Gregory School District 26-4
Go learn. Go live. Go succeed. Go Gorillas!
Gregory High School Activities Awards Night Banquet
Reminder!
Preschool registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open.
Please have registration forms turned in to the school office by Friday, May 8th.
Preschool registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open.
Please have registration forms turned in to the school office by Friday, May 8th.
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
Problems. We all have them. Some are big. Some are small. But for whatever reason, we always think OUR problems are bigger than anyone else's. It's easy to fall into the mindset of worrying about our problems. The more we think about them, the worse they seem. . . .at least to us.
I look at a lot of quotes, specifically because I am always looking for good quotes and ideas for Gorilla Gatherings. So it takes a pretty profound thought to really knock my socks off. I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and I saw one that really made me stop. It said,
"If the whole world wrote down their problems and put them in a hat, would you risk taking a random problem from the hat, or would you just stick with your own?"
Woofta. If I'm being honest, there is NO WAY I take a chance at drawing someone else's problem. It could be starvation, war, loss of a loved one, health problems, or WORSE! This is not meant to diminish the problems you may be facing. Some of them may be very serious. But it does force you to consider whether the thing you are worrying about is really a big deal or not.
Most of the time, the things we worry about are not nearly as important as we think they are. Most of the time, we can't even remember what it was that was worrying us even a week ago. Think about it. What was it that you were so worried about last week? Last month? Last year? Chances are, if you can even remember what it was, it has passed and is no longer a big deal. There are SOME problems that we never get over, but even those problems can help us grow and change.
This week, take a moment to put your problems in perspective. Are they really that big of a deal? If not, smile and move on. If they are a big deal, reach out to friends and loved ones and be willing to take help and support!
Challenge for the week: Keep things in perspective. Our problems are not that serious.
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a great week! It looks like warmer weather is on the way!
Problems. We all have them. Some are big. Some are small. But for whatever reason, we always think OUR problems are bigger than anyone else's. It's easy to fall into the mindset of worrying about our problems. The more we think about them, the worse they seem. . . .at least to us.
I look at a lot of quotes, specifically because I am always looking for good quotes and ideas for Gorilla Gatherings. So it takes a pretty profound thought to really knock my socks off. I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and I saw one that really made me stop. It said,
"If the whole world wrote down their problems and put them in a hat, would you risk taking a random problem from the hat, or would you just stick with your own?"
Woofta. If I'm being honest, there is NO WAY I take a chance at drawing someone else's problem. It could be starvation, war, loss of a loved one, health problems, or WORSE! This is not meant to diminish the problems you may be facing. Some of them may be very serious. But it does force you to consider whether the thing you are worrying about is really a big deal or not.
Most of the time, the things we worry about are not nearly as important as we think they are. Most of the time, we can't even remember what it was that was worrying us even a week ago. Think about it. What was it that you were so worried about last week? Last month? Last year? Chances are, if you can even remember what it was, it has passed and is no longer a big deal. There are SOME problems that we never get over, but even those problems can help us grow and change.
This week, take a moment to put your problems in perspective. Are they really that big of a deal? If not, smile and move on. If they are a big deal, reach out to friends and loved ones and be willing to take help and support!
Challenge for the week: Keep things in perspective. Our problems are not that serious.
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a great week! It looks like warmer weather is on the way!
Our students participated in Brain Brawl with our neighboring schools. They all did amazing!
3rd grade 3rd place
4th grade 1st place
5th grade 3rd place
6th grade 1st place
7th grade 2nd place
8th grade 1st place
3rd grade 3rd place
4th grade 1st place
5th grade 3rd place
6th grade 1st place
7th grade 2nd place
8th grade 1st place
8th Grade Parents
This information for 8th graduation is being sent home with students today.
This information for 8th graduation is being sent home with students today.
2026 Gregory High School
Spring Concert
https://www.youtube.com/live/p9Pf_fFJ_6M?si=PmOdbEqXIw49fL2J
DSU Cyber Camp Opportunities
Last night we honored all junior and senior NHS members. New members received their pin and certificate; seniors received their tassel and certificate. Senior officers Dani Timanus, president; Madi Graber, vice president; and Aubree Miller, secretary handed over the reins to new officers Claire Engel, president; Regan Graesser, vice president; and Adelyn Veskrna, secretary. Congratulations to all for your hard work and dedication to academics!
Gregory Youth Football Camp sign up sheets will be going home with students
8th Grade Graduation
Kindergarten Graduation
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
I drove a group of students for their field trip today, so we didn't have a Gorilla Gathering at school, but I thought I would share one with all of you!
Have you ever had one of those days? You know the kind I'm talking about. The days where nothing seems to go right? I had one of those days last Wednesday. Allow me to elaborate. It actually started on the evening before Wednesday.
First, the AC in my wife's car had gone out. I was not about to drive a black suburban 3 hours on a 90⁰ day. We had tickets to a really good comedian for Wednesday night in Sioux Falls. So we decided to take my red pickup. I changed the oil in my pickup and then checked the air filter. It looked like a whole family of mice had moved in! By now, the stores were closed and I couldn't get another one, so we went to plan C. My folks said we could use my dad's pickup. It gets good gas mileage and has never had any kind of issue.
