Water testing is now complete at all three Lead-Deadwood School buildings, and the water is turned back on. Employees can now access the buildings as needed, and regularly scheduled activities and practices can resume on Monday. We will send an update when test results are back. Thank you.
This is a reminder that the Lead-Deadwood Elementary School building in Deadwood and the Lead-Deadwood Middle School and High School buildings in Lead will be closed tonight and part of tomorrow for water testing. We will send another message when testing is complete. Thank you.
Please click the link for important information from the superintendent. https://aptg.co/DgNC80
Here is the adjusted basketball schedule for the Saturday, December 20th Stateline Shootout basketball games:
Game 1- 11:00am- Lead-Deadwood JV vs Sundance JV Girls
Game 2- 12: 30 pm- Lead-Deadwood JV vs Sundance JV Boys
Game 3- 2:00pm- Lead-Deadwood Varsity vs Sundance Varsity- Girls
Game 4- 3:30pm- Lead-Deadwood Varsity vs Sundance Varsity- Boys
All games will be played in Gym #1
Game 1- 11:00am- Lead-Deadwood JV vs Sundance JV Girls
Game 2- 12: 30 pm- Lead-Deadwood JV vs Sundance JV Boys
Game 3- 2:00pm- Lead-Deadwood Varsity vs Sundance Varsity- Girls
Game 4- 3:30pm- Lead-Deadwood Varsity vs Sundance Varsity- Boys
All games will be played in Gym #1
Due to high winds and other factors, Lead-Deadwood Schools will run 2 hours late today, Thursday, December 18.
Meet Mr. Embrock after the HS/MS Band Concert tonight - about 8:00 pm - to learn more about LDHS and his professional background.
The Band Winter Concert is December 15th at 7pm. High School students should arrive at 6pm while Middle School students arrive at 6:30pm.
Winter Choir Concert
Monday, December 8th
7pm
LDHS Theater
Monday, December 8th
7pm
LDHS Theater
HS/MS Parents,
Please complete the Career & Technical Education (CTE) survey to provide feedback to our CTE programs and consortium.
https://forms.gle/TXa9NGyxoUXaBd7F7
Thank you.
L-D CTE Team
Dr. Person, Superintendent, will be hosting a Golddigger Community Coffee on Wednesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to discuss the school district's possibilities and opportunities for developing a portion of school owned land to increase workforce housing in our community and to create a housing option for staff members of the Lead-Deadwood School District. The public is invited to attend this event in the High School cafeteria in Lead. It will be an informal conversation and a chance for people to ask questions and give input. Coffee will be provided.
Winter Choir Concert
Monday, December 8
7pm
LDHS Theater
6-12 Choirs
Dear Parents and Guardians of LDMS and LDHS choir members,
Sending out a reminder for the upcoming Winter Concert. The students have all been working hard and are going to sound great. Invite all of your friends and family.
Here is a reminder of the information about the dress code and concert attendance I sent out to everyone at the beginning of the school year.
Have a happy Thanksgiving break!
Dr. Olson
Dress Code: Middle School
Concert Attire:
Each student will be responsible to have nice pants or skirt of a neutral color(Khaki, Black, Brown, Grey), Black socks, and a nice plain white shirt, either a button up or polo.
Dress Code: High School
Concert Attire:
Men: Each student will be responsible to have Black dress pants, Black socks, Black Dress Shoes and a Long Sleeve White Button Up Shirt. The school will provide Bow Ties and Tux Jackets.
Women: Will be responsible to have either:
a. Semi-formal Black Dress, At least knee length, not low cut and sleeves to at least half way between elbow and shoulder. Black shoes that are no more than 3 inch heels.
b. A Semi-formal Black Skirt and top that meets the above criteria. Black shoes that are no more than 3 inch heels.
c. A female singer may choose to wear the tux attire, but will then be required to have the “Men’s” required items.
Concert Attendance Policy:
All concerts are mandatory for everyone. There will be two concerts for Middle School and four concerts for High School this year, as well as singing for district music festival. Only extreme family or medical emergencies will be excused, and for either, I will need proof. Either a doctor's note, funeral bulletin or some other official documentation will be accepted.
Monday, December 8
7pm
LDHS Theater
6-12 Choirs
Dear Parents and Guardians of LDMS and LDHS choir members,
Sending out a reminder for the upcoming Winter Concert. The students have all been working hard and are going to sound great. Invite all of your friends and family.
Here is a reminder of the information about the dress code and concert attendance I sent out to everyone at the beginning of the school year.
Have a happy Thanksgiving break!
Dr. Olson
Dress Code: Middle School
Concert Attire:
Each student will be responsible to have nice pants or skirt of a neutral color(Khaki, Black, Brown, Grey), Black socks, and a nice plain white shirt, either a button up or polo.
