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Business Spotlight

Above: The new addition to the west side of the high school is highlighted.

Digger’s Taxidermy500 Rosewood Dr.

605-881-8474diggers [email protected]

Owner: Derick Wenck

Business Hours: By appointment only

How many employees do you have?: 1

When was your business established?: I started Diggers Taxidermy in 2005 just after I graduated from SDSU with a fine arts degree.

What are three key points you want people to know about your business?: When customers bring something to my shop, I take on each piece as if it’s my own. My goal as a taxidermist is to give the customer a great quality mount in a reasonable time. In the end your mount will be beautiful, and you will be satisfied. Happy hunting and fishing and remember, if it’s a trophy to you, that’s all that matters. It isn’t always about being the largest antlered animal or the biggest fish, it’s about preserving the memory you may have spent with a loved one, or just the satisfaction of ending a difficult hunt with a hard earned animal. I also have my state and federal license.

What are some areas of specialty?: Being a board member of the South Dakota State Taxidermy association that has lead me into competing with my taxidermy work. Last year I won in the SD professional division with a walleye that I mounted. Now this year, I will be competing in the masters division and going to the World Taxidermy Competition. Since I have started competing with my taxidermy work, I have found myself pushing to be better every year.

Upcoming EventsMONDAY, MARCH 2 City Council Meeting, 6pm-8pmTUESDAY, MARCH 3 LIBERTY Science Fair, 5pm @Liberty Gym &

CommonsFRIDAY, MARCH 6 NO SCHOOLMONDAY, MARCH 9 NO SCHOOL TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Planning & Zoning Meeting, 6pm-8pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Park Board Meetings, 7pm-8pm THURSDAY, MARCH 12 JOURNEY 1st Grade Music Concert, 6pm JOURNEY 3rd Grade Music Concert, 6:45pm JOURNEY 5th Grade Music Concert, 7:30pmMONDAY, MARCH 16 City Council Meeting, 6pm-8pmWEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Early ReleaseTHURSDAY, MARCH 19 FREEDOM 1st Grade Concert, 7pm, @PAC Harrisburg City Hall Ribbon Cutting - Open

House, 3pm-6pmFRIDAY, MARCH 20 Night at the Improv, 7pmSATURDAY, MARCH 21 Science Saturday, 8amTUESDAY, MARCH 24 EXPLORER 3rd Grade Concert, 7pm, @NMSTHURSDAY, MARCH 26 EXPLORER 5th Grade Concert, 7pm, @NMS Blood Mobile @ HSSATURDAY, MARCH 28 Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg

Hunt, 1pm @Heartland Park--503 Troy Avenue

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Growing HarrisburgBRADYN DOELL

As the number of students attending Harrisburg High School continues to grow, the building is running out of space, and this trend will continue. For this reason, there is currently construction on a new building to the west of the high school, which will be used for the district’s central receiving and to house Leap High and Pass High. Attached to the west side of the high school building will include twenty-four classrooms, four of which will be science classrooms. There will also be three commons

areas; these will be used for eating, science, and math. Extra rooms will also be set aside for teacher planning centers. If all goes according to plan, the estimated time of completion will be fall of 2016.

After this addition is completed, the plan is to build a separate addition by the CTE wing. The estimated time of completion for this second addition is 2018. According to Jim Holbeck, the district’s superintendent, “The expansion would push capacity at the high school to 1,300 students and buy the district a few years

Continued on Page 4 - SEE ‘GROWING’

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City Contact InformationCITY WEBSITE – www.harrisburgsd.gov

Make sure to “Like” The City of Harrisburg on Facebook for city notices at: http://bit.ly/CityOfHarrisburg

Mayor: Julie Burke-Bowen Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-743-6020

Ward I Alderperson: Ryan Berg Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-743-6024

Rob Handshumaker Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-743-6022

Ward II Alderperson: Allison Sanderson Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-743-6026

Ryan Olson Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-743-6028

Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be scheduled for the follow-ing Tuesday.

City Offices Locations/Hours City/Finance Office: 301 E Willow Street Phone Number: 605-743-5872 Monday – Thursday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. City Maintenance: 801 S Prairie Street Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Police - Lincoln County Sheriff Dispatch (Non Emergency) – 764-2664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811 Post Office – 743-2791 Community Library – 767-7910

IN THIS ISSUEUpcoming Events 1

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS! 1Growing Harrisburg 1City Contact Information 2Square Dance Starting in Harrisburg 2

CommunitySnow Alert Policy 3Street Light Outages 3Harrisburg Community Library Corner 3Post 45 Receives Awards for Excellence 3Linda Hessaa, Post 45 Adjutant 3Harrisburg’s125th Anniversary Kickoff Ribbon Cutting Celebration 3

Harrisburg Utility & Bill Payment Services 3Animal License Renewal 3

DistrictHarrisburg School District Retirees 4

Notice of Vacancy on School Board 5Tiger Nation Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Selection 6

High SchoolA Credo to Live By 7The Glass Slipper 7Level 4’s: The Pursuit of Knowledge 7FFA, The Way of Life 8Arianna Feller and Alaina Ford Take Over Reins as District IV Officers and Members Advance to State After District IV FCCLA Meeting 8

Harrisburg FCCLA Joins “Together” During National FCCLA Week 8HOSA Happenings 9Harrisburg high school announces honor roll for second quarter 10ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS! 10Dancing Through The Decades Dazzles 11A Letter from Mrs. Renee Rebnord: 11Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!! 11HHS Band Students Participate in Region II Solo/Ensemble Contest 126 HHS Band Students Audition for All-State Band 12

Summer Driver Education Registration Underway 13

High School SportsLady Tigers Basketball 13Bowling 13

It’s Tiger Tennis Time! 13Eleven Senior Athletes Sign to Play a College Sport 14Winter Sports Update 14National Girls & Women in Sports Day 14

North Middle SchoolThe Importance of Writing and Writing Strategies for Your Student 15

Let’s Get Physical 15

South Middle SchoolThank You, Coach! 16

Junior Achievement Thank You 16

Learning at the Pavilion 16

South Middle School Art 17

South Middle School Welcomes Student Teacher 17

Endeavor Elementary100 Days Smarter in Kindergarten 18

Explorer ElementaryReading is “Dog-gone” Fun! 18

More Than Just a Dog 18

Freedom ElementaryHats & Bake Sale 19

Liberty ElementaryQR Codes 19

National Gum Day 19

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.

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

Square Dance Starting In HarrisburgNeed Dancers!!!

Introductory dances:March 3 & 24, April 7 & 21

7:00 – 9:30 p.m.Harrisburg American Legion

$5.00 Adults$3.00 Children (8 and up)

Dances are not progressiveFirst dance is FREE!!!

Any questions call (605) 254-2577

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Snow Alert PolicyThe City of Harrisburg will declare a “Snow Alert” when an accumulation of 2” is either forecast for the city or should the city have no prior forecast warning, when the snow plows are dispatched. This could also include blowing or drifting snow that would require plowing. All on-street parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the street, regardless of the directional run of that street until it has been plowed curb to curb. Section 14: Obstructing snow removal and street cleaning. No vehicle shall be parked in such a manner or for such a period of time as to unreasonably interfere with or obstruct the removal of snow from, or the cleaning of, the streets in the city. Parking may resume when streets have been cleared of snow completely from curb to curb. Ticketing will begin when plows are dispatched which could be anytime after the snow alert is issued. Towing of vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances will begin approximately 24 hours after the ticket has been issued. It is each resident’s responsibility to keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Blowing, pushing, shoveling or placing snow onto the roadways is not permitted. These policies will be enforced on a per-call basis. Please exercise common sense during the winter plowing season and respect the plows. In the event of a Snow Alert, the City will notify the following: KSOO AM 1140 B-102.7 FM HOT 104.7 FM MIXX 97.3 FM KIKN 100.5 FM KELO TV City Website: www.harrisburgsd.gov www.nixle.com (Nixle is a free service the city uses to send alerts to your cell phone) City of Harrisburg Facebook page If a resident wishes to have mail delivery to his/her home, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to put up and maintain their mailbox in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Harrisburg Post Office. The City of Harrisburg is not responsible for repairing or replacing any mailboxes damaged due to snow removal. We request that you make sure your mailboxes are completely upright and are properly maintained.

