❗❗If you are dropping your student off after 8:00 AM, they must be accompanied by a parent and signed in through the main office. If your student is leaving prior to dismissal time, a parent must sign them out through the office. ID may be requested at secretaries discretion.

☎️If you are picking up your child early for an appointment and would like us to have them ready for you, please call the office when you leave home/work and we will call them down for you! ☎️

Grades K-4: Bell rings at 7:35 - Students will be marked Tardy after 7:40 AM and absent after 8:00 AM.

LUNCH

K: 10:55-11:25 (Recess 11:15-11:25)

1: 11:20-11:50 (Recess 11:40-11:50)

2: 11:45-12:15 (Recess 12:05-12:15)

3: 12:10-12:40 (Recess 12:30-12:40)

4: 12:45-1:15 (Recess 1:05-1:15)

If you come in to have school lunch with your child, the cost is $5.00. Please have exact change as Food Service/Office does not keep change on site.

Dismissal

K: 2:35 - Dismiss through North doors

1st: 2:40 - Dismiss through Main doors

2nd: 2:40 - Dismiss through North doors

3rd: 2:45 - Dismiss through Main doors

4th: 2:45 - Dismiss through Main doors

Upon dismissal from school, students must leave the building and playground and are to go directly home, except bus students who will be going to their respective buses. Students should not be sent to the office to wait for parent pick-up after dismissal time.

As outlined in the 2024-25 Student/Parent Handbook, Tardy and Attendance times have been revised. Students are marked Tardy after 7:40am and will be marked Absent after 8:00am. Students must be signed in after 8:00am by a parent/guardian in the office.

It's that time of year, and as we move into November, winter will become more prevalent. Please make sure your kiddos are dressed appropriately for the elements when they arrive at school. Per district policy, students will go outside for recess as long as the wind chill is above zero. You are welcome to send snow boots or snow pants with your kids to school.

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The Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Piedmont Valley Elementary School (PVE) are excited to unveil a newly outfitted School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicle during a special school assembly on Thursday, February 27th, at 1:30 PM.

This unique vehicle, assigned to Deputy Ness, was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Sheriff’s Office, the school, and the local community. The Meade County Sheriff’s Office secured a slightly damaged vehicle from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, which was then repaired and repurposed for duty at PVE.

A standout feature of this project is the vehicle’s custom graphics, designed with the creativity of PVE students. As part of a school-wide contest, students were invited to submit design ideas, which were then refined by a local artist to create the final look. This initiative gave students a hands-on opportunity to contribute to a project that enhances safety and school spirit.

The PVE Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life, generously donating proceeds from the Fall Festival to fund the custom graphics.

“This vehicle is a true testament to the power of community involvement and reflects our Office’s ongoing commitment to being an active part of the school environment,” said Sheriff Pat West.

While primarily serving as the dedicated SRO vehicle for PVE, the car will also be integrated into the Sheriff’s Office fleet during summer months when school is not in session, ensuring its continued value to the department.

This unveiling event celebrates not only a new resource for school safety but also the strong partnership between law enforcement, students, parents, and the broader Meade County community.

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L to R: SRO Deputy Jennifer Ness, Meade County Sheriff Pat West, & Michele Paulsen, PVE PTA

Staff Voted on to Pie:

L to R: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Marso, Mrs. Starkweather, Mrs. Schmidt, Deputy Ness, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Masten, Mrs. Christensen, Ms. Green

L to R: Mr. Avery, Mrs. Bernhagen, Ms. Delzer, Mrs. Kvernum, Mrs. Alsup, & Mr. Dschaak

PTA has a Spring Spirit Wear open now until March 2nd. When they have everything completed, Park Bench will deliver orders to the school. This could be great for siblings at Stagebarn also 🙂!

For the last 12 years we have hosted the SPREAD THE WORD campaign in all buildings in March.

This year, the SPREAD THE WORD campaign is excited to announce the 2025 theme: "WORDS AFFECT ATTITUDES, ATTITUDES IMPACT ACTION!"

Together we can continue the fight to create an inclusive and welcoming world for all. Be part of a powerful new generation that celebrates ALL abilities!

Several positions are available for the 2024-25 school year.

Harlow's Bus Company

2237 W. Sherman Street • Sturgis, SD 57785

(605)347-5066

Patrick Reinard, Transportation Manager

Amanda Christensen, Assistant Principal

Email: MeadePVEOffice@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/pves
Location: 16159 2nd Street, PO Box 90, Piedmont, SD, USA
Phone: 605-787-5295