We are fortunate to have three generations working at John Harris Elementary... Mrs. Stolp, Mrs. Mediger, and Ms. Mediger!
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
It was a great first day at John Harris. We enjoyed seeing the families on the playground to start the day. Our teams of teachers have worked hard to kick off the school year. Classrooms were buzzing with energy as positive classroom communities were being built. We're ready for another day tomorrow!
The John Harris PTO provided a nice opportunity for parents to connect at the "Boo Hoo Yahoo Breakfast!"
It was a beautiful day for shaved ice, courtesy of Lucy Henglefelt and family. Thank you Lucy!
Thank you JHE PTO and families for the back to school breakfast that awaits our staff. We are eager to begin another great year at JHE!
Here are a few more Hurricane Hero pictures from open house!
The John Harris Elementary back-to-school open house was a great success! Our Hurricane Hero, who will be named by students this year, was making his way through the hallways to greet families and connect with students. We so enjoyed seeing families connect with our staff.
We would like to extend a big thank you to Southern Hills for providing the John Harris Elementary community with hot dogs, chips, and water during our open house. We are grateful to have them as community partners!
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
John Harris staff members had an engaging morning of learning in preparation for the return of students!
Check out the JHE Welcome Back to School Newsletter...packed with important information!
https://www.smore.com/0e76f
We are excited for the activities and opportunities for John Harris Elementary families put together by our wonderful PTO!
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A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
Meet the teacher and see your classroom! We will have open house at John Harris Elementary on Tuesday, August 23rd from 4-6pm! We are excited to see our students and families again!
It’s not too late to participate in the JHE Summer Reading program! Together we can reach our goal of putting staff on the roof and the opportunity to participate in a fun obstacle course designed by our principal! Thanks!
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)