Garretson School District

Those Girls Grades 5-11 interested in playing JO Volleyball next spring please e-mail: garretsonjovolleyball@yahoo.com by Friday December 3, 2021 Please include the following: girls name, date of birth, child, and parent contact number. Season is expected to run from the end of March through mid-May and will include 4 tournaments.

Friday December 3, 2021 JH GBB & GBB Baltic at Garretson SCHEDULE: 3:30 7th Grade followed by 8th Grade (New Gym) 6:15 JV Game (New Gym) 7:15 Varsity Game (New Gym) General Information As of today, Garretson has NO COVID restrictions. GHS Athletic Trainer John Shape will be onsite at 4:00 Admission: Adults $5.00 Students $3.00 and Senior Citizens 62 and older https://youtu.be/i7SHtJ2WBtY (Free Streaming)

Spread kindness by giving generously! Pop tabs are being collected for Ronald McDonald House. Blessing Bags are being made for Veterans Outreach Program. This message is brought to you by GMS Student Council and GHS REACH!

There will be a welcome home celebration for the Girls Volleyball Team at 3:00 pm in the New Gym. All are welcome to attend!

We had a spontaneous celebration of kindness in the hallway today! Is there a better way to to start the day than with music and bubbles? Smiling is a simple way to spread kindness. Shine on Blue Dragons!

South Dakota 2021 High School Volleyball Tournaments Nov. 18-20 Will stream live online at sdpb.org/volleyball or watch on Alliance’s Special Events TV channels. Thursday & Friday’s games begin at 1 p.m. CST Saturday’s games begin at 10 a.m. CST Class AA HD cable 999 Basic cable 75 Class A HD cable 998 Basic cable 74 Class B HD cable 997 Basic cable 73 On Saturday, Nov. 20, the three championship matches will also air live on SDPB1-TV - Class B at 5 pm CST, Class A at 7 pm CST, and Class AA at 9 pm CST.

2021 State Volleyball Tournament November 18-19-20 Rapid City You can watch all the State Tournament Volleyball Matches by accessing the following Livestream Link: sdpb.org Note: The Class B - A - AA Championship Matches will be televised on SDPB1 4:00 p.m. Class B 6:00 p.m. Class A (approx-following B awards) 8:00 p.m. Class AA (approx-following A awards

Good afternoon. The Garretson School District congratulates our VB team on their State Tournament Berth. The tournament is in Rapid City next week, with our first game on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 PM. We hope that our community will support the girls as they seek that State Championship! Because of the tournament, we will be adjusting the District Schedule next week. Wednesday, November 17 will be a full day, 3:20 dismissal for all students. Thursday, November 18 will be an early release day, with school dismissing for all students at 12:30. Friday, November 19, school is canceled in the District. We appreciate your understanding in these rare, but important occasions as we adjust the schedule to accommodate our students, staff and families who wish to attend the tournament. Best of luck to our team! GO BLUE DRAGONS!

State Volleyball Tournament Conduct of Spectators No Banners, Signs, or Noisemakers Temporary banners and signs of all kinds are prohibited. All types of noisemakers are prohibited. This includes plastic hand shakers, thunder sticks, as well as all sorts of projectiles. Paper confetti and silly string are prohibited because they are difficult to clean up, in addition to being a fire hazard. Balloons are prohibited. Megaphones are prohibited except when used by a cheerleader. Musical instruments are prohibited except when the band is performing. Hoops, Mini-Trampolines, and Tunnels The use of “break-through” hoops, mini-trampolines, rebounding devices, and related pieces of equipment is prohibited. Human tunnels created by student and/or adult fans are prohibited. Laser pointers are prohibited. If used, the laser pointers shall be confiscated, and violators will be removed from the Arena Students are asked not to stand on the seats. Students may stand in the foot wells in the student section. Jumping up and down in unison is prohibited. All fans must wear shirts. Body paint is not allowed for either students or adults. Face paint is allowed. Face masks are prohibited. NOTE: Masks to prevent infectious disease are allowed.

Attached is an image for State Volleyball ticket information. Please spread the word to others: All tickets/seating will be General Admission and will be available for purchase at the tournament site or online at https://themonument.live or by calling 1-800-GOTMINE or 605-394-4111. The Monument Box Office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Doors open approximately one hour prior to the first game in each session.

State "A" Volleyball Tournament Thursday-Saturday November 18-20, 2021 Rapid City, Summit Arena at the Monument: Thursday November 18 Quarter-final Matches: Game 1 #1 Sioux Falls Christian vs #8 Parkston 12:00 noon MT Game 2 #4 Wagner vs #5 Hill City 1:45 MT Game 3 #2 Garretson vs #7 Elkton-Lake Benton 6:00 MT Game 4 #3 Dakota Valley vs #6 Hamlin 7:45 MT Note: All Championship Matches Saturday November 20 will be televised on SDPB1

GHS is SDHSAA Class A State Volleyball bound. Congrats all. Hurry up and get your state tournament t- shirts here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.luvprintexpress.com/garretsonvb__;!!NFcUtLLUcw!Gjprt0n1oiDIbZlLuohfd5aGqlS8OhVlJtJZPSoFvxFukgzc-SE5RBlEGSSUhi_I8WUu-Q$

Good Luck to the Lady Dragon Volleyball team tonight! They take on Redfield in Madison at 5:30 in the SoDak16 for a chance to make it to the State A Volleyball Tournament.

SoDak 16 Volleyball Match Tuesday November 9, 2021 Garretson vs Redfield 5:30 You can watch this match by accessing the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSVkxZgjJWM

South Dakota SoDak 16 Volleyball Tuesday November 9, 2021 Garretson vs Redfield at MADISON High School 5:30 The winner of this match will advance to the South Dakota State Volleyball Tournament in Rapid City, SD November 18-20.

Region 3A Volleyball Match Thursday November 4, 2021 Garretson vs Madison 7:30 Game will be Live Streamed, and can be accessed with the following link: https://youtu.be/OyPleQbaGFg

I think they’ve got what it takes! Meet our Blue Dragon mentors! These high school students will be sharing their gifts, talents and smiles with our younger Blue Dragons. If you see them, please, thank them!

Thanks to Miss South Dakota for visiting Garretson today. Great message on taking care of your whole self (mind and body).

Tonight's Region Volleyball Game will be live streamed on YouTube and also available on Alliance Channel 230 Here is the link: https://youtu.be/MkqnW8dhf_M

A little gift to our 4th grade pen pals from the sophomores. A little spooky holiday spirit.