Langford Area School District 45-5

Monday, September 8: Football at Webster - JH at 4pm, JV at 5pm. 6th and 7th grade Parent information meeting for the 2027 Washington D.C.trip at 6:30pm in Mr. Peterson’s room.

Tuesday, September 9: Volleyball vs. Aberdeen Christian JH at 5pm(one game) JV at 6:30pm followed by Varsity.

Wednesday. September 10: Claremont - Youth Group -supper at 6:30pm. Evangelical - Confirmation/Parent meeting at 7pm, RoseHill - Rosebuds - supper at 6pm, lesson at 6:30pm.

Thursday, September 11: Volleyball vs. Florence-Henery JH at 4:15pm (two games, JV at 6:30pm,followed by Varsity.Jr High Volleyball Memory Mate pictures will be taken right after school.

Friday. September 12: Football at Groton vs. Milbank - Senior Night.

Saturday. September 13: Varsity Volleyball at Wolsey Tournament, starts at 10am. JH Matchbox Tournament - both teams play at 1:30pm.

📢 Attention 6-7th Grade Parents



Join us at Langford Area Jr. HS on Monday, Sept. 8th at 6:30 pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip! 🇺🇸

Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/28128662450?rsvp_id=28128662450
We look forward to seeing you there!

The City will be chip sealing the roads this week. They plan to begin around the school first and have asked that no staff, students, or buses park on the street until the pink rock has been applied.
As of now, the project is scheduled to start Wednesday morning around 8:30 a.m., after everyone is in the building. We will update you if there are any changes.
Please help spread the word.

📸 REMINDER: Picture Day is Tomorrow! 🦁
Get those smiles ready—Friday, August 22nd is Picture Day for our Lions!

If you have a Lion Cub in Pre-K or Kindergarten, you’re welcome to bring them in starting at 8:00 AM for their photos.
Can’t make it? No worries—a second Picture Day will be announced soon!

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Here is a copy of the Tech Form that must be signed and turned in for our middle and high school students tonight. If your student is coming without a parent, please be sure this form is completed and sent with them. Students will not be able to check out their device until the form is turned in.

We will also have Free & Reduced Meal Packets available to pick up, along with Picture Packets.

School Pictures are the first Friday of the school year, August 22. You can order online or we will have packets available for you at open house on Monday, August 18. https://tailfeatherphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=309384

🦁 🐾 Langford Area Fall Sports Store is open! ⏳ Store closes on Monday, August 18, 2025. 📲 Shop now: https://stores.inksoft.com/langford_area_lions_fall/shop/home

Hello Lion Family,

The 2025-26 school year is just around the corner and the Lion elementary teachers are excited for a fantastic year. We cannot wait for the first day of school on August 20! We have been busy preparing for the upcoming school year.

We are looking forward to meeting you at the Open House on Monday, August 18th. Please look at the Open House schedule and the supply list for each grade.

Reminders:

· Kindergarteners will only go to school Monday – Thursday.

· Second graders need to bring a picture of themselves doing something fun from this summer for the first day of school.

· This message is in lieu of the individual student letter for grades K-5.


We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to the new school year.

The Lion team,

Mrs. Carson, Ms. Larson, Mr. Alberts, Mrs. Fagerland, Mrs. Erickson, and Mrs. Nickeson

Reminder: The FINAL TEST PLOT day of the summer will take place August 5th at 11am at the test field. This will be students last opportunity to gain some knowledge and start off the school year right.

Fall sports information for Langford Area School Volleyball for grades 8 - 12 will start on Thursday, August 14th with practice running from 3:00pm until 6:30pm. 9am-Noon on the 15th & 16th. On Monday and Tuesday, August 18th & 19th practice will run from 3:30 until 5:30. A volleyball Parents meeting for grades 8 - 12 will be held on Monday, August 18th starting at 5:30 in the gym. The first HS volleyball match is Tuesday, August 26th at Waverly/South Shore. Practice for girls in grades 6th & 7th grades will start on Thursday, August 21st at 3:30. Football will be entering the 2nd year of our coop with Groton with practice for grades 9 - 12 starting on Thursday, August 7th in Groton. Practice runs from 8:00 until 11:00 with the football bus leaving Langford at 7:00 a.m. The first football game of the season will be a JV game vs. Sisseton in Langford on Friday, August 22nd starting at 7:00 p.m. with the first varsity game the following Friday, August 29th in Mobridge at 7:00 p.m. Middle School football for 7th & 8th grade students will start with the beginning of school with the football bus for Groton leaving right after school. Additional information will be made available as we get closer to the start of school. Parents and students in grades 6 - 12 are reminded that they need a physical on file with the Langford School and must have a SWAY Concussion Test administered by our Athletic Trainer before they can participate in any athletic activities including practices. If you have questions concerning what your student needs feel free to contact me at the school. Brett Gibbs

