SAVE THE DATE! Community Event - SpiritFest! August 8, 2026 See flyer for details. We are looking for individuals or organizations to help sponsor, organize or be a part of the committee to help plan activities for this new community event.
about 6 hours ago, Plankinton School District
Come celebrate our educators whose dedication has shaped generations of students in countless ways. at the District Open House to honor our four retirees!
After 40 years with the district, Jill Harris has made a difference in the lives of so many students and staff. Her dedication, support, and impact will be remembered for years to come.
We also honor Ellen Hohbach whose 30 years of dedication, leadership, and care have made a lasting impact on our students and community.
Carrie Tobin has dedicated 25 years to Plankinton School District.. Throughout her years of service, she has made a lasting impact on countless students through her patience, commitment, and support in helping students build confidence and success in their learning.
Anita Schmidt has dedicated 16 years to the district. Her care, encouragement, and dedication to helping students grow as readers have positively influenced many students and families over the years.
Together, they have devoted a combined 111 years of impacting students' lives. Their influence reaches far beyond the classroom.
Mrs. Hohbach and Mrs. Harris will be in attendance at the Open House this Friday from 4 - 6 pm in the community/school library. Please arrive through the west library doors.
Mrs. Tobin and Mrs. Schmidt will not be in attendance at the Open House. They have both asked not to be part of the Open House Retirement Celebration, but if you see them, please be sure to congratulate them and thank them for all they’ve done for our district over the years.
Please join us in congratulating them on their well-earned retirement and thanking them for their service. We wish all of them happiness, relaxation, and many exciting adventures in their next chapter!
about 7 hours ago, Plankinton School District
🪽🪽🪽🥇🥈🥉Good luck to our MVP Titans Track and Field teams as they compete in the state meet at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls May 27-29th! #gotitans
about 11 hours ago, Kyle Bruinsma
Middle school science wrapped up the year with a STEM project. They had to research bridge stability, write a research paper describing their findings and how they could implement it into building their own bridges with popsicle sticks. They then had to create a scaled down blueprint of how they would design their bridge before building it. We then tested them to see how much they could hold!
5 days ago, Tia DeGeest
The last day of school is a mixture of business with class meetings, planning for homecoming, student council voting and also fun with our end of the year Celebration Bash. We have board games, puzzle, video games, corn hole, spike ball, archery tag and laser tag. Something for Everyone! Thank you to the National Guard for bringing laser tag, archery tag, cornhole. The students are also excited about getting to leave for the summer early at 11:30. Have a great Summer!
6 days ago, Plankinton School District
Congratulations to our 2026/2027 Plankinton Student Council Vice President Braden Grieve and our President Hudson Schmidt. They will represent the Purple and Gold well!
6 days ago, Chris Hill
🚨🚨RECORD BREAKERS!!! 🚨🚨The brother duo of Cole and Kyle Sandland had a great week of track. Kyle vaulted 11'7" beating his own record by 6 inches! Cole broke the 300m hurdle record with a time of 41.03 beating the old record of 41.19 which was held by Reed Rus.
6 days ago, Kyle Bruinsma
This week, our fifth graders learned that fishing teaches so much more than how to catch a fish! 🎣
As part of our science learning about ecosystems, habitats, and food chains, students were able to connect classroom concepts to the real world while experiencing nature firsthand. They also practiced problem solving, patience, teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance while baiting hooks, rigging poles, and helping one another throughout the experience. A few even conquered their fears and baited hooks for the first time!!
Experiences like these help build confidence, independence, and real-world skills that students will carry with them far beyond fifth grade.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped provide these opportunities and support our students, especially Gary Earl and Adam Johnson for purchasing poles and some tackle for a few students. We truly appreciate our community!
6 days ago, Ashley Olsen
Fourth grade has been busy having lots of fun recently!!
🌸Planted flowers
🪴Created flower pot art
🖼️Spent an afternoon doing chalk art
🎶 Sang at the Spring Concert
🏅Enjoyed Field Day
7 days ago, Hallie Schmidt
Congrats to the Italian Dough Quartet on being the first ever winners of the PHS Choir Olympics!! Members included Lili Pata, Jaxon Tipton, Desiree Schuldt and Jordan Douglas (pre graduation)
8 days ago, Ly Stoebner
Field day fun starts at 1:30 today. Please have your PK-5 grade child wear tennis shoes to school today!
8 days ago, Beth Victor
What a FUN day in second grade!! 💙
The excitement was unreal when the second graders realized some of Plankinton High School’s track STARS were there to sign the hats they painted for Track & Field Day! The smiles, squeals, and excitement filled the room from start to finish. 🏃♂️✨
A HUGE thank you to Mr. Bruinsma and all of the volunteers for making this day so special for our students — it’s a memory they will not forget! 🥰
8 days ago, Rachel Kelderman
Summer lesson sign up sheets are due by the end of this week! There are still several afternoon slots available. Please contact either Stoebner with questions.
9 days ago, Ly Stoebner
Mrs. Olsen’s 5th Grade classroom has officially transformed into Camp Learned-A-Lot! 🏕️✨
Our classroom is now complete with a giant tent, glowing “stars,” and all the sounds of nature to create the ultimate camping experience!
Today, students worked together to establish cabin names, create cabin chants, practice Reader’s Theater performances, and even enjoyed S’Mores cereal for snack! 🍫🔥🥣
This afternoon, campers are hard at work reviewing metric conversions, wrapping up end-of-the-year reflections, and preparing to present their Reader’s Theater performances later today.
We’re looking forward to an exciting week ahead with a visit from local conservation officer Lynn Geuke, kickball at the ball fields, a golf course scavenger hunt, fishing at Jail Pond, and many more camp-themed adventures! 🎣⛳⚾
As our students prepare to leave the elementary side, we want to make these final memories meaningful, engaging, and unforgettable. ❤️
9 days ago, Ashley Olsen
Last call for Athletic Banquet sign up - contact Sue in Mount Vernon or Tessa in Plankinton to RSVP. Deadline is 11 am today (5/18/2026)
10 days ago, Beth Victor
Internet Safety is tomorrow night at 6:30pm. There will be babysitting available as well as door prizes from local businesses.
We hope to see many there as this is a rising concern for our students!
10 days ago, Danielle Johnson
