Wednesday, April 16th 2025-Orange Day

      Information for the week of April 14th

It's Senior Project Day! Thank You to the judges that took time out of their schedule to help us out. Randy Bitterman will start the presentations off at 12:15 with the topic Creating a Video Game Level followed by Evan Easton Muth Electric Internship-Benifits of an Internship. 

Payton Uecker will speak on his experience Christmas at the Castle with his topic being Effects on Medical Debt and Caleb Kneen with the topic Weight Room Improvements-The Benefits of a Weight Lifting Class
Bryce Larson will conclude the day with his presentation on a College Career Fair with the topic Changed in the Workforce.

Summer School registration is due April 21st and the cost is a small group sessions for $15 and one-on-one sessions is $25.
Summer School Registration

Student Council is conducting the first Blackhawk Gear Swap!

Donate your old or outgrown Blackhawk clothing until Tuesday, April 29th! You can drop off CLEAN clothing at the school or send it to school with your student! Before the spring concert on Thursday, May 1st, stop by the Blackhawk Gear Swap and pick out what you want for a free will donation.
Blackhawk Clothing Swap

Teacher and Staff of the Year Due back on Thursday, April 17th
Do you have someone in mind who you believe to worthy to be nominated for Teacher of the Year or Classified Staff of the Year? Please follow the links to nominate. Here at Sanborn Central, we believe that our staff is second to none and deserves to be celebrated. Please help us do that by nominating an individual whom you believe makes a difference.

Teacher of the Year: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfViDfMuy3Hn0sQpHIdZu5lXXslYrBLssvq_OK4fy42X5JK-A/viewform?usp=sharing

Classified Staff of the Year: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwrFUVnO7ZqccFjci3CmkdtZmn8icpNSZ6hN6JeHBh50Q5Cg/viewform?usp=sharing

Yearbook Closet Cleanout! Limited quantities available. Contact susan.farrell-poncelet@k12.sd.us to claim and make arrangements for pickup/shipping and payment. Stock includes SIX from 2021 ($25 each), NINE from 2022 ($25 each), EIGHT from 2023 ($23 each), and 28 from 2024 ($40 each).

Order forms for this current school year will go out the first week in April. Here is the digital copy to order Yearbook Order Form
If you do not wish to order online, please contact Mrs. Farrell-Poncelet at susan.farrell-poncelet@k12.sd.us

The MS "Lock-In"/coronation will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 3:30-6:30.

The 2025 Drivers Ed classroom time will take place May 22nd, 23rd, 27th, and 28th this year right after the regular school year is complete. The behind the wheel portion will take place after the classroom portion is complete throughout June. Permission/registration forms along with the registration fees need to be turned in to either Mr. Korbel, in Woonsocket, or Sanborn school Office by April  25th. Click here for sign up information. 

Sanborn Central/Woonsocket Head Girls Basketball Coaching position is open with the retirement of Coach Rob Baruth.  Please email Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us or Corey.Flatten@k12.sd.us to submit your application.  The application should include: Letter of application, Resume, and letters of recommendation.  Open until filled.  

Attention.   Old Blackhawk Football jerseys are for sale.   We have most jerseys available that go back to 2007, when we first started the Blackhawk football coop.   Former Blackhawk football players will have first chance at their old jersey until May 1.   After May 1 jerseys can be sold to anyone.   $20 for a set of jerseys.  A set is same number black and white.   If someone only wants just the black jersey, it is still $20.   Contact Jason Kolousek at 605-461-8584 or jason.kolousek@k12.sd.us.    

2025-2026 Blue & Orange Schedule
2025-2026 Proposed School Calendar
2025-2026 Athletic Schedule 

Notes from Mr. Welch

Save the date-Monday, May 5th at 6:00PM at the SC Gym.

9th and 11th Graders – Main dish

10th and 12th Graders – Dessert or Salads

All FFA students are parents are invited
FFA Students wear Official Dress.
FFA Poster

Extra Curricular

April 17th brings two track meets. The bus will depart from SC at 9:15
HS Track-DeSmet
JH Track at Corsica at 1:00-Bus leaves SC at 11:00

We have a HS and MS golf meet on Thursday.

HS will leave from Woonsocket @ 8:15

The following students will be attending

Ethan Schmiedt

Bryce Larson

Sam Baruth

TBA-Rylan Eggleston or McCoy Shulz (Golf off today)

Tatiana Roberts

Addison Bartholow

Jalyn Grassel

Whitney Hagman

The MS meet is in Chester. We will leave from Woonsocket @ 8:00 7:00
The meet starts at 9:00

The following will be attending

Kobie Schley

Aiden Krueger

Parker Couch

Rylan Parish

Owen Moran

Carson Miller

Henry Fridley

Haylee Foos

2025 Golf Schedule

The Chester golf meet on April 22nd has been moved to April 25th.

