Hurley School News

Submitted by Ms. Stratmeyer
On Thursday, November 13th, the 8th grade FACS class took a field trip to the Buckle, Plato’s Closet, and Hancock Fabric. Kelsey Knutson, Reece Gordon, Tyler Paetow, and Collin Sherard were able to get hands on experience in applying information learned during class time. The class is studying a clothing unit which includes purchasing clothing as well as sewing.
Students have been learning about a variety of areas in clothing selection from color coordination, budgeting, shopping, and clothing care. The next part of the unit will be learning some basic sewing skills and a sewing project.

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Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Sonja Waltner, Ashley Ciccarelli, Aaron Sherard, Tiffany Hillman, and Reid Rasmussen.

 The chorus sang 9 songs, including the Star Spangled Banner, and two others accompanied by the orchestra.  It was a wonderful concert, and a great experience! 

New scholarship information is now available HERE

The Video Streaming Class has produced its second news broadcast…

Here it is

Submitted by Ms. Waltner

The Hurley Music Department congratulates Laura Ebbesen on being selected to participate in both the Region 1 Honor Band (on Alto Saxophone) and the Junior Honors Choir, held in Rapid City this year.   Participants for both activities were selected from taped auditions from students in South Dakota.  The Region 1 Honor Band is for students only in Region 1, and the Jr. Honors Choir is for students all across the state of South Dakota.  Only 176 students were chosen for the mixed and women’s choirs out of 508 auditions.

 The Region 1 Honor Band concert will be held at the Yankton High School on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm.  The Junior Honors Choir concert will be held on Saturday, January 17 @ 2:00 pm at Dakota Middle School, 601 Columbus, in Rapid City, SD.  A $5.00 admission fee will be charged.

The Video Streaming Class is hard at work editing stories for its weekly news broadcast. The k-9 News will be provided on Tuesday of the week. It will feature stories from Elementary, Secondary, Special Events Sports, etc…

Watch it here.

Submitted by Ms. Stratmeyer

The FCCLA members provided a community service during conferences by offering babysitting in the teachers lounge. Children could play games or color with the FCCLA members while parents attended conferences.  Free will donations were accepted to help with future FCCLA projects.  Thankyou to families who brought their children to the babysitting.

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Submitted by Ms. Fansin
Here is the latest scholarship information
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Congratulations to the Hurley/Marions Cobras in their First Round Win. They will be playing Emory/Ethan in Hurley on Monday, November 3^rd. KMIT or KOOL 98 (which is 95.9 FM) out of Mitchell will be airing  the game. Game time is 7:30 PM.

Come on out and  support the Cobras

Submitted by Ms. Stratmeyer
On October 5th and 6th, FCCLA president Tracy Heirigs and Vice President Allison Sherard along with their adviser, Mrs. Stratmeyer attended the State FCCLA leadership training in Huron. Approximately 230 FCCLA members from 22 FCCLA chapters across the state attended the “2008 FCCLA Boot Camp: WE WANT YOU!” workshops. The sessions began on Sunday evening and continued from 8:30 to 3:30 Monday.
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Submitted by Ms. Fansin

SD Division of securties is holding an essay contest. Write an essay on How to Create Financial Independence and be able to win cash. See Ms. Fansin for details.

The Elks National Scholarship is here. Please pick it up from Ms. Fansin

American Legion Scholarship Applications are here. Please pick it up from Ms. Fansin

It’s not to early to start scheduling college campus visits. You are allowed two days to visit schools. See Ms. Fansin for information on requirements.

Submitted by Ms. Waltner

All State Chorus delegates and alternates were elected last night. 

They are:

Delegates:
Ashley Ciccarelli - Soprano
Tiffany Hillman - Alto
Reid Rasmussen - Tenor
Aaron Sherard - Bass

Alternates:
Jessica Jones - Soprano
Beth Sherard - Alto
Anthony Dannen - Tenor
Bryant Roth - Bass

Congratulations and good luck !

From Ms Fansin

This is the  list of  the dates of  the ACT   Test for 2008-2009.  You may pick up a packet from Ms. Fansin or register online at ACT.org. 

If you have any questions, please call Ms. Fansin at the school
Hurley  School’s  ACT  Code:  420-655

Register for the act at act.org or pick up a packet from Ms. Fansin

2008 Homecoming Activities

The students and staff of Hurley invite you all to take part in our 2008 Homecoming festivities. Homecoming Week starts on Monday, September 15 and concludes with the football game on Friday evening. Mrs. Hansen and the Student Council have adopted the following guidelines to ensure that these celebrations are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

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The Marion Junior Class  is sponsoring a tailgate feed on Friday, September  5th before the Hurley-Marion  Cobras  -Vs- Enery-Ethan football game. Come out and support the Cobras !

Time:  3:30 TO 7:00 PM

Place: at the Marion Football Field
Menu :

• Pork Loin Sandwich
• Baked Beans
• Chips, Bar
• Drink

Cost: $5.00

This is an After Prom Party Fundraiser