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District Growth Changing Seasons Bring Necessitates New Opportunities Bond Election
ADRIENNE MCKEOWN, PRESIDENT, HARRISBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Vote October 16th With unyielding community growth, overcrowding in four elementary schools, and the inevitable overcapacity at the high school as large classes advance in grades, the need continues to grow for a bond election to be held on Tuesday, October 16th. To ensure the district has space for the immense growth of students by the year 2020, a bond election must be held now to add a 450-student addition to the high school and a new elementary school to take pressure off of Explorer, Endeavor, Freedom and Liberty Elementary schools.
As has been in the past 12 years, there will be no tax increase due to this new bond. New tax valuations in the district will offset the cost of the bond so that tax rates will not need to be increased. There is no doubt the students are here and will be here when the time comes for these buildings to open, and there is no question that we need to make room for more students. If you have any questions about the bond, please call Superintendent Jim Holbeck at 605-743-2567. Continued on Page 5
Free Event Provides Food, Fun, and Foundations for Strong Harrisburg Families District Partners with Community Businesses HARRISBURG, SD, October 20, 2018 – In an effort to support families in the Harrisburg community, the Harrisburg School District will sponsor Family EdCamp on Saturday, October 27th from 8am – 12pm at South Middle School. Family EdCamp will utilize the expertise, passion and talent of Harrisburg staff members along with community partners to offer Kindergarten through 8th grade parents information and skills on a number of topics ranging from supporting learners at home in math and reading, safeguarding your family in an increasingly digital world, and healthy meals for busy families. Parents are encouraged to attend sessions that are relevant to their family needs.
Breakfast and childcare will be provided at no cost to participants, and door prizes will be given away. Aaron Weaver, Liberty Elementary Principal and organizer of the event says, “Many of our families have shared they appreciate the support schools provide to families, but these are often only made available when needs arise. Today's families are busy, and parents are not always aware of the resources available to them - either through the school or within the community. Family EdCamp is a way of making these supports more widely known and accessible to our families, giving them choices in attending sessions and accessing resources important to their needs.”
I don’t know about you, but I am so grateful to live in a part of the world where we can experience all four seasons. And even though we tend to grumble when the South Dakota summer gets a little too humid or the prairie winter gets blustery and cold, I really believe that I would miss the variety, the traditions, the sights, sounds, and smells of each season if I lived in a more static climate. The changing of the seasons brings an opportunity to pause and reflect on what makes each season different than the one that came before or the one that follows.
Development and Chamber board though. As we head into the final quarter of the year, we are priming for the annual Business Trick or Treat. This year’s event will be Friday, Oct. 26, from 2 – 5 p.m. Keep an eye on our website— harrisburgsdchamber.com—for a list of participating businesses as the day draws closer. This is a great way for you and your little goblins to visit our local businesses and meet the people who make these businesses great. (You also get to load up your candy buckets in advance of Halloween!)
As I write this, the stores are bringing out pumpkin-spiced everything, and the trees are starting to show a hint of warmer colors that contrast with the cool crispness in the evening air. The sounds of football fans echo from Tiger Stadium on Friday nights, and it feels as though the routine of the school year has settled in. It’s a quiet time between the chaos of back-to-school and the busyness that is sure to come with the approaching holidays.
We’re also gearing up for the Annual Meeting of the Chamber membership on Tuesday, Dec. 4. This gathering allows us to celebrate the year’s accomplishments with our members and share the vision for the upcoming year. During this meeting, we will name our Citizen of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Large Business of the Year. Nominations can be made by any individual or organization, so please visit our website to submit a deserving individual or organization today. Nominations are due by Friday, Nov. 16. We look forward to recognizing those who are working to make Harrisburg a better community.
This change of seasons is anything but quiet for your Economic
Finally, there is a changing of seasons within our Chamber
team as well. Given the rapid growth of our community, the board of directors decided to advance the capabilities of our Chamber by hiring dedicated staff support exclusively focused on economic growth and Chamber programming. We greatly value our partnership with the staff at City Hall and will be forever grateful for the tremendous work done by Alysia Simunek to champion the work of the Chamber over the past several years. Alysia has been the driving force behind the scenes, working to ensure our members receive the information they need, coordinating our monthly luncheons, and planning our special events. We thank her for doing this work—in addition to her duties as a city employee—and we look forward to continuing to partner with her and the entire staff at City Hall. We will introduce you to our new membership coordinator/office manager in a future issue. As the seasons change, I hope you find the blessings that come in the new opportunities each season brings. And regardless of the season, know that your Economic Development and Chamber team is working hard to make every season a great season to call Harrisburg home.
5th Grade Band Learners Ready for a Fun Year Ahead! KRISTEN JACOBSEN AND ELIZABETH ENNENGA
Harrisburg Chamber Business
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Friday, October 26 2 - 5pm See Inside for details
Cooler temperatures are beginning to roll in, the leaves are starting to fall from the trees, and the amazing sounds of the Harrisburg Tigers Marching Band can be heard from the football field! But at the six Harrisburg elementary schools, a different kind of sound can be heard coming from the band rooms. 5th grade band learners are just getting started with their very first year of band. With time, along with a lot of hard work, those squeaks, honks, and screeches will turn into the recognizable melodies of Hot Cross Buns and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star! Harrisburg
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teachers, Elizabeth Ennenga and Kristen Jacobsen, are excited to share that over 210 learners across the district are participating in 5th grade band this year. It is always amazing to watch (and hear) beginning band learners progess in just a few short months, from their very first lesson (opening the instrument case) to performing their first concert! 5th grade band learners from ENDEAVOR, EXPLORER, and JOURNEY will present their first concert at 7:00 pm, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. 5th grade band learners from FREEDOM, HORIZON, and LIBERTY will present their first concert at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Both concerts will be performed at the Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center. We would love to have you join us!
