Aberdeen Public School District

Friday night was the home opener for the CHS Football Team and Marching Band! Great job, Golden Eagles! 💙🎶🦅🏈💛

➡️ See more pictures from Friday here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61

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It was a busy weekend for the Golden Eagles! On Friday, the CHS Volleyball Team defeated Rapid City Central. Great job, Eagles! 💙🏐🦅💛

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For #ThrowbackThursday, we're throwing it back 20 years to the 2006 Aberdeen Central High School yearbook! Do you recognize these Golden Eagles? Tag yourself and your friends! #TBT #AberdeenPublicSchools #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

First-time teachers in the Aberdeen Public School District will have extra funds to set up their first classrooms, thanks to grants from the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation.

The Foundation awarded $200 grants to each of the new teachers from schools across the district. The teachers receiving grants are:

Daniel Weischedel – Aberdeen Central High School ATEC Academy

Joshua Erhardt – Aberdeen Central High School

Seth Martens – Aberdeen Central High School

Chad Woosley – Aberdeen Central High School ATEC Academy

Maggie Adams – Aberdeen Central High School

Kiya Stillman – Holgate Middle School

Travis Netzer – Simmons Middle School

Hailey Tobin – Simmons Middle School

Allison Schmidt – Simmons Middle School

Jeslyn Huinker – Lincoln Elementary School

Eh Tha You Wilkie – Lincoln Elementary Preschool

Tia Swiontek – Lincoln Elementary School and Mike Miller Elementary School

Addison Cumbow – May Overby Elementary School

Kati Johnson – May Overby Elementary School

Chandler Viox – Holgate Middle School

Grace Humann – Simmons Elementary School

Congratulations! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

💙 Golden Eagles win! 💛

Congratulations to both our girls and boys soccer teams for their victories on Friday! 🦅⚽

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On Monday, the Aberdeen School Board recognized South Dakota High School Principal of the Year Dr. Jason Uttermark, Principal of Aberdeen Central High School! Congratulations! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

The TLC Adult Transition Program is bringing learning to life! Our students used donated supplies and greenery to decorate the entrance of the District Service Center, creating a welcoming space while practicing real-world skills like planning, teamwork, creativity, and completing a project from start to finish. We’re grateful for our community’s generous donations and the opportunity to turn them into meaningful learning experiences!

We used donations from Diane Knudson, community member, we received last year. Thank you Ms. Knudson, and thank you to TLC Teachers Hannah Davis and Erin Gutjahr for the great photos!

Great job, Golden Eagles! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #PublicSchoolProud 💙🦅💛

Students: Today in honor of Happiness Happens Month, enjoy Smiley Potatoes for lunch! 😊 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

August is Happiness Happens Month, and Dining Services staff members at #AberdeenPublicSchools are happy to welcome students back with smiles! 😄😊😁😀 #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

💙 First day of school fun! 💛

Students were all smiles Tuesday morning at C.C. Lee, where staff members were decked out in red, white and blue! At CHS, the Eagle Squad held fun activities for freshmen and new students during orientation, and Holgate students in Mrs. Coughlin's class participated in a creative scavenger hunt!

➡️ See more first-day photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61

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Welcome back! All week at our elementary schools, students can look for a smile sticker under their breakfast trays to win a smile-themed prize! 😊 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools #BackToSchool 💙🦅💛

LOCATION CHANGE for the Soccer games TOMORROW (8/18) in Huron:

The games will be played at Pepsi Soccer Fields located at 1450 9th St. SW. Game times are 4:00 for Varsity Girls/JV Boys and 6:00 for Varsity Boys/JV Girls

School starts tomorrow, Golden Eagles, and we're welcoming students back with mascot Long Johns for breakfast on the first day! #AberdeenPublicSchools #BackToSchool #GoEagles 💙🦅💛

Check out this great S.D. Department of Education video about Teacher of the Year Finalist Erich Schaffhauser, Aberdeen Central High School Media Production Teacher!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbOX2sj4Lw

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🏫 Welcome to middle school: Simmons edition! 🏫

On Friday, incoming 6th graders at Simmons got a sneak peek at middle school with the help of 8th grade WEB leaders! See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61

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On Wednesday, our teachers attended the Back-to-School Workshop at Northern State University, featuring Harvie Herrington and Todd DuFault! #BackToSchool2026 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛

It’s great to be back!

We welcomed teachers back on Tuesday with a performance by the CHS Band, awards announcements, and an inspiring speech by Central alum Emily Magera!

It’s going to be a great year, Golden Eagles! 💙🦅💛

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Aberdeen Central High School Principal Dr. Jason Uttermark has been named the 2026-27 State High School Principal of the Year!

The award is presented each year by the South Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals (SDASSP).

Dr. Uttermark is in his 21st year as Central High School’s principal. The prestigious honor recognizes his exceptional leadership, commitment to student achievement and lasting impact on the school community.

Dr. Uttermark’s award was announced Tuesday by Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin at the Aberdeen Public School District’s fall 2026 in-service event at CHS.

Congratulations, Dr. Uttermark!

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The School Board also recognized award-winning #AberdeenPublicSchools coaches:

Girls’ Golf Coach of the Year Kim Zimmerman
Middle School Assistant Coach of the Year Matt Osborne
Middle School Assistant Coach of the Year Steph Daly
Boys’ Athletic Assistant Coach of the Year Katie Anderson

Congratulations! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