Street Light OutagesTo report a street light outage in any area other than the Greyhawk Estates Addition, please call Xcel Energy at 1-800-960-6235 or visit their website at www.xcelenergy.com. To report street light outages in the Greyhawk Estates Addition please call Southeastern Electric at 1-800-333-2859.

Harrisburg Community Library CornerPHILIP OLINGER

We are excited to announce that through the efforts of some of our local patrons and community businesses Harrisburg Community Library will start offering community education events. Most events will be free, but some may cost a nominal amount to cover supply costs for the education organizers. Below is a list of events that we have planned in the upcoming months.

In March an art class will be sponsored by After 5 Art Party, please watch our Facebook page for updates with times and class information. Depending on the community’s response classes may be added to the library calendar.

Landscape Garden Center in April will be offering a container gardening class. Again we are waiting to finalize dates for the class, so please contact the library if you plan on attending. In May we may be looking to provide a smart phone education or a photography class. Please contact the library at 605-767-7910 if you wish to attend one of these events or if you would like to teach a class.

As a community library we are now searching for committee members to be on our Friends of the Library board. For more information please call the library at 605-767-7910. We really appreciate all your support

Harrisburg Utility & Bill Payment Services• Pay utility bills online, by mobile device or by calling 877-885-7968• Pay by electronic check or savings• Pay by VISA, MasterCard or Discover• Pay immediately, schedule a payment or set up Auto-Pay• View the amount you owe online or on a smart phone or tablet• View your water bill online• Stop receiving paper bills; you will receive an email each time a new

bill is ready for viewing. Website: www.Harrisburgsd.gov PSN phone: 877-885-7968 Download “PSN Payments” from App Store or Google Play View your bill online. Please opt out of receiving paper bills to save resources.

Authorized payment processor is Payment Service Network, Inc.

Animal License RenewalRenewing of animal licenses is required every January. Cost of an animal license is $5.00 and tags can be obtained at city hall. Shots should be up to date. Please remit payment and any new information to the Harrisburg City Hall Office, 301 E Willow Street, PO Box 26, Harrisburg South Dakota 57032. The City of Harrisburg currently contracts with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Any lost animals or animals in violation of the city ordinances will be brought to SFAHS (605) 338-4441. Owners of any dog, car, or other animal held as a domestic pet shall not permit such animal to run at large at any time. A leash is required at all times. If found, these animals are impounded and expenses and fines are paid by the owner. When walking your pet, please carry a bag with you to clean up after your pet and dispose of properly.

Post 45 Receives Awards For ExcellenceLINDA HESSAA, POST 45 ADJUTANT

American Legion Post 45 has received an award at the recent convention held in Watertown February 6-8. Thanks to all members of American Legion Post 45 for their continued support.

President Alice Upshaw received an award for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 being the FIRST unit to reach goal at the recent Mid-Winter Convention held in Watertown, SD from February 6-8.

Hop on Over and Join Us for the

Harrisburg Easter Egg Extravaganza

Saturday, March 28th Starting at 1:00 p.m.

Heartland Park – 503 Troy Avenue

Children ages 8 and under are invited to participate. Children will be divided into age groups to ensure the safety

and the enjoyment of every child.

Sponsored by:

Harrisburg’s125th Anniversary Kickoff Ribbon Cutting CelebrationPlease join us on Thursday, March 19, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a 125th Kickoff Ribbon Cutting Celebration located at the Harrisburg City Hall, 301 E Willow Street, Harrisburg, South Dakota. Snacks provided!


Districtbefore the issue comes up again.” The final additions to the high school include a new wellness facility to house the free weights and additional locker rooms and coaches’ rooms. These changes will transform the current weight room into a cardio center, containing an area for body movement videos. Other projects on the list include plans for building tennis courts and creating more concession stands.

Continued from Page 1 - GROWING

Below: The new addition to the east side of the building, including a new weight room, locker rooms and coaches offices is highlighted.

Harrisburg School District Retirees

The Harrisburg School District wishes to thank the following staff members for their service to the district.

Lyle Devitt, 6 years Helen Short, 10 Years Daryl Ling, 14 Years Mike Yale, 21 Years

Peggy Devitt, 26 Years Jim Stoebner, 27 Years

Once a Tiger,

Always a Tiger!


Notice Of Vacancy On School BoardHARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41-2

The following school board position will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the school board.

One (1), three year term for school board member

Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on the 24th day of February, 2015 and petitions may be filed in the office of the Business Manager located at the Harrisburg Administration Offices, 200 Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, CST, and not later than the 27th day of March, 2015 at 5:00 PM, or mailed by registered mail not later than the 27th day of March, 2015, at 5:00 PM.Jennifer KoehlerBusiness/HR ManagerHarrisburg School District 41-2Lincoln County

Harrisburg, South Dakota 57032

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TTiger Fans - Mark Your Calendars!The Harrisburg High School Track and Field Invitational is Tuesday, April 7th.

Senior Letter Winner Recognition Night and Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony is Friday, May 8th at Harrisburg High School. The event-filled evening begins with a 5:30pm social hour, then a meal served at 6:30pm in the gymnasium including the Senior Letter Winner Recognition. All Harrisburg seniors earning a letter in their extra curricular activity will be eligible for a free meal, more information to follow. At 8pm, the event adjourns to the Performing Arts Center for the Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Future EventsNext fall’s big events already on the books are Tiger Bowl, Saturday, August 29th, and the Fine Arts and Sports Banquet at the Harrisburg Event Center on Saturday, September 12th. This fun night includes presentations from our coaches, music directors, club advisors and a live and silent auction with a variety of items. All proceeds from this Tiger Nation fundraiser go directly back to the students the following spring as donations to their extra curricular activities.

Scrip Cards Still AvailableTiger Nation continues to sell HyVee Scrip cards this semester. The cards are available at Tiger Nation meetings and most home basketball games, seek out Lorna Severy to purchase your gift cards, checks please written to Tiger Nation.

Have questions? Join or get involved!

Contact a board member or visit our website wearetigernation.com

President, Aaron Ellingsen 360-1951 [email protected] Vice President, Vicki Lanier 351-2927 [email protected] Secretary, Deb Johnson 351-3632 [email protected], Lorna Severy 261-6722 [email protected]� Gould, 201-5147 Je� Gross, 321-9672 Michael Thilges, 366-4825Tami Harms, 940-4093

iger Nation, your Harrisburg booster club for all extra curricular activities at Harrisburg High School, believes that education involves learning all of life’ s lessons. Lessons that can not be learned in a classroom but on a football field, a stage, a basketball cour t, on the golf course, in a quiz bowl, or debating from a podium. Tiger Nation can make an impact on these life lessons with the financial suppor t we can of fer Harrisburg’ s extra curricular activities. Our faculty ask each spring for dollars to af ford their students to do the “extras”, attend athletic camps, conferences, and travel to competitions locally and nationally. The ability for Tiger Nation to award the dollars our advisors, directors and coaches ask for, depends on you. The more numbers we have who volunteer their time in our fundraising and attend our once-monthly meetings (third Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, high school library), and assist with decision- making, the more dollars we can divvy to our faculty and his/her activity. Join Tiger Nation, it can make a dif ference!

In April 2014, Tiger Nation awarded dollars for: • Volleyball Equipment• Boys Basketball team SDSU camp• Airfare for HOSA• Airfare for FFA • Travel Catcher’s gear for Softball• Nebraska team camp for Wrestling• Gas money for Debate team travel• Football team USD camp• Girls Basketball team Wisconsin camp• Individual camps for Track & Field/Cross Country Girls Soccer team camp

Check Out Our Website at WeAreTigerNation.comTiger Nation Announces 2015 Hall of Fame SelectionThe Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame Committee, Harrisburg High School and Tiger Nation are proud to announce that five individual nominees and two athletic teams have been selected to the 2015 Class of the Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame. The inductees include one community contributor: Dean Axtell, one athletic coach: Brad Kelvington (Athletic Coach), one fine arts mentor: Renee Rebnord (Fine Arts and Student Council Advisor), two athletes: Frank McBride (Class of ’48), Kristi (Juel) Steward (Class of ’89) and two athletic teams: The 1996 State Championship Track team, in the “Championship Team” category and the 1983 Girls Basketball Team in the “Outstanding Team Achievement” category.

The Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame was founded to promote pride in the Harrisburg High School and to honor alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and their lives since they have been associated with the school. The Hall of Fame will help preserve and strengthen the school motto “Building Strong Foundations for Success”. In addition, these recognitions are for the purpose of honoring and perpetuating the individuals who have excelled and provide our students with examples of what to dream and aspire to be.

The Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame honors former student athletes, fine arts performers, their coaches and other individuals who have contributed outstanding accomplishments towards Harrisburg High School extra-curricular activities. The 2015 class of inductees will be honored during a banquet and induction ceremony to be held at the Harrisburg High School on Friday, May 8th, 2015. There will be a social hour in the High School Gymnasium beginning at 5:30pm, with a dinner served at 6:30pm. Graduating senior letter winners, as well as outstanding performers and coaches will be honored during the meal. Following the evening meal, an induction ceremony honoring the Hall of Fame Inductees will be held in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are limited and advance purchase is required. The cost of tickets is $20 for adults and will be available to the general public through the Tiger Nation website @ wearetigernation.com beginning after March 15th. All tickets must be purchased by May 1st.

Harrisburg High School, the Harrisburg Tigers Hall of Fame Committee and Tiger Nation congratulate all the inductees and their families!

Further media inquiries should be directed to Vicki Lanier, Vice President, Tiger Nation and Hall of Fame Committee member at: [email protected].


High SchoolA Credo To Live ByBAILEY PICKERING

I thought I learned everything I needed to know in elementary school - and then I got to high school. High school teaches you many things including…

Be careful who you trust.

Let go of the people who treat you badly.

It is probably a good idea to study for tests.

Pay attention in class… Or else you will probably miss something important.

Don’t mess around if you are in the conference room or else you will have those privileges revoked, and you will have to stay in the classroom while the freshmen use the conference room.

In Dohn’s class - READ YOUR READING ASSIGNMENTS.

Find out who your real friends are.

Realize your friends will probably change.

Don’t take things so personally.

Have a sense of humor.

Focus on the positive.

Just roll with things and go with the flow.

Jump into things with both feet.

Don’t second guess yourself.

Try your best in school… It is not cool to flunk classes.

These are the things people who have gone through high school will tell you - make sure you do not just half listen. But listen to what people tell you and try your best and treat people well. This will get you far in life.

Level 4’s: The Pursuit Of KnowledgeZACHARY SELCHERT

Have you ever heard of a Level 4 Project? Dr. Amolins, the advanced curriculum coordinator at HHS, stated that Level 4 Projects differ from normal school work and school projects because they are not required, can combine multiple classes, and can cover specific learning targets. These projects can also be revisited over and over again throughout a student’s high school career, so a senior can include learning targets from freshmen year into a project that involves other learning targets from sophomore or junior year.

One example of a Level 4 Project was the creation of a program/book that analyzes a golfer’s swing to make the shot longer and more accurate. Some other examples include a paper comparing the literary works of The Fault In Our Stars and Romeo and Juliet and a presentation explaining how propaganda was used during the space race.

Level 4 Projects allow for student to express creativity; the project can be as extensive as the student wants. Since the projects are customized to the student, there is not a time frame on how long the project should take to complete. Some students complete it in a few days, while others may take a month. For a student to prepare for a Level 4, he or she must earn a 3 on every learning target to be included in the project, apply their topic to an area of interest, and think creatively about combining various learning targets. These projects allow students to increase their grades and to demonstrate their continued pursuit of knowledge.

Arianna Feller’s Level 4 Project was for Geometry, proving the angle you swing a golf club will affect the overall distance of the ball.

The Glass SlipperMADISON CORCORAN

Nearly every high school girl is getting ready for the special event of the year; prom is right around the corner! According to Katie Keppen, one of the prom directors, there is a lot of work and planning put into prom. The juniors are responsible for setting up on Friday, April 24, and prom occurs the following day. The junior class will be elaborating, constructing, and decorating for the prom. Whenever the juniors are coming up with a theme, it is kept a secret until the date gets closer. On the day of prom, there will be Grand March in the gym at 7:30, followed by the actual dance at 8:30. Everyone participating in prom gets to dress nicely, take plenty of pictures, and prance down Grand March. While you are trying to get all these activities done before the date approaches, you first have to find yourself a date!

TTiger Fans - Mark Your Calendars!The Harrisburg High School Track and Field Invitational is Tuesday, April 7th.

Senior Letter Winner Recognition Night and Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony is Friday, May 8th at Harrisburg High School. The event-filled evening begins with a 5:30pm social hour, then a meal served at 6:30pm in the gymnasium including the Senior Letter Winner Recognition. All Harrisburg seniors earning a letter in their extra curricular activity will be eligible for a free meal, more information to follow. At 8pm, the event adjourns to the Performing Arts Center for the Harrisburg High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Future EventsNext fall’s big events already on the books are Tiger Bowl, Saturday, August 29th, and the Fine Arts and Sports Banquet at the Harrisburg Event Center on Saturday, September 12th. This fun night includes presentations from our coaches, music directors, club advisors and a live and silent auction with a variety of items. All proceeds from this Tiger Nation fundraiser go directly back to the students the following spring as donations to their extra curricular activities.

Scrip Cards Still AvailableTiger Nation continues to sell HyVee Scrip cards this semester. The cards are available at Tiger Nation meetings and most home basketball games, seek out Lorna Severy to purchase your gift cards, checks please written to Tiger Nation.

Have questions? Join or get involved!

Contact a board member or visit our website wearetigernation.com

President, Aaron Ellingsen 360-1951 [email protected] Vice President, Vicki Lanier 351-2927 [email protected] Secretary, Deb Johnson 351-3632 [email protected], Lorna Severy 261-6722 [email protected]� Gould, 201-5147 Je� Gross, 321-9672 Michael Thilges, 366-4825Tami Harms, 940-4093

iger Nation, your Harrisburg booster club for all extra curricular activities at Harrisburg High School, believes that education involves learning all of life’ s lessons. Lessons that can not be learned in a classroom but on a football field, a stage, a basketball cour t, on the golf course, in a quiz bowl, or debating from a podium. Tiger Nation can make an impact on these life lessons with the financial suppor t we can of fer Harrisburg’ s extra curricular activities. Our faculty ask each spring for dollars to af ford their students to do the “extras”, attend athletic camps, conferences, and travel to competitions locally and nationally. The ability for Tiger Nation to award the dollars our advisors, directors and coaches ask for, depends on you. The more numbers we have who volunteer their time in our fundraising and attend our once-monthly meetings (third Wednesday of each month, 7 pm, high school library), and assist with decision- making, the more dollars we can divvy to our faculty and his/her activity. Join Tiger Nation, it can make a dif ference!

In April 2014, Tiger Nation awarded dollars for: • Volleyball Equipment• Boys Basketball team SDSU camp• Airfare for HOSA• Airfare for FFA • Travel Catcher’s gear for Softball• Nebraska team camp for Wrestling• Gas money for Debate team travel• Football team USD camp• Girls Basketball team Wisconsin camp• Individual camps for Track & Field/Cross Country Girls Soccer team camp

Check Out Our Website at WeAreTigerNation.com

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FFA, The Way Of Life ANDREA HODOM

FFA, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a program that any school with agricultural education class should have. It provides the students with hands on experience working in the community, giving the students leadership ability, and earning the right to travel to various places. Mr. Todd Marks and Ms. Tara Fastert are in charge of the FFA program and agriculture education classes. Mr. Marks has been teaching ag. ed. for thirty-five years, and of those thirty-five years, he’s been teaching thirty-three at Harrisburg High School. Marks’ involvement with FFA began as a freshman in high school in Williamston, Michigan. He noted that his most memorable experience involving FFA occurred in his first year of teaching at Arlington High School, when he took his team to the FFA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri; the team he took competed in the Meats CDE in Arlington. His first time taking a team to Nationals in Harrisburg was the Poultry CDE that is no longer taught nor competed in.

