Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Wednesday-September 8th (Orange Day)

Sanborn Central/Woonsocket earned a hard-fought victory yesterday in high school volleyball action. Set scores were 25-23, 15-25, 25-14, 17-25 and 15-6.  Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (5-1): Trista White had 12 kills, 26 digs and 2 ace serves while Brooke Doering had 12 kills and 2 blocks. Kenna Ochsner added 10 kills and 3 blocks for the Blackhawks. Teya Moody had 31 assists and 21 digs while Dayton Easton added 22 digs.

JH & JV teams competed in Chamberlain yesterday. JH won 14-0 & JV won 26-14

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.

Good Luck to our Cross Country runners as they track some miles in Wessington Springs at the Conference meet this morning.  Were proud of our runners Joshua Tucker, Carter Hitchcock, and Hudson Fouberg.

JH & HS FB will practice in Woony 4:00-6:15 Both are full pads
VB 9-12 practice@ Woony 3:45-6
VB 7-8 practice @ SC 3:45-6

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

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

There will be a booster club meeting this evening at 7:00pm in the SC Commons. All are welcome to come!

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.

September Breakfast
September Lunch
September FFVP
September Calendar

Extra Curricular
Football schedule for the week:
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

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 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
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

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

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-Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Strawberry Cup
Today's FFVP-Watermelon

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