


Time to have some fun with RHS HOMECOMING DRESS UP DAYS!!
Starting next week on Monday, September 8th!!!
Let's get fired up!


Please remember to complete and return this year's band and orchestra registration forms by Friday, September 5. If you have any questions or need a new form, please contact Mrs. Backstrom (band) or Mrs. Alpers (orchestra).
Kaitlyn.Backstrom@k12.sd.us
Denise.Anderson-Alpers@k12.sd.us




Friday, August 29th and Monday, September 1st in honor of LABOR DAY!


We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/


Our kindergarten students have been learning lunchroom skills! They give a "thumbs up" or a "thumbs down" for the offer vrs. method in our lunch serving line. Our teachers and lunch staff work with our young students everyday to learn this skill.








Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!








Here is the link to the Pettigrew Picture Day Experience!
2025-26 Picture Packet
Our access code for Open House pictures is J74YF3


https://secure.smore.com/n/ux8bh


BREAKFAST $2.45
LUNCH $3.35
MILK .50 cents
IF you would like to apply for FREE/REDUCED lunches, please follow this link and complete the application ASAP!
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/2322560


Pettigrew's PTO is recruiting new members to join for the upcoming 2025-26 school year! Now is your chance to make a difference and get involved. Everyone is welcome. No experience needed.
Questions? Email: rfp.president@yahoo.com


Your Pettigrew Office Staff is back to work and busily preparing for our students to return. Be watching for emails and posts later this week for important information from our new principal, Mr. Wagner!
Information Coming Soon:
Open House Schedule
Picture Packet Information
Classroom Assignment Release Date
First Day of School Information
The office is now open Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm !
See you all very soon!


Let's start shopping!!
The 2025/2026 School Supply List that is specific to PETTIGREW can be found at www.teacherlists.com OR pictured on this post.
We highly recommend saving this list to your device and using this list ONLY when shopping, as other lists available at local stores may not be accurate to specific Pettigrew supply needs.
www.teacherlists.com












