Announcements
Daily Announcements for: Monday, April 20, 2026
For PreK-12th Students:
• Thought of the day: “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson
• Joke of the day: What is a teacher’s favorite nation? Expla-nation!
• Random fact of the day: Nearly every model of Jeep has a hidden Easter egg decal. Some of these secret shapes include a gecko, a pair of flip-flops, and a spider.
• This Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, April 20: Subs, Lydia Niewenhuis
Tuesday, April 21: Chicken Alfredo, Cassie Erickson
Wednesday, April 22: Pizza Casserole, Jackie
Thursday, April 23: Chicken Patties, Kate DeLange
Friday, April 24: BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, April 27: Grill (Ham &) Cheese, Jackie Holleman
Tuesday, April 28: Stromboli (PK-6); BBQ (7-12), Emily Ringling
Wednesday, April 29: BBQ (PK-6); Stromboli (7-12), Karen Kott
Thursday, April 30: Goulash, Sara Munneke
Friday, May 1: BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME
For 7th-12th Grade Students:
• Friday, Lunch Clean Up (April 24) – Seniors
• Friday, April 24—Choir
• The following owe $20 for banquet.
Halle O
• Pizza dues from contest a couple weeks ago:
$4 each – McKenna, Zoey, Danae, Ty, Cheyenne, Aspen, Jeremiah, Lane, Lily
$5.50 – Payton
Please put money in the band deposit box. Thanks!
• Drama final week!
Monday -7:15 AM chapel room -bring costumes
Tuesday - 6:30 PM Dress rehearsal at Calvary Baptist Church in Platte
Thursday - 6:30 PM Dress rehearsal @CBC
Friday and Saturday - 7:00 PM Performance CBC
• Platte Youth Group this week 5th graders are invited to JH and 8th graders are invited to SH.
• 7th/8th No art this week!
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, April 24--Choir
Parents/Readers on the Web:
• Early childhood development open house will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The open house will be for parents and their children who would be interested in preschool or kindergarten at DCS for the 2026-2027 school year. If you, or someone you know, would like more information or have questions, contact Jody Van Zee (jodyvanzee@dakotachristian.net) or Jonna Vanderboom (jonnavanderboom@dakotachristian.net) or call the school office at 605-243-2211.
• Get involved. Make an impact.
The Fellowship is looking for volunteers to fill key roles—President (2027-28), Secretary (2027-28). Your time and talents can help strengthen our school community and support our students. Please consider serving! Contact Lydia Niewenhuis to find out more about these opportunities!
• The next Fellowship meeting is Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m.
Today’s Absences
Danae F
Ty Maas
Upcoming School Excused Absences
Tuesday, April 21
All Golfers
Halle, Lily, Scarlett—leave at 12:00
8th girls—leave at 1:00
Upcoming Events
Apr. 20 Parent/Senior Banquet
Apr. 21 HS TM at Corsica-Stickney (Corsica)
JH GM at Tyndall
JV GM at Scotland
Apr. 23 JH TM at Platte-Geddes (Platte)
Fellowship Meeting 7:00
Early Childhood Development Open House, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 24 HS TM at Mt. Vernon
V GM Girls at Burke Boys at Gregory
Spring Play (7:00)
Phone free trial ends
Apr. 25 Spring Play (7:00)
Apr. 27 JH TM at Burke GPC
Apr. 28 HS TM at Alcester GPC
JH GM at Platte
JV GM at Corsica-Stickney
Apr. 29 5-8 Instrumental Contest @ Platte
Apr. 30 PreK-4 Spring Concert & PreK-8 Art Show
May 1 HS TM at O’Gorman
HS TM at Howard Wood
V GM Girls at Bon Homme Boys at Scotland
May 2 HS TM at Howard Wood
May 4 JH TM at Wagner
8th Grade Recognition Chapel
Awards Night
May 5 HS TM at Wagner LMVC
JH GM at Springfield
JV GM at Tyndall
Scrip
May 6 5th-8th Grade Music Awards (1:35)
May 8 V GM Boys at Burke Girls at Platte
May 9 HS TM at Andes Central