Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

EPJ football hosts Beresford tonight for our 2024 Homecoming celebration! Kickoff is 7 pm and coverage will be with Fuller Digital Solutions at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrCqwPR8CWQ

The JH volleyball game scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, September 26) at Dakota Valley has been postponed. There is not a make-up date scheduled at this time.

Husky volleyball hosts Sioux Falls Christian tonight in a DAK XII Conference matchup. Varsity game will start about 6:45 - you can catch the livestream through Fuller Digital Solutions at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWdijuP4-V0

A BIG Thank You to Beacon Church for providing the EPJ Staff with coffee on Monday to help get Homecoming week started. It was greatly appreciated!

Homecoming Coronation tonight at 7:30 in the MS gym! You can view via livestream using this link https://www.youtube.com/live/HS_JQfAwx54?si=jggltjaUtUR0XI70

Good Afternoon Husky Nation! This is a message to notify constituents that we have agreed to partner with a new busing company. This company is a South Dakota-owned company out of Miller, South Dakota. The school district has been working with the First Student group for the past 4 years and decided that we needed to explore options for consistent routes. An email indicating the route driver information for routes 1 through 5 will be sent out later today. There may be some hiccups in the transition, but once we are up and running, consistency and predictability in busing should be expected. Have a great rest of your weekend!

EPJ Cross Country heads to Alcester on Monday, September 23 to compete in the A-H Invite at 4 pm at the Alcester Golf Course.

Good luck to the varsity boys golf team as they compete in the DAK XII Tournament on Monday, September 23 at Central Valley GC in Hartford starting at 9 am

The DAK XII JV Boys Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 24 will start at 2:00 pm at The Pointe.

The JV football game at Baltic scheduled for Monday, September 23 has been cancelled with no make-up date

The HS Student Council is bringing some sweet treats to Homecoming Week. For the HS Students, Jitter's Donuts and Crumbl Cookies are available for pre-sale. Jitter's Donuts - for sale through Friday. $1 per donut. Flavors are white, chocolate, white with sprinkles and maple. Donuts will be delivered to HR on Tuesday. Crumbl Cookies - for sale from Friday to Tuesday. $3 per cookie. Flavors are chocolate chip, Oreo birthday cake, Caramel TWIX and pink sugar. Donuts will be delivered to class on Wednesday.

We have made it to Homecoming Week: Homecoming 2024: "Rocking with the Huskies" Sunday, Sept 22nd: 1. Iron Man Volleyball (4pm in the HS Gym) 2. Powder Puff Football (5pm Football Field) Monday, Sept 23rd ("Here Comes the Sun" Pajama Day) 1. Husky Talent Show (8:30 am in the HS Gym) 2. Coronation (7:30 pm in the MS Gym) Tues, Sept 24th ("Party in the USA" Red, white and blue) 1. Jitter's Donuts (pre-ordered) 2. Dodgeball - "Battle of the Homerooms: (2:15 in the HS Gym) Weds, Sept 25th ("Should Have Been a Cowboy" Western) 1. Crumbl Cookies (pre-ordered) Thurs, Sept 26th (Class Color Day) 1. Picnic in the EP City Park 2. Husky Olympics Friday, Sept 27th ("We are the Champions" Husky Spirit!!) 1. Parade 1pm 2. Homecoming Game 7pm Saturday, Sept 28th 1. Homecoming Dance (8:30-10:30 pm) Pictures below are of the royalty: Freshmen Royalty: Lexi and Owen Sophomore Royalty: Andrew and Gracelynn Junior Royalty: Beau, Keaton, Paige and Chloe Senior Royalty: Grayson, Keaton, Gunner, and Carter Izzy, Courtney, Ashley and Kaitlyn GO HUSKIES!!

Congrats to the 2024 Allstate Choir Delegates & Alternates! Quartet 1: Bailey Johnson, Chloe Bonnema, Carter Heckathorn, & Aaron Coyle Quartet 2: Samantha Marx, Peyon Stacy, Andrew Quiett, & Levi Stultz Alternates: AnnaBeth Porter, Jayden Shay, Emma Ketchelos, & Austin Clercx

Good Morning, Husky Nation! We wanted to share some important information regarding school safety. Many schools in South Dakota, including Elk Point-Jefferson, follow the **Standard Response Protocol (SRP)** from the *I Love U Guys Foundation*. This protocol is designed to ensure clear and consistent communication during any emergency situation. We encourage all families to familiarize themselves with the **5 key terms** used in this protocol, which are essential for school safety. You can learn more by clicking the link below: [Standard Response Protocol Overview](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1yOAyog8thtVkaJOI7sI3pBUd1t7_Of/view?usp=sharing) As part of our safety efforts, we will be conducting a **Lockdown Drill** in the near future. Please know that students will be informed upon announcement that this is a drill, and educational support will be provided to ensure they understand the process. After a drill, of this magnitude, we will notify parents so you’re aware that your child(ren) participated and practiced these safety procedures. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe! Go Huskies! Respectfully, Philip Schonebaum

Message from First Student Group: There could be some delays after school today due to a shortage of bus drivers for Elk Point-Jefferson Routes. There will be 4 routes after school today which may increase route times. Thank you for your patience.

EPJ Cross Country travels to Viborg-Hurley today for the Swan Lake Invite. Running starts at 3 pm with boys varsity. If you plan to attend - Swan Lake Christian Camp is on the S. side of Swan Lake just N. of Viborg. Turn W on 288th St., travel 1.3 miles and then turn right.

JH Volleyball travels to Alcester-Hudson tonight with 7th grade playing at 4:00 pm followed by 8th grade at approximately 5:15 pm.

EPJ Volleyball will travel to Hawarden, IA tonight for a triangular with West Sioux and A-H. EPJ games will be at 4:30 vs West Sioux and 6:00 vs Alcester-Hudson.

Couple of scheduling notes for next week: JHVB @ Alcester-Hudson will start at 4:00 pm and JV Football at home vs Dell Rapids will also start at 4:00 pm. Calendars have been adjusted to reflect these changes

EPJ will host a JH volleyball tournament tomorrow starting at 9:00 am. Here is the schedule of games. Gate will be $2 for adults and $1 for students