math + chalk + sunshine = good day of learning in 4th grade! ☀️✏️
2nd grade had a lovely time doing math outside in the beautiful spring weather ☀️
Congratulations to all the Middle School March Student of the Month nominees. The middle school students were nominated for consistently demonstrating the POWER Expectations - Positive, Ownership, Work Together, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect. Each month students are nominated and then out of the nominations, one student is voted for Student of the Month.
Congratulations to the following nominees: Cassidy B., Yareli EV., Lili MC., Dayana VB., Chayce B., Avery M., Isabel CG.
Congratulations to the following nominees: Cassidy B., Yareli EV., Lili MC., Dayana VB., Chayce B., Avery M., Isabel CG.
Congratulations to all the High School March Student of the Month nominees. The high school students were nominated for consistently demonstrating the POWER Expectations - Positive, Ownership, Work Together, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect. Each month students are nominated and then out of the nominations, one student is voted for Student of the Month.
Congratulations to the following nominees: Meghan P., Paula SH, Ethan H., Suri S., Lili P.
🐰🐣🐥Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🐣🐥
One of the most exciting events of the year is almost here—Greenway Relays! This is a huge meet that brings together teams from across the region.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this incredible event run smoothly. Whether it’s helping with field events, concessions, or general organization, every role makes a difference!
📅 Date: April 24th
📍 Location: Mount Vernon - Heroes' Field
⏰ Time: 10:30am
This is a great way to support our student-athletes and be part of something special in our community. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Kyle Bruinsma at Kyle.bruinsma@k12.sd.us or Preston Kristensen at preston.kristensen@k12.sd.us
Thank you to all the families who attended Math Quest - Family Fun Night. We enjoyed a light dinner, lots of fun math activities and an opportunity for family time.
Thank you to the following businesses who donated items for Door Prizes: Roadside, Silo Market and Ron's Market.
Thank you to Coke for donating the drinks for the dinner.
Please enjoy a few of the snapshots from last night.
Thank you to the following businesses who donated items for Door Prizes: Roadside, Silo Market and Ron's Market.
Thank you to Coke for donating the drinks for the dinner.
Please enjoy a few of the snapshots from last night.
5th graders recently combined creativity with Science as part of our food chain unit! Students designed and illustrated their own food chains, showing how energy transfers through living things—from producers like plants, to consumers like animals.
Students explored how all living things depend on one another for energy and survival. They identified roles such as producers, consumers, and decomposers, and demonstrated how these parts work together in an ecosystem and how some animals are actively contributing to many ecosystems, playing varying roles.
This project connects to South Dakota 5th grade science standards by helping students understand that:
➡️ Energy in an ecosystem starts with the sun
➡️ Plants make their own food (producers)
➡️ Animals rely on other living things for energy (consumers)
➡️ All organisms are connected in a system
I love seeing students bring science to life through art while building a deeper understanding of the world around them!
Come on down! We are set up and ready to go! We start serving at 5pm.
Seventh grade science has been learning about the three different boundaries where tectonic plates either separate, collide, or slide past each other. To model the effects of this movement, students used marshmallow cream, chocolate, and graham crackers to represent the magma, oceanic plates, and continental plates. After modeling, the students got to enjoy some messy and tasty s'mores.
Plankinton Elementary Families
We can't wait to see you all at Math Quest - Family Fun Night!
Family Time! Food! Prizes! Fun! See you all tonight!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
We can't wait to see you all at Math Quest - Family Fun Night!
Family Time! Food! Prizes! Fun! See you all tonight!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night
When: March 23, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Dinner will be served from 5: 00 - 6:30pm
Activities/Stations will be from 5:30 - 7:00pm
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Spring Sports photos are scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. These will be at 2 pm in Plankinton. You can go online at Mark's Photo Images to order - or follow this link https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/mvpspring . Online orders need to be placed prior to Wednesday. There will be forms available to fill out also and may be picked up from Tessa Jones at the front office.
Our 4th graders had a great time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Students wrote about their lucky charms, shared what they’re lucky for, imagined meeting a leprechaun, and created their own lucky charms.🌈🍀
We also enjoyed a special visit from our county health nurse, who taught us all about dental health and hygiene! 🪥 🦷🩺
There were fifteen new members inducted into the National Honor Society at the banquet on Tuesday, March 17.
Congratulations to the new members of the National Honor Society!
Astrea B., Jacob B., Jocelynn C., Mason D., Alexis E., Noah F., Bryan G., Keagan H., Ethan H., Jaylin J., Freddy R., Will T., Nazar V. Not pictured are Avery F., and Megan F.
Current Members
Layce B., Rossbeli C., Caden F., Haley F., Braden G., Jenna H., Maycee J., Nyomi M., Nelida R., Suri S., Karter W.
Congratulations to the new members of the National Honor Society!
Astrea B., Jacob B., Jocelynn C., Mason D., Alexis E., Noah F., Bryan G., Keagan H., Ethan H., Jaylin J., Freddy R., Will T., Nazar V. Not pictured are Avery F., and Megan F.
Current Members
Layce B., Rossbeli C., Caden F., Haley F., Braden G., Jenna H., Maycee J., Nyomi M., Nelida R., Suri S., Karter W.
2026 - 2027 Teaching Positions Available
We're a small school with a welcoming, community feel—but just a short drive from bigger towns, so you still get access to all the perks. If you're looking for a place where you can build strong relationships, make a real impact, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, this is it. Come join us—we’d love to have you!
We're a small school with a welcoming, community feel—but just a short drive from bigger towns, so you still get access to all the perks. If you're looking for a place where you can build strong relationships, make a real impact, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, this is it. Come join us—we’d love to have you!
