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Panthers fall short

Close quarters with the game always within reach was the theme for the match-up between the Dakota Valley girls basketball roster and Hartington Cedar Catholic on Tuesday, Dec. 20. In what was a tight contest, the Panthers fell short by a score of 45-51.
Bringing cheer to Embassy Rehab & Care Center residents

For weeks Dakota Valley students in 4th through 8th grade have been gathering donations for Embassy Care & Rehab Center in Sergeant Bluff, IA. It was a community service project that brought a lot of holiday cheer to all.
EPJ students blessed with new shoes

All students in the Elk Point-Jefferson School District were the recipients of new shoes thanks to a local church. Beacon Church in Elk Point held a fundraising to raise money to donate 700 pairs of shoes to the students of Elk Point-Jefferson.
Looking forward to the retired life

“I once read that part of a person’s legacy will be how they have set up their successors to succeed.” Terri Chicoine After 32 years, a integral part of the Elk Point-Jefferson School District will be walking through the doors for the last time and into a new norm of retired life. Terri Chicoine, the Elk Point-Jefferson Business Manager, has seen a lot of changes throughout her years of employment with the district, including technology changes and the reorganization of the district.
Working on the end project

As he was finishing putting together a pressure washer in Aaladin’s workshop, Noah Thooft explained his paid internship position at Aaladin. “I build the entire machine from start to finish,” Thooft said.

Ironclad

Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies dominate home field

October 13 wasn’t a jinx for the Huskies as they took to the field in a cold, damp, dreary day that they turned into a win over Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan (BEE). The game got off to a quick start with the Huskies finding the endzone with two touchdowns in the first quarter.

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Runners finish season strong

While the season ended abruptly, the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a great running season. It was the Region 3A meet at Canton on Oct.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies have long week of play

The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies had a long week behind the net as they played 6 games from Oct. 10 to Oct.

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EPJ Staff serves October Friends Feast

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Fire Department Open House

The Elk Point Fire Department held an Open House Wednesday, Oct. 11 as a way to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited to tour the fire station, fire trucks and have a meal with the volunteer firefighters.

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Class of 1963 holds 60th reunion

The Elk Point High School class of 1963 held it’s 60th class reunion the evenings of Oct. 6 and 7.

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Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies perform at D-Days Halftime Show

The Elk Point-Jefferson Marching Band attended the University of South Dakota Dakota Days Parade Oct. 7.

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EPJ Board discusses school safety

The Elk Point-Jefferson School District held their regular school board meeting on Oct. 11 and held discussion on school safety. The discussions revolved around SRP (Standard Response Procedures), cameras, noise/ voice/vaping alerts, all calls and handbooks.

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Panther Varsity teams qualify for state tournament

In Canton, the 2023 Region 3A cross country meet was held on Wednesday, Oct. 10. And hopes were high as the Panthers looked to qualify as many as possible for state. Dakota Valley met those hopes head-on as both varsity boys and girls brought home team plaques, as well as high placing individual runners.

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Cross Country State Preview

Dakota Valley will be sending 12 harriers and 4 alternates to the South Dakota High School Activity Association’s (SDHSAA) state cross country meet on Saturday, Oct. 21st. The Panthers will race against the toughest that Class A has to offer. Schools in Class B and Class AA will also be on-site as South Dakota’s finest converge in Sioux Falls at Yankton Trails Park.

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