Ms. Tara Fastert, ag teacher and FFA advisor, was raised on a farm outside Rock Rapids, Iowa, and was instilled with a passion for agriculture from her dad. After previously advising Emmetsburg High School’s FFA chapter for three years and teaching in

George- Little Rock for four years, Fastert crossed the river to teach in Harrisburg. She strongly believes that every person should know where the food they eat comes from, along with what it takes to get it; she also believes that agriculture teachers need to educate students on the impact of agriculture in small communities. Fastert’s most memorable experience with Harrisburg’s FFA was spending time with the students traveling. While working with her first Ag Issues team for two or three mornings each week

for nearly a month, the team placed third at state.

FFA week took place during the week of February 23rd through February 27th. In our chapter, we kicked off FFA

week with a bowling and pizza party on Monday, February 23rd. During this week, members focused on making memories, sharing experiences, and educating

others on what FFA is all about. There were dress-up days during the week, too. Monday’s dress-up day was flannel/farmer day. Tuesday was AG career day, allowing students

to become creative and dress up in their best idea of a career in the agricultural world. To continue the

week, Wednesday was Official Dress day, consisting of the FFA jacket, white button up collar shirt, nylons, and

black skirt or black dress pants. Concluding the week, animal day was Thursday, and Friday’s dress up day

included the FFA t-shirt, a shirt that the chapter designed and has available for purchase.

Harrisburg FCCLA Joins “Together” During National FCCLA WeekMRS. TRACY KERN, FCCLA ADVISER

Harrisburg High School FCCLA members of the South Dakota Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) joined more than 200,000 members in celebrating National FCCLA Week February 8-14, 2015. This year's theme is “Together We Are...” in recognition of the many things FCCLA students and advisers represent – both as individuals and as members of their chapters, state associations and the national FCCLA organization - in their families, schools and communities. During National FCCLA Week, members plan and carry out activities to address teen and societal concerns and show how Family and Consumer Sciences education can help them achieve the Ultimate Leadership Experience.

Harrisburg FCCLA members celebrated the week by completing the following activities: media blitz campaign, membership recruitment day, membership recognition day, teacher appreciation day and Going Red for FCCLA.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has over 200,000 members and over 5,500 chapters from 49 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.

Arianna Feller and Alaina Ford Take Over Reins as District IV Officers and Members Advance to State After District IV FCCLA MeetingMRS. TRACY KERN, HARRISBURG FCCLA ADVISER

On Monday, January 26, 2015, Harrisburg FCCLA member and State FCCLA President, Ashton Auch, relinquished her District IV chairperson seat to Harrisburg member, Arianna Feller. Arianna was elected into this position after competing with other individuals in these four categories: personal interview, FCCLA knowledge fact test, application, and speech. Arianna was formally sworn in as District IV Chair at the January 26th District Meeting in Harrisburg and will be sworn

in as a state officer at the 2015 FCCLA State Meeting this upcoming April. In addition to Arianna, Harrisburg FCCLA member Alaina Ford was sworn in as FCCLA District IV Secretary.

Harrisburg FCCLA members showcased their speaking skills and family & consumer science knowledge by competing in illustrated talks. Members and their ratings include the following: Brooklyn Gross – superior rating; Jessica Cain – superior rating; Lindsey Thomas and Jordyn Schwartz – superior rating; Cassidy Rippentrop and Regan Yseth – superior rating; Megan White and Mariah Stensgaard – superior rating; Holly Jones and Kelsi Snyder – excellent rating; Jessica Oleson and Sierra Klingman– honorable mention. Those members who received a superior rating will advance to state meeting on April 26-28, 2015.


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HOSA HappeningsBRIANA GROSS, HOSA TREASURER, SD HOSA PRESIDENT-ELECT

HOSA started the month of February by taking high school HOSA members to Explorer Elementary and dissected frogs with the entire 4th grade class. At the February HOSA meeting, members had the opportunity to meet with Nurse Darci, a Critical Care Nurse at Avera Heart Hospital. She talked to the students about what her job entails and what it takes to be a Critical Care Nurse. Students also helped out at the Throwback Thursday Raffle at the Boys and Girls Basketball double-header games on February 5th. This month, members will also have the opportunity to tour the Sioux Falls Crime lab and all HHS student organizations will be gathering for a bowling night. Don’t forget to register your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader for Science Saturday on March 21st, April 18th and May 2nd.


Harrisburg High School Announces Honor Roll For Second QuarterHarrisburg High School submits two honor roll categories for each quarter of the school year, the Honor Roll(3.5-40) and the Merit Roll (3.0-3.499). In the first quarter, 442 students earned status in one of the categories. *designates 4.0 or above.

HONOR ROLL– (MOD/CL students)Grace Aasheim, *Hanna Abbott, Madison Adams, Lauren Aden, Spencer Banda, Kailey Bechtold, *Eleni Belbas, Ashlynne Beninga, Kylie Berndt, *Paige Boetel, Parker Brown, Cade Bruggeman, Logan Bunkers, Ashlee Cain, Ashlyn Christensen, Hayden Cole, Callie Cook, Madeline Deetz, Landon Dinger, Ellie Dykstra, Lindsay Farrell, Arianna Feller, Carlie Fiske, *Madison Finch, Rilyn Fox, Brooks Fuller, John Grearson, Thomas Greco, *Brooklynn Gross, Sydney Halling, Brylee Harris, *Matthew Harris, Brynn Hass, *Noah Hovorka, Nicole Hudson, Dillan Janak, Derek Johnson, *Holly ones, MaKayla Karow, Collin Kehrwald, Katrina Keuser, Fiona Khim, Tanner Kippes, Maxwell Kleinsasser, Allyson Kowalski, Blake Krueger, Jeghan Krull, Tessa Kruse, Anthony Lanier, Zachary Lanier, Isak Larson, Alexandra M. Lindner, Samuel Loos, Hanna Markman, McKenna Mathiesen, Mackenzie Mertz, Casey Miller, Marissa Morris, *Rachel Nelson, Kyja Norris, *Tarek Nour, Jack Olson, Evan Papka, *Josephine Parker, Megan Parsons, Annika Paulsen, Noah Petersen, Kennedy Pirlet, Mason Rakowicz, Kaitlin Reuer, Colby Reynolds, Cassidy Rippentrop, Belle Ross, Madison Rust, Hallie Sagness, Brady Samuelson, Riley Sandvig, *Elissa Sattler, Lauren Schnetter, *Cody Schriever, Elizabeth Schultz, Megan Simonich, Alesandre Sjovold, Kelsi Snyder, *Madeline Souter, Kelsie Spotanskie, Serinity Stack, Autumn Steffen, Mariah Stensgaard, Jackson Stoutamire, Kaitlyn Suhr, Kenadee Taylor, Avery Thorson, Cole Titze, Alexis Tjaden, Claire Tufty, Hannah Walker, *Nicholas Walter, Seth Wilcox, Sydney Wood, Megan Yee, *Landon Zavesky. Hailie Cornell (Traditional Students) Benjamin Aasheim, Alyvia Ahnberg, *Manaal Ali, Ann Marie Anderson, *Yelena Andruschenko, Mikayla Axtell, Brandon Bartling, *Ambrey Bechtold, *Jordan Beiswanger, Austin Benning, *Jaden Bingen, Levi Blodgett, Grace Boddicker, Joshua Boraas, Nolan Boyer, *Haley Bruggeman, Noah Bunger, Alexander Cain, Austin Clemen, Rain Conrad, *Kyle Corcoran, Isaak Darbe, *Lucas Davis, *Katelyn Decker, Brett Deetz, *Ivory denHoed, Samuel Detert, *Baylor DeVries, *Shouri Dirks, Skylar Drey, Justyna Eberle, Cody Eide, Connor Engberg, Tyler Ensz, Conner Erickson, Kody Everson, *Sydney Fikse, *Kori Fink, *Alaina Ford, Joseph Fuhr, Sydney Gibson, Christopher Glanzer, *Madeline Gould, Lena Gronemeyer, Mya Hanisch, Aaron Hanson, Jacey Hanssen, Nathan Harmer, Jacob Headlee, Alison Hendrix, Alek Hensch, Isaac Hetver, *Kyle Hill, *Sydney Hirschkorn, Kirynn Hogan, Danni Honner, Sarah Hotchkin, *Travis Howard, Justin Jacobson, Jordan Janak, Tianna Jennings, Bailee Jensen, Chase Jensen, Lukas Johnson, Whitney Johnson, Emma Jordan, Alisha Kaske, Evan Kelly, *Maraya King, Jacob Klemme, *Kylie Koerner, Jana Kollarcikova, *Jordan Krouse, *Darby Kreutzveldt, Lacey Paige, *Mallory Lanier, Morgan Lanier, *Ross Lanier, Ashton Larson, Adam Larson, *Chloe Larson, *Emilie Larson, Sylvia Larson, Christopher Levisay, Casey Lint, *Allie Loftesness, Morgann Lommen, Hannah Loos, *Jacob Lusk, Daniel Mastick, Anna McAllister, Blake McCoy, Ellie McDowell, Connor Mellick, MacKenzie Mellick, Clay Miller, James Miller, *Madison Miller, *Carmen Moir, Logan

