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Because of the holiday weekend, orders are due tomorrow, Friday, May 22. Don’t miss your chance to support the Lions at State Track! 🦁🐾🎉🖤
📢 State Testing Results Coming Home 📢
Hello families!
Your child’s state testing results are being sent home(Grades 3-8). Please take some time to review them together and talk about their progress. 📄✏️
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the results, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Hello families!
Your child’s state testing results are being sent home(Grades 3-8). Please take some time to review them together and talk about their progress. 📄✏️
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the results, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support! 💙
Today we celebrated Bradyn for Educators Rising Signing Day! 🎉📚
Bradyn has committed to continuing his education at South Dakota State University where he will pursue a degree in Agricultural Education. 🌾🐄
We are proud of his dedication, leadership, and passion for agriculture and education. We can’t wait to see the positive impact he will make in the classroom and in the agricultural community.
Congratulations, Bradyn! Your future is bright, and we are excited to watch you grow into the next generation of agricultural educators. 💙💛
#EducatorsRising #SigningDay #FutureTeacher #AgriculturalEducation #SDSU
Bradyn has committed to continuing his education at South Dakota State University where he will pursue a degree in Agricultural Education. 🌾🐄
We are proud of his dedication, leadership, and passion for agriculture and education. We can’t wait to see the positive impact he will make in the classroom and in the agricultural community.
Congratulations, Bradyn! Your future is bright, and we are excited to watch you grow into the next generation of agricultural educators. 💙💛
#EducatorsRising #SigningDay #FutureTeacher #AgriculturalEducation #SDSU
The second graders had their annual dinner theater on Thursday, May 7th. They did a great job!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade celebrated their senior interns by throwing them a graduation party, followed by games outside. Thank you for being such great role models, Paytyn and Kassen! 🎓🎉
People coming to the FFA banquet, please use the Wellness Center entrance. 2nd Grade is doing their Readership's Theater from 5:15 to 7 PM and we would like minimize distractions for the 2nd graders.
Due to snow days this winter, the last day of school has been updated to Tuesday, May 19th. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM that day.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we wrap up another great school year! 🎓📚❄️
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we wrap up another great school year! 🎓📚❄️
Calendar Update:
Friday, May 8, 2026, students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please plan accordingly.
The FFA Banquet has been rescheduled for this Thursday, May 7, at 7pm at the school. Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding as we navigate this week.
Just a reminder, Mrs. Lynde and Mrs. K will be at school today from 11-2 for students, families, and community to gather, have a space to talk, and spend time together, as a Lion family.
The FFA Banquet scheduled for Sunday evening and the music contest on Monday have been postponed. We will send notifications when and if they have been rescheduled.
Good afternoon Lion family,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our student, Blake Hoines, died by suicide last night. The school will be open tomorrow, May 3, from 11-2 for students, families, and community to have a place to talk and be together.
There will be an all-staff meeting tomorrow at the school at 2:30.
Monday, there will be additional counselors and staff at school to talk with students about Blake's passing. We do plan to be in classrooms to discuss and process things with students as well.
Please reach out to Mr. Storley or Mrs. Kwasniewski with questions or concerns.
📣 Langford Area Summer Strength & Conditioning is back!
Athletes entering grades 6–12 are encouraged to join this summer’s program to build strength, improve conditioning, and stay active.
Be sure to sign up soon—forms and payment are due by May 19, 2026! 💪🦁
We’re excited to see our athletes putting in the work this summer!
Athletes entering grades 6–12 are encouraged to join this summer’s program to build strength, improve conditioning, and stay active.
Be sure to sign up soon—forms and payment are due by May 19, 2026! 💪🦁
We’re excited to see our athletes putting in the work this summer!
📢 Lunch Account Reminder 🍎
Just a friendly reminder to all families to please check your student’s lunch account balance. If your account has an outstanding balance, we kindly ask that you take care of it as soon as possible.
For your convenience, payments can be made:
✔️ Online through the school lunch system
✔️ Or by sending cash/check with your student
Keeping accounts up to date helps ensure a smooth lunch service for everyone—thank you for your attention to this!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the office.
Just a friendly reminder to all families to please check your student’s lunch account balance. If your account has an outstanding balance, we kindly ask that you take care of it as soon as possible.
For your convenience, payments can be made:
✔️ Online through the school lunch system
✔️ Or by sending cash/check with your student
Keeping accounts up to date helps ensure a smooth lunch service for everyone—thank you for your attention to this!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the office.
🌟🦁 Langford Alumni Spotlight: Susan Karels 🦁🌟
This week, we are proud to highlight an outstanding Langford alum who has dedicated her life to music and education! 🎶
🎓 Susan Karels – Class of 1987
📍 Where is she now?
34th year teaching band at Milbank Middle School/High School 🎶
Earned a Bachelor’s of Music Education (instrumental/vocal) from Northern State University (1992), with a Business Education minor
Completed a Master’s Degree from American Band College in 2000
Family:
Husband, Jason, teaches CTE at Milbank High School
Son, William, is a senior at South Dakota State University and will begin his Mechanical Engineering career
Daughter, Hope, is studying Entrepreneurship through Lake Area Technical College and owns HK Cupcakes and Bakery in Big Stone City, SD 🧁
💬 Favorite Langford Memory:
“Band and choir—having the opportunity to accompany at contests, concerts, and musicals/plays.”
🏫 Activities & Involvement:
Basketball, Band, Choir, Student Council, FHA, Pep Club
💡 Advice for Current Students:
“Be involved in many activities and work hard!”
🎓 How did Langford prepare her for life?
“I decided at a young age I wanted to be a teacher. Many opportunities were available throughout high school that gave me the chance to teach, such as accompanying soloists.”