The next day, I woke up late, which is a big no-no if you're a bus driver. I finally got out the door ten minutes later than I should have. Then the bus route didn't go well. It seemed like at each stop, I had to wait longer than normal. Kids were extra feisty that day as well. When I finally got to school, it was anything but a normal day. There was one problem after another.
All this, I decided, didn't matter because I was going to go see the comedian that night in Sioux Falls. The next day, I had requested a personal day so there would be no rush coming home. I had looked forward to this for a long time and I was not going to let a bad day ruin my experience!
So when school got out and we loaded up to head east, I thought my day was looking up.
I. Was. Wrong.
We were making good time. Even though we were fighting the 45 mph wind and traffic. It looked like we would even have time to get something to eat before-hand. We ordered a pizza from the place attached to our hotel, to be picked up at 6:05. The show was at 7:00, so this should give us plenty of time.
That's when the pickup died.
Dead on the interstate going 80 mph. I pulled over and tried the engine. Nothing. We sat there for a couple minutes problem-solving. We ran through possible solutions. I tried it again. Success! We were off again!. . . . . .for about 15 minutes.
The pickup proceeded to die 4 or 5 more times. We finally got there by slowing down to 60mph. We pulled in the parking lot at 6:10. I went to get our pizza while my wife went to change. I waited. And waited. And waited. At 6:30, Jenny came down and waited while I got ready. She didn't come to the room with the pizza until 6:50. And the pizza was cold. We should have left for the show at least 15 minutes earlier.
In the end, it didn't matter. The stress, the worrying, the planning, the panic. None of it made any difference. The show started late, so we didn't miss anything. It was an awesome show! We laughed a lot! But the bad day before stopped mattering.
I had someone tell me one time, "Don't let a bad five minutes ruin a perfectly good day!"
So much of the time, we let bad circumstances ruin our attitude. It makes us crabby, gives us a short fuse, and ruins otherwise nice experiences.
The next time you're having "one of those days" take a minute to look around. Take stock of your blessings. Be thankful for the people around you. Be thankful for the chance to show some grace in a bad situation.
At the very least, you'll have a very funny story to share with your friends on the internet!🤣
Challenge for the week: when you're having a bad day, take a step back and look for great things! You'll find them if you look!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla! (Even "those days")
Have a great week!
I drove a group of students for their field trip today, so we didn't have a Gorilla Gathering at school, but I thought I would share one with all of you!
Have you ever had one of those days? You know the kind I'm talking about. The days where nothing seems to go right? I had one of those days last Wednesday. Allow me to elaborate. It actually started on the evening before Wednesday.
First, the AC in my wife's car had gone out. I was not about to drive a black suburban 3 hours on a 90⁰ day. We had tickets to a really good comedian for Wednesday night in Sioux Falls. So we decided to take my red pickup. I changed the oil in my pickup and then checked the air filter. It looked like a whole family of mice had moved in! By now, the stores were closed and I couldn't get another one, so we went to plan C. My folks said we could use my dad's pickup. It gets good gas mileage and has never had any kind of issue.
The next day, I woke up late, which is a big no-no if you're a bus driver. I finally got out the door ten minutes later than I should have. Then the bus route didn't go well. It seemed like at each stop, I had to wait longer than normal. Kids were extra feisty that day as well. When I finally got to school, it was anything but a normal day. There was one problem after another.
All this, I decided, didn't matter because I was going to go see the comedian that night in Sioux Falls. The next day, I had requested a personal day so there would be no rush coming home. I had looked forward to this for a long time and I was not going to let a bad day ruin my experience!
So when school got out and we loaded up to head east, I thought my day was looking up.
I. Was. Wrong.
We were making good time. Even though we were fighting the 45 mph wind and traffic. It looked like we would even have time to get something to eat before-hand. We ordered a pizza from the place attached to our hotel, to be picked up at 6:05. The show was at 7:00, so this should give us plenty of time.
That's when the pickup died.
Dead on the interstate going 80 mph. I pulled over and tried the engine. Nothing. We sat there for a couple minutes problem-solving. We ran through possible solutions. I tried it again. Success! We were off again!. . . . . .for about 15 minutes.
The pickup proceeded to die 4 or 5 more times. We finally got there by slowing down to 60mph. We pulled in the parking lot at 6:10. I went to get our pizza while my wife went to change. I waited. And waited. And waited. At 6:30, Jenny came down and waited while I got ready. She didn't come to the room with the pizza until 6:50. And the pizza was cold. We should have left for the show at least 15 minutes earlier.
In the end, it didn't matter. The stress, the worrying, the planning, the panic. None of it made any difference. The show started late, so we didn't miss anything. It was an awesome show! We laughed a lot! But the bad day before stopped mattering.
I had someone tell me one time, "Don't let a bad five minutes ruin a perfectly good day!"
So much of the time, we let bad circumstances ruin our attitude. It makes us crabby, gives us a short fuse, and ruins otherwise nice experiences.
