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See Inside for Schedule of Events! City Sets Goals, Creates a Vision for Harrisburg’s Future MAYOR JULIE VAN LUVANEE
Since January, Harrisburg E c o n o m i c Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce President Adrienne McKeown and I have been focusing on our community’s most important resources: our past and current residents. Friendly, helpful and visionary residents who have embraced their purpose are who have shaped our community into what we are today. The question of if and how we are going to keep our small town and caring community values is the big question. This was one of the main objectives of the Harrisburg Days Committee that started our annual city celebration years ago. My special thanks to those visionary leaders and volunteers who worked very hard to establish what we are now celebrating as our 10th year! But what about our future? Over the past six months, we have established a Vision Planning Group comprised of city and
Peddling Season
It’s that time of year... To see a list of peddlers with an active peddlers license and the relevant ordinances, go to the City website at www.harrisburgsd.gov You do have the right to request to see someone’s peddler’s license! No peddler shall peddle door to door between the hours of 8:00 pm and 9:00 am the following morning, except by specific appointment with or invitation from the prospective customer.
board leaders, city staff and leaders in Lincoln County to start executing on actions that will shape the Harrisburg of 50 to 75 years from now. While this is a huge task, the group is very excited and passionate about managing our growth rather than it managing us. Additionally, the City Council has been strategically planning our one, five and 10 year goals to help support the overall direction that is being set by the Vision Planning Group. Some items that we will be completing by the end of 2018 will include a communication plan to help residents know where to look for information, a road maintenance plan, streamlining administrative activities in city hall, providing educational opportunities for residents and building collaborative relationships with our houses of worship. We have also starting working on our five year goals including a viable solution for Cliff and Willow, trails, parks, a street light plan and securing a new location for city hall. We couldn’t get many
of these accomplished without the amazing residents who sit on our Park, Planning & Zoning, and Library Boards and the Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation (HEDC). But MOST important, our future isn’t just in the hands of the above mentioned groups. Our future is in YOUR hands. The more you get to know your neighbor, the more you help each other and the more open you become to getting involved in our community the more likely we all are to reach our goals. If you really love Harrisburg, I ask that you help it become something even better than when you came. That is the true sense of community. As mentioned earlier, this is the 10 Annual Harrisburg Days coming up soon. Meet your neighbors, take advantage of the free bands, spend quality family time together and create memories. Emulate the small town values and feelings that Harrisburg Days was created to foster and be excited for our future! Have fun!
Water Conservation Tips To help in conserving water, here are some conservation tips:
Ways to Save Water Indoors • Check all faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks. • Install water saving shower heads and ultra low flush toilets. • Take shorter showers. • Never use your toilet as a wastebasket. • Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving. • Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator. • Fully load your dishwasher. • Wash full loads of clothes. Ways to Save Water Outdoors • Don’t over-water landscaping. • Water your lawn or garden early in the morning or late in evening. • Adjust sprinklers so that they don’t water the sidewalk or
street. • Don’t water on cool, rainy, or windy days. • Equip all hoses with shut off nozzles. • Plant drought-tolerant or low water use plants and grasses. • Use shrubs and ground cover to reduce the amount of grass. • Place mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and discourage weeds. • Set your mower blades one notch higher, since longer grass means less evaporation. • Use a pool cover to cut down on water evaporation. • Use a bucket instead of a hose to wash your car. • Use a broom rather than a hose to clean sidewalks and driveways.
Do your part this summer and follow the tips provided by the city to help conserve water in the community.
Water Restrictions in Effect Year-Round What You Need to Know City of Harrisburg Water Restrictions are in effect year round. Watering restrictions apply to the sprinkling, watering, or irrigating of lawns. Trees, shrubs, flower and vegetable gardens may be watered as needed.
