On Tuesday, March 31st, 26 EPJMS students and 16 EPJHS students competed at the Southeastern South Dakota State Science Fair, held annually on the campus of SDSU. The fair showcases students’ scientific knowledge, creativity, and application of the scientific method.
We are proud to recognize the following students for their outstanding achievements:
Special Awards Logan Hanson (MS) - Office of Naval Research ($75 Gift Card) - SD Innovation Partners Honorable Mention Gracey Campbell & Natalie Hartje (MS) - SD Water and Environmental Association Award Sofia Hanson (HS) - SDSU School of Performing Arts ($25) - American Psychological Association Award ($25) - NASA Earth Science Award – Honorable Mention Linley Norris & Avery Prouty (MS) - South Dakota Academy of Science Award ($25) Kaden Campbell & Alfred Christensen (MS) - U.S. Air Force Award Carly Schmitz & Lexi Niles (HS) - NASA Earth Science Award – Honorable Mention ________________________________________ High School Category Awards Computer Science/Engineering/Math - Honorable Mention: Gavin Frank & Ben Staber Energy and Transportation - Honorable Mention: Lorelai Cluts Earth/Planetary/Weather/Environmental Sciences - 2nd Place: Kooper Watterson & Jaxon Steinbrecher Medicine/Health/Microbiology - 3rd Place: Haley Harkness - 2nd Place: Bode Fennel & Austin Hanson Food Sciences - Honorable Mention: Ali Herrity & Wyatt Hudelson ________________________________________ Middle School Category Awards Chemistry - Honorable Mention: Anniston Akin Biochemistry - Honorable Mention: Jada VandeVegte & Emma Sellers Physics and Astronomy - Honorable Mention: Kaden Campbell & Alfred Christensen Microbiology - Honorable Mention: Jasper Allard & Nile VanderWeerdt Medicine and Health Sciences - 3rd Place: Linley Norris & Avery Prouty Energy and Transportation - Honorable Mention: Logan Hanson Earth/Planetary/Weather/Environmental Sciences - 2nd Place: Gracey Campbell & Natalie Hartje - Honorable Mention: Parker Adams Plant Sciences - 3rd Place: Lucy Fullenkamp Food Sciences - Honorable Mention: Becca Stacy & Kinsley Baresal Physics - Honorable Mention: Mason Hammitt & Haukar Skaar ________________________________________ Mrs. Stabe, Mrs. Norris, Ms. Peirce, and Mr. Homan are extremely proud of all EPJ students who participated. Our schools were very well represented, and these students did an outstanding job showcasing their hard work and dedication!
about 11 hours ago, Melanie Norris
Due to wind and cold temperatures projected for tomorrow, the Huskies Invitational Varsity Track Meet has been postponed. There is currently not a make-up date scheduled. Next action is on Thursday, April 9 at Vermillion for their Booster Club Invitational.
about 20 hours ago, EPJ Activities
The softball game scheduled at Dakota Valley on Friday, April 3 has been postponed. We do not have a reschedule date at this time
5 days ago, EPJ Activities
🐾🐺We appreciate all our paraprofessionals at EPJ! 🐺🐾
6 days ago, Cassandra Schmith
Attention all current 6th-11th grade EPJ boys and girls who are interested in cheerleading for the 2026-2027 season - tryouts for next year's football, basketball, and wrestling sideline cheer teams will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd from 3:15-5:30pm.
-If you are interested in cheering for football, basketball, and/or wrestling next year, you must try out in April. No additional tryouts will be offered in the fall.
-If you are trying out, you must pick up a tryout packet from Coach Leichtenberg in the art room between April 8th-April 20th. Tryouts involve 2 teacher recommendations, jumps, tumbling, two cheers, and a dance that must be learned in advance at the practices leading up to tryouts. No packets will be given after Monday, April 20th to allow for adequate time to obtain teacher recommendations.
