3rd grade started multiplication last week with a sweet activity. M&Ms and tens frames were used to represent equal groups and multiplication equations.
4th grade multiplication scavenger hunt!
The 5th graders have started studying explorers of North America in Social Studies. This week they have had fun learning about the Vikings. Tuesday they participated in identifying the use of artifacts from the Vikings Age dating back to 1000 A.D, and Wednesday they participated in a Simulation of the everyday lives of the ancient explorers. Did you know that the original Vikings did NOT have horns on their helmets?
Eighth graders in Ms. Peirce's science class explored how alkaline earth metals affect soap. #showingpridetakingaction
Tonight is the last Football Game for HOLLY JOLLY HUSKIES!! Since tonight is Military Night, ALL money donated tonight will go towards various Veteran's Projects in the Elk Point and Jefferson area.
Our leaders so far are:
Santas - Jace, Ben, AP, Connor, Blake
Reindeer - Charlie, Brody, Owen, Luke, Grady
Elves - Cera, Paige, Laney, Kinley, Camryn
7th grade FACS students playing telephone while patiently waiting for their calzones. We also finished our pillowcases last week!
The Region 3A Cross Country Meet in Parkston has been postponed due to inclement weather. The meet will now be run on Friday, October 17 at 11:00 am at the Parkston Golf Course. Varsity boys will run first followed by varsity girls then the JV races
Congratulations on a job well done to the sixth graders in Ms. Peirce's Explore class on well-designed and played mini golf holes! Thanks to the EPJ Golf coaches Kelly Haberling and Marcee Irlbeck for the help!
Mrs. Hartog's 4th grade class took part in a book tasting!
3rd graders did a sweet activity to being our multiplication unit. M&Ms and tens frames were used to represent multiplication equations and equal groups. Of course, the M&Ms were enjoyed at the end!
On October 8th Mrs. Stabe's Anatomy students had an amazing experience at the SCRUBS Career Health Exploration Camp at Yankton Avera Hospital. Throughout the day, students attended a variety of breakout sessions highlighting exciting career paths in the medical field — including Radiology Tech, Health Science, Public Health, Nurse Anesthetist, Dental Hygiene, Medical Lab Tech, Nursing, and Applied Behavior Analysis. They also got plenty of hands-on experience, from examining teeth and suiting up in dental gear, to practicing subcutaneous injections and testing “urine samples” for glucose levels. The day wrapped up with a college fair where students explored programs offered in healthcare and took home a t-shirt and swag bag full of goodies! It was a fantastic day filled with learning and exploration, giving students a real-world look at the many possibilities awaiting them in the world of health and medicine.
The Junior High Football game scheduled tonight in Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan has been cancelled due to weather. This game WILL NOT be made up. This will conclude their season - congratulations to the JH football team on their successful 2025 campaign!
Come out and join the EPJ staff and students at Friends Feast from 5:30 to 7:00 tonight. A free community meal bringing us all together. the meal is being served at Immanuel Lutheran Church. #ShowingPride...TakingAction
What a great weekend at area Bowling in Sioux Falls!
*Henry 🥇
*Clara & Korbyn 🥇
*Dashell & Lucas 🥇
*Brayden & Nathan 🥇
*Kayla & Kyle 4️⃣
Our Special Olympics wouldn’t be possible without the parents and volunteers, thank you for everything!
Off to state!
EPJ Unified Special Olympics is holding their once a year shirt order: Please fill out the information on the google doc to place! Ordering will close on 10/31/2025.
https://forms.gle/YpXyziioTrWQNpbM8
Yesterday, the Allstate choir delegates and alternates from Elk Point-Jefferson attended USD's Allstate Choir Day, where they worked on a lot of challenging music. The South Dakota Allstate Choir & Orchestra Concert is on November 1st at 7 pm in Sioux Falls and will be broadcast on SDPB.
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!
