🎨 Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 💛
You’re invited to Save the Date for an art show at the Heritage Commons during Homecoming Friday!
This show celebrates students exploring art as a tool for wellness and features artwork created by 4th- and 5th-grade students from across the Harrisburg School District.
Join us after the parade from 1–4 PM on Friday, September 25 to:
🎨 View student artwork
🌿 Cool off and relax
🖌️ Participate in art activities
💛 Learn more about how art can support our wellness
Your artist does NOT have to have artwork in the show to attend! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy, create, and explore the connection between art and wellness.
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨
You’re invited to Save the Date for an art show at the Heritage Commons during Homecoming Friday!
This show celebrates students exploring art as a tool for wellness and features artwork created by 4th- and 5th-grade students from across the Harrisburg School District.
Join us after the parade from 1–4 PM on Friday, September 25 to:
🎨 View student artwork
🌿 Cool off and relax
🖌️ Participate in art activities
💛 Learn more about how art can support our wellness
Your artist does NOT have to have artwork in the show to attend! Everyone is welcome to come enjoy, create, and explore the connection between art and wellness.
📍 Heritage Commons
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 1–4 PM
We hope to see you there! Make Art. Feel Better. Repeat. 🎨✨

Welcome Back, Horizon! 🐾
The halls are ready, our staff is excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our learners back for another incredible year!
Here’s a video giving a LITTLE PEEK at the fun and energy from our staff orientation night. We’re ready to make this one wild and precious year! ✨
🏫 First Day is Wednesday, August 19--8:10am!
Welcome back, Horizon learners—we are ready when you are!! 🚌

Last Chance! Sign up today for early registration pricing and to guarantee your t-shirt. https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237

Sign-up for a Make & Take Tiger Wear Art Camp during Tiger Bowl! Open to all K-5 students!!
Sign-up Link: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10588

Cheer with the Tiger Cheerleaders at the Tiger Bowl! Register here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237

Show your Tiger Pride with a personalized yard sign! Order Here: https://harrisburghs.secureprintorder.com/docLib/

📚 New to the Harrisburg School District? Don’t wait until the first day of school! Register your child now for the upcoming school year and help ensure a smooth start.
🐯 We can’t wait to welcome you to the Tiger family!
https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/page/register-a-new-student
🐯 We can’t wait to welcome you to the Tiger family!
https://www.harrisburgdistrict41-2.org/page/register-a-new-student

🌎 EL Parent Welcome Back to School Event, Wednesday, August 5th, 12 - 6 PM
Complete beginning-of-school paperwork:
✅ Update Registration
✅ Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
🚌 Sign up for Bus Transportation
-🏫 Sign up for your child’s elementary or middle school Open House on August 13th
📓 Free School Supplies and Snacks!
⚠️ *ELD Staff will be available to answer all your questions *
⚠️Interpreters and transportation to and from the event are available!
📧 Email: Cari.Olson@k12.sd.us to request an interpreter or transportation
Complete beginning-of-school paperwork:
✅ Update Registration
✅ Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
🚌 Sign up for Bus Transportation
-🏫 Sign up for your child’s elementary or middle school Open House on August 13th
📓 Free School Supplies and Snacks!
⚠️ *ELD Staff will be available to answer all your questions *
⚠️Interpreters and transportation to and from the event are available!
📧 Email: Cari.Olson@k12.sd.us to request an interpreter or transportation

There's still time to register for the last two art camps offered at Explorer Elementary this summer! https://hsd.facilitywerks.com/offerings.html?selected=188373&program_id=5015&category_id=17641
July 27-30
MINDFUL ME ART ADVENTURE
Discover the joy of art and self-expression! Kids will create projects with a variety of drawing and collage materials about their lives, dreams, and families while practicing calming, mindful art techniques that help them feel focused and relaxed. This camp is a wonderful way to transition from summer to the school year, giving students tools to start the year feeling centered and confident.
BIG BOLD FLOWER PAINTING
In this colorful art lesson, upper elementary students will create cheerful flower paintings using bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and textured details. They will explore blending, layering, and playful techniques to make vibrant flowers that showcase creativity and personal style.
July 27-30
MINDFUL ME ART ADVENTURE
Discover the joy of art and self-expression! Kids will create projects with a variety of drawing and collage materials about their lives, dreams, and families while practicing calming, mindful art techniques that help them feel focused and relaxed. This camp is a wonderful way to transition from summer to the school year, giving students tools to start the year feeling centered and confident.
BIG BOLD FLOWER PAINTING
In this colorful art lesson, upper elementary students will create cheerful flower paintings using bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and textured details. They will explore blending, layering, and playful techniques to make vibrant flowers that showcase creativity and personal style.

📣 Join the HHS cheerleaders for our Tiger Bowl Youth Cheer Camp on Saturday, August 29!
🐯 Register Here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237
🐯 Register Here: https://www.wearetigernation.org/shop/index.php?p=10237

"One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation, forevermore!" ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
Happy Independence Day, Tigers! 🐾 🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, Tigers! 🐾 🇺🇸

Time is running out to register for HSD Summer Arts Camps! Middle & High School students can register for Printmaking Summer Studio and Disco Ball Sculpture, while Upper Elementary students can register for Celebrate Your Spark Painting Class, Big Bold Flower Painting, Mindful Me Art Adventure, and Mosaic Magic. Register Here: https://bit.ly/4cHluh8

HSD elementary teachers are dedicating time this summer to reviewing and adopting new math curriculum resources, collaborating to ensure students have engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Their work now is helping build a strong foundation for student success in the upcoming school year and beyond. 🐾
HSD elementary teachers are dedicating time this summer to reviewing and adopting new math curriculum resources, collaborating to ensure students have engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Their work now is helping build a strong foundation for student success in the upcoming school year and beyond. 🐾
Let us remember, honor, and thank those who fought and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Sydney was a Good News Phone Call for being such a hard worker in math and reading. She has been such a shining example of focus and dedication to her work....and being a good person to her classmates.

Congratulations to Remi W for being such a kind and hardworking young lady! She is always doing her best and being a good friend. Way to go Remi! Deserving of a Good News Phone Call....and she really wanted one jumping--how can I say no?

WAY TO GO, ROWAN! He has been so kind and committed in the classroom. We had to take a moment to brag!

Congratulations to JJ, who deserved a GOOD NEWS PHONE CALL!! He is always excited and willing to learn and be a good classmate! Way to go!

A reminder: the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, will be a two-hour early release.