-Tryout Packets Due Back to Coach Leichtenberg by: Monday, April 20th at 3:15pm
Practice Dates Leading Up to Tryouts:
Tuesday 4.07.26 - Practice 3:15-4:30pm - MS Gym
Thursday 4.08.26 - practice 3:15-4:30pm - MS Gym
Tuesday 4.14.26 - Practice 3:15-4:30pm - MS Gym
Thursday 4.16.26 - Practice 3:15-4:30pm - HS Gym
Saturday 4.18.26 - Cheer Clinic 1:00-4:00pm - MS Gym
Mats will be available all of the above dates to practice tumbling. Practices will also involve teaching and reviewing of tryout material (2 cheers and 1 dance) as well as other tryout relevant skills such as showmanship, jump form, motion sharpness, and tumbling technique. If you cannot make any of the above practices, please reach out to Coach Leichtenberg for videos of material to learn on your own starting April 7. Please contact Coach Leichtenberg if you cannot attend tryouts on April 22nd would still like to try out.
We hope to see you there! GO BIG BLUE!
6 days ago, Shayla Leichtenberg
Hello Husky Nation! We are currently looking for the following positions: K-12 Special Education Teacher: This position could have some coordinator duties. Coaching: Asst. Girls Basketball, Asst. Volleyball. Substitutes Paraprofessionals
6 days ago, EPJ School District
The softball game vs Lennox that was scheduled for Thursday, April 2 has been postponed due to weather and low temperatures. There is no reschedule date at this time.
6 days ago, EPJ Activities
Softball heads to Sioux Falls today to play CWL at 3:30 and Avon at 5 at the Sanford Pentagon Fields. All games on Field 7. Go Huskies!
7 days ago, EPJ School District
1st grade has been working on our measurement unit in math. Students in Mrs. Meins’ class used non-standard units, like cubes and paper clips, to measure items around the classroom and had so much fun exploring and comparing their results!
8 days ago, Marica Meins
Congrats to our March Husky Heroes of the Month!!
8 days ago, Courtnee Ronning
Friday Challenge! Middle school homerooms raced to get as many beads on a pipe cleaner as possible - one handed of course. Congrats to 8P for stringing 26 beads.
11 days ago, Angela Peirce
Yesterday was one of our favorite traditions in the SLC classroom…our annual Ramen Challenge! 🍜
This activity is so much more than just making a meal! It's a hands on life skills experience from start to finish. Students practiced creating a shopping list, budgeting and making choices at the store, food preparation and kitchen safety, following and writing step-by-step directions, time management, and communication.
Each student planned, cooked, and presented their own unique ramen creation, showing creativity and independence along the way. The pride they take in the final product (and the smiles while eating it!) say it all.
We are so proud of the growth, effort, and collaboration we saw yesterday. These are the real-world skills that build confidence far beyond the classroom
11 days ago, Cassandra Schmith
On Tuesday April 7th come out and enjoy a walking taco meal while cheering on the Huskies at their first home track meet. Ed Rising students are hosting a Walking Taco Tailgate to raise funds to help support them to attend national competition in Portland. All proceeds go to help fund their trip.
11 days ago, Karlene Stabe
Fun with math!! Mrs. Irlbeck's 7th grade class worked on compound probability experiments today. Candy was involved!!
12 days ago, Marcee Irlbeck
Mrs. Irlbecks 6th grade history class presented their newscasts on Judaism
12 days ago, Marcee Irlbeck
Mrs. Irlbecks 6th grade history class presented their newscasts on Judaism
12 days ago, Marcee Irlbeck
There was an error in our kindergarten screening post. It states before September 01 , 2027, however, it should state September 01, 2026.
13 days ago, EPJ School District
7th grade FACS students worked on their cutting skills with red bell peppers and carrots
13 days ago, Marcee Irlbeck
Is your child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2027? Make sure to add your name to the EPJ census! We utilize the census to contact families for kindergarten screening! Contact Jamie.Donnelly@k12.sd.us
14 days ago, EPJ School District
A special shout out to our masked readers who took the time this morning to have a little fun with our JK-2 students. We hosted our first ever masked reader assembly, it is safe to say it will not be our last.
