Gettysburg School District

FCCLA membership forms are due tomorrow by 3:30 to Mrs. Langer.

Hey Battlers, picture day is coming! School picture day will be Thursday, September 10th! Please go to mylifetouch.com and enter code EVTFBJXPT or use the QR code to order!

Post 2/2 Paint-A-Tile Fundraiser!

Post 1/2 Thank you to all the students and families that joined us for our Elementary Student Council Paint-A-Tile fundraiser! We raised $775 that will all go back to helping our members put on activities throughout the year. Another great turnout, we appreciate all the support!

Homecoming is coming up soon! Our theme this year is decades, and our motto is "Battlers through the decades." Please join us in dressing up the week of September 21st–25th to celebrate!

If you'd like to participate in the homecoming parade, please email Tiffany Kirby at
tiffany.kirby@k12.sd.us!

Go Battlers!

The Battler Care Closet is active as of today. Please see the attached letter to learn how to access these services. Thank you to all that have donated items and/or money to make this possible.

The Build Dakota Roadshow is coming to Gettysburg Wednesday, Sept 16 from 2:40-3:30 pm in the New Gym. Students grades 10-12, parents and members of the community are welcome to attend! Build Dakota is a scholarship program for students planning to attend technical college. Scan the Student Toolkit and Eligible Programs on the flyer for more information!

Good afternoon! We've been struggling to find a good date for the first MS FFA meeting and somewhat planned for tonight, but that will no longer work. Our officer team will update soon with a new date/time. Thank you for understanding! -Mrs. Schofield

🏐 Battler of the Week: Alexis Kellogg 🏐 Alexis had an outstanding week on the court, including her best performance yet Thursday against North Central. She played all five sets with fewer than three errors and no serving or hitting errors! She carried that consistency into Saturday’s YTC Tournament, where the Battlers finished 2nd, while continuing to encourage and support her teammates. Alexis’ consistency, work ethic, coachability, and positive attitude make her very deserving of this week’s Battler of the Week! Congratulations, Alexis! ❤️🤍🖤

The JV Football game scheduled for tonight August 31st has been postponed to a later date. More details coming soon.

Yesterday was a truly a full-circle moment for the Gettysburg community. DJ Fischer was a cherished member of our community. He was generous, involved, kind, and someone who genuinely cared about the people and places that made Gettysburg home. Following his tragic passing, DJ’s family and friends created the DJ Fischer Foundation to continue that spirit of generosity by giving back to the Gettysburg community in his honor. Each year, DJ’s Grip It & Sip It brings people together to celebrate DJ’s life and to raise money to continue his legacy of giving. Yesterday, that legacy came full circle in a way that could not have been more meaningful. The 1st place ( Pitlick) and 3rd place (Heien) teams generously chose to donate their winnings to The Kindness Cafe, a special project started by DJ’s own niece, Izzy Mikkelsen. Izzy created The Kindness Cafe as a vocational learning opportunity for students in our Gettysburg Life Skills program. Through the cafe, our students are learning real-world skills like taking orders, handling money, budgeting, communication, time management, responsibility, and so much more. But perhaps most importantly, they have found a place where they can contribute, succeed, and feel an incredible sense of pride and purpose. And now, because of the generosity of these teams, DJ’s legacy of giving back is directly helping his niece and the very students she works so hard to empower. To the 1st and 3rd place teams, please know that your generosity means so much more than a donation. You are investing in our students, supporting Izzy’s vision, and helping carry DJ’s spirit of kindness and generosity forward. We are incredibly, incredibly grateful. Thank you for helping us keep DJ’s legacy alive in such a meaningful way.

Join the Elementary Student Council next Wednesday, September 2nd from 4-6pm for our 3rd Annual Paint-A-Tile Fundraiser! No preregistration necessary this year. If you've painted a tile in past years, please feel free to join us again 😁 we have plenty of space and hallways left to decorate. Thank you for supporting the elementary!

📸 HELP US CAPTURE THE YEAR! ❤️🤍

Parents, students & Battler fans — we need your photos!

We can’t be everywhere, so we’d love your help capturing all the moments that make this school year special. Games, classroom fun, school events, student sections, field trips, spirit days, everyday candids and everything in between — we want to see them!

See a yearbook-worthy moment? 📷
Snap it → Scan the QR code → Upload it!

Photos submitted through the QR code will go directly to our yearbook photo folder for the Yearbook Staff to use throughout the year.

🏈 BATTLER OF THE WEEK: TREYSON ZEIGLER 🏈 Hard work in the offseason shows up when it matters, and this week’s Battler of the Week is a great example of that. Treyson Zeigler came into the season determined to become the best football player he could be, and the work he put in was on full display Friday night with an outstanding performance for his team. There’s a lot of season still ahead, and it feels like Treyson is just getting started. Congratulations, Treyson! ❤️🤍

Good morning! Seniors and MS/HS athletes will have sports and banner photos tomorrow, Monday, August 24th, beginning at 2:30. We will be on a tight schedule, so please be early and have all your gear! Athletes received order forms at practice, there are extras in the office. Please bring your completed order form and payment with you to pictures on Monday. Seniors do not need order forms for the commons or gym banner photos. Please reach out to Mrs. Jessica Larson with any questions.

Battler Care Closet update: We have identified several needs for school families and school hasn't even started yet. We will have the Battler Care Closet Donation Wagon set out at the OPEN HOUSE tonight. Our #1 priority is ready-to-eat meals. Our next highest priority needs are; shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, chapstick, face wash, pads, tampons, shelf stable milk, fruit cups, individual peanut butters, and individual cracker packs. If you find yourself wanting to help...we would be so grateful. Thank you to everyone who has already donated money and goods...we are off to a great start. https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1JSIPBT5WM7NX?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_PJ3J0M11R1WG3913ZQ3H

Good evening! Seniors and MS/HS athletes will have sports and banner photos this Monday, August 24th, beginning at 2:30. We will be on a tight schedule, so please be early and have all your gear! Athletes will receive order forms at practice tomorrow, and seniors may pick them up in the office tomorrow or Friday. Please bring your completed order form and payment with you to pictures on Monday. Seniors do not need order forms for the commons banner photos. Please reach out to Mrs. Jessica Larson with any questions.

Good morning, Battlers! The time is near for the start of the 26-27 school-year. Please join us for an Open House and free meal (Thank you Taher Foods!) this Thursday, August 20th, starting at 5:30 pm. Meet our staff, visit your classrooms, and get excited! Introductions and announcements will start at 6:15 in the north gym. See you there!

Join us TODAY as we showcase our fall athletes, coaches, and programs. Meet the teams, watch the action, enjoy a meal together, and show your Battler pride! 🏐 5:00 PM – Volleyball Preview (Gym) 🏃 5:30 PM – Cross Country Preview (Practice Football Field) 🏈 6:00 PM – Football Scrimmage & Cheerleaders (Practice Football Field) 🍽️ 6:30 PM – Community Potluck Supper (Bring a dish to share!) While you’re there: 👕 Check out Battler gear available for purchase 📋 Learn more about the Battler Booster Club and how you can support our student-athletes This is a great opportunity for athletes, families, alumni, and community members to come together as we kick off the fall sports season. One Team. One Community. One Battler Family. #BattlerPride #GettysburgBattlers #OneTeamOneCommunity #BattlerNation #GoBattlers ❤️🖤🤍