🏃♂️💨 Record Breakers! 💨🏃♂️
Congratulations to Rylan Beaner, Crosby Ogdahl, Misael Tapia Arreola, and David Irakoze for breaking the 7th Grade Boys 4x200 Meter Relay school record at the Metro Meet on Thursday, May 7! The team raced to an incredible new record time of 1:45.41! 🔥👏 What an amazing accomplishment and a great representation of hard work, teamwork, and determination. Way to go, boys!
Congratulations to Rylan Beaner, Crosby Ogdahl, Misael Tapia Arreola, and David Irakoze for breaking the 7th Grade Boys 4x200 Meter Relay school record at the Metro Meet on Thursday, May 7! The team raced to an incredible new record time of 1:45.41! 🔥👏 What an amazing accomplishment and a great representation of hard work, teamwork, and determination. Way to go, boys!
Mr. Long was recently presented with a plaque from the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association, honoring him as the Assistant Boys Coach of the Year for his work at Lincoln High School! 🏆🤼 We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful to have such a dedicated educator and coach at Patrick Henry. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Long! 👏
All library books are now due! Please take a moment to check backpacks, lockers, bedrooms, and under car seats for any PHMS library books that need to be returned. Returning books helps make sure everyone can enjoy great reads next year! 💙💛
Looking for something fun and meaningful for your child to do this summer? 🩺☀️ There are still spots left for the Summer Healthcare Camp for Fall 2026 7th–9th grade students.
Students will:
✔ Explore healthcare careers
✔ Practice hands-on skills
✔ Meet real-life healthcare professionals
See flyer for details!
Registration is open through May 17!
Learn more and register at: CTECareerCamps.com
Students will:
✔ Explore healthcare careers
✔ Practice hands-on skills
✔ Meet real-life healthcare professionals
See flyer for details!
Registration is open through May 17!
Learn more and register at: CTECareerCamps.com
Panthers, this is our last full week of school—let’s finish strong! Stay focused, keep working hard, and make these final days count. 💛💙
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize the incredible educators of Patrick Henry. In this video, students share special messages to surprise their teachers—reminding us just how much those daily moments of encouragement, patience, and support truly mean. To our teachers: thank you for showing up, building connections, and making a lasting impact on your students’ lives every single day. We appreciate you not just this week, but all year long! 👏👏 Video Link: https://youtu.be/ytxfIxRCUJ8
A huge THANK YOU to our Patrick Henry PTO and Student Council for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special! 🐾 From cookies and treats to breakfast, lunch, and ice cream, every thoughtful gesture throughout the week reminded our staff how valued and appreciated they are. We also want to thank our students and families for their encouraging words, smiles, and continued support each day. We are grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive school community. Patrick Henry is a special place because of all of YOU! 💛💙
Huge thanks to Dr. Zack Schulte and Dr. Marianna Madeo from Augustana College for bringing science to life for our 7th grade students at Patrick Henry Middle School! 🔬⚗️ Students were amazed and entertained as they explored chemical reactions, chemical and physical changes, and how matter exchanges energy through exciting hands-on demonstrations. Seeing the concepts they’ve studied all year come alive through real-world applications made for an unforgettable learning experience!
📸 Please note: the pictures are screenshots from video clips, so some images may appear blurry.
📸 Please note: the pictures are screenshots from video clips, so some images may appear blurry.
🎤 8th Grade Poetry Slam 🎤
Earlier this week, our 8th graders took the stage and shared their voices at this year’s Patrick Henry Poetry Slam! Students spent time crafting original poems in their ELA classes, and representatives from each team were selected to perform in front of the entire 8th grade class. It’s such a fun tradition and a great reminder of the creativity, courage, and talent in this group. As the year winds down, moments like these make the memories even more special. 💙💛
Earlier this week, our 8th graders took the stage and shared their voices at this year’s Patrick Henry Poetry Slam! Students spent time crafting original poems in their ELA classes, and representatives from each team were selected to perform in front of the entire 8th grade class. It’s such a fun tradition and a great reminder of the creativity, courage, and talent in this group. As the year winds down, moments like these make the memories even more special. 💙💛
Happy National School Nurse Day to our school nurse, Kristen! 💙🩺
We are thankful for the care, compassion, and support she provides to our students every day. From helping students through illnesses and injuries to offering comfort and reassurance, her kindness and calm presence make a difference throughout our school community. We appreciate all she does to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. ✨
We are thankful for the care, compassion, and support she provides to our students every day. From helping students through illnesses and injuries to offering comfort and reassurance, her kindness and calm presence make a difference throughout our school community. We appreciate all she does to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. ✨
Chosen by their core teachers, these students have earned recognition by showing respect, responsibility, and safety as we wrap up the school year. We’re proud to recognize this group as our final Students of the Month at PHMS!
