The Panthers took “Friday Night Lights” on the road for a tough football game versus the Orioles of Lennox on September 27, 2024. Both sides came to win as each was ranked high in Class 11A for South Dakota. However, the Panthers found themself down early and unable to catch up throughout the game. They took a 19-48 loss.

The end of September saw a lot of volleyball for Dakota Valley as the varsity took on West Central on the 24th, Sioux Falls Christian on the 26th and then played a competitive tournament at the Sanford Pentagon on the 28th.

Good weather and a fast course were on the agenda for Panther runners at both of their cross country meets on Monday, September 23 and Thursday, September 26. The 1st meet was hosted by Alcester-Hudson (AH).

It was conference tournament week for boys golf on September 23 and September 24 and Dakota Valley did not disappoint. The varsity roster kept their fantastic season going to be named 2024 DAK XII Champions. The junior varsity followed suit and brought home 1st place honors as well.

The Dakota Valley School District held its regular Board of Education meeting on September 9, 2024, at the Dakota Valley Board Room. The meeting commenced at 6:00 pm, and Chairperson Steve Kistner called the session to order. The roll call indicated the presence of members Jeff Dooley, Steve Kistner, Andrew Nilges, Emily Norby, and Matt Thompson. Both administrators, Dr. Tonia Warzecha and Business Manager Jill Sponder, were also in attendance.

The Elk Point-Jefferson School staff will host the October Friends feast on Monday, October 14th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church and promises to be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together.

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The Huskies played some great varsity golf, on Monday, September 23, at the DAK XII Conference golf meet. They hit the links of Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford and brought home accolades.