St. Katharine Drexel Elementary

09/10/2026

🎉 Dakota Bowl Spirit Day Alert! 🎉

We’re kicking off the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl XLVIII with a system-wide dress down day!
📅 TOMORROW - Friday, September 11

👕 Wear your Knights spirit wear to show your school pride!
Let’s flood our halls with blue as we cheer on the Knights this weekend! 🏈💙💛

09/08/2026

🎉 Wondering what to do with your kiddos if you don't have a tailgate at the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl?? We have a Kid’s Zone! 🎉 Saturday, September 12th | 1–3 PM

📍 O’Gorman High School Campus

Bring your young Knights fans to a fun-filled afternoon before the big game!

Perfect for kids Preschool through 6th Grade—come early and let them play, explore, and connect with our amazing Catholic school community!

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers in our community and beyond. Thank you to all who dedicate their time, talents, and efforts to serving others and building a brighter future.

09/04/2026

Parent Tip: Supporting Peer Relations

Helping guide an elementary child's peer relationships can be very impactful, but it comes with bot...

09/03/2026

This year, we are going to kick-off our School-Family Organization (SFO) with Parent University TONIGHT from 6:00-7:00pm. Parent University is a night for parents to come to the classroom for an orientation on day-to-day "stuff" (parents can select one or two 30-minute classroom sessions to attend). We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child's teacher and learn a little bit more about what's happening at the school. *It is requested that this night be for adults only. Thank you!

08/26/2026

🏈📣 Calling all K-6 Knights! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register for the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl XLVIII Football & Cheer Camps 💙⚔️

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM (check-in starts at 5:30 PM)
📍 O'Gorman High School / McEneaney Field

🗓 Register by TODAY, August 26 to guarantee your shirt size! Walk-ups welcome!
🔗 https://gobound.com/sd/schools/ogorman/camps

08/24/2026

This year, we are going to kick-off our School-Family Organization (SFO) with Parent University on Thursday, September 3rd from 6:00-7:00pm. Parent University is a night for parents to come to the classroom for an orientation on day-to-day "stuff" (parents can select one or two 30-minute classroom sessions to attend). We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child's teacher and learn a little bit more about what's happening at the school. *It is requested that this night be for adults only. Thank you!
Please note that this is a different day than previously marked on the calendar.

08/20/2026

🏈📣 Calling all K-6 Knights! You have ONE WEEK LEFT to register!

Join us for the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl XLVIII Football & Cheer Camps — an unforgettable night of fun, learning, and Knight spirit! 💙⚔️

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM (check-in starts at 5:30 PM)
📍 O'Gorman High School / McEneaney Field

🗓 Register by Wednesday, August 26 to guarantee your shirt size! Walk-ups welcome!
🔗 https://gobound.com/sd/schools/ogorman/camps

08/18/2026

🎒✨ Welcome Back, St. Katharine Drexel! ✨🎒

Today is the first day of school, and our halls are once again filled with smiling faces, excited voices, and the joy of learning! 💙

We are so excited to welcome our students, families, faculty, and staff back for another wonderful year at St. Katharine Drexel Elementary School. May this year be filled with new friendships, meaningful learning, joyful moments, and many opportunities to grow together in faith. 🙏📚

Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! 🌟

Welcome back, SKD!

05/29/2026

Summer Tip: How to Prevent or Minimize the “Summer Slide”

Summer break is just getting started — and while it should be fun and restful, it's also a great ti...