Wednesday, October 23rd-Orange Day

The Varsity VB ladies were defeated by Hitchcock-Tulare last night with a score of 17-25, 11-25, and 19-25. That takes our team record to 16-8 and our 281 Conference Record to 5-2
Leaders
Aces
Addi Bartholow 3
Alexa Goertz 1
Tatiana Roberts 1
Kills
Liz Boschee 10
Kaylie Robinson 7
Assists
Kenzie Schley 12
Kali Hofer 10
Blocks
Liz Boschee 2
Kaylie Robinson 1
Digs
Kali Hofer 9
Addi Bartholow 8

JV is 13-1 with scores last night of 25-11 and 25-22
Kills
Kenzie Baruth 6
Kami Edwards 5
Jalyn Grassel 5

Digs
Hudson Fouberg 12
Cami Edwards 9
Kenzie Baruth 8

Assists
Addy Baruth 11

Blocks
Cami Edwards 1

Aces
Addy Baruth 1
Kenzie Baruth 1
Hudson Fouberg 1
Cami Edwards 1
Jayda Hohn 1

Today during 3rd block, all sophomores, juniors and seniors will report to Ms. Farrell-Poncelet's room for the reading and English ACT review session.
ACT Prep Sessions
Mrs. Wilson, Ms. Farrell-Poncelet, and Mrs. Olson-VanWinkle will have all the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take the ACT practice test for each subject during their regular class time.
To review the questions/answers, we will have two review sessions held during the regular school day.

WWSSC football will play Aberdeen Roncalli in the first round of playoffs on Thursday, Oct 24th at 7 PM. The game will be played at Dakotah Bank Field where Northern State University plays. Stream the game at https://www.aberdeenroncalli.org/activities-athletics/livestream

Press Release for Auditions

Children’s Auditions for THE SUPERHERO SHOW! Sanborn Central School District – Calling
Kindergarten-8th grade thespians in Forestburg, SD! Dakota Players is on the hunt for the next wave of superheroes to star in their original musical production, The Superhero Show! Ready to answer the call? Take note of the audition details below and get ready for a week of theatre fun! This production has roles for all ages, skills and experience levels - so no need to have superpowers (unless you already have some!). During the five-day intensive rehearsals, you'll learn the ropes of acting, singing and even dancing, all building up to a show-stopping performance. Plus, if you're an older child, you can learn how to work the sound and lighting equipment, adding some extra pizzazz to the show! So, let's band together, unite our powers, and create some theatrical magic!

NO EXPERIENCE OR ADVANCED PREPARATION IS NEEDED. Auditions for Dakota Players’ original musical production of The Superhero Show will be held on November 18 AT 3:30 at Sanborn Central School. Rehearsals will begin at 5:30 on November 18. This residency in Sanborn Central School District is made possible by the school district and Sanborn Central Booster Club with support from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and State Development, the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact Connie Vermeulen at 605-495-4183.

First quarter report cards will go home on Friday, October 25th

Today we will run eligibility

There will be an E-Sports meeting tomorrow at 10:45 in the multimedia room with Mr. Flatten. There we will discuss the games available and coordinate practice times. Games will be played at 5PM on various weeknights starting in November. You must be present at the school to participate in the games and practices will happen right after school on designated dates.

From the Lunchroom: 

Thank you for all who attended the Let's Talk Lunch meeting Wednesday evening. Below is a brief synopsis of topics that we touched on. 

Lunchroom Meeting Notes

Starting on Monday, October 28th, the Sanborn Central School will be making the following changes to the lunch program:
-PreK-2 will not be offered a la carte.
-Grades 3-5 will be offered a condensed version of a la carte
-Salad bar seconds will be of no charge including additional condiments
-During the 2025-2026 school year, PreK-2 will eat earlier at 11:00 and MS/HS students will eat at 12:00
-Sanborn Central School is forming a committee to look into the Farm to School Program to research its possible benefits to the school

*Seconds on entrée and sides will be available to all grades at a charge but the salad bar is free for seconds with the purchase of a meal. A la carte refers to the additional smart snacks that can be purchased at the end of a meal.

