The Baltic Agriculture classes recently participated in two regional "Construction Camps" hosted by local technical colleges and building trade associations. The first event took place in September at Southeast Technical College, followed by a second camp this week at Lake Area Technical College. These events showcase excellent opportunities for students in the region's high-demand, high-wage trade industries.

Throughout these hands-on experiences, students spent their days working directly with heavy equipment, surveying, concrete, HVAC, plumbing, welding, and electrical systems.
about 21 hours ago, Edward Clark
A student stands inside a technical education workshop, proudly displaying a wooden project he constructed. Workbenches, tools, and other participants are visible in the background.
Four students pose together holding Lake Area Technical College awards inside the college's main lobby, celebrating their achievements during a technical education event.
A student wearing a hard hat and high-visibility safety vest sits inside the cab of a John Deere wheel loader while an instructor standing outside provides guidance during a hands-on heavy equipment demonstration.
A group of students wearing safety glasses and carrying South Dakota AGC drawstring bags gather outdoors near a fenced training area during a construction and technical education event.
A group of students pose together outdoors near a school bus and parking lot following a technical education event. Several students give thumbs-up gestures while others smile for the camera, including one student reclining playfully on the grass in front of the group.
A student works alongside an instructor using GPS surveying equipment mounted on a tall pole during an outdoor hands-on learning activity near a roadway.
Two students observe construction workers pouring and leveling fresh concrete at an outdoor job site. Workers wearing hard hats and high-visibility safety vests guide concrete from a mixer truck into a prepared area.
September MS/HS Students of the Month were selected by staff for their character, leadership, and academic achievement. Congratulations to:

6th- Eleanor Furth

7th- Javin Ihnen

8th- Makinley Walsh

9th- Harper Meyer

10th- Ryah Peters

11th- EmmaLynn Logan

12th- Alex Hockenberry
about 21 hours ago, Edward Clark
A Baltic School District student wearing a light blue sweatshirt and glasses smiles while holding a September Student of the Month certificate and recognition award. The student stands in front of a gray brick wall inside the school.
Six Baltic School District students stand together in a school hallway, proudly displaying their September Student of the Month certificates and recognition awards. The students pose in front of a gray brick wall with blue and gold stripes, representing the school's colors.
Thank you to the Joseph A. T. Moe, Post #175 American Legion for the donation to the Baltic School Angel Fund!
2 days ago, Eric Bass
Baltic American Legion
"Friday Pi Days" in Computer Apps class (rescheduled to Monday this week). We are working through some hands-on projects using Raspberry Pi computers. In their excitement, the students even showed up with actual pie! This project was a bigger project that we all worked on together (future projects will be done in pairs). We built a portable DVD player using an old record player. We had some troubleshooting to work through since it didn’t work on the first try, but we got it running! Since the record player was still in working condition, we found a way to keep it intact. In the end, we have a DVD-playing record player! 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1he3yOEFhhmWFbN1Y8ues2z3GLbvpLabF/view?usp=sharing
3 days ago, Edward Clark
Students gather around a record player in a classroom, examining a colorful vinyl record and working together to play media using older audio technology.
Close-up of a computer screen displaying a VLC Media Player error indicating that the program is unable to read or open a disc.
Three students work together at a classroom station with a record player, vinyl record, and small computer while troubleshooting how to play the media.
Two students work with a record player and computer during a classroom activity, examining the equipment and troubleshooting the technology.
A student operates a portable record player with a colorful vinyl record during a hands-on classroom activity exploring audio technology.
A student stands beside a classroom table preparing a selection of pies, tarts, plates, and other items for a class activity.
Today, the 6th grade practiced their descriptive writing using Hershey's Kisses. They had a great time before FINALLY being able to eat their kiss!
8 days ago, Edward Clark
Sixth-grade students participate in a classroom activity, sitting at their desks and looking upward as they attempt to catch or balance small pieces of candy or food in their mouths.
Sixth-grade students sit at their desks during a classroom activity, smiling and holding small pieces of candy or food as they prepare to participate in a class challenge.
Baltic School, in partnership with Public Health Nursing Services, will be offering a Flu Clinic on Thursday, October 8, in the Elementary Wing Science Lab.

