Tuesday, September 11, 2018

September 11, 2018


Tuesday – September 11, 2018
Orange Day
Happy Birthday Sean Bitterman!

Good Luck to the VB team as they host Springs today in Woonsocket.  First serve is at 4:00 with the 7th grade followed by 8th, C, JV, and Varsity.  The Woonsocket Boosters will be selling pizza for $2/slice tonight.

Good Luck to the Cross Country team as they travel to Arlington today.

7-12 FB practice is at Woony today.

Anyone interested in line judging tonight in Woonsocket?  The pay for doing JV and V is $35.  Please let me know as soon as possible.    Thanks      Tim McCain tim.mccain@k12.sd.us

The synopsis from last night’s school board meeting can be found at

If you need picture retakes, please make sure the office has your original packet.

Homecoming Week is right around the corner.  SC’s High School Student Council has established the following dress up days for us!
   Monday – September 17th – Biker Day                   Tuesday – September 18th – Nerd Day
   Wednesday – September 19th – Rock Star Day     Thursday – September 20th – Space Day (Galaxy, Alien)
Friday – September 21st – Spirit Day

ACADEMICS
Thursday, September 13th Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held from 1:00-7:00pm.  MS & HS students who have parents attend conferences will receive bonus points in the class.  If your parent can’t attend conferences, they are encouraged to call or e-mail your teachers prior to September 20th.

REMINDER for the World of Work Students: Your time sheet is DUE the first day of each school week to Miss. Ronning by 3:45 PM! There are several students who have not turned sheets in or checked in with Miss. Ronning at all. You also need to remember to check into Google Classroom for any assignments posted on there. 

We encourage parents and students to utilize their portals – a great way to stay on top of missing assignments and failing grades.  If you need help feel free to contact Mary at school or mary.ackman@k12.sd.us

ATHLETICS
5/6th Boys and Girls Basketball sheets will be distributed today.  Please return them to the office no later than Friday, September 21st.  You can find a copy of the form at

We have made an addition to the JH football schedule.   The JH team will be playing Lower Brule on October 1st in Wessington Springs at 4:30 pm.   The Updated schedule can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M07RSuyKQ7_HaR6BoR6CAPg8r6iHG9jI/view?usp=sharing

FFA
The following FFA members have NOT turned in either their signature pages and/or dues for FFA. Please get these to Miss. Ronning ASAP!  Sam and Casady Dean, Hannah Dickson, Royce Hunter, Cole Moody, Austin Schmit, Katie Schmit, Cayden and Tryce Slykhuis, and Leighton Tarbox.

FFA members who do not have their own FFA jacket and tie/scarf, are encouraged to apply for a scholarship through the SD FFA Foundation to receive one, please see Miss. Ronning for the application. Applications are due September 20th.  

FFA parents - we are in need of volunteers to work the homecoming tailgate and to bake cookies and/or bars for the tailgate on September 21st. If you are able to help with either, please e-mail Miss. Ronning, jessica.ronning@k12.sd.usfor more information.

Crystalyx fundraising packets were sent home with each of the kids, there were 10 cards in each packet. More are available at the request of the students. It is important that students bring back ALL sold and unsold cards - if kids do not bring back all cards, they owe the chapter $20 per card. The cards and money need to be turned in by October 8th. Reminder - students who plan on attending state convention in April are required to sell at least $200 in fundraisers, whether it be Crystalyx cards or fruit sales. 

T-shirts will be arriving on Thursday - if you have not paid yet please do so! You will be able to pick up at parent-teacher conferences.


COMMUNITY
The Sanborn County Auditor’s and Treasurer’s office will be closed on September 10th and 11th due to meetings in Pierre.  The rest of the courthouse offices will be open.

Dakota Wesleyan is hosting a VB camp for players in grades K-5th on Saturday, September 29th.  More information as well as the registration form can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ICXMFCe77sk776cazuIqgSjBu0o72kj/view?usp=sharing

BOOSTERS
Concession workers for Saturday, September 15th are: Nichol Tarbox, Jerome Evans, Jeff & Melissa Wormstadt, and Jenni Greenway

Youth Blackhawk gear is available now!   You can find pictures at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S13nF-meYNZnGYWFvqyYPOZrXQo_Fb0P/view?usp=sharing Orders are due September 14th.  Checks payable to SC Boosters 

UPCOMING
Wednesday – Sept 12th Blue: HS FB @ Woony           
                  7-12 VB @ Woony
                  WWJ @ Artesian     
                 Rock Solid @ Letcher
Thursday – Sept 13th Orange: Parent Conferences 1:00-7:00     12:30 Dismiss
                  9-12 VB @ Woonsocket 6:00      
                  JH/HS FB @ Woony                  
Friday – Sept 14th: No School     9-12 VB @ Woony 9:00am       
                 FB @ Redfield  Bus 4:00 from Woony
Saturday – Sept 15th: VB vs. Oldham/Ramona @ SC (Farmer/Susan F-P) JH/JV/V 1:00
Monday – Sept 17th Blue Day: Biker Day 
               Coronation 7:00 pm
                JV FB vs. Stanley County @ Springs 4:30            
                7-12 VB @ SC               
                V FB @ Springs  
               Joint Band Practice @ Woonsocket  
Tuesday – Sept 18th: Orange Day          Nerd Day    
                VB @ Wolsey/Wessington 4:30 7th/8th/C/JV/V
                JH FB @ Stanley County 4:30   
                HS FB @ Woony
Today’s Menu: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich – Oven Fries – Mixed Vegetables – Salad Bar – Fruit/Milk
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Apple Bosco Stick       Menu: BBQ Chicken on a Bun

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