These restrictions are strictly enforced and failure to abide by them will result in up to a $200.00 fine. Currently we are at a Level 2 Restriction which limits watering or irrigating of yards to 2 days per week using the last digit of your physical address. Water use shall occur before 10:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. If your address ends in: 0, 3, 6 - you may water on Monday and Thursday 1, 4, 7 – you may water on Tuesday and Friday
2, 5, 8, 9 – you may water on Wednesday and Saturday No watering is allowed on Sundays or between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.! Should the level of restriction change, notification will be done by the following methods: city website, Harrisburg Times publication, and on your monthly water billing. To establish a new lawn, new sod and seed watering permits are available for a one-time 30 day period. The permit is $25.00 and can be obtained from City Hall. Please contact City Hall at 743-5872 in advance if you are interested in obtaining a permit. The Harrisburg High School irrigation system is not on city water and is not required to abide by the city’s water restrictions.
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City Contact
Information Mayor:
Julie Burke-Van Luvanee 605-767-5012
Public Safety
The City of Harrisburg contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 605-764-2664 for dispatch. Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked. Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN.
MayorJulie@Harrisburgsd.gov Ward I Alderpersons:
Reminder: Any chance of two inches of snow or blowing snow may trigger a snow alert, all vehicles should be removed from city streets to avoid ticketing and towing!! HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211
Ryan Berg 605-767-5006
ryan.berg@Harrisburgsd.gov
Upcoming Events MON JUN 4, 2018 6 pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room THU, JUBNE 7, 2018 5pm Carnival Preview Night FRI, JUN 8, 2018 5 pm AutoCorrect Helicopter Rides, Carnival, Food Vendors Open 6 pm Little Miss Harrisburg Days Talent Show 7:30 pm Little Miss Harrisburg Days Pageant
Ryan Wolbrink 605-767-5089
ryan.wolbrink@Harrisburgsd.gov Ward II Alderperson: Joe Stonesifer 605-767-5007 joe.stonesifer@Harrisburgsd.gov Ryan Olson 605-767-5034
8:30 pm Concert (Free) SAT, JUN 9, 2018 7:30 am Walk Run Race for Their Lives!, SMS 9 am Craft Show/Vendor Fair
4 pm Music in the Park 8:30 pm Concert (Free)
City Website: harrisburgsd.gov
SUN, JUN 10, 2018
@HarrisburgSoDak
11 am Community Parade, Food Vendors Open 12 pm Car Show, Carnival 1 pm Legion BINGO 1:30 pm Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull
10 am Community Brunch, Liberty 1:30 pm Kids’ Fishing Derby
City/Finance Office:
TUE JUN 12, 2018
301 E Willow Street 605-743-5872
6 pm Planning & Zoning Meeting, City Hall
Monday – Thursday – 7am – 5pm Fridays – 8am – 12pm
WED JUN 13, 2018 6 pm Park Board Meeting, City Hall
City Maintenance:
THU JUN 14, 2018
801 S Prairie Street Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm
6:30pm Library Board Meeting
Police - Lincoln County Sheriff
6 pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room
Dispatch (Non Emergency): 7642664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811
WED JUN 20, 2018 7 pm Tiger Nation Meeting
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Enroll Today! Visit harrisburgsd. gov and click the CodeRED icon on the front page of the city’s website.
ryan.olson@Harrisburgsd.gov Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be rescheduled for another date.
10 am AutoCorrect Helicopter Rides
CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service provided to all residents within City of Harrisburg that will notify you of emergency information through phone calls, text messages, emails, social media and the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. The system will be used to keep you informed of local events that may immediately impact your safety. As a local resident, the City of Harrisburg encourages you to take action and register your cell phone for this service and verify your home location during the enrollment process so we may target notifications that directly impact your home or business.
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Church Directory
Harrisburg Food Pantry NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS 203 Prairie St in Harrisburg
Services Held in North Middle School 95th & Western Sioux Falls Sunday, 10am
Hours of operation:
6101 S Charger Circle Sioux Falls
204 Grand Avenue Harrisburg
Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st and
Sunday Services - 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 6:00PM
Sunday, 9 am Traditional 10:20 am Contemporary
Contact:
3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM – noon. Lanette Schmidt (605) 929-0599 harrisburgareafoodpantry@yahoo.com.
