The days leading up the first day of school are fast paced and action packed. Teachers have been busy preparing their learning spaces for students. It was wonderful seeing our JHE families in our building again at last night's open house! Thanks to Southern Hills Church, our community partner, for providing families with hot dogs, chips, cookies, and water! We look forward to seeing students and families on our playground for our flag raising ceremony tradition at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow! It's going to be a great school year!
Sioux Falls Schools will be going cashless at its athletic and fine arts events!
For all information regarding digital student passes and single game tickets, click the link for information or scan the QR to purchase.
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The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!
LAST CALL for Camp Invention! Secure your child's spot TODAY!
The 2nd annual staff vs 5th graders basketball game was so much fun! It was a close game, but in the end, the staff team came out on top!
Here are more pictures from Thursday's activities!
Yesterday, the classroom doors closed for the 23-24 school year, but the memories of the year will remain open in the minds of students, staff, and families. Thank you for making it memorable!
Thanks JHE PTO for celebrating and providing food for staff appreciation week earlier this month. Also, our 5th graders absolutely loved their glow party to close out their final year of elementary school. Thanks PTO!
Tomorrow will be a busy day! After school today, JHE staff had a "snack-in," providing an opportunity to socialize, recognize staff that are not returning next year, and to celebrate the unique contributions of all staff members with personalized awards!
Tomorrow will be a busy day! After school today, JHE staff had a "snack-in," providing an opportunity to socialize, recognize staff that are not returning next year, and to celebrate the unique contributions of all staff members with personalized awards!
The John Harris Books and Breakfast Book Swap is Friday! See the flyer for additional details.
We hope to see you there!
Kindergarteners have been busy the last few days of school: fire safety presentation, Ronning library summer reading program, and Hurricane Hero Day with a visit from Officer Estep!
Nurse Val is a true John Harris Hero! She works diligently behind the scenes to provide care to students and staff. We are so grateful for her!
For the second year in a row, the Sioux Falls School District is proud to be called one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association for Music Merchants Foundation. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our teachers, the commitment of our students, and to the close ties that have grown together over the years in our music education community. As we celebrate this recognition, let us also celebrate the power of music to inspire, educate, and unite us all.
May 6th through May 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week. The JHE PTO does an amazing job of recognizing and showing appreciation of all staff here at John Harris. It is motivating for our staff to have the support of our John Harris families!
Yesterday, staff were treated to a beverage from Rainy Day Coffee Company!
The JHE Books and Breakfast Book Swap is on May 17th from 7:15-8:00 a.m. This event was so much fun last year and we are hoping to have another great turnout this year! Please see flyer for more details!
Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️
Friday was the JHE talent show. There were so many great performances! Thanks to our student performers and student crew! Thanks to Gretchen McKee for planning, organizing, and managing many things behind the scenes. A big thanks to Mrs. Fitzsimmons, Erin Weyers, Brianna Zobel, Melissa Breit, Annie Welsh, Duane St. John, Amanda Jungman, and Nichole Velgersdyk. Thanks to Kate Cory, Stacia Klock, Jamie Appel, and Liza Schnabel for judging. Thanks for the support from office staff: Mrs. Oberg, Mrs. Herold, Mr. Conner, and Mrs. Dobberpuhl.
Congratulations to the JHE fifth grade Presidential Award recipients!
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
