Link to the 26-27 School Supply List: https://aptg.co/v6XxvT
KWL Youth Football is a parent-led activity for all youth in grades 3-6. If you have questions, please contact Ryan Skluzak: 605-680-0070 or Kayla Konechne: 605-730-0350.
Message from the Backpack Program:
Back to School = Back to the Backpack Program!
Hello Kimball families! As we head into a new school year, we want every student to feel supported, nourished, and ready to learn. The Kimball Backpack Program is here to help! This year the program is expanding its vision to support students through nutrition, wellness, and community — because every kid deserves to feel fed, active, and connected.
Here is what the program currently offers:
• Weekly packs of nonperishable food items available to any enrolled student in grades JK–12 who would like them — simply opt in using the form below/attached
• Snack options available in select school offices throughout the day
• Feminine hygiene products available in the MS and HS girls' bathrooms
• We are always looking for ways to expand how we serve our students — we are currently exploring new and exciting ideas to support the kids - if you have an idea be sure to reach out!
This program is open to ALL students — no need to qualify, no questions asked. It is simply a service for all Kimball students.
To receive a weekly pack: Complete the attached opt-in form and return it to the school office or bring it to our table at the open house. Form: https://aptg.co/F5RMyn
If your student has nutritional needs that aren't being met, please don't hesitate to reach out directly — we are here to help and happy to find a solution that works for your family.
The Backpack Program team is looking to expand!
If you are someone who wants to share your time and talents for a meaningful cause that directly impacts Kimball kids, we would love to have you on board.
Questions, want to donate, or ready to join the team?
Reach out to Helen Eimers at 605.680.4850.
Let's make this a great year for every Kimball student!
Back to School = Back to the Backpack Program!
Hello Kimball families! As we head into a new school year, we want every student to feel supported, nourished, and ready to learn. The Kimball Backpack Program is here to help! This year the program is expanding its vision to support students through nutrition, wellness, and community — because every kid deserves to feel fed, active, and connected.
Here is what the program currently offers:
• Weekly packs of nonperishable food items available to any enrolled student in grades JK–12 who would like them — simply opt in using the form below/attached
• Snack options available in select school offices throughout the day
• Feminine hygiene products available in the MS and HS girls' bathrooms
• We are always looking for ways to expand how we serve our students — we are currently exploring new and exciting ideas to support the kids - if you have an idea be sure to reach out!
This program is open to ALL students — no need to qualify, no questions asked. It is simply a service for all Kimball students.
To receive a weekly pack: Complete the attached opt-in form and return it to the school office or bring it to our table at the open house. Form: https://aptg.co/F5RMyn
If your student has nutritional needs that aren't being met, please don't hesitate to reach out directly — we are here to help and happy to find a solution that works for your family.
The Backpack Program team is looking to expand!
If you are someone who wants to share your time and talents for a meaningful cause that directly impacts Kimball kids, we would love to have you on board.
Questions, want to donate, or ready to join the team?
Reach out to Helen Eimers at 605.680.4850.
Let's make this a great year for every Kimball student!
Welcome Back!
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Thank you to the families that completed the milk survey! Kimball School will be serving 2% white milk and whole-fat chocolate milk for the 26-27 school year. This will be subject to change should students/staff have strong reasons.
Fall Sports Night for Football and Volleyball is on Tuesday, August 4, at 7 pm in Kimball, and Cross Country is on Thursday, August 6, at 7 pm in Kimball. These events are for any 6th-12th grader/parent planning to participate in any of these fall sports. See you there!
As we approach the start of a new school year, we want to share some recent updates pertaining to parking and the bus pick-up/drop-off location. As you can see on the images, the new bus pick-up/drop-off area will be on the South side of the school on Broad Street. The first bus will park at the stop signs and the remaining buses will fill in behind. If you have a student that does not ride the bus, they can either be dropped off or picked up in front of the school. Hopefully, with this change, it will leave the front of the school less congested before school and after school.
By the time the school year begins, a new cement parking lot will be available for parking just to the North of the school. We want to have the students parking in the new parking lot during the school day. The new parking lot, in white, is labeled on the image. Students should plan on using the main entrance. We do not want students parking on the property to the east of the Ag/Shop building. That is labeled in green on the image. If there is overflow from the new parking lot, they can continue parking in the gravel parking lot near the Kanyon.
There has also been two new stop signs installed in front of the school. The intersection located right in front of the main entrance will now be a three way stop.
A few reminders as the school year is quickly approaching:
* Have you completed the milk survey that was sent via the school app?
* Have you scheduled your athlete's sports physical?
* Do your kindergartner and 6th grader have the required immunizations?
* Have you marked your calendar for the Fall Sports Meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 pm?
* Have you marked your calendar for Open House Night on Wednesday, August 12 from 5 pm to 7 pm?
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 605-778-6231.
* Have you completed the milk survey that was sent via the school app?
* Have you scheduled your athlete's sports physical?
* Do your kindergartner and 6th grader have the required immunizations?
* Have you marked your calendar for the Fall Sports Meeting on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 pm?
* Have you marked your calendar for Open House Night on Wednesday, August 12 from 5 pm to 7 pm?
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 605-778-6231.