Due to weather and gym space there will be no JH practice today. Hs will practice in gym. 

Golfers:

Ethan Schmiedt

Bryce Larson

Sam Baruth

Shiloh Senska

Addison Bartholow

Tatiana Roberts

Jalyn Grassel

Summer Beekman

Soccer practice schedule

Thursday, April 17th – Practice

Tuesday, April 22nd – Practice

Thursday, April 24th – Practice

Tuesday, April 29th – Games @ Wessington Springs

May

Saturday, May 3rd– All day games at Wessington Springs

Tuesday, May 6th– Games @ Sanborn Central vs. Woonsocket

Thursday, May 8th – Games @ Sanborn Central vs. Wessington Springs

Saturday, May 10th – All day games at Sanborn Central

Tuesday, May 13th – Games @ Woonsocket

Saturday, May 17th- All Day Games @ Woonsocket

We will use the Remind app to send messages and updates

Here is the schedule for  the HS track meet in Howard. The bus will depart at noon.
April 22nd meet in Howard
Field Events:
2:00 p.m. Followed by
Long Jump HS Girls HS Boys
Discus HS Girls HS Boys
High Jump HS Girls HS Boys
Shot Put HS Boys HS Girls
Triple Jump HS Girls HS Boys (after completion of the long jump)
3:00 WITH A ROLLING SCHEDULE

Running Events:
3:00 Girls 3200 Meter Relay
Boys 3200 Meter Relay
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
Boys 110 Meter Hurdles
Girls 100 Meter Dash
Boys 100 Meter Dash
Girls 800 Meter Relay
Boys 800 Meter Relay Girls 1600 Meter Run
Boys 1600 Meter Run
Girls 400 Meter Relay
Boys 400 Meter Relay
Girls 400 Meter Dash
Boys 400 Meter Dash
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
Boys 300 Meter Hurdles
Girls Medley Relay
Boys Medley Relay
Girls 800 Meter Run
Boys 800 Meter Run
Girls 200 Meter Dash
Boys 200 Meter Dash
Girls 3200 Meter Run
Boys 3200 Meter Run
Girls 1600 Meter Relay
Boys 1600 Meter Relay

2025 Wessington Springs JH-JV Golf Invite
Date – April 24, 2024
Time –
9:00 am – JV
1:00 pm - JH
Shotgun Start
# of golfers – no limitation for teams. Cannot enter golfers who compete in varsity meets
9 Holes
Medals for Top 7
JV awards will be held shortly after all JV golfers are done.
JH awards will be held shortly after all JH golfers are done.
Plaques for first place teams.
Top 3 golfers from each team will go towards team score.
Meals and Drinks available starting at 11:00 am
Cost - $10 per golfer

Here is your schedule of 5th and 6th volleyball practices

Spring 5-6th grade Volleyball Schedule 2025

MS Updates

Week of April 14th
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Music News

Calling all Bakers and Craft makers!  The band program here at Sanborn Central is growing and needs new percussion equipment!  Last year, together with the School Board we purchased New Marching Band Uniform Jackets, which will make their debut in the fall of 2025!  This year, with the assistance of the school board we are purchasing a new Sousaphone and a new drum set for Sanborn Central!  We would like to host a bake/craft sale at the Spring Concert to raise additional funds to cover the cost of this purchase.  Please contact Mrs. Karlen at the school if you are willing to contribute to this wonderful endeavor! Jennifer.karlen@k12.sd.us
May 1st: Sanborn Central Spring Concert @ 6:30pm 

May 17th : Graduation: 5-10 Band arrive by 3:30 for tuning; in place by 3:45

Graduation for 5-12 Band:

Woonsocket Graduation on May 16th, please arrive by 6:30 for tuning; in place by 6:45 pm

Sanborn Central Graduation on May 17th, please arrive by 3:30 for tuning; in place by 3:45pm

Mrs. Karlen will once again be offering Summer lessons!  Monday/Thursday from 9-3 in the Woonsocket Music Room during June and July.  She will have sign-up sheets at the Spring Concerts, or you may download it here.  It is "first come, first serve".  Please reach out if you have any questions or for more information! 
Summer Band Lessons

Notes from Mrs. Amundson

ACT testing will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd, following Easter break. We will start the test at the beginning of the school day and it will conclude at lunchtime.

