Gettysburg School District

This past week, the Biology 2 students dove into the amazing integumentary system! On Wednesday, they got hands-on and made awesome 'skin cakes' to show off all the different layers and parts of the skin. It was a sweet way to learn science!

Join us at 6:45 PM tonight at Battler Field to recognize Battler HS football parents, coaches and athletes before kick-off at 7pm! We urge all parents to make every effort possible to attend the game so you can be recognized for your support throughout the season and help cheer the team on. GO BATTLERS!!!

BUILD DAKOTA ROAD SHOW for grades 10-12 will be here October 7th at 1:45 in the New Gym. Parents and members of the community are welcome to attend! See this week's newspaper for further information.

Battler fans, join the fun tomorrow, October 2nd, by wearing PINK for the volleyball games! Avera will be doing pink hair extensions for a donation as well!

SENIORS: October 1 through November 30 is Free Application Period in
South Dakota. Take advantage of this period to apply to any SD University or Technical College for FREE. While some schools do not charge for applying, many schools do!

https://ourdakotadreams.com/exploring-colleges/free-college-application-period/

Check out the mid-week movie at the Potter County Library tomorrow!

A couple of reminders coming up from the Elementary Student Council! Accepting toys through October 9th.

Reminder the MS Football game vs. Selby Area starts @ 9:30am tomorrow in Onida.

The 3rd graders got to visit Mrs. Hansen's Book Cafe this afternoon to sample some good fit chapter books! They had a blast checking out some new to them series and expanding their options!

Join our Battler Family! Training and mentorship provided!

Today is PTO appreciation day. We want to say thank you to all of our amazing PTO volunteers that go out of their way to help with events at the school, bring treats to brighten teachers' days, and so much more! If you see Blair Robbennolt, Emily Holzwarth, Jaimie Simon, Jaymi Langer, Joie Jones, Margot Lake, Marybeth Johnson, Tori Troen, or Julie Williams today, show them some appreciation!

Please see the app, website, or Facebook to view the schedule for the Middle School Football Jamboree in Onida this Saturday starting at 9:30 AM. The bus will leave at 8:15AM. Thanks!

Avera Gettysburg Clinic will be coming to the school to provide influenza vaccines to the students and staff on Wednesday, October 8th from 10:30am-12:00pm. Please fill out the attached form if you would like your child to participate. The vaccine will be submitted to insurance. If you need assistance paying for the vaccine, please reach out to Rachel Wager at 605-765-2273. The Gettysburg School District does not promote or endorse vaccinations. Families are encouraged to consult with their healthcare providers to make informed decisions.
Link to form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4fovs86aJUGNjRJ9pIxRAKGfa7AN0XVEkEjDuOxhrlRUME9NUEw1OFBZSjBEMFNZVjRPWTI2SVZVNC4u
Link to Vaccine Information Statement:
English: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/downloads/flu.pdf

Please join us this Sunday at 12:30pm!

The Cross Country Meet in Miller next Monday, Sept 29th, will start at 2pm instead of 10AM. Students will be dismissed at 11:15 and leave at 11:30. Thanks!

🏅 Battler of the Week 🏅 8th grader Declan Hanten is making big strides in Cross Country! 🏃‍♂️💨 He raced to a strong 15th-place finish at the Webster Invitational, helping the varsity boys team secure 4th overall. His commitment in the weight room and summer training is paying off, with improvement showing every race. Coach Larson says, “Declan is coachable, determined, and always pushing himself to get better.” Way to go, Declan—your hard work and determination are fueling Battler pride! ❤️🖤 #BattlerPride #CrossCountry #HardWorkPaysOff #BattlerOfTheWeek

Message from Sacred Heart Catholic Church: "Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to join us this Wednesday to pray for Ava. 💜🦄💜"

School Picture retakes will be Thursday, October 16th. Picture Day ID: EVTN949PR. Picture packets are available at the school office. Thanks!