🏫 11:00 AM–1:00 PM — School-age students only

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 1:45–5:30 PM — Open to adults and children during School Conferences

Parents who would like their child to receive a flu vaccination during school hours must register through Primary Health by Tuesday, October 6. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to register:

🔗 https://my.primary.health/l/balticschoolfluclinic

Questions about the school clinic? Contact School Nurse Sheri Lodes at 605-529-5464. For questions regarding insurance coverage, contact the Minnehaha County Office of Public Health Nursing Services at 605-367-5216.

Help keep our Baltic Bulldogs healthy this flu season! 🐾💙💛
9 days ago, Edward Clark
Baltic School Flu Clinic flyer for Thursday, October 8. School-age students may receive flu vaccinations from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM in the Elementary Wing Science Lab. The clinic is open to adults and children during school conferences from 1:45–5:30 PM at the same location. Families who want their child vaccinated during school hours must register through Primary Health by Tuesday, October 6, using the QR code or registration link. School contact is Nurse Sheri Lodes at 605-529-5464. The Public Health Office accepts Avera, Sanford, Tri-Care, South Dakota Medicaid, and BlueCross Blue Shield plus Anthem, but not Federal BlueCross Blue Shield. Insurance questions may be directed to the Minnehaha County Office of Public Health Nursing Services at 605-367-5216. Children with limited or no health insurance may qualify for federally funded vaccines.
FCCLA Babysitting is back during Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences in the Elementary Commons from 2:00-8:00 PM
10 days ago, Carrie Klein
FCCLA Babysitting is back during Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences in the Elementary Commons from 2:00-8:00 PM
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Baltic Elementary! 📚

Get ready to discover new stories, favorite characters, and plenty of great books! The Baltic Elementary Scholastic Book Fair will be held on Thursday, October 8, in the Elementary Library.

📖 Students will have the opportunity to purchase books throughout the school day.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families & Community Members: The Book Fair will be open to the public from 2:00–8:30 PM, so stop by and shop with us!

Can't make it in person? Families can also shop online and learn more about our Book Fair here: 🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/balticelementaryschool

Every book is an opportunity to inspire a love of reading! We look forward to seeing our Baltic Bulldogs at the Book Fair! 🐾📚

Great Books Build Bright Futures!
11 days ago, Edward Clark
Scholastic Book Fair flyer for Thursday, October 8, at the Elementary Library. Students may purchase books throughout the school day. The Book Fair will be open to the public from 2:00–8:30 PM. Families may also shop online or find more information at the school’s Scholastic Book Fair homepage: scholastic.com/bf/balticelementaryschool. A QR code is included for quick access to the Book Fair website.
Congrats to this week's Bulldog Bravo GRIT award winners!!!
14 days ago, Carrie Klein
Congrats to this week's Bulldog Bravo GRIT award winners!!!
The weather looks like it is going to cooperate and we are going to move forward with the Outdoor parade today as originally scheduled. Parade line-up will start at 1:00 with the Parade beginning at 1:30. The Pep Rally will be in the High School Gym.

Please note - parents wishing to pick-up students before the parade OR pep rally need to do so by 1:00. Busses will leave 20 minutes after the conclusion of the pep rally.
14 days ago, Eric Bass
JH Football Game vs HBC Postponed

The JH Football Game for today, September 24th, has been postponed due to field conditions and the weather forecast for the rest of the afternoon and evening. We are looking at rescheduling options and will let you know once we find a date that works for everyone's schedules. I appreciate your understanding.
15 days ago, Edward Clark
JH volleyball has added a JH VB tournament in Parker on Saturday, October 3rd, with the first games starting at 8:30 am. We will be bringing the 7A, 7B, and 8B teams to this tournament, so players and parents, please connect with the JH coaches if you are unable to attend.

