Drayton Public School 19

Gameday today in Edinburg! Come out and support your DVE Titans!

If you have a child living in Drayton who will turn four by July 31, 2025, please register them for preschool! This is a preliminary registration form to ensure you’re on our list to receive important updates from the school. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT37xaZpZ5Q_YIzrLt1D-8yOIBo2ipsVZWbobB3IrMOXXq_Q/viewform?usp=header

The top spellers in grades 6-8 competed in the Drayton Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 16. Students were asked to spell a variety of words in a verbal spelldown, with the top three finishers advancing to the regional competition to be held at the Pembina County Courthouse on February 11. This year's spelling champion was 8th grader, Gavin Cole. 7th graders Rylan Nord and Shawn Patterson finished in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Congratulations to all and best of luck in Cavalier! Photo Information: Spelling Winners: (L to R) Rylan Nord- 2nd Place, Gavin Cole- Champion, Shawn Patterson- 3rd Place Spelling Contestants: (Back Row L to R) Reegan Aasand, Gavin Cole, Braden Berg, Shawn Patterson, Levi Detwiler (Front Row L to R) Rylan Nord, Nicholas Passa, LeAnn Borgen, Ruthie Rarick

🌟December Students of the Month🌟 The Drayton Education Association would like to announce the December DEA Students of the Month. The following students were nominated by Drayton Public School faculty and staff and voted upon by the Drayton Education Association to recognize them for their academic achievements, citizenship, setting a good example, and overall character. The December DEA Students of the Month are as follows: High School- Mikala McCoy, Sophomore: Mikala is a hard-working student who always does her best. She excels in the classroom and is driven to achieve success. She is very active in sports and is a leader both on the court and in the classroom. Mikala is a great example of dedication. Elementary- Everly Watts, Kindergarten: Everly has been a great classroom helper. She has been extra-helpful lately, always looking for ways to be a friend. Everly is so patient with others and shows kindness. Everly is a wonderful example of caring for others.

🥁 The DPS high school band is seeking donations for up to 3 anvils to use for a music contest ensemble! If you have one available, please contact the school! 🪘

We are grateful to share that the Drayton Ambulance Service has donated a new automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Drayton Public School! 🚑 The updated unit will continue to be housed on the south east wall of the gymnasium, a central location that is also easily accessible during events. Thank you, Drayton Ambulance Service, for this life saving gift! 👏🏻

Due to anticipated extreme cold, Monday's boys basketball games against Griggs-Midkota have been rescheduled to Saturday, February 8th. JV will start at noon, and Varsity will follow. There will be no JH games.

🌟It’s School Board Appreciation Month, and we would like to take some time to recognize our very own Drayton Public School Board! 🏫 Pictured here from left to right: Michael Emanuelson, Mark Hatloy, Jessica Hermanson, Reid Christenson, and Randy Corrick are the faces of the individuals who keep our school running smoothly. Each of them take time away from their own families and jobs to serve in this capacity. They work tirelessly to make impactful decisions for the future of our students, staff, and community! We are grateful for all of their strengths and perspectives. 🖤❤️ DPS School Board, we are proud of your leadership, teamwork, and commitment to our school! THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts! 👏🏻

Drayton School Board Meeting: Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at 6:00PM in the community room. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89471921804?pwd=0dpaa2Udd3qM18TOaHA4wBC5pmiHTK.1

ALERT: School will be closing early today. School and buses will be dismissed at 11:00am. Buses will only run where able, if roads or visibility become an issue families will be contacted. There will be no after school activities. The basketball games scheduled for this evening have been postponed as well.

From the FACS Room: A HUGE shout out to Yvonne Johnson & Ana Ortiz from making some beautiful aprons for students & adults to wear during Food Labs. They're amazing! Thank you ladies & Jerimiah Johnson for planning the project!

We're looking for an assistant track & field coach for the upcoming season! 🖤🤍 See details below 👇🏻

The Drayton School's FCCLA Club Officers Alyssa Hoyles - President Justyce Wallery - Vice President Ellie Haltom - Secretary Ethan Lund - Treasure Stephanie Kissee & Spencer Guilford - Social Media Brooklynn Peterson - Scrapbook Mackenzie Sherill Ethan Sherill Jona Rarick Jerimiah Johnson Marissa Gonzales Mrs. Shelly Quimby, Advisor Not Present: Kloe Hart Tyler Thompson

Drayton Sewing Club met for the first time yesterday evening, There were a dozen made up of students and adults who were present as we went over good days and times to hold meetings, and shared with each other what we would to work on for projects. There were many for crochet & sewing clothes, even mention of some quilts to raffle off for the next River Fest. It is informal, and drinks & snacks are allowed to get us through some heavy learning & activities. Please spread the word to other communities to join us when they can! The next meeting is January 29th at 6:30 pm in the FACS room. We would like to see more boys or men crafters as well. The Sewing Club projects also fulfill requirements for 4-H, Girl Scouts/Boy Scouts, and FCCLA. FACS is still taking donations of material, yarns, embroider equipment, knitting needles & crochet hooks, anything related to sewing. The students and I can' not thank each and everyone enough for their generous donations to the FACS room. We are lucky & blessed. Thank you to all.

There is no JV game tonight in Minto JH starts at 6 PM

Drayton School: January 2025 Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/ekyfv

Dear Parents and Students, We are pleased to share the details regarding our Semester Test Exemption Policy for this academic semester. This policy is designed to reward students for their dedication, responsibility, and academic success while maintaining accountability. Students will find the criteria and additional guidelines for earning and maintaining exemption privileges on Friday morning. Due to the recent data breach affecting all PowerSchool users, we are requesting all users login and change their password. The schools technology team can help if necessary. Attached is a picture that has a few steps to follow as well. Thank You, Mr. Lund

Violet and Alyssa Hoyles had another busy weekend with wrestling! This time in MN! Violet placed 5th and Alyssa placed 3rd! Congratulations, girls! We are so proud of you! 🌟

Drayton's Sewing Club for adults and children will be held for the first gathering on Wednesday, Jan. 15th in the FACS room at 6:30 p.m. If you park on the north side of the school you can come in through Door 8. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks. Come with plans that you'd like to make or learn to do and we can learn together! If you have a project you are currently working on feel free to bring it to share. We'll work out a schedule and times to meet. Please don't worry if you can't make it, flexibility is key. If you have any questions, please feel free to email, Facebook, or call me. I look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new people!

Lost and found items from the lower elementary. Please claim your students' items by end of the day Monday 1/13/25 as items will be donated at that time. Thank you!