Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

6th grade history students made pharaoh death masks while studying the mummification process.

4th grade multiplication scavenger hunt!

7th grade FACS students finished their pot holders this week. Up next..... pillowcases!

Our Educators Rising students had an incredible day at the Briar Cliff University Expo today! They were inspired by Iowa Teacher of the Year, Melanie Bloom, whose powerful message reminded us all why great teachers make such a lasting impact. Students took part in a variety of hands-on activities that sparked their creativity and deepened their understanding of what it takes to be an educator. They also gained valuable insight from a panel of college students who shared real-world advice about choosing a college, living in a dorm, and exploring different career paths in education. The day wrapped up with a fun prize giveaway, and every student went home with a great gift. Events like this are helping to shape and inspire the next generation of educators, and I'm so proud of our students for representing our school with enthusiasm and professionalism!

7th grade math had a blast today playing Risk It, a new review game from IXL Spark Studio. Who knew math could be so fun!!

EPJ Special Olympics had a GREAT time at homecoming! Let's GO Huskies!

Homecoming Festivities 2025

5th grade worked with Sanford Underground Lab on solving flood and drought issues in South Dakota. They specifically studied the 1972 flood in Rapid City and the 2024 flooding in SE South Dakota. They engineered pumps as one solution to the problem.

The 5th grade had a blast this morning playing games with the football boys! Thanks Ronnie, Jace, Keaton, and Anthony for showing 5A a fun time!

7th FAC has finished their first project. Fleece headbands! Next up..... pot holders!

Join us on Oct 2nd to "Walk and Roll."
National walk or bicycle to school day, sponsored by the SD Department of Transportation.
The DOT will be handing out safety lights at the Elementary entrance on Thursday AM.

On September 25th Educators Rising students attended their first expo of the year. The day started off with a heartfelt message about education from our keynote speaker, followed by breakout sessions where students were engaged in a variety of hands on activities. Some of the breakout sessions the students attended featured Physical education and how movement is essential in the classroom, Special Education and how to customize teaching for all in a fun interactive way. Others attended how to integrate virtual reality headsets and robots in the classroom. and some students attended sessions to learn about FREE COLLEGE CREDIT, and how to apply to college. It was an amazing day and the students are looking forward to our next expo held at Briar Cliff next week Oct 7th.

SCHEDULE ALERT: The cross country meet in Lennox on Thursday, October 2 has been moved up to a 10:00 am start time due to pending high temperatures in the afternoon.

EPJ Homecoming Coronation is tonight at 7:30 pm in the middle school gym. Here is the link to the event if you cannot make it https://youtube.com/live/8cNw1N6UEYc?feature=share

Light the Bulb Experiment- 4th Grade Science

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 6th - 9th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/elkpointjeffersonelemsch1
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Kindergarten reading buddies. Mrs. Neuharth's class ❤️ Mrs. Eriksen's class.

Kindergarten reading buddies. Mrs. Neuharth's class ❤️ Mrs. Eriksen's class.

National Breakfast Day calls for a cereal art project in Mrs. Jensen's classroom!