HS Volleyball, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 1st against Madison, has been moved to Tuesday, October 6th. The games will still take place in Madison and at the same time.
15 days ago, Edward Clark

Good afternoon Baltic Families,

As we approach the end of a great Homecoming week, I wanted to provide you with an update about the parade and pep rally on Friday. We are currently monitoring the weather that seems to be changing by the hour. Currently, the forecast for Friday shows a high percentage of rain and wind at the time the parade and pep rally are scheduled. We are going to continue to monitor that situation to see if the forecast changes to be more favorable for us. Our plans are as follows:

If the weather cooperates
Parade will remain outdoors starting at 1:30 with parade line-up at 1:00
Pep rally will be moved to the high school gym
Please note:
Parents wishing to pick-up their students before the parade OR pep rally need to do so by 1:00
Busses will leave school 20 minutes after the conclusion of the pep rally 

If the weather forces cancelation, the following changes will be made:
We will have a "Parade of Grades and Homecoming Court" starting at 2:15 in the school
Pep rally will start approximately at 2:30 in the High School Gym
Parents and community members are welcome to join the Parade and Pep Rally starting at 2:00
Please use either the North entrance (High School Commons) or East High School Entrance
Doors will not be unlocked until 2:00
Businesses that were planning to be in the parade are welcome to set-up a table in the high school commons 
We ask that if you are giving out candy, that you do so AFTER the pep rally as students return to their classrooms for dismissal

When will a decision be made:
We will make a final decision by 10:00 AM on Friday morning with the latest weather data.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make this week such a great event for our students! We also thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we move to the last couple of days of the Homecoming week. We look forward to celebrating the end of the week with everyone in one way or another!

Dr. Eric Bass
Baltic School District Superintendent

16 days ago, Eric Bass
The Digital Media class is on a constant rotation of students and new recruits taking the helm in the media booth. Thanks so much to everyone who gives them grace as they jump in the deep end. We work on being prepared and acquainted with the music, sounds, lights, and visuals, but there are many elements that they just can’t practice beforehand, they learn hands-on, live, during games. They do such a great job! 
16 days ago, Edward Clark
Two students stand at the media and production station overlooking the school gym, preparing to operate computers and equipment during a school activity.
Students and an adult work together at the gym media station, using computers and production equipment to support a school event.
Three students pose together at the media station while an adult works with audio and computer equipment in the background during a school event.
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
17 days ago, Carrie Klein
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
What a fun day of celebrating $19,047 raised for the school!!! The kids and staff did a great job! We also want to give a special thanks to the Halpin family for the amazing balloon decor to help us celebrate the fun run and Homecoming week!
The JV football game has been moved to Garretson since they have turf on their field and we have standing water on our field. JV football players will leave for Garretson at 2:35 pm and still play at 4:00 pm.

Burning of the B will be tomorrow night, 20 minutes after the conclusion of the Varsity match.

Powderpuff has been postponed, and additional details will be sent out at a later date.
18 days ago, Edward Clark
The Dell Rapids Cross Country Invitational scheduled for today has been canceled due to course conditions.
18 days ago, Edward Clark
Congrats to this week’s Bulldog Bravo GRIT winners!!
21 days ago, Carrie Klein
Congrats to this week’s Bulldog Bravo GRIT winners!!
Baltic Athletic Booster Club Meeting Reminder!

The Baltic Athletic Booster Club will hold its next meeting Sunday, September 20 at 6:00 PM in the Baltic School Library.

Did you know? If you have a student-athlete in kindergarten through 12th grade, you are a Booster Club member!

The Booster Club plays an important role in supporting our Bulldog student-athletes and athletic programs throughout the year. We encourage parents to attend, get involved, share ideas, and help us continue creating great opportunities for our students.

We hope to see you Sunday night!

💙💛 Together We Support Our Bulldogs!
21 days ago, Edward Clark
Baltic Athletic Booster Club meeting reminder flyer in blue, gold, and white with the Baltic Athletic Booster Club bulldog logo. The next meeting is Sunday, September 20 at 6:00 PM in the Baltic School Library. The flyer states: “You are a Booster Club member if you have a student athlete kindergarten to 12th grade.” It explains that the Booster Club plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes and athletic programs throughout the year and that parent involvement is greatly appreciated. The flyer concludes, “Together We Support Our Bulldogs!”
The JH Football Game in Estelline/Hendricks has been rescheduled to Friday, September 25th, in Baltic, with the game starting at 4:00 pm.
21 days ago, Edward Clark