Ethan School District 17-1

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!

Congratulations to the members of the Oral Interp team advancing to the State Festival Dec. 5-6 in Watertown.

Great job and good luck at State!
Coltyn Raymond - Humorous
Elizabeth Kalovsky - Poetry
Anna Mellegaard - Storytelling
Drew Mellegaard - Oratory
Anna & Drew Mellegaard - Duet
Eliotte Kalnbach - Serious - Alternate

Hudl will be live streaming the JH game at 4pm(boys)&5pm(girls). No announcer and this will not be on YouTube! Here is the link on Hudl: Check out Ethan High School vs Canistota High School Boys' High School Basketball livestreaming now at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/ethan/organization/65305/ethan-high-school/watch?ib=3164982

Congratulations to all students who achieved Honor Roll for the 1st Quarter! 🎉
You can view the list on our newly updated Honor Roll page by visiting Menu → Honor Roll:

https://www.ethan.k12.sd.us/page/honor-rolls

It’s signing month, and Marissa Storm has officially committed to continue her education at Dordt University! While pursuing her degree in Elementary Education, she has also signed to play basketball for the Defenders.

Congratulations, Marissa!

Congratulations to all who were inducted into the National Honor Society last night!

What a great day for Ethan Music yesterday! Charlie Bainbridge and Aiyana Lewis were selected to participate in our Region V Juior High Festival Band and Faye Weber, Jerzie Muntefering, Oakley Frerichs, Hazel Weber, Madelyn Orban, Sydney Royston, Isaiah Burkel, Mason Wipf, Bentlee Aragon, Braxtyn Raymond, Henley Nebelsick, and Mia Miiler were selected for the Region V Junior High Choir.
Jerzie Muntefering auditioned for a solo and was selected from a group of 30-40 other performers!!! Way to go musicians!

District IV FFA & heading to State FFA LDEs in December, Congrats to all!
1st Extemporaneous Speaking - Coltyn
2nd Ag Sales - MaKenna, Luke, Dawson & Coltyn