftbooks Wishlist: https://www.thriftbooks.com/list/share/b6b7e40a3a890657756df5efddbdc02e/
We appreciate your support! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lexy.herman@k12.sd.us. Thank you! 😊
Parents of students in grades 2-12:
I am reaching out regarding Prairie Readers. Prairie Readers in a reading competition that takes place in Armour. Participants are required to read certain books and then will work as a team to answer comprehension questions such as "In which book did a character vacation in Hawaii?". They will respond by naming the book title and the last name of the book's author. They will compete against their grade level (example: 2nd grade students from Ethan will compete against 2nd grade students from participating schools).
This year, we have been fortunate to receive the book list early. The current book list will be attached to this message.
Sign-ups will be a little different this year. In order to get a better idea of who plans to participate in the 2027 competition, I am going to wait to send out the link with the sign-up form until the beginning of December. Because of busy schedules, this will allow students time to decide whether they’d like to see it through and participate. If your child is interested, they are more than welcome to start reading as soon as possible. Students will be welcome to check out books from my classroom and/or the library once the school year begins.
Because many books on this year’s list are new to us, I have put together a Thriftbooks wishlist if you are interested in purchasing and donating books for this year’s competition.
Thriftbooks Wishlist: https://www.thriftbooks.com/list/share/b6b7e40a3a890657756df5efddbdc02e/
We appreciate your support! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lexy.herman@k12.sd.us. Thank you! 😊
🚨 MORATORIUM WEEK BEGINS TODAY! 🚨
Starting today, the Ethan School gym and weight room are closed for Moratorium Week.
During this time:
🏀 No access to the gym
🏋️ No access to the weight room
👥 No contact with coaches
Please note that gym maintenance will begin next week. Because of this, the gym and weight room will remain closed until further notice. We will let everyone know as soon as they are ready to reopen.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday week!
Starting today, the Ethan School gym and weight room are closed for Moratorium Week.
During this time:
🏀 No access to the gym
🏋️ No access to the weight room
👥 No contact with coaches
Please note that gym maintenance will begin next week. Because of this, the gym and weight room will remain closed until further notice. We will let everyone know as soon as they are ready to reopen.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday week!
