If you have a child heading back to school this year, we invite you to stop by the Platte Care Center and pick up free school supplies while they last!
Whether you're looking to save a little on back-to-school shopping or just need a few extra supplies, this event is for all families with school-aged children. We hope you'll stop by and take advantage of these donated supplies!
📍 Platte Care Center (Dining Area)
📅 Today (Wednesday, August 5)
🕘2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors. We'd love to see these donated supplies find their way to local students as they head back to school.
We look forward to seeing you, and we wish all of our students a safe, successful, and exciting school year! 🍎🎒
Thanks to the passing of HB 1082, all students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive meals at no cost. The only way to find out if your family qualifies is to submit an application, it only takes a few minutes, and the process is completely confidential.
Paper applications for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits will also be available at Open House if you prefer to complete one in person.
We encourage every family to apply. This valuable benefit can help support your student throughout the school year!
https://plattegeddessd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/platte_geddes.jsp
Head Start supports the whole child and the whole family by providing:
⭐ Play-based early learning and kindergarten readiness
🩺 Vision, dental, developmental, and health screenings
💗 Social-emotional learning to help children build friendships and manage emotions
🤝 Family partnerships with resources, support, and connections
🏡 Program Options:
• Home-Based Education
• Preschool Center Education
👧👦 Serving children ages 3–5
💲 FREE for eligible families!
When children and families thrive together, everyone succeeds!
📞 To learn more or enroll:
605-384-3683
📧 enroll@sccdinc.com
The Infinite Campus Payment Portal is now accepting payments for:
-Season tickets/passes
-Family lunch accounts
-And other school-related fees
Free & Reduced Meal Applications Are Available
The online Free & Reduced Meal Application is now open through Infinite Campus. The application process is completely confidential, and the district encourages all families to apply, regardless of income. You may qualify for benefits you weren't expecting, and submitting an application helps support our school district.
Season Pass Reminder
If you have purchased season passes, please contact Emily with the names of everyone included so she can make sure you are on the season pass list.
Questions? Please Contact:
Emily Woessner
Emily.Woessner@k12.sd.us
605-337-3391
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an amazing 2026-2027 school year!
Platte-Geddes Schools is hiring, please see the attached photo!
Concussion Baseline Testing Now Open
Along with registering online through Bound, all 6-12 grade student-athletes must complete their concussion baseline testing before participating in athletics during the 2026–2027 school year.
Location:
Student Lounge (above high school library)
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Instructions:
Computers and step-by-step testing instructions are available on the table in the Student Lounge.
Complete the concussion baseline test.
Before leaving, sign your name under your respective sport to verify completion.
Reminder:
Online Bound registration and concussion baseline testing are both required for all student-athletes and must be completed before the start of your athletic season.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us prepare for a safe and successful athletic season!
Attention Parents of Student Athletes!
The 2026–2027 sports season is fast approaching!
All students in grades 6–12 planning to participate in athletics during the upcoming school year must register through Bound. Attached are instructions for completing the registration process.
New this year: Registration can also be completed through the Bound app.
To register online, visit the Platte-Geddes Bound page:
https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/plattegeddes
Please complete your registration before the start of your sport's season.
If you have any questions, please contact Carter Kemnitz at carter.kemnitz@k12.sd.us.
Registration Instructions:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/381/PGSD/5661063/PG_Bound_Announcement.pdf
📚 Elementary School Supply List Update! ✏️
We've made a few updates to the Elementary School Supply List for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to use the most current version to ensure your child has everything they need for a great start!
You can find the updated list here: https://app.smore.com/n/bm80xr
Thank you for your flexibility, and we appreciate your help in getting our students ready for an amazing year! We can't wait to welcome everyone back to school! 🍎💙💛
• Head of Maintenance
• High School Librarian
• Student Transporter
• Junior High Play Director
• Assistant Junior High Boys Basketball Coach
If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, please contact Superintendent Janet Gladu, High School Principal Calvin Hunhoff, or Athletic Director Carter Kemnitz.