This Friday, May 8 is the FINAL Patrick Henry Skate City Night of the year — and it’s GLOW themed! ✨Celebrate the end of the year with music, lights, and skating fun 🛼Don’t miss it!
🍔🎉 Support Patrick Henry PTO at Culver’s Night! 🎉🍦
Join us for a delicious way to give back!
📍 Culver’s – 2800 S. Minnesota Ave.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM
Enjoy your Culver’s favorites while supporting our school—10% of all sales go to the PTO! Dine in, carry out, or drive-thru… every order helps! 💙
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—we hope to see you there!
Join us for a delicious way to give back!
📍 Culver’s – 2800 S. Minnesota Ave.
📅 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM
Enjoy your Culver’s favorites while supporting our school—10% of all sales go to the PTO! Dine in, carry out, or drive-thru… every order helps! 💙
Bring your friends, family, and appetite—we hope to see you there!
🏃♂️🎉 Happy National Physical Education Week! 🎉🏃♀️
This week, we celebrate the power of movement and the impact physical education has on our students. From building strong, healthy bodies to developing teamwork, resilience, and confidence—PE helps shape the whole child. A huge shoutout to our Patrick Henry PE teachers who inspire students every day to stay active, challenge themselves, and build lifelong habits of wellness. Your energy and dedication truly make a difference!
This week, we celebrate the power of movement and the impact physical education has on our students. From building strong, healthy bodies to developing teamwork, resilience, and confidence—PE helps shape the whole child. A huge shoutout to our Patrick Henry PE teachers who inspire students every day to stay active, challenge themselves, and build lifelong habits of wellness. Your energy and dedication truly make a difference!
We’re in the home stretch, Panthers—Let’s finish strong and make every day count. This week includes MAP Testing, Teacher Appreciation Week, the Spring Band Concert, and track meets—be sure to show our amazing teachers some extra gratitude and support our students. Show up, stay focused, and cheer each other on all the way to the finish line!
Happy National School Principal's Day to Mr. Noll! 🎉
Today we recognize the dedication and leadership that Mr. Noll brings to Patrick Henry each day—helping create an environment where both students and staff can thrive. The staff made sure to celebrate in a way that truly captured his personality… by completely filling his office with random objects—basically his worst nightmare when it comes to clutter! 😄 Thankfully, Mr. Noll handled the surprise exactly how we’ve come to expect—with a sense of humor and a willingness to laugh along with us. It’s just one of the many reasons he’s a valued leader in our school. We appreciate everything Mr. Noll does for Patrick Henry students, staff, and our school community!
Today we recognize our school nutrition professionals for School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎🥪 This day shines a light on the essential role cafeteria staff play in our schools every single day. They prepare healthy, balanced food, carefully manage student allergies, and help create a welcoming space where every student is supported and cared for. Thank you to our lunch heroes for keeping our students nourished, safe, and ready to learn—we appreciate you! 💙💛
Yesterday was a special day at Patrick Henry! 🎉 We opened the time capsule that was buried in our courtyard during the 1999–2000 school year—and it did not disappoint. It was incredible to take a step back in time and see what life looked like for students over 25 years ago! The event was captured by both KELO and SFSD—check out the videos below to learn more about this unique experience.
📺 KELO: https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/patrick-henry-middle-school-opens-1999-time-capsule/
📺 SFSD: https://youtu.be/6tsuBQdzz4g
📺 KELO: https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/patrick-henry-middle-school-opens-1999-time-capsule/
📺 SFSD: https://youtu.be/6tsuBQdzz4g
Today we celebrate National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💛
Our bus drivers are often the first smile in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon, setting the tone for a positive school experience. Let's thank them for their patience, dedication, and commitment to keeping our children safe. Their role is essential, and their impact reaches far beyond the road.
Our bus drivers are often the first smile in the morning and the last goodbye in the afternoon, setting the tone for a positive school experience. Let's thank them for their patience, dedication, and commitment to keeping our children safe. Their role is essential, and their impact reaches far beyond the road.
Welcome to the last week of April at PHMS! 💙💛 Check out all the events happening this week—there’s a lot to look forward to as we wrap up the month.
