Announcements
Daily Announcements for: Monday, April 13, 2026
For PreK-12th Students:
• Thought of the day: “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep studying.” – Sam Levenson
• Joke of the day: Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts!
• Random fact of the day: Leftover pasta has health benefits due to heating and cooling of starch. Resistant starch is linked to improved blood sugar and better gut health!
• This Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, April 20: Walking Tacos, Linda Feenstra
Tuesday, April 21: French Toast Sticks, Gus Middendorp
Wednesday, April 22: Meatballs, Danica Zomer
Thursday, April 23: Tacos, Trudy Qualm
Friday, April 24: NOON DISMISSAL; EAT LUNCH AT HOME
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, April 27: Grilled (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 17 – Banquet- noon dismissal—no choir or band
• All NON DCS juniors and seniors owe $20 for banquet. Does that mean I owe $20? We will break it down for you:
Sophomores owe $20.
If your plus one is a sophomore or freshman you/they owe $20.
If your plus one does not attend DC you/they owe $20.
• 7-12 Students, if you have not already paid for pizza from contest a couple weeks ago, please put money in the band deposit box. Thanks!
• Seniors, you each owe $55 for your class trip sweatshirts. Please pay in the office.
• PE will be in the chapel room today. You do not need to change.
• Track practice at DC. Workout is posted on the gym door.
• Golfers will go to Dakota Trails after school. Load clubs in the white van.
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 17 – Banquet- noon dismissal—no choir or band
Parents/Readers on the Web:
• Join us for Grand friends Day at Dakota Christian School! Friday, April 17, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Grandparents and grand friends of DCS Preschool-6th grade students are welcome to join us for games, activities and fun! Root beer floats will be served at 11:30, and students will be dismissed when they are done. We look forward to seeing you!
• 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.
Today’s School Excused Absences
Leaving at 7:15 a.m. gone all day
Payton E, Danae F, McKenna K, Lily M, Lane N
Upcoming School Excused Absences
Tuesday, April 14
Gone all day
Leo DL, Max M, Zoey DH, Jaden F, Mason M, Lane N, Cheyenne S
Track – departure TBD
Halle O, Lily M, Scarlett C, LaTIa DL, Sophia N, Aspen N, Lilly N
Thursday, April 16
Track – departure TBD
JH at Corsica - Scarlett C, LaTIa DL, Sophia N, Aspen N, Lilly N
HS at Avon - Halle and Lily
Upcoming Events
Apr. 13 Freshmen Impact
JH TM at Gregory
School Board, 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 14 HS TM at Wagner
JH GM at Burke
JV GM at Gregory
Apr. 16 HS TM at Avon
JH TM at Corsica-Stickney (Corsica)
V GM at Yankton
Apr. 17
Jr/Sr Banquet
Grand friend Day, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
NOON DISMISSAL
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 5:30
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
Phone free trial ends
Apr. 25 Spring Play