The month of September was a very active place for the students of the Kadoka Area High School. Hitting the heart of activities season, the students have been participating in every volleyball and football game with everything they’ve got, and continuing their runs at their postseason tournaments. The Lady Kougars have a busy week ahead of them as usual, competing against both White River and Philip in volleyball this week, as well as the Douglas tournament on Saturday.
Among athletics, other school activities have been in full swing as well. FFA, continuing its success in the regional competitions, recently earned themselves a trip to nationals. Band and chorus participants are busy as well, after attending the All-State rehearsal on Monday the 11th they are practicing up preparing to take part in the All-State Band and Chorus Competition that will be taking place the 30th of this month. We are very fortunate to have such passionate staff, ever interested in pushing our students to reach their full potential.
The entire month of October has been dedicated to raising money for KPAC, run by volunteering parents of Kadoka School students, through General Mills products and their Box Tops for Education program. Parents and families are encouraged to simply scan their receipts via the BOX TOP app that is offered for download in the App Store, and up to 40 cents of a select item’s purchase price will be transferred to the KPAC group. This money, earmarked for local teachers and staff, will be put to use into buying various things to enrich the school experience of our students.
The students, upon reaching a certain fundraising goal, are rewarded by getting to “Pie the Principal”! Every student 6-12th grade, once funding goals are met, will get a chance to “Pie the Principal,” smacking a pie in my face! Mr. Nemecek in the elementary school is giving a similar incentive to the students, our hope being that this type of teamwork will help open more opportunities for our KPAC group to better serve our students in their mission.
In closing, I am so fortunate to be a principal here in Jackson County and in the town of Kadoka. I can confidently say that each member of our community makes the community what it is for our kids. Our students are so fortunate to have you and those reading to enrich their lives daily.
Thank you for your support of the Kougars.
Mr. Robert Lukens
MS/HS Principal