Eureka is excited to host our first-ever Eureka/Hoven Music Extravaganza Day on Wednesday, April 1st! Throughout the day, students will collaborate with college clinicians as they prepare for an exciting afternoon concert. Join us at 1:45 p.m. in the Eureka School Gymnasium for an afternoon filled with incredible music and outstanding performances—you won’t want to miss it! 🎶
Great news! If you missed your chance to order the first time, our Track & Field store is reopening! Don’t miss this opportunity to support our Thunder athletes and grab some awesome new gear.
The store is open now and will close at 10am on Thursday, April 2nd—so be sure to get your order in before it’s too late!
https://stores.inksoft.com/NCT_TF_2026/shop/home
Go Thunder!
The store is open now and will close at 10am on Thursday, April 2nd—so be sure to get your order in before it’s too late!
https://stores.inksoft.com/NCT_TF_2026/shop/home
Go Thunder!
🎭 Drama T-Shirt Fundraiser 🎭
Support our production of Dr. Evil and the Basket of Kittens!
For the first time ever, we are offering our drama t-shirts to family and friends—so now everyone can support the show (and look awesome doing it 😎).
Join us for a night of laughs, chaos, and possibly suspiciously adorable kittens on May 8!
Proceeds from this fundraiser will help cover the cost of props, costumes, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that brings our production to life.
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Available Items
• T-Shirt – $20
• Hoodie – $30
• Youth T-Shirt – $15
(Check out the designs—trust us, they’re worth it! See back page.)
Heads up: Colors are already chosen for each design—no color changes available.
Order Forms can be found in the office, with a drama kid, with Ms. Jundt, or on the school website at the following link:
Size Information
• Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• 2XL and up: add $2 per item
Checks payable to Eureka School.
Items to be picked up at Eureka School.
Orders DUE by April 7.
Good morning. Today at the State B Boys Basketball tournament in Aberdeen, the National Anthem will be sung by four Eureka High School Students under the direction of Francie Ingerson. Shellby Bertsch, Georgia Odenbach, Amanda Gage, and Rachel Gage will be singing the National Anthem around 11:00 AM this morning and 5:00 PM this evening. Tune in to the following link to hear a wonderful rendition of our National Anthem. Good luck girls, we are proud of you!
https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/basketball/boysb
https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/basketball/boysb
⚡ Support Your Thunder Track and Field Athlete! ⚡
The North Central Thunder Track & Field apparel store is now open! This is your chance to grab some great Thunder gear and show your support for our athletes this season.
🛍 Store closes: Midnight on March 15th
Don’t miss your opportunity to be in style while cheering on the Thunder!
https://stores.inksoft.com/NCT_TF_2026/shop/home
Congratulations to the 2026 Eureka Spelling Bee winners!
Spelling bees are more than just competitions—they play an important role in education and personal development.
1. Builds Strong Vocabulary
2. Improves Memory and Focus
3. Encourages Confidence
4. Teaches Perseverance
5. Promotes Healthy Competition
6. Celebrates Learning
Preparing for a spelling bee encourages students to learn many new words. This helps students improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Students often memorize many words when preparing for spelling bees. This process strengthens memory, concentration, and study habits, which can benefit them in many other school subjects. Standing on stage and spelling words in front of judges and an audience can be challenging. Participating in a spelling bee helps students develop confidence, courage, and public speaking skills. Not every participant wins, but every student learns from the experience. Spelling bees teach students to practice regularly, handle mistakes, and keep improving, which builds resilience and determination. Spelling bees create a positive environment where students challenge themselves and support each other. This kind of competition encourages hard work, respect, and sportsmanship. Most importantly, spelling bees make learning fun. They show that knowledge and language skills are something to celebrate, motivating students to love words and learning. Congratulations! Be proud of your accomplishments because the Eureka School, parents, families, friends, and the community are proud of you!
1st Grade - 1st place Alonzo C., 2nd place Lydia H., 3rd place Laikyn R.
2nd Grade - 1st place Nolan J., 2nd place Rhiannon N., 3rd place Landen H.
3rd Grade - 1st place Hunter M., 2nd place Tegan H., 3rd place Jerimany H.
4th Grade - 1st place McKenzie R., 2nd place Jerimiah N., 3rd place Grace W.
5th Grade - 1st place McKenna H., 2nd place Grace E., 3rd place Tristan K.
6th Grade - 1st place Cohen H., 2nd place Adalyn H., 3rd place Brennan O.
Spelling bees are more than just competitions—they play an important role in education and personal development.
