Reminder:
Isabelle Suits' Senior Project
@ the Elementary Gym 6:30 PM
Sunday 9/13
Mental health Speech, cookies & questions.
Isabelle Suits' Senior Project
@ the Elementary Gym 6:30 PM
Sunday 9/13
Mental health Speech, cookies & questions.
Attention, volleyball fans! ACDC will be serving walking tacos at Monday’s volleyball game. See flyer for details!
🇺🇸 Patriot’s Day Program – You’re Invited! 🇺🇸
Platte-Geddes Elementary invites families and community members to join us for our Annual Patriot’s Day Program on Friday, September 11th at 8:05 AM at the Memorial Flags.
Together, we will honor and remember those whose lives were impacted by the events of September 11, 2001, and recognize the courage, service, and sacrifice shown on that day and in the years since.
❤️🤍💙 Students, staff, families, and guests are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in honor of Patriot Day.
We hope you can join us for this special time of remembrance. 🇺🇸
Platte-Geddes Elementary invites families and community members to join us for our Annual Patriot’s Day Program on Friday, September 11th at 8:05 AM at the Memorial Flags.
Together, we will honor and remember those whose lives were impacted by the events of September 11, 2001, and recognize the courage, service, and sacrifice shown on that day and in the years since.
❤️🤍💙 Students, staff, families, and guests are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue in honor of Patriot Day.
We hope you can join us for this special time of remembrance. 🇺🇸
🏃♀️🏃 FCA Running Club is Back! 🏃🏃♂️
Platte-Geddes students are invited to participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Running Club!
📅 Dates: September 11 – October 24
⏰ Time: 3:45–4:45 PM after school
🏁 Final Race: October 24
📍 Running will take place outdoors at Platte-Geddes School under the supervision of volunteer coaches.
Each Running Club session will include:
🍎 Snack time
🙏 Devotion
⭐ Motivation & inspiration
👟 Exercise and running
Parent/guardian consent is required for students to participate. Please complete the registration and consent form below:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvFkKDC0I96j9G9BCtBgo6W1Mbmpn6z19rj9hgngeOz36ZGA/viewform
Questions? Please contact Regan Holleman at (605) 680-2741.
We’re looking forward to a great season of running, encouragement, and fellowship! 🏃♀️💪
Platte-Geddes students are invited to participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Running Club!
📅 Dates: September 11 – October 24
⏰ Time: 3:45–4:45 PM after school
🏁 Final Race: October 24
📍 Running will take place outdoors at Platte-Geddes School under the supervision of volunteer coaches.
Each Running Club session will include:
🍎 Snack time
🙏 Devotion
⭐ Motivation & inspiration
👟 Exercise and running
Parent/guardian consent is required for students to participate. Please complete the registration and consent form below:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvFkKDC0I96j9G9BCtBgo6W1Mbmpn6z19rj9hgngeOz36ZGA/viewform
Questions? Please contact Regan Holleman at (605) 680-2741.
We’re looking forward to a great season of running, encouragement, and fellowship! 🏃♀️💪
Go Vote for our very own Britton Nachtigal, who has submitted her audition to sing the National Anthem at the NFR! Online Voting begins September 7th and runs through September 24th on the website
https://www.nfrexperience.com/nfr-national-anthem-2026
Good luck Britton! We are rooting for you!
https://www.nfrexperience.com/nfr-national-anthem-2026
Good luck Britton! We are rooting for you!
PICTURE RETAKES: Retakes will be Thursday, September 17th @ 8:00 am on the stage in the High School gym.
🐾 Celebrating the People Who Make Platte-Geddes Special 🐾
At Platte-Geddes, we know that a great school district is built by great people. Our students, staff, parents, and community members each play an important role in making our schools a place we can all be proud of.
This year, we are excited to recognize individuals through our Prowl Awards—a way to celebrate those who demonstrate the character, commitment, leadership, and Panther Pride that make a difference throughout our district.
🎓 Pride of the Prowl – Student Recognition
Congratulations to Asher Kott and Maddux Van Zee! This award recognizes students who demonstrate achievement, respect, integrity, and leadership while helping make Platte-Geddes a better place each day.
❤️ Heart of the Prowl – Staff Recognition
Congratulations to Andy Van Essen, Allison DeHaan, and Kelly Melvin! The Heart of the Prowl recognizes staff members whose dedication, compassion, positive attitude, and impact go beyond their daily responsibilities. Each of these individuals plays an important role in supporting our students and schools.
🤝 Parents of the Prowl – Parent Recognition
Congratulations to Lorra Norden! This award recognizes parents who consistently support our students and schools through their involvement, encouragement, and partnership.
🏆 Champions of the Prowl – Community Recognition
Congratulations to Clayton Hoffman and Dawn Konstanz! Our Champions of the Prowl award celebrates community members who go above and beyond to support Platte-Geddes and help create opportunities for our students.
