Gettysburg School District

Please join us in congratulating Johanna on her outstanding achievement! She has been selected to attend the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) this summer. After applying and interviewing months ago, she was recently notified that she is one of only 45 students chosen from across the entire state. We are so proud of you, Johanna!

Good afternoon, Battlers! Click the following link to view the 2026-2027 School Calendar! We will start/end school a week later, and there will be no 2:30 releases on Wednesdays. https://aptg.co/1CjPcr

Two reminders from Ms. McClure! 1. The last pig project training is tonight at 7pm. Parents and their students should both attend to complete required training and paperwork. Thank you! 2. FFA members, we leave tomorrow morning for Miller at 7am! This is our last state qualifier. Good luck!

Last call for developmental & B-3 screening signups. Please contact the school office today to reserve your spot...there are only a few left!!

Students in grades 9-12 heard a presentation on "Question-Persuade-Refer" (QPR) last Wednesday., a training that helps them know the right things to do if they are worried about the mental health of a friend. 8th graders heard a presentation on the importance of good mental health. Jana Boocock from Capital Area Counseling presented.

The 5th grade class got to visit the residents at the manor with Jadyn Ahlemeier for her service project. They had such a great time making a sock bunny craft and visiting with the residents and staff.

3rd Graders, put their knowledge of fractions and number lines to the test today by constructing Fraction Pizzas! 🍕

For parents/guardians of students who would like to participate in the Pig Project and haven't registered yet, here is the letter that was sent a few weeks ago that may have stayed stuffed in your kiddos backpack! If interested in participating, please register now, and come see us next Tuesday night, the 24th at 7pm! Attention Students and Parents/Guardians, On behalf of the Gettysburg FFA Chapter, we invite your child to participate in the FFA Pig Project! The Pig Project is an opportunity for elementary/middle school students (current 3rd-7th graders) to care for and raise a pig over the summer at the school pig project grounds and then show their pig at the Potter County Fair (August 3-4th). It’s an opportunity for children to be directly involved with animal production agriculture and to understand animal handling. Throughout the summer students in the pig project will help with multiple chore days, learn about the swine industry, attend pig washing days and be present all day Monday and Tuesday of the Potter County Fair to show their pig. Note: In order to show at the fair as part of the Pig Project, students will also need to be registered as a Potter County 4-H member. We will get you information regarding this at our Pig Project Trainings (or YLL trainings). The pig project is open to ALL current 3rd-7th grade students. SD 4-H requires that they be at least 8 by January 1, 2026, and complete a YLL training- which will happen all in one night that the child and a parent/guardian must attend. Everyone must attend 1. Current 7th graders can participate if they were pig project members last year. To participate in the 2025 Pig Project, register your student by Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWygVAitxHpnXgxCn6rIBWcJaiFi6ApLqTKlos8ghWkzPRnA/viewform?usp=header Throughout the project students will be taught and supervised by Liam Lehman and Anastasia Penrod, Pig Project Student Coordinators. Once students are registered, Liam and Anastasia will be in contact with further details. After March 10th, we will only contact registered students and their parents indicated on the registration. We are eager to continue this wonderful tradition and can’t wait to work with your child. Thank you for considering this amazing opportunity, and we look forward to seeing your student become part of the FFA Pig Project! Thank you. Sincerely, Sarah McClure

Top AR points 2-5 grades for the 3rd quarter: Congratulations to Abby Saltsman (85.3), Thea Holzwarth (23.7), Fallyn Brown (88.1, and Jamison Brown (85.2)! They each earned a $5 gift card to JT's.

🏈 Gettysburg Battler Football Raffle! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any Battler football player. Enter for your chance to win a Game Day Essentials bundle featuring a large Bogg Bag, Stanley tumbler, Gameday hat, neck fan, Sun Bum SPF, and hair clip! Drawing May 1 — don’t miss out!

Gettysburg Track and Field BSN Spirit Wear! Use the link to order before April 20th! https://mandrillapp.com/track/click/30837889/bsnteamsports.com?p=eyJzIjoiaXZDRUJBYzRPelpQaDJLWUZPNUczZmRSTVpZIiwidiI6MiwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDgzNzg4OSxcInZcIjoyLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2JzbnRlYW1zcG9ydHMuY29tXFxcL3Nob3BcXFwvUHJmZkRWczFoaFwiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjgxNDQ4ZGI0ZDBjZDQyNWY5NTQzZTgyNjI1MWY3MWI5XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiMzZlYzUyNGFjNDYwMjBlZTc0MWVjMTcxNDc4OGY3MjQ3MDZlMGUwMlwiXSxcIm1zZ190c1wiOjE3NzM0MDkzNjl9In0

This is a reminder that the first pig project training is tonight at 7 PM in the school commons and Miss McClure's classroom. The next training will be March 24 at the same time, please remember that all students planning to participate in the pig project must attend one of these trainings (or any other YLL event through our 4-H office) WITH their parents/guardian. If you have not registered and would still like the chance to, please email Miss McClure at sarah.mcclure@k12.sd.us. THANK YOU

Call today to sign your child up for developmental or birth-to-3 screenings.
Please contact Julie Williams with any questions.
605-765-2436
julie.williams@k12.sd.us

🏀 Battler of the Week: Joe Stanley 🏀 Senior Joe Stanley has been a steady role player for the Battlers this season. Coach shared that Joe continued to improve his scoring and found success battling inside, even as an undersized big. As the season comes to a close, we want to congratulate Joe on a great senior year and thank him for the contributions he made to the Battler program. 👏 Congratulations, Joe! #BattlerPride

Hey Battlers, say CHEESE! A friendly reminder that spring School Picture Day is tomorrow, March 10th! Order at mylifetouch.com and use code EVTZTDCZH or use the photo of the QR code on the app, website, and social media.

Last week Wednesday March 4th, was spread the word to end the word day, put on by the South Dakota special Olympics. Izzy Mikkelsen, a Junior at Gettysburg high school put on fun activities throughout the week last week for the elementary students. The activities included teaching kindness games in Mrs. Saltsman’s PE classes for kindergarten through third grade and the whole school signing the banner and giving out pencils and kindness pins!

Good afternoon Battler Fans! Please see the app, website, or social media for a letter to the public regarding last night's region game. Thanks!

Franklen Phares, Physiologist at Marvel Performance Wellness Center, spent an hour with the 6th grade class and talked about his pillars of strength. The class greatly enjoyed their time with Franklen. Thank you!

Information for FFA members attending Redfield Contest tomorrow: Please bring your signed permission slip, completed make-up slip and money for lunch. We leave at 7am and will be back no later than 3:30pm. See you tomorrow! -Ms. McClure

Way to go FCCLA!