Sanborn Central is seeking a responsible Lunchroom Substitute to ensure smooth lunchroom operations and provide a positive dining experience for students. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting regular staff. Ideal candidates should be friendly, team-oriented, and efficient in a fast-paced environment. If interested, please contact Laura Conrad at 605-495-4183 or email her at laura.conrad@k12.sd.us.

From the office

Infinite Campus parent and student portal-MS and HS parent and students that do not have  a portal through infinite campus please talk to Laura in the office. This portal is a helpful tool to allow you to follow along with school year progress from grades, attendance, assignments and more!

Extra Curricular

The Hanson Earlybird JH Girls BB tourny will be Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Hanson School. (this is a later date than in the previous years). We are planning to take our JH girls BB team again this year.

Coach Rob Baruth

October 26th the JH VB will travel to Iroquois for the "Big Spike" VB Tournament. JH Iroquois VB Tournament The makeup date with Howard for volleyball will be Monday, Oct. 28.

The C match will start at 5:00, followed by JV and V.

There will be no junior high games as there season has ended and they are starting basketball.

Here are scheduled oral interp dates.

October 19th Golden Eagle 
October 25th Circle of Courage
October 26th Karl Mundt
November 1st Teddy's Roundup
November 2nd Pumpkinstakes

Districts November 6th
Regions November 19th
State December 6-7th

5/6th basketball
Monday, October 21st DO NOT have a girls team, just boys so the schedule should be 5:00PM 5^th Boys and 6:00PM  6^th boys vs Mitchell Christian

Chorus/Band

Congratulations TO THE FOLLOWING SC-W BAND STUDENTS BEING ACCEPTED TO THE AUGUSTANA BAND FESTIVAL!  The festival is on November 8-9 in Sioux Falls.

Honor Band: Andie Aughenbaugh

Blue Band: Emilie Lindgren & Brendan Evans

Gold Band: Temperance Salathe, Sage Treib, Halle Linn, Oscar Anderson, & Camden Rassel

*Please congratulate these students as they prepare to represent our schools at this prestigious event! 

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to attend the Region Music Festival in Platte on November 19th:  

Kaidence F, Ramsey F, Brooklyn L, Carley E, Landree Z, Kaylee A, Kelly W, Hayden S, Ayden K, Chloe S, and Levi H.

Please turn in your $8 for lunch to Mrs. Easton asap.

Here is the link to order tickets for the All-State Chorus & Orchestra concert which we be held on November 2^nd at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.  The Sanborn Central and Woonsocket quartets will both be seated in Chorus A.

https://www.sdhsaa.com/chorus-orchestra-ticket-info/

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to attend the Region Music Festival in Gregory on November 26th:

Evie O, Temperance S, Sean B, McKenzie U, Olivia C, Madi M, Lucy A, Miley A, Westen W, Ledoux B, Evan E, and Parker E.

Please turn in your $13 for meals to Mrs. Easton or Mrs. Karlen asap.

Here is the updated October Pep Band Schedule!

Friday, October 25 @ SC Volleyball Game.

*Please arrive between 6:30-6:45 pm! 

October 31-November 3 All-State Chorus at Sioux Falls
November 19 JH region music festival at Platte
November 26 HS region music festival at Gregory

SC-W FALL 2024 PEP-BAND SCHEDULE
Tues, October 15th-VB @ SC Call time 6:15PM
Friday, October 25th-VB @ SC (Sr. Night) Call time 6:15PM

Notes from Mr. Welch

The SCW FFA is hosting a Halloween party on October 26th from 4-6 in the Sanborn Central Gym! There will be games, face paintings, and candy.
FFA Halloween party

Below is the link for FFA fruit sales.
https://www.myfruitsale.com/pages/support-your-organization?code=VHQL-6069

Notes from Mrs. Gassman (Miss Amundson)

October 1st kicks off the start of South Dakota's Free College Application Period. From October 1st to November 30th our high school seniors can apply to any college in South Dakota for FREE!

