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!
The volleyball game against Newell on August 26th will start at 5:30 pm. This is a change from the original start time of 5:00. C-team will start at 5:30 with JV & Varsity to follow.
LDHS Open House will be 4:00-6:00 pm on Monday, August 18th. Mr. Embrock will provide a "Welcome Back" message in the Auditorium at 5:00 pm for all HS students & families. 9th Grade/New Student Orientation will begin in the Auditorium at 5:30 pm. Students may pick up their class schedules and other important information to begin the school year in the HS Office upon arriving at the school. Laptops may also be issued during Open House. Teachers will be available for visits in their classroom. We look forward to seeing you at Open House!
Sign up by TOMORROW for a free t-shirt! Sign-up will remain open until Aug. 30.
https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h202508021215103521b33e8b907c74f/register
High School and Middle School Parents,
Be sure to register your athletes on Bound. The video I am attaching shows the process for registering. This must be done and physicals need to be in prior to the start of the Fall Sports Seasons.
https://tinyurl.com/546s5h2x
Be sure to register your athletes on Bound. The video I am attaching shows the process for registering. This must be done and physicals need to be in prior to the start of the Fall Sports Seasons.
https://tinyurl.com/546s5h2x
Seniors- Booster Club wants to showcase the class of 2026 with individual banners.
Picture Date: Monday, August 11 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Meet at the Mickelson Trailhead in Deadwood (103 Charles Street) – pictures will be taken on the board walk. Find us by going across the old railroad bridge and take a right.
Please see the form for further details, here: https://5il.co/3ncef
Contact Gwen Hess or Kris McMahon with further questions.
Picture Date: Monday, August 11 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Meet at the Mickelson Trailhead in Deadwood (103 Charles Street) – pictures will be taken on the board walk. Find us by going across the old railroad bridge and take a right.
Please see the form for further details, here: https://5il.co/3ncef
Contact Gwen Hess or Kris McMahon with further questions.
All students grades K-5 are invited to join us for the Prospector Bowl Cheer Camp! Camp participants will be performing at halftime during the Prospector Bowl football game. All camp attendants will receive a cheer bow. Cost for the camp is $15. **Students who register before August 10 will receive a free T-Shirt.*** Use the link to sign up!
https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h202508021215103521b33e8b907c74f/register
Prospector Bowl T-Shirts are on sale now until Aug. 11. Get yours now!💛⛏️
http://mrghauff.chipply.com/PROSPECTORBOWL/
Next week the school is cutting power on Monday morning. Because of this, the weight room days will be moved to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Times will remain the same and all open gyms will be in Gym 2 next week.
The Summer Activities Schedule is in the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IT8Rvm03YrIVn_U1dKXXOOl-pnmitmUa4unfuNPmhC0/edit?tab=t.0
There are 10 copies left of 2025 Goldenlodes ! Get yours before they are all gone! Order Online here: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/QAnarDLzsG6eTKZlS0DTlhOx Online orders must be placed before May 27th, 2025. They may also be purchased in the high school office.