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City Contact
6pm City Council Meeting
Information
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Julie Burke-Van Luvanee
MON OCT 1, 2018
Mayor:
7pm Football: Boys Varsity Game vs Brookings (Home) | HHS, Stadium
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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.
All day - All City Offices and Community Library Closed TUE OCT 9, 2018 6pm Planning and Zoning Meeting
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7pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs Huron (Home) | HHS, Gymnasium - Main Court
Ward I Alderpersons:
WED OCT 10, 2018
Ryan Berg
7am Blood Mobile | High School Commons
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
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4:30p - United Methodist Turkey Dinner 6pm Park Board Meeting THU OCT 11, 2018 5pm Competitive Cheer (Home) | HHS, Gymnasium - Main Court 6:30pm Library Board Meeting
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MON OCT 15, 2018
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6pm City Council Meeting 7pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs Yankton (Home) | HHS, Gymnasium - Main Court - “Senior Night”
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TUE OCT 16, 2018 7am BOND ELECTION 7pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs Mitchell (Home) | HHS, Gymnasium - Main Court - “Dig Pink Night” THU OCT 18, 2018 7pm Football: Boys Varsity Game vs Yankton (Home) Stadium
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Ward II Alderperson: Joe Stonesifer 605-767-5007 joe.stonesifer@Harrisburgsd.gov Ryan Olson 605-767-5034
7pm HS Band Fall Concert | Band Room, Multiple Locations FRI, OCT 26, 2018 2pm Chamber Trick or Treat @ Harrisburg Chamber Businesses 6pm Halloween Boo Bash @ HHS TUE OCT 30, 2018 7pm Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs Brookings (Home) | HHS, Gymnasium - Main Court
2018 Annual Chamber Awards The Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce awards are intended to honor both large and small business and an outstanding person that has made a significant contribution to our community. Every business/citizen in Harrisburg and its surrounding area is eligible for this award without regard to race, creed, or gender, except the officers and directors of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce.
nomination.
Criteria & Eligibility
The Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Board of Directors will act as the selection committee and will review the submitted nomination forms. The identity of the winner will be made known at the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
• Nominations can be made by any individual or organization. • Accomplishments should be geared toward the betterment of the Harrisburg community. • Excellence in professional and community leadership as well as character and citizenship will be considered. • Any individual age 16 and older is eligible for Citizen of the Year
• Small Business nominees must have 25 or fewer employees. Large Business nominees must have more than 25 employees. Nomination Procedures Completed nomination forms shall be returned via mail to PO Box 384, Harrisburg, SD, 57032, or by email to harrisburgchamber@ gmail.com no later than November 16, 2018.
Visit the chamber website for further information. HarrisburgSDChamber.com
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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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. City Website: harrisburgsd.gov @HarrisburgSoDak City/Finance Office: 301 E Willow Street 605-743-5872 Monday – Thursday – 7am – 5pm Fridays – 8am – 12pm City Maintenance: 801 S Prairie Street Monday – Friday – 8am – 5pm Police - Lincoln County Sheriff Dispatch (Non Emergency): 7642664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811
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Church Directory Harrisburg Food Pantry NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS 203 Prairie St in Harrisburg 3803 S Western Ave. Sioux Falls
6101 S Charger Circle Sioux Falls
204 Grand Avenue Harrisburg
Sundays, 10AM
Sunday Services: 8:30AM, 10:00AM and 11:30AM.
Sundays: 9AM Traditional, 10:20AM Contemporary
Chapel/Office: 220 S. Cliff Avenue, Suite #126 Harrisburg Sunday Mass: Harrisburg High School, 1300 W Willow Street Harrisburg Daily Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Sunday 9:30am @ HHS PAC
Visit our website for times and location: www.thetableofgrace.org
1000 E Maple Street Harrisburg Sunday 9AM Sunday School 10:10AM
Hours of operation: Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM – noon Contact: Lanette Schmidt (605) 929-0599 harrisburgareafoodpantry@yahoo.com. There is a donation box located in the entry of the Fareway Store in Harrisburg. How convenient is that?! Pick up an extra can of tomatoes or tomato sauce, cereal, paper towels or tissues and drop it in the box on the way out. Donations can also 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. Donations can be mailed to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, PO Box 456, Harrisburg, SD 57032. Thank you for supporting the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry!
News from the Harrisburg Youth Wrestling Program It’s been said that “Wrestling is not a sport…..It is a way of life.”
