Thursday, April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

Thursday – April 14, 2016
Blue Day – EL Tutoring
Happy Birthday Mrs. Ischen!
ELIGIBILITY due at noon today!

The Blackhawk track teams are on the road today.  The MS team travels to Corsica/Stickney (Bus at 11:15) and the HS to DeSmet (Bus at 11:30).  (Aiden, Cayden, Tater, Katie, Samantha, Cassidy, Chloe D – JH; Austin, Sawyer, Koby, Weston, Logun, Alex, Abby, Catherine, Kayla, Sarah-HS)

U6 will practice at 5:30 today and U8 at 6:30.

Testing today: 4th Math

Another track meet was a success!!!  SBA Meet Results from April 12th (Teams were about at half size due to FFA State Convention) Girls Results:  SC/W finished 11th as a team with 19points.  High Jump: 2nd Myah Selland (state qualifying jump of 4’10) Triple Jump: 6th Kayla Olson (New SC/W Track Record 28’06.75”) Medley Relay: 6th (Brick, Petersen, M. Vermeulen, Olson)   800 Meter Relay: 7th (Brick, Petersen, M. Vermeulen, Olson)               400 Meter Relay: 6th (Brick, Petersen, M. Vermeulen, Olson)   Boys Results:  SC/W finished 4th as a team with 60 points.  Triple Jump: 3rd  Trey Weber, 6th Koby Larson   3200 Relay: 3rd (Schlicht, L. Feistner, Weber, Schlicht)     100M:  6th Logun Feistner (new SC/W Track Record with 11.31 Seconds in Prelims)  1600M: 1st Rex Schlicht    400M Relay: 3rd (S. Schlicht, Weber, Larson, L. Feistner)       300M Hurdles:  1st Rex Schlicht (State Qualifying and SC/W Track Record at  41.4 seconds)   Medley Relay: 3rd (L. Feistner, Larson, S. Schlicht, Weber)    800M: 1st Rex Schlicht  

Mrs. Johnson will be here tomorrow morning after 1st block.

Mrs. Miller adjusted April tutoring dates due to the Spring Concert –no tutoring April 26th – MS/HS tutoring on April 28th.

The following students need to see Mrs. Moody  Weston B   Byron J

ACADEMICS
Seniors – Upcoming Scholarship dates: 
April 22nd - Conservation Scholarship

ATHLETICS
We have received information regarding a 3-on-3 basketball Tourney in Wolsey.  Check it out at

There will be a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Ethan on April 30th with registrations due April 22nd.  More information can be found at

COMMUNITY
Artesian Cemetery Clean Up
Saturday – April 23rd, 2016
1:00 pm
Hope to see you there!

WANTED
Outside toys – trucks, tractors, cars etc for our pre-schoolers to play with in the gravel.   If you have something you would be willing to donate, please contact Mrs. Sevareid at kim.sevareid@k12.sd.us  or 605-495-4183

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:
Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests)                 Co-Prom Advisor
7&8 BBB Coach
Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested:  linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

Sal’s Drive Inn (Letcher) is looking for summer help.  If interested please contact Kim at khsolarqueen@gmail.com  or 605-553-7534.  Who wouldn’t want to work at an ice cream place?

Countryside Living in Mitchell is looking for summer help.  Check out their ad at

UPCOMING
Friday – April 15th: JH/HS Track @ Home       
                            U10 at 5:30 and U12 at 6:30
                            Testing: Jr LA test 8:30, 5th ELA and 3rd ELA
                            Act II Play Practice – 7:45              
                            Ducks vs. Tea 6:00
Saturday – April 16th:  U6-U8-U10-U12 @ Springs    
                            HS Track at Corn Palace Relays    
                            Hunt Safe 8 to noon
Sunday – April 17th: Ducks @ West Central 4:00
Monday – April 18th: U10 & U12 @ Woony 5:30
                           Joint Track at SC       
                           Act I Play Practice 7:45
                           Ducks vs. Canton 6:30
                          Testing: Jr Math
Tuesday – April 19th: HS Track @ Cor/Stick Invite – Bus @ 11:15    
                          Golf @ Chester Invite
                          U6 & U8 vs Woony 5:30 SC  
                          Testing 5th ELA    
                          MS Tutoring    
                          Act II 7:45
Wednesday – April 20th:  WWTS – Artesian 1st Lutheran
                        JH/HS Track @ Home    
                        Cadaver Trip    
                        4th Math Testing
                        Act I practice 7:45
Today’s Menu:  Fish Nuggets – Mashed Potatoes/Gravy – Broccoli – Salad Bar – Angel Biscuit & Jelly – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s Breakfast:  Breakfast Wrap – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice
    Menu: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich – Oven Fries – Mixed Vegetables – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Dreams are what get you started.  Discipline is what keeps you going. – Jim Ryun