Monday, February 5th 2024-Orange Day

This week, is for Mrs. Amundson! The positive sunshine roaming the hallways with that fantastic smile that tells us everything will be alright:) It's National School Counselor's week. She's the master listener, college prep planner, and wonderful person and teacher. We are so blessed to have you Mrs. A!
Happy National School Councilor Week!

If you would like to add a contribution to the family of Gary Goudy the student body pulled in $2,020.40. This leaves the 10% challenge total at $202.04! If you would like to see our number keep climbing contact megan.wilson@k12.sd.us david.steele@k12.sd.us or send your contribution to 40405 SD Hwy 34 Forestburg, SD 57314 On Friday, February 9th we will be here to close the curtain, and bring you the grand finale number!

We had a fantastic representation from the spelling bee contest on Saturday.
Keira Pollard pulled in an impressive win with 1st place in the 5th grade level. That win took her to the 4th-8th grade competition where she ended the day in 3rd!
In fourth grade Hunter Morris received 3rd, 3rd grade was Aiden Zard who took home an impressive 2nd place, and rounding out the 6th grade division was Kelly Wilson ending in 4th.

Cooper Goldammmer put down an impressive 16 second pin this weekend in Redfield.

The following students owe for the Mitchell Powerlifting registration $30/each from Dec, 2nd

Miley Adams, Cami Edwards, Tori Hoffman, and Clay Moody. Please give the money to Mr. Steele or Gayle.

Both the girls and boys were on the road at Wolsey Saturday. The final for the boys game was 35-74 with Wosey-Wessington coming out on top. No stats were reported for the girls game.
Boys stats
Jeff Boschee 14 points 2 rebounds
Trey Moody 8 points 6 rebounds
McCoy Schultz 5 points 1 assists 2 rebounds

Here is today's basketball update for the JH and C games.
5PM- JH Girls
6PM- JH Boys
7PM- C-game Boys
Big Bus will leave Woonsocket 3:15PM and SC 3:30PM

Lunchroom News: 

Follow this link for more information: https://5il.co/24nft. The Food Service Department is excited to offer My School Menus Mobile App as a valuable nutrition resource. You can access the web version by visiting out website at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1329.  

*Items on menu's are still subject to change

Extra Curricular}
The girls and boys JV/V will play Parkston at SC on Tuesday, January 6th
JV girls 4
JV boys 5
V girls 6:15
V boys 7:45
SC Post Prom will be serving Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches at the Double Header Basketball games on Feb. 6th.  $7 for a sandwich, chips and water or $5 for a sandwich.  Come hungry and thank you for supporting Post Prom! 

A “Pop A Shot” contest will be held during Tuesday night’s basketball game vs. Parkston at the Sanborn Central gym on February 6. Participants will have the opportunity to win a liter of pop by making a basket and paying $1. The proceeds from this contest will be given to the family of Reba Carothers, 12-year old from Wessington Springs who recently succumbed to her injuries she sustained from being struck by a vehicle on January 26. Donations are appreciated and will be distributed to Reba’s family to assist with expenses.

Little Hawks Cheer Camp is scheduled for February 10th at the Woonsocket gym. Pre-K 2nd grade is from 1-2 and 3-8th grade is at 2:30-3:30.

Little Blackhawks Cheep Camp
Registration

Save the date-February 15 is Sr. night at SC vs. ILP

Feb. 23

Boys BB at Wess. Springs

4PM- JH Boys-  Steele will drive Mini bus leaving SC at 3:00PM, Pick up Woony at 3:15PM

5PM- C Boys- Big Bus will leave SC at 4PM, Pick up Woony at 4:15PM

6:15PM- JH Boys

7:30PM- V Boys

KWL 3 on 3 Tournament - Kimball, SD

When: Saturday, March 2nd

Grades: 3rd-6th, Boys and Girls

Click here for registration information.

MS Updates

February 5th
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Notes from Ms. Amundson

Boys State 2024

Ms. Amundson will be speaking with the juniors about the opportunity to apply for and attend Boys State. Boys State is an opportunity that allows students to understand the American system of government, appreciate the responsibilities of citizenship and learn fundamental principles of leadership. This year, Boys State will take place in Aberdeen, SD at Northern State University from May 27-May 31, 2024. They are now accepting applications through May 1st, 2024. You can apply via this link: https://www.southdakotaboysstate.com/boys-state-application/

Our local Artesian and Letcher American Legion Auxiliary's pick the candidates if there is more that one student who would like to attend.

