The meal/bake sale benefit for Kobee Strong has been moved to the Community Center for Friday night. Please spread the word.
Livestream links for tonight's VB matches v. Hills-Beaver Creek: C & JV -https://www.youtube.com/@mr.mellem724 ;
Varsity- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF9r79V9-bY1EUYoJp0JLKQ
Cougar athletic activities for the week of August 28-Sept. 3: Monday- JH and JV FB at Garretson starting at 4:00pm; Tuesday-CC Meet at Salem starting at 4:00pm; VB v. Hills-Beaver Creek starting with C match at 5:00pm; Friday- FB v. Canistota in Viborg starting at 7:00pm. Due to the Labor Day holiday there will not be MS softball this week. Go Cougars!
The live stream for tonight's football game at Garretson can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NCcj9_XVnmU?app=desktop&feature=share
Fall Sports pictures will be taken on Monday, August 28th starting in Viborg at 8:30 and in Hurley after they are complete in Viborg. This will include Cross Country, Cheer, Football and Volleyball and Middle School Softball. Forms can be found in either school office or can be found on our website:
Fall Sports pictures will be taken on Monday, August 28th starting in Viborg at 8:30 and in Hurley after they are complete in Viborg. This will include Cross Country, Cheer, Football and Volleyball. Forms can be found in either school office or can be found on our website:
https://www.viborg-hurley.k12.sd.us/documents/forms/school-picture-forms/370229
Please make sure you bring all gear needed for sports pics on Monday.
The Viborg-Hurley School will be running afternoon bus routes on Wednesday and Thursday during this stretch of excessive heat. Bus windows will be open and bottled water available for students riding the bus. Please feel free to pick your students up from school if you prefer them not to ride the bus home.
7th & 8th Grade Football practice will run from 7am - 9am on Tuesday, August 22 in Hurley. We are going early in the day to avoid the heat. We will practice on Wednesday after school until 5:30pm.
Cougar athletic activities for the week of August 21-August 27: Tuesday- VB at Centerville starting with the "C" match at 5:00pm; Friday- CC meet at Beresford starting at 10:00am; FB at Garretson starting at 7:00pm; Saturday- VB at the I-W tournament in Irene starting at 8:00am; Sunday- MS softball- details still to come. Please see the events calendar for more info. Go Cougars!
MS Softball starts today with games at 2:00 PM (v. Brookings Red) and 3:20 PM (v. Pipestone MN). Both games will be on field #5 at Dunham Park in Sioux Falls. Go Cougars!
Welcome back students and families as we embark on another fantastic year at Viborg-Hurley School. We are excited to get students back into the buildings and continue their learning journey. Here are a few important dates/details for the upcoming year:
Monday, August 21 - Open House in all buildings from 5-7pm.
Wednesday, August 23 - First Day of School (Full Day)
Thursday, August 24 & Friday, August 25 - Full Days of School.
School Hours:
Buildings open at 7:30am
Shuttle buses depart at 7:45am
8:15am - 3:45pm - High School Learning Hours
8:15am - 3:40pm - Elementary Learning Hours
8:10am - 3:30pm - Middle School Learning Hours
Welcome Back Message from Mr. Mellem (https://www.loom.com/share/fe9545a663b64cfdbc8a60c299465cd5?sid=41ec8fab-ae6b-4d3f-97a9-c2f31c88df1c)
If you are looking to purchase an activity for the 2023-24 school year, I will be at the south end of the football field tonight to get you set up with activity tickets. The prices are below:
$70 Family (family passes include K-12 grade students)
$50 Couple
$30 Adult
$15 Student
60+ Free for those living in our school district
The first home FB game of the 2023 season against Sunshine Bible Academy is tomorrow (Friday, August 18) in Viborg starting at 7:00pm. Ticket-taking will start at 6:00pm. Handicapped parking on the S side of the field only with no parking on the other 3 sides of the field. Admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students. The live stream will be available on Mr. Mellem's Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVc3920dOz8VU0qfX0IH_Dw/live). Live ticket should be up and running for the next home FB game as well as the first VB match. GO COUGARS!
Jr High volleyball practice will start on Wednesday, August 23rd after school in the MS gym in Hurley. Practice will go until 5:30 pm. Reminder to get a physical done to participate. Please make sure to bring shoes and knee pads for practice. Looking forward to a great season!
Beth Mellem
The deadline is being extended for the MS softball registration. Please have it to Mr. Schoenefeld before the end of the day on Monday.
Reminder that MS Softball player registrations are due to Mr. Schoenefeld by Friday, August 4th by 3:00pm. The forms can be dropped off or emailed to galen.schoenefeld@k12.sd.us.
There will be a make-up/re-test session for impact testing on Thursday, August 3rd in Viborg at 11:30am in the lunchroom. Any 6th graders who are going out for MS softball and any athletes in 7th, 9th or 11th graders that didn't make it for testing Tuesday should come.
MS Softball will be starting practice on Monday, August 7th. Practice will be held in Viborg on the south diamond from 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact Galen Schoenefeld or Coach Lindemann asap for registration forms.
Reminder of impact testing for JH/HS athletes Tuesday, August 1. Juniors at 12:30pm; 7th graders at 1:30pm and freshmen at 2:30pm. Testing will take place in the gym in Viborg. Please wear tennis shoes. This would be a great time to turn in physical paperwork also.
The Viborg-Hurley School District is looking to fill a paraprofessional position for the 2023-24 school year. Please see the V-H Employment page for further details. https://www.viborg-hurley.k12.sd.us/page/employment
The Hurley building weight room will be closed until Thursday, August 3 do to the mezzanine floor being refinished. Thank you for your cooperation.