Jefferson Elementary

Bike safety inspections happening in May at the elementary schools.

Mrs. Koll, the counselor fulltime at Jefferson next year, was awarded a $2500 grant from the Arrow Education Foundation. Cris Ortmeier surprised Mrs. Koll with the large check. ...

Jefferson first graders rocked the house on Thursday 2:30 and 6:00 performances. They sang five songs from the musical "SWAMPED". Thank you to all who attended. Mrs. Andersen, the...

Students and staff assembled on Friday, April 12th for our state, record setting fundraising trophy presentation. Julie Boerhave, South Dakota's Development Director of School En...

Jefferson Elementary Student Council would like to thank ALL of our farmers. Tomorrow is dress like a farmer day!!!!

Abby and Breckin, two fourth graders, had their artwork chosen for the cover and back of the 2023-24 yearbook. Thank you to all who submitted entries. Congratulations!!!

Governor Noem took time to read to our first graders at Jefferson Elementary today.

Catch the second grade music program on our new Facebook page: 2:30 performance https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Second grade ended the month with special guests and community members sharing their services. The second graders have been learning about goods and services in our community. P...

This past week our students had fun celebrating the many books of Dr. Seuss (a.k.a. Theodore Geisel). Students participated in Theme days, book giveaways, and classroom bingo. M...

Students recognized school board members at the February school board meeting on February 12th. Student Council President Madison recognized board member Kari Lohr for her contri...

The yearly weekly celebration of Theodore Geisel is coming soon! So see the schedule and humm the birthday tune! All week long wearing red, white, blue, hats, socks, backwards, ...

Monday, February 12th- "SHARE THE SPIRIT OF KINDNESS" Wear a Be Kind shirt Tuesday, February 13th- "Peace, Love, Kindness"- Tie Dye Day Wednesday, February 14th- Love for Kindne...

The NAEP Assessment is given to selected fourth graders on February 22nd. Please read below for details. Not all fourth graders will take the assessment. A letter was sent home...

There will be an early dismissal on February 15th @ 12:20 PM followed by conferences from 1:00 PM-8:00 PM. Students were sent the link to sign up through their teacher's REMIND a...

Students assembled today to welcome Miss Julie from the American Heart Association. Students were explained the various prizes they can earn for different levels. (Spark, Ski...

Congratulations to Mrs. Settje for being chosen as this year's Classified Employee Candidate. Mrs. Settje is in her fourth year as a SPED Paraprofessional. She has been a member...

As an individual that has a heart ailment and two of my own kids, I hope you will join our school in learning about CPR and Finn's Challenge. Will you join our school for Kids He...

Mrs. Cox, the lunch lady, has retired from the Watertown School District. She has served the district for over 25 years within the Food Services program. Today, December 22nd, s...

The Jefferson third graders performed Tuesday, December 19th two performances, 2:30 and 6:00. A multitude of songs were performed: Bring on the Snow!; Ready, Set, Snow; Over the ...