Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

7th grade math played Integer BINGO today. The grand prize was a full size candy bar.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Sports Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming Trivia Night Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at The Pointe Golf and Event Center in Elk Point. Ticket information will be released soon, so stay tuned to the EPJ Sports Foundation Facebook page. For questions or to make a donation toward this event, please email epjsportsfoundation@gmail.com.

This event is proudly sponsored by the EPJ Sports Foundation, whose mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of financial circumstances.

Huskies: The EPJHS Student Council and EPJ Booster Club are teaming up to make the holiday season a little brighter for our Huskies!

On Thursday, December 11, during the boys and girls basketball games, the Student Council will be collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.

++Special Giveaways++

Bring in a coat → Receive a free popcorn pass from the Booster Club!

Bring in hats, gloves, or scarves → Your name goes into a drawing for a free popcorn for every pair donated!

Let’s pack the stands for our first home basketball game and come together as a Husky Family to support a great cause.

Thank you for helping us spread warmth this holiday season!

JH GBB has been working hard this season. 4 morning practices in a row this week! Still lots of smiles this morning!

Pillowcases are complete!!

We are missing some Angle Tree Tags. These were taken from the tree at EPJ School. If you took these tags, please bring the gifts to EPJ School as soon as possible, but no later than Friday. These are the missing tags 5A – Coat S/6-7 and 11D – Socks 5T/Underwear Size 12 and 16A – Pants/Sweatpants/Jeans XL 16-18. Thank you.

4th grade science experimented with different materials to see if they were transparent, translucent or opaque.

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!

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

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!

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

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.