
On Monday August 29th, all 8th-grade girls that have signed up for volleyball should report to the main gym at 7:15 AM for tryouts.
All 7th grade girls that have signed up for volleyball should report to the main gym after school on Monday the 29th.
Questions? Email Mrs. Esslinger at olivia.esslinger@k12.sd.us


Welcome back Panthers!
The halls feel better with you in them!


Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9


The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!


A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.


What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!


Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!


Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.


Summer Panther Academy students broke out of the classroom to experience education outside Patrick Henry‘s walls. They found turtles while kayaking in the big Sioux, they met with the Sioux Falls Police Chief at the courthouse and explored McKennan Park‘s sunken gardens!




Students celebrated their last day of school today by doing various activities with their teams and grade level.





Students at PHMS are ready for the last day of school; some more than others…


Students on team 7- 3 had a busy day yesterday! Not only was it “Cool Cat Day” but they also participated in a mock stock exchange while playing the game “Pit.”



Attention! We still have a few more yearbooks available for purchase. If your student would like a book, please have them bring $20 to their pro time tomorrow!
If you are wondering if you have already ordered one, please email Ms. Bossman at christine.bossman@k12.sd.us
Thanks!


Thank you for being a hero to many over the last 32 years Ms. Ailts! We could all learn a thing or two from your epic crosswalk skills!
https://youtube.com/shorts/IMgvp22QY_c


Each month a staff member (or group of staff) is awarded the Pink Panther from the previous recipient. Wednesday, Ms. Meyer chose to give the panther to the Rise EAs. Our EAs work tirelessly every day and go above and beyond to make sure their students are receiving the best possible education. Thank you RISE EAs for your unending commitment to your students!



Getting in on the fun, Mr. Hall vs. Ms. Paula!


To honor Outsiders Day, 7th grade students and teachers dressed up Wednesday. The Patrick Henry halls were filled with Socs and Greasers!


School Info 5.13.22
• Classes in-session and on-time today
• Bus routes may be impacted
• No tardies this morning
• Final day May 25, 2022

Parent/guardian feedback is important to SFSD! We just launched a 7-question survey - which takes 5 minutes or less - to help guide the next steps toward becoming the BEST school district in the nation!
Check your email or paste this URL in your browser: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/QDVv1e
The survey is open until the end of the school year. Take the survey once for each child enrolled. If you prefer to only take it on, please reference the oldest child in your household. Thanks for your participation!


📌 Reminder!
🌷 Spring Break starts tomorrow!
There will be NO school Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022.
See you on Tuesday, April 19!
