Bravo to the cast and crew of Shrek Jr. The Musical! 🎭✨ Their hard work, talent, and teamwork truly paid off on stage. From the performers in the spotlight to the stage crew who made it all happen, it takes a team to create something this magical—and they did just that!
We’d also like to recognize the outstanding creative team—Nancy Henrichsen, Kayla Snyder, Gaea Noordsy, Mrs. Meyer, and Mrs. Stadem—for their creativity that brought this show to life. 💫
We are proud of the time, effort, and heart everyone poured into every rehearsal and performance. Thank you for sharing these talents with the Patrick Henry community! 🎶
We’re wrapping up March and kicking off April with a busy week at PHMS! 🎉
Wednesday is April 1—April Fool’s Day! 👀 It’s also National Walking Day 🚶♀️🚶♂️—get outside and get moving if the weather cooperates!
Be sure to check out the details below for everything happening this week! 📅
Wednesday is April 1—April Fool’s Day! 👀 It’s also National Walking Day 🚶♀️🚶♂️—get outside and get moving if the weather cooperates!
Be sure to check out the details below for everything happening this week! 📅
💚Opening night was a hit!💚
Our students rocked their first performance of Shrek Jr. the Musical last night—and they’re ready to do it again! Join us tonight or Saturday and see for yourself!
Our students have been busy cooking up some amazing things in Family & Consumer Sciences!
8th graders put their knife skills to the test with a fresh Pico de Gallo & Guacamole lab, while 7th graders whipped up light and delicious Lemon Soufflés. 🍴✨
In FCS, it’s more than just cooking—students step into real kitchen roles like Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Assistant while practicing the mise en place method (“everything in its place”) just like the pros.
Before they ever step into the kitchen, students must pass a safety assessment (80% or higher!) and follow important kitchen guidelines to keep everyone safe and successful. 🔪✅
💡 Fun fact: A sharp knife is actually safer than a dull one—it cuts cleanly and is less likely to slip!
From teamwork to life skills, these labs are helping students build confidence one recipe at a time. 💛
8th graders put their knife skills to the test with a fresh Pico de Gallo & Guacamole lab, while 7th graders whipped up light and delicious Lemon Soufflés. 🍴✨
In FCS, it’s more than just cooking—students step into real kitchen roles like Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Assistant while practicing the mise en place method (“everything in its place”) just like the pros.
Before they ever step into the kitchen, students must pass a safety assessment (80% or higher!) and follow important kitchen guidelines to keep everyone safe and successful. 🔪✅
💡 Fun fact: A sharp knife is actually safer than a dull one—it cuts cleanly and is less likely to slip!
From teamwork to life skills, these labs are helping students build confidence one recipe at a time. 💛
🍔✨ Burgers for a cause = the best kind of combo! ✨🍔
Skip cooking tonight and head to Red Robin—where your meal helps the Patrick Henry! 🙌
💥 20% of sales go back to our PTO
📍 Empire Mall location
📅 Today only!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s turn dinner into support for our students! ❤️
PHMS Mathletes showing up BIG! 🧠✨
Congrats to our 6 students who competed at the State MATHCOUNTS competition—our team brought home 2nd place overall! 🥈
👏 Dylan – 2nd place
👏 Luke – 4th place
👏 Wyatt – 6th place
👏 Finn – 11th place
👏 Andrew – 12th place
👏 Vihaan – 20th place
A huge shoutout to Dylan and Luke for qualifying for Nationals—what an incredible accomplishment! 🎉
Out of 38 competitors, this is an amazing showing. Special thanks to their coach, Miss Haugland, for her leadership and support! 👏
MATHCOUNTS empowers students across the country to build confidence and problem-solving skills for future STEM success. 🚀
Congrats to our 6 students who competed at the State MATHCOUNTS competition—our team brought home 2nd place overall! 🥈
👏 Dylan – 2nd place
👏 Luke – 4th place
👏 Wyatt – 6th place
👏 Finn – 11th place
👏 Andrew – 12th place
👏 Vihaan – 20th place
A huge shoutout to Dylan and Luke for qualifying for Nationals—what an incredible accomplishment! 🎉
Out of 38 competitors, this is an amazing showing. Special thanks to their coach, Miss Haugland, for her leadership and support! 👏
MATHCOUNTS empowers students across the country to build confidence and problem-solving skills for future STEM success. 🚀
🌸📚 Spring is in the Air… and in Our Books! 📚🌸
Ellie, Bella, and Charlize’s winning designs are in full bloom for the Library Bookmark Contest! 🌷 These creative, spring-inspired bookmarks will be printed and available in the library, so students—be sure to grab one the next time you check out a book! Thank you to all of our talented artists who helped us celebrate spring and the joy of reading. Happy spring and happy reading! 🌼📖✨
(Not pictured: Cora from Team 7.3)
Ellie, Bella, and Charlize’s winning designs are in full bloom for the Library Bookmark Contest! 🌷 These creative, spring-inspired bookmarks will be printed and available in the library, so students—be sure to grab one the next time you check out a book! Thank you to all of our talented artists who helped us celebrate spring and the joy of reading. Happy spring and happy reading! 🌼📖✨
(Not pictured: Cora from Team 7.3)
It’s a quiet start to the week at Patrick Henry, but be sure to check out the events happening later in the week! Join us Thursday for our PTO fundraiser at Red Robin and don’t miss Shrek Jr. The Musical with performances Thursday through Saturday. 🐾
Congrats to Charlotte and Momo, this week's Athletes of the Week!
