Wednesday, October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017

Wednesday – October 11, 2017
Blue Day
Friday ends our 1st Qtr – are you ready?
HS Students – Remember that the back row parking (parking lot by the high school wing) is reserved for seniors!!!!!
Cross Country members are attending the regional meet today.  We wish them the best!

It’s Quiz Bowl Season already!!!!!  http://www.q107radio.com/quizbowl/

HS FB at Woonsocket today.

WWTS in Artesian today.              

 Rock Solid in Letcher today.

9-12 VB at SC and 7/8th VB at Woonsocket today.

No Band or lessons today…..HS report to the gym for study hall.  8th band has study hall with Mrs. Ischen, 7th with Mrs. Vermeulen, and 6th with Mrs. Ischen.

JUNIORS – Little Caesar sheets are due today to Ms. Farrell-Poncelet!

Wanted Basketball Cheerleaders (7-12) signup sheet is in the office.  Please sign up by noon on Friday, October 13th.

5/6th Boys Basketball Players – Thursday with Mitchell Christian the 5th boys will play only.

The following students will be attending the All-State Chorus prep day at SDSU in Brookings on Thursday, October 12th:  Lucy N, Ellie K, Alexis K, Katie M, Kendra M, Dayton E, Harley K, and Leighton T.  The bus will be departing SC at 6:30 am.​

FLU SHOT CLINIC – MONDAY, October 16th
The Sanborn County Office of child and Family Services will host the Annual Flu Shot Clinic - October 16th.  Forms were previously sent home with students and available on line. Parents can access the forms by going to our web site - click on the Forms and Publications tab in the upper right corner, click on Google Drive, Health Folder, and Flu Shot Folder.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxqWDgwTHOqefm9Db1VQVTRpYmFLZGdUYkl2cV9nM0xfdXVNNC1Kcmw3dVQxOEo2TWVGdlk     The Consent Form gives Marla permission to give the shot.  The Intake Form is to verify insurance.  Any questions feel free to call Marla or Jolene at 796-4510.  Parents accompanying their child should plan on being here between 8:30 and 10:00.  Please contact Mary at 495-4183 or mary.ackman@k12.sd.us if you want to hold your little ones hand!  Then we will wait until you are here to administer their immunization.

ACADEMICS
Parents of students grades 6-12!!!!  A reminder that every parent and student (unless you have over due bills with the school) is welcome to a parent portal.  The portal can be accessed from any computer or smart phone.  This is a great way of seeing assignments, when they are due, points given, attendance records, teacher comments, and the list goes on!  If you are having problems with your portal, need an account set up, or want to see if your student has one and is using it just contact Mary at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us

Eligibility and MS Updates are due at noon tomorrow!

All grades need to be on report cards by 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 18th.

Next week is Character Counts week – Monday is Citizenship Day – Wear Purple, Tuesday is Fairness Day – Wear Orange, Wednesday is Responsibility Day – Wear Green, Thursday is Respect Day – Wear Yellow, Friday is Caring & Trustworthiness Day – Wear your Blue & Red (School Spirit Day) A full list of the days and activities can be found at

Attention: Students in Grades 5 -12 who are committed to providing community service. You are eligible to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. See Mrs. Johnson for more details or go to https://spirit.prudential.com/

Juniors & Seniors - Start considering what dual credit courses you would like to take in the spring. The classes are up online now at the SDMyLife site. Please let me know when you decide on the class or classes you will be taking. Starting November 20th an online application process will be available and we will start applying then. 

The South Dakota Air National Guard will host a career day on November 1st from 8:00am – 12:00pm. Go hear and see what it’s like to serve part-time in the Air National Guard 1 weekend/mo & 2 weeks/year. Learn how you can gain valuable career-building skills and receive generous benefits, like money for college, while serving near your home and living life your way. This is your chance to get all your questions answered and discover what the Air National Guard has to offer you!  There will be an exclusive base tour, fighter jet launches (F-16’s), food, information, and door prizes! Call/text TSgt Ellefson at (605) 359-2669 or TSgt Jordan Snyder at (605) 359-6778 to reserve your spot
More information can be found at

A question was asked at the FASFA meeting regarding the programs covered under Build Dakota at the various schools.  A complete list can be found at

ATHLETICS
The PINK Blackhawk apparel from FANCLOTH is in. They will be available at the volleyball game in Woonsocket on Thursday or contact Tara Weber at 350-6468 to set up a time to pick it up. 

