Thank to everyone who participated in Red Ribbon Week last week! We had a lot of fun with the dress-up days! Students also enjoyed decorating their classroom doors with anti-drug messages during Door Wars! Congratulations to Mrs. C. Johnson's, Mrs. Smallfield's and Miss Kayl's PRO rooms for winning Door Wars - they will enjoy a donut party during PRO!
Please note that the 8th grade football game scheduled for Tuesday, 10/31 has been moved to Thursday, 11/2.
Would you like to support Patrick Henry with some new Panther Apparel? We have 2 online stores open. Check out both sites and see what you find! There are a lot of great options to choose from!
Patrick Henry Athletic Gear, visit: https://hauffsports.chipply.com/PHMIDDLESCHOOL - the deadline to order is November 16.
General Patrick Henry apparel, visit: https://phwinter23.itemorder.com/shop/home/ - the deadline to order is November 13.
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
The final week of Fall Sports has arrived and so has the cold weather! Congratulations to all Fall athletes and coaches for a successful season! Girls Basketball and Girls/Boys Wrestling will start soon!
The Project Based Learning (PBL) Academy is currently accepting applications for the class of 2028! Find more information in this video, and make plans to attend the upcoming open house at Jefferson HS on Monday, October 30th from 6-7:30 PM. Find more information here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/project-based-learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDqRPVt3h8
Patrick Henry 6th graders earned the opportunity to throw a pie in Mr. Hall's face by donating the most money to the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society Coin War. Thanks to Mr. Hall for being such a good sport!
Tomorrow is the last chance to purchase a Dance ticket during 1st period! It's also "Wear Red Day" to Support Red Ribbon Week!
Earlier this week, 8th graders from Patrick Henry visited SDSU through the Promising Future Fund. Students participated in a variety of activities and learned about several academic programs offered at SDSU. Science professors did several demonstrations for the students - one included creating indoor lighting on the stage! It was a great opportunity for our students to visit a college campus!
Patrick Henry Student of the Month is designed to recognize student achievement and showcase accomplishments in academics, extracurricular activities and exemplary character traits. Congratulations to our October Students of the Month in 6th, 7th and 8th grade!
Three Patrick Henry students participated in a chess tournament that was co-sponsored by Sioux Falls Community Education and Chess4Life. There were 58 students that participated from surrounding schools in grades K-10. Vihann, Sage and Horatio all contributed to the 1st place win for Patrick Henry! Vihann tied for 2nd place overall with 4 wins and 1 loss! Congratulations!
Put on your dancing shoes, Panthers! Student Council is sponsoring a Dance at Patrick Henry on Thursday, November 9 from 4:00-5:30. Students can purchase a ticket to the dance from their 1st period teacher this week only - October 23-27. $5.00 per ticket which includes 1 slice of pizza and pop. *Student IDs will be required to get into the dance!
The Fall Athletic events are winding down - just a few more events to go during the week of October 23-27. Finish strong, Panthers! If your child is interested in participating in Winter sports, sign-ups are open! Use the QR codes below or visit the Patrick Henry Athletics page and scroll down to the Winter section. https://sfsdathletics.k12.sd.us/middle-schools/patrick-henry-middle-school
Students could sign up for "Siouxland Surprise" for a WIN session this week.
Siouxland Library Staff visited Patrick Henry and led a session on painting pots! More Siouxland Surprise WIN sessions will be available throughout the year!
Patrick Henry is promoting Red Ribbon Week next week, October 23-27. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. The theme for this year is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug-Free!" Students are encouraged to dress-up next week in support of Red Ribbon Week!
October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week - a time dedicated to ensuring the safety of our most precious cargo - our children. Thank you to all the Bus Drivers who work tirelessly to keep our Patrick Henry students safe as they head to and from school.
This Season a Flu Shot is More Important than Ever! Getting a flu vaccine is a great way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. There will be a SFSD Student Flu Shot Clinic held on Oct. 20 at Patrick Henry from 8:30 to 9:30am. (Middle School Students Only) More Information here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/1212849
Patrick Henry Staff would like to thank the Sioux Falls Education Foundation and Vern Eide for the Flyboy donuts during our staff meeting this week!
Congratulations to the 2023 Patrick Henry Cross Country Team! 8th grader, Priscilla Skroch, claimed the title of Metro Champion at the championship meet earlier this week. There were over 300 runners and 12 schools! Way to go, Panthers!
8th Grade Girls finished 2nd
8th Grade Boys finished 1st
7th Grade Girls finished 1st
7th Grade Boys finished 2nd
Reminder - Patrick Henry will hold a FREE Flu Shot Clinic this Friday, October 20, 2023 from 8:30-9:30 AM for students. A signed consent form is required.
