Big news Panthers…we’re traveling to Japan in summer of 2028 and YOU’RE INVITED!! Current 6th and 7th graders are eligible for this incredible, 9 day journey through Japan’s unique blend of tradition, pop culture, and innovation on a trip designed just for middle schoolers. We are having a one-time information meeting to learn all about this opportunity. Please be sure to RSVP to the meeting to save $250 here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/287hewy
🐾🎁 Give the gift of Panther Pride! 🎁🐾
The Panther Pride Spirit Wear Store is NOW OPEN for the holidays! Missed ordering earlier this year? Here’s your chance to grab some gear for your favorite Panther!
🛍️ Order through 11:59 p.m. on November 16.
🏫 Ship to school FREE! Orders will be distributed before Christmas break.
🎄 Keeping it a surprise? Ship to your home for a fee.
🐾 Patrick Henry Middle School receives 10% of every order!
Shop here: https://ph-winter-26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📣 Fall order reminder: Some fall spirit wear orders are still waiting in the main office. Please have your student stop by to pick yours up if you ordered!
The Panther Pride Spirit Wear Store is NOW OPEN for the holidays! Missed ordering earlier this year? Here’s your chance to grab some gear for your favorite Panther!
🛍️ Order through 11:59 p.m. on November 16.
🏫 Ship to school FREE! Orders will be distributed before Christmas break.
🎄 Keeping it a surprise? Ship to your home for a fee.
🐾 Patrick Henry Middle School receives 10% of every order!
Shop here: https://ph-winter-26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
📣 Fall order reminder: Some fall spirit wear orders are still waiting in the main office. Please have your student stop by to pick yours up if you ordered!
🎶🐾 The Patrick Henry Fall Dance, sponsored by the PHMS Student Council, will be on Friday, November 6th, from 4:00–5:30 PM in the gym! The cost is $5.00, which includes admission, 2 slices of pizza, and pop! 🍕🥤
🎟️ Tickets **MUST be purchased from PRO teachers by Tuesday, November 3rd. No late tickets will be sold. Tickets and student ID are required for entry!**
🚗 Please have rides ready at 5:30 PM for pickup outside the front doors.
🙋 We still need parent volunteers! Please fill out this form if interested: https://forms.gle/LF4NywogHTNzy8D58
Thanks to Student Council for sponsoring the fun! 🐾
🎟️ Tickets **MUST be purchased from PRO teachers by Tuesday, November 3rd. No late tickets will be sold. Tickets and student ID are required for entry!**
🚗 Please have rides ready at 5:30 PM for pickup outside the front doors.
🙋 We still need parent volunteers! Please fill out this form if interested: https://forms.gle/LF4NywogHTNzy8D58
Thanks to Student Council for sponsoring the fun! 🐾
🍂 Hello, November! A new month and a new quarter mean a fresh start for our Panthers! 💙💛
Fall sports are wrapping up—thank you to our athletes, coaches, and fans for a great season! 👏 We’ve got plenty to look forward to this week, from clubs and music to the Spelling Bee qualifier and Friday’s Student Council Dance!
🎟️ Don’t forget: Tuesday is the last day to buy dance tickets!
Take a peek at this week’s events and let’s make it a great start to 2nd Quarter! 🐾
Fall sports are wrapping up—thank you to our athletes, coaches, and fans for a great season! 👏 We’ve got plenty to look forward to this week, from clubs and music to the Spelling Bee qualifier and Friday’s Student Council Dance!
🎟️ Don’t forget: Tuesday is the last day to buy dance tickets!