Blackhawk Football Schedule for Oct 9-13.
         Thursday – HS Practice at Wessington Springs – 4:00 pm
         Friday – HS Game vs. Winner – 7:00 pm
o   Senior Night – We will recognize seniors and their parents at about 6:45 pm. 

Friday’s football game with Winner will be broadcast on KWYR out of Winner and KOKK out of Huron.   Game will also be live streamed on http://winnerwarriorslive.com/football/    It is Senior Night.  We will be announcing senior cheerleaders and football players and their parents at about 6:45 pm.

3/4th Grade Boys basketball sign up forms are due back on Monday, October 16th.  The form can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeczNnQWQ5SDRUdDg/view?usp=sharing

3rd/4th Grade Girls Basketball​-- sign up forms will be sent home today, please return to the office no later than Wednesday, October 18th.   The form can be found at

The VB Gals will be hosting a Cancer Awareness Night on Tuesday, October 24th in Woonsocket.  Proceeds will go to Cathy Hegge and Coach Baruth.  Below is a link for the T-shirts that are being sold.  Checks can be made out to Whites Screen Printing.  Orders must be in by the 16thhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNHRZaFU3YVFYOTg/view?usp=sharing

4-10th Girls and 7/8th Boys interested in Trying out for a Spring/Summer Tri-State Ambush Basketball Team see Mary for more information.  Tryouts are on 11/12.

MUSIC
Marching band will leave here at 7:45 on Friday.  Sidney S and Michael H will be joining Catherine B, Samantha D, Renee F, Madi M, Sarah M, Chloe R, Adriana S, Katie S, Abby V, Dayton E, Brighten H, Mason M, Dana S, and Leighton T.  Bring your $7 for lunch to the office or Ms. Bratcher!

All State Chorus tickets go on sale – October 13thPlease visit the following link for All-State Chorus ticket information. 
http://www.sdhsaa.com/FineArts/Music/AllStateChorusOrchestra/TicketInformation.aspx
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 12:00pm (CT) on October 13th. Tickets can ONLY be purchased online, by phone, or at the box office at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.
BOOSTER CLUB
Concession workers for the 5/6th game on October 12th are: Stacy & Ivy Senska, JD and Jenny Easton, Jim and Angie Fridley

Concession workers for the October 16th VB game are: Kevin and Lynette Kingsbury, Bridgett Larson, Carol Nicholson, Jeff & Melissa Wormstadt, Dennis & Donna Morgan

UPCOMING
Thursday – October 12th – Orange Day:  VB vs. KWL @ Woony 4:00 JH/C/JV/V    
       Tutoring      
       HS FB @ Springs
       5/6th G/B vs. Mitchell C @ SC 4:00  
       All State Chorus Bus @ 6:30
       Eligibility/MS Updates-noon
Friday – October 13th – Blue Day:  END OF 1ST QTR – FB vs. Winner @ Springs (Sr Night) 
        5/6th Ball @ Woony 
        9-12 VB @ SC   7/8th VB @ SC  
        Band @ Sioux Valley Bus @ 7:45
Monday – October 16th – Orange Day:  VB vs. Cor/Stick @ SC (Knigge/Harless)
                       JH Scrimmage 4:15/C/JV/V      
       USD Rep 11:30    
       Flu Shot Clinic   
       3/4th BB forms due    
       Cancer Shirt orders due
Tuesday – October 17th – Blue Day: VB vs. Hit/Tulare 5:15 JH/JV/V   
        5/6th G/B vs. Springs @ Woony 6:00  
        All State Chorus at DWU       
       Tutoring
Wednesday – October 18th – Orange Day: Sonshine/Confirmation @ Letcher   
       WWTS @ Artesian  
       9-12 VB @ Woony   7-8th VB @ SC    
       Grades due at 3:00
       3/4th GBB forms due
Today’s Menu: Hamburger on a Bun – Sweet Potato Fries – Green beans – Salad Bar – Whole Grain Rice Crispy Bar – Fruit Choice - Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Muffin – String Cheese – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice
   Menu: Fish Nuggets – Mashed Potatoes/Gravy – Broccoli – Salad Bar – Angel Biscuit & Jelly – Fruit-Milk
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