Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Showing Pride...Taking Action
The Elk Point-Jefferson School District is updating its census to include children in the district who are not yet school age.
If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2027, please contact the Elementary School Secretary’s Office to have your child added to our census.
ElemOffice.ElkPoint-Jefferson@k12.sd.us
Thank you for helping us plan for our future students!
Showing Pride... Taking Action... Ready for Tomorrow
If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2027, please contact the Elementary School Secretary’s Office to have your child added to our census.
ElemOffice.ElkPoint-Jefferson@k12.sd.us
Thank you for helping us plan for our future students!
Showing Pride... Taking Action... Ready for Tomorrow
Good Morning, Husky Nation!
Elk Point-Jefferson School District is preparing to securely destroy certain non-permanent student records that have met the applicable retention requirements established by the South Dakota Local Schools Records Retention and Destruction Schedule. Permanent student records required by state law will continue to be maintained by the district.
If you are a former student or parent/guardian and believe you may need copies of eligible records maintained by the district, please contact the appropriate school secretary prior to November 1, 2026. After that date, records that have satisfied the applicable retention period and are eligible for destruction will be securely destroyed. The most recent records will be from the 2019-2020 school year.
Respectfully,
Dr. Philip Schonebaum
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Thank you to those that all came to our open house Activity and transition fair at open house! For those that missed it, we had 10 EPJ student activities, 16 special needs services/transition services, and 5 school/community based services set up!
School announcements hold lots of information of student activities happening!
If you want more information about any of the transition services, please emails Ms. Cass at Cassandra.Schmith@k12.sd.us
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Open House night Activity and Transition Fair!
What a fun and inspiring day for some of our EPJ Educators Rising students who attended the Educators Rising Leadership Conference today in Sioux Falls!
Our students spent the day learning, creating, collaborating, and growing as leaders through hands-on activities. They participated in ice breakers, heard from a dynamic keynote speaker, designed their ideal classroom, explored the importance of appreciation, and took part in leadership activities.
They also learned more about TRAFLES, the foundation of our EPJ chapter: Teaching, Recreation, Appreciation, Fundraising, Leadership, Education, and Service.
As a teacher leader, it was so rewarding to watch the students step outside their comfort zones, connect with other future educators, and discover just how many possibilities exist in the world of education.
Our students spent the day learning, creating, collaborating, and growing as leaders through hands-on activities. They participated in ice breakers, heard from a dynamic keynote speaker, designed their ideal classroom, explored the importance of appreciation, and took part in leadership activities.
They also learned more about TRAFLES, the foundation of our EPJ chapter: Teaching, Recreation, Appreciation, Fundraising, Leadership, Education, and Service.
As a teacher leader, it was so rewarding to watch the students step outside their comfort zones, connect with other future educators, and discover just how many possibilities exist in the world of education.
2nd graders are becoming story-problem detectives! 🕵️♀️🔦 We highlighted the clues, turned on the blacklight, and watched the important information GLOW! 🤩🌟
4th grade field trip- Field to Table
A big thank you to Valley Ag Supply!
Tonights volleyball match vs West Central will be carried on our YouTube channel here is the link to our YouTube homepage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmRz9CIjyeY
Mrs. Hartog's class worked on their first habit of mind this year- persisting!
Mrs. Marasco-Ayau's second graders practiced reading and writing their UFli heart words from the week.
4th grade science built cars to introduce kinetic and potential energy.
Husky Homecoming Coronation is tonight at 7:30 in the MS gym. Here is the link to view if you cannot make it out. https://www.youtube.com/live/YPOCcfklEU8?feature=shared
Hall of Fame recognition tonight - come out to The Pointe to celebrate the inaugural class of the EPJ Hall of Fame!
8th grade science experienced
distance and displacement by tracking meal worms.
In conjunction with the Union County Sheriffs Office, EPJ will host a National Moment of Unity on Friday, September 11 during our homecoming football game vs Dakota Valley. This is in remembrance of the tragic events that took place 25 years ago on September 11, 2001.
PSA: The temperature at 7:00 pm tomorrow for football could still be close to 90. If you plan to attend please make sure that you are drinking plenty of water. Hydration breaks are built in for the athletes, but we want everyone in the stands to stay safe and healthy as well.
EPJ football hosts Parker-Marion tomorrow - kickoff is 7:00 pm. Livestream through Fuller Digital can be found on our Hudl Fan page. The inaugural EPJ Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at halftime. GO HUSKIES!
Just one last reminder that Little Huskies Cheer Camp registration/payment and homecoming merchandise orders are due TODAY at 3:15pm received in the office or to Mrs. Leichtenberg!
Ms. Peirce's 8th grade science class working with balanced and unbalanced forces last week.
📣 CHEER FUNDRAISERS REMINDER!
A quick reminder that BOTH of our current EPJ Cheer fundraisers are due this Thursday, September 3rd by 3:15 PM!
🏈 Little Huskies Football Cheer Camp
Registration forms and payment are due to Mrs. Leichtenberg by 3:15 PM. Camp is open to our Little Huskies PK-5 and includes two after-school camp sessions, a bow, T-shirt, snacks, and a halftime performance at the September 25th home football game!
💙 Homecoming Spirit Gear Preorders
Homecoming merchandise order forms are also due to Mrs. Leichtenberg by 3:15 PM Thursday. Students in grades K–12 can preorder tattoos, beads, spirit gear, and other Homecoming accessories!
Both deadlines: Thursday, September 3rd at 3:15 PM!
Thank you for supporting EPJ Cheer, and GO HUSKIES! 🐾💙