We are excited for the 2018/2019 Harrisburg Youth Wrestling Season. Online registration for the Harrisburg Youth Wrestling Program is NOW OPEN at www. harrisburgsdwrestling.com. The program is open to anyone in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Girls are welcome to practice with the boys, and there will likely be an all-girl practice during the week as well (with girls from surrounding schools and clubs present). Practice for Pre-K and Kindergarten will begin December 3, 2018. The rest of the wrestlers will start practice on November 12, 2018. There will be two practices a week with most practices taking place on Mondays and Thursdays; the final schedule will be posted to our website once we have registration complete. Practices will be held in the South Middle School and High School Wrestling rooms depending on the age and weight of the wrestler. The coaching staff consists of
long-time program coordinator Rollie Fink, along with several current and former Augustana Wrestlers. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the program should contact a member of the board by emailing us at: harrisburgyouthwrestling@ gmail.com. The cost of the program this year is $85 for all first year wrestlers who are Kindergarten and under. The cost for the rest of the wrestlers is $125. The fee includes two practice t-shirts with your child’s name on it, an AAU membership, top notch coaching, two practices a week, and tournament entry fees to a select number of tournament. If you or your company is interested in being a Harrisburg Youth Sponsor, please email us atharrisburgyouthwrestling@ gmail.com and we will coordinate with you. Email any questions to harrisburgyouthwrestling@ gmail.com “Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.” - Alex Karras
Boys Scout Food Drive This Month
Watch for details of the Scout Food Drive in October. Needs at the pantry are canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, cereal, fresh produce, paper products. If you have an abundance of apples, we would love to take them off your hands. 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. The Fareway Store in Harrisburg has a donation box located in the entry. Monetary donations are a wonderful resource for the Pantry. It enables us to stock items that are in short supply. 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!
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Bringing Out the Best in Youth, Our Community and Ourselves!
Taking Care Of Your Radiator For Membership Inquiries and Volunteer Opportunities contact:
HarrisburgSDOptimist@gmail.com FB: HarrisburgSDOptimist C: 605-520-4158
Your vehicle’s radiator has one purpose, keep the engine from overheating. The explosions occurring inside your engine when the fuel and spark plug meet produce heat. If the engine isn’t cooled properly the vehicle overheats and can ruin your engine. In order to control the heat, the vehicle constantly pumps fluid from the radiator through the engine. The fluid used in radiators is referred to as coolant or antifreeze. Coolant is the more correct term but in South Dakota antifreeze is not wrong. On those cold winter mornings you need antifreeze in the coolant to make sure it doesn’t
HHS Grows Future Teachers from Within
District Unites Schools Around SD in Educators Rising Organization HARRISBURG, SD, September 21, 2018 – With it becoming increasingly difficult to find teachers in South Dakota, the Harrisburg School District is making efforts to grow their profession from within the walls of the high school. Educators Rising is a career and technical education student organization that focuses on education as a career path. Before this year, South Dakota did not have a state organization supporting the future educators of America, as many other career and technical pathways do. Over the course of the last several months, Harrisburg advisors have been working on establishing a state competition for Educators Rising. To date, they are just shy of having ten schools join the Educators Rising team.
Harrisburg UMC Turkey Supper
204 Grand Ave October 10, 2018 4:30 pm – 7 pm Dine in or Carry Out – Two Carry Out lines for faster service $10 for adults – $6 for kids 10 and under
The South Dakota Education Association also donated funds to make this state competition a reality. These schools will have the opportunity to have their students compete at our very first SD State Educators Rising meeting, to be held in the month of April! On Wednesday, October 17, HHS students will have a group of retired teachers to visit with them about their profession in education from a retired teacher’s perspective.
freeze and crack the radiator. Coolant typically contains water, ethylene glycol, additives, and coloring. Some vehicles require special coolant, your owner’s manual or service center can tell you what your vehicle needs. The ethylene glycol keeps the coolant from freezing, most service centers will test your coolant free of charge so you know the freezing point of your coolant. Properly maintaining your radiator is relatively easy. Coolant levels should be checked 3-4 times per year. Have it checked when you change oil, most service centers will do this free of charge. Never check the coolant level when a vehicle is hot, the coolant is under
pressure and can explode from the radiator or coolant reservoir when the caps are removed. For most vehicles the coolant in your radiator needs to be flushed out once every 5 years or 100,000 miles. Check the owner’s manual or with your service center to confirm the manufacturer’s recommendation. Most radiator flushes are relatively inexpensive (roughly $100) and you’ll only need to do them a few times over the life of the vehicle. Next time your vehicle is in for service make sure your radiator is filled to the proper level and the coolant is upto-date. An ounce of prevention/ coolant is worth a pound of cure.
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Absentee Voting Available Any registered voter of Harrisburg School District 41-2 may vote by absentee ballot by mail or during regular office hours from October 1, 2018 until Monday, October 15, 2018. Sioux Falls: Explorer, Endeavor, Journey, Horizon, North Middle School Harrisburg: Business Office (open until 5:00 Monday, October 15), Freedom, South Middle School, High School
Election Day Polling Locations
OCTOBER 16, 2018 7AM-7PM For residents residing in the City of Sioux Falls and Delapre Township, the polling place located at Harrisburg North Middle School, 2201 West 95th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. For residents residing in the City of Harrisburg, and the following Townships: Springdale, Dayton, LaValley, Lynn, and Perry, the polling place will be the Community Room located at the Liberty Elementary School, 200 Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD.
Cost Breakdown ELEMENTARY SCHOOL land, construction, architecture & engineering, sitework, playground, parking, irrigation, landscaping, and furnishing including technology and equipment - $17,053,000 HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS construction (classrooms, music rooms, auxiliary gym, physical education facility, building construction shop, possible bus barn) architecture & engineering, sitework, parking, irrigation, landscaping, and furnishing including technology and equipment - $21,060,500 BOND ISSUANCE costs to include issuance fees, and interest payment amounts prior to receiving taxes for such payments - $1,886,500
Pick a site and date that works best for you to attend! Payment due the day of the camp.
