Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Showing Pride...Taking Action
🏀 March Madness Fundraiser for Educators Rising! 🏀
Our Educators Rising students are heading to Nationals in Portland, Oregon this June, and we are raising funds to help make this incredible opportunity possible! To support our students, we are hosting a Hoops Mania March Madness Fundraiser, and we would love for our community to join in the fun!
🎟 How it Works:
• Purchase an E-ticket with randomly assigned tournament teams.
• As your teams advance in the NCAA Tournament, you earn points.
• The card with the most points wins the Grand Prize of $500!
💰 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $500 🥈 2nd Place – $300 🥉 3rd Place – $100 🏀 Next 67 Highest Scores – $20 each
📉 Lowest Score – $50 📉 Next 3 Lowest Scores – $20 each
That’s 75 winners total!
💵 Tickets are only $10 each Special Deal: Buy 5 tickets and get the 6th FREE!
This is a fun way to enjoy March Madness while supporting students who are working hard to represent our school at a national competition. If you would like to help support our Educators Rising students, please purchase your tickets here:
🔗 https://www.charitymania.com/give/LG043-2
Thank you for supporting Educators Rising!
4th graders made their own fossils and completed a lead rub during science!
All Band Concert tonight at 7:00 pm in the high school gym. If you cannot make it out tonight here is the link to tune in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH4Kdt8zZGY
8th grade pinball machines are rolling in! Great way to wrap up forces and motion!
Yesterday our 3-12th grade students had the opportunity to hear from B. Farris, and his message truly stayed with all of us. 💙
He reminded students that fear is something we all face, but courage is choosing to move forward anyway. Through stories of resilience and perseverance, he showed our kids that challenges do not define them. How they respond is what matters most.
One of the most powerful takeaways was this: a moment is not your whole book. It is just a page. Mistakes, setbacks, and hard days are not part of the story, not the ending. Every student has the ability to turn the page, grow stronger, and keep writing who they are becoming.
At EPJ, we want every student to know that you can be anything. Your past does not limit your future, and your story is still being written.
School Board Petitions are readily available! If you would like to run for the school board there are currently two spots (3 year terms) open. If you have additional questions, contact Heather.Watterson@k12.sd.us.
4th graders became paleontologists today! We excavated for fossilized dinosaurs.
Today is "Spread the Word --> Inclusion" day! A few of our EPJ students are here to share what inclusion means to them. Scan the QR code to view! The impact of inclusive language and actions aims to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
Can't wait to see you!
🏆 Nominate an EPJ staff member or community partner for a year-end award! Teachers, paras, support staff, coaches & more are eligible. Show your appreciation! 👇
https://forms.gle/uF1ycXb8PKvjPT3g8
https://forms.gle/uF1ycXb8PKvjPT3g8
5th graders are busy selling their bracelets for their learning experience. Thanks for the support!
Mr. EPJ contest tonight in the MS gym at 7:00 pm. Need to be present to vote but if you cannot make it out here is the link to watch it live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5swP6zj5Sw0
Mr EPJ Competition Update
If you’re unable to attend tonight’s evening of fun and adventure, don’t worry — the event will be livestreamed!
Whether you join us in person or watch from home, it’s sure to be a fantastic show. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5swP6zj5Sw0
Mr. EPJ is almost here!
Get ready for the 1st Annual Mr. EPJ Competition — a night packed with laughs, fun, and tons of Husky Spirit! You won’t want to miss it!
The EPJ chapter of Educators Rising will be running the concession stand with pop, popcorn, and cotton candy available for purchase. Be sure to stop by and show your support as they raise funds for their trip to Oregon!
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make it a night to remember!
#MrEPJ #HuskySpirit #SupportOurStudents
Get ready for the 1st Annual Mr. EPJ Competition — a night packed with laughs, fun, and tons of Husky Spirit! You won’t want to miss it!
The EPJ chapter of Educators Rising will be running the concession stand with pop, popcorn, and cotton candy available for purchase. Be sure to stop by and show your support as they raise funds for their trip to Oregon!
Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make it a night to remember!
#MrEPJ #HuskySpirit #SupportOurStudents
Boys basketball will travel to Vermillion for the first round of the Region 4A basketball tournament on Tuesday, March 3. Tip-off is 7:00 pm at Vermillion High School.
Reminder that the Spring Kickoff Meeting will be Monday, March 2 at 6 pm in the HS gym. Softball, JH and varsity track and JH and varsity golf coaches will be available. Athletic physicals must be completed before athletes can participate in spring seasons.
Hey Huskies!! Looking for something fun to do on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM?
Come out to the 1st Annual Mr. EPJ Competition and support your Huskies!! 11 different students, from 11 student organizations, will complete in 3 exciting categories for the title of Mr. EPJ. Admission is only $1, and that includes one ticket to vote for your "Fan Favorite" contestant!
Educators Rising will have the concession stand open, so grab a treat to enjoy during the show!
Bring your friends, bring your school spirit, and come cheer on your Huskies — it’s going to be a FUN night!!
#MrEPJ #HuskyPride #ShowingPrideTakingAction
Come out to the 1st Annual Mr. EPJ Competition and support your Huskies!! 11 different students, from 11 student organizations, will complete in 3 exciting categories for the title of Mr. EPJ. Admission is only $1, and that includes one ticket to vote for your "Fan Favorite" contestant!
Educators Rising will have the concession stand open, so grab a treat to enjoy during the show!
Bring your friends, bring your school spirit, and come cheer on your Huskies — it’s going to be a FUN night!!
#MrEPJ #HuskyPride #ShowingPrideTakingAction
Congrats to our February Husky Heroes of the Month!!
What an incredible weekend for our Educators Rising students! This past weekend, 12 of our students traveled to Spearfish to compete at the state Educators Rising Conference held at Black Hills State University. After months of preparation, practice, and dedication, I am beyond proud to share that all 12 students qualified for Nationals and will represent our school in Portland, Oregon! Here are their outstanding accomplishments:
Kayla Sharkey
• Gold Rating & 3rd Place – Job Interview; 1st Place Overall – Lesson Plan and Delivery
Brooklyn Thooft
• Gold Rating & 2nd Place Overall – Exploring Support Services
Ali Herrity
• Gold Rating & Top 10 Placement – Job Interview
Jadyn Crippen & Peyton Stacy
• Gold Ratings – Teacher Created Materials AND Interactive Bulletin Board
Delaney Thorson
• Silver Rating – Interactive Bulletin Board
• Gold Rating & 3rd Place Overall – Lesson Plan and Delivery
Camryn Norris, Kylee Pierce, Hannah Kuehl, Exandria Stultz & Gracelynn Bruns
• Gold Ratings – Interactive Bulletin Board
Haley Harkness:
• Gold Rating – Interactive Bulletin Board
• Selected as a South Dakota State Officer after completing four rounds of interviews
• Recipient of the prestigious Legacy and Light Award — an honor awarded to only four students in the entire state of South Dakota. This is a tremendous accomplishment, recognizing leadership, character, and service. What an incredible honor!
Because of the hard work and dedication of the Educators Rising EPJ Chapter, our Educators Rising Chapter also earned a GOLD LEVEL Chapter Recognition Award — a testament to my student's commitment, professionalism, and heart for education. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of my students. The countless hours of preparation, the willingness to step outside their comfort zones, and the passion they show for becoming future educators truly paid off. They represent our school and community with excellence.
The wrestling team will depart at 2:15 today for state wrestling. Vehicles will take off down Franklin St at 2:15 if you want to come out and cheer on the Huskies as they travel to the State B Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls.