Monday, September 8, 2025

Monday, September 8th 2025-Orange Day

    Information for the week of September 8th

This year's homecoming theme is holidays.

-- HOMECOMING 2025-- Message from Creative Web
Due date will be September 12th as I am gone the afternoon of September 16th through September 23rd! I will have a few extra presses but can't guarantee anything unless an order is placed by the 12th!
$16/shirt with $2 going back to the Student Council of the chosen school of pick up!
https://creative-web-102410.square.site/product/homecoming-2025/JKJYOWF6R4SNGZA5NJMHXXWG?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=2FLXRFFYPPHPUDZZLY3JT3IA

9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony

Coaches, if you have any game stats you would like to announce please message Laura at laura.licht@k12.sd.us

Save the date
*Update* Blood Drive is full-NHS is hosting a Blood Drive on September 17th in the SC Gym from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  If you would like to donate please contact Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us.  Help save a life!

Support your Blackhawks year-round with a SCW Blackhawk painted on your driveway or sidewalk. Each team will be painting the images the end of September.
Basketball Fundraiser

Schedules and Important Documents
2025-2026 Blue & Orange Schedule
2025-2026 Proposed School Calendar
2025-2026 Athletic Schedule-Updated
MS-HS Schedules
Orange Day
Blue Day

Sports Physical Exams
Athletic Training Rules
Student Driving Policy to Coop Practices & Games

2025-2026 Concession Stand Workers. Starting off the September schedule is Amy Olson, Lynette Kingsbury, Connie Vermeulen, and Tracy Moody on Thursday September 11th VB 4:00 vs. Parkston

Tuesday, September 16th-4:30 Erin & Aaron Roth, Derek & Tara Morris, Kayla Haigh and Darrell & Kelsey Kaiser

Tuesday, September 23-4:00 Jeremy & Jessica White, Ed & Tiffany Hoffman, Travis & Melanie Pollard and Jeremy & Ashly Uecker

 Friday, September 26th 7:00 Jeff & Peggy Hinker, Curtis & Sara Adams, Melinda LeGrand, Christy Jandel, Jim & Angie Fridley

Middle School Updates
For the week of September 1st

Notes from Mrs. Gassman and the PBIS Team
Freshman Impact in Alexandria, SD: Wednesday, September 10th (Myself & Kayla Olson-VanWinkle - Freshman Advisor) **freshmen will be gone all day (8:00-3:00; will most likely need to leave the school around 7:15 AM). We will take one of the school vans.

Scrubs Camp in Huron, SD: Wednesday, October 1 at 8:30 AM-3:00 PM (Myself) **any freshmen-seniors interested in the medical field (students TBD)

College & Career Fair in Mitchell, SD: Thursday, October 9th (all day) for Juniors and Seniors taken by myself and Mr. Steele - Senior Advisor) - We will make a whole day for this. Plan is for College Fair at DWU, campus tour of DWU, career fair at the fairgrounds, lunch, then end the day with a campus tour of MTC. We will plan to take one or both of the vans OR a van and the suburban.

District ACT: Wednesday, October 29th in Mr. Steele's room at 8:30 AM during the regular school day (any 10-12th grade students who would like to take the ACT - we are recommending juniors do not take the exam as they have to take the ACT in place of the smarter balance test in the spring) This will be online.

**Spring ACT - I will host a district ACT test for sophomores only - the school will pay for all sophomores - this will be online to prepare for students as the ACT that is required their junior year is with the online format.

**ACT testing in place of smarter balance testing will be separate from the sophomore test (no cost to students - paid by the state - online format) - more information to come (Spring 2026)

ASVAB: Wednesday, November 5th at 8:15-11:00 AM (Mrs. Gassman's room) for ALL juniors + any seniors who would like to retake the ASVAB. 

We will NOT have the seniors take the NCRC this school year. The state is now requiring schools to pay for this on their own, and we are finding the results to not be of much need or help for students.

Additionally, remember that juniors and seniors have two excused absences to go on college tours, career or college camps, etc each year, however, they do need to have their parents/guardians call the office and let Laura know they will be gone, and also need to inform their teachers when they will be absent.


The SC PBIS team is excited to expand its efforts this year by introducing the SOAR program. SOAR is an intervention-based program designed to provide additional support for students who may need it. Students may qualify for SOAR based on a variety of factors, including attendance concerns, academic struggles, behavioral challenges, or office referrals. 

You can learn more about the SOAR program in the attached flier. If you do not want your child to participate in SOAR should they be referred and qualify, please complete the opt-out section and return it by Wednesday, August 27th. If your child has qualified, you will receive an email from one of our SOAR coordinators. 

Forms have been sent home with all PreK-12 students. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the SOAR program.

Jennifer Larson and Kayla Olson-VanWinkle
SOAR Program Coordinators
Soar Program Information Sheet

Sanborn Central is seeking the community's help to support our students and staff through positive reinforcement! Here are some suggested donations.
Gifts to the Muddy Cup
Gift cards to Country Pumper
Gift cards to Walmart
Bubblr's
Bags of Fun Size Candy


Lunch Program News:

The Sanborn Central Lunch Program is thrilled to share that we will be launching the Beef to School program for the 2025-26 school year. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Troy and Amy Olson for there donation.
For additional information about the program and how to donate, please visit our website at https://foodservices-b2s-sanborncentral.my.canva.site/sanborn-central.  
Find out what's on the menu at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/132

If you child requires a food modification please print the following form. 
https://5il.co/3cyf3

Help support our local FFA chapter by collecting box tops. Brochure
The WIX® Filters Box Top Program is an annual fundraising initiative where FFA chapters collect part-numbered box tops from WIX filters, and WIX donates $0.25 for each box top submitted to support their chapter's activities and agricultural education. To participate, FFA members and supporters collect box tops, which must be redeemed with a completed claim form by the April 15 deadline. The program is a long-standing partnership, with WIX providing significant funds to FFA chapters across the country and offering bonus awards for chapters submitting the most box tops.



Football

Due to street construction on street by the football field 2nd street is closed.
If coming to Wessington Springs from the east turn on 383rd St. You will will see Springside Sales sign. Go one mile north to Main street by Springside Sales and turn west on Main st. Go to Dunham avenue (about one mile) and then turn back north and go straight 2 blocks. Then cross the 2nd street construction by country club and the football field will be to the northwest.

If coming to Wessington Springs from the west turn into town on main entrance which is Dakota Avenue. Take Dakota Avenue north for about one mile to Main street and turn east. Go east to Dunham avenue then turn back north and go straight 2 blocks. Then cross the 2nd street construction by country club and the football field will be to the northwest.


Warbird Volleyball Tourney on Saturday, September 13th.
Time Slot Main Gym Commons Bye
10:00-AM Langford vs Sanborn Central Woonsocket Wolsey-Wessington vs Sunshine Bible Academy Marty

11:00-AM Wolsey-Wessington vs Langford Sanborn Central Woonsocket vs Marty SBA

12:00-PM — Break — — Break — —

12:30-PM Sunshine Bible Academy vs Langford Marty vs Wolsey-Wessington Sanborn Central Woonsocket

1:30 PM Wolsey-Wessington vs Sanborn Central Woonsocket Marty vs Sunshine Bible Academy Langford

2:30 PM Marty vs Langford Sunshine Bible Academy vs Sanborn Central Woonsocket Wolsey-Wessington

Wessington Spring JH Volleyball Invite Bracket
There is street construction by the elementary school where both gyms are located.   The best way is to come into Wessington Springs on 383rd av from HWY 34 and go north to 2nd street and then west to elementary school.  Only entry is east side of complex.   Parking can be anywhere.  Entrances can be through Door B on west side of rec center or Door D on east side of rec center.   We ask that teams park busses, mini-busses or vans either right along rec center and elementary school on the loop right south of the school or east of the rec center and come through door D. 


Cross Country
Pep Band/Music
Here is the Fall Pep Band Schedule:  Please email Mrs. Karlen with any questions, or conflicts.

FOOTBALL

Monday, Sept. 22
Coronation: (SC @ 7pm) Woony @ 8pm
Call Time 7:30pm
Friday, Sept 26
Football @SC  HOMECOMING Parade
1pm

HOMECOMING Game
Call Time: TBD 

VOLLEYBALL

Tuesday, Sept. 9
Volleyball @ Woonsocket
Call Time: TBD
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Volleyball @ SC
Call Time: TBD 
Thursday, Oct. 9
Volleyball @ Woonsocket
Call Time: TBD 
Thursday, Oct. 16
Volleyball @ Woonsocket
Call Time: TBD 
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Volleyball @ SC (SR Night)
Call Time: TBD 

BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 16
DH BB @ Woonsocket
Call Time: TBD 
Thursday, Dec. 18
DH BB @ SC
Call Time: TBD 

All-State Chorus auditions will be held on Friday, September 12th in the music room.  Please contact Mrs. Easton for more information.


5/6th Basketball
Here is the 5/6th basketball schedule

Little Blackhawks

3rd/4th Grade Volleyball Skills - Please sign up if your daughter(s) would be interested in participating. One Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. September through March. Please sign up by Friday September 12. If you have questions please contact Brooke King - brooke.king@k12.sd.us 

Community


  • 🎃Join Us for Our 1st Annual Fall Festival! 🎃🍂

Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, packed with festive activities, great food, and community spirit!! 🍁Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone at our Fall Festival!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 3pm – 8pm
Artesian Fall Festival & Bean Bag Tournament

 Rock Solid Youth group will be meeting Wednesday, September 10th at Letcher Community Church. Open to all 6th-12th grade students regardless if you’re a member of the church or not. We will be starting at 6:30 with a meal served and short lesson given by our very own Mr. Welch or Tracy Moody! Followed by games and ending by 7:40. Rock Solid runs every other week Wednesday night in the school year.


 Upcoming

 

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY


9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
JH Football 4:30 MCM @ Salem

TUESDAY

VB game vs. Corsica Stickney @ Woony-pep band playsVB vs. WS @ WS
JH football 4:30

WEDNESDAY

Freshman Impact
CC @ Freeman 10:00
9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony

9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 Woony
7-8 VB practice
NHS Blood Drive 9-1 in the gym
Sonshine Club Starts

THURSDAY

VB game @ Parkston vs. SC
CC @ DeSmet 		Cross Country Chamberlain 1:00PM
9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony

FRIDAY

FB game vs. Webster @ Webster
9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:15 @ SC
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:00Woony		FB game vs. Winner @ WS
9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:15 @ Woony
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:00 SC

SATURDAY

VB vs. Wolsey-Wess Tourney @ Wolsey

VB vs. ORR @ Rutland

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