Visit HHS Website for Registration. K-2 Camps 1 day each site ($20.00) 3:30-5:00 Tues, Oct. 16th @ Freedom Wed, Oct. 24th @ Endeavor Mon, Oct.29th @ Explorer Tues, Oct. 30th @ Journey
3rd-4th & 5th-6th Camps
Veterans Day is on the Horizon Horizon Student Council members will sell concessions at PTO Family Movie Night on Oct. 19. All proceeds will be used to sponsor free lunches for veterans on November 9th. Learners will share poems and patriotic music will be featured during lunch.
Harrisburg K-2, 3-4, or 5-6 Boys Basketball Skill Camp
Please RSVP to Horizon Elementary if you will be joining us for lunch!
2 days each ($40.00) Friday, Oct. 19th and Tues Oct. 23rd @ HS 3rd/4th--4:00-5:30 5th/6th--5:30-7:00
Annual Veterans Day Program To Be Held at HHS The Harrisburg High School Chapter of the National Honor Society invites you to join us for our annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, November 12th, at 9:00am in the Harrisburg High School Gymnasium. All community members are welcome. A reception for Veterans and their families will follow in the
HHS Commons. The ceremony will include the presentation of the colors by the Harrisburg American Legion, a presentation by the Lincoln County VFW, the HHS Band and Choirs, speeches by local veterans, and a special tribute to our Veterans.
HHS Angel Tree Takes Flight Collecting Items until December 12th
Harrisburg High School Angel Tree is in needs of gifts and/or cash donations to help provide an easier Christmas for HHS Students and their families. If you would like to adopt an individual or a family, please contact Tracy Kern at tracy.kern@k12.sd.us.
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ARONIA Berries 16,000 antioxidants per 100 grams, the highest antioxidant ratio of any berry native to the United States and thus, are called “The King of Antioxidants”! Locally grown rural Harrisburg, hand picked, cleaned, frozen, bulk, ready to blend into a smoothie with other fruit. Aronia is tart, but popular for health reasons! Fareway Grocery, 300 W. Willow St., Harrisburg
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North Middle School Tigers Celebrate 10 Years Of Giving Back For the past 10 years, during Harrisburg’s Homecoming Week, Harrisburg Middle Schools have organized a Community Service Day in the surrounding area as part of a schoolwide project to afford over 1,000 middle school students an opportunity to contribute to serving others. With Harrisburg’s explosive growth, what started out a one-school event soon became two, split between the two schools in two different events in the fall and spring. On Thursday, September 13th, North Middle School students visited surrounding businesses and organizations to provide services such as yardwork, serving meals, spending time with the elderly, and reading to young children in 41 locations in the community. To kick-off the day, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was the keynote speaker. Students, staff and the community look forward to this event each year. Our Harrisburg Tigers are making a difference in the community.
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Who Do You Say You Are? VICTORIA BORGES, ENDEAVOR KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Students at Endeavor Elementary helped raise money for our school PE department by having a Walk-A-Thon. Kindergarten was very excited to be part of this event. Endeavor chooses to have this event on Homecoming each year and the money raised from the Walk-A-Thon is used for PE and playground equipment, as well as our Spring field day.
Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life. If you continue to believe as you always believed, you will continue to act as you have always acted. If you continue to act as you have always acted, you will continue to get what you have always gotten. If you want different results in your life or your work, all you have to do is change your mind.
Endeavor Rocks Their School LISA M NORRIS
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When you entered Endeavor Elementary on this special morning, you would be rockin’ out to rock and roll music and the energy would be high! September 20th was “Rock Your School Day” all around the world. Educators were encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and create an over the top engaging lesson for their students. You could choose any venue and simply create an experience that your students would remember for a long time. Over 30,000 educators were signed up to participate, which means over 1 million students would be impacted throughout the world. The organizers of Get Your Teach On wanted to bring their passion to educators, by challenging them to
Our words have incredible power. The words we speak to ourselves, what follows our “I am”s have life transforming power. I am strong. I am smart. I am creative. Or, I am clumsy. I am weak. I am slow. When our self-talk is positive it builds self-esteem and promotes success. Adversely, when our selftalk is negative it breeds insecurity and a defeated mindset. The good news is you get to choose your words, and what follows your “I am”s. Be intentional, choose to speak kind words to yourself and others. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing Harrisburg Team.
Liberty Gym Class Gets Physical
BRYAN RENFROW, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY GYM TEACHER
This year is off to a quick start. In gym class we have spent the first two weeks talking about rules and procedures. Students have been introduced to a few games in between and have started our football unit. With football season going on it seemed a good time to get students familiar with throwing, running, and catching a football. We have many students here at Liberty that are athletic and willing to learn in gym class!
Our plan for the next couple weeks will be to dive into fitness testing which includes the pacer test, push ups, sit ups, jump roping for one minute, and the sit n reach test. We look forward to a fun and fit rest of the year. Go Tigers!
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be more engaging. Educators were sharing their ideas through social media and inspiring each other in the process. Teachers at Endeavor Elementary accepted the challenge and rocked their school in a big way! Kindergarten was locked in their room by naughty Trolls and had to solve puzzles to escape. The first grade team celebrated with activities featuring Pete the Cat. Grades 2-5 did a variety of amazing things. They made board games, held a Book Tasting, went searching for favorite things, made a Scientific Method video, did experiments and so much more! Mrs. Fesler, our art teacher, had all of our students paint a rock to display outside of our school. Be sure to stop and check them out, they look amazing! It was a wonderful day! We will continue to create engaging lessons and ROCK OUR SCHOOL!
