Ethan School District 17-1

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

We are looking for helpers of all kinds for the upcoming basketball season, if you or someone you know would be interested in helping to officiate sub varsity and JH games, run clock for JV and Varsity Games or announce starting lineups, please reach out to the school as we are in need of help!

The Volleyball Awards Banquet will start at 6pm tonight instead of 6:30! Potluck tonight!

Veterans Day program will be live-streamed at 9:30am. Here is the link or Ethan page: rtmp://172.21.130.82/live/remotecontrol

TOMORROW - All Students are welcome to wear Red, White, & Blue for tomorrow's program!

2025 District Results

The Oral Interp team competed in the District 4B Contest on November 10th and placed 2nd overall. We are able to send 6 categories and one alternate on to the Region Contest that will be on November 24th. Those advancing on to Regions are:

Humorous – Coltyn Raymond

Poetry – Liz Kalovsky

Oratory – Drew Mellegaard

Serious – Eliotte Kalnbach

Storytelling – Anna Mellegaard

Duet – Anna & Drew Mellegaard

Reader’s Theater – Alternate – Hadley Digmann, Jeralona Harkcom, & Jerzie Muntefering


Congratulations on your great performances representing our school!

We are incredibly grateful to all who have served and continue to serve our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

Please join us tomorrow, November 12th at 9:30 AM for our Veterans Day Program as we come together to honor and celebrate our nation’s heroes.

Thank you, Veterans — today and always. ❤️🤍💙

📢Parents of 8-9th Graders 📢



FINAL REMINDER for tonight's Washington D.C. Parent Meeting 🇺🇲

The meeting will be in the School Lunchroom at 6:30pm and we want to make sure you're there. We already have a strong turnout, 40+ people will be attending!

If you haven't already, MAKE SURE to RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29669442304?rsvp_id=29669442304
Your RSVP gives you access to all the details--don't miss this opportunity to learn more!!



See you all tonight 😁

Eric Aisenbrey