*Open House will be Monday, August 21 from 5-8 p.m. in the school's main entrance.  Parents, students, grandparents, and all interested community members are welcome.  This is an opportunity for you and your child to visit the classroom and meet the teacher.  We look forward to seeing all of you before the start of the new school year.

*New to the Ipswich School District?  Pease contact the school as soon as possible to register your child or children.

 *Ipswich Public School classes will begin Thursday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m. and will dismiss at 3:30 p.m.

*Students in grades 6-12 will receive their student handbooks on August 24th.  Parents are asked to acquaint themselves with all Board policies governing student progress and behaviors.

*South Dakota Law requires children entering school in sixth grade to present to school authorities certification that they have received or are in the process of receiving immunizations against poliomyelitis, diphtheria, measles and tetanus.  Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine are mandatory.  The school must keep on file a copy of the birth certificate of all students.

*The cost of each school lunch will be $2.25 for grades Pre-K-5 and $2.50 for grades 6-12.  Parents may send any amount of money for lunch and it will be put directly into their child's account.

 *Homecoming Coronation will be on Monday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.  The parade will be held on Friday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. followed by the football game vs. Miller/Highmore-Harrold at 7:00 p.m.

*A student activity ticket will be $10.00 for students in grades 1-5 and $15.00 for students in grades 6-12.  Preschoolers and Kindergarten students will be admitted free to all athletic events when accompanied by an adult.  Adult season tickets will be sold for $30.00 and Senior Citizens (60 years old) in the Ipswich School District will be $15.00.

 * Several of the Summer Enrichment students enjoyed doing artwork during their time in the program.  You can see their accomplishments here.