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Platte-Geddes Elementary Families!
AHA Kids Heart Challenge™ WELLNESS WEEK has KICKED OFF!
AHA Kids Heart Challenge™ WELLNESS WEEK has KICKED OFF!

PGES Read Across America Week - March 2-6

State Wrestling Pep Rally! All are welcome!

The school bond election will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd. Voters may cast their ballots at the Platte Community Center or the American Legion in Geddes. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at both locations. Below are the official Notice of Election notification and a sample ballot.


In-person absentee voting for the upcoming school bond election to be held on March 3, 2026, is available at the business office in the Platte-Geddes High School, 400 S. Illinois Avenue, Platte, SD. In-person voting may take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until March 2, 2026. Qualified electors who are unable to vote at the regular polling place on Election Day may vote absentee in person during the times listed above. Voters will be required to present a valid photo ID. For additional information, please contact: Kathy Holter, Business Manager.
Celebrating National Public Schools Week: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2723463
Dear Platte-Geddes Community Members,
This is a reminder that our School Project(s) and Bond Vote Informational Meeting will be held this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Gym.
We encourage all district patrons to attend and learn more about the proposed projects, the scope of the work being considered, and the details surrounding the upcoming bond vote. This meeting is intended to provide clear information, answer questions, and ensure our community has the facts needed to make an informed decision.
Your involvement and engagement are important to the future of the Platte-Geddes School District. We value your partnership and look forward to visiting with you this evening.
Sincerely,
Joel Bailey
Superintendent
Platte-Geddes School District
Safeguarding South Dakota’s Youth: Community Presentation Highlights: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2700865
School Bond Vote – March 3, 2026
A school bond election will be held on March 3, 2026. To confirm your voter registration and determine whether you are eligible to vote in this school bond election, please visit: https://vip.sdsos.gov/
Thank you for staying informed and engaged!
A school bond election will be held on March 3, 2026. To confirm your voter registration and determine whether you are eligible to vote in this school bond election, please visit: https://vip.sdsos.gov/
Thank you for staying informed and engaged!
Parent-Teacher Conferences - This Thursday!
Feb. 12, 2025
1pm - 8pm
12:15 Dismissal
No School Feb. 13-16
Elementary - Please contact your child's teacher to schedule
MS/HS - Sign-in at the East Entrance
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Feb. 12, 2025
1pm - 8pm
12:15 Dismissal
No School Feb. 13-16
Elementary - Please contact your child's teacher to schedule
MS/HS - Sign-in at the East Entrance
We are looking forward to seeing you!

Zoom Link for tonight's February Board Meeting:T
Time: Feb 9, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/94446865940?pwd=ocerlXMAFjCios9blOtct4Z2msxnDA.1
Meeting ID: 944 4686 5940
Passcode: 936669
Time: Feb 9, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/94446865940?pwd=ocerlXMAFjCios9blOtct4Z2msxnDA.1
Meeting ID: 944 4686 5940
Passcode: 936669
Attention Panthers fans! There’s been a change to tomorrow’s girls and boys basketball doubleheader in Miller:
Game Time/Locations (first game starts at listed time; following times are approximate)
C Boys – CANCELLED
Girls JV – 12:15 PM (Armory)
Boys JV – 1:30 PM (Armory)
Girls Varsity – 2:45 PM (Armory)
Boys Varsity – 4:30 PM (Armory)
Game Time/Locations (first game starts at listed time; following times are approximate)
C Boys – CANCELLED
Girls JV – 12:15 PM (Armory)
Boys JV – 1:30 PM (Armory)
Girls Varsity – 2:45 PM (Armory)
Boys Varsity – 4:30 PM (Armory)
Friendly Reminder: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2637472
The district will also be offering tours of the high school building at 5 p.m., prior to the Online Safety Presentation.
The district will also be offering tours of the high school building at 5 p.m., prior to the Online Safety Presentation.
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2684190
Thank you.
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2684190
Thank you.
Facility Square Footage Comparison: Current and Proposed Middle/High School: https://plattegeddessd.sites.thrillshare.com/article/2677549
Understanding the Proposed School Bond and Its Tax Impact:https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/2676161
Congratulations to Owen Erickson, Brock Holleman, Bria Walstad, Mila Duffy, Jemma Severson, Jax Reiser, Tessa VandenHoek, An Tran, and Dominic Dyk! These students successfully completed the 100-Day Homework Challenge and get to celebrate with donuts and bowling!

PGES Winter Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/97p6w
Attn: Junior Class Parents-There will be an After Prom Party Meeting on Wednesday, January 28 in the high school library at 6:30 p.m. All junior parents are encouraged to attend.
