Ethan FFA is selling Dakota Tom's sandwiches now until September 27th. There are six choices of sandwiches offered, if you would like to order fill out this form and return it to an FFA member or Mrs. Roudabush. Thanks for supporting Ethan FFA!
Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting rewards and books.
Sorry, earlier message should have read, Highway 42 is NOW reopened!
Mr. Hawkins
We have received word that Highway 42 is no reopened!
Mr. Hawkins
This weeks Farmlife Creamery Athlete of the week is Junior, Ethan-Parkston Cross Country runner, Ella Pollreisz. Ella finished 43 of 334 at the Augustana Twilight meet on Friday night. She finished with a time of 20:21.98 placing her in the top 50. At the Canton Meet on 9/5 Ella improved her time to 20:16.00 to earn her 5th place overall! When asked about how she pushes through on the hard days, Ella said, “When things get challenging, the things that help me get through these moments would be thinking about how many people are proud of me and how I just need to stay dedicated and remember why I joined the team.” Ella has had a wonderful season so far running a consistent time around 20:15.00. We look forward to watching her improve this season and being strong competitor for the Ethan – Parkston Minotaurs. Her advice for younger students thinking about cross country, “The advice that I would give to someone thinking about joining cross country would be to definitely join and just try it out, and if they don't enjoy it as much as they thought they would, they could always join another sport, or maybe just try it out again because it definitely isn't the sport for everyone!” Ella and the Minotaurs will be running Saturday in the 2023 Heartland Preview at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls!
Pancake feed this weekend will be a go rain or shine and will be moved inside the Ammo Box in the case of rain.
Picture day is coming next Wednesday, September 13th! Forms are being handed out to students in grades preschool through 12th grade today. Orders can be placed online before picture day if you prefer. Here is the link for the online Order Form. http://marks.hhimagehost.com/EthanSchoolPictures2023
Ethan Clay Target Team is putting on a Pancake Feed. Come support a great group of kids and enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice! See image for details.
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Everyone, just a reminder once again that the Highway 42 entrance to Ethan will be closed from September 5th through September 7th, and possibly on the 8th. The only way to get into Ethan from the west will be 264th Street, one mile north of Highway 42. Mr. Hawkins
The Junior High Football game on Tuesday, September 5th against Menno/Scotland in Bridgewater will start at 4:00 pm instead of 4:30 pm. The JV game will follow.
The yearbook crew and Farm Life Creamery teamed up to bring you athlete of the week for the 2023-2024 school year. Each week, the Ethan Yearbook Crew will look at the stats for the current season’s athletes and will vote for one athlete.
This week’s Farm Life Creamery athlete of the week is senior, Drake Gustafson. In his first year of quarterbacking for the Seahawks, Gustafson completed 5 of 7 passes for 107 yards and 2 total TDs. On defense Gustafson tallied 6 tackles, 1 interception and 2 pass break-ups to help lead the Seahawks to a 36-2 victory over the Flandreau Fliers in week 2. Gustafson said, “I'm looking forward to having a fun and successful senior year and playing with my friends.” When asked about what keeps him motivated when things get hard, he said, “What motivates me to get better through the tough times is thinking about the kids that are unable to play the sport they love because something is holding them back. God gave me the ability to play a sport that others don't have the chance to.” Gustafson’s efforts have helped the Seahawks jump out to a 2-0 start for the year. You can catch Drake Gustafson and the Seahawks in action Friday night in Clark.
This week’s nominees included Marissa Storm and Ella Pollreisz.
Ethan High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released this morning. Here is your school’s updated U.S. News profile page, with details about its rankings: www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/south-dakota/districts/ethan-school-district-17-1/ethan-high-school-17810.
By earning a national ranking in the top 40%, Ethan High School achieved status as a U.S. News Best High School and gained eligibility to display a U.S. News-trademarked 2023-2024 Best High Schools award “badge” (logo).
#4 ranked HS in South Dakota!
WAY TO GO HIGH SCHOOL!!
Ethan Residents, if you have not heard, Duane Duba, former Ethan Alumni President and Ethan, Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan, and Ethan-Parkston super fan, Duane Duba, passed away this past Saturday. Our condolences are with the Duba family at this time! I, for one, will never forget Duane as he was one of my biggest supporters over the last 30 years, and one of the biggest supporters of the BEE Football team, Ethan-Parkston Track and Cross-Country teams, and Ethan Basketball and Volleyball teams. May you rest in peace Duane!!!!
Duane's visitation will take place at the Mitchell United Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 30th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 6:30. Duane's funeral will be Thursday, August 31st at 10:30 AM at the Mitchell United Methodist Church. To all of Duane's children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren, thank you
for sharing such a great man with me over the years! I will never forget Duane!!!!! Mr. Hawkins
Parents, make sure you check out our News Feed page for information on the Dakota Dreams On-line Tutoring Program. This is a free tutoring program put together for all students in K - 12th grade and is available all school year long!
Nice job today Ethan-Parkston Cross Country!! Here is a link to the results from today's meet! https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/225055/info
If your child is interested in participating in Prairie Readers this year, please fill out the following form. If you are signing up more than one child, please fill out a separate form for each child. 😊 Students will be given a list of books that need to be read before the first practice. Practices are usually scheduled to begin in the beginning of February. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miss Timm at lexy.timm@k12.sd.us. Thank you! 😊
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Good luck Ethan Volleyball team tonight on their first game this season! Especially these three seniors!!
All - I was just notified that the Railroad Company will be working on the tracks just west of Ethan on Highway 42, September 5th-7th, and possibly the 8th. During that time, Highway 42 will be shut down from the Highway 37 Junction to the railroad tracks. Your only option to get to Ethan from the west will be the exit one mile to the north on 264th Street. Mr. Hawkins
2022-2023 Yearbooks were passed out today to students. Elementary students were handed to their teachers, middle school and high school students were placed in their lockers. Please let me know if you did not receive your yearbook, there are only a few extras available for purchase, please contact Kendra.Erickson@k12.sd.us if you are interested in one.
If you are interested in volunteering for Prairie Readers this year, please fill out this form before September 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Miss Timm at lexy.timm@k12.sd.us. Thank you! 🙂
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