Volleyball and Cross Country pictures are ready to order! a-me.io/X476N1
Ordering link is open through Thursday, August 27th

The Gregory County FFA will be hosting a chapter meeting on Wednesday August 26th.
New members meet at 6:30pm, All members 7:30pm at the Burke City Park.
Come learn about our organization, keep up with official chapter business, and have a good time!
If you have any questions please contact Mollie Andrews; 308-207-5386 or mollie.andrews@k12.sd.us

Music Booster Concession Stand Sign Up- parents of all music students in 5-12th grade are asked to sign up with their student/s to help run concession stands. Links to the signs ups: Football https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAA629A2FFC61-65225731-football Cheer & Dance Competition https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAA629A2FFC61-65271859-cheer Volleyball https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AAA629A2FFC61-65272113-volleyball Thank you for supporting our students!

Gorilla Gathering message for the week:

Welcome back! I am always excited to start a new school year! I can't wait to see all of the kids and coworkers again. Every first day of school holds tons of possibilities and potential and I'm excited to get started!

Every first and last Gorilla Gathering of the year, we talk about Legacy. I always ask specifically the seniors, "How do you want people to remember you?" Legacy is what you leave behind. It's the possessions or property passes down to another generation.

But it's also more than that isn't it? Isn't it also leaving behind the way we made people feel when we were around?

Dara Horn says, "Every person has a legacy. You may not know what your impact is, and it may not be something that you can write on your tombstone, but every person has an impact on this world."

Whether we want to, or not, every one of us will leave a legacy of one form or another. Yes, there may be money or property, or some prized possession. But there will also be the way we were able to make people feel. People will remember if we were always willing to help, or if we were a good listener, or if we made them feel special.

But they will also remember if we made them feel worthless, or if we were rude or mean, or if we never had time for them.

I would encourage all of us to be very intentional about trying to leave a positive legacy. One of kindness, generosity, and joy!

We are ALL going to leave a legacy! It might as well be a good one! One that makes people smile when they think about YOU!

Challenge for the week: Leave a legacy of kindness, generosity, and joy!

Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!

Have a great week and an awesome school year!

REMINDER
Freshman and Parents!

Reminder to check your lunch account balances for your students! Payments can be made online or in either office. If student balances are negative, they will not be able to charge seconds. Thank you!

For all 9th grade students and parents

Thank you Gregory Avera Hospital for the school supply donations for the upcoming school year! Your generosity is appreciated!

Elementary Open House Monday, August 17th from 1:00PM-4:00 Last name first letter A-H 1:00-2:00 PM Last name first letter J-R 2:00-3:00 PM Last name first letter S-Z 3:00-4:00 PM

Orientation for all incoming 6th graders and new secondary students.

Flag Football Sign Up

MS football meeting and equipment check out on Monday August 17th at 4:30PM at Mike Dacy Field. All interested players and at least one parent per athlete should attend.

High School and Middle School Open House. Monday, August 17th Seniors 1:00 PM Juniors 1:30 PM Sophomores 2:00 PM Freshman 2:30 PM 8th graders 3:00 PM 7th graders 3:30 PM 6th grade orientation 7pm During the designated times, class advisors will be in the hallway to greet students and assist with assigning lockers and handing out schedules. Any schedule changes for high school students, can be made during the open house with Mr. Determan, Mr. Stukel or Mrs. Anderson. If time does not permit, students will have an opportunity to change their schedules during the first few days of the school year.

Thank you for all your support in keeping local beef a part of our school lunch program!

The Fall parents and athletes meeting will be held Monday, August 10th at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium at 6pm.
This meeting is intended for the high school sports parents and athletes planning on participating in the Fall sports. Only those middle school athletes that will be participating in high school athletics would be asked to attend.

Gregory student George Timanus performed with the SD Senior Honor Choir on July 24th. In the spring, George auditioned to be part of the prestigious ensemble and was chosen as one of the top 34 basses in the state. The Senior Honor Choir is made up of approximately 130 of the best incoming junior and senior vocalists from across the state. George is 1 of only 7 students selected from a class ‘B’ school. The choir rehearsed on the campus of Black Hills State University from Sunday, July 19th through July 24th, culminating with a concert at the Performing Arts Center in Rapid City. George is the son of Tony and Karen Timanus.

Congrats George on a great concert!

The Gregory School District office will be closed this afternoon: 7-24-2026.

Donations requested: The Gregory School District is in need of local beef donations for our school lunch program for the upcoming school year. If you are willing to donate please contact Sara Anderson at the school office or George or Shelly Kenzy. Thank you in advance for your support!

The Gregory School District office will be closed on Friday, July 17, 2026.

Attention: There is some construction work being done behind the high school building. Please be careful as you use the back entrance to access the wellness center. Thank you!