🚨 Last call! 🚨 The final day to order your George McGovern Music gear is September 2! Don’t miss out , hit the link below.

https://georgemcgovernfinearts2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Music Gear
Picture Day is tomorrow, August 28! 📸 Don’t forget to dress your best and bring your smile! 😄
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
School Picture Day
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. McFarland has been selected as a finalist in Kleenex®'s "Heroes of the Classroom" contest!

This contest honors teachers who make a profound impact on their students and communities, and Ms. McFarland is a perfect example of an impactful teacher!

She is up for the grand prize of: $10,000, an additional $5,000 for our school and a year’s supply of Kleenex® Brand Tissues (which we all know we need).

Voting is now open and ends on September 8th. Let’s support Ms. McFarland and help our school win!

Go vote at heroesoftheclassroom.com and join us in spreading the word.

Congratulations Ms. McFarland !

We are so proud of you, and we are all rooting for you to win!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Heroes of the Classroom
📚 Week 2 is underway!

📸 School Picture Day is this Thursday. Don’t forget to dress your best and bring those smiles!

🚫 No school this Friday !
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
August 25-29
Today is the day! 📣

We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!

📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
about 1 month ago, Sioux Falls School District
Two men stand in front of the barrel house restaurant smiling
🏐 Volleyball season is here! First practice is Monday, August 25 from 3:50–5:20 PM.

📋 Athletes must have a current physical to participate.
👟 Don’t forget athletic clothing, tennis shoes, knee pads, and a water bottle.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Volleyball

Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM

Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)

Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)

Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried

❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!

about 1 month ago, Sioux Falls School District
Hungry Hearts logo which is a heart with the end of a fork and spoon curved up to create a smile
🏃‍♂️ Cross Country season starts soon! First practice is this Friday, August 22 from 3:50–5:20 PM.

📋 Athletes must have a current physical to attend.
👟 Bring athletic clothes, running shoes, and a water bottle.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
cross country
🏃‍♀️🏐🏈 Planning to play sports this year? Make sure you're ready to hit the ground running!

✅ Have you gotten your physical yet? You must have a current one to participate in any practices.

📅 Check out these two options to get your physical done before the season starts!
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Sports Physicals
Physical Option
Physical Option
🏈 Football season is here! Practice kicks off this Friday, August 22 from 3:50–5:20 PM.

📋 Athletes must have a current physical to participate.
👟 Bring athletic clothes, cleats or tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Cota
Football Practice

The 2025–2026 school year is almost here!
First day of school is Thursday, August 21 — we can’t wait to see everyone back in the building!

about 2 months ago, Jamie Cota
8/18-8/22
🦅Eagle Launch is happening Monday, August 18 from 1:00–8:00 PM!
Come pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, and get your bussing info.
Don't forget to grab some new McGovern gear and check out the new Boys & Girls Club space!
about 2 months ago, Jamie Cota
Eagle Launch
🎉 Help us give a warm welcome to our amazing new staff at George McGovern! 💜
We’re excited to have them join the team and can’t wait for all the great things ahead.

Mrs. Sindelar - 6th Grade ELA
Mr. Schalde - 6th Grade Math
Ms. VanMaanen - 6th Grade ELA
Ms. Nordmann - Math and Health
Mrs. Hackworth - Spanish Science
Sr. Camargo - Spanish ELA and Social Studies
about 2 months ago, Jamie Cota
Meet our New Staff
Even on summer break, our WEB leaders are putting in the work to get ready for Eagle Flight School! 🦅
about 2 months ago, Jamie Cota
2025/2026 WEB Leaders
2025/2026 WEB Leaders
Eagle Flight School = a total win! 🦅 6th graders walked their schedules, met awesome new friends, and joined in on fun activities that showed what our core values are all about!
about 2 months ago, Jamie Cota
Flight School
Flight School
Flight School
Flight School
Flight School
Flight School
Flight School is a great opportunity for our incoming 6th-grade students to meet their teachers, learn their schedule, get to know their classmates, and have a blast. Register your student by copying the link below into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdftm_Pb1682IJG76cPfea4yaDsX8ZqBiSNwdtgOth0nZ4QQ/viewform Date: August 7th Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Breakfast and Lunch are Provided Ride your bus to Flight School and learn your route.
3 months ago, Richard Hutchinson
Eagle Flight School
Ensembles Night was truly amazing! 🎶 Gryphon, Jazz Band, and Expressions lit up the stage and showed off all they’ve accomplished this year. So much talent and hard work on display! 💜🖤
4 months ago, Jamie Cota
Ensembles Night.
Ensembles Night.
Ensembles Night.
The last day of school was one for the books! 🎉 Filled with laughter, memories, tons of pictures, and even inflatables. 💜
4 months ago, Jamie Cota
 Last Day
Last Day
Last Day
Last Day
A night to remember! 🎓 8th Grade Honors Night celebrated our students’ achievements in academics, attendance, music, and athletics. We’re so proud of all our 8th graders and everything they’ve accomplished. 💜🖤
4 months ago, Jamie Cota
8th Grade Honors Night
8th Grade Honors Night
8th Grade Honors Night
8th Grade Honors Night
🦅 Last week, incoming 6th graders visited McGovern and got a warm welcome from our amazing WEB leaders. They enjoyed performances from our ensemble groups and toured the school to get a sneak peek at life as an Eagle. 💜🖤
5 months ago, Jamie Cota
5th Grade Visit
5th Grade Visit
5th Grade Visit
5th Grade Visit
5th Grade Visit