Izaahk Kruft is sponsoring a "Food Drive" for his Senior Project.
You may send any food items you wish to donate with your students between now and October 24.
Thank you for your generosity and support of this wonderful project.
Thank you,
Jennifer Knecht
ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS 14 YEARS OLD OR OLDER:
Do you have a child that is looking for a part-time job? The Platte-Geddes School District is looking for an individual to assist with custodial duties at the elementary. The duties include some light cleaning, emptying garbage, and vacuuming. The position is for approximately 2-3 hours after school, Monday-Friday. Please, contact Joel Bailey at 605-337-3391 or via email at joel.bailey@k12.sd.us if there is any interest.
Cross Country Team Region Send Off:
The Platte-Geddes Cross Country Team will compete in the region meet on Thursday in Chamberlain. The team leaves at 11:30 and everyone is encouraged to line main street, honk their horns, makes signs, etc. to show support and wish them luck.
On Thursday, October 6th, Mrs. Graves invited four local business leaders to our school to conduct mock interviews with her Ag Leadership students. These individuals include Chris McKinney from Summit Contracting, Cordell Muilenburg from Platte Health Center, Angie Rasmussen from Carlon & Millar, and Colette Mesman from the Platte Area Chamber of Commerce. These seniors developed resumes in Senior Experience Class, and then filled out job applications and wrote cover letters in Ag Leadership. By practicing these career skills, Mrs. Graves hopes that students gain confidence as they pursue the next chapter in their lives after graduation. We are so appreciative of the men and women that took the time to meet with our kids today!
Joel Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Platte-Geddes School District October School Board Meeting
Time: Oct 10, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/94461160234?pwd=ZjRPamtJQjRabm16dEVYOHZsdHViZz09
Meeting ID: 944 6116 0234
Passcode: 412455
Tailgate Party Tonight:
There will be a tailgate football fundraiser tonight at the Platte-Geddes Athletic Complex starting at 5:30. It is a free-will offering for a bowl of chili and a bar/cookie. The serving will continue until the they run out of soup or the football game begins.
September Shout Out Winners. These students showed "Magnificent Manners"! We are proud of all of our students for their work on displaying good manners.
Pippa Veurink was nominated for the “Good News Call” by teachers on the recess playground. She was caught quietly playing basketball, rebounding, and assisting a child in need. Pippa is often observed quietly assisting students in need. She doesn’t draw any attention to herself, but quietly assists students who need someone to play with or a rebounder for their basketball game. Pippa shows extreme patience and kindness to all students. Thank you, Pippa, for being a wonderful example of The Panther Way. You are very deserving of the “Good News Call”.
Kaylee Gallagher was nominated for the “Good News Call” by several of her peers on the recess playground. They noticed that Kaylee had stopped doing an activity because she had noticed that another child was playing alone and needed a friend. She immediately went to the child who was alone, and played with her. When on the playground, it is noticeable that Kaylee is kind to others and treats everyone in a welcoming manner. Thank you Kaylee for being so kind and sweet! You are a wonderful example of The Panther Way! And you are very deserving of the “Good News Call”.
Our very own Liv Houdeshell, Grade 3, sang the National Anthem at the Platte-Geddes Varsity Volleyball Game last night. I repeat, Grade 3! Congratulations on a Fantastic job last night! We are proud of YOU, Liv!
Thank you to Ryan Brumbaugh of the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks for coming in and talking to our 4th graders about "Animals of South Dakota." The kids loved the visit and the information.
FYI PANTHER FANS ~ "October3-6, the PGHS Student Council is sponsoring a "Name the Mascot" contest. For $1, students and staff can submit an entry to name our new school panther mascot. We will take entries until school dismisses on Thursday. A prize will be given to the winner."
Teacher Feature: Check out Mr. Daum's explanation of what's happening in shop class:
We first learned Ohm's Law and the electrical power equation. We used these to calculate power loads on different electrical circuits with varying loads (lights, tools, electric motors, etc.). We learned the basics of residential wiring, including some of the codes associated with that type of wiring. Then we framed up six 4'X8' stub walls which we are using to practice wiring techniques. For example, they were asked to wire two outlet boxes, a switch box and light fixture. They nailed on the boxes and drilled the necessary holes to pull the wire needed. They then wired the switch, outlets and light fixture. We are going to be adding other electrical elements, such as GFCI protected outlets and 3-way switches.
Our Platte-Geddes Varsity Football Ballboys! We are proud of our AWESOME ballboys!
AN swabbing areas to see if contain any microorganisms
Mr. Neuman's 7th Grade PE and Mrs. Biddle's Physics class teaming up for some experiments.
Some great festivities happened last week during Homecoming, including the First Annual Kickball tournament. No Teachers were injured in the process, and in all was a great day!
Homecoming Week was wonderful. Jersey Day Fun!
Homecoming Week was so much fun! Country "Bumpkin" Day!
The Platte-Geddes High School Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, September 28, and is currently in need of additional donors.
If you would like to donate, please contact the HS office at 337-3391 or stacey.larson@k12.sd.us to schedule a time. Thank you!