Gettysburg School District

Our parenting skills class was able to plan some activities and invite a couple of families in tow to engage in development skills for ages 3 and under.

Parenting Skills practice part 2

Our Parenting Skills class has been busy learning what it really takes to care for a newborn! 🍼 Students have recently been taking the RealCare babies home and practicing essential skills like bathing, burping, and swaddling. These hands-on experiences help build confidence and responsibility in a very real way. The photos I’ll be sharing highlight students practicing how to safely and properly swaddle their babies—an important skill for keeping infants calm and comfortable. So proud of the care, patience, and effort these students are showing every day! ❤️🤍❤️🤍

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🍎✨ Thank you for all that you do for our staff and students—your patience, dedication, and support do not go unnoticed. You make a difference every single day, and we are so lucky to have you! 💙 Darian 💙 Jerrica 💙 Ann 💙 Kaylei 💙 Kim 💙 Cheryl We appreciate you more than words can say!

Hello Battler Family!

Please see the website, app, or Facebook for a note about potential Virtual Learning Days tomorrow and/or Thursday this week in case of inclement weather. Thank you!

Here is a list of Summer Rec activities through OAYC.

Thank you to all the local businesses and organizations who make it possible for children to attend the Shrine Circus in Aberdeen April 2-4! Tickets are free and available at the front office of the school from 8:00-3:30. Thank you!

Hey, Battlers! We are gearing up to host 5 track meets, and we need help to make them run smoothly. If you would like to help out, please contact Jessica Larson at 605-769-1419. Thank you!

Spring has Sprung! 3rd graders created cherry blossom trees in art by painting with broccoli! 🌸🥦

Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Academic All-Stars!

March 26 - April 26 — New Gym Closed

Please note that the New Gym will be closed for waxing from March 26 through April 26. During this time the gym floor will be unavailable while the work is being completed.

Thank you for your understanding!

Please join us in congratulating Johanna on her outstanding achievement! She has been selected to attend the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) this summer. After applying and interviewing months ago, she was recently notified that she is one of only 45 students chosen from across the entire state. We are so proud of you, Johanna!

Good afternoon, Battlers! Click the following link to view the 2026-2027 School Calendar! We will start/end school a week later, and there will be no 2:30 releases on Wednesdays. https://aptg.co/1CjPcr

Two reminders from Ms. McClure! 1. The last pig project training is tonight at 7pm. Parents and their students should both attend to complete required training and paperwork. Thank you! 2. FFA members, we leave tomorrow morning for Miller at 7am! This is our last state qualifier. Good luck!

Last call for developmental & B-3 screening signups. Please contact the school office today to reserve your spot...there are only a few left!!

Students in grades 9-12 heard a presentation on "Question-Persuade-Refer" (QPR) last Wednesday., a training that helps them know the right things to do if they are worried about the mental health of a friend. 8th graders heard a presentation on the importance of good mental health. Jana Boocock from Capital Area Counseling presented.

The 5th grade class got to visit the residents at the manor with Jadyn Ahlemeier for her service project. They had such a great time making a sock bunny craft and visiting with the residents and staff.

3rd Graders, put their knowledge of fractions and number lines to the test today by constructing Fraction Pizzas! 🍕

For parents/guardians of students who would like to participate in the Pig Project and haven't registered yet, here is the letter that was sent a few weeks ago that may have stayed stuffed in your kiddos backpack! If interested in participating, please register now, and come see us next Tuesday night, the 24th at 7pm! Attention Students and Parents/Guardians, On behalf of the Gettysburg FFA Chapter, we invite your child to participate in the FFA Pig Project! The Pig Project is an opportunity for elementary/middle school students (current 3rd-7th graders) to care for and raise a pig over the summer at the school pig project grounds and then show their pig at the Potter County Fair (August 3-4th). It’s an opportunity for children to be directly involved with animal production agriculture and to understand animal handling. Throughout the summer students in the pig project will help with multiple chore days, learn about the swine industry, attend pig washing days and be present all day Monday and Tuesday of the Potter County Fair to show their pig. Note: In order to show at the fair as part of the Pig Project, students will also need to be registered as a Potter County 4-H member. We will get you information regarding this at our Pig Project Trainings (or YLL trainings). The pig project is open to ALL current 3rd-7th grade students. SD 4-H requires that they be at least 8 by January 1, 2026, and complete a YLL training- which will happen all in one night that the child and a parent/guardian must attend. Everyone must attend 1. Current 7th graders can participate if they were pig project members last year. To participate in the 2025 Pig Project, register your student by Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWygVAitxHpnXgxCn6rIBWcJaiFi6ApLqTKlos8ghWkzPRnA/viewform?usp=header Throughout the project students will be taught and supervised by Liam Lehman and Anastasia Penrod, Pig Project Student Coordinators. Once students are registered, Liam and Anastasia will be in contact with further details. After March 10th, we will only contact registered students and their parents indicated on the registration. We are eager to continue this wonderful tradition and can’t wait to work with your child. Thank you for considering this amazing opportunity, and we look forward to seeing your student become part of the FFA Pig Project! Thank you. Sincerely, Sarah McClure