Chapel/Office: 220 S. Cliff Avenue, Suite #126 Harrisburg Sunday Mass: Harrisburg High School, 1300 W Willow Street Harrisburg
1000 E Maple Street Harrisburg
Visit our website for times and location: www.thetableofgrace.org
Sunday 9AM Sunday School 10:10AM
Weekday Mass: Tuesdays 5:30pm Wed - Fri 7:15am @ Chapel Sunday 9:30am @ HHS PAC
Kick Off the Summer with the Community Library ROBIN ANDERSON
Join the summer reading fun at the Harrisburg Community Library. This summer, patrons from elementary, middle, and high school can begin tracking their reading to earn prizes throughout
the summer. Stop into the library for more information and to register. The HCL Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:00 pm
to discuss the book “Swimming Lessons” by Claire Fuller. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library, and new members are always welcome.
Stay Tuned for Impending Speed Limit Change on Cliff
The current 45 mph zone on Cliff Avenue from Willow Street to Prospect Street will be lowered to 35 mph. Please stay tuned to city Facebook and website for an exact date for that change.
Harrisburg Compost Site Remains Closed
As of this publication date, Harrisburg’s Compost Site (grass clippings and yard/garden waste and branch drop off) is closed pending the issuance of our State permit. Once issued the permit will be active for several years. We apologize for any inconvenience that our delayed opening has caused. Please check our city’s Facebook page and city’s website for more information and our expected hours of operation.
With Summer, Back Pack Program Begins at Local Food Pantry The Back Pack program started May 29th and will be every Tuesday 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM until the start of school. This is a great way to help our children have nutritious food over the summer months. Volunteers are needed! Please, go online to Sign Up Genius and click on HarrisburgAreaFoodPantry@ yahoo.com to pick a day and time to help. With your help, we can make a difference. Our immediate needs are: Toilet Paper, Ketchup, Barbecue Sauce, Pop Tarts, Salad Dressing, Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Kidney Beans and Individual Boxes of Cereal.
Food donations can be dropped at the pantry during normal hours of operation, left in the donation box in front of the building or dropped at Meraki Salon on Willow Street in Harrisburg. Monetary donations are a wonderful resource for the Pantry. It enables us to stock items that are in short supply. When planning your estate, please, consider including the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry. Donations can be mailed to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, PO Box 456, Harrisburg, SD 57032. Special arrangements can be made by calling (605) 929-0599. Thank you for supporting the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry!
Good Earth State Park at Blood Run Welcomes Summer Welcome summer! The park is greening up nicely and the river is receding from a nice spring flood. Good Earth State Park has completed its first year of operation since the visitor center has opened. What a great year it has been with over 30,000 people inside the visitor center and over 100,000 people on the trails. Thank you to all who came out to the park, and if you haven’t been yet, come and see what everyone loves here. Also with the beginning of summer comes our summer program schedule. Kid’s summer camps are back this summer. Beginning June 11th there will be summer camps for ages 3-15. On Mondays ages 3-5 can come out to the park from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to learn about the park. Kids ages 6-9 will have camps on Tuesdays from 10:00 am till 12:00 p.m. and kids ages 11-15 will have camps on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Topics this summer will include Oneota history, mammals, birds, insects, traditional games, and more. For a complete list of topics please visit our website listed at the end of this article. Good Earth has also planned Thursdays as family fun nights. This summer we have scheduled some exciting family friendly evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. On June 7th our summer hiking club will begin. Every other Thursday we will go on a guided hike along one of our trails. On June 14th families can come and learn how to geocache. Using GPS units you can learn how to treasure hunt around the world. We have many geocaches in the area and even one right in the park. We will have a few GPS units to use for the program, but if you have a handheld GPS please
feel free to bring it. June 21st is another Hiking Club outing on a different trail. Then on June 28th families can come and learn about survival techniques. Our survival program will have different stations such as compass and map reading, fire starting, shelters, edible plants and more. Other weekend programs this month include a Friday evening night hike on June 8th starting at 9:00 p.m. Bird watching on Saturday June 9th at 9:00 a.m. We will have a nocturnal animal campfire on Friday June 15th starting at 7:30 p.m. and Dutch oven cooking on Friday June 22nd starting at 5:00 p.m. Sunday June 17th is Father’s Day and we want to celebrate all the dads out there. From 1:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. we will have several stations set up to have fun with Dad. There will be a self-guided hike along one of our trails, outdoor cooking, games, and more for a great afternoon with Dad. We would love to see how many families we can have attend this day. Our programs are free to attend and there is NO pre-registration required. All vehicles are required to have a park entrance license to enter the park. These can be purchased at the visitor center during normal business hours or you can use the kiosk, as you enter the park, to buy a daily license with our self-sale system. For a complete listing of all of our programs and events, our visitor center hours, and location please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ parks/detail/good-earth-statepark/ , like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ GoodEarthStatePark/ , or call 605-213-1036.
