Today's Announcements
Another joint band practice will take place today. Sanborn Central students will leave at 9:30 for Woonsocket. Woonsocket students will leave class at 9:40 for rehearsal. Rehearsal will conclude at 10:50 where Woonsocket students return to class. Sanborn Central students will be back by 11:00 for lunch. This means students will miss 2nd period both days. These students are: Sanborn Central - (8th)Teagan Moody (9th) Alex Schelske, Bryce Larson, Caleb Kneen, Evan Easton, Payton Uecker, (11th) Casady Dean (12th)Dana Schelske, Dayton Easton
Parents and students, today will be a 12:30 dismissal with parent teacher conferences to follow from 1-7. Tomorrow will be a no school day.
Mr. Garry will be in Woonsocket from 5:00-5:00 and SC from 5:10-7:00
Mr. Olsen will be at Sanborn from 2-4:25 and Woonsocket from 4:35-7.
Mr. Welch will be leaving for Woonsocket at 4:00.
Eligibility will take place every Thursday unless specified.
HS & JH FB practice in Woony from 4:00-5:30. HS in just helmets. JH in full pads.
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony 4-6
No VB Practice
CC Chamberlain Invite-bus lvg Woony @ 12
This Weeks Breakfast Option-Pick one breakfast item-Grape or Strawberry Uncrustable Sandwich, Chocolate, Banana Muffin, Banana Chocolate Chunk BeneFIT, Breakfast Bar
Pick two items-Cereal, Reeses-Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix
Today's Lunch-Flame Broiled Steakburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Kiwi
Thursday's FFV-(will be serving our FFV in the morning due to early dismissal) Strawberries
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Upcoming Announcements
Monday, September 20th Jostens will be here to talk to the Sophomores and Seniors starting at 1:00
On Friday the Sept. 24, the Blackhawk's parade will start at 1:00pm. The theme this year (voted on by the student council) is “Fairy Tales/Story Book”. Businesses who are interested in participating in the parade can sign up when lining up for the parade at 12:30 by PVCC. The football game against the TDAACDC (Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian) Thunderhawks will start at 7:00pm in Forestburg.
The middle school students and staff are in need of a trailer and pickup for the parade on September 25th in Woonsocket. Volunteers may contact Mrs. Vermeulen at 495-4183
If you are interested in buying your high school or middle school student a planner for $3.50 please contact Mrs. Vermeulen at 495-4183
The cookie dough from the volleyball fundraiser will be delivered to the Woonsocket school tomorrow at 12:30 pm. The players will help sort the cookie dough and will be delivering it to those of you that purchased it. Thanks!
Congratulations to our 2021/2022 Homecoming Court- Hannah Dickson, Teya Moody, Reed Senska, Mason Moody, Trace Slykhuis and Noah Wormstadt. Coronation will take place on Monday, September 20th at 7PM.
Get ready for 2021 Homecoming! The dress up days include;
Monday- Dress like your favorite Disney character
Tuesday-Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday-Wear college gear
Thursday-Dress in your Hawaiian gear
Friday-Wear your favorite Blackhawk Colors (or parade attire)
The parade theme will be Fairy Tales/Storybook
Calling all who love a sweet, salty, or creamy treat! SC Juniors have begun their fall fundraising for prom. They have Walnut Grove Fudge, Gaylen’s Gourmet Popcorn, and Dimock Cheese to tantalize your taste buds. They will be selling until September 24. If you are interested and don’t hear from your favorite junior, email susan.farrell-poncelet@k12.sd.us to place your order.
A special Thank You to the Booster Club for your generous contributions to our homecoming week!
The booster club will be providing a candy treat for Homecoming Week to each of the following; best dressed 2 elementary boys, 2 elementary girls, 1 middle school boy, 1 middle school girl, 1 high school boy, 1 high school girl, and 1 staff member.
For the parade entries, a assigned crew will judge the floats and choose a winner. The winning float will receive a Root Beer Float the following week.
Also, the booster club has approved to pay for $25 worth of materials for each parade float. However, they will have to give us the receipts so we can have them on file.
Last but not least the Booster Club will again this year provide us with Friday's Lunch of Walking Taco's/Hotdogs. We appreciate our Booster Club and are blessed with the best!
FB Schedule for the week.
Friday: Varsity game in Wagner with 7:00 kickoff. 4:00 leave time from 34/281 Junction. Woony & SC will transport players to junction to get on a Springs' bus. Red Raiders Live: Wagner will stream game and link can be found on Wagner Website
Wagner Live StreamWagner will be hosting a Football Game Tailgate from 5:30-7:00 with a burger or brat plate with chips-bar-water for $6.00 a plate.
