Aberdeen Central High School hosted the S.D. State Esports Tournament, and the Golden Eagles Esports Team did an outstanding job – including State Champions Connor Austin and Joey Pierce! The team finished third, and Rocket League and Minecraft were both runners up. Congratulations and great job, Golden Eagles!
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Eagles place third at State Esports Tournament
Aberdeen Central's Educators Rising Team receives Gold Outstanding Chapter Award
Aberdeen Central High School had a strong showing at the State Educators Rising Conference, with the team receiving the Gold Outstanding Chapter award! Kylie Clemens earned first place and qualified for Nationals in STEM Lesson Planning. Kylie and Teagan Braun both got a gold for Interactive Bulletin Board, with Clemens qualifying for Nationals in that category as well. Congratulations! Learn more here.
CHS Oral Interp students qualify for Nationals
Congratulations to CHS Oral Interp students Coen Vogel and Faith Waldner, who both qualified for Nationals! Coen won 1st Place in POI, and Faith won 2nd Place in Drama! Coen also won 3rd place in Humor (and alternate for Nationals). Bryson Hanson won 4th place in Humor, Taylor Tullar won 5th place in Drama, Hayden Magee won 6th place in Drama, and Tucker Reyelts and Hale Haugen won 5th place in Duo. Great job, Golden Eagles!
Three CHS Golden Eagles heading to National Speech and Debate Tournament this summer
Congratulations to our three CHS Golden Eagles heading to the National Speech and Debate tournament in Des Moines this summer: Amna George, Inform; Carla Garcia, Oratory; and Nang Naing, Oratory!
Aberdeen Central senior is excited, grateful after winning full scholarship to Notre Dame
Aberdeen Central High School senior Aglaia Ramey is excited and grateful after winning a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame! Congratulations! Read more of her story here.
Thank you for a great Public Schools Week!
Public Schools Week 2025 was Feb. 24-28, and we're grateful for all the support for Aberdeen Public Schools! Take a look at some highlights from the week:
Public Schools Week Video
We kicked off the week with our Public School Proud video, which shows that the Aberdeen Public School District is a place where every child belongs, every student can succeed, and every student is empowered!
City of Aberdeen Proclamation
At last week's meeting, the Aberdeen School Board learned that Mayor Travis Schaunaman officially proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Public Schools Week!
Public School Proud Publication
Check out our Public Schools Proud publication, which includes stories about our amazing students and teachers, online here!
Aberdeen Public Schools represented at Legislative Coffee
Public school pride could be seen at the recent legislative coffee, with a lot of blue and gold all around the room!
Public School Proud Graphics
Don't forget that you can always show your public school pride through graphics found in our Public School Social Media Resources folder!
February 2025 Caught in the Act winners
Congratulations to our February 2025 Caught in the Act winners, Nancy Anderson and Gene Fredrickson! Read more here. Remember: To nominate a co-worker for Caught in the Act, pick up a nomination form in your school’s office and return it to Wendy Miller, human resources receptionist, in the District Service Center!
In the News: Special Olympics athletes
South Dakota Public Broadcasting featured a story about CHS students Zachary Bau and Dannica Sheets and Coach Peggy Heermann, who are going to the 2026 USA Special Olympics Games! Read the story here.
ATEC Academy students benefit from new state-of-the-art welding equipment
Aberdeen Central’s ATEC Academy now has brand new, state-of-the art welding equipment that puts the latest industry technology in students’ hands. Watch the video, and read more here!
Thank you, Aberdeen School Board!
Feb. 17-21 was School Board Recognition Week, and we're so grateful for the support of our Aberdeen School Board members! Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations, Mr. Beck, on being named Middle School Principal of the Year!
Holgate Middle School Principal Bo Beck has been named Middle School Principal of the Year by the South Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals. Congratulations! Read more here.
Simmons Middle School holds Dream Big Week
Simmons Middle School held Dream Big Week in February, which included students filling out mock job applications and visiting with NSU representatives, including Thunder!
Golden Eagle students perform in Pierre
Twice in February, Aberdeen Public School District students performed in Pierre! Aberdeen Central students Mason Ligon and Grady Anderson joined members of the SDSU and NSU trumpet sections in playing fanfares for the governor's inauguration. Also, the Aberdeen Public Schools Elementary Choir performed on Aberdeen Day. Great job, Golden Eagles!
Thank you, School Resource Officers!
Feb. 15 was National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do for our students and families!
Holgate students hold Golden Eagle Awards
Holgate Middle School seventh-grade language arts students held the annual Golden Eagle Awards. Nine student finalists presented famous people who have made a positive difference in the world and whom they believe deserved to win the award. This year’s winner was Kamryn Stoddard, who gave a presentation on Adam Sandler. Congratulations! Read more here!
CHS students place at Art Wars competition
Congratulations to CHS Art Club members who placed at the regional Art Wars competition:
• Raini LeBrosse (1st place in Digital Drawing, 3rd place in Clay)
• Ken Aumer (2nd place in Painting, 2nd place in Clay)
• Alta ThreeLegs (2nd place in Painting)
• Ehtenna Sweedee (Honorable mention for Painting)
Great job, Golden Eagles!
Simmons Middle School presents spring play
Last month, Simmons Middle School students presented their spring play, “Twice Upon a Time,” Feb. 11 and 13! Read more about the production here.
Photos from Around Aberdeen Public Schools
February's photos from across the school district include the CHS Valentine Bistro, Golden Eagles wrestling, the TLC Program Wii Challenge, and May Overby and Mike Miller Elementary basketball nights! Remember, you can always find photos from our schools on our Social Feed Wall.
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May Overby Elementary School students formed a tunnel after halftime at a recent Aberdeen Central girls basketball game to offer high fives and cheers for the Golden Eagles!
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