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Journey Elementary Continues Meeting Individual Student Needs ANGELA J NELSON AND MICHELLE SCHOENEFELD
Last school year the Journey Elementary Staff concentrated on improving Reading and Math instruction for all learners. The goal was to match learners with the math and reading content individual learners were ready to learn. This instructional JOURNEY will continue during the 2018-2019 school year. To help; Journey’s instructional coaches, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Schoenefeld, had the pleasure of attending ‘The 2 Sisters: Reading Daily 5 and Math Daily 3’ conference in Minneapolis this summer. When asked about the conference Schoenefeld said, “We are excited about utilizing both of these research-based structures at Journey and we will continue working and refining our instructional practices.”
Learners learn how to engage for extended periods of time. Learners receive explicit, focused instruction to build stamina and become independent. Learners receive differentiated instruction to meet their individual needs through whole group, small group and one-on-one coaching with the teacher. Learners become accountable for staying on task and working on skills/strategies. Learners learn how to select and manage choices. We are enthusiastic to be working hard to provide differentiated instruction, which helps ensure that all students reach their potential.
Daily 5 for reading consists of 5 choices: Read to Self, Work on Writing, Read with Someone, Listen to Reading, and Word Work. This literacy framework creates stamina and independence, creates classrooms of highly engaged readers and writers while providing teachers with the time and structure to meet diverse learner needs.
Daily 3 for math consists of 3 choices: Math by Myself, Math Writing and Math with Someone. Math with Someone continues to be a student favorite. A new addition to the Daily 3 Framework this year is ZEARN. During Math by Myself, students will no longer be Learners, but they will become Zearners. Zearn Math is a math program that
provides state standard aligned digital lessons personalized to individual learners. Learners will work through engaging digital content at their own pace to build a deeper understanding of the math they are learning, improve his or her fluency, and practice problemsolving. How can these structures help my learner?
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Tiger Football Takes Sight of the Big Picture ALEC STEEVER
Tiger football practice kicked off on August 9th, and coaches have pushed the players ever since. Multiple coaches make up the Harrisburg team; Assistant Coach David Dohn and Head Coach Brandon White shared insight about what happens beyond the field. “Tiger football is all about becoming better people,” Coach White states. “Yes, we want to win games and play well, but we understand there are much bigger things in life.” Coach Dohn
shared input when asked about the important of teamwork: “Team, it’s about the team. Football is the ultimate team sport. With a young team, that is stressed daily.” Having sound morals is also very important within a team. Coach White and Coach Dohn both coach with the same goals: working as a team and becoming better men. Coaches, however, don’t solely focus on morals and how they emphasize them; they also figure out their team’s weaknesses and learn how to fix those issues. “Our biggest obstacle is gaining confidence in ourselves,” Coach
white believes. “We just need to start coming together and execute to the best of our abilities.” Coach Dohn shared similar ideas about the obstacles the team would have to overcome: “Inexperience and playing a lot of players who have not seen significant varsity time. My hope is by the end of the year we are clicking, ready to make a playoff run.” With their goals in mind, the coaches are able to adjust their coaching strategies and get the team ready for games ahead. One recent game took place on Tiger Bowl weekend, September
1st. The Harrisburg Tigers played the O’Gorman Knights at home. The final score at the end of the game was Harrisburg: 15 and O’Gorman: 35. The coaches had specific plans set up for the game. “For defense we used a new call in order to eliminate their big play threat.” Coach Dohn replied when asked about the strategies in play, “Overall, it worked, however, what we did not account for involved their backup quarterback, now their starting quarterback, being as mobile as he was. With the new quarter back, they showed new formations, which allowed them to take advantage of his skill set,
none of which was in the film. As a result, we had to adjust our game plan some. Overall the kids did a great job, we forced five turnovers, but we gave up too many big plays.” Coach White shared information about the Tiger offense: “We used a spread attack to mix in run and pass. We were also able to use a heavy personnel package to throw in a couple wrinkles. We made a few too many mistakes to score points on a consistent basis.” In total, both coaches believe the boys played well during Tiger Bowl and will continue to find success this season.
on organization. Disorganized activities lead to boredom in students and that can lead to even more chaos. Usually, if something goes wrong, we have to think on our feet and come up with something else that students will enjoy. Having teachers as supervisors definitely helped because it was easier to keep the students in order.”
environment. What makes ours different from other schools is the planning we put into this event. Student Council has been working very hard to create a fun environment for not only the students, but also the teachers.”
JON ERICKSON
The 2018 Tiger Football Team takes to the field.
A Tiger-Tastic Homecoming KATHRYN LEPPER
After the student council spent months planning, they successfully executed a prosperous homecoming week! Sherwin Distor, the student council president, explained the theme for this year: “The theme was road trip. We chose this theme because we felt that everyone is on a journey through life, and all you need is a couple good friends to come with you on that journey.” Some themes that occurred during homecoming week included the following: cowboy/cowgirl day,
hippie day, Disney day, vine/ meme day, and spirit day. Since all of these themes represented a certain place in the United States, it gave more of a road trip “feel”. Coronation occurred on Monday, where the Homecoming King, Nick Hoyt, and Queen, Hailey Langston were crowned. After, the school participated in an event day on Friday with types of activities that ranged from outdoor to indoor. The student council included all of these activities because, as Brookly Charrlin, the vice president of student council, put it, “Our main focus was variety and getting everyone involved!” Members of the student council
shared their favorite parts of homecoming. For instance, Sherwin explained, “Personally, my favorite part of homecoming is seeing everyone enjoying themselves during the activities on Friday. It is very gratifying to see people enjoy an event that you and your team have spent so long planning.” Problems often happen at any big event; the remedy involves solving them. RyleeAnn Andre, the student council secretary, explained some solutions in issues that occur in planning homecoming: “There is a lot of room for error when it comes to the activities that student council plans because it all relies
Brookly explained how HHS’s homecoming differs from other schools and its benefits to students: “Homecoming, in general, is a week of fun! It’s always fun planning your outfits for the dress up days and getting a break from the routine of the typical learning
Next year, the student council hopes to include even more people in the homecoming activities by getting more students excited creatively and effectively. They hope that with the incoming freshmen and current students, they will obtain fresh input on what they would like to participate in during the next homecoming season.