Charlotte brings incredible energy and positivity to every performance, always lifting up those around her. Momo is being recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and leadership on the Tennis team earlier this Fall, representing our school with dedication and excellence. Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
Charlotte brings incredible energy and positivity to every performance, always lifting up those around her. Momo is being recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and leadership on the Tennis team earlier this Fall, representing our school with dedication and excellence. Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
⏰ONE WEEK to go! Get ready for Shrek the Musical Jr. at Patrick Henry! 🎭 Mark your calendars —this is one show you won’t want to miss! 👏
🏀🍬 Patrick Henry has its own version of March Madness—and it’s SWEET!
Our bracket of 16 favorite candies kicked off last week, and we’re already down to the Elite 8! The competition is heating up as students vote each week to decide which candy advances. 🔥
Will chocolate take the crown, or will a fruity favorite pull off the upset? 👀
Stay tuned to see which candy comes out on top! 🍫🍭
Our bracket of 16 favorite candies kicked off last week, and we’re already down to the Elite 8! The competition is heating up as students vote each week to decide which candy advances. 🔥
Will chocolate take the crown, or will a fruity favorite pull off the upset? 👀
Stay tuned to see which candy comes out on top! 🍫🍭
Our 6th and 8th grade Honors students did an outstanding job representing Patrick Henry at the National History Day Regional Competition last week! 🎉We are proud of all the students who participated. Congratulations to those who qualified for the State Competition at SDSU on April 8th! 👏 Check out some highlights from the day and join us in celebrating their achievements!
Last Friday’s Panther Party was a great afternoon of fun at Patrick Henry! Students enjoyed the photo booth, bingo, volleyball, gaga ball, and music with friends. 📸🎶🏐 A big thank you to our PTO for sponsoring the event and to the parents who volunteered their time to help make the event run smoothly. We appreciate your support in creating fun opportunities for our students! 🐾
Looks like the weather is keeping us on our toes! ❄️➡️☀️ After this weekend’s snow, we’re looking forward to warmer days ahead as 7th and 8th grade track practices begin this week. It’s also the final performance of the season for our Performance Dance team on Tuesday at George McGovern — good luck, Panthers! And don’t forget: No School Friday for students and staff. 🐾
Our gym was full of energy after school on Thursday as 7th and 8th grade students formed teams to take on the staff in our Student Council sponsored Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game — and let’s just say…the students came ready to play! 💪
After some friendly competition, great rallies, and plenty of laughs, the students came out on top this year! 👏 The staff gave it their best effort, but the student teams showed some serious volleyball skills.
Thanks to all the students and staff who played and cheered from the sidelines — staff might need a little extra practice before the rematch next year! 😄🐾
After some friendly competition, great rallies, and plenty of laughs, the students came out on top this year! 👏 The staff gave it their best effort, but the student teams showed some serious volleyball skills.
Thanks to all the students and staff who played and cheered from the sidelines — staff might need a little extra practice before the rematch next year! 😄🐾
Congrats to Alissa and Horacio, our Athletes of the Week!
Alissa is recognized for her leadership, positivity, and willingness to keep improving while supporting her teammates. Horacio has been a tremendous team player all season, bringing leadership, energy, and encouragement both on and off the court.
Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
Alissa is recognized for her leadership, positivity, and willingness to keep improving while supporting her teammates. Horacio has been a tremendous team player all season, bringing leadership, energy, and encouragement both on and off the court.
Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
For this year’s “Tales on the Trails” Everybody Reads initiative in March, Patrick Henry students are tracking the books they finish — from picture books and audiobooks to chapter books and graphic novels — on our giant South Dakota map display outside the library. 📚🗺️
We’ve challenged every student to read at least one book this month, and every book counts toward our community goal of 500,000 books! Learn more and follow the progress here:
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/programs-and-education/all-ages/everybody-reads
What book are you reading right now? Tell us in the comments! 📚
Let’s hit the trails and get reading, Panthers! 🐾📖✨
We’ve challenged every student to read at least one book this month, and every book counts toward our community goal of 500,000 books! Learn more and follow the progress here:
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/programs-and-education/all-ages/everybody-reads
What book are you reading right now? Tell us in the comments! 📚
Let’s hit the trails and get reading, Panthers! 🐾📖✨
🐾 Volunteers Needed for the Panther Party! 🎉
The Panther Party is coming up this Friday from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we still need a few more volunteers to help make this fun event possible for our students! If you’re able to lend a hand, please consider signing up below. Even a small amount of time makes a big difference! Thank you for helping make the Panther Party a great experience for our students! 🐾
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
The Panther Party is coming up this Friday from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we still need a few more volunteers to help make this fun event possible for our students! If you’re able to lend a hand, please consider signing up below. Even a small amount of time makes a big difference! Thank you for helping make the Panther Party a great experience for our students! 🐾
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who took time to attend conferences at Patrick Henry Middle School. We appreciate the partnership between home and school—it makes a meaningful difference for our students. Connecting about progress, goals, and growth helps ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
A special thank you to our PTO for providing meals for our teachers during conference nights. Your support and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated by our staff. 💙💛🐾
A special thank you to our PTO for providing meals for our teachers during conference nights. Your support and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated by our staff. 💙💛🐾
💛 Shout Out to Our Students of the Month! 💛
These Panthers make responsible choices, treat others with respect, and keep our school safe. Thanks for showing us what PHMS pride looks like in action!
These Panthers make responsible choices, treat others with respect, and keep our school safe. Thanks for showing us what PHMS pride looks like in action!
