The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 8, approving a range of personnel contracts, tax levy certifications, and surplus declarations, while spotlighting student achievements, district initiatives,+ and ongoing community engagement.

It seems no matter a person’s age, he or she can always recall where they were on September 11, 2001 when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. The 9/11 terrorist attack, which also targeted the Pentagon, was an atrocity on the United States. What occurred when four commercial planes were overtaken by Islamist extremists, from the network known as al-Qaeda, was difficult to fathom even as it unfolded on live television. It now serves as a core memory for many.

It seems no matter a person’s age, he or she can always recall where they were on September 11, 2001 when hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. The 9/11 terrorist attack, which also targeted the Pentagon, was an atrocity on the United States. What occurred when four commercial planes were overtaken by Islamist extremists, from the network known as al-Qaeda, was difficult to fathom even as it unfolded on live television. It now serves as a core memory for many.

Two matches during a busy week of homecoming equaled double the victories for the Dakota Valley varsity volleyball team. The roster took care of business against Tri-Valley (TV) on September 2, 2025 and repeated the winning trend against Elk Point-Jefferson on September 4, 2025.

The beauty of Adams Nature Preserve was on full display as hundreds of cross country runners converged on the state park, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the Dakota Valley Invite. Competition from South Dakota and Iowa were there and the Panthers performed well.

Homecoming brought a busy week of golf for Dakota Valley as the boys varsity squad hit the links for 2 different meets to start the month of September. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 the Panthers were up north at the Spring Creek Golf Course for the Sioux Falls Christian (SFC) Invite.

The Panther boys soccer team had an exciting match on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 that ended in a stalemate. Dakota Valley hosted the West Central Trojans and both squads were looking for their 1st win in 2025. However, the battle between the 2 rosters ended in a 1-1 tie.

Never one to shy away from hard competition, the Panther dance team showed they could hang and defeat bigger Class AA schools on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Traveling to Mitchell to compete at the Corn Palace it was a day of flawless routines from the Panthers. The dance squad placed high in both their jazz and pom categories. They brought home 3rd place overall among a strong field of dance programs.

On the road versus the Trojans of West Central, the Panther girls varsity soccer team proved they are at the top of their game. In an excellent showing, Dakota Valley defeated a top ranked Class A opponent by a score of 4-2.