On Friday, October 25th (orange day) during 1st block, all sophomores, juniors, and seniors will report to Mrs. Wilson's room for the math and science ACT review session.
Thank you so much for your cooperation with these ACT prep sessions!

The district ACT will be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 8:15. The cost is $55.50 per student, and payment can be made with cash or check made out to "Sanborn Central School". Please return payment to Mrs. Gassman. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Olson-VanWinkle, and Ms. Farrell-Poncelet will have the sophomores, juniors, and seniors take a practice ACT test in each subject (math, science, reading, and english) during their regular class period. The review sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd during 3rd block (reading and english in Ms. Farrell-Poncelet's room) and Friday, October 25th during 1st block (math and science in Mrs. Wilson's room).

The juniors will be taking the ASVAB on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 AM. (**Please note this date change as it has changed from October 22 to November 12).

The seniors will be taking the NCRC on Monday, November 18 at 8:30 AM.

Community

The Town & Kountry Kids 4-H Club Blue group invite you to participate in Trunk or Treat at the Letcher Ball Park Sunday, October 27th 2024 at 5PM sharp.
Trunk or Treat

The Artesian CIA invites you to come participate in our annual Trunk or Treat event at the Artesian Community Center parking lot on Sunday, October 27^th, 2024 @ 3PM.

Artesian Area WWTS to present Program
The Artesian Area WWTS will have a Bible based Halloween program on Wednesday, Oct. 30th at 5:00 pm at the Artesian First Lutheran Church. The kids will sing songs and read and portray Bible stories with corresponding snacks to go along with the stories. All are welcome especially parents and grandparents. We are looking forward to a time of fun and fellowship.

The next food giveaway is Wednesday, November 6th 2024 at 4PM until gone at the Sanborn County Courthouse.
November food pantry giveaway

Letcher American Legion Auxiliary hosting a Veterans Pot Luck supper Sunday November 10 at 5:30 . All veterans and their families welcome. Bring a dish to share and come support  our Veterans.

Also:  Letcher Legion Auxiliary is having a blood drive Monday November 11 from 2:30 to 6 pm at the Letcher community center. If you wish to donate call Sandi Ruml 770-0678.

Area students athletes ages 12U and 14U are invited to Havlik Football Camp on November 17th at the Wessington Springs football field. 

https://5il.co/2zgfv

Elk's Hoop Shoot free throw contest at the Huron Elks Lodge December 15th starting at 3:30
Elks Hoop Shoot Information

Here are the following church group days up until Christmas
Sonshine Club (Letcher) 3:45-5:30
10-23
11-6
11-20
12-4

12-11 Christmas Program WWTS (Artesian)3:45-5:30 10-23 10-30 11-6 11-13 11-20 11-27 12-4 12-11 12-18

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	THIS WEEK	NEXT WEEK
MONDAY		9-12 VB @ Woony 7th-8th @ SC 3:45-5:30 5/6 b-ball @ Woony vs. Springs G @ 6 B @ 7
TUESDAY		VB vs. MVP @ MV (2JH, C, JV, V) 5/6 b-ball 3:45-5:30 practice G@SC B @ Woony District ACT test 10-12th grade 8:15 start
WEDNESDAY		V VB practice only @ Woony 3:45-5:30
THURSDAY	1st Round of 11B Playoffs VB practice 9-12 @ Woony 3:45-5:30 VB practice 7-8 @ SC 3:45-5:30	All State Chorus SF VB practice V 3:45-5:30 @ SC 2nd Round 11B Playoff's
FRIDAY	1st block ACT prep VB-Senior Night @ SC vs. Bridgewater-Emery (2JH, C, JV, V) 4:00 start 5-6th B-Ball @ Woony vs. KWL G @ 4 B @5 G 6:00 B @ 7:00  Kibble Equipment Seminar 12:30-Mr. Welch Circle of Courage Oral Interp.	Teddy's Roundup Oral Interp.  All State Chorus 5/6th B-Ball @ Ethan G@6 B@7 VB practice V @ SC 3:45-5:30
SATURDAY	CC State RC FFA Haloween Party in the Gym Karl Mandt Oral Interp.	Pumpkinstakes Oral Interp.