Congratulations!
Did you forget to order a 2022-2023 yearbook? You are in luck! We were able to purchase some extra this year!
If your student would still like to purchase one, have them bring in $20 on their last day in building.
Teams 7-1 and 7-2, Thursday May 25th
All other teams, Friday May 26th
Remember the Athletic Information night this evening at PHMS beginning at 7:00 pm. This will be for students who will be 7th and 8th graders next year. Please enter through the northeast doors, which will open at 6:30 pm.
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
Congratulations to Patrick Henry's own, Olivia Boakai. She was one of 11 students chosen for the Dakota News Now Media Camp this summer! Way to go Olivia!
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/05/16/11-students-selected-dakota-news-now-media-camp/
On Monday evening, SFSD held an honoring ceremony for its Native American students who are graduating from 8th grade and from High School. This is an important way to recognize these students in a way that is culturally significant and tied in with their communities. Congratulations on graduation! View more photos here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAE3w8
Last week, team 6-3 shared their Hero in Science Wax Museum presentations. Students researched a hero in science and learned about their scientific contributions and accomplishments!
Click on the LINK BELOW to watch all of the poets competing at this year's event!
https://www.youtube.com/live/nk9fOPteF1U?feature=share
Your preteen is navigating their first summer without childcare. Older siblings are caring for younger siblings at home and meal preparation is a little too much responsibility. You’ve hired a teenage companion to take your kids to the parks, camps, and activities but this means funds are tight for food.
These are all real scenarios playing out in homes and apartments across Sioux Falls. That’s why the Sioux Falls School District is proud to, once again, offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children, ages 1-18 during June and July 2023.
Using meal counts from previous summers, the Office of Child Nutrition established a schedule for breakfast to be offered at eight schools on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Lunch will be served Mondays through Thursdays at six locations and Monday through Friday at two locations. The schedule will be emailed to SFSD families and will be posted on the District’s website: sf.k12.sd.us. No income eligibility paperwork is required..
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Attention SFSD parents of 6th-9th graders! Registration is now open for CTE Academy Summer Career Camps! These camps take place June through July and have a little something for everyone. If you're looking for a fun way to spend some time this summer, and possibly show your child a future career path, you can register here now!
https://www.ctecareercamps.com/
All Library items are due tomorrow, MAY 12!
Students who still have missing or damaged books will be cleaning the library on part of the last day of school, so please get your items returned or paid before then – we want you to end the year having fun with your friends!
This morning all SFSD 8th graders got to spend the morning watching their peers deliver moving, original pieces of poetry at the 2023 SFSD 8th Grade Poetry Slam. 18 fearless students took to the stage to share their stories. Congratulations to all of our amazing poets for making your voices heard! Check out photos from the event here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjADcMJ
Starting this week (May 8-12) students will only be allowed ONE library item checked out at a time.
ALL BOOKS WILL BE DUE FRIDAY, MAY 12.
Students who still have missing or damaged books will be cleaning the library on part of the last day of school, so please get your items returned or paid before then – we want you to end the year having fun with your friends!
Don't forget Mix-Matched Monday tomorrow, May 8th!
Please remember to click the link below and help if you are able!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548ada92ca5fa7-phms#/
We have become aware of a scam circulating that appears as if SFSD Child Nutrition Coordinator Gay Anderson is asking people to go out and purchase large dollar amounts of gift cards. Gay has NOT sent out a text or an email. Her communication devices appear to have been hacked. Please delete any communication and do not follow through with the request. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Please dress up next week for Teacher Appreciation!
Staff Appreciation Week:
The PTO has a fun week planned for all PHMS staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8th – May 12th. This includes plenty of treats and a catered lunch to show our appreciation for all of their hard work! Please consider donating time or supplies or making a financial gift toward the event. The more we raise, the more we can do for our awesome staff!
Check out the Sign Up Genius or make a cash donation below!
All the funds raised during this time will go toward an amazing week for staff.
Thank you all for helping make this possible!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548ada92ca5fa7-phms#/
Starting this week (May 1-5), students may only have TWO library items checked out at a time.
Next week (May 8-12), it will be only ONE item.
ALL BOOKS WILL BE DUE FRIDAY, MAY 12.
Students who still have missing or damaged books will be cleaning the library on part of the last day of school, so please get your items returned or paid before then – we want you to end the year having fun with your friends!
PHMS Spring Band Concert @ Lincoln High School, Tuesday, May 2nd.
· 6:10 – 6:30 – LHS Jazz Band will perform
· 6:30 – 6th Grade Band Performance
· 7:15 – 7th/8th Grade Band Performance