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Tennis: Serving Up a Strong Season ANNA KIDMAN
Just four years ago, Matthew Termansen, the head coach of Harrisburg High School’s tennis programs, started with the district’s first ever tennis team. Since then, the girls’ team has experienced many successes; last year, they placed 8th at State and 4th at ESD. Although the team has grown substantially since when it first started in 2015, Coach Termansen says that “the biggest challenge for girls’ tennis is trying to keep recruiting numbers, especially as a new program.” He notes that since there are so many other fall sports, it is more difficult to get girls to join the team. In fact, many student athletes don’t realize that they can go out for tennis as young as seventh grade. According to Paige Miller, a sophomore player, daily practices
usually start with running three laps, performing dynamic warmups, and doing sprints. After that, they do “a basic stroke warm-up where we do volleys, groundstrokes, and serving,” explains Paige. These practices are held on the tennis courts, which were built in 2015 when the program came to fruition. Coach Termansen mentioned that the girls have been showing a lot of improvement. Before the season even started, many of the girls put in a lot of work during the offseason. This season, sixteen girls make up Harrisburg’s tennis team; Hannah Hatch is one of them. Hannah, a senior who is ranked number one on the team, has been playing since the beginning of this program. Both she and Paige agree that their favorite aspect of tennis involves their teammates. “The team really cares for one another; we are really in tune with each
other. If someone is having a hard time during a game, the team is really good at cheering each other on and getting each other pumped up,” explained Paige. After a game, they always congratulate each other on their work, as well. Coaching tennis comes with a lot of challenges, but it also includes many positive elements. Coach Termansen says that his favorite part about coaching tennis is getting to build relationships with the kids. He said, “You spend so much time with them throughout the year that you really get to know them well. It is fun watching them grow every year and being able to see them succeed on and off of the court.” Participating on the tennis team has helped the girls improve their skills and also build new friendships. They’re off to a great start and plan to finish the season strong.
JON KLEMME
Cross Country Hits the Ground Running PAIGE MILLER
JON KLEMME
HHS Volleyball Setting Aspirations for the Season MERCEDES COVRIG
Harrisburg High School Volleyball started practicing on August 9th, getting an early start on working through their obstacles and reaching toward their goals for the season. Brooklyn Bollweg, the senior libero for varsity, believes the type of mindset the players have when they enter the court transpires as the biggest obstacle for the team. “We have to think process-driven instead of results-driven, which is not an easy mindset change in a tough conference. The wins and losses are not as important as our improvement at the beginning of the season, and once we get
everyone to believe that, we will have a very bright future.” For Ronette Costain, the head coach of the Harrisburg Volleyball team, she considers the largest obstacle involves the challenges off the court; the volleyball team has experienced personal hardships during the season. “The greatest challenge has been leading my team through such tough times that should never happen to kids so young. The real-life stuff is the hard stuff.” Even though the team has experienced hardships, they continue to persevere, so they may freely enjoy their time together. The highlight of Brooklyn’s season consists of “working hard day in and day out with the same group of people and seeing the progress in each practice as
a team.” As a result of Ronette Costain coaching Harrisburg Volleyball for many years, her favorite part of it all is getting to know, coach, and work with kids who have different abilities and backgrounds. Because the volleyball team has faced success in previous years, Costain is hoping to achieve a similar goal this year: “We are shooting to keep improving all season long and finish the season in the top half of the Sweet 16, giving us a shot at returning to state. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and we will get there through hard work. As our team motto suggests, we are stronger together.” Go cheer on your Lady Tigers this volleyball season!
Ever since the team started practice on August 9th, the Harrisburg Cross Country runners have continued to work towards their goals. Both the coaches and the team share similar objectives, and even though everyone would like to win, one of the most valued elements on the team is positivity and inclusion. “Having a positive team environment where everyone feels welcome is extremely crucial for a successful team,” says Nicholas Wipf, a varsity runner and a longtime member of the group. “The team may be split up into Varsity, JV, middle school, and boys and girls; however, no matter the level, our team is always working together and cheering on all of our teammates.” This supportive aspect of the team does not go unnoticed; this year the team had many people join, especially middle schoolers. So many, in fact, that they have created a middle school team separate from the high school team. Matt Genrich, the head coach of the high school cross country team, explains, “Our goals are to be one of the largest programs in the state, which we are working towards, and to maintain team bonds between the two middle school programs, as well as the high school athletes.” Challenges and successes come out of having almost one hundred runners. Coach Genrich commented that trying to give individual feedback to each runner
became harder as more people joined; therefore, this led to the creation of the middle school programs, coached by Tammy Hofer at North Middle School and Anthony Jenson at South Middle School. However, the program still finds a way to include these runners with the high school team. Every Tuesday, one can find all of the runners joining together for a workout at the high school. For new kids joining the team, this may seem overwhelming; yet, people like Josie Boyd, a varsity runner, help assist younger kids who lack experience. “When we get new runners on the team, we usually try and have one of the varsity runners explain to them what we do every day and the different kind of paces that we run during our runs throughout the week,” says Josie. In addition, before junior varsity races, the older runners prepare the younger runners with warm ups and support.
