IMPORTANT PTA NEWS!

Attention Parents/Guardians –

The East Middle School PTA had their first meeting of the year on September 11th, 2025. With attendance at this meeting being extremely low, a hard decision was made. Without the needed volunteers to help plan and run the event, we will have no choice but to cancel Turkey Bingo. If you are able to volunteer, please contact us by September 26th, 2025. If we do not have the needed volunteers by this date, there will be no Turkey Bingo this year. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Millard at Jennifer.Millard@k12.sd.us

The PTA cannot run without a board. We are looking for new board members: ALL positions are currently available. If you have any questions or would like to participate and be a part of the board, please reach out to Kim Weaver at Kimberly.weaver@k12.sd.us

Unfortunately, with low attendance at our monthly meetings and the possible cancelation of our main fundraiser, the East PTA will struggle to support our school community: funding conference meals for teachers, cool incentives for students, help with teacher appreciation week, and more. These are things the students and staff look forward to each year. If this trend continues with no attendance at meetings, the East PTA will have to dissolve, and East will lose an important and helpful resource. 

If you have any questions about anything involving the PTA, please reach out to Kim Weaver or Jennifer Millard at the addresses above. 

Thank You,

East PTA

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Hello!

WOW! We had an incredible meeting about our May 2026 trip to Washington, DC and the energy was absolutely electric! I want all of our students to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of educational travel!

Visit our trip website at  https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-east-middle-school-dc-225403/ to dive into the itinerary highlights, registration details, and all the important information. Make sure to watch the video!

Ready to secure your spot? Here's what you need to know:

- Trip ID: 225403– Use this to register at https://worldstrides.com/register/ or call 800-468-5899

-Financial assistance and affordable payment plans are available! Don't let cost be a barrier – FLAG financial assistance may be available to help make this dream trip a reality. Call 800-468-5899 to learn more. You can also sign up for an affordable payment plan!  

- Time is ticking! Spots are filling up fast, and we want your student to be part of this incredible journey. The memories they'll make, the confidence they'll gain, and the world they'll see through new eyes – it's all waiting for them.

Don't let this opportunity slip away!

All the best,

Mrs. Bonnie Thovson and Mr. Trevor Scantlin

P.S. Still have questions? We're here to help make this adventure happen for your family! 🌟

September: 22, 23, & 24 (Monday. Tuesday, & Wednesday)

📍 Raptor Den takes place in room 203 after school until 4:00 p.m.

🚌 Bus Drop-Off Schedule:

• 4:15 – Origin East MS (loading behind school by football field)

• Drop off:

  • 4:22 – Copperfield Dr. @ Cadillac Dr.

  • 4:28 – 4887 Longview Rd. (Dollar General)

  • 4:34 – Brookdale (mailboxes lot 96) MS

  • 4:39 – 235 Waterloo St. (Roosevelt Ice Arena)

  • 4:46 – Cheyenne Blvd. & Northern Lights Blvd.

Fans attending athletic events are reminded that they are still on school grounds, and all school rules remain in place.

• Fans waiting out front are expected to behave appropriately and show respect to visiting teams and families as they enter East Middle School.

• Fans/spectators must remain in the stands and should not move to other areas of the school or grounds, or roam/play/hang out outside the game location.

• Administrators have the authority to restrict continued entrance to after-school sporting events if a student repeatedly misbehaves.

• If a student is asked to leave, parents will be contacted for immediate pick-up.

• After each game, we kindly ask everyone to clean up their area and help pick up any trash left behind.

Student Academic Requirements

• 5 or fewer missing assignments

• No more than 1 F on Skyward

Show your school spirit! 🎉
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