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Child Safety: Empowering Your Child with Vital Safety Skills We’re excited to introduce the newly formatted ParentGuidance.org Mental Health Newsletter, which is easy to read, download, and share! This month’s issue focuses on helping children stay safe in today’s world. From online safety to emergency preparedness, you’ll find practical tips to help children feel confident and protected, especially during summer months when they're out and about. English: https://5il.co/3kgjf Spanish: https://5il.co/3kgjh

Parents of student-athletes, As we work through the first few weeks of summer, please make sure that you are scheduling your annual physical for your student-athlete each year so that they are eligible to compete in activities throughout the school year. It is required that an annual physical is done and signed off for each student-athlete to compete in grades 6th-12th. We recommend that you do this over the summer and get it renewed now instead of waiting until the sports season is about to start. Attached below is a link to the form that needs to be completed and returned to the school or uploaded to your student-athlete's account in Bound. https://5il.co/3jna4 Please reach out to MS/HS Principal/Activities Director Julie Eppard at Julie.Eppard@K12.SD.US with any questions.

Spread the word about the All School Reunion on July 25th! Please come join the fun!

June Mental Health Newsletter At the Cook Center for Human Connection, we recognize that summer brings both excitement and challenges for families. In June’s Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish), we’re focusing on how to create a summer that fosters connection, balance, and well-being for your child. In this newsletter, you’ll find strategies to help maintain healthy routines, encourage social interaction, and set boundaries for screen time. We’re also sharing simple ways parents can support a smooth transition into summer. English Edition: https://5il.co/3g9xl Spanish Edition: https://5il.co/3g9xo We’re excited to provide valuable resources, including ParentGuidance.org - a platform designed to help you navigate your child’s emotional well-being with expert insights and practical tools.

Chester will be hosting the SoDak 16 softball game on Tuesday, May 27th starting at 5pm. Please note there is admission of $6 for adults and $4 for students as set by SDHSAA. Good luck Flyers!

Softball games for today (Friday, May 23rd) at Parker have been cancelled.

Softball games for today are cancelled.

Pre-region golf meet for Monday, May 19th has been cancelled.

HS Track Meet for Monday, May 19th has been cancelled.

Softball games for today are cancelled

The district is looking for route bus drivers for the next school year. We are looking for a person to drive both morning and afternoon routes and/or a person to drive an afternoon route. The pay is excellent at $60 per route for 60-75 minutes per route, and a CDL is required. There is also an opportunity for extra-curricular driving such as to a football game compensated at $19.19 per hour. Anyone interested in becoming a route and/or extra-curricular driver or wanting more information should contact me via email at Robert.sittig@k12.sd.us or call 605-489-2411.

HS BEC Track Meet for today is CANCELLED.

JV Golf Meet for Friday, May 16th has been cancelled.

Discover how to walk alongside your child through life’s challenges and support their emotional growth. In this May Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish), we explore strategies to enhance your child’s emotional growth, including building emotional vocabulary, responding to emotional moments with empathy, and establishing a consistent home environment. Learn how to foster resilience by acknowledging and praising emotional achievements. This newsletter offers valuable insights to enhance your child’s emotional development and equip them with tools to navigate challenges. For additional support, visit ParentGuidance.org, a platform designed to empower you with expert resources for your child’s mental health journey. Please download the May Coaching Newsletter: Read the Newsletter https://5il.co/3dnp5 (English) Lea el boletín en español https://5il.co/3dnp8 (Spanish)

Rescheduled Elkton-Lake Benton softball game will be on Wednesday, May 21st at 2:30pm in Chester (varsity followed by jv).

Reminder, we have a two-hour late start Friday, May 2nd due to staff in-service.

The jv golf meet today in Garretson has been cancelled.

The MS track meet for today has been cancelled!

24-25 yearbooks are on sale. Orders due May 13th. Can order online on the school website!