Friendly reminder: There is a parent meeting for ALL parents of students in 5th-12th band or choir tomorrow (Wednesday) in the high school music room at 5pm. You will be updated on spring music dates, fundraisers, and special events.
5th Graders participated in an Escape Room in Mrs. Patlaff's class last week! These students succeeded in escaping!
Zoom link to Platte-Geddes School District January Board Meeting:
Time: Jan 13, 2025 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/92260816435?pwd=nv9frqsbqV3klRBYcRK1Hld4COhELj.1
Meeting ID: 922 6081 6435
Passcode: 514216
The Platte/Geddes Panther PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) invite all parents to attend the monthly meeting tonight at 6:45 P.M. in the elementary conference room. All parents with students in kindergarten - 12th grade are invited to attend. We would also like to invite any student representatives to attend. We encourage any student input or inquiries as our group is for you also.
Congratulations to the Platte-Geddes Quiz Bowl Team and Ms. Kraft for winning the Q107 Quiz Bowl.
State wrestling tickets are on sale now! At this time, only All-Session tickets can be purchased. There will be no refunds on any ticket orders. An All-Session Adult Ticket cost $50 and an All-Session Student Ticket cost $30. Please contact Mr. Bailey if you have any questions. Orders can be placed by stopping in the high school office, by emailing melanie.sondgeroth@k12.sd.us, or calling the office at 605-337-3391. All orders are due by Tuesday, January 22nd. Check should be made out to Platte-Geddes School District.
The Platte-Geddes School District has an immediate opening for a special education paraprofessional. Interested parties can complete the online application found here: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/page/careers
The application window closes at noon on Friday, January 10
Livestream Link and directions for Girls/Boys Basketball Games on Saturday, January 4. There is a $10 fee to watch the games. The fee will give you access to all of the games being play at the 2025 America's Hometown Basketball Classic: https://bigsiouxmedia.com/2025-americas-hometown-basketball-classic/
Last call for Lost & Found items! Please stop by to claim as items will be donated during break. Thank you & Happy Holidays!
Good morning, highways throughout the district seem to be ok, but there may be scattered slick spots (especially to the north). Please, remind your student drivers to give themselves some extra time getting to school today.
Joel Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Platte-Geddes School District December School Board Meeting
Time: Dec 9, 2024 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/97375113894?pwd=00dM3CNyrVFX9LcEHSww0AmRtWb8aK.1
Meeting ID: 973 7511 3894
Passcode: 781116
Holiday spirit is glowing at PGES! Click to see the elementary spirit days for the next two weeks of school!
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Come and enjoy the Elementary K-4 Holiday Concert tonight at 6:30pm at the Armory! Students need to arrive at 6:10pm. See you tonight!
Platte-Geddes Youth Wrestling is excited to kick off another year on the mats!
PG Wrestling Club invites all kids grades Prek-6th to join our club and learn the sport of wrestling.
Registration will be on Sunday, Dec. 8th at 6:30 in the multipurpose room in the Platte-Geddes Elementary Gym. A parent meeting will be held at 7:30 to go over season information. If not able to make it for registration, please contact Staci or Karis.
Club Dues: FREE
Singlet Rental: $60.00 deposit (check will be returned to you after singlets are returned).
Wrestling shoes are available for check out!!!
Please join us for Open mats on the following dates:
Sunday, December 8th: 6:30-7:30
Sunday, December 15th: 6:30-7:30
Regular season practices will start in January on Mondays & Thursday evenings
Please contact one of the following board members if you have any questions:
Lee Hanten: 680-1863
Joe Michael: (701)202-6717
Staci Erickson: 840-0290
Bruce Hansen: 680-0394
Karis Dufrain: 321-2079
The fifth graders learned about the Macy's Day parade in steam. The students listened to the story "Balloons Over Broadway" and then had to design and create a balloon float that could by pulled by the dash robot.
Click below to watch a slideshow of the students!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k99NN1MN366LOrf4GwkgaN2e-odfAepY/view?usp=sharing
Half-Day Kindergarten learned about Thanksgiving and celebrated by having a Friendship Feast together.
Congratulations to these students who made Elementary Honors Choir this year:
Isabel Huizenga, Hannah Schuman, Kira Koziriz, Kaylee Gallagher, Jordyn Kirwan, Jayce DeJager, Nolan Meyerink, Maverick Maydew, Karsin Kramp.
Girl Scouts Registration tonight (Friday, 11/22) from 6-7pm in the Multipurpose Room in the Elementary!