Patrick Henry Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week on Tuesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 15 from 4:30-8:00 pm.
February 5-February 9, 2024 is National School Counselor Week! Our Patrick Henry counselors serve all of our students in a variety of ways. On a daily basis they provide counseling services, academic support, help students set goals, prepare students for high school and life beyond, crisis intervention and the list goes on and on. We don't know what we would do without them! Thank you Mrs. Nelsen, Mrs. Timm, Mrs. Serck and Miss Orris!
Athletics for the Week of February 5-9, 2024. 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball will be competing against Tea this week. If students attend a home game at Patrick Henry, they must have their Student ID with them to attend.
HDR, Inc is hosting a FREE e-week outreach program this year with a focus on engineering themed activities through the Siouxland Libraries. They have 8 dates scheduled from February - April and will serve three different age groups (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12). On the library site, the events are named “Discover Engineering” and the age groups for each date are indicated. Here is the link to enroll online: https://siouxland.libnet.info/events
Reminder - No School on Monday, February 5, 2024 due to Teacher Professional Development
Reminder - It's Group Photo Day tomorrow - Friday, February 2, 2024!
Congratulations to our 2nd Semester Library Bookmark Winners! Their bookmark designs have been printed for Patrick Henry students to use!
It's Spotlight Skate at Skate City for Patrick Henry students on Friday, February 2!
Patrick Henry City Lights competed in their first competition - The Executive Showcase at Roosevelt High School. Out of 10 groups, City Lights earned 2nd Place and Best Vocals!
Don't forget that the PTO Panera Night is tomorrow night, January 30! 4:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Louise Ave Panera.
Patrick Henry Panther Athletics for the Week of January 29-February 3, 2024.
Food Truck Fridays have been a Staff favorite at PHMS this year!
There is still time to order a Yearbook! Use the QR code or go to yearbookforever.com - February 26 is the last day to order!
These students auditioned and made it into an honor choir for 4th-6th graders that will take place in Brookings, SD on Thursday, February 8th. Congratulations!
Do we have any Patrick Henry Students interested in a Chess Tournament? The SFSD Community Ed January 27th K-12 Chess Tournament is being held this Saturday at Robert Frost Elementary! Trophies are given for both individuals AND the school with the highest score – show your school spirit and sign up with friends!
For more info and registration:
https://comed.sf.k12.sd.us/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=23FGAME648C
Upcoming K-12 Tournaments will be:
February 10 at Sonia Sotomayor
March 16 at Susan B Anthony
Students on Team 7-3 learned about the eight elements of culture in Social Studies. They researched a country and created a project of their choice, ranging from creative writing to recipes to slideshows, to present to their peers and parents.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! Continue to show your Panther Pride by being respectful, responsible and safe!
Kemper Sestak (7th grade) and Cora Hokanson (8th grade) participated in the South Dakota Junior Honor Choir this past weekend. They auditioned and sang with other 7th-9th graders from across the state. Thank you for representing Patrick Henry!
Student Council will be selling Valentine's Day Candy Grams during 1st period for $1.00 this week - January 22-26, 2024.
Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Performance Dance are in action this week - January 22-27, 2024.
