The C/JV game at Hinton that was scheduled for Monday, February 2 has been cancelled due to a conflict for Hinton - there will not be a reschedule for this season.
3 months ago, EPJ Activities
Huskies Sparklers, a collaboration between EPJ Cheer and EPJ Special Olympics, kicked off today! ✨
Our first practice included introductions, jumps, wrestling cheers, and reaction-time drills as we began this collaboration with a Special Olympics athlete interested in cheer. We’re proud of the effort and enthusiasm shown today!
3 months ago, Shayla Leichtenberg
The Morningside Vocal Arts Festival is officially underway—and our students sound incredible! I am so proud of our EPJ students participating in this outstanding event.
The concert is tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Morningside University’s Eppley Auditorium.
3 months ago, Katelyn Brunick
Building Project update: We are movong along in the cafeteria and kitchen. please see the attached photos!
3 months ago, EPJ School District
EPJ Girls Basketball will participate in the 43rd annual Hanson Classic on Saturday, January 17. The Huskies will play Sanborn Central/Woonsocket at 11:30 pm in the Corn Palace in Mitchell
3 months ago, EPJ Activities
Our Educators Rising students are leading a service project to support families in our school community by creating Birthday/Literacy Celebration Kits. Each kit will include everything a parent needs to make their child a birthday cake, along with balloons, candles, and a gift certificate for the school book fair so the child can choose a book of their own and will be available for families who need help with celebrating their child's birthday. These kits will be available to pick up in the elementary and high school offices while supplies last.
To help fund this project, we will be hosting a Cakewalk fundraiser on February 3, 2026, during halftime of the boys and girls basketball games. Tickets are only $1 each and only 96 tickets will be sold. We invite our community to come out, have some fun, and support this meaningful cause.
If you are unable to attend the cakewalk, we will also be sharing a link to an Amazon Wish List for those who would like to support the project by purchasing items online. Thank you for helping us celebrate birthdays, literacy, and community—one cake and one chapter at a time.
3 months ago, Karlene Stabe
Nominations for the first class of the Elk Point-Jefferson Hall of Fame are still open! If you know of an individual or team worthy of this honor please submit their name and accomplishments using this link https://forms.gle/4wqZMgtzfQtdcJUs6
3 months ago, EPJ Activities
Game time for tomorrow's boys basketball game vs Gettysburg in Mitchell at the Corn Palace has been moved up to a 3 pm tip-off - it was previously scheduled to tip at 4:30
3 months ago, EPJ School District
EPJ Class of 2025 - if you applied for the Community Educational Opportunity Grant (CEOG), send your unofficial fall 2025 college transcript and spring 2026 class schedule to Mrs. McMeekin by January 4th. Email documents to Christine.McMeekin@k12.sd.us
Thank you EPJ Huskies. You made Generosity Week a success!! Our Penny Wars were able to raise over $172 for the EPJ Special Olympics Team!! The seniors won with a +1785 points. The staff members were sabotaged and ended up with -1796 points, with the rest of the high school falling in between.
The weather did not cooperate with our Coat Drive, but we are planning on a reschedule date of January 6th, 2025. Be on the lookout for more information on the Coat Drive!
3 months ago, Melanie Norris
Mrs. Westin's first graders were sad to say goodbye to their wonderful student teacher, Miss Hillrichs. She joined them at the start of the year and will move onto 4th grade after break! We are so grateful for the care, enthusiasm, and dedication she poured into our students. She will be an amazing teacher! 🖤💙 Thank you for everything, Miss Hillrichs! 🌟
3 months ago, Laura Westin
Mrs. Van Wyk's 5th grade Social Studies classes wrapped up the semester and their colonization unit by learning some early colonial strategy games...Nine Men's Morris and Mancala. The kids loved learning and playing the games.
3 months ago, Selene Van Wyk
Happy holidays from the 8th grade!
4 months ago, Angela Peirce
New additions around EPJ: Communication Banners! These were part of the EPJ Special Project Fund that Ms. Cass applied for. Currently there are banners in the following locations: each office, each sensory room, the cafeteria and two on the playground. When the new building addition is finished, there will be ones located in each gym and the library.
Communication banners are visual supports designed to help students express needs, make choices, and participate in daily activities when verbal communication may be limited or inconsistent. They are not a replacement for speech, but a tool to support and expand communication.
Why We Use Communication Banners:
•They provide students with a consistent way to communicate across settings and staff.
•They reduce frustration by giving students a clear, accessible way to express needs.
•They support independence, decision-making, and self-advocacy.
•They align with inclusive practices and support diverse communication styles.
The goal is to create an environment where every student has a voice and feels understood. Communication banners are one of many tools that help us do just that.
4 months ago, Cassandra Schmith
The EPJ HS Band had an amazing time over the past two mornings spreading holiday cheer to our little Huskies down in the elementary school!
We were proud to share a wide variety of ensembles. Yesterday featured our woodwind groups — a flute trio, clarinet quartet, and saxophone sextet — and today our brass choir brought the holiday spirit to life.
It was such a joy to come together as a school community and celebrate the season through music. Moments like these truly remind us of the power of music to connect us all. ❤️🎄
4 months ago, Preston Pohlman
Merry Christmas!! Lots of fun today!!!
4 months ago, Marcee Irlbeck
*Date Change: EPJ Sports Foundation Trivia Night is now Friday, February 6th, 2026*
EPJ will not be traveling to the JH tournaments tomorrow morning due to projected weather conditions. We will evaluate the varsity situation in the morning. Stay safe
