Together, we honor, uplift, and celebrate Native American Heritage!
Friday 11/6: Back the Braids - Wear braids to honor your culture.
Friday 11/13: Traditional Threads - Wear your ribbon skirts and shirts.
Friday 11/20: Represent Your Tribe Day - Wear something to represent your tribe.
Congratulations to Kerry Lachnit, our newest Governor’s Cup recipient! Kerry’s dedication to students, staff, and the Jefferson Elementary community goes far beyond her role in Early Childhood. From supporting classrooms across the school to helping organize staff appreciation events and providing daily support to students, Kerry consistently puts others first. Thank you, Kerry, for making a difference every day and for being so deserving of this recognition!
The Pierre Governor Girls are headed to the State Championship game after an exciting victory over Sioux Falls O’Gorman on Tuesday night. The team's hard work, determination, and support for one another have earned them a chance to compete for the ultimate prize. The Lady Govs will face the Harrisburg Tigers in the State Championship match on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. in Watertown. Congratulations to our girls soccer team on a fantastic performance, and best of luck as they compete for the state title. GO GOVS!
Ms. Good goes above and beyond for students at Riggs High School, working tirelessly to develop individualized programming that meets each student’s needs. Her dedication, care, and commitment help students receive the support and opportunities they need to reach their potential.
Thank you, Ms. Good, for your unrelenting work on behalf of our students. We appreciate the difference you make every day and are proud to recognize you with the Governor’s Cup!
The Guidance Staff at GMMS launched the "Hey Buddy" Awards this year in honor of Kim Davis, whose remarkable gift was seeing the very best in those around her. Kim's kindness, character, and unwavering commitment to students left a lasting impact on our school community. Through this initiative, GMMS hopes to carry forward a small part of her legacy by recognizing students who demonstrate those same qualities.
We are proud to recognize the following students as the first-ever recipients of the GMMS "Hey Buddy" Awards:
Ashlyn Berstch, Brooke Pelle, Caleb Krahn, Clover Korkow, Willow White, Graham Hunsley, and Hattie Lightfield
Providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become life-long learners and productive members of society.
