Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7
Showing Pride...Taking Action
📣 EPJ OPEN HOUSE & COMMUNITY MEETING — TOMORROW!
We are excited to welcome our students, families, and community to School Open House tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 PM! Come check out the building, see classrooms, meet staff, and get ready for another great year at EPJ!
🏫 Community Meeting — 7:00 PM
📍 New Multi-Purpose Cafeteria
All community members are welcome! Dr. Schonebaum will provide an update on current facilities, enrollment, financing, and future planning for Elk Point-Jefferson.
Most importantly, if you see someone who works at EPJ in any capacity, please take a moment to thank them. Our staff has worked incredibly hard over the past several days to get classrooms and spaces ready while construction crews have been finishing the building project around them.
There are still a few areas where construction is wrapping up, but our staff has shown incredible flexibility, patience, and adaptability through all of the challenges. They have moved rooms, adjusted plans, worked through messes, and continued putting students first.
Thank you, EPJ Staff, for everything you have done to get us ready! We appreciate you more than you know.
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! 🐾💙.
It's a great day to be a Husky!
We are excited to welcome our students, families, and community to School Open House tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 PM! Come check out the building, see classrooms, meet staff, and get ready for another great year at EPJ!
🏫 Community Meeting — 7:00 PM
📍 New Multi-Purpose Cafeteria
All community members are welcome! Dr. Schonebaum will provide an update on current facilities, enrollment, financing, and future planning for Elk Point-Jefferson.
Most importantly, if you see someone who works at EPJ in any capacity, please take a moment to thank them. Our staff has worked incredibly hard over the past several days to get classrooms and spaces ready while construction crews have been finishing the building project around them.
There are still a few areas where construction is wrapping up, but our staff has shown incredible flexibility, patience, and adaptability through all of the challenges. They have moved rooms, adjusted plans, worked through messes, and continued putting students first.
Thank you, EPJ Staff, for everything you have done to get us ready! We appreciate you more than you know.
We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow! 🐾💙.
It's a great day to be a Husky!
Reminder: EPJ Activities + Special Needs Transition fair during open house on Thursday August 20 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Middle School Gym.
All grades should attend K-12 as many school organizations will be there!
Stop at the table to fill out your school form (every family needs to fill this out!) and you'll be in the drawing for some awesome prizes!!
COLOR FUN FOR THE HUSKIES!
EPJHS Student Council invites ALL HUSKIES—of ALL ages—to join us for our 5th Annual WHITE OUT NIGHT!
Friday, September 4
Home Football Game
We want our entire Husky Family there! This includes EPJ High School students, Middle School students, Elementary School students and younger Husky siblings who aren't in school yet!
COLOR BAGS — ONLY $2 EACH!
Color bags will be available for purchase through Thursday, August 27. A limited number of extra bags will be ordered, so please NO late orders!
HOW TO ORDER:
Email your order: Melanie.Norris@k12.sd.us
Drop off your completed order form at the High School/Elementary Office
Order at EPJ Open House on August 20 — look for our Student Council table in the elementary near the office
Venmo: Melanie-Norris-16
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
• Venmo: Melanie-Norris-16
• Drop payment off at the school office
• Bring payment to the Open House
Let's fill the stands with WHITE and kick off the game with one HUGE burst of Husky color!
One Pack. One Family. One BIG Husky White Out!
GO HUSKIES!
Please share and expand this to people in the area. Great opportunity no degree in teaching required. Do need a high school diploma at a minimum.
One Clarification: The fifth grade teachers are now in the middle school hall (still considered Elementary) their rooms may not be the final set up you would expect in the school year, but will be close. Moving in is taking place next week with final touch ups.
Thanks for your patience this summer all staff, students, and community members, we are excited to show you our remodled and new spaces.
Thanks for your patience this summer all staff, students, and community members, we are excited to show you our remodled and new spaces.
Good morning, EPJ Husky Nation!
As we prepare for an exciting school year, here is a quick look at the week ahead. Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates:
Tuesday, August 18: Boys Golf first meet (also competing on Aug 20).
Thursday, August 20 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Open House for all current students and parents. Elementary and High School classrooms will be fully ready! Middle school construction is still finishing up, but rooms will be partially set up so students can get familiar with the space before school starts on Tuesday, August 25.
Thursday, August 20 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: District Public Meeting in the new cafeteria. Led by Dr. Schonebaum, this discussion will cover district finances and the future of EPJ.
Friday, August 21: First Football Game vs. McCook Central/Montrose.
📱 Important Tech & Communication Update
Please ensure you have downloaded the EPJ App and logged in using the phone number registered in Infinite Campus.
Through the app's Rooms feature, you will receive direct classroom updates and messages from teachers. You can also enable email notifications within your settings. Look for additional information on Rooms via email and SMS this coming week.
