Highmore-Harrold School District

Reminder! Delta Dental bus will be at the school next week, October 13th-17th. If your child is signed up to have an exam, please fill out and return the Patient Information and Permission Form. The Delta Dental staff must have these in order for your child to be seen.

Grades Included:
Vision - Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th
Hearing - Kindergarten, 5th, 7th
*Any child may be referred and screened outside these grades if needed*

If you do not want your child to be screened, the public health nurse will have parents/guardians sign a declination form.

Please contact Molly Rinehart – School Nurse for more information or questions!

🏴‍☠️ STATE BOUND PIRATES! 🏴‍☠️ The Highmore-Harrold Pirates are headed to State Track in Sioux Falls, May 29–31! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 These athletes have worked hard all season, and now they’re ready to represent HHS on the big stage: Autumn – 800m, 1600m, 3200m, Medley Whitley – 400m, Medley, 4x400 Tenley – Medley, 4x400 Emma – Medley, 4x400 Mireya – 4x400 Brooks – 1600m, 3200m, 4x800 Jordan – 4x800 Kia – 4x800 Carter – 4x800 Let’s go PIRATES! Bring the speed and the spirit! 🏴‍☠️🔥

🔥 Hot off the track! 🔥 Same girls. NEW RECORD. 💪 They shattered the school record today and are now ranked #5 in Class B! Let’s hear it for ALL of our powerhouse athletes! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼💨

✌️That’s a Wrap! Another school year in the books! Here's to late mornings, pool days, and making memories. Happy Summer Break! 🍦🌞 🌴😎 #SchoolIsOut #HelloSummer

Today, our elementary students gave Mr. Cermak a big sendoff filled with love, laughter, and lots of hugs! 🤗 They wished him the very best on his next adventure and as you can see, he'll definitely be missed! ❤️

🎓 Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony – Today! 🎓 We’re celebrating our amazing graduates this afternoon! 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Location: Hyde County Memorial Auditorium 📅 Date: Today – May 18, 2025 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to this incredible milestone. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉👏

LET’S MAKE A SPLASH FOR TILDEN! 💦🎯🫶 Join us for a fun and meaningful fundraiser to support 8th grader Tilden Cherland and his family as they face unexpected medical expenses. 📅 When: Thursday, May 15th at 2:30 PM 📍 Where: West side of the school 🌟 Open to the public! Come test your aim at the DUNK TANK — featuring Mr. Schmidt and a student of Tilden’s choice! 🎯💧👕💥 $1 per throw $2 for 3 throws $10 guarantees a dunk! 💸💦 Let’s come together and show our support — every splash helps!

TOMORROW is always better with coffee! ☕️🚚✨ The Brue605 Coffee Truck will be parked north of the AG Shop from 7:15 AM to 10:30 AM! Come grab your favorite drink and start your day the best way — caffeinated and happy!☕️ Don’t miss it!

📢 We're Hiring! 🟦 Current Openings: 🍎 6th Grade Teacher (5th & 6th Grade Math & Science) 📘 K-12 Guidance Counselor 📚 Librarian 🍽️ Part-Time Kitchen Worker 🏈 Assistant Football Coach 🎟️ Concessions Advisor 📬 Interested? Please send application materials to: Highmore-Harrold Schools 415 Iowa Ave S Highmore, SD 57345

Big News from the Track! These talented girls shattered the medley relay record at the 281 Conference Meet today! 🏃‍♀️💨 They’re now ranked 14th in Class B — what an incredible achievement! 🥇🔥 Way to represent your school and community with pride and speed! 💪🏼🏅

This Thursday, May 15th, the Brue605 Coffee Truck will be north of the AG Shop from 7:15 AM to 11:00 AM! Come grab your favorite drink and kickstart your day the best way—caffeinated and happy! 🎉🚚✨ Don’t miss it!

🎉 Elementary Fun Day is 1 week away– May 19th! 🎉 We’ve got an exciting day planned to celebrate a fantastic school year. Please note: Due to limited space, we unfortunately won’t be able to accommodate parents at this event. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support!

🦅Our 4th graders had a wild visit! A Game Warden stopped by to share real animal furs and teach students about local wildlife, conservation, and the role of wardens in protecting nature. 🦌🦡🌲 Hands-on learning like this makes science come alive—thank you for the incredible experience! 👏📚

📢 We're Hiring! 🟦 Current Openings: 🍎 6th Grade Teacher (5th & 6th Grade Math & Science) 📘 K-12 Guidance Counselor 📚 Librarian 🍽️ Part-Time Kitchen Worker 🏈 Assistant Football Coach 🎟️ Concessions Advisor 📬 Interested? Please send application materials to: Highmore-Harrold Schools 415 Iowa Ave S Highmore, SD 57345

🌲🔥Title One Family Night 🔥🌲 Last Thursday, May 1st, was our Title One Family Night, and what a fantastic evening it was! 🏕️ Students enjoyed fun activities, laughter, and learning-all under the theme of camping. A huge thank you to all the families who came out and made the night so special. Your presence and participation mean the world to us! ❤️

📚🍎 Happy National Teacher Day! 🍎📚 This week, May 5–9, we proudly celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and today, May 6, we give a special thank you to the incredible educators who make a difference every single day. 👏 Join us in showing your appreciation—send a note, give a high five, or simply say “thank you!” to the teachers who’ve made an impact on your life.

🎉 Elementary Fun Day is 2 weeks away– May 19th! 🎉 This year, we’re switching things up (again)! Instead of our traditional Field Day, we’re hosting a Fun Day just for our elementary students and staff! 🏃‍♂️🖍️🎈 We’ve got an exciting day planned to celebrate a fantastic school year. Please note: Due to limited space, we unfortunately won’t be able to accommodate parents at this event. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support!

🥣 The Student Council Cereal Drive! 📅 Last week to bring in as many cereal boxes as you can! 🏆 The class that brings in the most will win a recess with freeze pops (Student Council will be on duty to supervise)! 🎉 Students in grades 9–12: you’ll also win a freeze pop treat for participating! Let’s come together and make a difference — one box at a time! ❤️🥣

🥔 Annual potato planting for the 8th grade Earth science! This Fall we will harvest the hills of potatoes!