Leola School District 44-2, SD

Reminder: Tomorrow marks our first Community Day of Caring! Students from Pre-K to 12th grade will join in starting around 1:00PM. Please ensure your child dresses in layers for comfort. While we suggest bringing light work gloves, they're not mandatory. Students will participate in activities like raking, branch collection, and garbage cleanup. Any questions? Contact the school office. Thank you!

Good morning, Leola family! Due to continued inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL today, March 26th, for the Leola School District. Tomorrow's menu will be: • Breakfast: Toast • Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun, Potatoes, and Fruit We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Good afternoon, Leola family! Due to continued inclement weather and hazardous travel conditions, the Leola School District will start at 10:00AM tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26th. Please take note of the following adjustments: Breakfast: Breakfast will not be served tomorrow morning. Morning Preschool: The younger, morning preschool group will not attend. If you foresee any difficulties ensuring your child arrives by 10:00AM, please don't hesitate to contact the main office at 605-439-3142 tomorrow morning. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Due to inclement weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL today, March 25th. Tomorrow's menu will be: • Breakfast: Skillet Omelet • Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun, Potatoes, and Fruit Please stay safe and warm indoors. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Dear Leola School District Families, Due to inclement weather conditions and potentially hazardous travel, we will have a 10:00AM start for tomorrow, Monday, March 25th. Please be aware of the following adjustments: Breakfast: Breakfast will not be served tomorrow morning. Morning Preschool: The younger, morning preschool group will not attend. If you anticipate any difficulties ensuring your child arrives by 10:00AM, please reach out to the main office at 605-439-3142. We're here to assist. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe and warm, and we look forward to a productive day ahead!

Dear Leola School District community, Due to the Winter Weather Advisory in effect, there will be NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, Friday, March 22nd. All student-related activities, including track and field and powerlifting practices, will be cancelled. However, Parent/Teacher Conferences will proceed as planned from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. If you have already scheduled a conference through the front office, your appointment remains unchanged. If you need to reschedule, please contact your child's teacher directly via email. For those who have not yet scheduled a conference, walk-in appointments will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe in the winter weather conditions.

The Leola School District will dismiss school at 12:30PM on Thursday, March 14th to support our Titans at the State B Boys Basketball Tournament in Aberdeen. The Leola/Frederick Titans play the Castlewood Warriors at 7:45PM in the Barnett Center. Reminder, all Titans fans are welcome to enjoy the Titan hospitality room at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel from 3:00-5:00PM. GO TITANS!

State Basketball shirts are in and were sent home today. If you are missing an order or have a problem with your order, contact Geffdog.

Student Section Themes for State B's Boys Basketball

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Stakeholders, We hope this message finds you well. We wish to inform you of adjustments made to the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled for this spring. To better accommodate both staff and parents, we have revised the format and timing of these conferences. 1.) Parent/Teacher Conferences will now take place on Tuesday, March 5th, from 1:00PM to 5:00PM, without a scheduled break. Additionally, alternative times are available on Friday, March 22nd, and Friday, April 12th, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Parents can request and schedule meeting times through the front office. For those who do not schedule in advance, conferences will be conducted via walk-in scheduling, on a first-come-first-served basis. 2.) Please be aware that Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences will not take place on Tuesday, March 5th. Instead, they are scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, and Friday, April 12th, from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. 3.) Similarly, there will be no 5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, March 5th. These conferences will be held on Friday, March 22nd, and Friday, April 12th, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. 4.) Lastly, there will be no JH/HS Science Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, March 5th. They will be scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, and Friday, April 12th, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. These adjustments are aimed at optimizing this spring's conference process, ensuring ample time for meaningful discussions between teachers and parents about student progress. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the revised schedule, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Preschool/Headstart updates

Good evening, Leola family! The Leola School District will have a 10:00AM start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th, due to the Windchill Warning. Please remember: When school begins at 10:00AM, breakfast is not served and the younger, morning preschool group does not attend. If there are barriers preventing your child from arriving by 10:00AM, please contact the main office. Have a good night!

The boys' basketball game scheduled for today, Saturday, January 13th, between the Titans and the Ellendale Cardinals up in Ellendale, has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

Picture Retakes is Tuesday, November 7th. Please return your photo packet if wanting retakes.

All costumes must be school appropriate and no masks are allowed.

Free Application Period

Extra Yard for Teachers The NFHS, the College Football Playoff Foundation, and the Leola School District are again participating in the Extra Yard for Teachers Program. The purpose of the CFP Foundation lies in supporting Pre-12 education across the country. In support of the CFP Foundation’s primary platform, Extra Yard for Teachers, we shine a spotlight on our work and collaboration to inspire and empower teachers. The Extra Yard for Teachers game ball will be awarded to a teacher in the Leola School District who goes above and beyond to make a positive impact on our students. Please select one teacher in our school district most worthy of this acknowledgement. The winning teacher will be awarded a special football, a DonorsChoose.org gift card, and an Extra Yard for Teachers T-shirt in recognition of their outstanding performance. The winning teacher will be acknowledged ahead of the volleyball match against North Central, on Tuesday, October 3rd. Voting ends at 1:00PM on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. https://forms.gle/zon14gBqJazqU8pU8

Titan Football update for Saturday: The varsity game against Ipswich will now be at 12:00 Noon instead of 1 pm, to try to avoid the worst of the weather. The junior high game will still happen, but will now use a 30 minute running clock and they will only play on half of the field.

FB game tomorrow at NSU will be livestreamed through Hubcityradio.com and on KSDN 930 AM or 102.1 FM

Tailgate Flier for Friday's Football game vs. Hamlin