#LangfordLions #AlumniSpotlight #LionPride
This week, we are proud to highlight an outstanding Langford alum who has dedicated her life to music and education! 🎶
🎓 Susan Karels – Class of 1987
📍 Where is she now?
34th year teaching band at Milbank Middle School/High School 🎶
Earned a Bachelor’s of Music Education (instrumental/vocal) from Northern State University (1992), with a Business Education minor
Completed a Master’s Degree from American Band College in 2000
Family:
Husband, Jason, teaches CTE at Milbank High School
Son, William, is a senior at South Dakota State University and will begin his Mechanical Engineering career
Daughter, Hope, is studying Entrepreneurship through Lake Area Technical College and owns HK Cupcakes and Bakery in Big Stone City, SD 🧁
💬 Favorite Langford Memory:
“Band and choir—having the opportunity to accompany at contests, concerts, and musicals/plays.”
🏫 Activities & Involvement:
Basketball, Band, Choir, Student Council, FHA, Pep Club
💡 Advice for Current Students:
“Be involved in many activities and work hard!”
🎓 How did Langford prepare her for life?
“I decided at a young age I wanted to be a teacher. Many opportunities were available throughout high school that gave me the chance to teach, such as accompanying soloists.”
#LangfordLions #AlumniSpotlight #LionPride
Sports physicals will be held next Friday, April 17th. All students currently in grades 5–11 who plan to participate in extracurricular activities during the next school year are required to have a physical on file.
To make this process easier, we are offering the option to have physicals completed at school. Sanford Health will be on-site to provide exams.
Physical packets are available in the school office and can also be accessed here. Please return the completed packet along with the $35 fee to the school office by Thursday, April 16th.
To make this process easier, we are offering the option to have physicals completed at school. Sanford Health will be on-site to provide exams.
Physical packets are available in the school office and can also be accessed here. Please return the completed packet along with the $35 fee to the school office by Thursday, April 16th.
There is no play practice today! Practice is still scheduled for Monday at 3 PM. Please bring snacks because it is a double! please be working on your lines.
💙 Hope Week Recap 💙
Last week, our school celebrated Hope Week, and it was an incredible reminder of the power of kindness, connection, and looking out for one another.
Each day brought a new focus and meaningful activities. We started with Mindful Monday, encouraging everyone to slow down and be present. Self-Care Tuesday reminded us to take care of ourselves, while Hats Off to Mental Health Wednesday helped bring awareness in a fun and supportive way. On Be a Hero Thursday, students stepped up to support and uplift others, and we ended the week with Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes Friday, focusing on empathy and understanding.
Throughout the week, our Hope Squad members helped lead activities, spread positivity, and created a welcoming environment for all. We saw so many acts of kindness, encouraging words, and students supporting each other in meaningful ways. 💫
We are so proud of our students and staff for making this week so impactful. Let’s continue to carry this message of hope forward every day! 💙
#HopeSquad #HopeWeek #SpreadKindness #MentalHealthMatters
Last week, our school celebrated Hope Week, and it was an incredible reminder of the power of kindness, connection, and looking out for one another.
Each day brought a new focus and meaningful activities. We started with Mindful Monday, encouraging everyone to slow down and be present. Self-Care Tuesday reminded us to take care of ourselves, while Hats Off to Mental Health Wednesday helped bring awareness in a fun and supportive way. On Be a Hero Thursday, students stepped up to support and uplift others, and we ended the week with Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes Friday, focusing on empathy and understanding.
Throughout the week, our Hope Squad members helped lead activities, spread positivity, and created a welcoming environment for all. We saw so many acts of kindness, encouraging words, and students supporting each other in meaningful ways. 💫
We are so proud of our students and staff for making this week so impactful. Let’s continue to carry this message of hope forward every day! 💙
#HopeSquad #HopeWeek #SpreadKindness #MentalHealthMatters
🦁✨ Langford Alumni Spotlight ✨🦁
Bo Fries
Class of 2015
🦁 What are you currently doing (career, education, family life, etc.)?
I currently work for Dacotah Bank in Aberdeen, South Dakota, as an Ag Lender.
I have a wife, Ashley, and a little boy, Kannon, who will turn two in June.
🦁 What is one favorite memory from your time at Langford?
One of my favorite memories was playing in the State B basketball tournaments.
🦁 Were you involved in any activities, sports, or clubs?
I participated in basketball, football, and track. I was also involved in band, choir, and the school play.
🦁 What advice would you give to current Langford students?
Be involved and engaged—you get out what you put into it.
🦁 How did Langford prepare you for life after high school?
Langford taught me to hold myself accountable in all areas of life—school, work, and beyond.
Bo Fries
Class of 2015
🦁 What are you currently doing (career, education, family life, etc.)?
I currently work for Dacotah Bank in Aberdeen, South Dakota, as an Ag Lender.
I have a wife, Ashley, and a little boy, Kannon, who will turn two in June.
🦁 What is one favorite memory from your time at Langford?
One of my favorite memories was playing in the State B basketball tournaments.
🦁 Were you involved in any activities, sports, or clubs?
I participated in basketball, football, and track. I was also involved in band, choir, and the school play.
🦁 What advice would you give to current Langford students?
Be involved and engaged—you get out what you put into it.
🦁 How did Langford prepare you for life after high school?
Langford taught me to hold myself accountable in all areas of life—school, work, and beyond.
We had a great time celebrating Read across America!! Our theme this year was "Let Reading Take You on an Incredible Journey!" Our elementary students met every morning for a book talk, discussion questions on our shared read (Homeward Bound: An Incredible Journey), and played games focused on teamwork. 🥳
