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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dakota Valley Panther defense shuts down Watchdogs
It would not take long on Friday the 13th for DV to score versus Beresford on senior night at home. Up 6-0 extremely early was thanks to a touchdown run by junior Jackson Boonstra for over 50 yards. The score kicked off what would be an evening of Panther domination.
