ANNOUNCEMENTS:
October 29, 2020
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE NOT TO BE USED DURING CLASS TIME/HALLWAYS. USE OF THESE OF THESE DEVICES CAN BE USED BEFORE SCHOOL/LUNCH/AND AFTER SCHOOL. THANK YOU!
Any 7-12 grade girl or boy who is interested in cheering for boys and/or girls basketball season please be signed up by Monday, November 9th. There is a sign-up sheet in the office and please be sure to specify whether you are signing up for girls, boys or both. If you have any questions please contact Kari Berger at kari.berger@k12.sd.us or 605/881-1747.
FRUIT SALES ARE BEGINNING. FRESHMAN AND SENIORS WILL MEET IN THE GYM AT 8:25AM THURSDAY MORNING. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS WILL MEET IN THE GYM WHEN GIVEN THE ANNOUNCEMENT TO GO.
Due to some in the GPL family being close contacts and one confirmed case of COVID, Thursday's volleyball match will be held with Tier 2 status. High school students and volleyball players' families only are able to attend the game. Parent's Night is still on. Parents will be recognized at the conclusion of the JV match before varsity warm ups. Thursday is also Dig Pink Night in support of Codington County Cares.
We strongly encourage all who attend to wear face coverings. Players and coaches need not wear them during their match.
For those unable to be at the game in person, the game will be live streamed on GPLHS's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ngy1XKwXYg
Parents/Guardians – Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be doing Halloween differently this year. A nice snack has been ordered through Rita from the kitchen and we will be playing games, etc. In the classroom. For the health of students and staff, we are saying no to candy, treats, costumes, goodie bags, etc. Because there is no school on Friday, October 30th, we will have the party on Thursday, Oct. 29th .
Thank you for understanding,
Elementary Staff
If your child missed picture day AND retake day at school due to Covid or quarantine and you would like to get school pictures of your child, you can schedule a time at the Tailfeather Studio in Webster on Nov. 1, 2 or 3. The same packages and backgrounds will be offered as picture day and your child’s picture will be forwarded on to your school’s yearbook staff. Contact Stacey at 605-345-2550 to schedule a time and receive directions to the studio.
If you would like to have your child get a flu shot, please call up to the Day County Health Nurse and she will schedule a time for your child. Phone number is 605-345-3882.
Oct. 29th Volleyball @ GPL - this is a rescheduled game. We will NOT have a JH VB match, St. Martin's has parent-teacher conferences that night and are unavailable. Mustangs JV/V will depart from Waubay School at 4:45 and pick up Summit at the Coffee Cup at 5:00.
Oct. 30th - Volleyball at Hankinson 5:45
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Attendance – Each player, manager and coach is allowed two guests. We are limited to 100 fans total in our gym. We have used either wristbands or paper passes for our fans.
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Masks – Masks are required at all times and must be worn properly, which means covering both mouth and nose.
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Streaming – We have a guy that streams occasionally. I will check with him. If he is broadcasting, I will get you the information.
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Concessions – We will have limited concessions available from 5:30 through the start of the game.
Kent Dennis
Principal/Athletic Director
Hankinson High School
There will be no school on October 30th, 2020. Happy Halloween!
Mustangs apparel link
https://waubaysummit2020.itemorder.com/
Grizzlies apparel link
https://dakotahills2020.itemorder.com/
Any Jr. Male interested in Boys State 2020, please contact Abby Kwasniewski. Application Deadline is in March. Students attending Boys State are eligible for a scholarship.
American Legion Oratorical Contest: Any High School student is eligible. The local contest is in December, students will need to contact the Waubay American Legion Post for more information or go to the following website: www.sdlegion.org/oratorical-scholarship.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: see Abby for application and information on how you can graduate college debt-free!!! Deadline November 15
NHS Members: the NHS Scholarship is OPEN! The deadline is December 1st!
Youth Trooper Academy- Any Jr. Student interested in Youth Trooper Academy June 22-26 in Pierre can pick up an application from Abby Kwasniewski. This is a great opportunity if you are looking into Law Enforcement for a future career! Website for more information: www.sdlegion.org/sd-youth-trooper-academy
Lunch Menu:
Monday 10/26/2020
Breakfast Pancakes – Juice – Cereal - Fruit
Lunch Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Mashed Potatoes’ – Corn – Apple Slices
Tuesday 10/27/2020
Toast – Juice –Mini Donuts – Juice – Cereal - Fruit
Taco Towers – and Fixings – Frozen Fruit Cups
Wednesday 10/28/2020
Breakfast – French Toast – Juice – Cereal - Fruit
Biscuit/Gravy – Mixed Veg. – Fresh Strawberries
Thursday 10/29/2020
Mini Johns – Juice – Cereal - Fruit
Witches Stew – Frosty’s nose – Soft Marble Broom Stick Pieces
Friday 10/30/2020
NO SCHOOL
Activities for the week of 10/26/2020 to 10/30/2020
October 26th
5:00 JH VB VS Florence/Henry @ Waubay
6:15 VB vs Florence/Henry@ Waubay
October 29th
6:15 VB VS Great Plains Lutheran @ Watertown
October 30th
NO SCHOOL
5:45 VB vs Hankinson @ Hankinson
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Attendance – Each player, manager and coach is allowed two guests. We are limited to 100 fans total in our gym. We have used either wristbands or paper passes for our fans.
-
Masks – Masks are required at all times and must be worn properly, which means covering both mouth and nose.
-
Streaming – We have a guy that streams occasionally. I will check with him. If he is broadcasting, I will get you the information.
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Concessions – We will have limited concessions available from 5:30 through the start of the game.
Kent Dennis
Principal/Athletic Director
Hankinson High School
November 2nd
VB Playoffs
November 3rd
VB Playoffs
November 5th
VB Playoffs
November 6th
5/6 BB VS Wilmot @ Waubay
November 12th
5/6 BB VS Wilmot @ Wilmot
November 13th
VB SODAK 16
Parents: If you do not have a parent portal set up to check your students grades and would like one please email amber.gaikowski@k12.sd.us or call the business office. All students K-12 have grades posted in infinite campus, attendance reports, lunch balance and other info available to you in parent portal. There is also an app you can download to use on your smartphone.