The JH and JV FB teams will both be in action on Monday with the JV defending the home field at Forestburg vs. Wagner and the JH traveling to Wagner. Both games will be a 5:00 start time and the JH will leave at 3:00 from the Junction.
Come cheer on the VB ladies Tuesday, September 21st at SC vs. Wolsey-Wessingtion. The 7th grade will start the evening at 3:45 followed by 8th, C, JV, and V.
5th/6th grade girls and boys basketball will be starting at the end of September. Forms and a schedule will be sent home with the students and are due back to the office by Friday, September 24th. Our first practice will be September 27th at Sanborn Central. If you have any questions contact Kayla Olson (605) 999-3560.
Dean of Students Announcement
The next ACT test is October 23, 2021. The deadline to register is September 19, 2021 and must be done online. The closest testing locations are Mitchell and Huron.
Juniors, seniors, and parents - if you have any issues registering for the ACT, please email me or stop by my office.
The juniors and seniors will be attending the college and career fairs in Mitchell on Wednesday, September 22nd. We will be leaving at 8:15 am and should hopefully be back by around 1:00 pm. Please bring around $15 for lunch - we will be eating at Pizza Ranch following the fairs. We will arrive back to school at around 12:30-1:00 in the afternoon.
NCRC:
All seniors will be taking the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) on Tuesday, September 28 in the middle school lab at 8:15 am. Seniors - please bring your chrome-book fully charged, a calculator, and a pencil to the exam.
The financial aid (FAFSA) night will be held in Woonsocket this year on Monday, October 4th at 5:30 pm. All seniors and parents/guardians are invited to come and learn the step-by-step process to filling out the FAFSA form. All seniors who are planning on going to college should fill out the FAFSA. Morgan Huber from MTC will be there to answer any questions and to lead the presentation. If you are not able to attend the FAFSA night, please reach out to Miss Amundson for any questions regarding the FAFSA.
Juniors - ASVAB:
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 at 8:15 am in the middle school lab. All juniors are required to take this test and should come with their chromebooks fully charged. This test provides career information and determines whether you are qualified to join the military service. The ASVAB does not count towards a class grade. For more questions regarding this exam, please contact me.
-Miss Amundson 🙂
Community
Letcher Community Church is kicking off Sunday School and youth programs for the 2021 - 2022 school year! We welcome you to join us for Sunday Services and Youth Programs!
9/22 - SonShine Club (grades K-5) will meet at the Letcher Community Church from 3:45 - 5:30 PM (meal / snack provided). Forms to ride the bus to SonShine club will be available in the office or at the Letcher Community church. Questions call Tim Pulkrabek 770-9663 or Jessica White 261-8647. SonShine Club is held every other Wednesday.
9/22 - Confirmation (grades 6-8) will meet at the Letcher Community Church from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (meal / snack provided). Questions call Tim Pulkrabek 770-9663. Confirmation is held every other Wednesday.
Upcoming
Friday-September 17th-NO SCHOOL
FB vs. Wagner @ Wagner
VB 9-12 @ SC
NO 7-8 VB
Saturday-September 18th
VB game vs ORR @ Rutland-7,8,JV,V
Monday-September 20th-Blue Day (Homecoming Week)
Disney Day
Coronation-7 PM
Jostens talk to Soph. and Seniors
JH FB game vs Wagner @ Wagner
JV FB game vs Wagner @ SC
V FB practice @ SC
VB (7-8) @ Woony
VB (9-12) @ SC
Tuesday-September 21st-Orange Day
Favorite Pajama's
VB game @ SC vs Wolsey/Wess (7,8,C,JV,V)
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony
Wednesday-September 22nd-Blue Day
College Gear
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony
VB (9-12) @ SC
VB (7-8) @ Woony
Dell Rapids CC
Junior/Seniors to College Fair
WWTS 3:45-5:30
Sonshine Club (3:45-5:30)
Confirmation-Letcher 6-8
Thursday-September 23rd-Orange Day
Hawaiian Gear
VB game @ Iroquois (7,8,C, JV,V)4:00
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony
Friday-September 24th-Blue Day
Spirit Day
5-6 B-Ball Forms Due
FB vs. Tripp/Delmont/Armour ACDC @ SC
No VB practice
Breakfast options for the week of September 20th-Pick one breakfast item-Dutch Waffle, Fruit & Yogurt Parfait, Cinnamon or Strawberry Cream Cheese, Bagel Mini
Pick 2 Breakfast Items:Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks
Monday's Lunch-Turkey Club Croissant, Glazed Carrots, Fresh Watermelon
FFV-Red Pepper Sticks
