
5th grade working on Pyramids in PE




Free play is an important part of our preschool day and it's so much fun to watch their interactions with peers and their imaginations at work! Play is a child's work!





SD State Testing is starting next week! Please look for notes being home with your students regarding testing dates and how to help support your child during testing weeks.



You may join us for preschool roundup if your child will be 4 years old by September 1, 2025.


Due to the girls softball game scheduled for Monday, April 7th, the NHS banquet time has been moved to 7pm. Please remember to turn in your rsvp to Mrs. Gakin by the end of the day on April 2nd. Cost of meals is $15 for guests. Member meals are free.


April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day! Let's dress in blue on Wednesday to shine a light on autism.



Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into the National Honor Society on Monday, April 7th.
Caden Faulhaber
Sadie Schurz
Maycee Johnson
Nelida Rojas
Braden Grieve


Loved seeing all the kids at Family Fun Night.. The magnet table was quite the attraction!










Lost and found items can be picked up at the front office.




Look forward to seeing all you tomorrow night for Elementary Family Fun Night.
Plankinton Elementary Date: March 27, 2025 Dinner will be provide from 5 - 6:30 pm Activity Time will be 5:30 - 7:00 pm Location - School Gym/Commons


Congratulations to Rosie Choc and Maycee Johnson for being chosen as the 2025 Girls State Representative!



The deadline to audition for the 2025 Elementary Honor Choir is next Wednesday, April 2. Current 3rd-5th grade students who have taken vocal lessons with Mrs Stoebner are eligible to audition. Please reach out to Mrs Stoebner at Ly.stoebner@k12.sd.us with any questions.


5th-8th Grade Vocal Contest is NEXT FRIDAY!! Please see the attached schedule to know when your student needs to be at the school/when they are singing. Please reach out to Mrs Stoebner at Ly.stoebner@k12.sd.us for any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKY5j2rmobNRexwnEvebuMpD8lBbMwuqd-_HTEiYopw/edit


High School & Middle School Parents - Third quarter grades have been finalized and posted on campus. Please check your student's grades in the Infinite Campus parent portal. Paper copies will not be sent out unless requested. If you want a paper copy please call the school at 942-7743 or email dani.johnson@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/plankinton.jsp


Students in grades 6-12: if you are needing help with school work, Mrs. Victor will be at the school to help from 8:00-10:00 tomorrow morning (Friday, March 21st) in her office.


the fourth graders made aqueducts to finish up our Ancient Rome unit. They were so creative and had so many great ideas!








Elementary Family Fun Night
Plankinton Elementary
Date: March 27, 2025
Dinner will be provide from 5 - 6:30 pm
Activity Time will be 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Location - School Gym/Commons
If you plan on attending, please sign up with your child's teacher, We ask you to do this so that we have an idea on how much food we need to order. Sign up by the end of the day on Monday, March 24.
Look forward to seeing you!


Here are a few job opportunities for students for this summer with the City of Plankinton!



Plankinton School is looking for volunteers to help with Grandparent's Day on Wednesday, May 7th from 8:45-11:15 am. If you would like to be a grandparent for one of our elementary students, please contact Mary at 605-942-7743 or email mary.lawson@k12.sd.us

Thank you to the Class of '74 for buying this bench with money donated by their class. They placed it by the back doors of the school. We thank them for their generous donation!