Dress Code: High School
Concert Attire:
Men: Each student will be responsible to have Black dress pants, Black socks, Black Dress Shoes and a Long Sleeve White Button Up Shirt. The school will provide Bow Ties and Tux Jackets.
Women: Will be responsible to have either:
a. Semi-formal Black Dress, At least knee length, not low cut and sleeves to at least half way between elbow and shoulder. Black shoes that are no more than 3 inch heels.
b. A Semi-formal Black Skirt and top that meets the above criteria. Black shoes that are no more than 3 inch heels.
c. A female singer may choose to wear the tux attire, but will then be required to have the “Men’s” required items.
Concert Attendance Policy:
All concerts are mandatory for everyone. There will be two concerts for Middle School and four concerts for High School this year, as well as singing for district music festival. Only extreme family or medical emergencies will be excused, and for either, I will need proof. Either a doctor's note, funeral bulletin or some other official documentation will be accepted.
Basketball Sideline Cheerleading tryouts are coming up! Use the QR to register. Email Katelynn.Clement@k12.sd.us with any questions!
REMINDER
Student flu shots will be given today to those students who have been signed up by their parent or guardian.
Student flu shots will be given today to those students who have been signed up by their parent or guardian.
You are cordially invited to Lead-Deadwood High School on Thursday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. to meet the new HS Principal, Mr. Mike Embrock, at the first HS Principal Coffee of the school year. Free coffee and rolls will be provided by own Digger Dining Kitchen Krew. We look forward to seeing you to talk and learn more about LDHS.
Lead-Deadwood HS Team
Lead-Deadwood HS Team
The Lead-Deadwood School District will once again be offering FREE flu shots to all students in grades K–12 on Thursday, October 31st.
To participate, your child must be enrolled in the Lead-Deadwood School District. A completed consent form is required. Please fill out the form at https://5il.co/2vplq
and return it to the school nurse by Thursday, October 10th.
⚠️ Please note: Students will not receive the flu vaccine if the consent form is incomplete or not returned by the deadline.
To participate, your child must be enrolled in the Lead-Deadwood School District. A completed consent form is required. Please fill out the form at https://5il.co/2vplq
and return it to the school nurse by Thursday, October 10th.
⚠️ Please note: Students will not receive the flu vaccine if the consent form is incomplete or not returned by the deadline.
Lead-Deadwood School District Flu Shot Clinic
The Lead-Deadwood School District will once again be offering FREE flu shots to all students in grades K–12 on Thursday, October 31st.
To participate, your child must be enrolled in the Lead-Deadwood School District. A completed consent form is required. Please fill out the form at https://5il.co/2vplq
and return it to the school nurse by Thursday, October 10th.
⚠️ Please note: Students will not receive the flu vaccine if the consent form is incomplete or not returned by the deadline.
The Lead-Deadwood School District will once again be offering FREE flu shots to all students in grades K–12 on Thursday, October 31st.
To participate, your child must be enrolled in the Lead-Deadwood School District. A completed consent form is required. Please fill out the form at https://5il.co/2vplq
and return it to the school nurse by Thursday, October 10th.
⚠️ Please note: Students will not receive the flu vaccine if the consent form is incomplete or not returned by the deadline.
UPCOMING SCREENING NOTIFICATION
The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) and Lions Club will conduct free hearing and vision screenings at our school, for grades K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 11th.
Hearing screenings: October 2nd and 3rd
Vision screenings: October 10th
You will only be notified if your child does not pass the screening.
If you do NOT want your child to participate in the screenings, please contact your child’s school prior to the date listed above, or your child will be included as planned.
The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) and Lions Club will conduct free hearing and vision screenings at our school, for grades K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 11th.
Hearing screenings: October 2nd and 3rd
Vision screenings: October 10th
You will only be notified if your child does not pass the screening.
If you do NOT want your child to participate in the screenings, please contact your child’s school prior to the date listed above, or your child will be included as planned.
Gym 2 will be open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7am for basketball open gym.
Haggerty’s Music will be in the LDHS Band Room on Wednesday, September 17th from 3:30pm-5:30pm to set up an instrument display! This is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to rent or purchase new or used instruments.
They will also have essential supplies available for both middle school and high school students, including:
Reeds
Valve oil
Slide oil
Tuners
…and more!
Interested in learning more about the rental program? Click here: https://haggertysmusic.com/pages/band-orchestra-rental
Cross-country has started, but it's not too late to start if you are interested. If you are a high school or middle school student at Lead-Deadwood interested in cross-country, but you missed the first week of practice, contact Dr. Person or just show up at Gym 1 in the high school after school. Go Diggers!