Monday, September 15th 2025-Blue Day

   Information for the week of September 15th

Congratulations to the Bucks who defeated Webster Area with a score of 53-0 on Friday!

🏐 New School Record Alert! 🏐
Congratulations to Hudson Fouberg, who set a new school record with 54 digs in the game vs. Parkston on Thursday, September 11th! She shattered the previous record of 37, held by Trista White. Incredible hustle and determination, Hudson—way to make history! 👏🔥

The VB ladies competed in a tourney this weekend at Wolsey and came away with one loss and 4 wins on the weekend! Great Job ladies
Lost to Wolsey-Wessington 23-25, 24-26
Liz Boschee 10 kills 2 blocks 7 digs
Addison Bartholow 4 kills, 1 ace
Kali Hofer 7 digs, 12 assists
Addy Varuth 5 assists
Hudson Fouberg 10 digs
Kenzie Baruth 18 digs

Won vs Sunshine Bible 25-21, 25-7
Liz Boschee 8 kills, 2 digs, 3 aces
Addison Bartholow 4 kills, 3 aces
Kenzie Baruth 5 digs, 3 aces
Cami Edwards 6 kills, 2 digs
Addy Baruth 10 assists
Kali Hofer 4 digs 7 assists
Hudson Fouberg 8 digs

Won vs. Marty 25-6, 25-9
Kami Edwards 6 aces
Liz Boschee 10 kills, 2 blocks
Addison Bartholow 6 kills, 4 digs
Kali Hofer 6 digs, 9 assists
Jalyn Grassel 2 kills
Jayda Hohn 4 digs

Won vs. Langford 22-25, 25-7, 25-15
Liz Boschee 11 kills 2 blocks 2 aces
Addison Bartholow 8 kills, 24 digs 2 aces
Kali Hofer 18 assists
Cami Edwards 6 kills
Kenzie Baruth 4 kills
Addy Baruth 6 assists
Hudson Fouberg 22 digs

The JH FB team will be at Salem today vs. McCook Central Montrose starting at 4:30

9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 &-8th VB 3:45-5:30

The HS FB team will practice from 4-6 in Woonsocket

We will run eligibility Thursday, September 18th

The Woonsocket Elementary Parent Club is hosting a blanket fundraiser. Blankets are 60in x 80 in and are double sided
Due October 1st-
Blackhawk Blanket Order Form
Bucks Order Form

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

Homecoming Information

Enjoy a tailgate party with a hamburger or hot dog, chips, water and a dessert for $10 a place
Homecoming BQ poster 2025

Dress up days 2025
Monday-Adam Sandler/Jersey day
Tuesday-USA Day
Wednesday-Pajama Day
Thursday-Twin Day
Friday-Blackhawk/Bucks pride/Class Float
Dress Up Days

Save the date

NHS is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 17th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The NHS members this year are: Tori Hoffman, Cami Edwards, Teagen Moody, Miley Adams, Hudson Fouberg, and Cole Wilson.

Makeup and retake pictures will be taken on September 30. Here is the online order link parents can use to purchase a package from either picture day : http://marks.hhimagehost.com/SanCenRT25

 

If the parent would like a retake, please have them return the packet of prints with $8 and we will print their same order in their new picture. They do not need to order again. 

Parents who have not placed an order yet may still use this link to place their package orders (student does NOT need picture taken again). They can also order with a paper form.
Retake Day Information

Booster Club

2025-2026 Concession Stand Workers. 

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 15th

6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Notes from Mrs. Gassman and the PBIS Team

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 9^th (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.

Update: I am cancelling our registration for the Fall 2025 District ACT test on Wednesday, October 29. We do not have any seniors that would like to take the ACT this fall, and with the state requiring the juniors to take it in place of the Smarter Balance test in the spring.

**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 5^th 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

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

FFA

Carter E, Will S, and Parker E will be with Mr. Welch for Land and Range Judging at DeSmet

The Juniors will be taking a tour of Jack Links on Tuesday, September 30th. They will depart around 8:30 and return at 12:15

Football

JH/JV game schedule.

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.

Volleyball

2025 VB Practice Schedule

2025 Blackhawk VB Schedule

Volleyball Match Details at Wessington Springs
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – SCW at Wessington Springs
4:30 pm – JH “A” Match – Main Gym
5:15 pm – JH “B” Match – Main Gym
6:15 pm – JV followed by Varsity – Main Gym
JV and Varsity Games will be livestreamed on Wessington Springs Spartans Live (liveticket.tv) and Venture Channel 382 and Santel 108.
Note we will be playing JH “A” match first and then the “B” match. 
We can play the “A” match out all the way if 3 sets are needed.  For the “B” match we will stop at 6:00 pm

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 383^rd av from HWY 34 and go north to 2^nd 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

2025 CC Schedule-Updated

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

8-12 Band members will travel to Woonsocket tomorrow for joint Marching Band practice at 10:40.  We will be back around noon.

The following students will be affected:

Temperance Salathe

Sean Bitterman

Ledoux Bracha

Sophie Kelly

Evie Larson

Jason Moran

Chloe Salathe

Levi Hinker

Timothy Kelly

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

3rd, 4th and 5th Sports

Here is the 5/6th basketball schedule
3rd and 4th Grade Volleyball Practice Schedule

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

Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 4PM in the Sanborn Co. Courthouse Parking Lot is the next food pantry giveaway.
October Food Panty Giveaway

Sunday, October 19th at the Letcher Community Center from 8:00-12:00PM join in on a Free Will Community Breakfast at the Letcher Community Center from 8-12.
All proxeeds benefit the seven Sanborn Co. 4-H youth attending National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA
Hunter Breakfast Flyer

 Upcoming

	THIS WEEK	NEXT WEEK
MONDAY		Homecoming Week Coronation at SC 7PM 7:30 Pep Band JH FB 4PM vs. Winner @ WS JV FB 5PM vs. Winner @ WS 9-12 VB 3:45-5:00 @ SC 7-8 VB 3:45-5:00 @ Woony
TUESDAY	VB vs. WS @ WS JH football 4:30	VB vs. Wolsey-Wessington @ SC Pep band plays
WEDNESDAY	9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 Woony 7-8 VB practice NHS Blood Drive 9-1 in the gym Sonshine Club Starts	CC 281 @ Springs (10:00) 9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 @ SC 7-8 VB 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
THURSDAY	Eligibility Cross Country Chamberlain 1:00PM 9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC 7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony	Eligibility 9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 @ Woony 7-8 VB 3:45-5:30 @ SC
FRIDAY	FB game vs. Winner @ WS 9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:15 @ Woony 7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:00 SC	FB game vs. Wagner @ SC 1PM Pep band with the parade
SATURDAY	VB vs. ORR @ Rutland