🚨 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!

🚨 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!

Good afternoon, Husky Family. I had the honor of walking in our remodeling area yesterday. All is moving along. I decided to take a video for you to see what is going on in our areas right now! Enjoy!

Save the Day for August 20th, this year's Open House.

https://youtu.be/i4alSX_84tE

What an unforgettable week at the Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon!

From June 19–23, I had the privilege of taking 12 incredible EPJ Educators Rising students to compete against more than 3,000 students from across the United States. Watching them represent our school, community, and state with such professionalism, confidence, and passion for education filled me with so much pride.

I am thrilled to share that 6 of our 12 competitors received national recognition!

Blue Ribbon Award Winners – Interactive Bulletin Board**
💙 Camryn Norris 💙 Kylee Pierce
💙 Hannah Kuehl 💙 Exandria Stultz
💙 Gracelynn Bruns

🏅 Kayla Sharkey earned an incredible **8th Place in the Nation** in Job Interview!

🏅 **Haley Harkness** was awarded **$100 for her innovative "School of the Future" design**, a tremendous honor that highlights her creativity and vision for education.

While these students received awards, I couldn't be more proud of every one of our 12 competitors . Each student dedicated countless hours preparing, practicing, revising, and challenging themselves to compete at nationals. They represented Elk Point-Jefferson with excellence, and they should all be incredibly proud of what they accomplished.

I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this experience possible. Thank you to our families, school administration, community members, businesses, organizations, and everyone who supported our fundraisers, donated, encouraged our students, and believed in them along the way. Your generosity and encouragement opened the door for these students to experience something they will never forget.

Summer Reminder: EPJ Educators Rising students have created Celebration in a Box kits to help make every child's birthday a special one. These kits are available throughout the summer for families who may need a little extra support celebrating their child's big day.

Each kit includes a cake, frosting, candles, balloons, a birthday card, and a gift certificate to the school Book Fair this fall.

Kits are available free of charge in the Superintendent's Office. Please use Entrance J and call ahead before stopping by to ensure someone is available to assist you.

We are proud to offer this opportunity and hope these kits help create special birthday memories for EPJ students and families! 💙

**June 1, 2026 – Elk Point-Jefferson School District Updates**

**K-Bid Auction**
The K-Bid auction for school surplus items is currently underway and ends tomorrow at 7:00 pm . Available items include a stainless steel sink, commercial dishwasher, freezer, chairs, walkie-talkies, air purifiers, and more.

Auction Link: https://www.k-bid.com/auction/64670

**State Activities**
Congratulations to all of our state participants this past weekend, and good luck to our State Golf competitors today and tomorrow!

We had numerous school records, personal bests, and an outstanding 4th-place team finish by the girls' track team. We are proud of all of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication.

**State Softball**
For the fourth consecutive year, the EPJ Huskies softball team has qualified for the state tournament.

The Huskies will open tournament play against Madison at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday in Aberdeen.

Good luck, Huskies!

**School Board Election**
There will be a school board election tomorrow as part of the primary election. Regardless of political party affiliation, all eligible voters may vote in the school board election.

There are two open seats and three candidates. Listed alphabetically by last name, the candidates are:

• Jay Gabel
• Erik Hanson
• Tracy McDonald

All three candidates have a vested interest in the success of our school district and would serve the community well. Please take the time to vote.

**Summer Construction and Projects**
The school will be undergoing significant remodeling this summer in the old middle school area while also completing the new kitchen and cafeteria project.

If you are visiting the school this summer, please check in at the office and use the appropriate entrance. Student-athletes attending activities should continue to use the athletic entrance.

**Save the Date**
• Open House – August 20, 2026
• First Day of School – August 25, 2026

**Summer Office Hours**
The administrative office will remain open throughout the summer. Please contact us if you need assistance or have questions.

Have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer, Elk Point-Jefferson!

Respectfully,

Dr. Philip Schonebaum