Some of the SLC students submitted work into the ArtAbility art show and we traveled to Sioux Falls to see their work at the event!
ArtAbility is an art exhibit for artists with disabilities sponsored by the Sioux Falls Mayor's Disability Awareness & Accessibility Review Board (DAARB). ArtAbility is an opportunity to showcase artwork as a means of self-expression. The DAARB's goal is to remove barriers for individuals with disabilities while promoting universal accessibility.
Artists Guide 2026: https://www.siouxfalls.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/activities-amp-recreation/artability/2026/digital-artist-guide.pdf
The SLC students recently delivered emergency communication cards to the Elk Point Police Department, helping support safer and more effective interactions within our community. These tools are especially important for individuals who may be nonverbal or experience communication challenges during high-stress situations.
These cards use the same familiar graphics found on many communication devices used by students with special needs and are also seen and available throughout the EPJ building, making them easy to recognize and use when it matters most.
We’re looking forward to delivering additional communication cards to the Union County Sheriff’s Office next week as we continue working toward a more inclusive and supportive community for all.
The softball game scheduled for tonight in Garretson has been postponed due to wind and cold temperatures. We are currently working on a reschedule date
Congratulations to AnnaBeth Porter and Andrew Quiett on being selected for the 2026 SDACDA Senior Honor Choir and Bailey Johnson and Peyton Stacy on being selected as Alternates for the 2026 SDACDA Senior Honor Choir!
The 52nd Annual SDACDA Senior Honor Choir will take place July 19-24 at Black Hills State University.
The 52nd Annual SDACDA Senior Honor Choir will take place July 19-24 at Black Hills State University.
Softball updates: Friday, April 17 at Garretson 4 pm varsity game. Monday, April 20 we host Lennox at 3pm, West Central JV at 5 pm and West Central varsity at 7 pm
EPJ softball game at Garretson on Friday, April 17 will now have the varsity game start at 4 pm with JV to follow in Garretson
Join us for the Performing Arts Awards Gala on Sunday, May 3rd at the Pointe Event Center! 🎶
Celebrate our talented students with dinner and live performances starting at 5:30 PM, followed by awards at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a fun evening with a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and chances to win front-row seats for next year’s performances!
Tickets are $15 for adults, and students attend free. Don’t miss this special night!
Ticket Form - https://forms.gle/AvYK6Z6W7XjMPJHy5
There will be root beer floats for sale after the spring concerts this week April 16th and 17th. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Ed Rising students going to Portland to compete at Nationals.
My students have been learning about DNA in Biology and had fun last week extracting DNA from the cells of a banana.
7th grade FACS students made cookies!
On Wednesday the Structured Learning Students took a Community Based Instruction visit to the Sioux City Rail Road Museum! We learned lots of historical facts, experienced the round about's turn table, ride on a passenger cart, and even got to enjoy our lunch in a dining car! Did you know that if 250 adult elephants stood on the round about turn table, it would still move? It is also the oldest moveable one left in the US!
On Tuesday, April 7th, the first graders took their annual field trip to the LaunchPAD Museum in Sioux City! The students let their imagination, creativity, and energy run wild!
They were outstanding listeners, showed respect, and represented EPJ so well during our field trip. Mrs. Meins, Miss Tassler, and Mrs. Westin are so proud of their first graders - way to go! 🐾 💙
Mrs. Hartog's 4th grade class praticpated in a graffiti walk during reading today. They answered comprehension questions based of their stories.
On Thursday, April 2, our fifth graders brought their lessons on early 19th-century Westward Expansion to life with a visit to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Sioux City. The students delved into the history of the Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery’s legendary 7,000-mile trek across uncharted wilderness. They also explored the culture of the Native American tribes the explorers encountered and even tried their hand at traditional games they played.
We are adding a track meet on Monday, April 13 at West Central. Events will start at 4 pm. This is a replacement meet as the team has potentially lost two meets from this past week.
The Vermillion Booster Club Track meet that was scheduled for tomorrow - Thursday, April 9 - has been cancelled due to low temperatures and wind. At this time there is no reschedule date for this event
Due to potential weather on Tuesday, April 14, the girls golf quad in Beresford has been rescheduled to Monday, April 13 starting at 1:30 pm at The Bridges Golf Course.
EPJ Softball will travel to Dakota Valley on Monday, April 13 to play the Panthers at 5:00 pm This game is a reschedule from April 3.
Mark your calendars! Homecoming 2026 will be the week of September 7-September 11 when the Huskies host Dakota Valley.
Congratulations to Gracey and Natalie for being recognized as nominees for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. They are part of the top 10% of science fair projects nationwide! Way to go ladies!
