Mrs. Hartog's 4th graders made their annual Thanksgiving art cornucopias. They turned out great!
The fifth graders have been learning about the first Thanksgiving in Social Studies for the past well two weeks, and then were able to enjoy a Friendsgiving meal on Tuesday before releasing for Thanksgiving break. Thanks to all the parents who supported with donated food and supplies. The food was yummy!
Introducing the EPJ Hall of Fame!
We’re excited to launch the inaugural Elk Point-Jefferson Hall of Fame, honoring outstanding individuals and teams who have made a lasting impact on our school community.
Nominations for the Class of 2026 are now open!
Nominate student-athletes, fine arts performers, coaches, advisors, academic or professional achievers, and community contributors.
Nominations accepted through March 1, 2026.
Inductees will be announced at halftime of a Fall 2026 football game, with a community banquet the next evening at The Pointe.
Click here for nomination form and criteria
Let’s honor those who helped build the legacy of EPJ!
Please fill out the form to sign up for a time to pick up your Angel Tree gifts on Thursday December 11 or Friday December 12 between 7:30 and 3:30 pm. You will pick them up from the Superintendent's Office (Entrance J). If you have to make a change to the date, time or person picking up the gifts, please complete another form.
Link to form: https://forms.gle/YwWhXJbo6fdDctP2A
Link to form: https://forms.gle/YwWhXJbo6fdDctP2A
Last week the Ecology students completed a hands-on lab titled “Respiration Leads to Perspiration”—and it was both educational and a lot of fun! During this activity, students investigated how exercise affects the amount of carbon dioxide we exhale. After doing short bursts of exercise ( running in place), they exhaled into a beaker containing a chemical indicator that changed color in the presence of CO₂. Students timed how long it took the solution to change color before and after exercising. This experiment helped students understand how the body’s cells work harder during physical activity, using more oxygen and producing more carbon dioxide. It’s the same science behind why we breathe harder during sports, workouts, or any physical exertion—making this lab a perfect bridge between classroom learning and everyday life. My students loved this interactive experience, and the lab definitely brought cellular respiration to life!
Congratulations to all participants in our local middle school science fair!
The Structured Learning Center students took all of their life skills to practice to purchase and wrap gifts for the Angel Tree. 18 Angel tree tags! They were able to celebrate their hard work with their own ordered & bought meal at Applebees!
4th grade science experimented with flashlights and mirrors to see how light travels and how it reflects.
Today our 4th and 5th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore future careers! We welcomed presenters from the University of South Dakota to share firsthand experiences from six different health science careers: Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Public Health/Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Biology/Pre-Med, and Social Work.
We’re thrilled to bring real-world career exploration directly to our students and help them imagine the possibilities ahead!
We’re thrilled to bring real-world career exploration directly to our students and help them imagine the possibilities ahead!
Our first project for FACS class is complete!!
It's not too late. Come join our team! Paraprofessional positions open now. Follow link below to apply:
https://epj.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5141221
https://epj.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5141221
The EPJ Student Council invites everyone in grades JK - 12 to wear blue on Friday (11/21) to show our support for the Remsen St Mary’s Girls Basketball Team and their school.
Please see the attached flyer for the EPJ Sports Foundation Sports Equipment Event.
The deadline for completing the Angel Tree Form has passed. Angel Trees will be set up by the end of the week at EPJ School, St. Paul, Immanuel, United Parish, St. Joseph, Beacon and Elk Point Baptist churches. If you want to help, please visit one of these locations to select a Husky Angel tag and buy clothing items for a family in need.
Students in Mrs. Hartog's 4th grade class reviewed their long division with a scavenger hunt.
Kelli Kappenman came to talk to the 8th graders about autism. She shared personal stories and examples to help the students learn about autism.
The 5th grade students presented their totem poles to their class in Social Studies on Wednesday. Students had to pick four animals that symbolized their family as a unit or individuals within their family and then create those animals to put on their poles. The students LOVED this project and did amazing work!
The Husky HERO Team is collecting BINGO prizes for our elementary holiday celebration for positive behaviors! If you’re planning to declutter or have a few extra items on hand, we would greatly appreciate your donations.
Requested items include (but are not limited to):
• New lotions, soaps, or body wash
• Holiday mugs or decorations
• New or gently used small toys
• Unopened, individually wrapped snacks
• Candy canes
Donations can be dropped off at the Elementary Office now through December 12. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this event special!
Requested items include (but are not limited to):
• New lotions, soaps, or body wash
• Holiday mugs or decorations
• New or gently used small toys
• Unopened, individually wrapped snacks
• Candy canes
Donations can be dropped off at the Elementary Office now through December 12. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this event special!
Husky football fans- the dome has requested that fans don't bring Pom-poms into the venue. Our Husky towels are allowed but Pom-poms are not. Thank you
On Monday, the 5th graders had a guest speaker, Jen Hovland, who taught them about the history of the United States flag, how to properly display it, and how to fold it correctly. All the students were able to take a turn at folding. The students all learned what it means to respect our nation's flag.
