5th Grade Band Family Information Night Band directors will be available for two evenings to help students finalize their instrument choice, answer questions, and provide information about school-instrument rentals. Additionally, two local music stores will be on-site to provide information about instrument sales and rentals. Families are invited to sign-up... READ MORE >
Due to a recall of Hand Sanitizer, that item was removed from all school lists. READ MORE >
The Harrisburg School Board approved a Restart Plan (7/20) in a special board meeting. There will continue to be updates to the document in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back for any modifications that may occur, and we will notify you as they are made. Once you have reviewed the document and decided which learning model is best for your student(s), you... READ MORE >
Complete the Annual Information UpdateThe Harrisburg School District is one of the fastest-growing school districts in the State of South Dakota. To create optimum class-sizes and have adequate staff for our students, an accurate student count is critical. It is also essential to have accurate contact information to communicate with our families should the need... READ MORE >
Families in the Harrisburg School District are eligible to participate in a no-cost Kindergarten Readiness program. This unique opportunity for South Dakota families allows for participation in the Waterford UPSTART program to support home-based readiness for Kindergarten skills for current 4 year olds delivered via technology. This program is funded through a... READ MORE >
Allow Our Email Addresses To Ensure You're Receiving Them Several email hosting companies are implementing additional filtering mechanisms due to the increase in COVID-19-related spam and phishing emails. 🔵 This is especially true with high quantities of recipients on a single email such as district communication emails. It is important to allow both... READ MORE >
Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. You can learn more about who is most at risk for health problems if they have COVID-19 infection on Are you... READ MORE >
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)A new type of coronavirus, abbreviated COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory (lung) disease. It was first detected in China and has now been detected internationally. While the immediate health risk in the United States is low, it is important to plan for any possible outbreaks if the risk level increases in the future. Concern... READ MORE >
In October 2019, the Harrisburg School District formed a committee to consider possible boundary changes. Analyzing building capacities and growth trends necessitated the committee to discuss short- and long-term district needs. These considerations led to recommendations presented to the school board. Several factors allowed the committee to take a comprehensive... READ MORE >
Tips for Fast and Healthy Foods at HomeBrown meats ahead of time. Put in a sealed container. Refrigerate meats for use the next day; freeze meats for use 2-3 days later.Note: You may consider refrigerating or freezing meat in single serving sizes. Fill sealable plastic bags with vegetable finger foods: raw vegetables (broccoli and cauliflower florets, jicama and... READ MORE >
Who dunnit? That is what the creatures in Fairy-Tale Land wanted to know. Someone broke into the Bears cottage, stole Cinderella’s shoe, blew down the homes of the Three Pigs, and Granny was missing! Everyone was a suspect! They called on Rumpelstiltskin, played by Regina Stoeser, and his sidekick, the Ugly Duckling, played by Joni Baird. These top notch detectives... READ MORE >
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has proclaimed May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week in South Dakota. “In South Dakota teachers, I see dedicated professionals pushing their students to achieve the highest standards, so that they will learn how to think, not what to think,” said Interim Secretary of Education Dr. Ben Jones. “We have all been impacted by great teachers.... READ MORE >
Thank you to Endeavor students, parents, and staff for your GENEROUS support in helping the Student Council Program raise just over $4,000!! All proceeds will go towards the Sioux Falls Humane Society as well as our Student Council Program. I am continually amazed and grateful with the level of support our families and school provide to those in need. Thank... READ MORE >
The Harrisburg Tigers Volleyball Camp is organized and run by Harrisburg Volleyball coaches and players. At the camp, participants can expect skills lessons, volleyball games, and FUN! All participants grades K-5 (boys and girls) will attend camp in the gym at the school they attend. Elementary participants can go down to the gym after school is released. A... READ MORE >
