It was game on Friday at the CHS Esports Day Camp! 🎮 The camp was open to any students interested in joining Central’s Esports Team or learning more about the program. The Esports Lab at ATEC Academy was full of kids—including a group from the Boys & Girls Club—who were having fun playing chess, Marvel Rivals, Mario Kart, and more! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
Congratulations to CHS student Russell Walberg, who shot USA Archery Team Trials and made the Under 21 Men’s Compound Open United States Archery Team (USAT) for next year! 🏹
Russell also shot the International Field Archery Association World Championships and set the new World record Field Round Score, shooting a 556 out 560, breaking the old record by 15 points and winning the World Championship! 🏆
Great job on an incredible achievement! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
On Friday, Aug. 21, children who attended Golden Eagles summer soccer camps will get FREE ADMISSION to the Aberdeen Central Boys and Girls Soccer home opener! ⚽
All they have to do is wear their camp T-shirts to the games:
Pink shirts for kids who attended the girls’ Little Eagles Camp.
Gray shirts for kids who attended the boys’ Developing Champions Camp.
Game times on Aug. 21 are as follows:
Girls varsity at 4 p.m. (JV at 6)
Boys varsity at 6 p.m. (JV at 4)
Varsity will play on Golden Eagle Field, and junior varsity will play on the grass field at the Gene Brownell Complex.
Come cheer on the Golden Eagles! 💙🦅💛 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools
💙Golden Eagles out in the Community!💛
😊Smiles
🤗Hugs
😁And a whole lot of fun!
It was so great to see everyone at National Night Out on Tuesday!
➡️ See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61
And stay tuned for our video!
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #PublicSchoolProud
☑️ This must be done each year to sign permission slips and make sure contact information is accurate.
➡️ Find more information and instructions here: https://slides.com/aberdeenschooldistrict/asd-yearly-update-parent-portal-2026-27-b0e0cf
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
Congratulations to Aberdeen Central alumna Emily Magera, who presented a TED Talk, “From Extra to Essential,” at TEDx Sioux Falls in April!
Emily will now share her message with #AberdeenPublicSchools staff at the fall 2026 in-service event on Aug. 11 at CHS!
➡️ Read her story: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/3053441
Stop by the Aberdeen Public School District table at National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at Melgaard Park, for:
• Back-to-school information
• Golden Eagles stickers, key chains and other items
• A chance to share your Aberdeen Public Schools story!
Hope to see you there!
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
📣#AberdeenPublicSchools is now offering a better way to stay connected!
Now, you'll receive messages and updates from your child’s school right inside the Aberdeen Public School District app!
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
➡️ Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.aberdeensd
➡️ Download for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aberdeen-public-school-dist/id1532753883
➡️ Read more: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/3049610
🚨 Important back-to-school dates! 🚨
It's almost August, Golden Eagles! Check out these upcoming important back-to-school dates:
Monday & Tuesday, Aug. 3-4:
CHS Back-to-School Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4:
CHS freshman/new student Open House, 7-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14:
6th grade WEB at both middle schools, 9-11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 17:
• 7th and 8th grade open house at both middle schools, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• 6th grade open house at both middle schools, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Open houses at all elementary schools, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 18:
• First day of school:
o Full day (grades 1-9)
o Half day (grades 10-12)
• Kindergarten Parent Orientation at elementary schools, 8:05 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 24:
Kindergarten students begin all day, every day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
➡️Learn more at our back-to-school webpage: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/back-to-school
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #BackToSchool2026 💙🦅💛
🍴Free or reduced meal prices for healthy, nutritious student meals
🏫 Resources for classrooms, teachers and children
❤️ Health and wellness services
🎓 Fee waivers for college applications and admissions tests
📚 Before and after school academic and enrichment programs
⏰ It takes less time than packing a lunch!
➡️ Apply now: https://5il.co/2m6t4
#AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles 💙🦅💛
Did you know?
Simmons Elementary was founded in 1955 on land donated by John Simmons, a banker and a part of the State Legislature in Aberdeen, the school's namesake.
Simmons Middle School was also named after John Simmons. The first building opened in 1928 as Simmons Junior High. In 2001, the named changed to Simmons Middle School. In 2008, the old school was torn down and the new academic building and auxiliary gym that is used today was built!
Learn more about the history of #AberdeenPublicSchools at our new webpage: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/history-of-aberdeen-public-schools
On Monday, CHS students Carter Board and Mitchell Golz and Aberdeen Public Schools Technology Director Josh Jensen spoke with the Aberdeen School Board about their experience at the 2026 Leadership and Innovation Fellowship.
The fellowship, which took place July 17-19 in Boston, was a national program from AASA (The School Superintendents Association) and Day of AI, built to help school leaders and students navigate AI in public education.
Board and Golz worked together with students from across the country to write a framework for AI in education.
Jensen praised both Central students for their excellent work on a national level.
"When these two students spoke, people listened."
Congratulations and great job, Golden Eagles!
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #PublicSchoolProud 💙🦅💛