Morey, Tommee Morrison, *Brody Mouw, *Brittan Murphy, Kailyn Mutsch, *Ireland Nichols, Andrew Nygaard, *Karli O’Connor, *Aanna Okerlund, Rachael Openhowski, Lillian Parker, Alejandro Patino, Samantha Peterson, Bailey Pickering, *Nicole Pierson, Rebecca Podgorski, Darien Poelstra, *Matthew Pohlmann, Maria Potratz, Drew Reiner, *Samantha Reuer, Ethan Reynolds, Vanessa Reynolds, Joshua Robinson, Alex Rock, Kristina Romanyuk, Nadezhda Romanyuk, *Kaleb Rosenbaum, Devin Runge, Andrea Sauer, *Meagan Schenk, Caleb Schneider, *Paige Schnetter, Logan Schultz, *Loren Secor, Andrey Shkinder, Logan Slack, Sabreena Smallfield, Jessica Smith, Ivan Snizhko, Kateryna Snizhko, Tiyah Spaans, Taylor Steen, *Mariya Stefanyuk, Vasiliy Stefanyuk, Steffen Stefanyuk, Taylor Suhr, Patrick Szymanksi, Dylan Tams, Zachary Taylor, *Tessa Tecklenburg, Taylor Telford, Devon Thilges, Sabrina Tommeraasen, Jadyn Ulrich, Roza Vervovskaya, Kailee Versteeg, Peyton Voss, *Tate Voss, Blake Wallace, Chase Wallace, Lane Warzecha, *Sarah Westerman, Kian Wilcox.

MERIT ROLL) – (MOD/CL students) Austin Alby, Macyn Andersen, Ailish Black, Koby Bruns, Tanner Carolan, Mia Cherry, Justis Clayton, Madison Corcoran, Myah Dinger, Bradyn Doell, Shawn Ensz, Trevor Groeneweg, Shianne Hilligas, Rowdy Hillmer, Andrea Hodom, Katelin Johnson, Caitlin Kelly, Haven Larson, Danielle Miller, Slader Niewenhuis, Benjamin Olson, Jon Orvarsson, Jaci Pieters, Gabrielle Schmunk, Jordyn Schwartz, Zachary Selchert, Leif Thorson, Andrew Tiede, Garrett Tiehen, Isabelle Trainor, Christy Wipf, Jack Anderson, Alicia Aseltine, Garrett Buchannan, Molly Fokken, Steph Gabel, Sarah Gjerdrum, Dan Gladush, Kylee Gronseth, Hunter Headlee, Zach Heil, Wil Johnson, Troy Knecht, Justin Kolb, Sydney Koolstra, Hanna Lane, Alexandra N. Lindner, Breanne Meikle, Benjamin Menke, Elizabeth Miller, Nathaniel Papka, Luke Schilmoeller, Madison Schipper, Samantha Slaughter, Lindsey Thomas, Mason Tonsager, Lauren Van Holland, Brady Van Holland, Kayla Verley, Abbie Versteeg, Lauren Volk, Logan Warzecha, Megan White, Regan Yseth, Mikiah Zomer, (Traditional students) Dallas Appledorn, Brooklyn Boyles, Jordan Brock, Calvin Brower, Vandi Bymers, Cody Cook, Jayce Corlett, Kaela Darbe, Danielle Eckert, Jordan Egan, Kiley Everson, Nicholas Fisher, Jessica Garcia, Jacob Grady, Tanner Griesenbrock, Abigail Gross, Briana Gross, Cole Hanselman, Samuel Hanson, Austin Harris, Chaz Harter, Connor Hoback, Cody Hoyt, Renata Hruska, Davyd Iskenderova, MaKoy Ivarsen, Alexis Janssen, Abbie Johnson, Paul Johnson, Brady Jones, William Kilgore, Kain Kittelson, Cameron Kleinsasser, Sierra Klingman, Jonah Klinkel, Spencer Kruse, Lacey Parker, Sydney Lewellen, Connor McAllister, Sadie Meikle, Allison Meyer, Jessica Moir, Kyle Noel, Jacob Noland, Andreah Ocegueda, Jaekob Olson, Benjamin Ostebee, Austin Pahl, Rachel Penniston, Abbey Phillips, Jackson Phillips, Haylee Rasmussen, Dylan Reinke, Tyler Roach, Nataliya Romanova, Trevor Samuelson, Jace Saxon, Benjamin Schmunk, Bailey Schriever, Caitlin Sehr, Shayla Sehr, Austin Sim, Oleg Sipovich, Christian Smith, Justin Smith, Siera Snook, Kira Snow, Makaila Stanton, Lacey Stapleton, Samantha Stingley, Josh Taylor, Parker Thomas, Sydney Tuttle, Alexander Van Beek, Jade VanVelzen, Alysen Voss, Karlie Westall, Patrick Wiebers, Sean Worlie, Mustapha Yaqoub-Mohammed, Damon Zomer

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Dancing Through The Decades DazzlesSHIANNE HILLIGAS

Recently former students, community and staff members were able to give back to a beloved teacher who has given so much to them over her long teaching career in Harrisburg. Renee Rebnord (Rebby) taught at Harrisburg High School for over 30 years and still teaches a leadership class. She also served as the Student Council advisor for over 20 years. Since Mrs. Rebnord has given so much of her time and dedication to our district, it is only fitting for our district to give back to her during her family’s time of need. Her husband, Steve, was diagnosed with a severe medical condition, leaving him unable to work and in the hospital for a month. As a way to help the family, HHS FCCLA, student council, staff, and alumni organized Dancing Through The Decades, an adult prom for the ages and aged. The dance took place on February 7th at the Harrisburg Event Center and included a three course Italian dinner, a silent auction, and a night of dancing. Over 100 items were donated including Luke Bryan tickets, autographed sports memorabilia, $14,000 wedding package, and gift certificates for various places around town. All facilities and companies involved donated either their time or resources. Harrisburg’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) served the meal and decorated the tables, while the student council executed public relations. In addition, Ronette Costain and Shanna Kindt organized the silent auction, Erika Kruggel designed the decorations, and Roxanne Bicknase facilitated the event. The dance raised a significant amount of money for the Rebnord family; an announcement of the actual dollar amount will come at a later date.

A huge thank you goes out to Thrivent Financial for “matching dollars” for this fundraiser, along with all the other groups and individuals that helped make this event happen.

A Letter From Mrs. Renee Rebnord:Thank You!!! Thank You!!! Thank You!!!We want to deeply thank all those who contributed to and/or attended the benefit “Dancing through the Decades.” It was such an amazing evening. Everything from the food, to the silent auction, to the photo booth to the dancing was simply wonderful. Everyone had such a great time!

We would specifically like to acknowledge the efforts of the FCCLA and advisor Tracy Kern; Student Council and advisor Mike Amolins; FFA and advisor Todd Marks; the organizing committee of Kevin Lein, Rox Bicknase, Ronnette Costain, Shanna Kindt, Erika Kruggel, and Jeremy Brech; DJ Jer Music, Complete Music, Sisson Printing, Harrisburg Events Center, those who donated the prizes for the silent auction, and everyone who participated.

We wish there was a way to thank individually each and every one of you who were a part of this incredible event through your efforts and donations, but most of all we thank you for your support, kind words, and prayers during this difficult time. Life sometimes takes unexpected turns, as we all know, but being part of this special community makes this time manageable.

Please, accept this as our humble and most grateful thank you to a community with an enormously generous and caring heart that reaches far beyond its borders. “Once a Tiger, always a Tiger.”