This verbal support really does help, for one of the hardest parts of this sport is the mental aspect. Nicholas Wipf comments, “Not many people realize it, but the hardest part of cross country, by far, is the mental factor. Your brain gives up before your body.” This can be a challenging obstacle to overcome, which is why positivity is emphasized so strongly. Both the coaches and the runners feel that to be successful, runners must encourage each other throughout the hundreds of miles they put on each year.
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Singing Into October HOSA Happenings The New School Year ELLIE GRAN
H a r r i s b u r g ’s choir department is a force to be reckoned with this year. With enrollment higher than ever, the choir department continues to spread the musical effect to many. The two choir teachers, Mrs. Vosburg and Mrs. Gould, work hard to help every student discover their musical potential; they also work hard to ensure students have fun! They encourage students contemplating joining choir to sign up. As Mrs. Vosburg stated, “Mrs. Gould and I strive to make the choir room a fun environment for everyone. When you’re a member of such a large group, you get to meet new people, try new things, and, most importantly, learn new things. Singing is also super beneficial for your health – it lowers your stress levels, boosts your immune system, and improves your mental awareness. These are components we all need in our lives – plus, singing is just FUN.” In the stressful lives of high school students, singing in choir provides a relaxing and fun class for students to enjoy. Additionally, the choir has four performances this year. First, they perform for the Veteran’s Day Program on November 9 at HHS. Next, Prairie Christmas will take place in the HHS PAC on December 15. Prairie Christmas, the choir department’s biggest performance of the year, has two concerts taking place in one day! Additionally, Harrisburg hosts the Region II Vocal Contest on April 24 and all HHS choirs perform that day as well. The last large performance is the spring concert, which is on April 30. In addition to these large performances, small groups will sing the National Anthem for various sporting events at HHS, the department will travel to Pierre to sing in the Capitol building in December, sing Solo Ensemble Contest at Augustana, and many, many more! With all of these opportunities, students participating are sure to have fun and engage in their musical potential.
With the start of fall also comes the start of HOSA activities. Back on September 22nd we had our first Science Saturday. If you have a 3rd through 5th grader and would like to sign them up for the upcoming Science Saturdays, the cost is $20. The dates are November 3, December 1, and February 23. For more information contact Lisa.Cardillo@k12.sd.us or Sarah.k.Brink@k12.sd.us. The week of October 29th has been
designated as HOSA week. To kick it off we have our first HOSA Night for our members. We are planning on joining DECA for the Haunted Corn Maze that Monday. The month of October also marks the time HOSA members choose which events they want to compete in for State. Students can choose from a variety of health related competitions, including both team and individual events. Have a great rest of your October!
HHS Student Earns First Place In National HOSA Conference
September 21st, 2018 - In and application. Kudos to the June, South Dakota HOSA work these students and advisors representative competed have put into it. Abe Lincoln has at HOSA-Future Health been credited with this statement, Professionals International ‘Give me six hours to chop down Leadership Conference. The a tree and I will spend three of competitions included them sharpening my axe.’ over 8,000 competitors This is what the South across North America Dakota HOSA program and Canada. Overall, is about; sharpening South Dakota HOSA their axes as they prepare finished 5th based on for their next level of number of membership academia.” per state. Its the best South Dakota placed had finish South Dakota has a ratio of Finalists to had since starting HOSA Sophia Membership of 1:114. in 2012-13. South Dakota VanBuskirk, HHS Senior, Sophia placed 13 students in 8 1st Place VanBuskirk, earned competitions in the top National 1st place in medical HOSA Winner 10! photography, which Brock Rops, the South is the first time a SD Dakota HOSA State Advisor student has taken first in an event. said, “Students from South South Dakota finished 15th Dakota can compete at this level overall without consideration and this is evidence to that. This to representation. Another is a remarkable accomplishment tremendous feat considering for these young people as they some states have thousands of will be able to highlight this members! accomplishment in any resume
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An Early Start To Your Future HHS Students Take Advantage Of Early College ELIZABETH DIERKS Students that attend Harrisburg High School have the opportunity to start college classes early after meeting their twenty-four credit minimum participation requirement. Furthermore, the Early College Program allows learners to explore potential college majors and career choices with the aid of college professors located right on the Harrisburg High School campus. Dr. Amolins, the director of Early College, states that taking an early college course will improve students’ success in a postsecondary program. In addition, the Harrisburg School District pays for all tuition, books, and fees while students are enrolled in Early College. In fact, according to Dr. Amolins, “Harrisburg High School is currently the only school in South Dakota to offer a program like this. However, several programs exist around the country – within our region, you can
look to both Iowa and Minnesota who have established state-wide programs that are administered and funded at the state level.” Both Jeniah Ugofsky and Mackenzie Peterson, seniors at HHS, said that they decided to take Early College because they wanted to get a few required college credits out of the way before they focus more on their specific major in college. Mackenzie Peterson describes the benefits of Early College explaining, “It paves the way for what college will look like, so it can better prepare students for the workload and effort placed on college courses in the future.” Early College enables students to fully experience what it means to be a college student; it is also considered a dual credit class, which gives students a 4.5 GPA weight. Jeniah Ugofsky highly recommends this program to others expressing, “It is a lot of fun, it’s free college credits, and it’s moving me toward my goals in life.”