1. Builds Strong Vocabulary
2. Improves Memory and Focus
3. Encourages Confidence
4. Teaches Perseverance
5. Promotes Healthy Competition
6. Celebrates Learning
Preparing for a spelling bee encourages students to learn many new words. This helps students improve their reading, writing, and communication skills. Students often memorize many words when preparing for spelling bees. This process strengthens memory, concentration, and study habits, which can benefit them in many other school subjects. Standing on stage and spelling words in front of judges and an audience can be challenging. Participating in a spelling bee helps students develop confidence, courage, and public speaking skills. Not every participant wins, but every student learns from the experience. Spelling bees teach students to practice regularly, handle mistakes, and keep improving, which builds resilience and determination. Spelling bees create a positive environment where students challenge themselves and support each other. This kind of competition encourages hard work, respect, and sportsmanship. Most importantly, spelling bees make learning fun. They show that knowledge and language skills are something to celebrate, motivating students to love words and learning. Congratulations! Be proud of your accomplishments because the Eureka School, parents, families, friends, and the community are proud of you!
1st Grade - 1st place Alonzo C., 2nd place Lydia H., 3rd place Laikyn R.
2nd Grade - 1st place Nolan J., 2nd place Rhiannon N., 3rd place Landen H.
3rd Grade - 1st place Hunter M., 2nd place Tegan H., 3rd place Jerimany H.
4th Grade - 1st place McKenzie R., 2nd place Jerimiah N., 3rd place Grace W.
5th Grade - 1st place McKenna H., 2nd place Grace E., 3rd place Tristan K.
6th Grade - 1st place Cohen H., 2nd place Adalyn H., 3rd place Brennan O.
Good afternoon. There will be a Track and Field meeting on Monday after school in Eureka for all students in Grades 6-12 that are interested in participating in Track and Field. In addition, all students will have to have an up-to-date physical to participate. Go Thunder!
Congratulations to the Eureka Junior High and High School students who participated in this year’s North Central Prairie Reading Council (NCPRC) contests. Students competed against entries from Herreid, Bowdle, and Selby, and all Eureka students selected at the NCPRC level were named winners and will advance to the state competition.
Reading Challenge Winners:
Amanda Gage – Grade 10 (10,239 pages read)
Adalia Hall – Grade 11 (11,901 pages read)
Young Illustrator’s Art Escape Winners (Juniors):
Adalia Hall
Shelby Bertsch
Drew Arbach
Young Authors’ Extravaganza Winners:
Grade 7: Braxton Wolff, Danyelle Schnabel, Keiara Wherry, Greta Dosch
Grade 8: Katherina Malsom, Brylee Heiser, Avery Drey
Grade 9: Tylee VanderVorst, Mikaela Malsom, Carleigh Dosch
Grade 11: Mason Kunz, Shelby Bertsch, Alexa Poirer
Grade 12: Ella Batie, Avery Wells, Alaina Dosch
Congratulations to all of these students on their accomplishments, and good luck as they move on to the state level!
Reading Challenge Winners:
Amanda Gage – Grade 10 (10,239 pages read)
Adalia Hall – Grade 11 (11,901 pages read)
Young Illustrator’s Art Escape Winners (Juniors):
Adalia Hall
Shelby Bertsch
Drew Arbach
Young Authors’ Extravaganza Winners:
Grade 7: Braxton Wolff, Danyelle Schnabel, Keiara Wherry, Greta Dosch
Grade 8: Katherina Malsom, Brylee Heiser, Avery Drey
Grade 9: Tylee VanderVorst, Mikaela Malsom, Carleigh Dosch
Grade 11: Mason Kunz, Shelby Bertsch, Alexa Poirer
Grade 12: Ella Batie, Avery Wells, Alaina Dosch
Congratulations to all of these students on their accomplishments, and good luck as they move on to the state level!
Good morning. Due to a lack of teams interested to play in the Lions Club JV Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 7th, the tournament has been cancelled. Thank you.
Good morning. The boys basketball team plays at Faulkton in the Region 6B tournament on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Go Thunder!
Students in grades 1-6 will be participating in the local annual Spelling Bee contest. Each student took a written test within their own classroom.
The top three spellers from each grade will participate in the oral competition to be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 2:00pm, in the Eureka School gym.
Parents, family, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend the oral competition and show support for this local school activity.
The top 3 contestants and 1 alternate from each class are as follows:
1st Grade participants are: Alonzo Carrillo, Lydia Huffman, and Laikyn Raile. The alternate is Jasmine Janke.
2nd Grade participants are: Landen Heiser, Nolan Janke, and Rhiannon Naylor. The alternate is Emmit Bohl.
3rd Grade participants are: Jerimany Hoff, Tegan Huffman, and Hunter Mangin. The alternate is Chloe Weisbeck.
4th Grade participants are: Jeremiah Naylor, McKenzie Roberts, and Grace Weismantel. The alternate is Wesson Ellefson.
5th Grade participants are: Grace Engelhart, McKenna Huffman, and Tristan Kauk. The alternate is Triniti Palmer.
6th Grade participants are: Cohen Hoffman, Adalyn Huffman, and Brennan Opp. The alternate is Tate Weismantel.
The top three spellers from each grade will participate in the oral competition to be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 2:00pm, in the Eureka School gym.
Parents, family, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend the oral competition and show support for this local school activity.
The top 3 contestants and 1 alternate from each class are as follows:
1st Grade participants are: Alonzo Carrillo, Lydia Huffman, and Laikyn Raile. The alternate is Jasmine Janke.
2nd Grade participants are: Landen Heiser, Nolan Janke, and Rhiannon Naylor. The alternate is Emmit Bohl.
3rd Grade participants are: Jerimany Hoff, Tegan Huffman, and Hunter Mangin. The alternate is Chloe Weisbeck.
4th Grade participants are: Jeremiah Naylor, McKenzie Roberts, and Grace Weismantel. The alternate is Wesson Ellefson.
5th Grade participants are: Grace Engelhart, McKenna Huffman, and Tristan Kauk. The alternate is Triniti Palmer.
6th Grade participants are: Cohen Hoffman, Adalyn Huffman, and Brennan Opp. The alternate is Tate Weismantel.
The Eureka High School Band and Chorus represented Eureka exceptionally well at the Small Group Contest on Wednesday. A total of 19 events performed, earning 18 Superior ratings and 1 Excellent rating. Two of the performances also received perfect scores — an outstanding accomplishment!
Mr. Batie and Mrs. Ingerson are incredibly proud of the students and the dedication and hard work they put forth in preparation for this event.
2026 Small Group Contest Results
• Percussion Ensemble A – Superior
• Percussion Ensemble B – Superior
• Woodwind Choir A – Superior
• Woodwind Choir B – Superior
• Brass Choir A – Superior
• Brass Choir B – Superior
• Trombone Solo – Noah – Superior
• Flute Solo – Amanda – Superior (Perfect Score)
• Xylophone Solo – Aaron – Excellent
• Jr./Sr. Mixed Vocal Group – Superior
• Freshman Mixed Vocal Group – Superior
• Guys Vocal Group – Superior
• Girls Vocal Group – Superior (Perfect Score)
• Mixed Vocal Ensemble – Superior
• Guys Vocal Ensemble – Superior
• Shelby & Georgia Duet – Superior
• Josh & Drew Duet – Superior
• Rachel & Clara Duet – Superior
• Amanda Solo – Superior
Congratulations to all of our talented musicians on a fantastic day of performances! 🎶
Mr. Batie and Mrs. Ingerson are incredibly proud of the students and the dedication and hard work they put forth in preparation for this event.
2026 Small Group Contest Results
• Percussion Ensemble A – Superior
• Percussion Ensemble B – Superior
• Woodwind Choir A – Superior
• Woodwind Choir B – Superior
• Brass Choir A – Superior
• Brass Choir B – Superior
• Trombone Solo – Noah – Superior
• Flute Solo – Amanda – Superior (Perfect Score)
• Xylophone Solo – Aaron – Excellent
• Jr./Sr. Mixed Vocal Group – Superior
• Freshman Mixed Vocal Group – Superior
• Guys Vocal Group – Superior
• Girls Vocal Group – Superior (Perfect Score)
• Mixed Vocal Ensemble – Superior
• Guys Vocal Ensemble – Superior
• Shelby & Georgia Duet – Superior
• Josh & Drew Duet – Superior
• Rachel & Clara Duet – Superior
• Amanda Solo – Superior
Congratulations to all of our talented musicians on a fantastic day of performances! 🎶
The girls basketball team will continue their journey through the 6B Region Basketball Tournament after their victory last night against Faulkton. The girls will play in Highmore against Highmore-Harold on Thursday, February 26 starting at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The cost is $4 for students and $6 for adults. Go Thunder!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th, the music department will travel to Mobridge to participate in the Region VI Small Group Music Contest. The public is invited to attend and support our talented students as they perform their musical selections. Below you can see their performance times.
Eureka Developmental Screenings
Good morning. Here is an update for boys basketball. The games on Friday against Sully Buttes will be in Roscoe starting at 5:00 PM with 1 middle school boys game and will roll into the JV game at roughly 6:15 PM followed by Varsity. In addition, there has been a 6th/7th grade triangular added in Herreid starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 28th against Herreid/Selby Area and Timber Lake. Lastly, the middle school boys games on Monday in Ipswich will start at 5:30 and 6:30 PM with the 7th/8th game at 5:30 PM and the 6th/7th game at 6:30 PM. Go Thunder!
The Region 6B Girls Basketball tournament begins this week for our North Central Thunder Girls Basketball team against Faulkton on Tuesday, Feb 24th in Roscoe at 7:00 PM. Admission is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. With it being Region Play, activities passes will not be accepted. Come on out to Roscoe tomorrow night and cheer on the Thunder! Go Thunder!
Good morning. Due to a lack of players from Sunshine Bible Academy, the girls junior varsity game tomorrow will be 2 quarters. We will start the girls junior varsity game at 4:15 PM. The boys JV should start around 5:00 PM with Girls Varsity around 6:15 PM and Boys Varsity around 7:45 PM. Go Thunder!
Good morning. Due to the weather conditions and blizzard warning, there will be no school today, Wednesday, February 18th. The music competition that was to be held today is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 25th.
The high school boys basketball game scheduled in Wakpala on Monday, February 16th will be Varsity Boys only, and it is scheduled to start at 5:30 PM Central Standard Time. Go Thunder!