Happy National School Counseling Week! We are blessed with the best school counselors at Patrick Henry that go above and beyond to help our students learn, grow, and succeed everyday. Our counselors are vital in helping provide guidance and support for both students and staff. Thank you to Mrs. Serck (6th Grade), Mrs. Nelsen (7th Grade), Mrs. Timm (8th Grade) and Mrs. Orris (At-Risk) for being the best of the best!! ❤️
Don't miss the Boys Basketball teams in action this week! Fun Fact - Tuesday is the 100th day of school for students! Make it a great week, Panthers!
Social Studies students on Teams 7-2 and 7-3 recently shared their research on different countries around the world by presenting to fellow students and parents. The World Fair project focused on researching the elements of culture found in every country, such as daily life, religion, language, government, and the arts. Students selected their own presentation style ranging from digital presentations, documentaries, and websites to exhibits, infographics, and scrapbooks. Several groups made a recipe from their chosen country as well. Great job, Panthers!
Officer Ragland, our school resource officer, visited Team 8-1 for a Q & A session and discussed The Bill of Rights with students. It looks like students enjoyed trying on his vest too! Thanks for helping our students learn, Officer Ragland!
💛💙💛💙 Congratulations to Dr. Mullenberg, Team 8-3 ELA teacher! She was nominated for the Sioux Falls School District Teacher of the Year! We think Dr. Mullenberg is a pretty big deal at Patrick Henry! 💛💙💛💙
We have a full week of events - wrestling, boys basketball, 8th graders registering for Highschool, Siouxland Surprise and City Lights performs! Make it a great week, Panthers!
Last Friday, January 24 was National Compliment Day! Check out some of the compliments our Panthers wanted to share with their friends and family! Compliments are a wonderful way to brighten someone's day or to give credit for a job well done!
Patrick Henry recently received a $10,000 grant from a local organization called Better South Dakota. Better South Dakota is aimed at raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention in South Dakota. Each year Better South Dakota partners with one educational institution to award their "Counseling for Kids" grant. Patrick Henry plans to use the funds to provide professional development that focuses on supporting students and their mental health along with providing mental health resources for students and families. Patrick Henry Middle School was awarded during a ceremony at the El Riad Shrine on Saturday, January 25. For more information on Better South Dakota, check out their website: www.bettersd.org
🎶👏🎶 Patrick Henry City Lights competed in their first competition on Friday, January 9 at Jefferson High School. They earned 2nd place and Kemper Sestak (8th Grade) was awarded one of two Best Soloist Awards! City Lights competes again on January 31 at Roosevelt and February 14 at Washington. Way to go, City Lights! 🎶👏🎶
Don't forget - tonight is the Qdoba Fundraiser for Patrick Henry! Visit Qdoba on 41st St. between 4:00=8:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! These students are role models at Patrick Henry because they demonstrate respectful, responsible and safe behavior!
Congratulations to the Patrick Henry All-State Choir students! A few of these students represented Patrick Henry in Rapid City, SD this past weekend and others will perform in Brookings in February!
Plan to eat out at Qdoba on 41st St. this Thursday night, 1/23/25 between 4:00-8:00 p.m. 25% of sales will be donated to Patrick Henry PTO! You must mention that you are supporting Patrick Henry before you pay or use the code on the flyer to order online!
It's Tuesday, so time for another Patrick Henry Trivia Question, courtesy of Mr. Moe! Comment with your answer and thanks for playing!
Check out the events happening this week at Patrick Henry - January 20-24, 2025!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to reflect on Dr. King's legacy. It's a day to remember that everyone has the power to make a change. Our Panthers share some ideas on how they can each make a difference in the world! ❤️️🌎❤️️
Need something to do tonight? The 6th Grade Choir is singing the National Anthem at the Sioux Falls Skyforce game tonight - Friday, January 17! A portion of each ticket sold goes back to the PHMS choir department. Hear the choir sing and then stay for the game! Here is a link for discounted tickets - https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Patrickhenryms1.
Please consider joining the Patrick Henry PTO. It's a great opportunity to support the PHMS students and staff while being involved with your student’s school community! Please email patrickhenrypantherspto@gmail.com to volunteer or with any questions.
We have another big announcement to share! Congratulations to the Patrick Henry students who made All-State Band! 30 qualifying students is a new Patrick Henry school record! We are proud of our Band Program at Patrick Henry! Well done, Students and Instructors!
It's time for another Tuesday Trivia question, courtesy of Mr. Moe. Comment with your answer!
