🏀🍬 Patrick Henry has its own version of March Madness—and it’s SWEET!
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! 🍫🍭
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! 🍫🍭
Our 6th and 8th grade Honors students did an outstanding job representing Patrick Henry at the National History Day Regional Competition last week! 🎉We are proud of all the students who participated. Congratulations to those who qualified for the State Competition at SDSU on April 8th! 👏 Check out some highlights from the day and join us in celebrating their achievements!
Last Friday’s Panther Party was a great afternoon of fun at Patrick Henry! Students enjoyed the photo booth, bingo, volleyball, gaga ball, and music with friends. 📸🎶🏐 A big thank you to our PTO for sponsoring the event and to the parents who volunteered their time to help make the event run smoothly. We appreciate your support in creating fun opportunities for our students! 🐾
Looks like the weather is keeping us on our toes! ❄️➡️☀️ After this weekend’s snow, we’re looking forward to warmer days ahead as 7th and 8th grade track practices begin this week. It’s also the final performance of the season for our Performance Dance team on Tuesday at George McGovern — good luck, Panthers! And don’t forget: No School Friday for students and staff. 🐾
Our gym was full of energy after school on Thursday as 7th and 8th grade students formed teams to take on the staff in our Student Council sponsored Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game — and let’s just say…the students came ready to play! 💪
After some friendly competition, great rallies, and plenty of laughs, the students came out on top this year! 👏 The staff gave it their best effort, but the student teams showed some serious volleyball skills.
Thanks to all the students and staff who played and cheered from the sidelines — staff might need a little extra practice before the rematch next year! 😄🐾
After some friendly competition, great rallies, and plenty of laughs, the students came out on top this year! 👏 The staff gave it their best effort, but the student teams showed some serious volleyball skills.
Thanks to all the students and staff who played and cheered from the sidelines — staff might need a little extra practice before the rematch next year! 😄🐾
Congrats to Alissa and Horacio, our Athletes of the Week!
Alissa is recognized for her leadership, positivity, and willingness to keep improving while supporting her teammates. Horacio has been a tremendous team player all season, bringing leadership, energy, and encouragement both on and off the court.
Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
Alissa is recognized for her leadership, positivity, and willingness to keep improving while supporting her teammates. Horacio has been a tremendous team player all season, bringing leadership, energy, and encouragement both on and off the court.
Great work, Panthers! 💙💛🐾
For this year’s “Tales on the Trails” Everybody Reads initiative in March, Patrick Henry students are tracking the books they finish — from picture books and audiobooks to chapter books and graphic novels — on our giant South Dakota map display outside the library. 📚🗺️
We’ve challenged every student to read at least one book this month, and every book counts toward our community goal of 500,000 books! Learn more and follow the progress here:
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/programs-and-education/all-ages/everybody-reads
What book are you reading right now? Tell us in the comments! 📚
Let’s hit the trails and get reading, Panthers! 🐾📖✨
We’ve challenged every student to read at least one book this month, and every book counts toward our community goal of 500,000 books! Learn more and follow the progress here:
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/programs-and-education/all-ages/everybody-reads
What book are you reading right now? Tell us in the comments! 📚
Let’s hit the trails and get reading, Panthers! 🐾📖✨
🐾 Volunteers Needed for the Panther Party! 🎉
The Panther Party is coming up this Friday from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we still need a few more volunteers to help make this fun event possible for our students! If you’re able to lend a hand, please consider signing up below. Even a small amount of time makes a big difference! Thank you for helping make the Panther Party a great experience for our students! 🐾
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
The Panther Party is coming up this Friday from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we still need a few more volunteers to help make this fun event possible for our students! If you’re able to lend a hand, please consider signing up below. Even a small amount of time makes a big difference! Thank you for helping make the Panther Party a great experience for our students! 🐾
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who took time to attend conferences at Patrick Henry Middle School. We appreciate the partnership between home and school—it makes a meaningful difference for our students. Connecting about progress, goals, and growth helps ensure every student has the support they need to succeed.
A special thank you to our PTO for providing meals for our teachers during conference nights. Your support and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated by our staff. 💙💛🐾
A special thank you to our PTO for providing meals for our teachers during conference nights. Your support and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated by our staff. 💙💛🐾
💛 Shout Out to Our Students of the Month! 💛
These Panthers make responsible choices, treat others with respect, and keep our school safe. Thanks for showing us what PHMS pride looks like in action!
These Panthers make responsible choices, treat others with respect, and keep our school safe. Thanks for showing us what PHMS pride looks like in action!
🎉🐾 Panther Party is THIS Friday! 🐾🎉
The Panther Party is coming up Friday, March 13 from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we’re excited for an afternoon of fun with friends! Students can look forward to music, games, volleyball, gaga ball, bingo, a photo booth, and food!
🎟️This is a FREE event sponsored by the PTO, but it is a ticketed event for students who sign up. The sign-up link will be posted on Team Canvas pages on Tuesday and Wednesday, and tickets will be distributed during PRO on Friday to students who have signed up.
➡️We’re also still looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. If you’re able to help, please use the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
The Panther Party is coming up Friday, March 13 from 4:00–5:30 PM, and we’re excited for an afternoon of fun with friends! Students can look forward to music, games, volleyball, gaga ball, bingo, a photo booth, and food!
🎟️This is a FREE event sponsored by the PTO, but it is a ticketed event for students who sign up. The sign-up link will be posted on Team Canvas pages on Tuesday and Wednesday, and tickets will be distributed during PRO on Friday to students who have signed up.
