Parents,
With the month of February upon us, things are going to start to get exciting here at the school. Spring is getting closer, and the end of our regular season for winter sports is coming to a close. That means post season play for gymnastics, wrestling, and basketball will soon be here, and our student/athletes will be setting their goals for a chance at a state title. Selfishly, for me, February means that the College Baseball season is literally days away. Because of this, I will be taking several days off during the remainder of the school year to travel and watch the SDSU Baseball team.
This situation may cause some conflicts when it comes to bus transportation to school! I will try to have a substitute bus driver in place when I go, but understand, since we are short staffed in this area, it is possible that one will not be available. I will keep you updated each week when I intend to be out of the office.
The first dates that I want people to be aware of are March 6th and 7th. I will be out of the office, Mr. Gustafson will potentially be at the NAIA National Basketball tournament, and Mr. Myers may potentially be in Rapid City with our girls’ basketball team. If all those situations come together, which will be highly likely, there will be no bus transportation available those days. Again, I will keep everyone updated as soon as I can about the busing situation when I intend to be gone.
Looking even farther down the road, specifically the 2024-2025 school year, if we are not able to obtain another full-time or part-time bus driver, there is the possibility that we may not offer bus transportation at all. Even though I do enjoy driving one of our bus routes, it is taking me away from other parts of my job that I could and should be doing in a timelier manner. We still have time before we make that decision, and if we are still considering it at the end of this school year, I will send out much more information on how that would look moving forward. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to avoid that situation.
As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at the school.
Mr. Hawkins
Anyone interested in fundraising for their future Washington DC trip see the attached flyer. Please bring some ideas and a calendar. Thanks!
Mrs. Klumb and Mrs. Henrickson
Theme for tomorrow night is GOLD... because the Seniors are golden.
Ethan FFA is having a pre-game meal tomorrow during the Ethan vs KWL doubleheader! See image for details!
SAVE THE DATE - June 1st, 2024, EHS All School Reunion!
In the next few weeks letters will be sent out in the mail to all Alumni to RSVP to the banquet. You can check out the information on the Ethan Alumni Page, under ethan.k12.sd.us - menu - Ethan Alumni Page. If you plan to attend please RSVP back when you receive the letter or print out ballot from the online page.
https://www.ethan.k12.sd.us/page/ethan-alumni-page
Come Cheer on the Basketball Teams this Friday night! We will recognize seniors of the basketball team and cheerleaders that night! Last home doubleheader of the year for these seniors!
Preschool Screening Letters went out in the mail yesterday, Please see image for details.
The spring conference book fair will look little different this year. Please check out the attached images for the book fair options which will take place February 5th or 6th. Please let Miss Timm know if you have any questions. thanks!
Theme for tonight's basketball game is Neon Night! Come cheer on your Rustlers!! Pep Squad performance and soup contest is also tonight!
Ethan FCCLA will be having a soup cook-off at Tuesday night's game, January 30th, at 5PM. Try several different kinds and vote for your favorite!
Guess what day it is?? There's some Grandmas' who showed up at school today. We have a Grandma Stella, Grandma Betty, Grandma Rita and more grandmas that I can't count. Thanks to all the students who dressed up in some way to celebrate our 100th day of school!
Congratulations also to those 5th grade girls that participated in the Kiwanis Club Free Throw shooting contest on Saturday. Madison Vogel and Janaya Wright each won their age division and will be moving on to regionals next month. Great Job Girls!
Pep Squad will perform at the double header on Tuesday, January 30th vs. SCW. K-2 will perform at halftime of the girls’ basketball game. Please have K-2 participants meet in Miss Timm’s room at 5:30. 3-6 will perform at halftime of the boys’ basketball game. Please have 3-6 participants meet in the NEW gym at 7:30. Shirts and scrunchies will be sent home with students on Monday, January 29th. Please have students wear their shirt, scrunchie, black shorts/leggings (please don’t feel like you have to go out and buy new-if they don’t have black, that’s okay), and tennis shoes for the performance. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Miss Timm at lexy.timm@k12.sd.us. THANK YOU for helping us make this year’s Pep Squad a success! We appreciate you!
Ethan FFA is selling apparel now through February 5th, 2024. You can purchase them by filling out the order sheet and returning it to an FFA member or Mrs. Roudabush, or by using our online store and paying with a card using the link provided. The pickup date will be announced at a later time. Thanks for supporting Ethan FFA.
https://stores.inksoft.com/ethanffa
Congrats to Coltyn Raymond in participating in the JH Honors Choir this past weekend, he was selected to perform after an audition. The concert was at the University of Sioux Falls.
Here's a little reminder for all of us with our strong winds and warming temperatures. Please remind your students about "blow ice," especially those who will be driving at night after their evening activities. Mr. Hawkins
TONIGHTS THEME FOR THE GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME IS JERSEY NIGHT!
One Act Play was performed on Wednesday and received 4th place. Congrats to Will Kreth, Jadah Aragon, and Coltyn Raymond for receiving superior performance awards!
Parents, I have been in contact with our maintenance director, and they will not be sending plows out today until the winds die down. That looks to be later this afternoon. We will run our buses where possible, mainly on paved roads. If you would like to meet the bus, please get in contact with your driver and they will make arrangements with you. If you are unable to get your student to school today, the absence will not count against them. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause for you. Mr. Hawkins
Parents, we will have a 10 AM start tomorrow, Friday, January 19. Buses will run where possible. Mr. Hawkins.