Thursday, September 9, 2021

Thursday-September 9th (Blue Day)

SCHS is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, September 15th from 12:00-3:00 PM.  Blood donations are urgently needed right now and we still have plenty of time slots available.  If you are able and willing to donate please call Megan Wilson (495-4183) to schedule an appointment!

No JH FB practice. HS practice 4:15-6:00 in Forestburg.
HS FB practice @ SC

The Volleyball ladies will defend their home court today with games vs. MC at SC.  Junior high will begin at 5:15 followed by Varsity.  http://blackhawks.liveticket.tv/ and Santel 107

Results of 281 Cross Country
Girls Varsity:
Hannah Terkildsen    3rd
Lizzie Boschee        15th
Trinity Boschee        16th
Emilie Lindgren      18th
2ND PLACE AS A TEAM!!!!
Boys Varsity:
Braxton Gentles    3rd
Jeff Boschee          4th
Josh Tucker           9th
Carter Hitchcock   16th
1ST PLACE AS A TEAM!!!!!

JV Girls:
Hudson Fouberg     4th
JV Boys:
Sam Baruth      3rd
Shiloh Senska   17th
Great Job---Blackhawks!!!!

Reminder-Picture retake day will be Monday, September 13th between 1PM and 2PM.  There is a retake fee of $5 and we ask that you return the original packet of prints.  If your child hasn’t been photographed yet this year, please stop in the office and get a picture order form and have your student bring that to Mark, the photographer, on retake day.

Reminder to students and parents we will be taking eligibility today.

Activity passes are available through the school.
Student pass (Kdn - 12th) $25.00
Adult pass $45.00
Family pass $85.00

HELP NEEDED!!! SC School lunchroom needs a person/persons interested in subbing in the lunchroom. If interested, please contact Laura Conrad by calling the school line or emailing her directly at laura.conrad@k12.sd.us

Looking forward-Thursday, September 16th we will have a 12:30 dismissal, with parent teacher conferences to follow from 1-7.  Friday, September 17th will be a no school day.

Get ready for 2021 Homecoming!  The dress up days include;
Monday-wear college gear
Tuesday-Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday-Dress like your favorite Disney character
Thursday-Dress in your Hawaiian gear
Friday-Wear your favorite Blackhawk Colors (or parade attire)
The parade theme will be Fairy Tales/Storybook

September Breakfast
September Lunch
September FFVP
September Calendar

Extra Curricular
Friday Football Schedule:
Varsity game in Forestburg @ 7PM vs Jim River (Scotland/Menno) Springs minibus will leave at 4:30. Black Jerseys will be worn.
Tune in to Santel 108 or http://wessingtonspringsspartans.liveticket.tv/
*All home FB games at SC, Woonsocket, or WS will broadcast on Santel 108 or the Spartans Liveticket

2021 Warbird Volleyball Tournament Information for Saturday, September 11th.  The ladies will compete with SBA at 11:00 followed by Langford at 12:00 and Leola Frederick at 3:00.  

The Sept 13th JV game vs Miller/Highmore-Harrold in Wessington Springs has been cancelled due to low numbers on MHH side. The junior high game is still on for that date. We tried to find another JV game but were unable to.

Dean of Students Announcement
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.

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.

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 🙂

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. 

Upcoming
Friday-September 10th-Orange Day
FB VS Scotland/Menno @ SC
VB 9-12 @ Woony (3:45-6)
VB 7-8 @ SC (3:45-6)

Saturday-September 11th
V VB Tourney @ Wolsey

Monday-September 13th-Blue Day
School Board Mtg
JH/JV FB vs. Miller/HH @ WS
V FB practice @ WS
VB (9-12) @ SC
CC @ Arlington
Picture Retake Day

Tuesday-September 14th-Orange Day
VB game @ WS (7,8,C,JV,V)
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony

Wednesday-September 15th-Blue Day
JH & HS FB practice @ Woony
VB 9-12 @ SC
VB 7-8 @ Woony
Blood Drive
WWTS 3:45-5:30

Thursday-September 16th-Orange Day-12:30 Dismissal
Parent teacher Conf. (1-7)
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony 4-6
No VB Bractice
CC Chamberlain Invite (2:30?)

Friday-September 17th-NO SCHOOL
FB vs. Wagner @ Wagner
VB 9-12 @ SC
NO 7-8 VB

This week's Breakfast options-Pick 1 Breakfast Item.  Ultimate Breakfast Round, Apple or Cherry Frudel, Cinnamon Toast-Pick 2 Breakfast Items-Cereal Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks

Today's Lunch-Beef Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Roll & Jelly, Fresh Muskmelon

Tomorrow's Lunch-Cheese Breadsticks, Marinara Sauce, Steamed Carrots, Fresh Plum

Next 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