
Congratulations to 2nd Grade Teacher Kayleen Selfridge who was recognized by Black Hills State University, her Alma Mater, for being named Teacher of the Year! Thank you to Mr. Tom Wheaton, Director of Alumni Relations at BHSU, for coming out today!



Congratulations to the Student's of the Month at Piedmont Valley Elementary for the character trait of integrity. We are so proud of you and appreciate you being leaders in our school!
2nd Grade: Fernanda Mendez-Perez, Ezra Harris, Jess Davey, Ayla Cramer, Kane Hulsey, Sophia Tryon, Casin Gray, Lydia Dosch, Luke Hook, Johana Mendelson, & Hannah Skiff
3rd Grade: Adalynn Farley, Reggie Mendelson, Olivia Miller, Wesley Campnell, Mara Jade Plunkett, Kenzlie Lebeau, Fianna Fleming, Chloe Kuyper, Kaelynn Struble, Kensi Schroeder, Ruah Behnke, & Madeline Seidl
4th Grade: Luke Hoiten, Payson Piebenga, Austen Bunge, Hudson Shull, Kellan Bryant, Ashlyn Turnquist, & Oliver Hartung


Thank you so much to the Piedmont Valley PTA for donating 2 soccer goals for our playground. What a great addition for recess! We appreciate our wonderful PTA and all they do for our students and staff :)


Congratulations to the Student's of the Month at PVE for the character trait of Honesty. We appreciate these students for being role models in our school when it comes to telling the truth!
2nd Grade: Kenslee Moore, Korinn Sullivan, Easton Thomas, Easton Constant, Luella Schnider, Jace Akers, Harper Jaeger, Asher Kitchens, & Emmett Aga
3rd Grade: Henry Bordewyk, Emelia Elrod, Alexander Ludwig, Anthony Pfister, Fisher Lundin, Kole Soltesz, Erik Nelson, Tobias Schmitt, Piper Perli, & Michelina Opbroek
4th Grade: Weston Smith, Stella Gaaskjolen, Marley Bad Wound, Jadyn Russell, Melonie Bestgen, Braxton Chilstrom, Marshall Holzer, Bradley Berkey, Payson Piebenga, Mya Hubregtse, & Amelia Hooper


Thank your bus driver today!


Hello!
The school board approved an amendment to the 2024–25 school calendar at the Monday, April 14 board meeting. The final day for students will now be Tuesday, May 20, with a 2-hour early release.
Please replace your current school calendar with the amended version that is available on the website at https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/school-calendars.


Easter Break is coming up!


Today we wear purple to honor our many students who are military kids! We are so thankful for the sacrifices they make while their parents serve our country. Thank a military kiddo today!


Piedmont Valley Elementary Families, Please see the attached link which will direct you to a survey that pertains to families associated with military service either currently or in the past. Please fill this short questionnaire out by Friday, April 4th. Thank you, Ethan
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXJSu3rV5SzxgEbMbxAZZO8ksFhuLObm1T0kJUtiUsgDTRHw/viewform?usp=header


Congratulations to the March Students of the Month at PVE for the character trait of cooperation. We are so proud of you!
2nd Grade: Tynlee Baker, Aubryani Weinmaster, Stella Strong, Colton Griffith, Gabriela Keller, Liam Langstraat, Amelia Knadel-Boyer, Nicole Danielson, & Harper Green
3rd Grade: Sophia Maendel, Logan Pitsor, Braxton Domogalski, Deklan Rosenlund, Hadley Rasmussen, Barrett Prall, Kole Soltesz, Elizabeth Yates, Emily Rogers, Marissa Morgan, & Layla Williamson
4th Grade: Nolan Brennan, Harper Roduner, Vander Relf, Finley Smith, Kinsley Webb, Emma Meinen, Ryder Yorba, Jacob Herndon, Alayah Emeline, Kaisen Kusser, Jose Flores, & Jacoby Koletzky


Piedmont Valley Elementary Families,
Please see the attached link which will direct you to a survey that pertains to families associated with military service either currently or in the past.
Please fill this short questionnaire out by Friday, April 4th.
Thank you,
Ethan
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXJSu3rV5SzxgEbMbxAZZO8ksFhuLObm1T0kJUtiUsgDTRHw/viewform?usp=header


Congratulations to the PVE students who made it to state wrestling this weekend! High School wrestlers came down to cheer them on and wish them good luck!
PVE Students L to R: Olivia Dawson, Will Rikala, Hudson Shull, Matthew Hoiten, Jonam Milstead, Nalu Sylva, Terrance Connell, & Alex Rikala
SBHS Students L to R: Cade Willnerd, Gunner Sarkela, Kalvin Katelsen, & Katie Wilkins


Enjoy your Spring Break!


Reminder to all PVE Kindergarten Parents: There will be No Kindergarten ONLY on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19 while we conduct Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-26 school year!


There is still time to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-26 school year at Piedmont Valley Elementary. Screenings will be held March 18 & 19, 2025. You must have an appointment to screen, and students must be age 5 by September 1, 2025 to be eligible. Please call 605-787-5295 to schedule your appointment now!


Reminder to all PVE Kindergarten Parents:
There will be No Kindergarten ONLY on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19 while we conduct Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-26 school year!


Please call the Piedmont Valley Elementary office today to schedule your appointment for Kindergarten Screening. Students must be 5 by September 1, 2025 to qualify for kindergarten, and you must have an appointment to screen. Screenings will be held Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19. Call 605-787-5295 today for your appointment!


The Meade School District 46-1 will have a two hour late start on Friday, March 7,2025. Busses will be running two hours later than normal.


We are now scheduling appointments for Kindergarten Screening for the 2025-26 school year at Piedmont Valley Elementary. Screenings will be held March 18 & 19, 2025. You must have an appointment to screen, and students must be age 5 by September 1, 2025 to be eligible. Please call 605-787-5295 to schedule your appointment now!


Petitions for school board vacancies for the 2025-26 school year can start being circulated TODAY, March 1 for the June 3, 2025 election. School board election information can be found on our website.https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/school-board-election-information