🗓 Monday, August 18, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Langford Area School

📖 Elementary Students – Meet your teachers, drop off supplies, explore classrooms, and get excited for a great year ah
ead!
🎓 MS/HS Students – Pick up your schedules, meet your class advisors, get your locker assignments, and sign your tech form to check out your device.

📝 Parents – Don’t forget to register your students!
This ensures we have the most up-to-date contact information to keep you informed throughout the school year 😊

👉 Use the links below to complete the online registration before the first day!

We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🦁🤍

#BackToSchool #LangfordArea #WelcomeBackLions

2025-2026 Elementary Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IUQz8Yr5LgEl3Q5CV7H8eljQeggVy3eTykgnbT5giww/edit

2025-2026 Middle School/High School Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-yOUwrFkIM1pj9QOAnniO2hia-I_xG99aAeOgqJc65U/edit

📚🎒 Back to School Open House 🎉
Help us kick off the 2025–2026 school year right!

🗓 Monday, August 18, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Langford Area School

📖 Elementary Students – Meet your teachers, drop off supplies, explore classrooms, and get excited for a great year ah
ead!
🎓 MS/HS Students – Pick up your schedules, meet your class advisors, get your locker assignments, and sign your tech form to check out your device.

📝 Parents – Don’t forget to register your students!
This ensures we have the most up-to-date contact information to keep you informed throughout the school year 😊

👉 Use the links below to complete the online registration before the first day!

We can’t wait to welcome you back! 🦁🤍

#BackToSchool #LangfordArea #WelcomeBackLions

2025-2026 Elementary Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IUQz8Yr5LgEl3Q5CV7H8eljQeggVy3eTykgnbT5giww/edit

2025-2026 Middle School/High School Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-yOUwrFkIM1pj9QOAnniO2hia-I_xG99aAeOgqJc65U/edit

📚✏️ 2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Ready! 🖍️📓 It’s that time of year again — time to get stocked up and ready for another great year at Langford Area! Our supply lists for ALL grade levels are now available. ✅ Paper Copies are available in the front office ✨ NEW! One-Click Order for Elementary Families (K–5) Make shopping easy this year! 🛒✨ Order your child’s complete supply kit with just one click: https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/57913-langford-elementary If you have any questions, feel free to call or stop by the school office. We can’t wait to see our students back in the halls for another amazing year! 🦁📚✏️ #LionPride #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #ReadyFor25_26

Reminder: Ag students, Test plot is WEDNESDAY, July 16, 11am south of Langford (big blue sign).

Ag Students: Test Plot Day is TOMORROW, Mon. June 16 at 11AM (2 mi south of Langford past 125th, look for white flags). Wear old shoes—it may be muddy. Questions? Contact Miss Sachs. Next dates: July 16 & Aug 5.

📣 Attention Parents of Incoming Preschool & Kindergarten Students! 📣 If you plan to send your child to Preschool or Kindergarten for the 2025–2026 school year, please be sure to complete the registration form as soon as possible. 📝 Why it matters: Registering by July 1st ensures our teachers can plan properly and order the right amount of classroom supplies. This helps us provide the best possible start for your child! 📆 Deadline: July 1, 2025 📍 Registration forms are available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IUQz8Yr5LgEl3Q5CV7H8eljQeggVy3eTykgnbT5giww/edit If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office. Thank you for helping us prepare for a great school year! 💙✏️📚

The Wellness Center Gym will be closed for maintenance from June 5–22. Thank you for your understanding!

Order Langford State Track apparel here! Due Tuesday, May 27 at NOON - No late orders accepted! https://stores.inksoft.com/langford_area_state_track/shop Langford SD

The Webster track meet for tomorrow has been canceled.