The next time you're having "one of those days" take a minute to look around. Take stock of your blessings. Be thankful for the people around you. Be thankful for the chance to show some grace in a bad situation.
At the very least, you'll have a very funny story to share with your friends on the internet!🤣
Challenge for the week: when you're having a bad day, take a step back and look for great things! You'll find them if you look!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla! (Even "those days")
Have a great week!
Stay up to date on the road closures around the school by joining the city alerts.
MS Spring Music Concert
https://www.youtube.com/live/Svg_XGU43VE?si=CMdFnZRpjlUPrfAI
HS Track photos are available for purchase. Ordering link will close on Friday at 11:59pm
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a-me.io/JNJF38
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
I saw a video this weekend of a marathon runner. He was winning the race by a LONG way. He came around the final corner and was in the lead by at least 100 yards. As he got closer to the finish line, he slowed down. He raised his hands in triumph. He clapped and smiled. He even took the time to give a few high-fives.
Far off in the distance you see another man come around the last corner. But this man is in a full-out sprint! He is running for all he is worth! At the very last second, the second man overtakes the first and wins the race!
You see the same thing in the NFL EVERY year. Someone breaks a run and walks into the end zone, only to get caught by a defender or drop the ball too early because they started celebrating too soon.
There's an old expression that says, "The temptation to quit will be the greatest just before you are about to succeed."
With only 4 weeks of school left, there is always the temptation to let some of our responsibilities slide. This is true for teachers AND students. I imagine it's true for everyone when it comes to summer or projects or some other finish point.
It's easy to let grades slip the last few weeks. It's easy to not finish a project very well, even if you've been working very hard on it for a while. We all just want to settle for, "That's good enough!" We just want to get to the next thing.
I urged our students and faculty, and I urge all of you reading this: Stay the course! Finish the school year strong! Don't fall into the temptation to just "slide by." Your future self will thank you for a job well-done! Stay on top of your grades, responsibilities, sports, music, and tasks, all the way through to the end!
Challenge for the week: Stay the course! Finish strong!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the warm weather!
I saw a video this weekend of a marathon runner. He was winning the race by a LONG way. He came around the final corner and was in the lead by at least 100 yards. As he got closer to the finish line, he slowed down. He raised his hands in triumph. He clapped and smiled. He even took the time to give a few high-fives.
Far off in the distance you see another man come around the last corner. But this man is in a full-out sprint! He is running for all he is worth! At the very last second, the second man overtakes the first and wins the race!
You see the same thing in the NFL EVERY year. Someone breaks a run and walks into the end zone, only to get caught by a defender or drop the ball too early because they started celebrating too soon.
There's an old expression that says, "The temptation to quit will be the greatest just before you are about to succeed."
With only 4 weeks of school left, there is always the temptation to let some of our responsibilities slide. This is true for teachers AND students. I imagine it's true for everyone when it comes to summer or projects or some other finish point.
It's easy to let grades slip the last few weeks. It's easy to not finish a project very well, even if you've been working very hard on it for a while. We all just want to settle for, "That's good enough!" We just want to get to the next thing.
I urged our students and faculty, and I urge all of you reading this: Stay the course! Finish the school year strong! Don't fall into the temptation to just "slide by." Your future self will thank you for a job well-done! Stay on top of your grades, responsibilities, sports, music, and tasks, all the way through to the end!
Challenge for the week: Stay the course! Finish strong!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the warm weather!
Dakota State University is excited to once again offer Cyber Camps for middle and high school students this summer.
These summer camps introduce students to cybersecurity, programming, and digital safety through hands-on, engaging activities led by DSU faculty and students. No prior experience is required, only curiosity and interest in technology.
Camp options are available for both middle and high school students. Dates and details are below and can be found at our DSU Cyber Camps web page.
Camp Details:
High School Cyber Camp | June 7-11 | Cost: $250
Middle School Girls Cyber Camp | June 15-18 | Cost: $250
Middle School Boys Cyber Camp | June 21-24 | Cost: $250
Thank you for supporting opportunities that help students explore their future in technology.
These summer camps introduce students to cybersecurity, programming, and digital safety through hands-on, engaging activities led by DSU faculty and students. No prior experience is required, only curiosity and interest in technology.
Camp options are available for both middle and high school students. Dates and details are below and can be found at our DSU Cyber Camps web page.
Camp Details:
High School Cyber Camp | June 7-11 | Cost: $250
Middle School Girls Cyber Camp | June 15-18 | Cost: $250
Middle School Boys Cyber Camp | June 21-24 | Cost: $250
Thank you for supporting opportunities that help students explore their future in technology.
JH Track pictures- please make all orders by Monday 4/20/2026 at 11:59PM
http://a-me.io/SPXCGK7
Reviews are in that the High School play is a must see!
Friday night is SOLD OUT but we do still have seats available for Saturday's matinee at 1:30pm.
$6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets are available in the high school office today until sold out.
Friday night is SOLD OUT but we do still have seats available for Saturday's matinee at 1:30pm.
$6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets are available in the high school office today until sold out.
Announcement for Freshman Parents!
