🚨 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!
The Ethan School District has several positions open at this time. We are looking for a part-time or full-time bus driver. We are also in need of two long-term substitute teachers, one in high school math and one in elementary. We are also looking for a driver to transport one of our students to Sioux Falls, Monday thru Friday. If you would like more information on any of these positions, please call the school at 605-815-6120 or email me at tim.hawkins@k12.sd.us.
Just a reminder of another fund raiser to help out our National FCCLA students. Flags are selling quickly and there are only a few left. Get them while there are some still available.
🏈🏐🏀 Sports Physical Reminder! 🥎🏃🤼
As you're enjoying summer break, don't forget to schedule your student's sports physical if they plan to participate in athletics during the upcoming school year!
A current physical is required for all students participating in school sports. Getting it completed early can help avoid the last-minute rush as practices begin in August.
As you're enjoying summer break, don't forget to schedule your student's sports physical if they plan to participate in athletics during the upcoming school year!
A current physical is required for all students participating in school sports. Getting it completed early can help avoid the last-minute rush as practices begin in August.
📚✏️ School Supply Lists for 2026–2027 Are Ready! ✏️📚
For those of you who are already eager to get started on next year’s school shopping (we know you’re out there 😄), the 2026–2027 school supply lists are now available!
To view them, visit ethan.k12.sd.us and click Menu → Supply Lists. Each grade’s list is posted separately so you can easily find what you need and shop wherever you prefer.
Many online retailers also allow you to search by school supply lists, and our supply lists should be available there as well if that’s your preferred way to shop.
Get a jump start on back-to-school shopping and then enjoy the rest of summer knowing one more thing is already checked off your list! 📓🖍️🎒
For those of you who are already eager to get started on next year’s school shopping (we know you’re out there 😄), the 2026–2027 school supply lists are now available!
To view them, visit ethan.k12.sd.us and click Menu → Supply Lists. Each grade’s list is posted separately so you can easily find what you need and shop wherever you prefer.
Many online retailers also allow you to search by school supply lists, and our supply lists should be available there as well if that’s your preferred way to shop.
Get a jump start on back-to-school shopping and then enjoy the rest of summer knowing one more thing is already checked off your list! 📓🖍️🎒
🏈 Looking for a football camp this summer?
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Football Camp will be held June 25 at Joe Quintal Field for 5th-8th grade students this coming school year.
📍 Joe Quintal Field
📅 June 25
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
💲 $25 (Lunch included)
Registration information: https://omella.com/5hynt
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Football Camp will be held June 25 at Joe Quintal Field for 5th-8th grade students this coming school year.
📍 Joe Quintal Field
📅 June 25
⏰ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
💲 $25 (Lunch included)
Registration information: https://omella.com/5hynt
Here's another way to help out our National FCCLA students!
Congratulations to our very own 7-12 Principal, Mr. Roth for receiving the Region 3 Middle School Principal of the Year Award as well as the Region 3 High School Principal of the Year Award this past week at the Wild West Conference! A well-deserved honor!!!!
Don't forget about Farm Life Creamery's Cheese Fest this Sunday from 10:00 - 5:00. Lots of great activities and fun to be had (see flyer). Also, just a reminder that Birria's food truck will be donating their proceeds to help Kate Graham and Jeralona Harkcom attend the National FCCLA conference in Washington, DC.
Today get your Subway meal and help Ed Rising on their Fundraiser!
June 14th - Farm Life - Cheese Fest - see image for details.
What an amazing turnout for our all-school reunion Saturday night! We had alumni there from 18 states from 1956 through 2026. Great meal and great time. Thanks to everyone who made the evening special - your Alumni committee!
Nice display at the Sanford Pentagon. If you make it there check it out, main entrance and to the right!
What a great way to start off our fundraising for the Wellness Center! Thanks for everyone who came out and thank you to Megan and Dirk for showing all the support for our small community!!
Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM! You’ll also have the opportunity to view the proposed design and projected look of the new Community Wellness & Fitness Center.
🎉 The Ethan School District would like to congratulate Amy Storm on being elected to the Ethan School Board with 96 votes.🎉
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to both Amy Storm and Bo Burkel for their willingness to serve our school and community. We appreciate both candidates for stepping forward.
Election Results:
🗳️ Amy Storm – 96 votes
🗳️ Bo Burkel – 67 votes
We would also like to thank the residents of the Ethan School District for the outstanding voter turnout. Your participation helps ensure a strong future for our school and community.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote! 🏫💛
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to both Amy Storm and Bo Burkel for their willingness to serve our school and community. We appreciate both candidates for stepping forward.
Election Results:
🗳️ Amy Storm – 96 votes
🗳️ Bo Burkel – 67 votes
We would also like to thank the residents of the Ethan School District for the outstanding voter turnout. Your participation helps ensure a strong future for our school and community.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote! 🏫💛
Ambush starts next week, see image for details!
