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! ✨
Parents, please attend the orientations tomorrow with your students. Thank you.
Also, Grades: 7-8th grade can come through from 3-5pm, and 9th -11th grade from 5-7pm.
Reminder the PG school district open house TOMORROW: Reminder that 6th grade orientation: 4-5pm, 9th grade: 5-6pm, 12th grade: 6-7pm
📚✨ Platte-Geddes Open House! ✨📚
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back for the Platte-Geddes Open House!
📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
Come meet teachers, visit classrooms, get school pictures taken, and get ready for a great year ahead! 🏫🍎
We can’t wait to see our Black Panther families and kick off another great school year together! 🐾💙
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back for the Platte-Geddes Open House!
📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
Come meet teachers, visit classrooms, get school pictures taken, and get ready for a great year ahead! 🏫🍎
We can’t wait to see our Black Panther families and kick off another great school year together! 🐾💙
PG Schools New Addition Groundbreaking Celebration Info
As we kick off the new school year, we have a few menu changes for the first couple of days. Please take note of the updated meals below:
THURSDAY • 8/20
BIG DADDY PEPPERONI PIZZA
FRIDAY • 8/21
CHICKEN TENDERS & EMOJI WAFFLES
MONDAY • 8/24
BEEF TACO BOWL
Thank you for your understanding, and welcome back!
THURSDAY • 8/20
BIG DADDY PEPPERONI PIZZA
FRIDAY • 8/21
CHICKEN TENDERS & EMOJI WAFFLES
MONDAY • 8/24
BEEF TACO BOWL
Thank you for your understanding, and welcome back!
Help support the new weight room by nominating your adult friends to compete in Claire Maydew's Track Meet for her Senior Project. Visit Platte-Geddes Masters Track & Field Meet on Facebook to nominate and to view current standings. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CveofiHmg/
It's not too late! 📚✏️
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! 🍎🎒
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! 🍎🎒
Friendly Reminder! You can now apply for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits through Infinite Campus!
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
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
Who’s ready for some football? Here is the link to register. Deadline is August 16th. Pad check out will be August 20th at 6:00pm in Platte at the football complex.
If you have questions please reach out. Reminder to change what grade your child is in.
Also find us on facebook “Platte Geddes Area Youth Football” updates are posted there throughout the season. 🏈
https://plattegeddesfootballreg.sportngin.com/register/form/360999121
🌟South Central Child Development Now Enrolling for Head Start Program! 🌟
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
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
For anyone interested in junior high football (6th-8th grade), parents' meeting on August 10th at 7pm in the multi-purpose room followed by concussion testing/equipment checkout.
There will be a cross country parent/athlete informational meeting Thursday night August 6th at 6:30pm in the high school library for 5th-12th grade.
Thanks Coach Matt.
There will be a football player meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 PM for any 9-12 student interested in participating in high school football. Then there will be a parent meeting following that at 8:00 PM in the auxiliary gym.