Every child who will attend school in the Sioux Falls School District for the 2026-2027 school year must complete an annual update. This is required every year to ensure that student information, such as data privacy, emergency, and health information, is correct and up to date.
Complete the update using your desktop or laptop computer in just a few minutes through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account that can be found here --->https://siouxfallssd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/siouxfalls.jsp
Need help with the update? Please call your child's school or the Student Records and Registration Office at 605-367-7952.

📚✨ Happy Belated National School Librarian Day! ✨📚
Last Saturday was National School Librarian Day—let’s give a shoutout to Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Ostman for inspiring a love of reading and supporting our students every day. Thank you for creating a space where students feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn. 💕📖

Out of 17 submissions, Ian’s stunning photo—captured in the beautiful Black Hills—rose to the top. 🌄✨
His winning piece has been printed on canvas and will proudly hang in our school library, inspiring students for years to come! Thank you to everyone who participated—we loved seeing your creativity through the lens! 📷

A big Thank You to Mr. Hall and Mrs. Nissen for the leadership, care, and support they bring to Patrick Henry every day. We appreciate all they do to make our school a great place to learn and grow! 💙💛

🔨🍕 Pizza, Pop & Power Tools = Powerful Possibilities! 💪✨
A group of our 8th grade girls had a blast at Pizza, Pop & Power Tools earlier in March —a hands-on construction event hosted by the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota! From welding and carpentry to operating heavy equipment and working with concrete, they explored the world of skilled trades in the best way—by jumping right in. Guided by female mentors from the National Association of Women in Construction, they built skills, confidence, and maybe even sparked a new passion or future career path. 🚧💡










Welcome back, Panthers! We hope you had a great Spring Break and are ready for the week ahead. We’re officially in the final stretch of the school year… let’s stay focused, work hard, and finish strong! 💙💛

From the first stickers on our South Dakota map to the final stretch, it’s been fun to watch our display fill up — each sticker representing a finished book.
Keep the pages turning, Panthers — the adventure doesn’t stop here! 📖








Bravo to the cast and crew of Shrek Jr. The Musical! 🎭✨ Their hard work, talent, and teamwork truly paid off on stage. From the performers in the spotlight to the stage crew who made it all happen, it takes a team to create something this magical—and they did just that!
We’d also like to recognize the outstanding creative team—Nancy Henrichsen, Kayla Snyder, Gaea Noordsy, Mrs. Meyer, and Mrs. Stadem—for their creativity that brought this show to life. 💫
We are proud of the time, effort, and heart everyone poured into every rehearsal and performance. Thank you for sharing these talents with the Patrick Henry community! 🎶










Wednesday is April 1—April Fool’s Day! 👀 It’s also National Walking Day 🚶♀️🚶♂️—get outside and get moving if the weather cooperates!
Be sure to check out the details below for everything happening this week! 📅

💚Opening night was a hit!💚
Our students rocked their first performance of Shrek Jr. the Musical last night—and they’re ready to do it again! Join us tonight or Saturday and see for yourself!

8th graders put their knife skills to the test with a fresh Pico de Gallo & Guacamole lab, while 7th graders whipped up light and delicious Lemon Soufflés. 🍴✨
In FCS, it’s more than just cooking—students step into real kitchen roles like Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Assistant while practicing the mise en place method (“everything in its place”) just like the pros.
Before they ever step into the kitchen, students must pass a safety assessment (80% or higher!) and follow important kitchen guidelines to keep everyone safe and successful. 🔪✅
💡 Fun fact: A sharp knife is actually safer than a dull one—it cuts cleanly and is less likely to slip!
From teamwork to life skills, these labs are helping students build confidence one recipe at a time. 💛









🍔✨ Burgers for a cause = the best kind of combo! ✨🍔
Skip cooking tonight and head to Red Robin—where your meal helps the Patrick Henry! 🙌
💥 20% of sales go back to our PTO
📍 Empire Mall location
📅 Today only!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let’s turn dinner into support for our students! ❤️

Congrats to our 6 students who competed at the State MATHCOUNTS competition—our team brought home 2nd place overall! 🥈
👏 Dylan – 2nd place
👏 Luke – 4th place
👏 Wyatt – 6th place
👏 Finn – 11th place
👏 Andrew – 12th place
👏 Vihaan – 20th place
A huge shoutout to Dylan and Luke for qualifying for Nationals—what an incredible accomplishment! 🎉
Out of 38 competitors, this is an amazing showing. Special thanks to their coach, Miss Haugland, for her leadership and support! 👏
MATHCOUNTS empowers students across the country to build confidence and problem-solving skills for future STEM success. 🚀


Ellie, Bella, and Charlize’s winning designs are in full bloom for the Library Bookmark Contest! 🌷 These creative, spring-inspired bookmarks will be printed and available in the library, so students—be sure to grab one the next time you check out a book! Thank you to all of our talented artists who helped us celebrate spring and the joy of reading. Happy spring and happy reading! 🌼📖✨
(Not pictured: Cora from Team 7.3)

Charlotte brings incredible energy and positivity to every performance, always lifting up those around her. Momo is being recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and leadership on the Tennis team earlier this Fall, representing our school with dedication and excellence. Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾



Our bracket of 16 favorite candies kicked off last week, and we’re already down to the Elite 8! The competition is heating up as students vote each week to decide which candy advances. 🔥
Will chocolate take the crown, or will a fruity favorite pull off the upset? 👀
Stay tuned to see which candy comes out on top! 🍫🍭