These awards represent something we believe strongly at Platte-Geddes: it takes all of us. Students, staff, families, and community members working together are what make our district special.
Congratulations to all of our recipients, and thank you for the difference you make for Platte-Geddes!
We are proud of you. We appreciate you. And we are proud to have you as part of the Prowl! 🐾
#PantherPride #PlatteGeddes #ProwlAwards
At Platte-Geddes, we know that a great school district is built by great people. Our students, staff, parents, and community members each play an important role in making our schools a place we can all be proud of.
This year, we are excited to recognize individuals through our Prowl Awards—a way to celebrate those who demonstrate the character, commitment, leadership, and Panther Pride that make a difference throughout our district.
🎓 Pride of the Prowl – Student Recognition
Congratulations to Asher Kott and Maddux Van Zee! This award recognizes students who demonstrate achievement, respect, integrity, and leadership while helping make Platte-Geddes a better place each day.
❤️ Heart of the Prowl – Staff Recognition
Congratulations to Andy Van Essen, Allison DeHaan, and Kelly Melvin! The Heart of the Prowl recognizes staff members whose dedication, compassion, positive attitude, and impact go beyond their daily responsibilities. Each of these individuals plays an important role in supporting our students and schools.
🤝 Parents of the Prowl – Parent Recognition
Congratulations to Lorra Norden! This award recognizes parents who consistently support our students and schools through their involvement, encouragement, and partnership.
🏆 Champions of the Prowl – Community Recognition
Congratulations to Clayton Hoffman and Dawn Konstanz! Our Champions of the Prowl award celebrates community members who go above and beyond to support Platte-Geddes and help create opportunities for our students.
These awards represent something we believe strongly at Platte-Geddes: it takes all of us. Students, staff, families, and community members working together are what make our district special.
Congratulations to all of our recipients, and thank you for the difference you make for Platte-Geddes!
We are proud of you. We appreciate you. And we are proud to have you as part of the Prowl! 🐾
#PantherPride #PlatteGeddes #ProwlAwards
🏈 TONIGHT’S FOOTBALL GAME
Tonight’s game is a regular-season home football game. It is no different from any other regular-season home game in terms of admission.
✅ Activity passes WILL be honored
✅ All normal home-game admission policies apply
✅ Regular admission procedures will be in place
📍 Platte
⏰ 7:00 PM
See you tonight! 🖤🏈
Tonight’s game is a regular-season home football game. It is no different from any other regular-season home game in terms of admission.
✅ Activity passes WILL be honored
✅ All normal home-game admission policies apply
✅ Regular admission procedures will be in place
📍 Platte
⏰ 7:00 PM
See you tonight! 🖤🏈
9-11th Grade Parents,
This week the 9-11th grade students brought home information about our upcoming Washington, D.C. trip at Platte-Geddes HS—an incredible opportunity for you and your student!
We’ll be hosting a Parent Meeting to walk through trip details, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.
Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 15th | 6:00–6:30 PM in the Platte-Geddes HS Gym
RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/59503663229?rsvp_id=59503663229
Families who attend will receive $500 off each traveler, and spots are secured at this meeting.
We hope to see you there!
Mr. Van Essen
This week the 9-11th grade students brought home information about our upcoming Washington, D.C. trip at Platte-Geddes HS—an incredible opportunity for you and your student!
We’ll be hosting a Parent Meeting to walk through trip details, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.
Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 15th | 6:00–6:30 PM in the Platte-Geddes HS Gym
RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/59503663229?rsvp_id=59503663229
Families who attend will receive $500 off each traveler, and spots are secured at this meeting.
We hope to see you there!
Mr. Van Essen
ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS: With the location change of the football game scheduled for Friday 9/4 to a HOME game we will be collecting bids for the sports tower!
Please turn in your bids for one of the Athletic Booster Sports Tower booths to Dakota Food & Fuel by NOON Friday September 4th for our home game against SF Lutheran. Thank you for your continued support for our athletes! And good luck to our football players & coaches!
Please turn in your bids for one of the Athletic Booster Sports Tower booths to Dakota Food & Fuel by NOON Friday September 4th for our home game against SF Lutheran. Thank you for your continued support for our athletes! And good luck to our football players & coaches!
🚨 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨
Tomorrow’s football game against Sioux Falls Lutheran has been moved to Platte.
Sioux Falls Lutheran does not have lights at their football stadium, so the game was originally scheduled for 4:30 PM. However, due to the forecasted heat and concerns for the safety of our athletes, playing at that time is not safe.
The game will now be played at 7:00 PM in Platte.
📍 Platte
⏰ 7:00 PM
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding as we make this change with the safety of our athletes as the top priority.
Tomorrow’s football game against Sioux Falls Lutheran has been moved to Platte.
