June 24, 2014

Wanted:  Substitute school bus drivers.  We need drivers to substitute occasionally for route drivers in the morning and/or afternoon.  Hours are approximately 6:15 - 8:00 in the morning and about 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon depending on the route and passengers riding. Currently the pay is $25 per route or $50 for the day (both morning and afternoon routes).  The district will help pay for expenses incurred to get your CDL with school bus and passenger endorsements that includes a physical.  Contact Supt. Linda Whitney by calling 605-495-4183 or e-mailing linda.whitney@k12.sd.us if interested or want more information.

Letcher’s Bailey Moody, daughter of Perry and Tracy Moody, qualified for the National High School Rodeo finals to be held in Rock Springs, WY  July  13-19.  Bailey brought home a saddle in the event following in older sister Logan’s footsteps.  Bailey’s final score was 67 with the second place tallying 63 points.  You can follow Bailey’s progress at http://www.nhsra.com/2014-NHSFR-Info-and-Results

The National Junior High Rodeo Finals are being held in Des Moines, Iowa this week.  Cayden Slykhuis, son of Tera Moody and Clark Slykhuis, with team roping partner Tater Moody, son of Robin and Toby Moody, will be having their first run tonight and their second go on Thursday morning.  You can follow them at http://www.nhsra.com/2014-NJHFR-Info-and-Results .  

The rodeos are also web broadcasted thru http://www.nhsratv.com/   We are Rebel Proud of each one of these outstanding students!

Letcher Public Library is proud to announce that the Summer Reading Program is beginning.  Library hours are Tuesday’s from 3:30 until 4:30 pm and Thursday’s from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.  Need more information on the reading program contact Terri at 248-2353 or Faye 248-2233 or 248-2355.  The Library can also be opened by appointment – contact Terri or Faye at the above numbers, Bill at 484-6031 or Mary at 248-2446.  Hope to enjoy a float with you!