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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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCbOX2sj4Lw
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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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🏫 Welcome to middle school: Holgate edition! 🏫
On Friday, incoming 6th graders at Holgate got a sneak peek at middle school with the help of 8th grade WEB leaders! (Thank you to Kari Brenner for the great photos!) See more photos here: https://my.walls.io/ASD61
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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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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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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 💙🦅💛
We’re excited to welcome our new educators to #AberdeenPublicSchools for the 2026-27 school year!
• Joshua Erhardt
• Seth Martens
• Maggie Adam
• Chad Woosley
• Chandler Viox
• Kiya Stillman
• Travis Netzer
• Hailey Tobin
• Allison Schmidt
• Jeslyn Huinker
• Eh Tha You Wilkie
• Addison Cumbow
• Kati Johnson
• Tia Swiontek
• Grace Humann
• Lisa Tye
• Ashley Neuharth
• Caitlin Podoll
• Becky Burk
• Margot Steed
• Chloe Bent
• Shelby Peterson
• Rebecca Hill
• Taylor Stanley
• Jessica Ringgenberg
• Daniel Weischedel
That group includes six alumni of Aberdeen Central High School! Welcome back—once a Golden Eagle, always a Golden Eagle! 💙🦅💛
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Looking for a rewarding career? We have a variety of positions available at #AberdeenPublicSchools!
Custodians
Educational assistants
SPED teachers
And more!
➡️ Apply now: https://www.aberdeen.k12.sd.us/page/employment
It was game on Friday at the CHS Esports Day Camp! 🎮 The camp was open to any students interested in joining Central’s Esports Team or learning more about the program. The Esports Lab at ATEC Academy was full of kids—including a group from the Boys & Girls Club—who were having fun playing chess, Marvel Rivals, Mario Kart, and more! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
Congratulations to CHS student Russell Walberg, who shot USA Archery Team Trials and made the Under 21 Men’s Compound Open United States Archery Team (USAT) for next year! 🏹
Russell also shot the International Field Archery Association World Championships and set the new World record Field Round Score, shooting a 556 out 560, breaking the old record by 15 points and winning the World Championship! 🏆
Great job on an incredible achievement! #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools 💙🦅💛
On Friday, Aug. 21, children who attended Golden Eagles summer soccer camps will get FREE ADMISSION to the Aberdeen Central Boys and Girls Soccer home opener! ⚽
All they have to do is wear their camp T-shirts to the games:
Pink shirts for kids who attended the girls’ Little Eagles Camp.
Gray shirts for kids who attended the boys’ Developing Champions Camp.
Game times on Aug. 21 are as follows:
Girls varsity at 4 p.m. (JV at 6)
Boys varsity at 6 p.m. (JV at 4)
Varsity will play on Golden Eagle Field, and junior varsity will play on the grass field at the Gene Brownell Complex.
Come cheer on the Golden Eagles! 💙🦅💛 #GoEagles #AberdeenPublicSchools
💙Golden Eagles out in the Community!💛
😊Smiles
🤗Hugs
😁And a whole lot of fun!
It was so great to see everyone at National Night Out on Tuesday!
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And stay tuned for our video!
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