Congratulations to our Junior High 4th Quarter and 2nd Semester Honor Roll students! Your hard work in the classroom paid off, and we are proud to recognize your academic achievement.
Congratulations to the Ethan-Parkston Minotaurs on an incredible season and a fantastic showing at the State Track & Field Meet!
Our Minotaurs represented Ethan-Parkston with heart, determination, and some outstanding performances over all three days in Sioux Falls.
Day 1 highlights:
Davin Hohn – 2nd Place, High Jump
Keeara Oakley (Parkston) – 4th Place, Javelin
Girls 4x800 Relay – 7th Place
Team members: Morgan Maxwell (Parkston), Emma Perry, Emilia Tapio (Parkston), and Marissa Storm
Day 2 highlights:
Sean Deckert (Parkston) – 2nd Place, Triple Jump
Taziah Hawkins broke the school record in the Girls 300m Hurdles with a time of 47.99. Congratulations, Taziah!
Final day highlights:
Mark Deckert – 2nd Place, 100m Dash
Boys 4x400 Relay – 4th Place
Sean Deckert (Parkston), Mason Jervik (Parkston), Burke Nuebel (Parkston), and Parker Sanderson
Boys 4x100 Relay – 5th Place
Mark Deckert, Parker Sanderson, Mason Jervik (Parkston), and Burke Nuebel (Parkston)
Mason Jervik (Parkston) – 5th Place, Long Jump
Boys 4x200 Relay – 7th Place
Sean Deckert (Parkston), Mason Jervik (Parkston), Burke Nuebel (Parkston), and Parker Sanderson
Girls 4x400 Relay – 7th Place
Emilia Tapio (Parkston), Marissa Storm, Morgan Maxwell (Parkston), and Taziah Hawkins
Mark Deckert – 8th Place, 200m Dash
To top it all off, the Boys Team finished 6th overall in Class A.
What a season for the Minotaurs. A special thank you to Coach Digmann and Coach Fergen for the countless hours invested in these athletes and for leading such a successful state appearance.
We are proud of each and every Minotaur for the work, dedication, and pride they showed all season long. Way to go, Minotaurs!
Our Minotaurs represented Ethan-Parkston with heart, determination, and some outstanding performances over all three days in Sioux Falls.
Day 1 highlights:
Davin Hohn – 2nd Place, High Jump
Keeara Oakley (Parkston) – 4th Place, Javelin
Girls 4x800 Relay – 7th Place
Team members: Morgan Maxwell (Parkston), Emma Perry, Emilia Tapio (Parkston), and Marissa Storm
Day 2 highlights:
Sean Deckert (Parkston) – 2nd Place, Triple Jump
Taziah Hawkins broke the school record in the Girls 300m Hurdles with a time of 47.99. Congratulations, Taziah!
Final day highlights:
Mark Deckert – 2nd Place, 100m Dash
Boys 4x400 Relay – 4th Place
Sean Deckert (Parkston), Mason Jervik (Parkston), Burke Nuebel (Parkston), and Parker Sanderson
Boys 4x100 Relay – 5th Place
Mark Deckert, Parker Sanderson, Mason Jervik (Parkston), and Burke Nuebel (Parkston)
Mason Jervik (Parkston) – 5th Place, Long Jump
Boys 4x200 Relay – 7th Place
Sean Deckert (Parkston), Mason Jervik (Parkston), Burke Nuebel (Parkston), and Parker Sanderson
Girls 4x400 Relay – 7th Place
Emilia Tapio (Parkston), Marissa Storm, Morgan Maxwell (Parkston), and Taziah Hawkins
Mark Deckert – 8th Place, 200m Dash
To top it all off, the Boys Team finished 6th overall in Class A.
What a season for the Minotaurs. A special thank you to Coach Digmann and Coach Fergen for the countless hours invested in these athletes and for leading such a successful state appearance.
We are proud of each and every Minotaur for the work, dedication, and pride they showed all season long. Way to go, Minotaurs!
⛳️ Good luck to our Rustler state golfers as they tee off in Brookings today!
Best of luck to Bella Guthrie as she begins her round at 9:10 AM. Follow Bella here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587463233566168898
And good luck to Davin Hohn as he tees off at 10:50 AM this morning. Follow Davin here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587409682873734963
We are proud of both of you and all the hard work that got you here!
Wishing the best of luck as well to Coach Roth and Coach Rylan Gerlach today and tomorrow in Brookings. Go Rustlers! 💙⛳️
Best of luck to Bella Guthrie as she begins her round at 9:10 AM. Follow Bella here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587463233566168898
And good luck to Davin Hohn as he tees off at 10:50 AM this morning. Follow Davin here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587409682873734963
We are proud of both of you and all the hard work that got you here!
Wishing the best of luck as well to Coach Roth and Coach Rylan Gerlach today and tomorrow in Brookings. Go Rustlers! 💙⛳️
