5th graders recently combined creativity with Science as part of our food chain unit! Students designed and illustrated their own food chains, showing how energy transfers through living things—from producers like plants, to consumers like animals.
Students explored how all living things depend on one another for energy and survival. They identified roles such as producers, consumers, and decomposers, and demonstrated how these parts work together in an ecosystem and how some animals are actively contributing to many ecosystems, playing varying roles.
This project connects to South Dakota 5th grade science standards by helping students understand that:
➡️ Energy in an ecosystem starts with the sun
➡️ Plants make their own food (producers)
➡️ Animals rely on other living things for energy (consumers)
➡️ All organisms are connected in a system
I love seeing students bring science to life through art while building a deeper understanding of the world around them!
Come on down! We are set up and ready to go! We start serving at 5pm.
Seventh grade science has been learning about the three different boundaries where tectonic plates either separate, collide, or slide past each other. To model the effects of this movement, students used marshmallow cream, chocolate, and graham crackers to represent the magma, oceanic plates, and continental plates. After modeling, the students got to enjoy some messy and tasty s'mores.
Plankinton Elementary Families
We can't wait to see you all at Math Quest - Family Fun Night!
Family Time! Food! Prizes! Fun! See you all tonight!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
We can't wait to see you all at Math Quest - Family Fun Night!
Family Time! Food! Prizes! Fun! See you all tonight!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Spring Sports photos are scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. These will be at 2 pm in Plankinton. You can go online at Mark's Photo Images to order - or follow this link https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/mvpspring . Online orders need to be placed prior to Wednesday. There will be forms available to fill out also and may be picked up from Tessa Jones at the front office.
Our 4th graders had a great time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Students wrote about their lucky charms, shared what they’re lucky for, imagined meeting a leprechaun, and created their own lucky charms.🌈🍀
We also enjoyed a special visit from our county health nurse, who taught us all about dental health and hygiene! 🪥 🦷🩺
There were fifteen new members inducted into the National Honor Society at the banquet on Tuesday, March 17.
Congratulations to the new members of the National Honor Society!
Astrea B., Jacob B., Jocelynn C., Mason D., Alexis E., Noah F., Bryan G., Keagan H., Ethan H., Jaylin J., Freddy R., Will T., Nazar V. Not pictured are Avery F., and Megan F.
Current Members
Layce B., Rossbeli C., Caden F., Haley F., Braden G., Jenna H., Maycee J., Nyomi M., Nelida R., Suri S., Karter W.
Congratulations to the new members of the National Honor Society!
Astrea B., Jacob B., Jocelynn C., Mason D., Alexis E., Noah F., Bryan G., Keagan H., Ethan H., Jaylin J., Freddy R., Will T., Nazar V. Not pictured are Avery F., and Megan F.
Current Members
Layce B., Rossbeli C., Caden F., Haley F., Braden G., Jenna H., Maycee J., Nyomi M., Nelida R., Suri S., Karter W.
2026 - 2027 Teaching Positions Available
We're a small school with a welcoming, community feel—but just a short drive from bigger towns, so you still get access to all the perks. If you're looking for a place where you can build strong relationships, make a real impact, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, this is it. Come join us—we’d love to have you!
We're a small school with a welcoming, community feel—but just a short drive from bigger towns, so you still get access to all the perks. If you're looking for a place where you can build strong relationships, make a real impact, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, this is it. Come join us—we’d love to have you!
Plankinton Elementary Families
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Track and Field Team Reach updates. Varsity Boys Track will have a meeting and then practice today at 4:00 pm. JH Track and Field will start on Monday, March 23rd, at 4:00 in Mount Vernon.
Due to ongoing weather concerns and road conditions that affect many of our staff and students, the Plankinton School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16. No classes or school activities tomorrow..
a few pictures from second grade lately 💕
Freddy R. was recognized by the school board Monday night for February High School Student of the Month. Congratulations Freddy!