Moving forward, most district communication and direct teacher messaging will take place within this hub, so please make sure your app is set up and ready to go!
We are hosting our first ever EPJ Unified Special Olympics Polar Plunge at EPJ before the football game on October 2!
*Please consider making/joining a team! Tell your friends!
Money raised goes towards scholarships, practice facility rental, food for athletes at events and uniforms. (Split between EPJ & SOSD/LEOTR)
High school students can make schedule changes as follows: Monday, August 17 - Juniors & Seniors: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Tuesday, August 18 - Freshman & Sophomores: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Thursday, August 20 - Grades 9-12 from 5:00-7:00 pm.
High school students taking dual credit classes - classes start August 24. Make sure you are reading your emails, setting up accounts, getting your books, looking at how and when to pay.... so you are ready to go on August 24.
🔥 HISTORY STARTS HERE! 🔥
For the first time ever, Elk Point-Jefferson will induct its Inaugural Hall of Fame Class, and you're invited to be part of a night that will be remembered for years to come.
🥩 Steak Dinner – Just $20
🏆 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
📅 Saturday, September 5 (5:00 social hour, 6:00 meal followed by inductions speeches)
📍 The Pointe
Whether you're an alumni, former athlete, parent, or proud community member, come celebrate the individuals and teams who built the tradition of EPJ.
The first Hall of Fame only happens once. Be there to say you were part of it.
RSVP Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq57e0Quvzr25WJ6Zr1YsXdfuFB1xsBbV138QpCpD8OrXGJA/viewform
For the first time ever, Elk Point-Jefferson will induct its Inaugural Hall of Fame Class, and you're invited to be part of a night that will be remembered for years to come.
🥩 Steak Dinner – Just $20
🏆 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
📅 Saturday, September 5 (5:00 social hour, 6:00 meal followed by inductions speeches)
📍 The Pointe
Whether you're an alumni, former athlete, parent, or proud community member, come celebrate the individuals and teams who built the tradition of EPJ.
The first Hall of Fame only happens once. Be there to say you were part of it.
RSVP Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq57e0Quvzr25WJ6Zr1YsXdfuFB1xsBbV138QpCpD8OrXGJA/viewform
Are you currently looking for a job? The EPJ Y Program is in the need for a new pre-k teacher.
You do not need to be certified to hold this position.
Must have a high school diploma.
Experience working with kids preferred.
The position also comes with many benefits.
Please Share this post to someone that may be interested!
We are in need of a teacher for this program as soon as possible!
Contact: Abigail Schultz at aschultz@nwsymca.org
601 Riverview Dr., South Sioux City, NE 68776
P 402.404.8439 W http://www.nwsymca.org/
You may also apply on the EPJ Employment tab on epj.k12.sd.us
Hello Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder about Infinite Campus at EPJ, a valuable resource for staying connected to your student's school information.
The Elk Point-Jefferson School District uses Infinite Campus's "Campus Parent" tool to give you real-time access to announcements, assignments, attendance, grades, schedules, and more, including online payments and lunch account activity: https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/food-service-my-cart
Two ways to log in:
Campus Parent App: available on the iPhone App Store or Google Play Store.
Web browser: https://elkpointjeffersonsd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/elk_point_jefferson.jsp
How to use the campus parent portal:
Campus Parent Portal Knowledge Base: https://kb.infinitecampus.com/help/campus-parent-portal
Forgot your account info?
Fill out this form (also on our school website under Parent/Student > IC Parent Portal Request): https://forms.gle/8QmvrZ9AxTvLpAXh7
If you remember your username but forgot your password, use "Forgot Password" feature. This only works if you have a confirmed Security Email on your account. Otherwise, email ElkPoint-JeffersonTechHelp@k12.sd.us.
Logging into the app:
Download "Campus Parent" from the App Store or Google Play, search for Elk Point-Jefferson, select our district, and enter your username and password. On a secure, private device, mark "Stay Logged In" to receive push notifications.
Turning on notifications:
After logging in, go to the user menu (top right) > Settings > Notification Settings. Choose which notifications you want (e.g., assignment alerts when a score falls below 70%) and set your thresholds, then save. On mobile, push notifications require the Campus Parent app and "Stay Logged In" to be marked at login, you may also need to enable notifications in your device settings.
Questions or issues? Email ElkPoint-JeffersonTechHelp@k12.sd.us.
Thanks,
Elk Point-Jefferson School District
402 S. Douglas St.
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5950
Thank you seniors for 4 great summers of hard work and dedication to making us all better. You will all be missed.
We also wanted to give a big thank you to everyone that donated to our 1st Annual Lift-A-Thon. The donations made help us keep the weight room fitted with everything our student-athletes need.
