
We are excited for the activities and opportunities for John Harris Elementary families put together by our wonderful PTO!
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A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.


Meet the teacher and see your classroom! We will have open house at John Harris Elementary on Tuesday, August 23rd from 4-6pm! We are excited to see our students and families again!

It’s not too late to participate in the JHE Summer Reading program! Together we can reach our goal of putting staff on the roof and the opportunity to participate in a fun obstacle course designed by our principal! Thanks!


What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!


Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!


PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)

PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg
(Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-4484 for that program.)


Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.


There will be a slight adjustment to the start and end time at John Harris Elementary this fall. Please plan accordingly!


We are excited to announce that Learning Adventures Preschool has expanded for Fall 2022! We are now offering an AFTERNOON class at John Harris, Discovery and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary! Class times are Monday - Thursday from 11:45am-2:45pm.
To learn more visit our website: https://www.smore.com/yvqsg


Sioux Falls School District is actively recruiting income eligible children turning age 4 prior to September 1st for a free, high-quality preschool experience. Attend our event on June 14th from Noon to 4 pm at the Learning Lab-2205 N Career Ave. Questions? 605-367-8488.


Thanks to Marcus and Santana for visiting Mrs. Dobberpuhl, Mr. Wagner, Mrs. Hage, Deb, and Toni this morning in the office! The staff have enjoyed the cake!!


Congratulations to Mrs. Flaa on her retirement! Thank you for sharing your talents, positive attitude, and smile with the students and staff over your career! You will be missed!


We are proud of these 11 students as they had perfect attendance this school year! Way to go, students!


It is almost summer break so that means it is time for library BINGO! Have fun reading all summer long and earning BINGOs along the way. Here are this summer's rewards:
** Complete a reading log, and check out an additional library book each library class, all year long!
** If 60% of our JHE students submit a completed reading log we will have a Roof Reading marathon. Staff actually read on the roof all day long! Bingo sheets or Siouxland Public library sheets will be accepted.
** If 40% of our JHE students submit a reading log we will have a WACKY obstacle course for students designed by Mrs. Dobberpuhl.
Have fun reading all summer long!

Responsibility was the theme of the final All Pro Dad of the school year! We want to say thank you to Charlie Nesdahl for leading All Pro Dad! Thanks for joining us for donuts, fruit, juice, coffee, prizes, and a great message!





We hope you enjoy your weekend! We have had the best year at John Harris! The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25th!


Today is Speech Language Pathologist Day! Thank you to Mrs. Block and Mrs. Fitts for all you do for our students!



What does it mean to be a Hurricane HERO? The John Harris PTO is inviting students to participate in a short essay contest telling us what John Harris Hurricane HEROs look like!