Ethan School District 17-1

EHS students created these designs, and all proceeds will support the Harter family. Thank you for showing your support. 👉 https://stores.inksoft.com/mr_harter/shop/home

Parents, our area has been upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning for tomorrow morning which would trigger a late start. If you combine that with the fact that we have an early release for Mr. Harter's visitation and prayer service, I am going to go ahead and cancel classes for tomorrow. Please remember that the school will be open on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM for anyone wishing to come and watch the live stream of Mr. Harter's funeral. For those who are traveling to Colome on Saturday morning, please be aware that there is very limited parking at the school so you may be walking for some distance to get to the school. You can also anticipate some time standing outside the school, waiting to get in, so please make sure you are dressed for the extreme cold temps Saturday morning. The school and funeral home are trying to take steps, so the wait is not too long, but there are no guarantees. Mr. Hawkins

I would also like to share Reed's wife, Mikayla's address: Mikayla Harter, 514 West 9th Ave., Mithell, SD 57301

For anyone wishing to send well wishes, cards, flowers, or anything else to Mr. Harter's parents, their address is as follows: Ferman & Sally Harter, 32111 288th Street, Colome, SD 57528.

The Ethan Cheerleaders will be hosting a Pre-Game meal before Monday's basketball games vs. Canistota. Please see the flyer. Mr. Hawkins

Students, staff, parents and community members; because of the weather forecast conditions, Mr. Harter's funeral will be live streamed through Colome Cowboys Live which is the Colome High School's Live Ticket channel. The link will be placed on Mr. Harter's page on the Mason Funeral Home website. We will be opening the school and live streaming Mr. Harter's funeral in the gym for anyone who wishes to join. Doors will open at 10:00 AM. If you are unable to come to the school but would like to watch from home, you can also search for Colome's Live Ticket channel, and the link should be on there as well. Mr. Hawkins

Here is the link for today's concert: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZV5-EAdV0wg

Attention, there will be no live performance of today's Middle School DWU Honors Band concert. It will instead be live streamed and recorded at 2:30 today. Mr. Hawkins

On Thursday night, January 22, our boys basketball team will travel to Corsica to take on Corsica/Stickney. We would love to see a big crowd and as much fan support as possible in the stands, so please come out and cheer on our boys! Fans are also encouraged to wear blue💙 #LiveLikeHarter  #WePlayForHarter

I had to make a slight update on the times for the basketball games on Thursday, due to officials traveling a long distance, please see the updated post on the livefeed as well as on the Athletics Calendar.

Parents, Staff Members, and Students; we will be releasing school at 1:00 this Friday to give everyone the opportunity to travel to Colome for Mr. Harter's visitation and Prayer Service if they are choosing to do so. Mr. Hawkins

There will be no 3-6 pep squad practice today (1/20). At this time, a make-up is yet to be determined.

Visitation for Mr. Harter will be this Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM with the prayer service to follow at 6:30 PM in the Colome School Gymnasium. His funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10:30, also in the school gymnasium. If you would like to send flowers or a memorial, you can send those to the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Mr. Hawkins

Our 7-12 students are requesting that all staff and students wear blue tomorrow in honor and remembrance of Mr. Harter. Mr. Hawkins

One Act is looking for black graduation gowns. They will be returned, just need for performance. If you have something like this, please contact Hillary.orban@k12.sd.us.

We are excited to recognize the students who earned placement on the First Semester Honor Rolls. This recognition represents months of focus, responsibility, and perseverance in their academic work.

These students consistently demonstrated strong work habits and a commitment to doing their best each day. Their achievement would not be possible without the encouragement and support of families and staff who partner with them throughout the school year.

Congratulations to all students who earned this academic honor. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are proud of the effort you continue to show.

We are excited to welcome Mark Leinweaver to speak with our students on January 30 at 10:30 a.m. Parents are encouraged to attend the assembly. A live link will also be shared on our Hudl page that day.

Saturday you can watch the 43rd Annual Girls Hanson Classic on Live Ticket. The price is $25 and you will receive all 8 games of the classic.
Here is the link:
http://beavers.liveticket.tv/

Ethan Rustler Girls play at 7PM vs Parkston. Go Rustlers!

Congratulations to our students who earned placement on the Second Quarter Honor Roll. This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment these students have shown in their academics throughout the quarter.

We are proud of the effort our students continue to put into their learning and appreciate the support of our families and staff who help make this success possible. Being named to the Honor Roll is something to celebrate, and we commend each student for striving for excellence.

Way to go and keep up the great work!