Take a peek at this week’s events and let’s make it a great start to 2nd Quarter! 🐾
🎃 Tricks, treats, and plenty of laughs! 👻
Patrick Henry staff celebrated the day before Halloween with a little Trick or Treat fun! Pull a “trick” slip, and perform a silly trick or prank. Pull a “treat” slip, and enjoy a surprise! 🍬
🎥 Check out the video linked below to see the fun! We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween! https://youtu.be/Mo79JZujqPk
Patrick Henry staff celebrated the day before Halloween with a little Trick or Treat fun! Pull a “trick” slip, and perform a silly trick or prank. Pull a “treat” slip, and enjoy a surprise! 🍬
🎥 Check out the video linked below to see the fun! We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween! https://youtu.be/Mo79JZujqPk
Small change, BIG impact! Our United Way Coins for Kids total grew to an incredible $1,456.49!🎉
🍩Congratulations to Ms. Lux’s PRO for collecting the most and winning a donut party!
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who helped make this happen! 💙💛
🍩Congratulations to Ms. Lux’s PRO for collecting the most and winning a donut party!
Thank you to all the students, families, and staff who helped make this happen! 💙💛
Earlier this month, Patrick Henry 8th graders visited South Dakota State University for a glimpse of what their futures could hold! Students enjoyed a science demonstration, explored areas of study at an academic fair, heard from current SDSU students about campus life, and had lunch at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Students returned to school with complimentary SDSU shirts and lots of smiles! 😊🐰
Thank you, SDSU, for welcoming our Panthers and inspiring them to dream big as they look ahead to high school and beyond! 🎓
Students returned to school with complimentary SDSU shirts and lots of smiles! 😊🐰
Thank you, SDSU, for welcoming our Panthers and inspiring them to dream big as they look ahead to high school and beyond! 🎓
🏀 Over 50 students participated in our 7th and 8th grade basketball camp this past weekend, building skills, gaining confidence, and having fun on the court! A special thank you to Lincoln High School’s Coach Hannemann and the LHS players for stopping by to encourage our young athletes! 👏 We loved seeing everyone come together to support our students! 🏀
🎶 Get ready for the PHMS Dance sponsored by Student Council! 🪩
Join us Friday, November 6, from 4:00–5:30 PM! Tickets are $5 and include 2 slices of pizza and pop. 🍕🥤
🎟️ Students will need to purchase a ticket from their PRO teacher by Tuesday, November 3. This is a firm deadline—no tickets will be sold after November 3!
⭐ Parents, we’d love your help! Sign up to volunteer and help make the dance a fun afternoon for our students: https://forms.gle/LF4NywogHTNzy8D58
Join us Friday, November 6, from 4:00–5:30 PM! Tickets are $5 and include 2 slices of pizza and pop. 🍕🥤
🎟️ Students will need to purchase a ticket from their PRO teacher by Tuesday, November 3. This is a firm deadline—no tickets will be sold after November 3!
⭐ Parents, we’d love your help! Sign up to volunteer and help make the dance a fun afternoon for our students: https://forms.gle/LF4NywogHTNzy8D58
❤️🐾 It’s Red Ribbon Week at Patrick Henry! Join in the fun with daily dress-up themes as we celebrate healthy choices and staying drug free!
🏐🏈 It’s also the last week of volleyball and football season is nearing the finish line. Come cheer on our Panthers as they wrap up their seasons!
Parent-teacher conferences continue Tuesday from 4:30–8:00 p.m. We look forward to connecting with families!
🏐🏈 It’s also the last week of volleyball and football season is nearing the finish line. Come cheer on our Panthers as they wrap up their seasons!
Parent-teacher conferences continue Tuesday from 4:30–8:00 p.m. We look forward to connecting with families!
🪙Tomorrow (Friday) is the LAST DAY to bring in coins for Coins for Kids. Help support the United Way and give your PRO a chance to win donuts! The PRO that collects the most coins wins—so gather that spare change and make it count! 💙
🍂📚 Congratulations to our fall library bookmark contest winners! Students submitted their creative designs, and staff and students voted for their favorites. The four winning designs will be printed as bookmarks for students to use! 🎨🔖
Three of our four winners are pictured. Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity and cast a vote! 👏
Three of our four winners are pictured. Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity and cast a vote! 👏
🍦 Conferences + a Sweet Treat!
