Announcements
Daily Announcements for: Monday, January 26, 2026
For PreK-12th Students:
• Thought of the day: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry S Truman
• Joke of the day: Why is the sand wet? Because the seaweed.
• Random fact of the day: In the Victorian era there were special tea cups made for men with mustaches so they didn’t get wet while drinking.
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, Jan. 26: Chinese, Sarah BaanHofman
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Cheeseburger Sliders, Katelyn DeLange
Wednesday, Jan. 28: French Toast Sticks, Danica Zomer
Thursday, Jan. 29: Meatballs and mashed potatoes, Katie Veurink
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, Feb. 2: Street Corn Chicken Tacos, Abby Buitenbos
Tuesday, Feb. 3: Pizza, Gus Middendorp
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Lasagna, Jonna DeHaan
Thursday, Feb. 5: Cheesy Potato Soup or Taco Soup, Brianna Veurink
For 7th-12th Grade Students:
• Friday, Lunch Clean Up (January 30) – Sophomore and Freshmen
• Friday Music, January 30 - BAND
• Seniors, Shauna needs your pics by FRIDAY.
For Preschool-6th Grade Students:
• Lunch Times: 11:40 a.m. – preschool; 11:45 a.m. – kindergarten; 11:50 a.m. – 1st/2nd grades; 11:55 p.m. – 3rd/4th grades; 12:00 p.m. – 5th/6th grades
• Friday Music, January 30 - BAND
Parents/Readers on the Web:
• The high school students are selling World's Finest Chocolate in February for a mission trip but you have the opportunity to buy full cases of your favorite bar right now! Order forms went home with students last Friday offering cases of 40 bars for $80. These must be pre-ordered by Monday, Jan. 26. Orders can be sent in on the forms or sent/called in to Mrs. Zomer, Mrs. Masur or the office
• Fellowship will be serving a pulled pork sandwich meal with macaroni salad, chips and a drink for a freewill donation at the Wessington Springs double header TOMORROW (January 27). Serving starts at 5:00. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and some ACDC basketball action!
• Junior parents will be having a bake sale at the double header tomorrow night. Funds raised will go towards post prom activities.
• Also at tomorrow’s double header, the Juniors will auction off Wyona rolls during half time of the girls varsity game and half time of the boys varsity game.
• Platte-Geddes would like to invite anyone from Dakota Christian who is attending tonight’s doubleheader to an informational meeting about our potential building projects and bond vote. The meeting will be held in the elementary conference room at 6:00 p.m. With the JV games starting at 5:00 p.m. and the girls’ varsity game not beginning until 6:30 p.m., this should allow sufficient time to provide an overview of the projects and answer any questions attendees may have. The elementary conference room is located in the new office area/secured entrance in the southwest part of the building.
• The Scrip team is looking for someone that would be willing to take over the program starting with the 2026-2027 school year. They would like to start training ASAP. If you are curious or interested in taking this over, please contact Joan Niewenhuis (605-680-0258).
• This round of Parent teacher conferences is going to look a little different. Here are the deets:
Thursday, February 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Preschool – 6th grades only. NO SCHOOL for preschool – 6th grades
7th – 12th grade WILL HAVE SCHOOL.
Parents of Preschool-6th grade students should schedule a short conference with each teacher using Sign Up Genius.
An invitation email will be sent out today; or you can go to our website under the resources tab and select Parent Teacher conference Sign Up. You will need to sign up in order to view the schedule and schedule your times (if you have previously signed up your credentials will be the same).
Out of respect for other parents who may be waiting please do not visit with a teacher for longer than your scheduled time. If you need more time with a certain teacher, please make arrangements for a separate conference.
If you have questions please contact the school office.
• The next Student Council sponsored blood drive will be next Wednesday, Feb. 4. If you would like to donate blood please contact Mrs. Masur (jennamasur@dakotachristian.net).
Today’s Absences
Payton E
Upcoming Absences
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Kane D – leaving at 2:45
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Kahne D – leaving at 2:45 p.m.
Upcoming School Excused Absences
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Leaving at noon - Brooklyn, Danae, Ty, Jaden, Audrey, Kathryn, Felicity
Upcoming Events
Jan. 26 JH BBB vs Gayville-Volin, at AC
BB DH vs. Platte-Geddes (rescheduled) at Platte
Jan. 27 BB DH vs Wessington Springs, at DC—Pep Band Plays
Jan. 29 JH BBB at Bon Homme
Jan. 30 JH BBB vs MCS, at DC
Jan. 31 JH BBB at Colome
Feb. 2 JH BBB vs Scotland/Menno, at Scotland
Feb. 3 JH BBB, 4:00 at Burke
JH BBB at Wagner rescheduled for Feb. 5
Feb. 4 HS Vocal Contest @ Kimball (Brooklyn, Danae, Ty, Jaden, Audrey, Kathryn, Felicity)
Feb. 5 BB DH at Wagner
JH BBB, 4:00 at Wagner (played in the Armory)
Feb. 7 JH BBB GPC
GBB Highmore-Harold Classic, at Highmore (Varsity only)
BBB Highmore-Harold Classic, at Highmore (Varsity only)
Feb. 9 JH BBB vs Corsica-Stickney, at Corsica
GBB vs Sunshine Bible Academy, at DC
School Board, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 10 Fellowship Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Scrip
Feb. 12 NO SCHOOL: Preschool – 6th grades
Parent Teacher Conferences Preschool – 6th grades, 8-3:00 p.m.
Feb. 13 State E-sports
Feb. 14 GBB GPC at Bonesteel (Varsity only)
State E-sports
Feb. 16 NO SCHOOL
Feb. 17 BBB at Sunshine Bible Academy
Feb. 18 HS Instrumental Contest @ Chamberlain
Feb. 19 BB DH vs KWL, at DC—Pep Band Plays
Spelling Bee at Bonesteel
Feb. 21 BBB GPC (Varsity only), at Irene/Wakonda
Feb. 23 GBB Regions
Feb. 24 GBB Regions
Feb. 26 GBB Regions
Mar. 2 BBB Regions
Mar. 3 BBB Regions
Mar. 5 GBB SoDak 16
Mar. 6 End of 3rd Quarter
BBB Regions
Mar. 9 Symphony (3rd & 4th)
School Board, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 10 BBB SoDak 16
Scrip
Mar. 11 Urban Plunge (9th – 12th)
Mar. 12 State GBB
Mar. 13 State GBB
Mar. 14 State GBB
Mar. 18 Prairie Readers
Mar. 19 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
State BBB
Mar. 20 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
State BBB
State Archery, Yankton
Mar. 21 State BBB
Mar. 23 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
Mar. 25 Large Group Contest
Mar. 26 HS TM at Yankton
Mar. 31 HS TM at Gregory