401 and 103 Classroom Buddies were excited to spend time together working on a Fall Activity -- they worked together to paint pumpkins!! Lots of smiles and giggles were shared among the students!
October 28th is National Chocolate Day!! To celebrate all of the incredible teachers and staff at Harvey Dunn Elementary, let's give a "sweet" shout out in the comments below! Let us know who makes your student's day "sweet"!! We are so grateful to have a team who puts their heart into their work every day.
Join us tonight at Pizza Ranch from 5-8pm! 10% of dine-in and carry-out sales go back to Harvey Dunn Elementary!
Our second grade scientists in 202 became nature detectives! We headed outside to observe a habitat and discover the living things all around us. We looked closely at animals, plants, and other parts of nature, paying attention to the details we noticed. Then, we sketched what we observed and recorded our discoveries like real scientists! We are learning that habitats provide living things with what they need to survive and that even the smallest details can teach us something new. Way to go, scientists!
Huge "Thank You" to Curt Aasheim from Canton, SD for the generous donation of pumpkins for our Kindergarten and First Grade students. We are so grateful for his thoughtfulness!!
Students in 403 worked in groups to make miniature wind turbines during Science. They are taking on the role of city engineers and deciding if they think a town experiencing blackouts should install new solar panels or wind converters based on what they are reading, along with hands-on and computer simulated experiments.
K01 and K02 students had a great field trip to the Butterfly House and Aquarium!
Our 5th Grade students have been working hard to prepare for our upcoming Musical Concert! All 5th Grade students will participate in our concert called Emerald Middle School the Musical. We'd love to see you on November 5th at 8:30am or 6:45pm!
Our 101 friends are absolutely crushing their math unit on place value! Students worked with partners to build numbers using tens and ones and then compared the numbers to find which was greater! Way to go, 101!
Monday, October 12th is a NO SCHOOL day in observance of Native American Day!! Please consider attending the parade in downtown Sioux Falls to support your friends at Harvey Dunn. We will have a group of students and teachers walking in the parade and would love to see you!! The parade begns at 11:00am on Phillips Avenue.
Tuesday, October 13th is a NO SCHOOL day due to parent-teacher conferences. If you have not yet signed up for a conference time, please reach out ASAP to your child's teacher or the school office 605-371-4120 so that we can get one scheduled. This is a great time to check in on your child's progress and learn how to support them while at home.
302 experimented during science and learned about balanced forces. They worked with magnetic force and gravitational force to make a paperclip float in midair - wow!!!
Our PTA Walk to School Day was an immense success!! Thank you to all who participated by walking, biking, and bringing the energy!! Huge shout out to our PTA and volunteers - we couldn't have done it without you! Students were thrilled to see teachers and parents cheering, dancing, and a special visit by our school mascot, Harvey. Each student who participated received a Harvey Dunn bracelet and snack of their choice.
Join us for walk to school day Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Students can walk, run, or ride bikes to school, and enjoy a special treat for participating! The Harvey Dunn PTA will be handing out snacks and bracelets from 7:30-7:55 am. Please note that snacks are for current Harvey Dunn Elementary students only.
Please consider attending the October 6th PTA meeting at 6pm! Have a voice in your child's school AND you could win Harvey Dunn swag!!
It's World Teacher's Day today, October 5th!! Thank you, teachers! We have the best teachers at Harvey Dunn!!
Congratulations to our ROAR Students of the Month!! This award is presented to students who go above and beyond in showing Respect, Ownership, Attitude, and Responsibility. These students were nominated by teachers for their exceptional behavior and leadership skills. Great job, Tigers!!
It's School Custodian Appreciation Day!!
We are so appreciative of our Custodial Team who work to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. From early morning prep to late-night cleanups, you are the quiet heroes who ensure everything runs smoothly. Thank you for your dedication and for going above and beyond every single day. Our school wouldn't be the same without you!
We are so appreciative of our Custodial Team who work to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. From early morning prep to late-night cleanups, you are the quiet heroes who ensure everything runs smoothly. Thank you for your dedication and for going above and beyond every single day. Our school wouldn't be the same without you!
Join us for walk to school day on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Students can walk, run, or ride bikes to school, and enjoy a special treat for participating! The Harvey Dunn PTA will be handing out snacks and bracelets from 7:30-7:55 am. Please note that snacks are for current Harvey Dunn Elementary students only.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and Avera presented a fun, interactive puppet show to our Kindergarten classes. Students received important information about smoke detectors; home evacuation plans; stop, drop and roll; go low and crawl out, and hot water safety. Your kindergarten student was encouraged to count the smoke detectors in their home tonight. If your family needs assistance with smoke detectors, you may call 2-1-1 Helpline Center! Thank you SFFR and Avera for spending time with our students!
