Holgate Middle School

We hope to see all current 8th graders and their parents at CHS Theater on Monday, November 24th at 7pm for an information meeting on CHS academics and registration. Come and get all the information you need for your 2026-2027 Freshman. Teachers from all departments will be available to help your student make the most of their freshman schedule and help them set up an academic plan for high school. This meeting is VERY important for all students and parents to begin a successful academic journey at CHS. We can’t wait to meet you!

We hope to see all current 8th graders and their parents at CHS Theater on Monday, November 24th at 7pm for an information meeting on CHS academics and registration. Come and get all the information you need for your 2026-2027 Freshman. Teachers from all departments will be available to help your student make the most of their freshman schedule and help them set up an academic plan for high school. This meeting is VERY important for all students and parents to begin a successful academic journey at CHS. We can’t wait to meet you!

November is National Pepper Month, and we’re sharing pepper fun facts all month long! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles 💙🫑💛

The Design and Modeling classes at Simmons Middle School and Holgate Middle School designed snowflakes that were 3D printed and then used to decorate a tree for the Dacotah Prairie Museum's Christmas Tree Lane! Great job, Golden Eagles!

The tree will be on display Nov. 22-Dec. 23. Be sure to stop by the museum to see it!

https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/2554613

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8th grade parents,

On November 20th, 8th grade students will be meeting with our school counselors from CHS about 9th grade course registration here at HMS during the school day. Students will be working with staff to complete these course registrations and will be bringing these home as well. All students will receive a Gold Book which outlines the high school course descriptions and requirements. Please utilize the gold book to help with choosing courses. The Gold Book is also posted online on the CHS Student Services web page:

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Please plan on attending 8th grade parent night at CHS on Monday, November 24 at 7:00 pm in the CHS theater. These course registrations are required to be turned in by Monday, Dec. 1st.

REMINDER: HMS PTA Bingo Night is TOMORROW (11/18) from 6:00-8:00 PM

Congratulations to our MathCounts winners from this week’s 6th grade competition at Holgate Middle School!

Individual Testing Awards:
• Elliott Hansen, Simmons, 4th place
• Eleanor Buckhouse, Holgate, 5th place
• Priya Waldo, Holgate, 8th place
• Raelynn Nelson, Simmons, 9th place
• Ramsey Duven, Holgate, 10th place

Countdown Round Winners:
• Elliott Hansen, Simmons, 4th place
• Eleanor Buckhouse, Holgate, 7th place

Team Awards:
• Holgate Blue, 3rd Place: Ramsey Duven, Eleanor Buckhouse, Porter Bindenagel, Danika Aldrich.
• Simmons Yellow: 5th place, Bennett Tollefson, Raelynn Nelson, Elliott Hansen, Carver Erb.

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💙💛 Congratulations to the Rachel’s Challenge Feather Winners of the Week! 💛💙

It's National Pickle Day at #AberdeenPublicSchools! 💙💛

November is National Pepper Month, and we’re sharing pepper fun facts all month long! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles 💙🫑💛

Sixth-grade Mathletes from Holgate Middle School and Simmons Middle School competed at a MathCounts Competition at Holgate today! Great job, Golden Eagles! See more pictures here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

Holgate Middle School Youth Power students placed over 700 flags on the school’s front lawn in honor of Veterans Day! Thank you, veterans, for your service! 🦅❤️🤍💙 #VeteransDay #AberdeenPublicSchools

Congratulations to HMS students, Eden Barkmeier, Genevieve Golz, David Docter, & Haydler Schiferl for being selected to the SD Junior Choir.

Holgate Middle School students enjoyed a dance on Friday, and staff members wore matching shirts in support of Mr. Torrence and his family! 💙💛

It's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day at #AberdeenPublicSchools! 💙💛

Congratulations to our MathCounts winners from Thursday’s competition at Holgate Middle School!

7th Grade Individual Testing Awards:
• Asher Judd, Holgate, 1st place
• Ayden Moffenbier, Holgate, 4th place
• Ashlynn Madsen, Holgate, 6th place
• Kinsley Anderson, Holgate, 8th place

7th Grade Countdown Round Awards:
• Asher Judd, Holgate, 2nd place
• Ayden Moffenbier, Holgate, 4th place
• Ashlynn Madsen, Holgate, 5th place

7th Grade Team Awards:
• Holgate Blue, 1st Place: Abigayle Barton, Asher Judd, Ashlynn Madsen, Ayden Moffenbier.
• Holgate Gold, 3rd Place: Kinsely Anderson, Maren Biegler, Aubree DeVine, Alison Jewett.

8th Grade Individual Testing Awards:
• Blake Hauge, Holgate, 1st place
• Owen Entzel, Simmons, 3rd place
• Olund Swenson, Holgate, 5th Place
• Maxton Jewett, Holgate, 6th place
• Shiv Sharma, Holgate, 9th place
• Gigi Golz, Holgate, 10th place

8th Grade Countdown Round Awards:
• Olund Swenson, Holgate, 2nd place
• Blake Hauge, Holgate, 3rd place
• Owen Entzel, Simmons, 4th place
• Maxton Jewett, Holgate, 6th place

8th Grade Team Awards
• Holgate Blue, 2nd place: Gigi Golz, Blake Hauge, Haydler Schiferl, Olund Swenson.
• Holgate Gold, 3rd Place: Hansel (Will) William, Maxton Jewett, Sam Rife, Shiv Sharma.

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