Ethan School District 17-1

❄️ Christmas on Main Event Update ❄️
Due to the expected weather conditions, our Christmas on Main event scheduled for Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM has been canceled.
However, we are excited to share that some activities have been rescheduled:
🎄 Cookie Decorating, Hot Cocoa & Christmas Crafts
New Date: Monday, December 15
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Ethan School
Cost: $5 per participant
🎉 Bingo
Bingo will be rescheduled for a later date. We will share updated information as soon as it is available.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating with you soon. Stay safe and warm!

The Gymnastics competition scheduled for Saturday @ Wagner has been cancelled.

Theme for tonight's basketball game is "Black Out "

Breakfast for Monday (12/15/25) will be changed to Ham & Egg Croissants instead of Dutch Waffles.

There will be a 10:00 AM start time, tomorrow, Friday, December 12, 2025. Mr. Hawkins

No Cheer practice after school today!

Today's scheduled gymnastics meet @ Madison has been postponed.

Parents, the National Weather Service has downgraded us to a light glazing of freezing rain, starting around 7:00 AM. We will stay on time with school today. If you do not feel comfortable sending your students to school, you may keep them at home. Please notify the office if that is your intention. Mr. Hawkins

The High School Concert will be livestreamed tonight on Hudl!
Watch it here: (link below)

Hudl Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/ethan/organization/65305/ethan-high-school/schedule?date=2025-12-07T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OTM4Mjk2YTU2MGJkNzc3NGZmNGI3ZmU%3D&shared=true

Don’t forget to check out the program for the full lineup!

Congratulations to the Oral Interp team on a fantastic performance at the State Festival Friday and Saturday in Watertown! You did a wonderful job representing our school and earned the Team Excellence Award.
Coltyn Raymond - Superior in Humorous
Anna Mellegaard - Superior in Storytelling
Drew Mellegaard - Superior in Oratory
Anna & Drew Mellegaard - Superior in Duet
Elizabeth Kalovsky competed in Poetry and Eliotte Kalnbach competed in Serious.
Congratulations on a great season!

Fundraiser for Kobee Strong going around in surrounding communities. Kobee will be FOREVER Strong and a constant  inspiration to all.  

Proceeds will go to support the Midwest Miracles Foundation.  Ambush is prepared to create an Ethan specific drop off. We hope to fill the Corn Palace with Kobee Strong & Kobee Forever on January 3rd. Please get orders in before midnight on Monday 12/15.  Orders will not be ready before Christmas. Here is the link: https://kobeeforeverstrongethan.itemorder.com/shop/home/

📢 Ethan School is Hiring!
We’re looking for a Paraprofessional to join our team.
💲 Pay: $16–$18/hr (based on experience)
Job Duties:
• Support classroom teachers
• Work with students 1:1 or in small groups
• Assist with behavior support
• Help supervise during lunch, recess, and transitions
If you enjoy working with students and want to join a great school community, apply on our website: Ethan.k12.sd.us or contact the office (tim.hawkins@k12.sd.us or mary.beyer@k12.sd.us)

Elementary Concert is TONIGHT at 7:00 PM! Doors will open at 6:15 PM. We will also livestream the event on our YouTube channel and Hudl Fan Page. The program and cast list are attached for you to preview.

Rustler store closes tonight at midnight - be sure to get your orders in.  Delivery will be before Christmas and would be perfect for Christmas presents! 

https://stores.inksoft.com/ethan_rustlers_/shop/home

Congratulations to our Paraprofessional, Katelyn Overweg on her new baby boy, Knox Henry Kippes arrived November 26th, @ 12:52PM.

PEH Royals Meet Schedule 2025-2026 - see Athletics Calendar for information as well.

South Dakota Educators Rising SD is the student organization focused on growing South Dakota’s future educators—not just teachers, but also counselors, OT/PT professionals, school psychologists, social workers, bus drivers, food service staff, educational assistants, special education professionals, and future administrators.
On Tuesday, December 2nd, they have a challenge to reach 500 unique gifts. Any amount helps—even $10.
Would you join me in making a gift to support this incredible organization that depends on donations like ours?

You can give either online or via Venmo, and gifts made today will still count toward the December 2nd goal.
Give Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/growing-tomorrows-teachers-today
Give via Venmo: @SDEdrising
Let’s help them hit 500 gifts and continue investing in the future of South Dakota’s schools!

The Ethan National Honor Society will be partnering with CHS for  a Harvest for Hunger Food Drive.  Please bring non-perishable, NON-EXPIRED foods to your classroom to be collected Dec. 1-Dec. 12.  The class in PK-6 with the most pounds will get a pizza party and the class in 7-12 will get a root beer float party and a week of going to lunch first January 5-9!  Thanks, Ethan NHS

Teens as Teachers will be having a mandatory meeting Monday during 2nd period in the library. This is for Sophomores - Seniors. You must be present at this meeting if you plan to be apart of Teens as Teachers. If you're unable to make the meeting, you must contact Mrs. Erickson by 8:15 Monday morning.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Ethan School! 🦃 As we head into the holiday break, we want to take a moment to share just how thankful we are. We are grateful for our wonderful students who fill our halls with curiosity, kindness, and joy each day. We are thankful for our dedicated staff, whose passion and hard work make Ethan School feel like home. And we are especially appreciative of our supportive community, whose encouragement and involvement make all the difference for our kids. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving! 💛🤎 We are truly blessed. Pictured is a group project featuring PK-6th students and the things they're thankful for. This was done during Guidance with Mrs. Erickson!