The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce that nominations for the 2027 Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame are officially open. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the school community and beyond.
Nominations are accepted in the areas of Academics/Achievement, Athletics, Fine Arts, Distinguished Service, and Military Service. Nominees should be known for their outstanding contributions and dedication that sets them apart from their peers at the high school, university, and/or professional levels. Nominees may also include non-alumni who have made significant contributions to Aberdeen or Central High School as members of the staff, administrators, school board, volunteers, or the general public.
The nomination process is open to the public. Nominations may be submitted online through the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation website, www.AberdeenPublicSchoolsFoundation.org, or by contacting the Foundation office at 605-725-7118 or Gretchen.Sharp@k12.sd.us. The deadline for submissions is January 17, 2027.
Eligible nominees are contacted in January to confirm their nomination by providing biographical information, supporting documents and letters of recommendation. The Hall of Fame selection committees then review all eligible nominees from current and past years, and choose this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. The APS Foundation looks forward to receiving a diverse range of nominations that showcase the school’s rich history and the accomplishments of its exceptional alumni.
The 2027 CHS Hall of Fame Banquet will take place September 25, 2027, as part of CHS’s Homecoming festivities. Tickets will go on sale in the summer of 2027.
The Hall of Fame is a special project of the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation. The APS Foundation supports Aberdeen Public School District students and staff by fostering educational excellence and preparing students for a successful future. Through scholarships, grants, and various programs, the Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of education and expanding learning opportunities for students. For more information or to contribute to the Hall of Fame, visit the Foundation’s website at www.AberdeenPublicSchoolsFoundation.org or contact Gretchen Sharp, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation, at Gretchen.Sharp@k12.sd.us or by phone at 605-725-7118.
