Patrick Henry 6th graders earned the opportunity to throw a pie in Mr. Hall's face by donating the most money to the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society Coin War. Thanks to Mr. Hall for being such a good sport!
Tomorrow is the last chance to purchase a Dance ticket during 1st period! It's also "Wear Red Day" to Support Red Ribbon Week!
Earlier this week, 8th graders from Patrick Henry visited SDSU through the Promising Future Fund. Students participated in a variety of activities and learned about several academic programs offered at SDSU. Science professors did several demonstrations for the students - one included creating indoor lighting on the stage! It was a great opportunity for our students to visit a college campus!
Patrick Henry Student of the Month is designed to recognize student achievement and showcase accomplishments in academics, extracurricular activities and exemplary character traits. Congratulations to our October Students of the Month in 6th, 7th and 8th grade!
Three Patrick Henry students participated in a chess tournament that was co-sponsored by Sioux Falls Community Education and Chess4Life. There were 58 students that participated from surrounding schools in grades K-10. Vihann, Sage and Horatio all contributed to the 1st place win for Patrick Henry! Vihann tied for 2nd place overall with 4 wins and 1 loss! Congratulations!
Put on your dancing shoes, Panthers! Student Council is sponsoring a Dance at Patrick Henry on Thursday, November 9 from 4:00-5:30. Students can purchase a ticket to the dance from their 1st period teacher this week only - October 23-27. $5.00 per ticket which includes 1 slice of pizza and pop. *Student IDs will be required to get into the dance!
The Fall Athletic events are winding down - just a few more events to go during the week of October 23-27. Finish strong, Panthers! If your child is interested in participating in Winter sports, sign-ups are open! Use the QR codes below or visit the Patrick Henry Athletics page and scroll down to the Winter section. https://sfsdathletics.k12.sd.us/middle-schools/patrick-henry-middle-school
Students could sign up for "Siouxland Surprise" for a WIN session this week.
Siouxland Library Staff visited Patrick Henry and led a session on painting pots! More Siouxland Surprise WIN sessions will be available throughout the year!
Patrick Henry is promoting Red Ribbon Week next week, October 23-27. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. The theme for this year is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug-Free!" Students are encouraged to dress-up next week in support of Red Ribbon Week!
October 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week - a time dedicated to ensuring the safety of our most precious cargo - our children. Thank you to all the Bus Drivers who work tirelessly to keep our Patrick Henry students safe as they head to and from school.
This Season a Flu Shot is More Important than Ever! Getting a flu vaccine is a great way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. There will be a SFSD Student Flu Shot Clinic held on Oct. 20 at Patrick Henry from 8:30 to 9:30am. (Middle School Students Only) More Information here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/1212849
Patrick Henry Staff would like to thank the Sioux Falls Education Foundation and Vern Eide for the Flyboy donuts during our staff meeting this week!
Congratulations to the 2023 Patrick Henry Cross Country Team! 8th grader, Priscilla Skroch, claimed the title of Metro Champion at the championship meet earlier this week. There were over 300 runners and 12 schools! Way to go, Panthers!
8th Grade Girls finished 2nd
8th Grade Boys finished 1st
7th Grade Girls finished 1st
7th Grade Boys finished 2nd
Reminder - Patrick Henry will hold a FREE Flu Shot Clinic this Friday, October 20, 2023 from 8:30-9:30 AM for students. A signed consent form is required.
Congratulations to Ava, Gus, Julia and Saylor! They each designed a bookmark for the Library Bookmark Contest and Patrick Henry students voted their designs as their Top 4 favorites. Bookmarks have been printed for students to take when they check-out books!
October is National Principals Month! National Principals Month is a tribute to the pivotal role principals play in leading our schools and shaping the future of our students. It's no secret that principals are busy people, often wearing several different hats and working across many different areas of a school. Let’s celebrate the extraordinary individuals at the helm of Patrick Henry and the differences they make every day. Mrs. Sharping, Mr. Noll and Mr. Hall - we celebrate you!
Meet the Zebras of Team 7-2! Students in Mrs. Rentschler's Science class were learning about the parts of a cell. They were able to apply what they learned about the cell parts and functions as they designed their own cells!
The Panthers have a busy week of athletics for the week of October 16-20!
It's National School Lunch Week! Schools across the country recognize the benefits of healthy school meals during the week of October 9-13, 2023. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been fueling student achievement in and out of the classroom for more than 75 years. SFSD is lucky to have a highly dedicated staff of child nutritionists who make sure that all of our students are well nourished for a full day of learning. We appreciate the Cafe Crew at Patrick Henry and thank them for everything they do, this week and every week!
The Patrick Henry Panther Marching Band had a fantastic performance at the "Festival of Bands" in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 7.
