Announcements
Daily Announcements for: Thursday, April 16, 2026
For PreK-12th Students:
• Happy birthday Marion Veurink!
• Thought of the day: “Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” – William Arthur Ward
• Joke of the day: What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between you and me, something smells!
• Random fact of the day: Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 percent!
• This Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Thursday, April 16: Tacos, Trudy Qualm
Friday, April 17: NOON DISMISSAL; EAT LUNCH AT HOME
• Next Week’s Lunch Menu and Helpers:
Monday, April 20: Subs, Lydia Niewenhuis
Tuesday, April 21: Chicken Alfredo, Cassie Erickson
Wednesday, April 22: Pizza Casserole, Jeanette Pheifer
Thursday, April 23: Chicken Noodle/Cheeseburger Soup, Kate DeLange
Friday, April 24: 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
• The following owe $20 for banquet.
Kathryn B, Brooklyn H, 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 practice this week:
• Thursday 7-9 p.m.
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
• Drama practice this week:
• Thursday 7-9 p.m.
• Circus tickets are being sent home with PK-6th grade students today. The orange tickets are for Chamberlain (April 20-21), and the purple tickets are for Mitchell (April 27, 28, & 29). Extras are available in the office. Please thank or support the sponsoring businesses!
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.
• Get involved. Make an impact.
The Fellowship is looking for volunteers to fill key roles—President (2027-28), Secretary (2027-28), and Treasurer (2029-30). 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
Payton E
Upcoming Absences
Friday, April 17
Payton E
Today’s School Excused Absences
Thursday, April 16
Track –
HS at Avon (moved from Friday to Thursday)—Lily M & Halle O
Leave at 12:20 (Driver Jackie)
JH at Corsica - Scarlett C & Kolbe D
Leave at 1:00 – (Driver Brandi) LaTIa DL, Sophia N, Aspen N, Lilly N
Golf – all day
Lane N
Upcoming Events
Apr. 16 JH TM at Corsica-Stickney (Corsica)
V GM at Yankton
Apr. 17 HS TM at Avon (moved to Thursday, April 16, due to weather forecast)
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 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
Phone free trial ends
Apr. 25 Spring Play
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