Thursday, October 22, is the first night of conferences at Patrick Henry! Make dinner or dessert easy by stopping at B & G Milkyway from 5–7 p.m. to support the Patrick Henry PTO! 💙💛 Mention the PHMS PTO Dine-In Night when ordering, and 15% of your order will be donated to our PTO.
📍 6020 S. Cliff location ONLY
Stop by before or after your child's conference!
October’s focus, “The Power of Questions,” gave students a chance to practice asking powerful questions and listening carefully to one another. With each lesson, our WEB leaders are becoming more confident guiding activities and leading discussions!
🌟 Congratulations to our October WEB Leaders of the Month, Lauren Galer and James Kennedy! Thank you for setting a positive example and helping our sixth graders feel connected at Patrick Henry! 🐾
🌟 Congratulations to our October WEB Leaders of the Month, Lauren Galer and James Kennedy! Thank you for setting a positive example and helping our sixth graders feel connected at Patrick Henry! 🐾
🏃♀️🏃♂️ What a meet for our Panthers! Patrick Henry Cross Country runners had an outstanding showing at last week's Middle School Metro Meet, competing against athletes from 12 schools!
🏆 Collin Aberson took FIRST PLACE to become the 8th Grade Boys Metro Champion!
Our teams brought home impressive finishes:
🥇 8th Grade Boys — 1st Place
🥈 8th Grade Girls — 2nd Place
🥈 7th Grade Girls — 2nd Place
🥈 7th Grade Boys — 2nd Place
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on their hard work and a meet to be proud of! 🐾
(📷Pictures from various meets throughout the season)
🏆 Collin Aberson took FIRST PLACE to become the 8th Grade Boys Metro Champion!
Our teams brought home impressive finishes:
🥇 8th Grade Boys — 1st Place
🥈 8th Grade Girls — 2nd Place
🥈 7th Grade Girls — 2nd Place
🥈 7th Grade Boys — 2nd Place
Congratulations to our runners and coaches on their hard work and a meet to be proud of! 🐾
(📷Pictures from various meets throughout the season)
💙💛 It’s a busy week at Patrick Henry! Student Council is organizing Coins for Kids to support the United Way—bring your coins to PRO! Parent-Teacher Conferences begin Thursday, and we also have a PTO fundraiser at B & G Milkyway. Check out the weekly events for details! 🐾
🏀 Calling all 7th and 8th grade girls and boys! Join us for FREE Panther Basketball Camp!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–Noon
📍 PHMS Gym
Come build your skills and have fun on the court! Special guests from the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots will stop by during camp! Parents must register their student through Bound to participate.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m.–Noon
📍 PHMS Gym
Come build your skills and have fun on the court! Special guests from the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriots will stop by during camp! Parents must register their student through Bound to participate.
Will the real Mr. Noll please stand up? 😂
Our PH staff celebrated Boss’s Day with “Dress Up as Your Favorite Mr. Noll” day! From ties and tennies to SDSU, Iowa State, gym gear, and lake attire, staff showed off the many sides of our principal. His signature readers were the finishing touch for many outfits! 🤓 Check out a few of the looks we captured! 📸
Happy Boss’s Day, Mr. Noll! Thanks for all you do for our students and staff—and for being such a good sport! 👏
🛼 Join Patrick Henry for Squishy Skate at Skate City!
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
🎟️ $7 admission + $5 skate rental
Bring a squishy, win a squishy, trade a squishy! Invite your friends and family for a fun night of skating. 💙💛
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
🎟️ $7 admission + $5 skate rental
Bring a squishy, win a squishy, trade a squishy! Invite your friends and family for a fun night of skating. 💙💛
🔬 Team 7-3 attended SDSU Day at the Washington Pavilion earlier in October, for a day of science, engineering, and hands-on discovery. Students explored projects, demonstrations, and interactive experiences with South Dakota State University students and faculty. The SDSU ice cream was a pretty sweet bonus! 🍦💙💛
