Thank you for making Teacher Appreciation Week special at Patrick Henry! 💙💛💙
Our Panthers continue to set new records on the track! Evan Lindsey, Behr Rients, Gabe Reiser and Brogan Carder broke the former Patrick Henry 8th Grade Boys 4x100 meter relay time of 48.74 seconds from 2013 with a new time of 48.11 seconds! Congrats! 👏
Tomorrow, May 9, is the last day for the Penny War Fundraiser to support Ronald McDonald House Charities and we need your help! Empty the coins from your pockets, search under couch cushions and send the spare change hiding in the cup holders of your car to school with your child to fill the buckets! Let's see which grade can collect the most and earn the special reward! 💰
Junior Achievement of South Dakota recently hosted their JA Finance Park event and Patrick Henry 7th graders got the chance to learn more about finances. Throughout the day, students learned about setting up savings, budgeting, debit and credit, and more. They were given a real-life scenario with a career and family and learned how to budget for housing, groceries, vacations and charitable giving - all the things that adults plan for every month.
"Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible." - MaryAnn F. Kohl
⭐Patrick Henry 8th Graders have been exploring their creativity with coil basketry in 3D Textiles Art class! ⭐
The Sioux Falls School District honored our 8th grade Očéti Šakówiŋ Owáuŋspe students with a graduation ceremony at the Washington Pavilion earlier this week. Thank you to the families, educators and community members who joined in celebrating these resilient young leaders. 🎓👏
We are so thankful for our amazing school nurse, Kristen Krome, and everything she does to keep our students healthy, safe, and supported every day. From caring for injuries, illnesses and monitoring daily meds to offering a comforting smile, she's a true hero in our Patrick Henry Halls! 💙💛💙
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. is the final PTO Fundraiser of the year! Who can say no to Burgers, Fries, Ice Cream & Supporting Patrick Henry?
🍔Freddy's on Louise Ave. ONLY
🍔Patrick Henry receives 15% of each sale - mention you are supporting Patrick Henry before paying!
🍔You can also order online by using the PH code GIVEBACK.
👏Thank you for all of your support this year of local restaurants and PH Middle School! We appreciate you!👏
One more reminder to mark your calendars for 1 week from today! If you currently have a 6th or 7th grader at Patrick Henry that is planning on participating in sports for the 2025-2026 school year, you are invited to the upcoming Middle School Sports Informational Night on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins May 16th. Use this step by step guide to register: https://drive.google.com/.../1yfZUtzpBiTe.../view
Last week, all 5th-8th grade band students from Patrick Henry and elementary feeder schools performed in the Patrick Henry Band Festival Spectacular at Lincoln High School. Over 500 total students performed! This was a great opportunity for students and families to hear the growth from one level to the next. Song highlights included music from Star Wars, Moana and Aladdin.
PHMS students will be busy this week, May 5-9, 2025. In addition to all the activities, it's also Teacher Appreciation Week!
This coming week, May 5-9, Patrick Henry students will be participating in a friendly Penny War between grade levels to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. This organization provides a temporary, home-like environment for families of seriously ill or injured children receiving care at nearby medical facilities. The winning grade will earn a special reward! Strategy Tip: Add coins to your own grade's container and paper money into the other grades! Good Luck! 💰
We are excited to recognize our April Students of the Month! These students were selected for their dedication to our school-wide Panther Pride values of being safe, responsible and respectful. Their hard work, leadership, and kindness continue to inspire everyone in our school community! Keep up the great work Panthers! 💛💙
🍴Today is School Lunch Hero Day!🍴
Let's celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students fueled, smiling and ready to learn—our school nutrition staff! From early morning prep to lunchtime rushes, they serve up more than just meals—they serve kindness and compassion every single day. Thank you to our Patrick Henry nutrition staff - Jay, Lonnie, Nellie, Kina, Leila, Trish, Terry, Jen, Karla and Becky - we appreciate you every day! 👏👏
Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing principal, Mrs. Sharping, for her dedication and leadership. We appreciate all shes does for our Patrick Henry students, staff and community!
Team 6.3 Science students took a Trip Around the Sun last week to demonstrate their understanding of how the Earth's movement affects the length of daylight and the tilt of the Earth's axis causes different seasons. It's always fun to learn with the lights off!🌞
April has been Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month and we’re proud to recognize our Patrick Henry OT, Marla Skadsen.. Mrs. Skadsen's care, creativity and dedication help Patrick Henry learners grow in confidence and independence every day!
Earlier in April, current 8th grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leaders helped announce the new 2025-2026 WEB Leaders! Thank you to the 8th Grade WEB Leaders for the time and effort they put into developing their leadership abilities and forming positive relationships with 6th graders throughout the year. The 2025-2026 WEB Leaders will participate in their 1st training during 8th and 9th period this Friday afternoon.
Students on Teams 7.2 and 7.3 created Peep Dioramas to represent seasonal jobs as part of their market economy learning. The top dioramas from each class were selected to be on display in the library!
Due to weather, the track meet that was scheduled for today is postponed. No track or soccer practice for Patrick Henry athletes today. ⛈️⚡
