If you would like a banner or posters printed for graduation, we can help you out. The prices on this will vary depending on the amount of color and the type of paper that you want to use. If interested, contact Mr. Wenzel jason.wenzel@k12.sd.us
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Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists who will compete at JVC today. The top 2 spellers in 1st grade through 6th grade will compete today. This is not a live spelling bee so parents can only attend the awards ceremony, which will start around 2:45 or 3:00 at the JVC Auditorium. Good luck students!!
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Join us tonight at 7 p.m. for the First General Session. During this session, Rylee, Jocelyn, Addy, and RaeAnna will be recognized as finalists in agriscience, and the final results will be announced.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, the 21st, the Second General Session will start at 4 p.m. During this session, our eight senior members will receive their FFA State Degrees.
The Third General Session will air at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Fourth and final session of the State Convention will begin at 8 a.m. During this session, our chapter will be recognized for the National Chapter Award, we will hear the statewide results of the Golden Owl Award, and CDE results will be announced. Finally, the 2026-2027 SD FFA State Officers will be elected.
For a more detailed list of what will be happening at each session and during all of the convention, check out the SD FFA State Convention program here (https://www.sdaged.org/copy-of-events-1) on the South Dakota FFA Association's website!
The Hitchcock-Tulare School District is proud to share that Superintendent Mr. Jeff Clark has been selected as South Dakota's "Innovator of the Year" by the South Dakota School Superintendents Association (SDSSA).
The 2026 Innovator of the Year Award Recipient, Mr. Clark, has served in public education for more than 25 years, including 16 years as superintendent. He is recognized for implementing innovative approaches to rural education, including a district-wide one-to-one technology initiative, a four-day school week, curriculum alignment, and major facility improvements. Mr. Clark leads the Huron Area Superintendent Group, fostering regional collaboration, and has played a key role in developing shared Career and Technical Education programs that expand opportunities for students across multiple districts.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Clark on this well-deserved honor!
There are a wide variety of Career Camps taking place throughout the state this summer for interested students. Find out more at the link.
https://ourdakotadreams.com/events-calendar/?event_types=135&num=100&pagenum=1
CALENDAR AMENDMENT:
The school board has approved a calendar amendment (since we did not use a snow day this year) moving the final day for students from Thursday, May 21st to Wednesday, May 20th. On May 20th, we will have an early release at 2:30 PM. This will also be our elementary track and field day, which is held at the football field in Hitchcock. More information will be released about end-of-year activities at a later time. Thank you.
Here’s another look at our State Art competitors, along with some snapshots from the workshops students attended during Art Wars!
This year featured some great hands-on experiences, including painting, contour drawing, and printmaking—a fantastic opportunity for students to learn and grow as artists.
Featured Students:
Talon Schultz – Printmaking
Gentry Puffer – Functional Ceramics
Alastair Traube – Monochromatic Drawing
Breckan Estey – Sculpture
RaeAnna Knock – Colored Drawing
We’re proud of the hard work and creativity these students continue to show!