Sioux Falls Lutheran does not have lights at their football stadium, so the game was originally scheduled for 4:30 PM. However, due to the forecasted heat and concerns for the safety of our athletes, playing at that time is not safe.
The game will now be played at 7:00 PM in Platte.
📍 Platte
⏰ 7:00 PM
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding as we make this change with the safety of our athletes as the top priority.
Attention Junior High & JV Football Fans!
Due to injuries and low numbers, the JV football game against Gregory-Colome scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7 has been cancelled.
The Junior High football game against Gregory-Colome is still on and has been moved to Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4:00 PM in Gregory.
Due to injuries and low numbers, the JV football game against Gregory-Colome scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7 has been cancelled.
The Junior High football game against Gregory-Colome is still on and has been moved to Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4:00 PM in Gregory.
This week's Heart of the Prowl goes to Christina Kenyon, our k-2 teacher at Cedar Grove Colony School.
During the recent Hutterian Safety & Farm Education Day, I had the opportunity to spend the day with Christina and see her with our students outside the regular classroom setting. It was a full day with many sessions & transitions. Christina's patient, steady, & caring presence helped her students participate, learn, & feel comfortable throughout the experience.
The strong relationships Christina has built with her students were evident all day. Thank you, Christina for your dedication, compassion, & the meaningful difference you make for our students every day. You truly are part of the Heart of Prowl!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QmUzx43H5uU&pp=uAQw&ra=m
Black Panther Nation: if you are trying to watch the the livestream, here is the new link. Thank you, and go Black Panthers
FREE Developmental Screening opportunity for children from birth through age 5.
Date: Thursday, September 3rd
Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Platte, SD
Appointments are required. To schedule your child, please call 605-337-2468.
The screening will look at several areas of your child's development, including:
Vision, Hearing, Speech & Language, Motor Skills, Concepts (Thinking & Learning), Self-Help Skills & Social Development.
Schedule Today!
ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS: Just a reminder to turn in your bids for one of the Athletic Booster Sports Tower booths to Dakota Food & Fuel by NOON Friday August 28th for our home game against Parkston. Thank you for your continued support for our athletes! And good luck to our football players & coaches!
As part of her senior project, Platte-Geddes High School senior, Taylor Schrank, is organizing a trauma drill for students in grades 8–12.
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 12:30–2:00 p.m.
📍 Presbyterian Church parking lot
ATTENTION FOOTBALL FANS: Just a reminder to turn in your bids for one of the Athletic Booster Sports Tower booths to Dakota Food & Fuel by NOON TODAY for our season opener against TDA/ACDC. Thank you for your continued support for our athletes! And good luck to our football players & coaches!!
PG ATHLETIC BOOSTERS TAILGATE & ANNUAL MEMEBERSHIP DRIVE will be held at the Athletic Complex before the game tonight. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. Hope you can join us!
PG ATHLETIC BOOSTERS TAILGATE & ANNUAL MEMEBERSHIP DRIVE will be held at the Athletic Complex before the game tonight. Serving starts at 5:30 p.m. Hope you can join us!
🏐 Junior High Volleyball Begins Tomorrow!
Junior high volleyball will begin tomorrow after school in the Multipurpose Gym.
There will be a parent meeting at 5:00 PM following practice.
We’re excited to get the season started! 🏐🖤❤️
Junior high volleyball will begin tomorrow after school in the Multipurpose Gym.
There will be a parent meeting at 5:00 PM following practice.
We’re excited to get the season started! 🏐🖤❤️
Open House & School Picture Reminder
📚 Elementary Open House & School Pictures are TODAY! 📸
We look forward to seeing our students & families from 3:00–7:00 PM!
🚧 Traffic Reminder: The intersection of 4th Ave., Dakota Ave., & Memorial Drive is currently closed due to construction. Please plan your route accordingly.
First Day of School Drop-Off Reminder:
🍎 Students eating school breakfast should be dropped off at the Multipurpose Room doors.
🏫 All other students should be dropped off at the playground.
If you choose to walk your child to the playground, please park in the designated parking areas. The curb area needs to remain clear so traffic can flow smoothly during drop-off.
Thank you for helping us make the first day safe and smooth for everyone! We can't wait to see you at Open House! ✨
📚 Elementary Open House & School Pictures are TODAY! 📸
We look forward to seeing our students & families from 3:00–7:00 PM!
🚧 Traffic Reminder: The intersection of 4th Ave., Dakota Ave., & Memorial Drive is currently closed due to construction. Please plan your route accordingly.
First Day of School Drop-Off Reminder:
🍎 Students eating school breakfast should be dropped off at the Multipurpose Room doors.
🏫 All other students should be dropped off at the playground.
If you choose to walk your child to the playground, please park in the designated parking areas. The curb area needs to remain clear so traffic can flow smoothly during drop-off.
Thank you for helping us make the first day safe and smooth for everyone! We can't wait to see you at Open House! ✨
