Happy Hope Week! Let's continue to spread kindness, encouragement, and hope!
What gives you hope?
At Langford Area our HOPE Squad is all about building a culture of care, connection, and mental health awareness. HOPE Squad members are students who are trained to recognize when someone might be struggling emotionally and encourage them to reach out for support. They aren't counselors, but they are friends — here to listen, show empathy, and help connect peers with trusted adults and mental health resources.
Our mission is to reduce the stigma around mental health, remind students that it's okay to ask for help, and make sure no one ever feels alone. Everyone needs a little hope sometimes — whether it’s a person, a place, or a small reminder that better days are ahead. Let's keep the conversation going. Let's look out for each other. Let's bring HOPE into every day.
#MentalHealthAwareness
#HopeSquad
#LangfordAreaCares
#YouAreNotAlone
JH Track meet in Britton today has been canceled.
🌳 Growing Together in Langford! 🌳
Today was a tree-mendous day for our Langford area third graders! 🌱✨
With big smiles and helping hands, they planted a beautiful St. Croix Elm at the football field—a lasting symbol of growth, community, and care for our environment.
A huge thank you to the amazing ladies from the Marshall County Conservation District who stopped by to guide the planting and share their knowledge. As a special treat, each third grader received their very own tree to take home and plant. What a wonderful way to inspire the next generation of stewards of the land!
Great Job Third graders! Let's keep Langford green and growing! 💚🌍
#LangfordPride #TreePlantingDay #MarshallCountyConservation #FutureForesters
The school musical, POPSTARS, will be performed Thursday, April 24th and 25th at 7 PM at the school gym. Because of copyright issues we are unable to livestream the performances.
E is for Earth Day!
Yesterday, our 4th and 5th graders celebrated “E Day” in their end-of-the-year countdown with a special Earth Day activity. They spent the day outside cleaning up trash around the school grounds and the Park of the Pines—being real stewards of the earth and showing pride in their community. Way to go! Your care and effort is much appreciated!
The National Honor Society students had a great time presenting Samantha Skunk to the Pk-2 graders! Samantha Skunk is a prevention program that presents a positive message on health. Great job NHS students!
Langford Area Take Down Tobacco Day!
C is for Chalk!
Our 4th and 5th graders colored the block with creativity today as part of their Alphabet Countdown to Summer! For “C Day,” students headed outside and turned the sidewalks into masterpieces using bright, bold sidewalk chalk.
What a colorful way to celebrate the countdown to the end of the 2024-2025 school year!
Reminder: Athletic Physical Forms Due Tomorrow
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that athletic physical forms were mailed out last week and are due back to the school by tomorrow, Friday, April 11.
Students in grades 6-12 who plan to participate in school sports during the 2025-2026 school year must have a completed physical/Interim form on file.
Thank you for helping us stay on track with this important requirement!
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
🦁 Lions Reminder!
There WILL be school on Friday, April 11th, 2025.
Make sure you're ready to ROAR into class! 📚
School is two hours late Thursday, April 3. No preschool or breakfast. Buses were passable. Students going to State FFA will leave at their already scheduled time.
No school Wednesday, April 2
Two hour late start Wednesday, April 2
Winter Weather Reminder
With winter weather in the forecast this week, please send your child to school with full winter gear! This includes coat, snow pants, boots, gloves and hat.
Bus riders also need to dress appropriately.
Unofficial Election Results:
Learning About Cerebral Palsy with Taylor Cole and Her Family
Today, our Langford Area Elementary students had the privilege of spending time with Taylor Cole and her family to learn more about cerebral palsy. Through their visit, students gained a deeper understanding of what CP is, how it affects individuals in different ways, and the importance of all-inclusiveness and kindness.
To show our support and love for Taylor and all of our friends with cerebral palsy, staff and students wore green today! Thank you to Taylor and her family for sharing their experiences, answering questions, and helping us all learn and grow. It was a meaningful day filled with education, awareness, and inspiration!
💚 #CerebralPalsyAwareness #InclusionMatters #LangfordAreaElementary
Mrs. Lynde's 3rd grade guidance class has been talking about the brain. They have been using the Emily's Hope Curriculum which empowers students to make healthy choices. Here they are showing off their brain hats.
Voting Precincts:
Day County; Pierpont - Ponts
Marshall County; Langford - Langford Legion Hall
Marshall County; Eden - Eden Fire Hall
Brown County; Claremont - Claremont City Hall
🚨 Coaching Opportunity! 🚨
The Langford Area Volleyball Program is looking for an Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2025 season! 🏐
If you're passionate about volleyball and interested in the position, we'd love to hear from you!
📩 Contact Athletic Director Brett Gibbs at brett.gibbs@k12.sd.us for more information.