School news of the week: Amazing shots, special events, memorable moments

Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at info@pigeon605.com.

The only thing better than the basketball you’re about to watch is the program behind it. At George McGovern Middle School, everyone who has all their work completed gets to party a bit to end the week. And those with zero tardy slips get entered in a drawing to play Minute to Win It.

Enter eight grader Bryce, who was selected last week and went on to dominate, making a layup, free throw, 3-pointer and half-court shot in one minute to earn a $50 Scheels gift card. Thanks to Scheels and the Promising Futures Fund. Talk about nothing but a win. Check it out:

R.F. Pettigrew Elementary students were challenged to read over 75,000 books in order for Mr. D to dye his hair purple and sleep on the roof of the school. Well, they did it! His hair is purple — and he came to school in pajamas, so we’re thinking he did too.

How fun is this? John Harris Elementary celebrated their principal Mrs. Dobberpuhl’s birthday by helping her get ready for camping season.

Yep, that’s what it looks like to play a “spring” sport in Sioux Falls. As seen at the Jefferson High School tennis team’s first match of the season.

Students at Memorial Middle School gather weekly to discuss their latest book club read.

Let’s call this embracing St. Patrick’s month at Lowell Elementary.

They celebrated Inclusion Week at Washington High School with themed days around jerseys, superheroes, school spirit and more.

A record number of families stopped by Family Game Night at Rosa Parks Elementary.

Love this performance: Whittier Middle School students perform for Terry Redlin Elementary.

And finally — show of hands — who else remembers loving the Pizza Hut Book-It program? Lucky for this R.F. Pettigrew kindergartner, she has many years of it ahead.