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How’s Your Vehicle’s A/C Working? CLIF DAVIS
VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE Driving in a vehicle on a hot day when the air conditioning is not working can be miserable. If you’re old enough, you remember those summer family vacations when the car was packed full of people and the only A/C was rolling down the windows. I’m nostalgic but that’s one thing about the “old days” I don’t miss. Fortunately, today’s vehicles are all equipped with A/C. However, there is some maintenance required to ensure the system works properly. The major components of every vehicle’s A/C system include the compressor, condenser, evaporator, pressure regulators, and the receiver dryer. The A/C system contains a gas called R-134a, this gas replaced freon several years ago. R-134a is a more environmentally friendly alternative to freon. Your A/C system compresses and decompresses R-134a to transfer heat from inside your vehicle to the outside. I’ll skip the specifics
but it is a fascinating process. If your A/C is not working properly it could be a number of things – leaks in the system, bad compressor, depleted R-134a, or bad regulators. The easiest to fix and least expensive problem is depleted R-134a. Over time R-134a can seep out through valves or gaskets. Recharging your R-134a requires a visit to an automotive service center. Your vehicle will be hooked up to a machine that extracts any R-134a and other contaminants (moisture, dirt, etc…) from your A/C system and pressurizes the system to check for leaks. If there are no leaks you can recharge your system with R-134a, if a leak is detected your vehicle will require repairs. Some automotive service centers provide the pressure test free of charge, so call around. Have a great summer on the road and stay cool.
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Team Norris Speaks for the Trees LISA M NORRIS
Over 164 years ago, Jay Sterling Morton started the Arbor Day Foundation. He had a passion for helping the environment, and because of his efforts, the holiday was first observed in April 1872. It was an enormous success; more than a million trees were planted on that first Arbor Day. Since 1885, Arbor Day has been a public holiday in Nebraska, where Morton was living. Nearly all states recognize and celebrate this wonderful environmental holiday today. South Dakota’s traditional Arbor Day is held on the last Friday in April. This year, the South Dakota Conservation Districts held an Arbor Day essay contest. The contest was open to all fifth and sixth grade students in South Dakota. Team Norris was very fortunate to have three winners represented in the regional contest. Isaac Ostrem placed first, Jake Palmer second and Addison
Bartels placed third. Mrs. Norris was very proud of her students for entering the contest. The class had spent time learning about conservation and what each student could do to make a difference in our community. The contest was sponsored by McDonalds, the SD Department of Agriculture, Resource Conservation and Forestry Division and Association of Conservation Districts. The winners received a cash award and the state tree, a White Spruce, to plant. Everyone who entered the contest was given a pack of seeds and a McDonalds gift card. Lynda Johnson, the district manager presented the students with their prizes on April 26th. This year Arbor Day was recognized on April 27th. Did you plant a tree? If not, Team Norris encourages you to plant a tree and support the cause started many years ago. Let’s all speak for the trees!