The Rural Office of Community Services (ROCS) is offering a School Supplies Program that provides backpacks and essential school supplies to income-eligible K–12 students in our area. To apply, please click on this link and complete the registration process: https://www.rocsinc.org/schoolsupplies
In an attempt to strengthen our youth basketball pipeline, KWL head basketball coaches Donnie Hamiel and Will Walker and basketball Athletic Director Will Gottlob are organizing youth basketball parent meetings. These will be on Monday, August 10 in White Lake and Tuesday, August 11 in Kimball. If you are a parent of a 2nd-8th grade KWL boys or girls basketball player, please plan to attend whichever works best for you; no need to attend both. If you cannot attend either, please reach out to AD Will Gottlob at 605-421-0222 to get the pertinent information.
6th-12th graders planning to participate in a fall sport, please plan to attend this meeting! Also a great time to drop off your sports physical documents - which July 27-31 is a great time to have them completed.
We still have positions open for the upcoming 26-27 school year. Please consider joining our team.
To apply: https://forms.gle/8EXpUxFadgkETieS7 or email your application to matt.dykstra@k12.sd.us
To apply: https://forms.gle/8EXpUxFadgkETieS7 or email your application to matt.dykstra@k12.sd.us
Please join us in welcoming our new staff for the 2026-2027 school year!!
Local Students Travel to Washington, D.C. for Youth Tour
Thirty-three teens representing 19 South Dakota electric cooperatives traveled to the Washington, D.C., area in late June for the 2026 South Dakota Youth Tour.
Central Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour representatives were Howard High School student Ann Connor, daughter of Michal and Rebecca Connor; White Lake High School student Alexis Moore, daughter of Clint and Rebecca Moore; Kimball High School student Delilah Rasmussen, daughter of Tony and Rebecca Rasmussen; and Wessington Springs High School student Alexis Roesler, daughter of Aaron and Alicia Roesler.
The annual trip, coordinated by the South Dakota Rural Electric Association (SDREA) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), provides students with a deeper understanding of history, civic engagement and the role of electric cooperatives in their communities. Approximately 1,350 South Dakota students have participated in the Youth Tour since the program began in the 1963.
The group toured many of the nation’s most treasured landmarks, including several presidential and war memorials. Students also visited the U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, National Archives and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where much of the nation’s paper currency is produced.
While in Washington, students met with U.S. Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds. They also had the opportunity to connect with Youth Tour delegates from 44 other states. The group attended Youth Day at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, where keynote speaker Mike Schlappi, a four-time Paralympic medalist in U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball, shared a message about perseverance and leadership.
High school juniors in Central Electric’s footprint can apply for the next Youth Tour trip in November. For more information, visit www.centralec.coop and click on Member Programs.
Thirty-three teens representing 19 South Dakota electric cooperatives traveled to the Washington, D.C., area in late June for the 2026 South Dakota Youth Tour.
Central Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour representatives were Howard High School student Ann Connor, daughter of Michal and Rebecca Connor; White Lake High School student Alexis Moore, daughter of Clint and Rebecca Moore; Kimball High School student Delilah Rasmussen, daughter of Tony and Rebecca Rasmussen; and Wessington Springs High School student Alexis Roesler, daughter of Aaron and Alicia Roesler.
The annual trip, coordinated by the South Dakota Rural Electric Association (SDREA) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), provides students with a deeper understanding of history, civic engagement and the role of electric cooperatives in their communities. Approximately 1,350 South Dakota students have participated in the Youth Tour since the program began in the 1963.
The group toured many of the nation’s most treasured landmarks, including several presidential and war memorials. Students also visited the U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Supreme Court, Arlington National Cemetery, National Archives and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where much of the nation’s paper currency is produced.
While in Washington, students met with U.S. Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds. They also had the opportunity to connect with Youth Tour delegates from 44 other states. The group attended Youth Day at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, where keynote speaker Mike Schlappi, a four-time Paralympic medalist in U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball, shared a message about perseverance and leadership.
High school juniors in Central Electric’s footprint can apply for the next Youth Tour trip in November. For more information, visit www.centralec.coop and click on Member Programs.
Volleyball Skills Camp for 4th-7th graders is tomorrow (6/24) in White Lake!! Please be ready to play at 9 am wearing non-marking sneakers and athletic shorts/shirt. Bring a water bottle and a snack. Lunch will be provided. Camp ends at 3:30pm.
This summer, the Kimball School District will be conducting lead testing on water fixtures throughout the school. Please see the posted notices for more information about the testing process. If you have any questions, please contact the school at (605) 778-6231 or email matt.dykstra@k12.sd.us.
Shout out to Josie Hamiel and Kendall Gillen who will represent us at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma, June 21-27. Josie competes on Wednesday, June 24th in Pole Bending at 9AM and 7PM.
Kendall competes in Barrel Racing on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7PM and Thursday, June 25th at 9AM. All events can be watched on Cowboy +
Good luck girls!!!
Kimball School has locker dates set for anyone who wishes to donate a beef for our Farm to School Program! Dates are Aug. 4 and Nov. 10. If you don't raise cattle, you can also purchase a beef through the Kimball Livestock Exchange, and we'll handle the rest! Call us if you are able to donate - 605-778-6231. Thank you!
We have job openings available! Please either stop by the office for an application or print from this link and return to the office: https://aptg.co/n7JCzb Office is open Monday thru Thursday, 9am-3pm.
Some of the Kimball FFA Livestock Judgers are attending the SDSU livestock judging camp to sharpen their knowledge and skills this week in Brookings.
