
Just a reminder that our MS girls basketball game with Oelrichs originally scheduled for Monday, Nov. 20th was cancelled due to their school not having a middle school team this year. Thank you.
Mr. Nepodal

Extra Extra!! The Fall Play is this weekend!
Fall play performance of the family-friendly comedy "The Alibis" Friday and Saturday, November 17th and 18th, at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for students; or a food pantry item.


The Lead-Deadwood School District currently has 10 remaining doses of the student flu vaccine. If you're interested, please get in touch with the School Nurse at 605-717-3884.

MS Girls Basketball has a schedule change. Our game with Newcastle scheduled for Dec. 14th has been cancelled (conflict on their end) and replaced with Rapid City Christian on that same date. 7th grade at 4:00, 8th grade at 5:00. Thank you.
Mr. Nepodal

This week, Ms. Kayla Peplinski has chosen Mrs. Becky Kosters to receive the Lead-Deadwood Elementary Shining Light.
“Mrs. Kosters has worked really hard at creating a fun and engaging environment to help students learn new and challenging things while helping them find a new love for science. It has been an interesting time trying to add this new class into everyone's schedule, but she has done so with grace. I know my kids are always asking, "when is STEM?"
Congratulations, Mrs. Kosters!


Come out this weekend (Friday and Saturday) and catch the High School Play Production as they perform "The Alibis." Performance times for both days are 7:00 and it will be held in the high school theater - it should be a fun time to enjoy the show and appreciate our students' talents!

The National Honor Society is sponsoring their Dodgeball Tournament this Thursday in gym 2 starting at 6:00 - admission will be $2.00 to watch with all proceeds going to Feeding South Dakota. Come out and support a great cause and have some fun watching our students play dodgeball!

Last week's Shining Light was presented to Ms. Kayla Peplinski by Ms. Alexis Hauf.
"I chose Kayla Peplinski to be the shining light because of her kind and fun personality. She’s been quite the delight to talk to in and outside of school. I think she’s doing an excellent job for her first year in this district. Not to mention I admire how Pinterest perfect her room is!"


The Fall Sports Banquet is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 21st beginning at 7:00 with a meal and followed up with the awards portion. It is sponsored by the Digger Booster Club - they would like to get an idea on the number to expect for the meal so please take a minute and fill out this survey. Thank you - Mr. Nepodal
https://forms.gle/LTtAMxn8NYdG8PMs8

Reminder that we will have our Winter Sports Meeting tomorrow (Monday, Nov. 13) at 7:00 for anyone who plans to participate in high school boys/girls basketball, wrestling, and/or cheer. Our meeting will start in gym 1 then we will split from there for your individual program meetings with head coaches. Please plan to be there. Thank you.
Mr. Nepodal

Last week’s Lead-Deadwood Elementary Shining Light was presented to Ms. Alexis Hauf by Ms. Melayna Waisanen.
“I chose someone new to our district. I may not know her very well, yet, but I like the positive attitude and excitement she brings to our school. We are lucky to have her as part of our team!”


Congratulations to the LDMS Red Ribbon Week Contest Winners!
Essay Contest Winner- Kenna Pitlick
Poster Contest Winners- Porter Smith (6th Grade), Lydia Wright (7th Grade), Jace Clopp (8th Grade)

Due to a schedule conflict for Hermosa, our middle school girls basketball game for Monday, Nov. 6 has been cancelled. We will still have our game at Douglas on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and we will host Spearfish on Thursday, Nov. 9. Thank you.
Mr. Nepodal

Just a reminder that we will be holding parent-teacher conferences today from 1-7pm at the HS. There will also be a financial aid informational webinar for juniors/seniors that starts at 6:00pm. The link to the Zoom meeting and the passcode are below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89207975036?pwd=xZxfAgefvvausLh5wWrf28efQTMosk.1
Meeting ID: 892 0797 5036
Passcode: 424185

Our middle school wrestling meet at Spearfish for Thursday, Nov. 9th has been cancelled due to Sundance not being able to participate and a conflict with the facilities at Spearfish. Thank you.
Mr. Nepodal

Ms. Maura Nistler chose Ms. Melayna Waisanen as last week’s Lead-Deadwood Elementary Shining Light.
“In my classroom this year and last, there is a common question. A person might think first graders are asking, 'When is recess?' but they are usually asking, 'Can we go hug Ms. Waisanen?' Melayna Waisanen is our Shining Light because the kindness and compassion she gives to our students is carried with them throughout elementary.”


Lead-Deadwood High School Financial Aid Night is set for November 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
Use this link for an important handout: https://5il.co/2826q
Join the Zoom Meeting here:
Topic: Lead-Deadwood High School Financial Aid Night
Time: Nov 2, 2023 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89207975036?pwd=xZxfAgefvvausLh5wWrf28efQTMosk.1
Meeting ID: 892 0797 5036
Passcode: 424185

November 1st Lead-Deadwood School District will be conducting hearing screenings for the following grades; Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 11th. If your student is screened and there are any concerns, you will be notified with follow up recommendations.

The band fundraiser deadline is tomorrow! We have not reached our goal of $1,500. Be sure to order from a band student to help them go to Disney in 2026!


HSVB regions - 1st round - will be played vs. Hill City at Hill City on Monday, Oct. 30th. Game time is 6:00 - good luck ladies!!
Mr. Nepodal