With deepest gratitude,

Renee and Steve Rebnord


HHS Band Students Participate In Region II Solo/Ensemble ContestJASON GROON

On February 2nd, thirty-three Harrisburg High School band students traveled to Augustana College in Sioux Falls to participate in the Region II solo/ensemble contest. In the weeks leading up to the contest, band students worked to prepare solos and/or ensembles that ranged from Mozart sonatas to Duke Ellington big band charts. At the end of the day, the weeks of hard work paid off, as Harrisburg students walked away with several superior ratings.

6 HHS Band Students Audition for All-State BandJASON GROON

Months, if not years, of preparation and it all comes down to one 7 minute audition.

That is the feeling experienced by six Harrisburg High School band students as they auditioned for the 2015 South Dakota All-State Band. Auditions were held on January 24th at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls. Students participated in a live audition that consists of a prepared solo, 1 major scale and 1 minor scale (selected on the spot from 18 scales that must be ready go on audition day), sight-reading, and a 50 question music terms test. Completing the audition process requires determination and resilience, and regardless of the results, everyone walks away with a significantly improved musical skill set.


High School SportsIt’s Tiger Tennis Time!KATELIN JOHNSON

The newest addition to the Harrisburg athletic group is the tennis team; the teams’ courts will be located on the northeast side of the high school. Joey Struwe, Harrisburg’s Activities Director, provided some information on the tennis team for the upcoming year. According to Struwe, when Harrisburg moved to the AA classification and joined the Eastern South Dakota conference, tennis was a sport that the conference wanted to see added in order for Harrisburg to offer comparable programs to the other ESD schools. Some of the steps taken to start this new program included locating where the tennis courts will be constructed, hiring coaches for the boys’ and girls’ teams, completing the construction project, ordering equipment, and purchasing the uniforms. While the girls’ team will play in the fall, the boys’ season will start in the spring. Harrisburg still needs to hire boys’ and girls’ coaches for the teams, and uniforms for both teams still have to be ordered before the season starts as well. Whenever a coach is hired for each team, one of their first tasks will include gathering numbers of interested athletes with a team signup. The school district is very excited to add a new program which can provide many more opportunities for the student athletes to participate in to help them grow into a better person both physically and emotionally.

Lady Tigers BasketballMIKAYLA AXTELL

With the girls’ basketball season starting to slowly coming to an end, the Lady Tigers have a lot of weight on their shoulders. With a rough first couple of games, the Tigers have bounced back and have got some wins in the ESD Conference. On February 12, the Tigers got a huge win over the Brooking Bobcats by an astonishing two points. Harrisburg lost to the Bobcats on January 13, by two points also, so this was a big win for the girls.

The Tigers will take on Sioux Falls Christian Chargers on February 17, then head out to Spearfish and Sturgis for double headers with the boys team. The Tigers will end their season with a home game against Watertown, February 24, also Senior Night. Then they will start preparing for playoffs.

To be a part of the Harrisburg Basketball Program takes a lot of dedication, and a lot of time many high schoolers are not willing to give up. From long and late practices to traveling to games in Rapid City, it is hard to keep up with schoolwork and even maintaining a social life.

On behalf of the Harrisburg Basketball Program we would like to thank all the supporters and fans that have been to games to cheer us on. The dedication from the community keeps the team going, and most of all it’s what makes us love suiting up for every game. We also encourage those who haven’t seen the team yet to come out and watch a game or two. We always make it a great game!

BowlingRAIN CONRAD

Something that many people are not aware of is Harrisburg’s bowling team. The team consists of players of all ages, and players of all skill. One of the top players on the varsity team has achieved even two perfect games. Bowling has made itself to be a true sport. Many people around the school have been in or have just joined the team and have found a true liking for the sport. The main idea for this article is to open some eyes and maybe find some more people to join the fun. !

Bowling can benefit you in many ways. Working together to succeed, learning to overcome adversity, and practicing to excel are all lessons that bowling has to offer. Unlike some sports or activities, bowling is a sport that everyone can learn, enjoy and excel regardless of size, speed or gender. If you do well and learn fast, bowling could even bring you money. There are many tournaments with winning prizes that put money towards your future in education. The best thing about bowling is it’s not like other sports. You aren’t physically harming yourself in any way such as football. Also bowling can be brought through your whole life instead of the other sports where once you graduate high school the only chance of you playing again is becoming professional. No matter how old you are or what skill level, there will always be some sort of weekly league or tournament you can participate in.

At a recent game, Mason Tonsager bowled a 300 - a bowler’s perfect game - in a match against Brookings. We congratulate Mason on his fine achievement! Mason Tonsager is congratulated on his

perfect 300 game against Brookings.

Summer Driver Education Registration Underway RON HOLTEN, HARRISBURG DRIVER EDUCATION COORD. & INSTRUCTOR

The deadline for Harrisburg High School summer driver education registration is Friday, May 1. Registration starts with payment or approved scholarship to the high school office. Harrisburg students will be given first priority for the course – first-come, first serve. Enrollment may be capped, so register early. Dates for registering: seniors and juniors started February 25, sophomores and freshmen starts March 4, and 8th graders starts March 11.

There is a $250 fee for Harrisburg students and $350 fee for in-district residents but non-Harrisburg students. Scholarships are available to students eligible for free-and-reduced lunch; applications can be obtained by emailing [email protected]. Scholarships are approved at the discretion of the principal.

The student must be age 14 by June 1, 2015. An instruction permit is not required to take the course. There will be 30 hours of required classroom instruction and 6 hours of required behind-the-wheel instruction. There are two classroom sessions, May 20-27 or May 28-June 3, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Harrisburg North Middle School. Behind-the-wheel instruction will be by arrangement in June and July. Registration, scheduling a class session, and driving time will be done online after payment.

The course will be graded pass/fail. Students passing the course will receive a certificate indicating their successful completion of the program and .25 of high school credit (this does not factor into student GPA).

Students must attend all sessions. Illness and an extreme emergency are the only excused absences. Only one absence is permitted and must be made up by June 4. In the event a driving time will be missed students must give the instructor 24 hours notice. If notice is not given, students may forfeit the opportunity to pass the course.

Email your questions to Dr. Ronald Holten at [email protected].


Eleven Senior Athletes Sign To Play A College SportHANNAH MARLOW

With graduation right around the corner, several seniors have recently made their commitment to varying colleges by signing their letters of intent.

Paul and Lukas Johnson will be attending Southwest Minnesota State University. Lukas commented that he fit the system, loved the facilities, and found the school very affordable. In addition, Paul truly enjoyed the campus and the coaches. Paul’s advice to young athletes hoping to pursue a college sport is to be proactive and start conversations with coaches before they come to you; Lukas’s advice is to prepare your body to play at the next level.

Patrick Wiebers will be attending the University of Sioux Falls. One of his fondest sports memories in high school was his interception for a touchdown during his junior year. Patrick’s advice for underclassmen hoping to pursue a college sport is to get your name out there, let coaches know you’re interested in playing, and don’t assume they will come to you. Vasiliy Stefanyuk plans to attend Augustana where he will major in business. Since he feels playing a college sport is such a significant commitment, he sees it as a full time job.

Four seniors, Ashton Auch, Cody Cook, Shaye Slaughter, and Bailey Schriever, have signed with Dakota Wesleyan. Cody selected this college because it was the right fit for him, and DWU provided the best opportunities for him to become successful in life. While Cody plans to major in athletic training and minor in biology, Bailey wants to focus on a business degree. Bailey chose this college because he wanted to play football, they offered him a good scholarship, he liked the coaches, and the school provides an academically sound program.

Hannah Loos and Jonathan Kabambi signed with the University of Minnesota State Moorhead. While Jon plans to play football, Hannah will play soccer as she seeks a degree in special education. Hannah believes that the greatest difference between high school and college athletics lies in the competition and the level of intensity. Haley Bruggeman will be attending the University of South Dakota. One of her greatest sports memories was taking second place in the 100m hurdles at the State A Track Meet during her freshmen year. Haley’s advice is to put academics before athletics to ensure the best outcome.

Winter Sports UpdateLEIF THORSON

With winter almost done, Harrisburg athletics are still going strong. The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are approaching their state tournaments. Scott Langerock, the boys’ basketball head coach, said, “Changing practice expectations, talking about the process of the season, and leaning on our leaders to lead will get us to the state tournament.” Langerock expects his basketball players to come into the gym whenever they have free time to get shots up and get loose.