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Two Local Entrepreneurs Make Changes To Business Landscape JANE KLEMME
“What is EmerGenz”, you ask? Emer-Genz answers the ageold question, “What’s for dinner?” Imagine this scenario. The whole family arrives at home after a busy day of activities. The kitchen smells wonderful but there is a suspicious note taped to the cupboard. It reads: Dear Dad; Please set the table. The beef brisket will be done in 30 minutes. I am out mowing the lawn because I had a few extra moments. If mom looks like she is having a heart attack, please ask her to sit down and rest awhile. Both parents run to the back yard to spy on their son. They are looking for symptoms of fever, pallor… or an accidental rewiring of the central nervous system. No symptoms present and the usual
lethargy has all but disappeared. Said son stops mowing and smiles. He knows he has saved supper all because of a small amount of planning and the help of EmerGenz Eats and Treats. Pam Harris, a retired pharmacist who was born and raised in Harrisburg started Emer-Genz last winter. Her business plan offers family style take-and-bake meals that are homemade. “I offer three to four selections per day,” states Harris. The refrigerated meals are available for pick-up any time. “My goal for my business has always been to provide good food with little effort for people who are short on time.” The family style take-and-bake meals are available in small portion size (feeds 2-4) or large portion size (feeds 6-8). The refrigerated meals are available for pick-up, to then be heated at home. Harris’ business began operating within the Lava’s Java’s building in the strip mall on Cliff Avenue but on June 1st, that will change. “Yes,” states Pam Harris, “I’d
refurbish an old ambulance and deliver my meals door to door if I could but until that happens, my customers will need to come and find Emer-Genz. Harris has recently signed a lease agreement with the owners of the Game Changers building, located just west of the Air Madness parking lot on Cliff Avenue in Harrisburg. Harris, who is pleased with how the business took off after opening a few months ago, has already hired additional part-time help. The new location will enhance operations with enlarged kitchen space for meal prep. But the new location for Emer-Genz has plenty of room to spare and that is why Harris has agreed to sublet space to fellow Harrisburg entrepreneur, Laura Klenk – owner of Lava’s Javas. Lava’s Javas has been a Harrisburg staple for coffee and treats since 2015. Klenk looks forward to expanding her menu, expanding her hours and inviting the community to come in, sit by the fireplace and enjoy one another’s
company with hot java. Klenk is well known around Harrisburg for offering Saturday fun day events where everyone is invited to stop and shop local vendors. “I like to be creative,” states Klenk, with a twinkle in her eye, as if her next fun-day idea is ready to roll off her tongue. Her ideas for the new location do include coffee, ice cream and delicious menu options for eat-in breakfast and lunch meals. This will involve expanded hours to accommodate the expanded menu options. All Emer-Genz meals are available during Lava Java hours, which are Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and brand new – Sundays 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. “Stop and see us soon,” states Harris. “We are listening to our customers and we are here to serve.” They only way to find out what’s new and what’s for supper is to stop in, say hi and wow your family when you inform them that supper is in the oven.
Pam Harris and Laura Klenk work hard to make your mealtime easier.
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Harrisburg High Students Pass CNA Exams by Amazing 100% Freedom Gets Fit Southeast Tech Partners with Harrisburg High School to Provide CNA Training MARGARET PENNOCK, SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE Twelve Harrisburg High School students piloted a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program taught on their high school campus by Southeast Tech. This is the first time Southeast Tech has partnered with a high school to provide college credits on a high school campus.
