Lead-Deadwood School District

The soccer sign up links for 7th-12th graders are posted below Boys: https://forms.office.com/r/MtXb6TCFGC Girls: https://forms.office.com/r/jjYqC5qtWf

Summer is an exciting time at school as we get ready for the upcoming school year. I'll keep everyone updated as we make progress on this project. We are ramping up our FACS (Family and Consumer Science) classes and remodeling the old Home Ec room with 5 kitchens to accommodate high school courses in nutrition and wellness, culinary arts, hospitality and tourism, and more.

It was great to see over 50 kids in the weight room each day on Monday and Wednesday this week for summer lifting. This is a good thing and a lot more summer activity than we've seen in our programs for a long time. The possible downside is that with all of the sport specific workouts, open gyms, all-sport lifting sessions, and private/paid camps and workouts, some of our kids are understandably overwhelmed. It is important that we have the right mentality. These are OPPORTUNITIES to get better, and should be treated like eating from a buffet. Typically you don't take everything off the buffet, but rather you pick what you want. As families it is important to talk with our kids about how much they can handle (probably more for older kids), and do what is appropriate. Also, with everything being optional, there are still opportunities for family activities this summer. I hope kids continue to take advantage of these opportunities, and I hope our kids have some fun this summer too. GO DIGGERS!

Parents of athletes, Summer workouts are in full swing and there are lots of opportunities in the district for our athletes this off season, from morning workouts for all athletes to sport specific training that coaches have communicated with athletes. All of the opportunities provided are beneficial for your student athlete(s) but they are not mandatory. Opportunities provided and expectations for attendance should be communicated by head coaches and will be different for high school and middle school athletes. Morning workout opportunities are provided every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for boys at 6, girls at 7, and open weight room times from 8-10. There will be makeup/extra opportunities on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well. These are for all athletes and will focus on speed/strength training. Thank you, Zack Clement MS/HS Assistant Principal Athletic Director Lead-Deadwood School District

Sports physicals are availabe FREE OF CHARGE in all Monument Health Clinics & Urgent Care locations. Call your local clinic to schedule an appointment or stop into onoe of their Urgent Care locations throughout the hills.

Please see the following link from Black Hills Pioneer with photos from the 2024 Lead-Deadwood Graduation. https://bhpioneer.smugmug.com/2024-Graduations/Lead-Deadwood-Graduation

There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow @ 1:40 pm in Gym 2 for all athletes in grades 9-11 to meet the new athletic director. Track students taking make-up testing during this time will be followed up with details from the meeting.

Today is Class Day for the class of 2024. We celebrated the achievements of our seniors, as well as the academic letter winners from all four LDHS classes. Seniors received $76,000 in awards and scholarships. We are proud of these kids! Class day ceremonies also included the passing of the torch from the Class of 2024 to the Class of 2025. LDHS is in good hands!

Today some of our elementary students participated in "Kids in the Kitchen". What a great way to learn about cooking, nutrition and even some basic kitchen safety while having a blast.

Here is the direct link to sign up for soccer - keep in mind that this is only for those students who will be in grades 9-12 beginning the Fall of 2024. https://forms.office.com/r/U4c2R90WuV Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

Attached is a letter and a link concerning the cooperative with Sturgis Brown High School in the sport of soccer beginning the Fall of 2024. If you are interested in participating - please take a look and use the link to sign up. Further information will follow as available. https://5il.co/2lu8p Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

The Black Hills Conference Track Meet being ran tomorrow will now be at South Dakota School of Mines and O'Hare Stadium in Rapid City. We had to move the venue due to wet conditions at the original site of RC Christian High School. Leave time for track/start time and all details remain the same other than the new site. Good luck Diggers! Mr. Nepodal

Lead Deadwood students enjoyed a favorite today "Breakfast for Lunch" "Lunch is 10 out of 10 today", shouts a kindergarten student. Tomorrow Super Nachos & Pizza Friday to finish out the week! Fresh Fuit & Vegetable Bar every day Join us for a delicious filling lunch!

Our high school track meet for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7th, has been cancelled due to the forecasted weather for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in our area. Please help spread the word. Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

Just a reminder that the MS and HS band concert will be a combined performance happening tonight, Monday, May 6th) at the HS Auditorium. Concert starts at 7:00. Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

The MS and HS band concerts scheduled for this week on Monday (HS) and Thursday (MS) will now be a combined performance on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 in the HS theater. Please make note and pass along to those who need to know. Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

The Lead-Deadwood Elementary Shining Light is being passed from Mrs. Jessica Yushta to Ms. Amber Whiton this week. “This person is pretty new to our building, but I could already tell that she has a great heart. She is very kind and helpful and has the BEST smile that really is a shining light. I hope she stays with us for a long time – Ms. Amber Whiton.”

The Lead-Deadwood Elementary staff and students were greeted by some unexpected visitors this morning—curious and hungry, just grazing on the front lawn of the school! 🐑🌿

The high school track meet at Kadoka for Friday, May 3, has been cancelled due to the weather conditions forecasted for tomorrow. Please help spread the word. Thank you. Mr. Nepodal

We would like to recognize our exceptional Food Services Staff on Friday May 3, 2024. Sherry, Amber, Eva, Donna, Bridget and Sherry are truly heroes in the kitchen, ensuring everyone stays nourished and fueled with delicious and nutritious meals every day. Take a moment today to stop by the school kitchen and show appreciation with a friendly greeting, high five, or even a warm hug to make their day. Grab a sweet treat or fresh fruit snack and acknowledge their hard work and dedication to keeping everyone healthy and happy. Happy School Lunch Hero Day!! We are lucky to have you.