The 2nd grade worked in groups to solve place value math tasks to build Frankenstein. Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
Middle School students got in the Halloween spirit by dressing up today. Winners were: most creative - Wiley Cronin, funniest - Peyton Ahlemeier, Scariest - Izaya V, and best duo/group - Taylor Long and Brynlie Ahlemeier
Middle School students got in the Halloween spirit by dressing up today. Winners were: most creative - Wiley Cronin, funniest - Peyton Ahlemeier, Scariest - Izaya V, and best duo/group - Taylor Long and Brynlie Ahlemeier
Jenn Jager was a mystery reader in the kindergarten class today, keeping up an annual tradition that started when her daughter, Megan, was in the class- currently a junior. She read How to Catch a Monster and The 13 Days of Halloween. She also brought an early treat for the class. Thanks, Miss Jenn!
Don't forget, Middle School Halloween dress-up day tomorrow, Oct 31st!
Congratulations on a wonderful concert! Gettysburg was well represented at All State Chorus by Philip Hamburger, Emma Schlachter, Skylie Bailey, and Izzy Mikkelsen, under the direction of Ms. Katrina Smith.
Watch the SD All State Chorus concert
https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/finearts/chorusorchestra/!
"Good witch" Marsha Osier came to visit the Kindergarten class as a Mystery Reader. She read two books: Ten Timid Ghosts and The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything. She also brought some early Halloween treats for the kids- delicious sugar cookies and Halloween pencils.
Marsha has been an annual visitor to the Kindergarten class ever since her granddaughter, Jayla (now in 5th grade) was a Kindergartner. What a fun visit! Thanks, Marsha!
All-State Chorus is underway!
National First Responders Day is tomorrow. Some of the MS Student Council members delivered goodies to local law enforcement today. They also made goodies for the EMT's for their meeting last week and for the firefighters Monday night. We appreciate everything our first responders do for our community! Thank you!!
Region 6B Volleyball Tournament Bracket!
Strider bike fun in kindergarten!
Everyone is invited to the Gettysburg School commons for the senior spaghetti feed fundraiser tonight, Oct 27th from 5:30-7:00pm. To-go containers will be available as well. $10 per plate.
Due to winter weather conditions, Gettysburg School District will start at 10AM tomorrow, Friday October 27th
Kindergartners started their unit on bike riding in PE today. This is a program called All Kids Bike that was started in SD. The goal is to have all Kindergartners riding a bike without training wheels. We start with Strider bikes that will then convert to pedal bikes. The kids are always excited for this unit. Can't wait to see their progress over then next few weeks!
Fork painting black cats for Halloween!
A couple of announcements...if you can't cheer the Battlers on at the football game tomorrow night, watch at https://jags.live/ or listen on DRG or KMIT. Kick-off at 5:30
FFA Harvest Days has been postponed to Sunday, November 5th, from 3-5 pm. The Pig Project clean-up will still take place this Saturday at 9:00 AM.
A friendly reminder, we'll dismiss at noon on Thursday, October 26th so staff and students can attend the playoff game in Corsica. Wear your Battler Pride gear on Thursday to support our team, and to honor to our back-to-back State Cross Country Champs!
The Gettysburg Oral Interp Team, led by coach Lanae Spargur, held their local showcase tonight. What a talented group! They entertained a full house of spectators, great job!
The volleyball match in Leola Tuesday, October 24, will begin with a C game at 5pm, followed by JV and Varsity. Thank you.