On the other hand, Nick Mayer, the girls’ basketball head coach, stated, “The team’s greatest obstacle this season was figuring out what role each of us plays on this team. To our kids’ credit, they have started to figure that out, and we are becoming a better team because of that.” Mayer expects his seniors to lead the team; he wants younger teammates to look up to and strive to be a leader in the program. Both coaches believe shooting, running, and executing drills are key skills to practice during the season; practicing encourages believing to win every game, competing in every game, and keeping the team confident.

Even though wrestling is over, the coaches are proud of the team’s accomplishments. The wrestling head coach, Tim Homan, commented, “One of the most noteworthy aspects about the wrestling team this year is that we have scored 100 points or more in every individual tournament that we have wrestled in. That is a lot of points for a team this young.” The wrestling program started eight freshmen, four sophomores, and two seniors on varsity. The seniors,

Matt Schirado and Lane Warzecha, led the program to a successful season this year.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to honor female athletic achievement and recognize the importance of sports and fitness participation for all girls and women.

On February 4, 2015, thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, and parents across the country will show their support of the Day and of this year’s theme, “Game On!”. NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports.

NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women’s sports. Hyman died of Marfan’s Syndrome in 1986 while competing in a volleyball tournament in Japan. Since that time, NGWSD has evolved into a day to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.

NGWSD is jointly organized by the National Girls and Women in Sport Coalition. The Coalition combines the experience and resources of four premier organizations serving girls and women in the United States: Girls Incorporated, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, the National Women’s Law Center, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. Collectively, these organizations have been in existence for over 432 years and have a membership reach of 5.5 million girls and women.

For more information on NGWSD, please check out the official NGWSD website. Here you can find information about events and get materials to help set up your own special day.

Credit: http://www.sdhsaa.com/AwardsHonors/NationalGirlsWomeninSportsDay.aspx


North Middle SchoolThe Importance of Writing and Writing Strategies for Your StudentAMANDA OLINGER

Smarter Balanced testing is a more rigorous test that helps measure student level of understandings in the Common Core Standards. This test is especially challenging because it incorporates and tests student writing; this hasn’t been tested in the past. With this testing just around the corner, many ELA teachers are readdressing and verbalizing the many writing strategies that they have been teaching all year long. However, you may notice that your child needs more help or tutoring to improve their writing skills, or you may find, after the test results come, that your student would benefit with more focused practice with writing. Below are five elements of effective writing instruction to help adolescent students learn to write well or use writing as a tool for learning. (These are taken from Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle and High Schools.)

• Use writing strategies that teach planning, revising, and editing their compositions.

• Summarization, which involves explicitly and systematically teaching students how to summarize texts.

• Specific Product Goals, which assigns students specific, reachable goals for the writing they are to complete.

• Sentence Combining, which involves teaching students to construct more complex, sophisticated sentences.

• Study of Models, which provides students with opportunities to read, analyze, and emulate models of good writing.

These are just a few of the elements discussed in the report, but they are also the ones that parents could easily incorporate at home or over the summer to help their child with writing.

Writing is simply a necessity for students today; writing skill is one of the major predictors for academic and career success. Alarmingly, 70% of students in grades 4-12 are low achieving writers, and nearly 1/3 of high school graduates are not ready for college-level English composition courses. We work hard as a ELA department at the North Middle school (and in the Harrisburg School District) to fight these statistics, and the writing strategies above are great ways to help student writing.

For more information about these statistics or for more writing strategies you can refer to the Report to Carnegie Corporation of New York. There are also summer writing programs that students could sign up for to help improve their written mechanics. Please talk to any of the Enrichment ELA teachers for more information about these programs.

Let’s Get PhysicalLeft to Right: 6th graders learning how to use the treadmills to get some cardiovascular work in PE class. 6th grader, Stewart Nickel, works on some push ups during PE class, 6th graders. Brecli Honner and Hannah Do, perform box jumps during PE class.

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South Middle SchoolThank You, Coach!KYLIE BERNDT

Jim Stoebner has been with the Harrisburg School District for twenty-six years, and many athletes probably had him as a coach at some point; he has been an influential teacher to the students of Harrisburg for many years. This year will be his last year teaching for the Harrisburg School District. Before he leaves, however, I asked him a few questions about what it was like working here.

Previously, Stoebner lived in Kimball, South Dakota, with his wife, Roxie, and two sons, Chris and Brian. He and his wife taught there for seven years before moving to Mitchell where they taught for one year, before eventually coming to Harrisburg. As Harrisburg grows, we seem to forget how small it was at one point; I asked him what the school district was like when he moved here. “It has changed dramatically. When I started out, our whole

school K-12 was in one building, what is now Liberty Elementary. We knew every student and every teacher. We had the best of both worlds, a small community and location that is five miles away from anything we wanted to do. We now have many schools, and even through we are all considered the Harrisburg School District, we all seem to be a little independent from each other,” says Stoebner. Despite all the changes, he continues to positively impact the students and develop lasting memories. Stoebner says he has many fond recollections from working in Harrisburg.

Junior Achievement Thank YouMARIA MCKNIGHT

Due to the dedication of our many volunteers, Junior Achievement is making it possible for students to understand the importance of money-management and education!

By sharing their personal and professional experiences our volunteers play a vital role in helping students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

Please extend a special thank you to the volunteers and teachers listed below whose participation during the 2014-15 school year enabled us to inspire over 50,000 South Dakota students.

If you would be interested in sharing your knowledge and business experience with students in elementary, middle, or high school, please contact the JA office at (605)336-7318 or [email protected]. Volunteers are crucial to JA’s mission to provide students with a better understanding of their financial and economic future.

Harrisburg 2014-15 Junior Achievement Volunteers and Teachers

Harrisburg South Middle School

Grade Teacher JA Program JA Volunteer Employer6 Chris Andre JA Economics for Success Julie Burke-Bowen City of Harrisburg Mayor’s Office6 Jason Donnelly JA Economics for Success Abby Neuroth Capital One Financial6 Susanne Green JA Economics for Success Allie Underberg Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.6 Susanne Green JA Economics for Success Peter Klein 6 Brenda Jones JA Economics for Success Amy Hanisch Surgical Management Professionals6 Brenda Jones JA Economics for Success Kyle Hanisch Wells Fargo Technology and Operations6 Angie Plaine JA Economics for Success Lynda Thompson Wells Fargo Home Mortgage6 Kelli Semmler JA Economics for Success Tim Reuer Sammons Financial Group6 Jim Stoebner JA Economics for Success Tammy Loos Dakotabilities7 Madeline Kroger JA It’s My Future Angie Wahl All-Star Travel7 Greg Rockvam JA It’s My Future Wini Iverson CitiGroup7 Kelsey Thie JA It’s My Future Aaron Reiter Wells Fargo Phone Bank7 Mona Tschudy JA It’s My Future Angie Wahl All-Star Travel7 Randi Van Der Sloot JA It’s My Future Allison Sanderson EmBe7 Randi Van Der Sloot JA It’s My Future Karn Barth 7 Randi Van Der Sloot JA It’s My Future Sean Ervin TSP7 Kirsten Wieman JA It’s My Future Amanda Seykora PREMIER Bankcard7 Mike Yale JA It’s My Future Thomas Schroeder U.S. Bank8 Jared Berg JA It’s My Business! Heidi Van Dam Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Solutions8 Kayla Braffet JA It’s My Business! LaDonna Freiborg Wells Fargo8 Kayla Braffet JA It’s My Business! Michaela Doerr Wells Fargo8 Matt Dick JA It’s My Business! Juanita Schmunk Capital One Financial8 Carla Diede JA It’s My Business! Nick Bentele The First National Bank in Sioux Falls8 Carla Diede JA It’s My Business! Seth Peterson The First National Bank in Sioux Falls8 Tonya Miller JA It’s My Business! Valerie Melmer 8 Alyssa Persson JA It’s My Business! Heidi Van Dam Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Solutions8 Chris Stewart JA It’s My Business! Chris Hill Wells Fargo Phone Bank

Learning at the PavilionKAYLA BRAFFET, 8TH GRADE ELA TEACHER

South Middle School 8th graders have a wonderful and unique experience that they will be able to sign up for this coming spring. This event will be hosted at the Pavilion and the SMS staff will be creating an environment where students are physically engaged in primary and secondary sources and a night where students will have the opportunity to create a published work, combining both non-fiction and fictional texts. Students

will be using the Pavilion resources as a platform to engage in the past while students create the future. The event will be held on May 2 from 6pm till 12am. Students will be competing in fun games, while exploring the Pavilion and creating an Ebook that will be published. We are hoping to inspire new ways to create a fun learning environment while being able to incorporate business and local resources. If this sounds like an event you want to be a part of, please let SMS know.


