This week is National School Psychologist Week! Meet Mrs. Henry - the school psychologist at Patrick Henry! School psychologists apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. Mrs. Henry says, “My favorite part of my job is working with kids and getting to help them overcome challenges! I love working with students and teachers to find ways to make school more enjoyable and accessible for all students.” Thank you for supporting the growth of our students at Patrick Henry!
The PTO is looking for additional parent support. If you are interested in joining a committee this year, the PTO is looking for help on the Staff Appreciation and Fundraising committees. Grab a few friends and get involved!
In addition, the positions of Co-Presidents will be open for the 2024-2025 year. Please email patrickhenrypantherspto@gmail.com for more information.
The PHMS November Newsletter is available! Check it out at https://www.smore.com/s9zc5d
SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!
Meet Team 6-1! Students on Team 6-1 solve problems by collaborating and communicating during math class.
Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!
Last Friday marked the end of the Patrick Henry Volleyball season for the 8th grade girls and what a season it was! Coach Fogel and Coach Jacobson are incredibly proud of the progress that they witnessed with individual players and teams. Several C Team players moved up to the B Team and one player moved from last year's D Team to start on the B Team this year - proof that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible! Coach Jacobson was the A/B coach for both the 7th and 8th grade volleyball seasons - this team finished their 2-year season with an impressive 16-1 record! Way to go Girls! We can't wait to see what the future holds for all of these Panther athletes!
Thank to everyone who participated in Red Ribbon Week last week! We had a lot of fun with the dress-up days! Students also enjoyed decorating their classroom doors with anti-drug messages during Door Wars! Congratulations to Mrs. C. Johnson's, Mrs. Smallfield's and Miss Kayl's PRO rooms for winning Door Wars - they will enjoy a donut party during PRO!
Please note that the 8th grade football game scheduled for Tuesday, 10/31 has been moved to Thursday, 11/2.
Would you like to support Patrick Henry with some new Panther Apparel? We have 2 online stores open. Check out both sites and see what you find! There are a lot of great options to choose from!
Patrick Henry Athletic Gear, visit: https://hauffsports.chipply.com/PHMIDDLESCHOOL - the deadline to order is November 16.
General Patrick Henry apparel, visit: https://phwinter23.itemorder.com/shop/home/ - the deadline to order is November 13.
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
The final week of Fall Sports has arrived and so has the cold weather! Congratulations to all Fall athletes and coaches for a successful season! Girls Basketball and Girls/Boys Wrestling will start soon!
The Project Based Learning (PBL) Academy is currently accepting applications for the class of 2028! Find more information in this video, and make plans to attend the upcoming open house at Jefferson HS on Monday, October 30th from 6-7:30 PM. Find more information here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/project-based-learning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDqRPVt3h8
Patrick Henry 6th graders earned the opportunity to throw a pie in Mr. Hall's face by donating the most money to the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society Coin War. Thanks to Mr. Hall for being such a good sport!
Tomorrow is the last chance to purchase a Dance ticket during 1st period! It's also "Wear Red Day" to Support Red Ribbon Week!
Earlier this week, 8th graders from Patrick Henry visited SDSU through the Promising Future Fund. Students participated in a variety of activities and learned about several academic programs offered at SDSU. Science professors did several demonstrations for the students - one included creating indoor lighting on the stage! It was a great opportunity for our students to visit a college campus!
Patrick Henry Student of the Month is designed to recognize student achievement and showcase accomplishments in academics, extracurricular activities and exemplary character traits. Congratulations to our October Students of the Month in 6th, 7th and 8th grade!
Three Patrick Henry students participated in a chess tournament that was co-sponsored by Sioux Falls Community Education and Chess4Life. There were 58 students that participated from surrounding schools in grades K-10. Vihann, Sage and Horatio all contributed to the 1st place win for Patrick Henry! Vihann tied for 2nd place overall with 4 wins and 1 loss! Congratulations!
Put on your dancing shoes, Panthers! Student Council is sponsoring a Dance at Patrick Henry on Thursday, November 9 from 4:00-5:30. Students can purchase a ticket to the dance from their 1st period teacher this week only - October 23-27. $5.00 per ticket which includes 1 slice of pizza and pop. *Student IDs will be required to get into the dance!
The Fall Athletic events are winding down - just a few more events to go during the week of October 23-27. Finish strong, Panthers! If your child is interested in participating in Winter sports, sign-ups are open! Use the QR codes below or visit the Patrick Henry Athletics page and scroll down to the Winter section. https://sfsdathletics.k12.sd.us/middle-schools/patrick-henry-middle-school
