Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

5th graders spent Patriot Day discussing 9/11 and what their definitions of true heroes are.

Sanford Labs is here to help 5th grade figure out how kidneys filter urine.

Reminder that Little Huskies Football Cheer Camp is this week! Those who registered should attend Monday 9/15, Tuesday 9/16, and Thursday 9/18 from 3:15-4:15pm. Cheer camp participants will perform at halftime of our home football game on Friday, September 19th. Please reach out to Shayla.Leichtenberg@k12.sd.us if you have any questions! Thank you for spreading Husky spirit! ✨️

The Huskies travel to Winner tonight to take on the Warriors in an 11B matchup. Kickoff is 7 pm - if you cannot make it to the game you can catch all the action through Fuller Digital Solutions by using this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnbiVF5FCEI

Discussing positive moments from our day. #movethisword #sel

Over the next few school days, preorder forms for homecoming merchandise will be sent home with students PK-12. The form will come in a clear ziploc bag for easy organization of orders and payment. Pre-order forms are due back by Tuesday, September 23rd at 3:15pm in order to get your items on time. If you are purchasing any items for your child, please put the check or cash into the ziploc bag WITH the preorder form filled out and return to the EPJ Elementary Office, the EPJ MS/HS Office, or bring to the art room to Mrs. Leichtenberg. Checks can be made out to EPJ Cheer. Please make sure to fill out all your child's information on the form so that the cheerleaders will know whose classroom to deliver the items to! Thank you for supporting EPJ Cheer!

Making car ramps in 4th grade science! -Potential and Kinetic Energy

We used the squiggle activity to introduce our next habit of mind of creating, imaginating, and innovating.

Learning about cause & effect and the transfer of energy.

The Elk Point-Jefferson Cheerleading Squad is selling a spray painted EPJ Huskies paw print for $40 in Elk Point and Jefferson. Finished paw prints will measure roughly 25 by 17 inches. The cheerleaders will be coming around the week of September 21st through 28th (week before homecoming week) to paint them. The deadline to order is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 by 3:15pm. Payment must also be received by that time. Please fill out this Google form to order! https://forms.gle/jpt9DcsjNtEyu9mc6

Come work for the Husky Family! We have 4 positions available and open on our jobsite. epj.schoolspring.com Check them out and be part of something special.

🎶 Exciting News from the Music World at EPJ! 🥁 Mr. Pohlman and Ms. Cass are thrilled to announce the launch of EPJ’s very first Unified Drumming Group! Our incredible SLC students are diving into the world of rhythm, learning drumming techniques, and building a deeper appreciation for music—all while having a blast and working together in harmony. 💙 This inclusive group is all about connection, creativity, and celebrating the power of music to bring us together. Keep an eye (and an ear!) out for more updates as our Unified Drumming Group keeps the beat going strong! 🥁🎵

🎶 Music Apparel Store is Now Open! 🎶

We’re excited to share that our Music Apparel Store is officially open through Wall of Fame!
Browse and order your gear here 👉 https://epjbmcwof25.itemorder.com/shop/category/206068/

🗓️ Store Closes: September 15th
📦 Delivery: Orders will be delivered to the school on October 1st

Don’t miss your chance to show your music pride—get your apparel today! 🎵

Building cars in 4th grade science.

Algebra II works at translating word expressions into algebraic expressions.

Field to Table 2025- 4th grade field trip

Students in Mrs. Van Wyk's homeroom took a Roller Coaster ride this afternoon for a brain break. As you can tell from the students faces, they enjoyed the ride!

Students in Mrs Stabe's anatomy class applied their anatomy terminology skills they have learned for this chapter by playing "Find My Wound". The game is similar to Battleship where students mark a wound on their body handout and have to ask each other anatomical questions in order to find the "wound".

🎳 Let the Good Times Roll! 🎳 We are thrilled to cheer on our EPJ Unified Special Olympics team as they kick off their bowling season! 🥳💙 These incredible athletes and Unified partners continue to inspire us with their teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. A huge shoutout to the students, coach, volunteers and supporters who make this (and every) season possible. Let’s all come together to celebrate their hard work and cheer them on every step of the way! 🎉👏 Upcoming events: 📍SE Area singles bowling: October 11 at Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls 📌SE Area Unified Bowling: October 12 at Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls 📍State Traditional Bowling October 31-November 2 at Village Bowl in Aberdeen 📌State Unified Bowling November 8-9 at Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls