Good evening. Due to roads blowing back in the Leola School will have a 10:00 am late start tomorrow, March 7th. Reminder, there is no breakfast or younger group preschool on late start days. Travel safely.
Good Morning. The Leola School will be closed, today, due to winds still blowing and clogged secondary roads. There will be NO at home learning. The high school ACT test will be rescheduled after meeting with Mrs. DeMent. Thank-you!
Good evening. The Leola School will have a 10:00 am late start to give time to re-evaluate the weather and give time to clean roads. Reminder, there is no breakfast or younger group preschool on late start days. We will also keep those high school students updated on the ACT test times. Thank-you and be safe.
Good Afternoon! This is a reminder of tomorrow's 12:30 dismissal. There will be no after school program, either. Thank-you and GO TITANS!
Leola-Frederick Titan Volleyball
EGG MY YARD!
We are SUPER excited to about our upcoming fundraiser! Please text/call the number below!
Good Evening! Thank-you, Leola community for the feedback! We will have a 10:00 am start tomorrow to allow extra time for additional road clean up. Reminder there will be no breakfast or morning preschool group. Also, lunch will be pulled pork and we will still send our girls basketball team off at 2:00 with a quick pep rally. You are all welcome to attend. Thank-you and travel safe!
The Leola/Frederick Lady Titans have advanced to the SoDak 16!
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd, at 6:00PM in the Huron Arena the #16 Leola/Frederick Lady Titans play the #1 Wolsey-Wessington Lady Warbirds for the opportunity to compete in the State Class B Girls Basketball Tournament.
The Leola and Frederick Area School Districts are sending a fan bus to Huron. The bus will leave the Leola school parking lot at 2:45PM and pick up Frederick riders at 3:15PM, with an additional stop at the Starlite Truckstop (Marlins restaurant) in Aberdeen (ready to board by 3:30PM).
The cost will be $2 per rider, to be paid when you board the bus, plus every rider will need an additional $6 (for adults) or $4 (for students) for entry into the game. Students in grades 6-12 may ride without an adult; junior high students must have parent permission.
If you and/or your child is interested, please call or email Leola (605-439-3142; cassie.jager@k12.sd.us) or Frederick Area schools by noon tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd, to sign up.
The Leola School District will dismiss at the normal time (3:30PM) tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd. If students ride the fan bus, or leave school early with parent permission to travel to the game, their absence will be exempt.
Good Morning, Leola Families.
Due to weather conditions there will be no school in Leola, today. Teachers will have online collaboration according to Zoom schedule emailed to them. Thank-you and stay warm.
Round 2 of Reg. 1B Boys BB -
#4 Leola/Frederick Titans play the #5 Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots
Doors open @ 5:00 pm & tip off is at 6:00 pm
Activity passes not accepted-ticket prices: $6 for adults & $4 for students.
(Winner of tonight's game advances to play on Fri. March 3rd @ Webster Armory)
On Tuesday, February 28th, at 7:00PM in Leola, the #4 Leola/Frederick Titans play the #5 Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots in the Second Round of Region 1B Boys Basketball. The doors for the fans open at 6:00PM. Activity passes will not be accepted; ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students.
The winner of this game will play on Friday, March 3rd in the Webster Armory for the opportunity to play in the SoDak 16.
The #2 Leola/Frederick Titans advanced in Region 1B Girls High School Basketball after defeating #7 Aberdeen Christian Knights 50-13. The Round 3 game will be played on Monday, February 27th, at 7:30PM in the Webster Armory against the #3 Northwestern Wildcats.
The Leola and Frederick Area School Districts are organizing a fan bus to Webster. The bus will leave the Leola school parking lot at 4:30PM and pick up Frederick riders at 5:00PM. The cost will be $2 per rider. Students in grades 6-12 may ride without an adult. If you and/or your child is interested, please call or email Leola and Frederick Area schools to sign up. Depending on the number of riders that sign up, the decision to take a bus will be made at noon on Monday, February 27th.
Good evening! I hope this message finds you warm and well.
The Leola School District intends on starting our school day at 8:15AM – our normal time – tomorrow, Friday, February 24th. If there are barriers preventing your child from arriving on time, please contact the main office.
Have a good night!
On Saturday, February 25th, at 1:00PM in Frederick, the #2 Leola/Frederick Area Titans will play the #7 Aberdeen Christian Knights in the Second Round of Region 1B Girls Basketball.
The winner of this game will play on Monday, February 27th, against the winner of #3 Northwestern Wildcats vs. #6 Wilmot Wolves in the Webster Armory.
For an updated look at the tournament bracket, please click the link below:
https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/girlsbasketball/2022-23/brackets/h202207180727359647c3990783e9c4f#
The Leola School District will dismiss at 1:15PM today and implement at-home learning for Wednesday and Thursday. The AM preschool families may pick up their children at 12:30PM today (or at 1:15PM if communicated).
At 1:15PM, all students will have met with their core teachers. Teachers have communicated expectations and have ensured laptops and power cords are sent home.
Reminders about at-home learning:
• Teachers available from 8:00-3:30PM
• Students/teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize Loom and/or Zoom
• JH/HS students will follow typical school day schedule
• Student/teacher engagement and communication are expected
• Attendance will be established through engagement and communication
Leola School District to celebrate School Board Recognition Week
The Leola School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 20-24.
This group is responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strives to provide a quality education for our students. The school board also hires quality educators, adopts policies, and evaluates progress while always keeping the best interests of our students in mind.
During School Board Recognition Week, the Leola School District invites students, staff and community members to take part in thanking its school board members.
“As elected leaders, school board members serve as the link between the school and community members,” Superintendent [last name] said. “They work tirelessly for our students, staff and community.”
Region 1B High School Girls Basketball Update:
Due to the severe weather in the forecast, the Second Round of Region 1B girls basketball games will now be played on Saturday, February 25th at the high seed. The Third Round of Region 1B girls basketball games will be now be played on Monday, February 27th in the Webster Armory.
For the Second Round of Region 1B, the #2 Leola/Frederick Area Titans vs. #7 Aberdeen Christian Knights game will be played in Frederick, with a time yet to be determined. The winner of this game will play the winner of #3 Northwestern Wildcats vs. #6 Wilmot Wolves in the Webster Armory on Monday, February 27th.
Students who will enter the 7th and 8th grade in fall 2023, will have an opportunity to participate in free five-day career exploration camps this summer. Hosted on South Dakota college campuses, these camps will expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Throughout the week, campers will spend time on university and technical college campuses and visit area businesses to see careers in action. By the end of camp, students will have a better understanding of themselves, their career interests and how their education prepares them for professions. Applications are due April 15 and limited to 100 campers per campus.
https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/summer-camps/
The Waubay and Summit school districts have cancelled school for today, Wednesday, February 15th. Because of this, we will no longer host the basketball doubleheader in Frederick this evening.
Girls high school basketball will now practice in Leola; boys high school basketball will now practice in Frederick.
Tentative Basketball Schedule Update:
Girls High School Basketball: On Friday, February 17th, @ Dupree Tigers (in Dupree) - JV/Varsity game at 2:30PM MT/3:30PM CT
Boys High School Basketball: On Monday, February 20th, vs. Waubay/Summit Mustangs (in Frederick) - JV/Varsity game at 6:30PM
The school board meeting for Monday, February 13, will begin at 6 pm.
Happy National Counseling Week to Mrs. DeMent!
