Wednesday, April 1st 2026-Blue Day

 Events for the day 
Wednesday, April 1st 2026 at 3:30PM is the Sanborn Co. Courthouse Parking Lot with Federal Guidelines observed.
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Tuesday March 31st 2026-Orange Day

 Events for the day 

Congratulations to all of the students that participated yesterday in the Parkston CDE's we have a few teams and individuals that are state bound!
Ag Mechanics Team 
Benton Eden
Alex Anderson
Teagen Moody
Layton Zoss

Floriculture Team
Kenzie Baruth
Kenzie Uecker
Addison Baruth
Olivia Conrad

Natural Resources Team
John Stainbrook
Rylan Parish
Clay Moody
Henry Fridley

Nursery Landscaping Team
Cami Edwards
Tori Hoffman
Miley Adams
Haylee Foos

Individual Qualifiers
Carter Edwards-Agronomy
Aubrey Moody-Horse Judging
Ian Octavo-Meats
Sam Baruth-Meats
Cole Wilson-Meats
Hudson Fouberg-Vet Science

VB Scrimmage @ SC 5th 6:00 and 6th at 6:45

State Student Council is happening Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The following students will be out.

Clay Moody

Cami Edwards

Tori Hoffman

Miley Adams

Aubrey Moody

Will Simonds 

Ian Octavo

Kenzie Uecker

Brooklyn Larson

Mitchell Young Band Festival today ($5 Concert @ 4:00pm)

The following 5-7th grade students will be going to the Mitchell Young Band festival!  We will be leaving at 7:45 am and returning around 6pm (hopefully a little sooner).  The concert is at the Performing Arts Center at 4pm.  

5^th Grade:

Laina Dise

Nolan Enfield

Vada Enfield

*Charles Fridley (Alternate-will go if 6th grade percussion student is absent Monday)

Hannah Hinker

Sullivan Licht

Maggie Meier

Conrad Olson

Weston Pearson

Hannah Pollard

Cade Wilson

*Aiden Zard (Alternate-will go if 6th grade percussion student is absent Monday)

6^th Grade:

Quinn Easton

Alexis Fridley

Garret Goral

Elsie Klaas

Adriana Moran

Hunter Morris

Carlee Spelbring

Harper Torgerson

Brody Uecker

Aurelia White

7^th Grade:

Beau Enfield

Wyatt Ettswold

Brya Kelley

Mason Morgan

Olivia Peterson

Keira Pollard

Monday, March 30th 2026-Blue Day

  Events for the day 

Found, an Apple Watch and a DogMan Unleashed Book. Please e-mail Laura in the office at laura.licht@k12.sd.us or call the school at 605-495-4181 to claim.

Congratulations to Queen Kaylee Adams and King Hayden Steele as they were crowned during Friday's Middle School Coronation.

Monday (district) FFA in Parkston-leave at 8:00

State Student Council is happening Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The following students will be out.

Clay Moody

Cami Edwards

Tori Hoffman

Miley Adams

Aubrey Moody

Will Simonds 

Ian Octavo

Kenzie Uecker

Brooklyn Larson

Mitchell Young Band Festival: March 31^st ($5 Concert @ 4:00pm)

The following 5-7th grade students will be going to the Mitchell Young Band festival!  We will be leaving at 7:45 am and returning around 6pm (hopefully a little sooner).  The concert is at the Performing Arts Center at 4pm.  

5^th Grade:

Laina Dise

Nolan Enfield

Vada Enfield

*Charles Fridley (Alternate-will go if 6th grade percussion student is absent Monday)

Hannah Hinker

Sullivan Licht

Maggie Meier

Conrad Olson

Weston Pearson

Hannah Pollard

Cade Wilson

*Aiden Zard (Alternate-will go if 6th grade percussion student is absent Monday)

6^th Grade:

Quinn Easton

Alexis Fridley

Garret Goral

Elsie Klaas

Adriana Moran

Hunter Morris

Carlee Spelbring

Harper Torgerson

Brody Uecker

Aurelia White

7^th Grade:

Beau Enfield

Wyatt Ettswold

Brya Kelley

Mason Morgan

Olivia Peterson

Keira Pollard

Friday, March 27th 2026-Orange Day

 Events for the day 
Found, an Apple Watch and a DogMan Unleashed Book. Please e-mail Laura in the office at laura.licht@k12.sd.us or call the school at 605-495-4181 to claim.

