It would seem spring fever has hit the school with all the crazy fun activities going on! Here's to Tatoo a Teacher Day!




What a surprise this morning for the teachers! SENIOR PRANK DAY 2026!



Kindergarten and First Grade Field Trip to the Dinosaur Museum.







Special School Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 6th:
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April 27 Unofficial Minutes
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Teacher Appreciation Week: You Inspire, Educate, and Empower—And We’re Grateful Every Day! We honor your tireless effort. Thank you for believing in every student's potential. https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/staff

Kindergarten graduation. May 12th @ 5:30 p.m. Austin Auditorium. Questions? michelle.stockert@k12.sd.us

It's May Day! Students of Newell Elementary brightened the day of community members by making and handing out May Day baskets Thursday morning.



May 1st we celebrate School Principal Day. We thank Mr. Clark and Dr. Pittman for their hard work and dedication to this school district.

Today the 5th grade band made a presentation to the 4th grade about joining band next year. It was filled with high energy music and sharing why they enjoyed band. Please join us next year 4th graders! You will love it!

We've been about town this week! Thank you Newell Hardware and Supply for hosting the TED(Teen economic development) class. Also Newell Public library for hosting the elementary students. Of course, the HitchnPost Grocery is a regular stop to enjoy along the way!

Mark your calendars! Annual last day of school activity sure to enjoy!

Today the TED (teen economic development) class visited Midwestern Meat locker in Newell. Thank you Mr. Dennis for the economic trivia and full tour, including compelling and engaging information regarding meat processing. https://midwesternmeatlocker.com/

Anyone(middle school/high school) interested in participating in football during the 2026-2027 season is invited to a player meeting on Thursday April 30 in the Austin Auditorium @ 3 p.m. We will be discussing summer plans & in season goals. We are also seeking interested persons for team trainers. Questions: ryan.niman@k12.sd.us

Wednesday was EARTH DAY. Thank you Mrs. McCann, staff, volunteers, and students for your hard work.
Earth Day 2026 : The theme "Our Power, Our Planet". This year’s focus emphasized grassroots organizing, local solutions, and accountability to protect environmental standards, according to EarthDay.org.
Earth Day 2026 : The theme "Our Power, Our Planet". This year’s focus emphasized grassroots organizing, local solutions, and accountability to protect environmental standards, according to EarthDay.org.






Today is Administrative Professionals Day. We salute Mrs. Shannon DIrk! Mrs. Dirk is the backbone of this school and a superstar who brings invaluable dedication, efficiency, and positivity to the team. She is a highly organized problem-solver and is essential to our success. She has the innate ability to manage complex tasks while keeping operations running smoothly. Thank you!



