Big shout out to the EPJ girls as they battled today at the Region 2A meet.
Sailor Kommes was the solo state qualifier.
She will compete in Madison on June 2nd & 3rd.
Big shout out the the 3 seniors that competed today as well.
Natalie Wells
Hayden McInnis
Bentlee Kollbaum
Softball travels to Scotland today to play a varsity triangular for their final games of the regular season. The Huskies will play Scotland/Menno at 3:30 and Alcester-Hudson at 5 pm.
The softball game with Madison will be played tomorrow (Wednesday, May 21) at the Sanford Pentagon fields with the varsity at 12:00 pm followed by JV. This game is rescheduled from Tuesday, May 20
DAK XII Conference Golf has been cancelled for tomorrow (Wednesday, May 21) due to weather and course conditions - this event will not be made up.
The softball game for today in Madison has been postponed - we are working on a possible reschedule date and will advertise if we can work something out
JV DAK XII Conference Golf scheduled for tomorrow (May 20) in Lennox has been cancelled due to course conditions - this event will not be re-scheduled
Softball scheduled for tonight vs Centerville has been cancelled due to weather - there will not be a make-up date for this game
DAK XII Conference Track Meet scheduled for today in Canton has been cancelled due to weather - this meet will NOT be made up. Next action is Thursday, May 22 at Vermillion for the last chance meet.
Softball Senior Night is Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm when the Huskies take on Centerville. This is also the last regular season home game in 2025.
Senior Walk 2025!🎊
Yesterday, we celebrated our seniors as they walked through the school, cheered on by students in grades K-11. Seniors proudly wore clothing representing where they plan to attend school or begin their careers this fall.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are proud of you!
https://youtube.com/shorts/FB74usu6SK4
The DAK XII Conference Track Meet scheduled for tomorrow (May 15) has been postponed to Monday, May 19 with Jav/HJ at 12:30, Field events at 2:30 and running at 3:30 pm in Canton.
The Girls Golf Invitational scheduled for tomorrow (May 15) has been postponed due to incoming weather. It has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 27 with same time and location.
High school band/vocal concert tonight - here is the link to the livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWOJHmLQTh4
As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, Elk Point-Jefferson High School proudly celebrated one of its own on May 8, 2025, during a special signing ceremony recognizing students committed to entering the teaching profession. Among them was senior Leonel Carrillo, who officially signed his intent to attend Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota, where he plans to pursue a degree in education. Leonel has been a dedicated member of the Elk Point-Jefferson Educators Rising Chapter for the past two years. Through this program, he has attended multiple college expos and engaged in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that have deepened his understanding of—and passion for—the field of education. It was during one of these events, held at DWU, that Leonel discovered a strong connection to the university’s community and educational philosophy, solidifying his decision to continue his journey there. EPJ Educators Rising advisor Karlene Stabe shared heartfelt words about Leonel’s character and promise:
“Leonel is a very caring, passionate student with a bright future in education. It has been a pleasure mentoring him these past two years and watching his growth. I truly believe he will be an incredible addition to the teaching profession, and I am extremely proud of all he has accomplished.”
EPJ is honored to celebrate Leonel’s commitment to shaping future generations and thanks him for choosing a path that will impact lives for years to come.
Please note that Monday's School Board meeting time has been moved up to 4:30 PM instead of its normal time at 5:30 PM.
🌟 As we close out Teacher Appreciation Week, the Elk Point-Jefferson School District is proud to celebrate this year’s outstanding district award winners! 🌟
👏 Doug Brusseau – EPJ Husky Pride Award
For decades, Mr. Brusseau has been a dedicated part of the EPJ family, building lasting relationships with students, staff, and the community. In the past ten years, he’s been a tireless advocate for bus drivers, coordinating countless sporting events and activities, creating opportunities for community groups, and this year, skillfully navigating the transition to a new bus company.
👏 Sydney Bosquet – EPJ Education Support Professional of the Year
“One of the most impactful people I’ve ever worked with. Her insight into students helps teachers motivate and support them every day. Over the past two years, she’s been an absolute lifesaver in my classroom.”
👏 Donna Mau – EPJ Support Staff of the Year
“Selfless service is the backbone of every great organization—and Donna lives this every day. She never seeks the spotlight, but she deserves it. She serves with pride, passion, and purpose. Donna is a cornerstone of the EPJ community, and we are lucky to have her.”
👏 Larry Wilcox – Helping Hands Award Winner
Mr. Wilcox’s love for students shines through in every interaction. He often brings newspaper clippings of students’ achievements, celebrating their successes in heartfelt ways. No one is more deserving of the Helping Hands Award than Mr. Wilcox.
👏 Community Circle of Excellence – Union Bean Coffee & Structured Learning Center
Through this powerful partnership, students gain hands-on vocational experience, build customer service and communication skills, and develop confidence in real-world settings.
👏 Shayla Leichtenberg – MS/HS Outstanding Educator
“She exemplifies a rare combination of passion, dedication, and creativity that lifts our entire school community. Shayla goes above and beyond to cultivate a vibrant artistic culture, organizing art shows and projects that give students meaningful opportunities to express themselves.”
👏 Valerie Neuharth – Elementary Outstanding Educator & District Teacher of the Year
“She does an amazing job connecting with students, creating fun, exciting, and engaging lessons. Valerie is humble—but let’s be clear: she’s not just a good teacher… she’s a GREAT teacher.”
🎉 Join us in celebrating these incredible individuals who make EPJ a truly special place! 🎉
Yesterday kicked off Educators Rising Annual Fundraiser called "GIVING DAYS".
Many of the activities for the students are funded by the state. To help the state continue providing these activities at no cost to the EPJ students and others around the state on May 6th thru May 8th the SD Chapter will be hosting their once a year "GIVING DAYS" Their goal is to fill 480 backpacks—and each backpack represents an entire year of leadership development, career exploration in education and attendance at the state conference at no cost to the members.
What’s inside a backpack?
Each one is packed with opportunities and resources, all made possible by a $50 donation. We’re asking five people to each give just $10 to pack one backpack or to donate however much you would like to. Once a back pack is filled the extra money comes back to our EPJ chapter. Below is a breakdown of how the state spent their funds this year:
How Educators Rising SD Reinvest in Their Members:
Covered $15 national memberships for all members ($7,500)
Co-hosted and funded nine learning expos ($5,000)
Hosted a fall leadership event ($10,000)
Organized the state conference, including member gifts and the Sunday night social ($20,000)
Awarded TEACH SD scholarships to three seniors ($3,000)
Provided travel scholarships for national conference competitors ($15,000)
We would love for you to join us in raising the funds to continue to help support this organization. It is super easy to help out. Here is the link to click on to make your donation. Again, any amount helps. Thank you for your consideration!
https://www.flipcause.com/secure/fundraiser/MjI3OTUw/106484
High School Spring Concert on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 pm in the middle school gym.