The cost for the exam is $55.50 - cash or check are the acceptable payment methods. If writing a check, please make the payment out to Sanborn Central School. Please send your payment to school with your child to give to me by Thursday, April 17th at 12:30 PM. If I do not have the payment before the exam on the morning of Tuesday, April 22nd, unfortunately your child will not be able to test.

I often encourage our students to aim for a 24 or higher on the ACT (composite), as this helps them meet the eligibility requirements for the SD Opportunity Scholarship, as well as for other scholarship opportunities.

The students have been doing ACT prep in their classes with Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Olson-VanWinkle, and Ms. Farrell-Poncelet to prepare for this exam.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns!

Sanborn Central High School students and parents, 

I want to inform you about some possible career exploration opportunities for you this summer 2025!

Titan Machinery Precision Camp - Brookings, SD (SDSU Campus)

July 10^th and 11^th 

Available for 9th-12th graders

Camp cost: $100

**Titan Machinery Precision camp partners with SDSU to provide students with the opportunity to step into the work boots of a Service Technician/Diesel Mechanic. Students will work through hands-on mechanical projects and solve real-world problems. Throughout the camp experience, they will explore the ins and outs of working on equipment alongside their certified Diesel Technology instructors, industry experts, and current student technicians. 

Avera Academy - Mitchell, SD

Register by May 16

Available for 9th-12th graders (incoming 9^th graders included)

Only 8 spots available - free opportunity for students

**Learn from industry exports as you explore various healthcare professions

Summer Law Camp - Sioux Falls, SD

June 23-25, 2025

**The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota will be hosting a three-day Summer Law Camp to expose students (rising sophomore through graduating seniors) to various careers in the federal criminal justice system. The camp will take place at our office in downtown Sioux Falls and run from 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm. 

The camp is free of charge and space is limited.

 

More information can be found at https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/usao-academy-summer-law-camp. 

The deadline to apply for this opportunity is Friday, April 25, 2025.

South Dakota School of Mines Summer Camps - Rapid City, SD

The SD School of Mines offer a variety of engaging options designed to inspire and challenge high school students in STEM and beyond.

Learn more and register here: www.sdsmt.edu/summercamps

Please reach out to me with any questions about any of these career exploration opportunities! I also encourage students to do job shadowing experiences. I am available to help students get set up with these opportunities! There are many local and area business that would be happy to have students come and job shadow for a day.

From the Kitchen

Find out what's on the menu at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/132

Free summer grab and go meals are available for children ages 1-18 at the Huron Middle School on Tuesday and Friday's 11:30AM-12:30PM May 27th-August 1st. If you do not fill the form out by May 12th children must be present at pick up. https://5il.co/3c9oy Grab and Go Flyer Parent Registration Letter Please direct your questions to amanda.reily@k12.sd.us

Community

Save the date...Monday, April 21st there will be a Sanborn County Day Camp open to grades 2nd (currently) through High School. Kids will participate in hands-on learning projects that bring science to life and discover how healthy said supports our communities and environment. Nutritious snacks and a delicious lunch is included so there is plenty of fuel for and exciting day of exploration and creativity.
Registration 8:30-9:00
Camp Starts at 9:00
https://5il.co/3c3d0
Forms are due back April 15th and spots are not guaranteed after that date!

The annual Artesian CIA Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am at the Artesian Community Center. All are welcome!

Rumor has it the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance!

The Artesian First Lutheran Ladies will be sponsoring their annual bake sale from 9:30-11:00 am!

All parents of next year’s High school students are invited to attend a

2026 Post Prom meeting on Wednesday, April 23^rd at  7 pm in the lunch

room. Agenda will include review of 2025 Post prom event and planning and

Upcoming fundraisers. Next year’s Junior parents will be taking the lead on

planning but invite you all to attend.

Hope to see you there.

 Upcoming

	THIS WEEK	NEXT WEEK
MONDAY		NO SCHOOL-EASTER MONDAY
TUESDAY		Howard track meet-2:00 VB game vs. Redfield at Woony 6PM Soccer Practice 5:30-6:30
WEDNESDAY		MS Lock-In 3:30-6:30
THURSDAY	12:30 Dismissal Eligibility Desmet Track Meet-11:00 JH Track Corsica/Stickney 1:00 V Golf Miller JH Golf Chester Soccer Practice	JH-JV golf 12:00 at WS Eligibility Soccer Practice
FRIDAY	NO SCHOOL-GOOD FRIDAY	MV Trackmeet (HS)10:30  Drivers Ed Forms Due Chester golf meet (V) 10:00
SATURDAY