Youth Trooper Academy - Juniors and Seniors:

On Tuesday, February 6^th at 8:15 AM, Samantha Pulse from the SD Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol will be coming to talk with juniors and seniors about the Youth Trooper Academy program that will be held this summer. We look forward to having our students hear about this opportunity.

Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps applications are open

Applications are now open for incoming 7th and 8th graders to attend the Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps. Applications are due March 31, so please help share the news with students and parents. You may find the Spread the News Promotional Toolkit useful, which includes a parent letter template and social graphics. These five-day career camps will allow students to explore exciting careers, meet professionals, and dive into hands-on activities that unleash creativity and ignite passion. Below are the camp dates and locations. Find the application form here. Each camp will accept 100 participants. As mentioned earlier, the deadline to apply is March 31. Students are expected to be notified of acceptance via email by mid-April 2024. If availability is limited at a particular site, preference will be given to students from school districts categorized as Title I or as having high absenteeism during COVID. The Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps are a partnership of the South Dakota Board of Regents, South Dakota Technical Colleges, South Dakota businesses and industry, and the South Dakota Department of Education (DOE). The camps are funded with federal dollars available to DOE through the American Rescue Plan Act. Questions? Contact Molly Weisgram.

                Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps Dates & Locations:

June 16-20, 2024 | University of South Dakota + Southeast Technical College

June 23-27, 2024 | University of South Dakota + Southeast Technical College

July 7-11, 2024 | Black Hills State University + South Dakota Mines + Western Dakota Technical College

July 7-11, 2024 | Northern State University + Lake Area Technical College

July 7-11, 2024 | South Dakota State University + Mitchell Technical College

July 14-18, 2024 | Black Hills State University + South Dakota Mines + Western Dakota Technical College

July 14-18, 2024 | Dakota State University + Mitchell Technical College

July 14-18, 2024 | Northern State University + Lake Area Technical College

July 14-18, 2024 | South Dakota State University + Lake Area Technical College

Community 

February 10th join Artesian Fire Department in hosting a cancer benefit for Brad Zobel. Brad is a firefighter and the department secretary and has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver.
Doors open at 4 with a 5:30 supper and auction. The meal will be a whole hog BBQ and a free will donation for Brad hosted by the Fire Department. A engraved Ruger 10-22 and a Henry .22 Magnum Lever Action will be on the gun raffle.

https://5il.co/29pfb

Sophie Kelly and Letcher Junior Post 93 Legion Auxiliary are collecting gently used shoes for Veterans again this year. A collection box is located outside the office.

Wednesday February 7th will be the next food pantry giveaway from 4-when boxes are gone at the Sanborn Co. Courthouse.

Upcoming
Saturday, February 3rd
G/B B-Ball @ Wolsey
3/4 girls b-ball @ SC
Wrestling @ Redfield
Mitchell Area Spelling Bee
JH girls b-ball @ Kimball

Monday. February 5th
JH G/B B-Ball @ Iroquois G @ 6 B @ 7
Girls practice at SC
Boys practice at @ Woony

Tuesday, February 6th
Grade 8 NEAP testing
G/B B-Ball vs. Parkston @ SC starting @ 4

Wednesday, February 7th
Sonshine Club 
Girls B-Ball @ SC
Boys B-Ball @ Woony
Sonshine Club
WWTS 3:50-5:30

Thursday, February 8th
Eligibility
JH G/B B-Ball vs. MC @ SC
Girls b-ball @ SC
Boys b-ball at Woonsocket

Friday, February 9th
G/B B-Ball @ Highmore

Saturday, February 10th
Wrestling @ Huron

Monday, February 12th
JH G/B B-Ball @ JVC
G b-ball practice @ Woony
B b-ball practice @ SC

Tuesday, February 13th
G/B B-Ball vs. JVC @ Woony
5/6 girls b-ball practice @ SC (Raleigh Larson)

Wednesday, February 14th
Girls B-Ball @ Woony
Boys B-Ball @ SC
CBH Academic Fest
WWTS 3:50-5:30

Thursday, February 15th
Eligibility
B/G B-Ball vs. ILP @ SC 4:00 start-Senior Night

Friday, February 16th-12:30 Early Dismissal
G B-Ball @ Woony
B B-Ball @ SC

Saturday, February 17th
JH G/B B-Ball Tourney @ WS
Wrestling TBA

Sunday, February 18th
G B-Ball @ SC 4-5:15

Monday, February 19th-NO SCHOOL
G B-Ball @ SC
B B-Ball @ Woony

Tuesday, February 20th 
G B-Ball Regions 
B-Ball @ Woony