There will be an informational meeting for interested golfers today with a zoom link at 11:00. The first official practice will be March 30th.

Today from 3:30-6:30 there will be a Middle School Lock-In with coronation at 3:45. Students will partake in games and be treated to pizza. Candidates include Kaylee Adams, Kelly Wilson, Levi Hinker and Hayden Steele. Please note...the time of coronation is different than previously announced because of students prior commitments.

Senior List
Grant Edwards
Teagen Moody
Clay Moody
Aubrey Moody
Parker Ettswold
William Simonds
Victoria Hoffman
Cameron Edwards
Jaden Martin

10:50 Honor Roll today
Congratulation to the following students listed for 3rd Quarter Student of the Quarter and Honor Roll.

SCMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
“A”

6th:
Jalyn Bender
Harper Torgerson
Brody Uecker
Aurelia White
John Dise
Alexis Fridley
Landon Hoffman
Elsie Klaas
Adriana Moran
Hunter Morris

7th:

Cailie Roth
Adalyn Tucker
Adalie Enfield
Beau Enfield
Wyatt Ettswold
Mason Morgan
Olivia Peterson
Keira Pollard
Wylie Bracha

8th:
Kaylee Adams
Ayden Baker
Levi Hinker
Timothy Kelly
Hayden Steele
Kelly Wilson 

"B"
6th
Quinn Easton
Garret Goral
Mila Weber

7th
Whitney Adams
Brya Kelley
Landon Olson

8th
Ayden Kaiser

“A” Honor Roll – GPA 3.495 – 4.0+

Freshmen: Carley Edwards, Ramsey Fouberg, Kaidence Fridley, Brooklyn Larson, Chloe Salathe
Sophomore: Sean Bitterman, Madi Morris, Evie Olson, McKenzie Uecker, Westen White
Junior: Miley Adams, Hudson Fouberg, Riley Kneen, Ian Octavo,
Senior: Cami Edwards, Tori Hoffman, Aubrey Moody, Clay Moody, Teagen Moody,
“B” Honor Roll – GPA 2.995 – 3.494
Freshmen: Rylan Parish
Sophomore: Ledoux Bracha, Olivia Conrad,

Junior: Carter Edwards, Temperance Salathe, Cole Wilson, Layton Zoss

Senior: Parker Ettswold, Will Simonds
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER:
Freshman – Rylan Parish
Sophomore – Kenzie Uecker
Junior – Temperance Salathe
Senior – Tori Hoffman

State Student Council is on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The following students will be out.

Clay Moody

Cami Edwards

Tori Hoffman

Miley Adams

Aubrey Moody

Will Simonds 

Ian Octavo

Kenzie Uecker

Brooklyn Larson

Thursday, March 26th 2026-Blue Day

 Events for the day  
Found, an Apple Watch and a DogMan Unleashed Book. Please e-mail Laura in the office at laura.licht@k12.sd.us or call the school at 605-495-4181 to claim.

There will be an informational meeting for interested golfers today with a zoom link. The first official practice will be March 30th.

Eligibility
Pre-K 6-8 Stem night in the SC Gym
VB Practice @ Woony 3:30-5

Senior Projects
Grant Edwards
"Life Choices Now and Forever"

Teagen Moody
"Welding in the Modern World"

Clay Moody
"Wi-Fi and Broadband in My Eyes"

Aubrey Moody
"Beyond the Arena: The real Importance of Redeo"

Parker Ettswold
"Benefits of Being Active"

William Simonds
"Improving the Future"-Writing and Submitting a Grant

Victoria Hoffman
"Nursing and Healthcare Opportunities in South Dakota"

Cameron Edwards
"Food Insecurity in the United States: Causes, Health Impacts, and Solutions"

Jaden Martin
"The Army National Guard" Benefits of the Army Guard

Congratulation to the following students listed for 3rd Quarter Student of the Quarter and Honor Roll.

SCMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
“A”

6th:
Jalyn Bender
Harper Torgerson
Brody Uecker
Aurelia White
John Dise
Alexis Fridley
Landon Hoffman
Elsie Klaas
Adriana Moran
Hunter Morris

7th:

Cailie Roth
Adalyn Tucker
Adalie Enfield
Beau Enfield
Wyatt Ettswold
Mason Morgan
Olivia Peterson
Keira Pollard
Wylie Bracha

8th:
Kaylee Adams
Ayden Baker
Levi Hinker
Timothy Kelly
Hayden Steele
Kelly Wilson 

"B"
6th
Quinn Easton
Garret Goral
Mila Weber

7th
Whitney Adams
Brya Kelley
Landon Olson

8th
Ayden Kaiser

“A” Honor Roll – GPA 3.495 – 4.0+

Freshmen: Carley Edwards, Ramsey Fouberg, Kaidence Fridley, Brooklyn Larson, Chloe Salathe
Sophomore: Sean Bitterman, Madi Morris, Evie Olson, McKenzie Uecker, Westen White
Junior: Miley Adams, Hudson Fouberg, Riley Kneen, Ian Octavo,
Senior: Cami Edwards, Tori Hoffman, Aubrey Moody, Clay Moody, Teagen Moody,
“B” Honor Roll – GPA 2.995 – 3.494
Freshmen: Rylan Parish
Sophomore: Ledoux Bracha, Olivia Conrad,

Junior: Carter Edwards, Temperance Salathe, Cole Wilson, Layton Zoss

Senior: Parker Ettswold, Will Simonds
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER:
Freshman – Rylan Parish
Sophomore – Kenzie Uecker
Junior – Temperance Salathe
Senior – Tori Hoffman

Wednesday, March 25th 2026-Orange Day

 Events for the day  
Found, an Apple Watch. Please e-mail Laura in the office at laura.licht@k12.sd.us or call the school at 605-495-4181 to claim.

Today the Juniors will wrap up ACT testing

We will have a Large Group Music Contest  with a 2:40 performance in Mitchell today. The students will eat lunch and then be dismissed to leave.

Sean Bitterman

Ledoux Bracha

Levi Hinker (8th)

Kyra Kelley*

Sophie Kelly

Timothy Kelly (8th)

Jason Moran

Mason Morgan (7th)

Evie Olson

Chloe Salathe

Temperance Salathe*

Westen White

Congratulation to the following students listed for 3rd Quarter Student of the Quarter and Honor Roll.

SCMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
“A”

6th:
Jalyn Bender
Harper Torgerson
Brody Uecker
Aurelia White
John Dise
Alexis Fridley
Landon Hoffman
Elsie Klaas
Adriana Moran
Hunter Morris

7th:

Cailie Roth
Adalyn Tucker
Adalie Enfield
Beau Enfield
Wyatt Ettswold
Mason Morgan
Olivia Peterson
Keira Pollard
Wylie Bracha

8th:
Kaylee Adams
Ayden Baker
Levi Hinker
Timothy Kelly
Hayden Steele
Kelly Wilson 

"B"
6th
Quinn Easton
Garret Goral
Mila Weber

7th
Whitney Adams
Brya Kelley
Landon Olson

8th
Ayden Kaiser

“A” Honor Roll – GPA 3.495 – 4.0+

Freshmen: Carley Edwards, Ramsey Fouberg, Kaidence Fridley, Brooklyn Larson, Chloe Salathe
Sophomore: Sean Bitterman, Madi Morris, Evie Olson, McKenzie Uecker, Westen White
Junior: Miley Adams, Hudson Fouberg, Riley Kneen, Ian Octavo,
Senior: Cami Edwards, Tori Hoffman, Aubrey Moody, Clay Moody, Teagen Moody,
“B” Honor Roll – GPA 2.995 – 3.494
Freshmen: Rylan Parish
Sophomore: Ledoux Bracha, Olivia Conrad,

Junior: Carter Edwards, Temperance Salathe, Cole Wilson, Layton Zoss

Senior: Parker Ettswold, Will Simonds
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER:
Freshman – Rylan Parish
Sophomore – Kenzie Uecker
Junior – Temperance Salathe
Senior – Tori Hoffman

Tuesday, March 24th 2026-Blue Day

 Events for the day  

Here is the practice and meet schedule for track.
Track Meet Schedule
Meet and Practice Schedule

