
Thursday January 28, 2021 Parker at Garretson 5:30 JV 6:30 Varsity
Because this is a Big East Conference Tournament Event... Activity Tickets Are Not Accepted.
Admission: Adults $5.00 Students $3.00

Saturday January 30, 2021 Wagner Wrestling Tournament 10:00 am
No Fan Limitations
Masks Highly Recommended

Congratulations to the cast of "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" on advancing to THE STATE FESTIVAL!!!! You put your all on the stage today!

The girls basketball BEC tournament begins Thursday, January 28th. The Lady Dragons host Parker for the opening round with a JV game beginning at 5:30 and Varsity approximately 6:30. Attached is an image of the bracket for the tournament. The bracket can be found on the live feed of the website or on FaceBook.


Saturday February 6, 2021 JH - JV - Varsity GBB Garretson at Colman-Egan
Note Time Changes
2:00 Junior High (1 combined game)
3:00 JV
4:15 Varsity

Garretson One Act Play competes in Madison at 9:00AM on Wednesday, January 27th. To watch via livestream, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxE_AZEI38CAT5acTrhACgg

Tickets for the State wrestling tournament are available in advance through the Garretson School District. The form for ticket purchase is available here: https://5il.co/oz1x, and in the school office. Forms, with payment are due in the school office no later than 12:00 noon on Monday, February 1.

The Garretson School District is seeking an executive administrative assistant to work closely with the Superintendent and Business Manager. Ideal candidates for this position will have strong organizational and technology skills, a friendly and helpful demeanor, and a strong willingness to learn.
Major job functions include serving as one of two receptionists in the main school office, generation and organization/filing of documents in support of the school office and duties associated with requisitions and purchasing, invoices, accounts payable and some payroll related duties.
To apply, submit completed classified application, letter of interest, references and resume to Superintendent Guy Johnson via email at: Guy.Johnson@k12.sd.us or at our address: Attn: Guy Johnson, Garretson School District, 505 2nd St, PO Box C, Garretson, SD 57030. The position will remain open until filled.
If you know of someone who might be a good fit for this position, please share the information with them!

Sunday January 24, 2021 1 Act Play 5:00 "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculation" by Don Zolodis
*Play will be performed in the Old Gym at Garretson High School.
*Masks encouraged, but not required.

Saturday January 23, 2021 DSU Basketball Classic Gayville-Volin vs Garretson 6:00
Livestream... It can be accessed via our Youtube page the day of the games. Here is our link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNI9FQCA6RyI16r4Le8lAQ/featured

Tuesday January 26, 2021 Wrestling Triangular at Parkston 5:00
Parkston vs. Garretson and Garretson vs. SF Lincoln
*There are no attendance limitations.
*Masks are required by all non-participants.
*Media Broadcast Link: https://www.parkston.k12.sd.us/trojansportslive

Preschool/Kindergarten Screening
March 3 and 10
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
See attachment for details
https://5il.co/osmf

Garretson Schools to Ease Fan Restrictions at School Events
Our main priorities throughout this school year have been to keep our students and staff safe, to keep our school open and to give our students the opportunity to participate in school-sponsored activities. With these goals in mind, the District moved to limit the attendance at winter home events in order to decrease the likelihood that school staff or students would contract the virus at a school event. The data for the month of January indicates a downward trend in the number of cases in the state and county compared to the spike in November and December. Our next varsity home event is the Boys and Girls basketball doubleheader against Vermillion on January 22. If local data continues to indicate flat or decreasing infection rate, our plan is to lift the restriction on the number of fans in attendance at this, and subsequent events. The District will continue to monitor data sets from the SD Dept of Health, the SD Dept of Education, Minnehaha County and local information, and will adjust the plan as necessary throughout the winter seasons. District patrons should check the school’s website for further adjustments and/or updates related to the pandemic.
While we will not limit the number of fans in attendance, the District does have the following expectations for fans while in attendance at school events:
1. Attendance at extra curricular events is voluntary, and as such, fans who attend assume the risk for taking precautions that will keep them safe.
2. Fans are expected to keep appropriate distance between themselves and others at all times when attending Garretson School District events. Fans are responsible for their own proximity to other fans.
3. The use of a face covering is highly recommended for people attending the event.
4. Fans are expected to be in the stands and seated. Fans will not be allowed to loiter in the hallway, lobby, stand in doorways or generally be outside the normal seating areas.
5. All Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children in grades k-5 are expected to be seated with their parents. Children must be accompanied to the restroom & concessions area by a responsible adult.
6. Students in grades 6-12 are expected to be seated in the student section, or if they prefer, with a parent. Students seated in the student section are expected to wear a face covering at all times. Students may only be out of their section for bathroom and concessions and will not be allowed to run free in the facilities.
7. There will be no fan / player mingling after the event. At the conclusion of the event, all spectators are expected to remain in the stands until the teams have left the floor or field. Fans are then expected to leave the facility immediately after teams make their exit.
8. All team personnel will exit the gym at the conclusion of the event, and will not return to the gymnasium.

Tuesday January 19, 2021 JH BBB Garretson at West Central (Becker Center) 4:00
4:00...7th Grade 5:00...8th Grade
*There is limited attendance (two per participant), No vouchers, please limit attendance.
*Social distance as much as possible.
*MASKS ARE REQUIRED.

Saturday January 23, 2021 DSU Basketball Classic Gayville-Volin vs Garretson 6:00
*No Voucher needed to attend...just your purchased game ticket.
*Admission - Adults $8.00 K-12 $4.00 Pre-School and younger - Free
*Seating limited to 33% or 265 fans. Gym will be cleared after each game. You may leave and return for the next game if
you keep your ticket.
*Masks are REQUIRED for everyone attending

Tuesday January 18, 2021 Garretson at Sioux Falls Christian JV - V 6:15 -7:30
*Rostered personal will be given 6 passes. Admission price must be paid.
*K-12 students will be admitted without a pass. Must show a valid school ID and pay admission price.
*Children under Kindergarten age admitted free-no pass required
*Masks are REQUIRED for everyone attending, social distancing expected.
*Live Stream...go to the following Link https://bit.ly/32h2S2F


The JH and JV Girls Basketball Games scheduled for Saturday January 16 at Colman have been postponed.
The Games have been re-scheduled for Saturday February 6, 2021:
12:00 JH Girls
1:00 JV Girls
2:00 Varsity Girls

Saturday January 16, 2020 Garretson at Colman-Egan
12:00 7th & 8th Grade Girls and Boys (1 girls' game and 1 boys' game)
1:00 JV Girls and JV Boys
2:00 Varsity Boys
Varsity Girls will play Warner in Madison (@DSU Fieldhouse) at 4:30 pm

Garretson Schools will be closed today, January 15th due to road and weather conditions in the district. Roads are very slippery, with high winds and poor visibility. If you can stay home today, please do. Stay safe today!

Garretson Schools will run 2 hours late tomorrow, January 15 due to the weather. There will be no morning practices. We will reassess the situation in the morning to determine if further changes are necessary. Stay safe, everyone!
Guy Johnson, Superintendent