Students: Today in honor of Happiness Happens Month, enjoy Smiley Potatoes for lunch! 😊 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

August is Happiness Happens Month, and Dining Services staff members at #AberdeenPublicSchools are happy to welcome students back with smiles! 😄😊😁😀 #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

School starts tomorrow, Golden Eagles, and we're welcoming students back with mascot Long Johns for breakfast on the first day! #AberdeenPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

🏫 Welcome to middle school: Holgate edition! 🏫
On Friday, incoming 6th graders at Holgate got a sneak peek at middle school with the help of 8th grade WEB leaders! (Thank you to Kari Brenner for the great photos!) See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #BacktoSchool2026 💙🦅💛










Welcome back Holgate!!
Our August Newsletter can be viewed here at: https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/newsletters/holgate-middle-school/newsletters/august-2026
Our August Newsletter can be viewed here at: https://aberdeen-news.edurooms.com/newsletters/holgate-middle-school/newsletters/august-2026

We're excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year! Here are a few important back-to-school dates to mark on your calendar.
For additional information, be sure to read our Welcome Back Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/pCMpHP
For additional information, be sure to read our Welcome Back Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/pCMpHP

📢 ASD Yearly Update (Annual Online Registration)
All permission forms and your child's Technology User Agreement are completed through the ASD Yearly Update in Parent Portal. This process must be completed each year by a parent or guardian before the start of school.
💻 Students will not be issued a Chromebook until it has been confirmed that the ASD Yearly Update has been successfully completed through Parent Portal.
❓ Need help? Follow our step-by-step instructions here:
https://slides.com/aberdeenschooldistrict/asd-yearly-update-parent-portal-2026-27-b0e0cf
📞 Can't access your Parent Portal account? Give the school office a call; we're happy to help!
All permission forms and your child's Technology User Agreement are completed through the ASD Yearly Update in Parent Portal. This process must be completed each year by a parent or guardian before the start of school.
💻 Students will not be issued a Chromebook until it has been confirmed that the ASD Yearly Update has been successfully completed through Parent Portal.
❓ Need help? Follow our step-by-step instructions here:
https://slides.com/aberdeenschooldistrict/asd-yearly-update-parent-portal-2026-27-b0e0cf
📞 Can't access your Parent Portal account? Give the school office a call; we're happy to help!

This summer, we’re sharing #ThrowbackThursday posts looking back at the school year at each of our schools! Today, we're featuring Holgate Middle School! #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles #TBT 💙🦅💛

🏈 Fall Sports Kickoff Meeting 🏐July 28 at 6:00pm in the Central High School Gym!
All middle school and high school athletes and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
They'll cover:
✅ Schedules
✅ Required forms
✅ Safety information
✅ Season expectations
We look forward to seeing you there! #GoEagles
All middle school and high school athletes and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
They'll cover:
✅ Schedules
✅ Required forms
✅ Safety information
✅ Season expectations
We look forward to seeing you there! #GoEagles

CANCELLED! Due to weather all Sports Performance trainings at CHS 6-12 are cancelled today, Monday June 29th. .
CANCELLED! Due to weather all Sports Performance trainings at CHS 6-12 are cancelled today, Monday June 29th. .
Holgate Middle School 8th Grade Class of 2026 Memories Slideshow
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FylReOjtKHJ093I2bsKT0ubfMfqgkL9XIIhKMMYGhPQ/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FylReOjtKHJ093I2bsKT0ubfMfqgkL9XIIhKMMYGhPQ/edit?usp=sharing
There is a time change for the softball game on May 21. The JV will be play at 4:00 followed by the varsity game. The games will be at Koehler Hall of Fame Field on the campus of NSU.

Congratulations to this month's Caught in the Act winner, Jeff Hamilton of Holgate Middle School! https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/article/2908290 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

It's the last day of school!
School dismisses today at 11:30 a.m. (elementary schools) and 11:45 a.m. (middle schools/high school).
Have a great summer, Golden Eagles!
#GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

The middle school girls ESD golf meet scheduled for 10:00 on May 19 in Huron will begin at 12:00 due to cool weather conditions.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025-2026 Holgate Middle School Outstanding Student Award!
This award is presented to two students in each grade level who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, positive character, citizenship, and involvement within our school community.
8th Grade: Malaya Tipton & Madilynn Davis
7th Grade: Aiden Tipton & Maren Biegler
6th Grade: Beckett Bruns & Evelyn Pulis
We are incredibly proud of these students for the example they set both inside and outside the classroom. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙💛
This award is presented to two students in each grade level who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, positive character, citizenship, and involvement within our school community.
8th Grade: Malaya Tipton & Madilynn Davis
7th Grade: Aiden Tipton & Maren Biegler
6th Grade: Beckett Bruns & Evelyn Pulis
We are incredibly proud of these students for the example they set both inside and outside the classroom. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💙💛

Congratulations to this year’s Cy Holgate Award winner, Ashlee Bindenagel.
The Cy Holgate Award is presented to an outstanding 8th grade student-athlete who participated in three school-sponsored athletic activities during their 8th grade year. This award recognizes a student who made meaningful contributions to their teams through participation, effort, performance, and sportsmanship. In addition to athletic success, the recipient must demonstrate strong character and serve as a positive example both on the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations, Ashlee, on this well-deserved honor!
The Cy Holgate Award is presented to an outstanding 8th grade student-athlete who participated in three school-sponsored athletic activities during their 8th grade year. This award recognizes a student who made meaningful contributions to their teams through participation, effort, performance, and sportsmanship. In addition to athletic success, the recipient must demonstrate strong character and serve as a positive example both on the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations, Ashlee, on this well-deserved honor!

Kyson Fayant has become the state record holder in the 300m hurdles with a record breaking time of 37.81! Congratulations Kyson!

It's a big week for Golden Eagle Athletics! Boys tennis plays their state tournament on May 21 and 22 in RC. AC golf will defend their ESD championship on May 26 at Mocassin Creek CC. Spring sports are wrapping up, get out to support your Golden Eagles!

