📚 Yearbooks are almost here!📚
Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day of school. A limited number of extra copies will be available for purchase that day for $25 while supplies last. Priority will go to 8th graders first, then 7th grade, followed by 6th grade. If you’re unsure whether you already purchased a yearbook, please check with Mrs. Nelsen in the counseling office. ✏️😊
Yearbooks will be handed out on the last day of school. A limited number of extra copies will be available for purchase that day for $25 while supplies last. Priority will go to 8th graders first, then 7th grade, followed by 6th grade. If you’re unsure whether you already purchased a yearbook, please check with Mrs. Nelsen in the counseling office. ✏️😊
Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 💙
Yesterday was National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and we want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Heyd! Patrick Henry is so lucky to have Mrs. Heyd supporting our students each day. Her hard work, dedication, and passion for helping students grow in confidence and communication makes a lasting impact on our school community. We appreciate all she does for PHMS!
Yesterday was National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and we want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Heyd! Patrick Henry is so lucky to have Mrs. Heyd supporting our students each day. Her hard work, dedication, and passion for helping students grow in confidence and communication makes a lasting impact on our school community. We appreciate all she does for PHMS!
Our NASA TechRise team was featured by KELOLAND News! 🚀🌕 These students have spent the past several months designing, building, and testing a real experiment for microgravity conditions through NASA’s TechRise Student Challenge. We’re so proud of their hard work, growth, and dedication throughout this journey. Check out the news clip and help cheer them on as launch day gets closer! https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/sf-students-win-chance-to-participate-in-nasa-project/
♻️ Attention PHMS 8th Graders! ♻️
Please recycle your binder after school on Tuesday, May 19th! If you no longer plan to use your binder in high school, donate it to help future students.
📍 Drop-off tables will be set up by the 8th grade door (Door C).
🎁 Everyone who donates will receive a small prize!
Let’s work together to reduce waste and give school supplies a second life! 💚
Please recycle your binder after school on Tuesday, May 19th! If you no longer plan to use your binder in high school, donate it to help future students.
📍 Drop-off tables will be set up by the 8th grade door (Door C).
🎁 Everyone who donates will receive a small prize!
Let’s work together to reduce waste and give school supplies a second life! 💚
What a FINAL Friday at Patrick Henry! 🎉 Last Friday was packed with learning and celebrations across our school:
🦈 Team 7-2 wowed us with their Shark Tank presentations
🧪 Team 6-3 shared their Hero in Science presentations
📚 Our 7th graders celebrated Outsiders Day
🚀 The NASA TechRise Team showcased their final presentation and hard work
💙 We also celebrated our incredible mentors at our Mentor Party and thanked them for the time, support, and encouragement they shared with students this year!
🐥And the excitement continued as Team 6-3 shared the chicks that hatched earlier in the week with other classrooms around Patrick Henry! Classrooms had the chance to “chick-sit” while the chicks spent the day spreading excitement throughout the building.
Panthers, we’ve made it to the final week of the school year! This week includes Chromebook check-ins, yearbook distribution, 8th grade celebration activities, and our last day of school on Wednesday. Finish strong, and have a safe and relaxing summer!
It's time to start preparing to turn in school Chromebooks and chargers! Thank you for helping make Chromebook collection quick and easy! 🙌
✅ Chromebook
✅ Charger
✅ Your name clearly labeled on both items
✅ Chromebook
✅ Charger
✅ Your name clearly labeled on both items
🏅 Missed Athletics Information Night? No worries!
Student athletes and families can review all of the important information from the presentation here:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2vrruh2w
The presentation includes details about:
✅ Upcoming sports seasons
✅ Eligibility requirements
✅ Physical forms
✅ Schedules & expectations
Please review the information and reach out to Mr. Clarke with any questions.
📧 Athletics Coordinator – Jameson Clarke Email: Jameson.Clarke@k12.sd.us
Student athletes and families can review all of the important information from the presentation here:
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2vrruh2w
The presentation includes details about:
✅ Upcoming sports seasons
✅ Eligibility requirements
✅ Physical forms
✅ Schedules & expectations
Please review the information and reach out to Mr. Clarke with any questions.
📧 Athletics Coordinator – Jameson Clarke Email: Jameson.Clarke@k12.sd.us
🎶 City Lights will be singing the National Anthem at the Sioux Falls Canaries Home Opener on Monday, May 18th! Come support the PHMS Choir Department while enjoying a fun night at the ballpark! 💙💛
🎟 Tickets: https://tickets.sfcanaries.com/events/40898-lake-country-dockhounds-vs-sioux-falls-canaries?promo_code=PHMS26
➡️Use promo code: PHMS26
🎟 Tickets: https://tickets.sfcanaries.com/events/40898-lake-country-dockhounds-vs-sioux-falls-canaries?promo_code=PHMS26
➡️Use promo code: PHMS26
Patrick Henry was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday morning as we welcomed our incoming 6th graders for a visit! Students explored the building, learned more about life at Patrick Henry, listened to performances by our Jazz Band and City Lights groups, and asked some great questions! We loved meeting this future group of Panthers and are looking forward to welcoming them to Patrick Henry next Fall!
