Ms. Simmons' Secondary Scoop

This information regarding report cards was originally texted & emailed on 12/19, but just a quick reminder:

Many of you utilize Parent Portal to review your student(s) grades throughout the semester, which is greatly appreciated. If you have not set up Parent Portal yet and would like to access your student(s)' grades online, that information is linked here. Due to the convenience and strong utilization of online access to grades, the front office will not be printing and mailing your student(s)' report card unless you request this to be done. If you still prefer a printed report card, please email Karla (karla.denison@k12.sd.us) or call the school (605-542-2541) to request a printed copy which will be sent home with your student. Final report cards at the very end of the school year will still be printed and mailed home.

Spring conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, 2/4 from 2:30-8 PM and Wednesday, 2/5 from 2:30-4 PM. School will dismiss at 2:15 PM both days. Conferences will be held in the north gym on a first come, first served format. Sign-up links to reserve a specific time will only be utilized by those indicated below. Here are the details:

• Mrs. Wold & Mrs. Yackley will still do a sign up & conduct conferences in their classroom/office. Mrs. Wold's conference link is available HERE & Mrs. Yackley's conference link is HERE.
• Special Education teachers will conduct conferences in their classrooms; if their door is shut, please wait outside the classroom until the door opens
• Mr. Harming will be available in his office
• K-12 specials teachers (art, music, PE, & band) will all be in the north gym during conferences
• Teachers will be spread throughout the north gym. A handful of teachers may briefly step away from their table to attend their own child's conference; thank you for your understanding as they do this as quickly as possible.

Do you have a child that will be a senior in the 2025-2026 School Year? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for them to spend 48 hours growing their leadership skills, nurturing their servant hearts, connecting with 70+ rising seniors from the region, and having lots of fun in the process. There are no academic requirements, students only need a desire to grow and want to make a difference. The SLA is free thanks to the generous support of our benefactors who are committed to growing the next generation of leaders. There are two SLAs this summer, June 2-4 and July 30-August 1. The SLA starts at 11:00 AM on day one and ends at 11:00 AM on day three.

The Humanity Launch created the Service Leadership Academy in 2022 to connect the amazing students they meet on their retreats at schools around South Dakota, SW Minnesota and NW Iowa. They use a leadership team and ten college students to lead the SLA participants. The SLA includes keynote speakers, leadership and service roundtables, a half day of service at a local nonprofit, group and one-on-one conversations, loads of fun activities, and field trips around Sioux Falls. Students are housed in dorms at Augustana University dorms with single or double rooms of their choosing. Lodging, meals, transportation around Sioux Falls, supplies… are all provided free of charge.

• Watch a KELO story getting students’ perspectives
• Service Leadership Academy Informational Video
• Get more information and register
• Service Leadership Academy Registration Form
• Learn about The Humanity Launch
• Questions? - Contact Gregg Talcott 605-261-0645 Gregg@TheHumanityLaunch.com

• JH/HS student handbook

• JH/HS online lesson plans. Click the link below each email address for the staff member/course you’d like to see.

• Link to all school activities

As always, please let me know if there's anything I can do to serve you and our secondary students.

Website: https://www.elkton.k12.sd.us/
Phone: (605) 542-2541
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Twitter: @ElktonSchool