South Holt Elementary celebrated Missouri Read-In Day today. We had a great day with some buddy reading, a book cover art content, and special guest, Will Stuck. Ask your kids to tell you about Will Stuck and his silly stories. Look for more pictures to post on the South Holt Facebook page later this weekend. Thanks to PTO for sponsoring Will Stuck, and 6th Grade Student Council for planning a great day!
The South Holt Elementary PTO Meeting Scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. We will work to reschedule this meeting at a later date.
Congratulations to the February Character Kids. These students were recognized by their teachers for their honesty both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of how these students let their Knight PRIDE shine!
Congratulations to Chloe Roach, Drake Majewski, Kameron Noland, Kysen Huff, John Dudeck, Eva Lark, Layla Telle, Jace Allen, Leo Crane, and Piper Weller (not pictured).
Next week is Missouri Read-In Day. South Holt Elementary Students will celebrate all week with various activities. We encourage all families to take time to share some books or stories together. Check out the information below for dress up days to celebrate "Soaking Up a Good Story."
Mr. Ottman took time out of his day on Thursday to share a story with Miss Russell's first grade class. The first graders loved their story time with Mr. Ottman!
South Holt is hiring a regular elementary paraprofessional for the current school year. Please contact the elementary office with any questions.
South Holt Second Graders worked with BlueBot robots during technology class last week. Students worked with Mrs. Anderson to learn about and explore coding.
Reminder: All elementary students are attending the live production of Willy Wonky and the Chocolate Factory at the Missouri Theater in St. Joseph this week. 1st through 4th Grades attend today. Kindergarten, 5th, and 6th Grades attend tomorrow. All students will have their regular lunch shifts at school. Contact the elementary office with any questions. Thanks to the South Holt PTO for funding this event.
Junior High track starts Monday, March 6th under the direction of Coach Schulte. Remember that 6th graders can also participate and were told this info yesterday in class.
High school track starts Thursday, March 2nd after school under the direction of Coach Morris.
High school baseball starts Monday, February 27th after school under the direction of Coach Scheib. Players will meet in Coach Petersen’s room and then practice at school on Monday.
Parents, Students and Community Members; South Holt is no longer utilizing the Textcaster system that was once found on the OFM and Northwest Cell websites. Please visit the South Holt School District webpage at southholtr1.com to download the Knight App and find links to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Applications for junior students to attend Missouri Boys & Girls State are still being accepted. Boys & Girls State will both take place June 24-July 1, 2023 on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. Visit the following links for access to online applications:
Girls State- http://apply.missourigirlsstate.org
Boys State- http://legacy.moboysstate.org/registration/apply
For questions or additional information contact Mrs. Paige Martin at South Holt.
In the district girl’s semifinal game South Holt loses to Platte Valley. The loss ends the girl’s season. Tough loss to a good team. Thank you players and coaches for a good season. An extra special thanks to our seniors, Zoey and Riley.
In the district boys’ semifinal game South Holt loses to Rock Port 39-48. The loss ends the boy’s season. Tough loss, but a good season. Thank you players and coaches, especially our seniors Jayce Connor.
In the first round of District play the South Holt girls beat North Nodaway 42-25 in Ravenwood. Go Lady Knights!
In the first round of District play the South Hall boys beat Northeast Nodaway 83-66. Go Knights!
South Holt's National Honor Society teamed up with MU's Extension Office for this year's annual service projects. Students collected newly purchased socks & blankets for donation & are writing monthly letters to residents of the Oregon Care Center.
These JH students represented South Holt at the MWSU Honor Choir on February 13. The students spent the afternoon working with area students and performed with MWSU students Monday evening.
The South Holt FFA is serving breakfast at the TJ Hall Building until 10:00 this morning. Head up for biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs, and a variety of drinks.