Congratulations to Adi and Taylor on an amazing performance at Junior Honor Choir! Both girls were selected for the female SSA group, which consisted of 78 singers from across South Dakota. They went out to Rapid City on January 17th to begin the extensive rehearsal process, which culminated in a concert on January 18th. They sang five songs, including one they had learned without any music! SDACDA Junior Honor Choir is open to students in 7th-9th grade and is an auditioned group.
EPJ will host Vermillion tonight in a basketball doubleheader. Sub varsity games will start at 4 pm with varsity girls slated for a 6:15 start. Varsity games will be livestreamed through FDS at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNOIFDTp2ZU
Due to dangerously low temperatures this evening (January 20) all evening activities at the school have been cancelled. Stay safe and warm tonight!
Due to the windchill warning expected through tomorrow morning and for the safety of all. There will be a 2 hour late start on Tuesday 1-21-25. Stay safe and warm.
There are several extra yearbooks available for sale right now from PREVIOUS school years ranging from 2021 back to 1996. If you are interested in any of the below listed years at their listed price, please email Shayla.Leichtenberg@k12.sd.us to confirm availability and arrangements will be made for payment/pickup in the office. These are limited quantities; once they are gone, they're gone. They are:
Years 2021, 2020 -> $20.00 each
Years 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010 -> $15.00 each
Years 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996 -> $10.00 each
There will be a 2 hour late start at the EPJ School tomorrow 1/20/2025. There will be no morning practices. Please anticipate your buses to arrive 2 hours after their normal time. Stay safe and dress appropriately for the weather tomorrow.
The Refraction Art Show is now up in the high school commons! It is a small but mighty show with four highly creative pieces on display! It will be up until January 28th. Take a look!
Calling all Huskies! The HS Student Council is hosting “Chuck a Duck” on Tuesday January 21st. For $1, you can buy a duck and chuck it onto the basketball court at half-time of the Boys Varsity Game. The person closest to the target will win a $25 gift card. All proceeds will be benefit the EPJ Polar Plunge Team, which is part of the Structured Learning Center at EPJ!
EPJ wrestling travels to Lennox tonight for a DAK XII Triangular. The Huskies wrestle Vermillion at 6:30 followed by Lennox around 7:30 .
EPJ boys and girls basketball host Ponca, NE tonight in basketball action. C boys and JV girls play at 4 pm. Varsity girls should start about 6:15 pm followed by boys, both varsity games will be livestreamed through FDS at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjK2Y8M8KbA
Here is the link to the live feed for the girls game in the Hanson Classic on Saturday, January 18
beavers.liveticket.tv. The girls will play Aberdeen Roncalli at 2:30 pm in the Mitchell Corn Palace.
Are you the next Girls Head Track Coach? The position closes January 31 with interviews to follow that week. The school is looking to fill the position as soon as the February board meeting. Please apply and bring your talents to EPJ! https://epj.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=141
EPJ boys and girls basketball travel to Wagner today for a doubleheader. Games begin at 4 pm with sub varsity action. Varsity games will be livestreamed through Fuller Digital at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy2QvDbmNJw
Here is the link for the boys and girls basketball doubleheader at Dell Rapids. https://bigsiouxmedia.com/dell-rapids/webcasts/
Congratulations to Lance Simpson on being named the Elk Point-Jefferson Site Foreman Bus Supervisor. For questions on routes or changes call Lance at (712)899-6467.
Also congratulations to Doug B. as he enters retirement. Thank you for your many years of service to the district and district partners.
EPJ boys basketball host Canistota tonight starting at 5:00 pm with the C game. Varsity game should tip off about 7:15 and will be broadcast on Fuller Digital using this link https://www.youtube.com/live/st1Fw3ESAG4?si=UANDpu94psmPgLjd
Don't forget to order your 2024-2025 high school (grades 9-12 only) yearbook! They are currently priced at $61, but that price will go up before the end of the school year. Order now to lock in the best price! Link: https://tinyurl.com/36j9aank
Wrestling heads to McCook Central-Montrose tomorrow for a tournament starting at 9 am in Salem.
Boys and girls basketball play Viborg-Hurley in the Midwest Miracles Classic on Saturday, January 4 - girls at 6:30 pm and boys at 8 pm. Games are in Hurley and livestream can be viewed using this URL Vhcougars.liveticket.tv for $12.99
Reminder that we are currently in the SDHSAA Winter Moratorium. EPJ facilities are completely closed for school and community use from December 23-December 26. Doors will re-open on Friday, December 27. Happy Holidays!!