The Spring Dance was a night to remember! 🎶 Everyone showed up ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate the end of the school year with friends.
One of our most anticipated events of the school year is happening NOW! Watch the 2025 Middle School Poetry Slam with us LIVE here! ---> https://www.youtube.com/live/oAAjG6_1SHg
🎓 This spring, our 8th grade students had the amazing opportunity to visit several colleges—South Dakota State, University of South Dakota, Dakota State University, and Augustana University! Each campus offered a unique experience, helping students explore what their futures could look like.
A big THANK YOU to Promising Futures for making these unforgettable visits possible! 💙✨
⚽ Don’t miss the last soccer game of the season this Tuesday!
🎟️ Spring Dance tickets will be on sale during Protime Monday for just $3! The dance is Tuesday after school!
🌱 Garden Club meets Thursday to plant the garden!
🎶 Wrap up the week with Ensembles Night on Friday.
☀️ Let the countdown to summer break begin! 🎉
Get ready for some fun dress-up days to celebrate the final stretch of the school year.
🏃♂️ Huge shoutout to our 7th and 8th grade boys 4x100 relay teams for qualifying and competing at the Howard Wood Relays! Both teams crushed it and represented McGovern well! 👏
🧠 7th grade science students had some special guests from the Neuroscience Club at Augustana University! They shared their college experiences, taught us all about the nervous system, and led a fun brain hat activity. Learning has never looked so smart (or stylish)! 🧠
Just 13 days left of school! Check out a track meet this week as the season comes to end. 🏃♀️
🎶 Jazz Band, Gryphon, and Expressions hit the road for their annual Roadshow, bringing the magic of McGovern music to our feeder elementary schools! 🎷🎤🥁
As the school year winds down, our 8th graders took an exciting step toward their next chapter: visiting their future high school! 🎓 They explored the campus, connected with current students, and got a glimpse of what freshman year has in store.
⚽ The soccer season is going strong, and our team is showing up with skill, determination, and Eagle pride every game! ⚽
Big week ahead! 🏃♂️ Track meet Monday at Harrisburg High & soccer game Thursday—let's go Eagles! ⚽
Garden Club rolled up their sleeves and got started on planting seeds for the school garden! From tiny sprouts to future veggies and blooms, we can’t wait to see what grows. 🌼🥕
🎶Our students wowed the crowd last night with a fantastic Spring Band Concert! From start to finish, their hard work, talent, and teamwork were on full display.🎶
State testing continues this week—stay strong and focused! 🏃♂️Track hits the ground running with meets on Tuesday and Thursday, and soccer takes the field Thursday. ⚽
State Testing Begins This Week!
Follow these tips to set yourself up for success!
🌙 Get Plenty of Rest!
A good night’s sleep helps your brain stay sharp.
🍳 Fuel Up with a Healthy Breakfast!
Start your day with energy and focus.
🔋 Charge Your Chromebook!
Make sure it’s ready to go — just like you!
⏰ Arrive on Time!
Being on time helps you feel calm and ready.
📚 Bring a Great Book!
Something to enjoy after you finish testing.
🌟 Stay Positive!
You've got this — believe in yourself!
🎶 Spring Band Concert is this Tuesday, April 15! 🎺
Catch the 6th Grade Band & Jazz Band at 6:30 PM, followed by the 7th & 8th Grade Band at 7:30 PM.
It’s a busy and exciting week ahead! We’re kicking things off with a track meet on Monday. State testing takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday—get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and come ready to do your best! Tuesday evening, join us for our Spring Band Concert and enjoy an evening of incredible music. On Thursday, our soccer teams hit the field for their games, and the Garden Club will be meeting after school to keep things growing strong.
Orchestra students gave an unforgettable performance at the spring concert—weeks of hard work truly paid off. 🎶
Just a quick reminder! The Parent/Guardian Survey was recently sent out by email, and we’d really appreciate your input. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us support your child’s success at school.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by Saturday, April 19, 2025.
