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Fore the Cure recipients announced

This year’s Fore the Cure recipients were announced on May 16. Larissa Coulter Kommes and Jess LaFleur are both members in the Elk Point and Jefferson communities. Fore the Cure is an annual event meant to help those in the community come together to help others fighting cancer.
Girls compete at conference, regions; Buenger qualifies for state

The Elk Point-Jefferson team travelled to Vermillion May 22 to play in the DAK12 Conference girls golf tournament and May 25 in Sioux Falls for the Region tournament. At the Conference tournament, the Huskies tied for 9th place along with Dell Rapids.
Inclusion field trips used as growing experience

The Elk Point-Jefferson 6th-12th grade Life Skills Special Education class recently participated in an Inclusion Field Trip in Vermillion. They weren’t the only school to attend, however, Beresford’s High School class also participated on May 4.
Elk Point-Jefferson graduates 54 seniors

The Elk Point-Jefferson graduating class of 2023 crossed the stage and received their diplomas Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. The 54 graduates walked into the high school gymnasium welcomed by the EPJ Concert Band.
Elk Point-Jefferson Track, Field athletes place at Regions

On Thursday, May 18, the EPJ Huskies Boys and Girls Track teams participated in the Region 4A Track Meet in Tea. This ‘last chance’ meet is an opportunity to qualify for the State Track Meet. With eight teams, including Dakota Valley, Tea Area, Canton, Lennox, Vermillion, Parker, Beresford, and Elk Point-Jefferson, the Region 4A meet is always a competitive day.

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DV School Board holds long executive session

Eleven minutes into the beginning of their meeting, the Dakota Valley School Board entered into executive session for legal advice with School Superintendent Dr. Tonia Warzecha, Business Manager Jill Sponder and School Attorney Tyler Coverdale in attendance. The board was in executive session for one hour and 15 minutes. They reconvened in regular session with no motion from the executive session.

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Huskies fall to the Indians on the road, Titans at home

Once again, the Husky boys struggled from the charity stripe and gave up a lot of free points against Ponca and Tea Area. It was a close contest in Nebraska Feb.

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Elk Point-Jefferson girls fall to Centerville, Tea Area

The girls played hard this week, but lost two close contests to Centerville Feb. 12 and Tea Area Feb.

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Esports ends first-ever season as top in state

Monday, Feb. 5 was the start of week 8 for the Panthers in Esports.

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Leinweaver speaks to Dakota Valley students on why their character matters

Mark Leinweaver has been travelling a lot lately to deliver his message of “Why Character Matters” which places an emphasis on anti-bullying and social media awareness. He speaks to students throughout the country on this matter. Dakota Valley was his stop on Friday, Feb. 9 as Leinweaver discussed the importance of being accountable and being selfless.

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A trip through the stars

A trip through the stars – that’s what the Elk Point-Jefferson elementary students experienced on Monday, Feb. 5.

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New sign adorns fire department

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Panthers claw Vermillion Tanagers, decimate Dell Rapids Quarriers

Dakota Valley boys basketball hosted the Vermillion Tanagers on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

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Community shows support for Union Crossing

The North Sioux City City Council was greeted with a room full of people at their meeting Feb. 5. It wouldn’t be until a few minutes into the meeting that the council would understand why there was such interest in this particular meeting.

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Lady Panthers lose at home, win on road

Top ranked Vermillion came to Dakota Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the Panther girls basketball team was ready.

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