Southeast Tech CNA instructor Sherri Post, M.Ed., BSN, RN, shares, “Avera Prince of Peace was gracious enough to provide two weekend clinical experiences for the students. The labs were taught on the Harrisburg High School campus in a mobile medical facility that has been modified into a small class room and two hospital rooms. As the students worked in the lab, they were able to practice their skills while using their classmates as mock patients. The knowledge portion is taught via online lectures with online quizzes and online tests.” After completing the 75 hours of training students were then eligible to attempt the South Dakota state CNA exam consisting of a knowledge exam and a skills exams. Sherri notes, “In order
to become certified, they need to successfully pass both the skill and knowledge exam. All students passed both their skills and knowledge portions on their first attempt. I am so proud of them! Statistically all students passing on their first attempt doesn’t happen often.” The students will remain certified for two years and remain certified through continued education and working as a CNA. The certification is transferable to many other states in the United States. Many of the students aspire to work as a CNAs when they attended college to attain practical real-world experience as they work toward medical degrees. Southeast Tech wishes these students the best in their future careers and looks forward to working with future Harrisburg CNA students.
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Having heart rate monitors has helped the learners understand which activities get their heart rates in the proper training zones and how different zones for different activities teach them
Bringing Out the Best in Youth, Our Community and Ourselves!
Through the innovative new partnership, students had the opportunity to achieve their CNA certification. Serving as a CNA is an entry level healthcare position that allows students to experience the healthcare setting and decide if a future in healthcare is for them. The CNA training program consists of at least 75 hours of training in didactic (knowledge) and hands on skills training. In addition, students complete a 16 hour clinical in a long term care facility where students are able to
have hands on training.
Thanks to the generosity of the Freedom Elementary PTO, the learners at Freedom Elementary have been using Heart Zones heart rate monitors during the second semester in their Physical Education classes. The monitors are the same ones being used at both North and South Middle school.
about varying types of effort that are required. “When I see my heart rate projected on the wall, if it is in the blue zone, it makes me want to get moving some more to try to get it in the higher yellow or red zones.” 5th grader Kennedy, commented. Learning about using new types of technology in Physical Education has been a positive motivation for the learners at Freedom.
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The Pursuit of Education Harrisburg Students Recognized in Future Teacher Signing Day GRACIE ROLAND In an attempt to recognize students who plan to pursue a degree in education, HHS held their first ever Future Teacher Signing Day. This event took place on May 11th, at 7:30 AM, in the HHS Library. The purpose of this ceremony was to celebrate the Harrisburg High School seniors who planning on teaching for their future careers. Mrs. Kern, HHS FACS teacher, explained, “Within the last couple of months, administration along with the FACS program have been brainstorming ideas on how to promote education as a viable career option. As a department and administration, we want to offer enriching and positive experiences to our students that will promote the field of teaching.” Mrs. Kern says that she absolutely loves her job because she feels like she can
wake up every day knowing that today will not be the same as the day before. She also stated that she wants to provide leadership opportunities for students so that they can become the best person they can be. The students who took part in the Future Teacher Signing Day also shared input. Kelsi Snyder explained, “Well, I have always loved working with kids. However, I used to want to enter the medical field, and I was considering being a pediatrician. Then, this year I completed an internship at Endeavor Elementary for my senior project; I just fell in love with the career. I realized I was considering being a doctor for the pay instead of having a passion for it. My goal is to teach the grades 2-4. I am very thankful for Harrisburg for giving me the opportunity to complete my senior project there.” Another student,
Lauren Volk, shared that she has learned that making connections with your students is important for them to be able to look up to you as a mentor. She believes that her teachers have shown her how to be a wonderful teacher. Kyja Norris wants to pursue a degree in education because her mom is a teacher and she saw her making a difference in the lives of who she taught. She hopes to one day inspire her students the way her mom did. Brooklyn Gross feels like she is able to take advantage of what she has learned at Harrisburg High School. She stated, “I learned all about responsibility; being in the customized learning program showed me how to take responsibility for my own learning. Also, being part of FCCLA has helped me gain skills like leadership and teamwork, which will be useful when I start college and to take with me when I become a teacher.” The HHS
