EPJ board discusses district highlights

On March 10, 2025, the Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for a regular session at 5:00 p.m. in the high school’s study hall. President Geary presided over the meeting, with board members Brewer, Hanson, Jacobs, and Sayler in attendance. Additionally, key figures from the district, including Superintendent Schonebaum, Business Manager Watterson, Principals Eriksen and Throener, Technology Coordinator Larsen, and K-12 Dean of Students/Activities Director Clercx, were present.

Friends Feast fosters community spirit in Elk Point

Elk Point residents gathered on the evening of March 10 for the monthly Friends Feast, an event filled with delicious food, heartfelt camaraderie, and a shared sense of giving back to the community. Held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the feast brought together individuals from all walks of life, united by the simple joy of breaking bread together.

Pedestrian bridge project begins soon

February 18, 2025, at the Welcome Center on Sioux Point Road, was the date of Dakota Dunes Community Improvement Districts (CID) regular meeting for their board of supervisors. Employees Andrew Tramp and Katelyn Irby were in attendance along with the following board members: Ken Beaulieu, Scott Wetz, Julie Shanafelt and Janet Finzen. Bill Shorma was noted as absent.

Elk Point-Jefferson Spring sports meeting recap

Huskies involved in spring sports gathered on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Elk Point-Jefferson high school gym for the “Spring Kickoff” meeting. Athletes planning to participate in girls golf, high school softball and/or track and field were in attendance for the event that began at 6:30 pm.

EPJ attends 16th Annual Elementary Festival Choir

Musical talent was in abundance on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the 16th Annual Elementary Festival Choir. Elk Point-Jefferson had many students attend this exciting event which took place at Dakota Valley Performing Arts Center in North Sioux City, South Dakota.

Dakota Valley girls beat West Central, head to state

The SODAK 16 game for the Panther girls basketball team happened on March 6, 2025 at the neutral site of Tea, South Dakota. They were up against a strong squad from West Central (WC) with a chance to play in the 2025 state tournament on the line.

Vincent gets real world experience

Husky senior Ethan Vincent is getting real world job experience as he closes out the final semester of high school thanks to an amazing opportunity at Empirical Foods. Vincent, a resident of Jefferson, has been interning in the company’s location in Dakota City, Nebraska during. This is part of the internship program that Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) high school coordinates with area businesses.

County looks for new VSO

On March 4, 2025, the Union County Board of Commissioners convened for their regular session at the Courthouse in Elk Point, South Dakota. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with all members present, including Dailey, Ballard, Joffer, Kimmel, and Ustad.