South Middle School ArtAt Harrisburg South Middle School each art class has a different art historical focus. 6th grade starts their rotation by analyzing color theory and reinventing the color wheel. They move on to shading and create their favorite food out of clay in reflection on their Pop art unit. They finish up their art class with cartoon self-portraits. 7th grade starts up with a visit to ancient Egypt and creates their own hieroglyphics. They move on to Venice, Italy to explore the mask making secrets of hundreds of years ago. At the end of the class the kids analyze the evolution of portraits and create realistic portraits of their classmates. 8th grade begins with perspective drawing and analyze the works of M.C. Escher. They move on to the architecture of the High Middle Ages and get inspired by gargoyles to recreate a clay sculpture. At the end of their seven weeks 8th graders explore the surreal art of Gustav Klimt and Salvador Dali to understand the importance of content in art. We are finishing our third rotation this year and I am proud and amazed how detailed and sensible our Harrisburg South Middle School students are when creating and reflecting on works of art.

South Middle School Welcomes Student TeacherKELLI SEMMLER

This spring, the 6th grade team is excited to have Allie Rudish on our team. Miss Rudish will spend eight weeks student-teaching with Mrs. Semmler, teaching English-language arts classes. She will be teaching a variety of units and projects with both the general and advanced 6th grade ELA students. Miss Rudish says, “I have enjoyed Harrisburg South Middle School because the students are actively engaged and willing to participate in class activities. I love how the classrooms are very student-centered.”

Miss Rudish is a student at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. She also plays soccer and is involved in Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) at Augustana and will graduate next December with a degree in English and secondary education and a minor in biology. She currently works at Here4Youth in Sioux Falls helping youth of varying abilities with day and after school activities. Miss Rudish is originally from Ankeny, Iowa. Harrisburg South Middle School is excited to have Allie working with us!


Endeavor Elementary100 Days Smarter In KindergartenMISS BOOTH

Kindergarten students at Endeavor Elementary were busy preparing for the 100th Day of School! While the students celebrated other days such as Hibernation Day and Jamaica Day, the students were eager to reach the 100th day mark. The students took part in making 100th day necklaces, counting to 100, writing 100 words, making a “Before I am 100 Bucket List”, journaling about what they thought they were going to be like when they were 100, and so on!

It is evident that the students enjoyed the 100th day as the hallways are still filled with student’s work representing “100th Day Fun!” While reading the “Before I am 100 Bucket List” some of the more popular answers included going to Disney World, becoming an ice cream truck driver, and going to high school! With that being said, the students are continuously eager to learn and reach the next 100th day milestone!

Explorer ElementaryReading is “Dog-gone” Fun!STACY NOWAK

Reading is an essential skill that we use throughout all areas of life. The students at this age have grown to enjoy reading independently, to a friend, in small groups, and even to the class. Some students still become nervous having to read in front of their peers though. The third grade classes at Explorer Elementary have the privilege of reading to a four-legged friend, which they look forward to. Foxey, Dandy, and Dash come to visit the classrooms every week for one hour through the Tail Waggin’ Tutors Program. The nationally recognized program of Tail Waggin’ Tutors was started locally in January, 2008 at Rosa Parks Elementary School. During this time the students are able to get cozy on the floor with the trained dogs and read to them. The kids say they are the best listeners while they are reading. During this time it is a phenomenal opportunity to allow students to gain confidence, have a good listener, and be close to a cuddly animal. It is a joy to see the big smile on their face when they come back from reading with our classroom animal friend.

More Than Just a DogJUSTIN PUDENZ

We have all read a book and have had unanswered questions. That wasn’t the case when the third graders at Explorer Elementary got a surprise visit from Officer Grant Van Voorst and his K-9 Max from the Sioux Falls Police Department.

Stacy Nowak, Jodi Ponwith, and Justin Pudenz, the third grade teachers at Explorer Elementary, had a surprise for their students. After reading a short story called “Aero and Officer Mike”, these three teachers thought it would be great for their students to learn more about an officer and his K-9. In the short story, the students learned how K-9s are trained and what their duties are when they are on and off the job.

Officer Grant and Max, a German Shepherd, came to talk about their job and answer any questions the kids had. The kids asked many questions about Max and what his duties were when they were on and off the job. Officer Grant showed the kids that he had a button that would open the back seat to his vehicle to let Max out if he was ever in trouble or needed assistance. Grant and Max have built a wonderful relationship, and they protect one another when they are on the job. If Max would ever see Grant in trouble, he would do anything he could to help him out. Officer Grant speaks German when he is giving commands to Max. “When he (Max) sees me in uniform he knows it’s time for work. If we’re at home relaxing he’s just like any other dog but a little more protective.” Grant lets Max interact with his children but they know they have to be careful when approaching him. “No one should ever come up behind a dog that they don’t know, especially Max. He is trained to protect himself and may get aggressive if he feels threatened,” said Grant.

Before the kids came out of their rooms, Officer Grant hid a sock that was sprayed with a sent that Max was trained to find. He hid this in one of the student’s lockers and wanted to show how good of a nose Max had. Grant let Max sniff away and in little or no time Max sat and gave the sign that he had found the item. Grant opened the locker and there it was! The kids were amazed at how fast Max was able to locate the sock. “It was cool watching Max sniff the lockers and find the one that had the sock!” said one of the third grade students.

We all appreciated Officer Grant and Max taking time out of their busy day to come visit and answer questions the students had. It was great for the students to see how much training takes place to keep our community safe!


Join us one Saturday a month! Mar 21st Apr 18th May 2nd

Harrisburg High School Science Classrooms

3rd – 5th grade students welcome Cost is $20.00 per Saturday

Register your student monthly online at: https://harrisburghosa.shutterfly.com

Deadline for registration is the Wednesday before each Science Saturday with $20 due at check-in.

HHS HOSA members will be holding breakout sessions varying from dissections, chemistry experiments,

engineering projects, and other hands-on activities.

HOSA is a student organization at HHS focused on developing future healthcare professionals giving leadership opportunities, career explorations, and involving

them in community awareness and outreach.

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Freedom ElementaryHats & Bake SaleJEAN HUDSON & NICOLE VYHLIDAL

The Harrisburg school family has once again stepped up to offer support to a Freedom staff member’s family. Over $2,400 was raised to help cover medical expenses.

Students donated to have the opportunity to wear a hat to school. Staff members brought in baked goods that were sold as a free will donation. Thank you for all the participated!

QR CodesMS. VYHLIDAL, MS. SWENSON, MS. SIMONETT, MS. GACKE

With the help of the technology integrationist, Mr. Knips, second grade students learned how to create and use a technology tool, the QR code. A QR code is similar to a barcode. It is a matrix image that can be scanned using a mobile device like a smartphone or a tablet. When children scan the code using the camera on their tablet, they’ll be taken directly to what is linked specifically to the code.

Students were asked to create a riddle for an object or animal of their choice. They were asked to write four sentence clues to help the reader determine the answer to their riddle. After the guess was made they used

the i-Pad to scan the QR code to check to see if they were correct!

Liberty Elementary

National Gum DayMRS. SCHAEFERS, MRS. FINNICUM, MR. STOFFERAHN

Did you know that February 6 was National Gum Day? Well the 5th grade students at Liberty Elementary did and used this day as an opportunity to give back to those in need. The idea came from a 5th grade student in Mrs. Schaefers’ room. He got the idea from a magazine article and brought it to the attention of his teacher. Students then voted on a charity or organization that they would like to give their donations to and decided on the new Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls. Overall, the 5th grade students raised $60 towards this new organization that helps the homeless and less fortunate. It was a great way to see our students participate in a worthy cause and give back to those in need.


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