Robotics: The Right Activity for Anyone WILLIAM ZAVESKY Robotics is an activity in the Harrisburg School District that benefits participants in a range of areas. Harrisburg’s robotics program, Tiger Robotics, was founded by Mr. Stewart, the Tech Ed teacher at South Middle School, just over six years ago. Tiger Robotics is available for elementary through high school students. VEX IQ is available for students under seventh grade, and VEX EDR is available for students above sixth grade. Mr. Stewart made the following statement: “I would recommend robotics to anyone. It is a great activity to try out and see if you have an aptitude for it.” The robotics program offers the following benefits: team collaboration, problem solving, education, and scholarship opportunities. Team collaboration is an essential aspect of robotics. During practice, members must communicate their ideas with their teammates to incorporate them into their robot. The team, collectively, is responsible for decision making, so individuals must accept others’ input. This skill is important outside of robotics as well; in the workplace, one must understand how to work with others. Another important skill learned in robotics is problem solving, for teams must make many revisions and alterations to their robots to enhance performance or correct issues their robot may have. Because it takes time and effort to
find solutions, the better the person gets at problem solving. There is a plethora of real-life scenarios that require problem solving, so it is beneficial to learn how to do so effectively. Education is also a major aspect of robotics. Those involved learn how to design, build, and program a robot suited to complete a specific set of challenges. London Van Sickle, a member of Tiger Robotics’ Junior team, said he learned “how to work with people, build robots, and code a bit.” For members with prior knowledge of robotics, their knowledge is expanded. For these reasons, Mr. Stewart wishes to incorporate robotics more into school, make it accessible to all students, and expose them to the STEM career field since it is an important field. STEM is an important career field because the world is moving further into a digital age; science, technology, and math will continue as important career fields for students to pursue. Participating in robotics also brings many scholarship opportunities. The REC, Robotics Education and Competition, foundation as well as other organizations offer a wide variety of scholarships. The scholarships depend on the area or school students plan to attend. The scholarships can be significant amounts; they range from a few thousand to the tens of thousands of dollars. Robotics also looks good on resumes because it is a challenging and educational activity; this can help students applying for colleges and jobs.
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Reading into the Future JESSARAE KLATT
The Harrisburg School District has been a huge part in this town’s community since it was first founded back in 1894. That is over onehundred years of hard work and dedication put into a system to aid the growth, development, well-being, and overall success of Harrisburg’s rapid increase in young families and individuals. One of the most influential and educational locations in the Harrisburg High School is the library. In the midst of their day, students have the ability to enjoy a stress-free break and take a step outside of their comfort zone. The high school library has the ability to meet those needs. The librarians here at the Harrisburg High School are Mrs. Eve Langerock and Mrs. Kristi Dancsisin, who both have played a huge role in creating the community atmosphere of the library. Last year, the number one goal of the library was to promote the resources that students and staff could find in the library. Even though this is still very important,
the 2018-19 school year brings a few different hopes. According to Mrs. Dancsisin, the library is still striving to promote its resources. It is also hoping to turn into the “hub of the school.” She stated, “We want to ensure that we have collaborative & flexible places for students to work, and that we partner with teachers and students to educate them to utilize the resources that we have to the deepest level possible.” Mrs. Langerock elaborates and informs that the physical arrangement of this upcoming hub is also changing, which will ultimately increase its effectiveness: “It’s becoming more of an open space in which we welcome communication and activity.” Technology, a fast-growing resource to schools throughout the nation, has taken a huge step in the
transformation of the Harrisburg High School Library. Over the past few years, the library staff and community have been inching towards increasing the amount of
online education. A couple of the largest ways technology has and is benefiting the way students learn includes the following: audiobooks and Makerspace. While some students still prefer hard copy books, audiobooks have grown rapidly in popularity since
they were recently introduced to the high school. Mrs. Langerock was very excited to share that the library is introducing a new source, Overdrive, that allows students and staff to digitally checkout over 1,000 different titles. “The eBooks/ audio books can be downloaded immediately to their device, and with today’s technology, students can read these books anywhere!” mentioned Mrs. Langerock. The second is a new educational program known as Makerspace. Within the walls of the high school, Makerspace was first introduced last year. Many students are kinesthetic learners; this means that they learn by doing. These learners need to be able to use their hands to understand the concept. The Makerspace program is perfect for that specific
type of learning style. Both Mrs. Langerock and Mrs. Dancsisin had a lot to say about this program. “We would like students to have the opportunity to engage in activities together to explore and learn when they are able to take a brain break from their classwork,” stated Mrs. Dancsisin. Mrs. Langerock added to the subject by saying, “In our library this year, we have several opportunities, kits, gadgets, and tools for students to learn and explore with Makerspace. Here are a few activities in the Makerspace: a 3-D printer, a Breakout EDU Kit, and two Sphero Minis.” As the library grows to be more than a place to go and check out an occasional book, there are advancements made each day to create an area where the mind can run freely. It is now turning into a community that allows students to spend a little while feeling stressfree. Advanced education and finding enjoyment in learning are the main priorities of our entire school, and with a little help from the library’s resources, this goal will continue to be accomplished.
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