➡️We’re also still looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. If you’re able to help, please use the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
Here’s a look at what’s happening at PHMS this week! Have a great week, Panthers! 🐾
March is National Athletic Training Month! 🩺💪
Athletic trainers are recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active. As health care professionals, they are highly educated and dedicated to the job at hand. You can find athletic trainers serving in high schools, middle schools, colleges, corporations, professional sports, the military, performing arts, clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.
Patrick Henry Athletics would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Nicole Pederson of Sanford Health for the incredible care she provides to our athletes every single day. We are grateful for you!
Athletic trainers are recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active. As health care professionals, they are highly educated and dedicated to the job at hand. You can find athletic trainers serving in high schools, middle schools, colleges, corporations, professional sports, the military, performing arts, clinics, hospitals, and physician offices.
Patrick Henry Athletics would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Nicole Pederson of Sanford Health for the incredible care she provides to our athletes every single day. We are grateful for you!
🎷🏆 Congratulations to our 8th Grade Jazz Band! 🏆🎷They took 1st place at the “Augustana Jazz on the Upper Great Plains” Festival! Competing against 11 bands from Iowa and South Dakota, they made history as the first Jazz Band from PHMS to ever win this competition!
👏 Outstanding Soloist Awards went to:
Dries Jibben
Ronan Jensen
Jayden Boerboom
Ian Shoemaker
Brittany Velasquez-Rivas
Henry Venhuizen
Andrew Barlow
We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication. Way to represent PHMS! 🐾🎶💙
👏 Outstanding Soloist Awards went to:
Dries Jibben
Ronan Jensen
Jayden Boerboom
Ian Shoemaker
Brittany Velasquez-Rivas
Henry Venhuizen
Andrew Barlow
We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication. Way to represent PHMS! 🐾🎶💙
🎉🐾 PANTHER PARTY is coming! 🐾🎉
Get ready for an all-school celebration you won’t want to miss! Join us Friday, March 13th from 4:00–5:30 PM for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and Panther pride!
Students will enjoy music, games, volleyball, gaga ball, bingo, a photo booth, and food — including pizza, chips, pop, and candy — all sponsored by our PTO! 🍕🎶📸
Volunteers help make this event a success! If you’re able to lend a hand, please check out the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
Get ready for an all-school celebration you won’t want to miss! Join us Friday, March 13th from 4:00–5:30 PM for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and Panther pride!
Students will enjoy music, games, volleyball, gaga ball, bingo, a photo booth, and food — including pizza, chips, pop, and candy — all sponsored by our PTO! 🍕🎶📸
Volunteers help make this event a success! If you’re able to lend a hand, please check out the sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAC29A7FE3-62529723-phms
It’s School Social Worker Week, and we’re celebrating one of the very best! Patrick Henry is fortunate to have Allison Reuland supporting our students and families each day. Her compassion, calm presence, and commitment to helping students overcome challenges make a lasting impact in our building. She works behind the scenes to ensure every student feels supported, heard, and valued. Thank you, Allison, for being such an important part of the Patrick Henry family. We are grateful for you every day! 💛💙
🏀 It’s GAME WEEK at Patrick Henry — and these are the last basketball games of the season!
First up — Tuesday, March 3 — our 8th grade boys play their final game of the year! Let’s pack the gym, celebrate this group, and show your school spirit.
Then on Friday, March 6, our 7th grade boys wrap up their season at home against Brandon Valley. Don’t miss the PHMS Dance Team performing at halftime! 💙
⏰Games start at 4:15
See you there, Panthers! 🐾
First up — Tuesday, March 3 — our 8th grade boys play their final game of the year! Let’s pack the gym, celebrate this group, and show your school spirit.
Then on Friday, March 6, our 7th grade boys wrap up their season at home against Brandon Valley. Don’t miss the PHMS Dance Team performing at halftime! 💙
⏰Games start at 4:15
See you there, Panthers! 🐾
🤼♂️ What a great season for our Panther wrestlers! The 7th and 8th grade girls and boys showed growth, grit, and sportsmanship all season long — from first-time wrestlers learning the basics to experienced competitors battling through tough matches. Congratulations to all of our wrestlers on a fantastic season!
✨Patrick Henry is celebrating Inclusion Week!✨
Our newly formed Best Buddies student group is proud to promote kindness, belonging, and acceptance for all. Throughout the week, students are invited to participate in fun dress-up days and intentionally look for ways to include others in our classrooms, hallways, and activities.
A special highlight of the week is Spread the Word Day on March 4 💙 — a national movement led by Special Olympics and supported by Best Buddies International that encourages the use of respectful, inclusive language and actions to end the exclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together, we can continue building a school community where everyone feels seen 👀, valued 💛, and included 🤗.
Our newly formed Best Buddies student group is proud to promote kindness, belonging, and acceptance for all. Throughout the week, students are invited to participate in fun dress-up days and intentionally look for ways to include others in our classrooms, hallways, and activities.
A special highlight of the week is Spread the Word Day on March 4 💙 — a national movement led by Special Olympics and supported by Best Buddies International that encourages the use of respectful, inclusive language and actions to end the exclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together, we can continue building a school community where everyone feels seen 👀, valued 💛, and included 🤗.
PHMS is ready for a great week! The week is packed with fun dress-up days for Inclusion Week, basketball games, Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday evening, and All-State Band on Friday. Let’s make it a great week, Panthers! 🐾
