Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL:
We are going to get information out a little different this year, through videos instead of a meeting. Please see the first video below and an updated parent letter. Thank you!

Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P8sbJD3EEu0
Letter: https://5il.co/3nnbs

Here is the link for Patriot Football apparel! The store closes Thursday at midnight.

https://stores.inksoft.com/Patriot_FB_2025/shop/home

Volleyball practice will start on August 14 at 3:00 p.m in Tulare. This is for all athletes in grades 7-12 that want to play this season. Don't forget to get your gear ordered: https://stores.inksoft.com/Patriot_VB_2025/shop/home Due Date is August 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Congratulations to our Career and Technical Education Department on receiving a $15,000 Farm Credit Services of America Grant!

The Back to School Open house will be August 14th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in Tulare.

Get your Patriot VB gear for the 2025 Season! The store will be open until August 13th at 10:00 a.m. https://stores.inksoft.com/Patriot_VB_2025/shop/home

Back to School Family Movie Night!
Dawn Woodward Memorial Park
Cost: Free
Date: 8/14/25
Movie Title: TBA
Start Time: Following the back to school BBQ
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and bug spray!
All kids will receive a juice and popcorn.
Contact Heidi (605)460-2585 or McKinzie (605)460-0755

Tonight's football camp has been postponed. It will be held Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7pm.

Anyone in grades 8-12 who is interested in participating in Football Cheer this fall, please contact Coach Brock at kailee.brock@k12.sd.us or call the High School at (605) 596-4171 before July 31st.

Here is the link for the Youth Football Camp - https://5il.co/3m9ad

The youth football camp scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will be pushed back a week until the 28th and 29th of July.

See Video and handout links below from meeting with Seniors about expanded CTE opportunities through Huron. Students wanting to apply need to contact Mr. Leibel ASAP and register by July 30th.
Video: https://youtu.be/5zlTM7LVLVc
Handout: https://5il.co/3m2q5
Schedule: https://5il.co/3m2q6

The Hitchcock Gym floor was re-finished today so that gym will be closed until July 25th. Thank you.

MEETING FOR H-T SENIORS:
We will have a meeting for all seniors and their parents to discuss CTE Shared Services with Huron School District for 2025-26 school year. The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 PM in Tulare. Join us for some pizza, pop, and exciting information as we kick off this new opportunity for students.

The supply lists should be updated and on the back to school page.
https://www.hitchcock-tulare.k12.sd.us/o/hitchcock-tulare/page/back-to-schoolnew

The Tulare gym will be closed until the 17th, the floor is being refinished.

As we get closer to the start of a new school year, make sure to check out our Back to School page. Can be found on the home page. We have also added a frequently asked questions (FAQ) button on the home page.

The peaches and other items sold in the FFA/FCCLA summer fruit sales will be delivered to the Ag Shop in Tulare on Thursday, July 10 at 1:30 p.m.!

State track day 3 The Patriots were well represented today! Emma started the day off in triple jump with a great battle. She took home 3rd place with a jump of 34’ 4.75”. Logan took home 6th place in the 100m dash with a time of 11.26. Rebecca also made a podium appearance claiming 8th place in the shot put with a throw of 35’ 8”. Logan also triple jumped today with a new PR of 40’ 3.75” earning a 9th place finish. Payton earned 4th place in 300 hurdles with a great effort on the back stretch earning him a PR of 41.94. Logan rounded out the day with a fantastic race in the 200m dash with a time of 22.65 earning him a new PR, a new Patriot record, and 6th place at the state meet! An addition to day 2, Patrick had a great performance in the javelin with a toss of 111’ 10”. Neil also had an outstanding throw of 139’ 3”. Great job to all our Patriot athletes!