Results from the FFA CDE's

Ag Mechanics Team: 6th out of 39 teams with 157 competitors

Alex Anderson – 6th

Layton Zoss – 23rd

Benton Eden – 42nd

Teagen Moody – 57th

Cordell Hines – 75th

Agronomy Team: 28th of 39 teams with 138 competitors

Carter Edwards - 63rd

Parker Ettswold – 104th

Eli White – 120th

Floriculture Team: 5th out of 50 teams with 190 competitors

Addyson Baruth – 12th

Kenzie Uecker – 14th

Kenzie Baruth – 44th

Olivia Conrad – 93rd

Brinley Fuller – 127th

Temperance Salathe – 158th

Food Science Team: 11th out of 20 teams with 70 competitors

Carley Edwards – 8th

Brooklyn Larson – 25th

Ramsey Fouberg – 27th

Kaidence Fridley – 66th

Horse Judging Team: 12th out of 36 teams with 116 competitors

Aubrey Moody – 15th

Ledoux Bracha – 42nd

Westen White – 75th

Landree Zoss – 83rd

Livestock Judging Team: 33rd out of 43 teams with 170 competitors

Alexis Dowling – 112th

Tanse Moody – 140th

Sawyer Larson – 142nd

Ty Burkel – 167th

Meats Team: 11th out of 27 teams with 99 competitors

Ian Octavo – 18th

Sam Baruth – 19th

Mathias Lindgren – 84th

Trevor Johnson – 93rd

Natural Resources Team: 17th out of 46 teams with 192 competitors

Clay Moody – 57th

Rylan Parish – 67th

John Stainbrook – 71st

Henry Fridley – 94th

Kobie Schley – 135th

Gavin Scofield – 143rd

Braylyn Baysinger 157th

Nursery Landscaping Team: 7th out of 22 teams with 70 competitors

Cami Edwards – 24th

Miley Adams – 31st

Tori Hoffman – 37th

Kaylee Viktora – 43rd

Lauren Jensen – 52nd

Haylee Foos – 53rd

Lucy Applegarth – 60th

Poultry Team: 13th out of 32 teams with 114 competitors

Danielle Brooks – 27th

Shiloh Senska – 59th

Waverley Hagman – 64th

Jason Moran – 71st

Cole Anderson – 97th

Megan Kogel – 111th

Vet Science Team 20th out of 43 teams with 186 competitors

Cheyann Larson – 74th

Hudson Fouberg – 75th

Sophie Kelly – 85th

Evie Olson – 102nd

Madi Morris – 109th

Congratulations to Hudson Fouberg! She has been named a Top 3 Finalist in her State FFA Proficiency Area! Final placings will be announced during the 2026 South Dakota FFA State Convention.
-Ag Service-
Hudson has devoted countless hours developing her Supervised Agricultural Experience project, gaining real-world experience, and building skills in agriculture. Way to go Hudson!

Congratulations to the American Legion Essay and Poem winners for both Artesian and Letcher.

2026 Letcher Auxiliary Americanism Poem and Essay Contest Winners

 

Poems
Class I (Grade 3): 1st Place – Paisley King, 2nd Place – Aveline White, 3rd Place – Ryder Pollard
Class II (Grade 4): 1st Place – Arthur Neugebauer, 2nd Place – Whitley Baade, 3rd Place – Scarlett Roth
Class III (Grade 5): 1st Place – Vada Enfield, 2nd Place – Hannah Pollard, 3rd Place – Nolan Enfield

Essays
Class II (Grades 5 & 6): 1st Place – Laina Dise, 2nd Place – Vada Enfield, 3rd Place – Nolan Enfield
Class III (Grades 7 & 8): 1st Place – Kelly Wilson, 2nd Place – Memphis Moody, 3rd Place – Hayden Steele

Jackson Hall Artesian
Poems
Class I(Grade 3):1st Place-Sophia Adema, 2nd Place-James Fridley,-3rd Place Claire Moore
Class II (Grade 4):1st Place-Jacee Bender, 2nd Place-Harper Moore-3rd Place-Trenton Bornitz
Class III (Grade 5):1st Place-Sullivan Licht, 1st Place-Weston Pearson, 3rd Place-Conrad Olson

Essays
Class II(Grades 5 & 6):1st Place-Hannah Hinker & Weston Pearson-2nd Place Cade Wilson & Conrad Olson,-3rd Place Charles Fridley
Class III (Grades 7 & 8) 1st Place-Colton Nelson, 2nd Place-Levi Hinker, 3rd Place Ayden Kaiser