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MAP Testing Reminder

MAP Testing will take place December 8 and 9. Please make sure your student is at school on these days, as testing will occur during their core classes.

Helpful Tips for a Successful Testing Day:

✔️ Get a good night’s sleep.

✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast.

✔️ Bring a charged Chromebook and headphones.

✔️ Arrive on time.

✔️ Do your best and take your time.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

 

🎶 Upcoming Fine Arts Events

We’re excited to share our upcoming music and performance events. We hope to see you there as we celebrate our talented students!

📅 Monday, December 8 @ 7:00 PM
7th/8th Grade Chorus Concert
Location: Performing Arts Center – Historic Theater

📅 Tuesday, December 9 @ 7:00 PM
EMS Christmas Orchestra Concert
Location: East Middle School – Cafeteria

📅 Wednesday, December 10 @ 2:20 PM
6th Grade Musical
Location: East Middle School – Cafeteria

Come support our student performers and enjoy a wonderful week of music and celebration!

 

🎄 Join Us for the 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up!

We’re excited to celebrate the holiday season with our 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up at school! Each day will have a fun theme for students to participate in while keeping outfits school-appropriate.

We encourage all students to join in the festive spirit, show their creativity, and have fun celebrating together. Safety and school dress code policies still apply for all dress-up days.

Let’s make this holiday season a joyful and memorable one!

 

❄️ Frozen Wonderland Dance – December 12

We are looking forward to our Frozen Wonderland Dance on Friday, December 12! Students will follow a short-day schedule for the event.

What Parents Need to Know:

❄️ Dress Code & Conduct:
Students must follow all school dress code and behavior expectations during the dance.

❄️ Concessions (Rappy’s):
If your student would like to purchase snacks or drinks, please send money with them in the morning.
This helps avoid disruptions in class from students calling home during class for money.

❄️ Eligibility Requirements:
The dance is a privilege, and students must meet the criteria to attend.
To be eligible, students must have no more than one F when referencing the semester 1 grades in Skyward.

❄️ Work Rooms:
Students who have more than one F will go to designated work rooms.
They will still be counted present when working in these rooms. Pulling students out early because they’re disappointed about missing the dance can prevent them from getting caught up and meeting expectations.

 

Thank you for helping us ensure a fun and successful event for all students!

 

 

Winter Bingo Night at Central High School

 

News from McKinney-Vento

Click on the links below for schedules and resources.

RCAA Feeding SD Food Pantry  2025-2026
Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Distribution- December 2025
 
 

Raptor Den- Update

Raptor Den will not meet for the rest of the semester. It will resume in February—more information to come.

 

Dungeons & Dragons

Adventure awaits! Join the Dungeons & Dragons Club and explore a world of imagination, strategy, and storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome to roll the dice and embark on epic quests with friends

Game nights will be Thursdays, and gametime will be 3:07-5:00 with pickup/cleanup starting at 4:50. Room 231.

Student Council

Student Council meets every other Monday in Room 204. Next meeting is Monday, December 8th. 

 

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Math Counts

Do you enjoy solving challenging math problems and competing with your peers? Join the MathCounts Club! Members work together to strengthen their problem-solving skills and prepare for local and regional competitions.

If you’re interested in joining, please meet with Mr. Reeve  to be added to the roster.

The first meeting will be Dec. 8th from 3:15-4:15pm. 

MathCounts Information
 

Middle School Activities

Requirements to participate in sports:

  • A current physical on file

  • Activities concussion form completed (found under Online Forms in Skyward Family Access)

  • $25 registration fee paid

Sports Questions
If you have any questions about sports, please email the coach for your child’s grade level.

Girls Basketball Games

Monday, December 8

8th grade RC Christian vs East — 4:00/5:15 PM at East Middle School

7th/8th grade South C vs East C — 5:15 PM at North Middle School 

 

Tuesday, December 9

7th grade West vs East  — 4:00 / 5:15 PM at East Middle School 

8th grade East vs Southwest —4:00/5:15 at Southwest Middle School 

 

Wednesday, December 10

7th/8th grade Southwest Silver C vs East C —4:00pm at East Middle School 

 

Thursday, December 11

7th grade East vs North — 4:00pm at North Middle School

Wrestling Meets

Tuesday, December 9

All Schools — 4:00 PM at  Douglas High School

 

Thursday, December 18

All City— 4:00 PM at East Middle School

 

Boys Basketball and Cheer/Dance

Signups are starting Monday 12-8 in the lunchroom

Signup for:

                 6th boys basketball

                 7th boys basketball

                 8th boys basketball

                 7 and 8 girls cheer and dance.

 

 
East Middle School

4860 Homestead St. Rapid City, SD 57703 - 605-394-4092