Earlier this week, Patrick Henry 8th graders stepped back in time as the Old Courthouse Museum brought interactive Civil War presentations to our school! This annual 8th grade tradition gives students an opportunity to better understand the life of a Union soldier during the Civil War. Reenactors taught students how to march and shared information about Civil War flags, tents, and the gear soldiers carried and used. Teams 8-1, 8-2, and 8-3 all participated in this engaging learning experience. Thank you to the Old Courthouse Museum for helping history come alive for our students!
🏃♂️💨 Record Breakers! 💨🏃♂️
Congratulations to Rylan Beaner, Crosby Ogdahl, Misael Tapia Arreola, and David Irakoze for breaking the 7th Grade Boys 4x200 Meter Relay school record at the Metro Meet on Thursday, May 7! The team raced to an incredible new record time of 1:45.41! 🔥👏 What an amazing accomplishment and a great representation of hard work, teamwork, and determination. Way to go, boys!
Congratulations to Rylan Beaner, Crosby Ogdahl, Misael Tapia Arreola, and David Irakoze for breaking the 7th Grade Boys 4x200 Meter Relay school record at the Metro Meet on Thursday, May 7! The team raced to an incredible new record time of 1:45.41! 🔥👏 What an amazing accomplishment and a great representation of hard work, teamwork, and determination. Way to go, boys!
Mr. Long was recently presented with a plaque from the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association, honoring him as the Assistant Boys Coach of the Year for his work at Lincoln High School! 🏆🤼 We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful to have such a dedicated educator and coach at Patrick Henry. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Long! 👏
All library books are now due! Please take a moment to check backpacks, lockers, bedrooms, and under car seats for any PHMS library books that need to be returned. Returning books helps make sure everyone can enjoy great reads next year! 💙💛
Looking for something fun and meaningful for your child to do this summer? 🩺☀️ There are still spots left for the Summer Healthcare Camp for Fall 2026 7th–9th grade students.
Students will:
✔ Explore healthcare careers
✔ Practice hands-on skills
✔ Meet real-life healthcare professionals
See flyer for details!
Registration is open through May 17!
Learn more and register at: CTECareerCamps.com
Students will:
✔ Explore healthcare careers
✔ Practice hands-on skills
✔ Meet real-life healthcare professionals
See flyer for details!
Registration is open through May 17!
Learn more and register at: CTECareerCamps.com
Panthers, this is our last full week of school—let’s finish strong! Stay focused, keep working hard, and make these final days count. 💛💙
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize the incredible educators of Patrick Henry. In this video, students share special messages to surprise their teachers—reminding us just how much those daily moments of encouragement, patience, and support truly mean. To our teachers: thank you for showing up, building connections, and making a lasting impact on your students’ lives every single day. We appreciate you not just this week, but all year long! 👏👏 Video Link: https://youtu.be/ytxfIxRCUJ8
A huge THANK YOU to our Patrick Henry PTO and Student Council for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special! 🐾 From cookies and treats to breakfast, lunch, and ice cream, every thoughtful gesture throughout the week reminded our staff how valued and appreciated they are. We also want to thank our students and families for their encouraging words, smiles, and continued support each day. We are grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive school community. Patrick Henry is a special place because of all of YOU! 💛💙
Huge thanks to Dr. Zack Schulte and Dr. Marianna Madeo from Augustana College for bringing science to life for our 7th grade students at Patrick Henry Middle School! 🔬⚗️ Students were amazed and entertained as they explored chemical reactions, chemical and physical changes, and how matter exchanges energy through exciting hands-on demonstrations. Seeing the concepts they’ve studied all year come alive through real-world applications made for an unforgettable learning experience!
📸 Please note: the pictures are screenshots from video clips, so some images may appear blurry.
📸 Please note: the pictures are screenshots from video clips, so some images may appear blurry.
🎤 8th Grade Poetry Slam 🎤
Earlier this week, our 8th graders took the stage and shared their voices at this year’s Patrick Henry Poetry Slam! Students spent time crafting original poems in their ELA classes, and representatives from each team were selected to perform in front of the entire 8th grade class. It’s such a fun tradition and a great reminder of the creativity, courage, and talent in this group. As the year winds down, moments like these make the memories even more special. 💙💛
Earlier this week, our 8th graders took the stage and shared their voices at this year’s Patrick Henry Poetry Slam! Students spent time crafting original poems in their ELA classes, and representatives from each team were selected to perform in front of the entire 8th grade class. It’s such a fun tradition and a great reminder of the creativity, courage, and talent in this group. As the year winds down, moments like these make the memories even more special. 💙💛