If you would still like to make a donation, please reach out to me at andy.homan@k12.sd.us or find an area student-athlete.
Thank you EPJ Community for the continued support of the Strength Performance Program.
COLOR FUN FOR THE HUSKIES!!
EPJHS Student Council invites all HUSKIES to join us for our 5th Annual WHITE OUT NIGHT!!
Friday, September 4 — Home Football Game
All students are encouraged to wear WHITE to the game! Before kickoff, we will gather together to hand out our color bags and create one BIG Husky Family moment as we throw the colors into the air at kickoff!
Each color bag is only $2 and will be available for purchase until Thursday, August 27.
A limited number of extra bags will be ordered, so please NO late orders!
How to order:
1. Email: Melanie.Norris@k12.sd.us
2. Drop off your completed order form at the HS/Elementary Office after August 10
3. Order bags at the EPJ Open House on August 20
Payment options:
1. Venmo: Melanie-Norris-16
2. Drop off payment at the Office
3. Open House
Let’s fill the stands with WHITE and show our Husky pride!
One Pack. One Family. One BIG Color Celebration!
EPJHS Student Council invites all HUSKIES to join us for our 5th Annual WHITE OUT NIGHT!!
Friday, September 4 — Home Football Game
All students are encouraged to wear WHITE to the game! Before kickoff, we will gather together to hand out our color bags and create one BIG Husky Family moment as we throw the colors into the air at kickoff!
Each color bag is only $2 and will be available for purchase until Thursday, August 27.
A limited number of extra bags will be ordered, so please NO late orders!
How to order:
1. Email: Melanie.Norris@k12.sd.us
2. Drop off your completed order form at the HS/Elementary Office after August 10
3. Order bags at the EPJ Open House on August 20
Payment options:
1. Venmo: Melanie-Norris-16
2. Drop off payment at the Office
3. Open House
Let’s fill the stands with WHITE and show our Husky pride!
One Pack. One Family. One BIG Color Celebration!
Ms. Cass, our 6th-12th grade + adult transition Structured Learning Center teacher, received the Emerging Educator Award at the SDAMLE Conference this week!
Another video update of our progress in the middle school. I am not a professional tour guide if you can't tell!.
Have a great weekend Husky Nation.
Showing Pride...Taking Action
https://youtu.be/-wfENrE8RcQ?si=gpLRS_dSd9yoSBfQ
Can't wait to see you at Open House- August 20th 5-7 PM
🚨 Great Opportunities Through the YMCA & Elk Point-Jefferson Partnership! 🚨
Our YMCA partnership, located right here at EPJ, is creating amazing opportunities for both families and those looking for a rewarding career!
👩🏫 We're Hiring!
The EPJ Preschool is looking for a Preschool Educator to join our team.
✅ No teaching license required
💲 Starting pay: $17.00/hour
🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
💼 401(k) Retirement Plan
🏋️ FREE YMCA Family Membership
If you love working with children and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Abigail Schultz or apply through the EPJ website. https://epj.schoolspring.com?jobid=5285008
👧 Now Enrolling!
Registration is open for:
Preschool
Preschool Wraparound Care
After-School Care
These programs are designed to support working families while providing a safe, engaging environment for children.
💙 Financial Assistance Available!
Don't let cost keep your family from participating. Financial assistance is available for qualifying families, and information is included in the attached materials.
Take a look at the attached flyers, share this post with someone who may be interested, and help us continue building great opportunities for our EPJ families!
Mark your calendars for August 20th!
During EPJ Open House, we’ll be hosting the EPJ Activities & Special Needs Transition Fair and we’d love for families and community members to stop by!
This fair is for ALL middle and high school students at EPJ to explore activities, clubs, sports, and community opportunities, while also connecting families of students with disabilities to transition resources and support for life after high school.
Whether you’re looking to get involved, find your fit, or start planning for the future, this is a great chance to ask questions, gather information, and make connections.
Come by, say hi, and see all the opportunities available for our students!
We hope to see you there!
If you are requesting bus pick up/drop-off for the 2026-2027 school year, please fill out the K&D (Foreman)'s EPJ School Bus Sign Up form by August 6th, 2026.
https://forms.gle/6e9jAn4eFap7LrHFA
*Form can also be found on the EPJ school website under Departments tab on Bus Information page.
If you have any questions, please contact Lance Simpson at 712-899-6467 (call or text) or at LSimpson1979@yahoo.com.
https://forms.gle/6e9jAn4eFap7LrHFA
*Form can also be found on the EPJ school website under Departments tab on Bus Information page.
If you have any questions, please contact Lance Simpson at 712-899-6467 (call or text) or at LSimpson1979@yahoo.com.
