V. J. Smith is a nationally recognized speaker known for his inspiring stories and messages about character, leadership, kindness, and the values that shape our nation. His presentation will reflect on America’s past while encouraging all of us—especially young people—to think about the role we play in the future of our country.
This event is part of a community effort to recognize the historic milestone of America’s 250th birthday and to bring together students, families, veterans, and community members in a shared celebration of citizenship and service.
The public is warmly invited to attend.
Please join us for this meaningful and inspiring program as we honor our nation’s history and look forward to the next 250 years.
Correct link to the April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda. Sorry about the inconvenience. https://aptg.co/bC59XS
The GHS Band/Choir having fun at Disneyland!
Link to the April 13, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda- https://aptg.co/bC59XS
Your Blue Dragons came home with some hardware following the National History Day State Competition at South Dakota State University
- Alexis Christensen, Maddie Waltman, Samantha Hansen, Anna Ebbing - Group Website - State Champions (National Qualifier)
- Autumn Genzler, Emma Wolf, Isabela DeLeora, Braiden Peasley - Group Exhibit - State Champions (National Qualifier)
- Tanner Baatz, Ty Van Holland, Aiden Johnson, Jackson Collins - Group Exhibit - 3rd place (National Alternate)
These groups will be traveling to Washington DC to compete in the National Contest which will take place at the University of Maryland from June 14-18, 2026.
Here is a list of our first home games and meets: starting us off this week is Softball on Thursday, April 2nd against Parker.
Jesse James Track meet Friday, April 10th.
Golf’s first meet is Tuesday, April 14th, Early Bird River Ridge.
It's always a great day to be a Blue Dragon 💙🤍
BINGO...
Garretson's Middle School Student Council members play BINGO with residents at Palisade Healthcare Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Five middle school students took time after school and joined residents to play two rounds of blackout BINGO. Some students called the numbers, while others grabbed a BINGO card and joined the fun. Thank you to the students that participated and the staff there that helped guide us on how we could help.
Link to the March 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes- https://aptg.co/RV9lgd
On March 12, Garretson students traveled to the Old Courthouse Museum to compete in the Region 1 National History Day Competition. Out of 9 total projects, 7 qualified for the State Competition, demonstrating the hard work, research, and creativity our students have put into their projects this year.
🥇 First Place Finishers:
- Solo Performance over Marie Curie
- Group Performance over Mamie Pyle
- Group Exhibit over The Jungle
- Group Website over Christian Dior
🥈 Second Place Finishers:
- Paper over Shays' Rebellion
- Group Exhibit over Jesse Owens
🥉 Third Place Finish:
- Group Exhibit over The Cutter Incident
All of these projects have qualified for the State National History Day Competition, which will take place on April 8th at South Dakota State University. Congratulations to all participants and best of luck as they prepare to represent Garretson at the state level!