community is proud of these students and wishes the best for them as they pursue their degrees. The future teachers plan to attend and pursue the following universities and degrees: • Natalie Christensen – SDSU – Elementary Education • Rachel Callahan – USF – Elementary Education • Lauren Volk – Dakota Wesleyan – Elementary Education • Kelsi Snyder – Creighton University – Elementary Education • Lindsey Thomas – Southwest Minnesota State University – Elementary or Secondary English • Brooklynn Gross – Augustana University – English and Secondary Education
• Kyja Norris – Augustana University – Elementary Education Kennedy Pirlet – South Dakota State University – English Education • Autumn Steffen – Dakota State University – Elementary Education/Special Education • Isabelle Trainor – Grand Canyon University – Elementary Education • Annika Paulson – Augustana University - Music and Theater Education • Megan Simonich - Augustana University – English Education
Two HHS Grads Receive Full Ride Scholarships to Technical Institute in SD PIERRE, SD - Build Dakota is a highly-competitive fullride scholarship offered to the best and the brightest students attending one of South Dakota’s four technical institutes. It is made possible by a generous donation from T. Denny Sanford and commitment from Governor Daugaard. The program pays for all of the expenses required
to complete a program in one of Build Dakota’s approved highneed workforce areas. It includes tuition, fees, books, tools, laptops, and any other requirements of the program. In return for the fullride scholarship, this student has agreed to share (his/her) talents with South Dakota by working here for at least three years following graduation. The value
of this award, depending on the length of the program, is up to $24,000!!! These full-ride scholarships were presented to two Harrisburg High School graduates who both chose to attend Southeast Technical Institute in the fall. Congratulations to Landen Vietmeier and Blake Kruegger!
Landen Vietmeier and Blake Kruegger both received fullride scholarships to a South Dakota technical college of their choice as part of the the Build Dakota scholarship program.
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Horizon Girls on the Run JODI NIELSEN
Horizon wrapped up its first season of Girls on the Run on May 19th. We were lucky enough to have a full group with twenty girls and seven coaches participating. The session began back in March and we completed our Community Impact Project on Tuesday, May 17th. The girls loved surprising the Horizon staff with fresh lemonade and then working with our custodians on the daily care of our school.
A highlight for the girls and their families, as well as the coaches, was running the EmBe 5K on Saturday, May 5th. We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather and a crowd of over 1,500 people cheering us on! These girls and coaches ended the season feeling energized and motivated after spending 10 weeks exercising together, discussing friendships, self-esteem, the power of positivity and believing in oneself.
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Presents The Tiger Team of the Month HHS Cafe e c n e i c S n e e T m a e T p i h s r Leade
Three Harrisburg Students Selected for Teen Science Cafe Leadership Team Every year students from all over South Dakota apply to be a part of the Sanford PROMISE Scholars Summer Program. This year Maycie Schultz, a Harrisburg High School Junior, was selected to be a PROMISE Scholar. Sanford PROMISE Scholars participate in a unique 10week, total-immersion experience in laboratory research at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls. Scholars work alongside scientists as part of one of the research teams, connect with other summer students during scientific journal club and other activities, and present their work at a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium (August 10, 2018). Maycie will earn 3 undergraduate elective-credits through the
University of South Dakota and a scholarship for post-secondary education. Maycie will join the Francis Lab at Sanford Research, and when asked about the experience, Maycie said, “I am very excited to learn more about science and enjoy a summer long experience of working with brilliant minds on new medical developments.”
Harrisburg students have been packing the house of the Sanford PROMISE Community Lectures for the last few years as part of their Science in the Community Unit in their high school science classes. In response to the high student attendance, Sanford Research partnered with the Teen Science Café Network, a
National Science Foundation sponsored program, to create the Sanford PROMISE Teen Science Café Three students from Harrisburg were selected to join the TSC Leadership Team to host the 2018/19 Teen Science Cafés. These events are meant to be fun, social, interesting ways for high school students to interact with STEM (Science, PHOTO CREDIT; JON KLEMME Technology, Engineering, and Math) professionals and other teens to learn about and celebrate science. Francie Mertz (HNMS), Hunter Chear, and Lucas Morris will work with six other students from regional high schools to coordinate guests, host events, and establish a vision for this first ever SD Teen Science Café program.
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