The 6th graders went to a Math Counts competition at Holgate MS in Aberdeen today. Leah Larson placed 7th in the Countdown round and 8th in the individual test. Daniel Lake got 10th in the individual test. The team of Leah, Daniel, Kyley Saltsman, and Gavin Rausch got 4th and the team of Cashton Rausch, Dean Quiett, Aden Harer, and Carson Kilian placed 8th as a team. There were 27 teams and 100 kids participating.
The Gettysburg School is hosting a free vision screening next Tuesday, November 19th for all students K-12. Elementary parents, please return the permission forms that will be sent home. Grades 6-12 will all be screened unless a parent calls to let the school know they prefer not to have their student screened.
The MSGBB game vs Sully Buttes scheduled for Thursday, November 14th, was rescheduled to Monday, November 18th since Sully Buttes is playing in the dome on Thursday.
The rescheduled date puts four games next week, and since we cannot find another day the game is now cancelled. The MSGBB first game will be played Tuesday, November 19th, in Highmore.
We were honored yesterday to be in the company of so many heroes! Thank you to all our Veterans!
Next Week is American Education Week! Check out all the fun things going on at the school and K-5 be on the watch for an RSVP to join us for breakfast, Tuesday, Nov 19th!
The Middle School Student Council held a Family Game Night tonight. We had a great turnout. Lots of fun and laughter! Thomas, Liam, Declan, and Jude put on a great show!!
Part 2- 3rd Graders visit the manor!
The 3rd Graders visited the manor today and got to interview a resident to find out more about their lives. We learned some wonderful stories! They also got to color some fall pictures with them. Such a great opportunity for our kids and residents!
Please join us for the Veterans Day Program as our students will be participating in it-
-K and 1st grade singing "You're a Grand Old Flag"
-8th graders presenting the meaning behind the 13 folds of the American Flag
-HS band playing "Marches of the Armed Forces"
***We ask that you wear red, white, and/or blue for the program.
Harper's new baby chicks came to visit for show and tell today.
The Region 6B Volleyball game tonight in Selby will be livestreamed using live ticket. The link is
rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2
Congratulations to the Potter County Volleyball Team on the win over Highmore-Harrold last night & good luck tomorrow night! The PC Battlers will play the Herreid-Selby Wolverines in Selby tomorrow, Thursday, November 7th, at 7pm.
9th, 10th, and 11th graders heard a presentation on health-related careers today. Kathryn Haarstad and Rachael Wager, both from Avera, were the presenters. Information on numerous health-related career opportunities at Avera was shared as well as what careers have the greatest shortage of workers in South Dakota. Opportunities for job shadowing and part-time work were also shared.
Seniors listened to a presentation on the Build Dakota Scholarship Program today. Recipients of this scholarship can earn their SD Technical College Degree for free. Students must major in a high need career area in South Dakota and agree to work at a SD Business for three years. Go to https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
for further information.
Just a reminder that if you plan on attending the Family Game Night this Friday, you need to sign up TODAY! You can email christine.saltsman@k12.sd.us or chelsey.cronin@k12.sd.us. Please tell us how many will be attending. It is going to be a fun filled hour.
The members of Oral Interp competed in Mobridge at the District competition yesterday.
Gabby Goebel competed in Serious with her piece "I Love You Mommy" and is moving forward to Regions.
Bobbi Eide competed in Non-Oratory with her piece "Best Day Ever" and is moving forward to Regions.
Clare Cordell competed in Poetry with her piece "The Child Within Remembers" and is moving forward to Regions.
Gabby Goebel and Jonathan Sasieta performed their duet piece "Fire Damage".
Region Oral Interp will be held in Pierre on November 18th.
The Gettysburg In Action Angel Tree application is now open! Applications are due by November 15th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BEYZ3xweBqeXOr-3cUO9YJns2tDZV21Fk_Ck1CbiPpc/viewform?ts=6539b378&edit_requested=true
Here's a look at what October looked like for Gettysburg Middle School! https://secure.smore.com/n/ce3fz
Seniors will hear a presentation from representatives of the Build Dakota Scholarship Program, Tuesday, November 5th, 10:54-11:44 a.m., Room 108. This program awards full ride scholarships to seniors attending SD Technical Colleges who are majoring in South Dakota high need areas. Parents and interested Businesses are welcome to attend. Contact Kim Goebel for more information. (kim.goebel@k12.sd.us) (605-765-2436)
Join our support staff and Battler Family! Open until filled.