Team Norris is pleased to announce that fourteen team members were chosen to be published in the Creative Communications 2019 publication. Team members were given the opportunity to choose from a number of poems that they had written during the school year. The publication will be sent out some time in April. Congratulations to our published poets! Joseph Dannen,... READ MORE >
“As you read my story of long ago… I hope you will remember that things truly worthwhile and that will give you happiness are the same now as they were then.” --Laura Ingalls Wilder As you return from winter break and enter the Endeavor school building, you’ll be greeted with a spectacular painting of a covered wagon heading to the big woods. Then, as you... READ MORE >
Harrisburg Public Schools will be registering children for Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. Children must be five (5) by September 1, 2019 to be eligible. Registration will be Wednesday, February 13th, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (No Appointment Needed)Appointments will be set during registration for Kindergarten Assessments on March 26th... READ MORE >
One of the best ways to spread holiday cheer is playing Jingle Bells for all to hear! Harrisburg 5thGrade Beginning Band learners spread seasonal cheer by proudly presenting their first band concert performances! Endeavor, Explorer and Journey bands performed their winter concert on December 18th, and Horizon, Liberty, and Freedom bands performed on December... READ MORE >
The third graders at Endeavor Elementary participated in Animal Expert on Wednesday, Nov. 21st. The students picked an animal, researched it, and then created a presentation to display it. Parents, students, and staff walked around the projects all the while learning about animals. Some of the animals that were chosen were: Caracal, Black Bear, Flying Squirrel,... READ MORE >
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Mrs. Norris recently earned funding at Donors Choose for a classroom project called "Classroom, "Book A Day" Creates Life Long Learners". Give Mrs. Norris a high five!!! Congratulations Mrs. Norris! READ MORE >
Attention Parents and Community Members: Did you know that the average teenager spends 27 hours a week online with most of this time spent on social media websites or apps? From cyberbullying to identity theft, today’s youth face a number of risks online, but there are things we can do to help protect them. North Middle School invites you to come listen to... READ MORE >
It was a buffalo plaid kind of day!!! READ MORE >
Registration is open for the November 3rd Science Saturday! This session will have a “HALLOWEEN” theme. Have your 3rd-5th grade student join us Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 am - Noon at Harrisburg High School (Harrisburg and out-of-district children welcome). https://docs.google.com/forms/...to Register. Student’s are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes... READ MORE >
Veteran's are intived to come join their child/friend for lunch. Please RSVP the school. READ MORE >
New App for DDN! http://harrisburgdistrict41-2.... READ MORE >
Endeavor Elementary Lunch/Recess Times K: 10:50 – 11:15 / 11:20 – 11:45 1st: 11:00–11:25/11:30–11:55 2nd & 2/3 Reserve: 11:25 – 11:50 / 11:55 – 12:20 3rd & 4th: 11:50 – 12:20 / 12:25 – 12:50 5th & 4/5 Reserve: 12:20 – 12:45 / 12:50 – 1:20 READ MORE >
Winter weather information from Mr. Holbeck READ MORE >
Check out these points as to why is not the time to be building a second high school. READ MORE >
A GET TO KNOW GIRLS SCOUTS EVENT will be held at 3:15 in the Endeavor Library on October 16. READ MORE >
Boxtops are due at Endeavor Elementary on October 15. READ MORE >
Important Dates: 10/12 Stop Motion Club after school (3:15 - 4:00), 10/15 Stem Club after school (3:15 - 5:00), 10/16 Picture Retake Day, 10/16 Harrisburg School District Bond Election, 10/19 Stop Motion Club after school, 10/22 Jambo Djembe after school (3:20 - 4:30), 10/24 Lego Quest after school (3:15 - 4:00), 10/26 Stop Motion after... READ MORE >
Picture Re-Takes are scheduled for Tuesday, October 16th. If you were absent on Tuesday, Sept. 18th or just have the need for retakes please plan for this day. Also, please remember to return your picture packet from the 18th. Thank you. READ MORE >
Over 164 years ago, Jay Sterling Morton started the Arbor Day Foundation. He had a passion for helping the environment, and because of his efforts, the holiday was first observed in April 1872. It was an enormous success; more than a million trees were planted on that first Arbor Day. Since 1885, Arbor Day has been a public holiday in Nebraska, where Morton was... READ MORE >