Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Tuesday-September 7th (Blue Day)

Our deepest condolences go out to Mrs. Schmit and family in the loss of Myrna Moore.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, September 9th at Bittner Funeral Chapel.  View visitation and funeral service information at Myrna Moore Obituary

School pictures are here and will be going home with the kids today!  Picture retake day will take place Monday, September 13th between 1PM and 2PM.

Reminder to students and parents-We will begin eligibility Thursday, September 9th.

Keep up the momentum Volleyball ladies.  Games will kick off today in Woonsocket starting with 7th grade followed by 8th, C, JH and Varsity.  If you are unable to attend tune into http://blackhawks.liveticket.tv/volleyball/

A JH & JV game will take place in Chamberlain. Leave times are 2:15 from SC. 2:25 Woony & 2:45 from Springs. Players will wear white jerseys. JH begins @ 4:30 & JV @ 6:00. Have players bring money for food if riding bus home.

Varsity will practice from 4:00-6:00 in Woony (was a morning practice on original schedule)

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

There will be a High School Student Council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, September 8th) at lunch in Mrs. Wilson’s room.  This year's student council members are: Malorie M., Tryce S., Brighten H., Ellie E., Brady L, Kara W., Aubrey S., Morgan H. and Bryce L.

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

WWTS for Wednesday, September 8th has been cancelled.  It will resume on Wednesday, September 15th (3:45-5:30)

There will be a booster club meeting on Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00pm in the SC Commons. All are welcome to come!

September Breakfast
September Lunch
September FFVP
September Calendar

Extra Curricular
Football schedule for the week:
Wednesday:
JH & HS practice in Woony 4:00-6:15 Both are full pads

Thursday:
No JH practice. HS practice 4:15-6:00 in Forestburg. 

Friday:
Varsity game in Forestburg @ 7PM vs Jim River (Scotland/Menno) Springs minibus will leave at 4:30. Black Jerseys will be worn.

Needed: 1 person to be on the chain gang for the football game on Sept. 10.
Please contact Tim McCain at 495-4183 or e-mail at tim.mccain@k12.sd.us

The cross country bus to Wessington Springs will leave at 8:30 from Woonsocket tomorrow.  The gun will sound at 10:00

2021 Warbird Volleyball Tournament Information for Saturday, September 11th.

2021 Blackhawk Volleyball Schedule-With some leave times.

A junior high volleyball game is scheduled with Mt. Vernon/Plankinton on Oct. 4 at Woonsocket with a 4:30 start.  We will be playing either 3 or 4 matches as MVP has 26 girls and would like them to get some playing time.
The junior high volleyball girls are scheduled to be in Woonsocket that day.

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 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
Wednesday-September 8th-Orange Day
HS/JH FB practice @ Woony (4-6)
VB 9-12 practice@ Woony 3:45-6
VB 7-8 practice @ SC 3:45-6
281 CC Conference @ Springs
WWTS (3:45-5:30)

Thursday-September 9th-Blue Day
VB game vs. MC @ SC (JV, V)
HS FB practice @ SC

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

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-Tex Mex Chicken Flatbread, Fiesta Black Beans, Baked Tortilla Chips, Fresh Granny Apple
Tomorrow's Lunch-Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Strawberry Cup
Tomorrow's FFVP-Watermelon