Tuesday, September 23, 2025

September 23rd 2025-Blue Day

Information for the week of September 22nd

Congratulations to King Clay Moody and Queen Cameron Edwards on being crowned 2025 royalty.

The VB ladies will be back in action vs. Wolsey-Wessington this evening with the 7th grade 
Tuesday, September 23-4:00 Jeremy & Jessica White, Ed & Tiffany Hoffman, Travis & Melanie Pollard and Jeremy & Ashly Uecker

I am Parker Ettswold a senior at Sanborn Central. This year for my senior project, I will be doing a Baseball Camp. This camp will be in Letcher, South Dakota, on October 18th. To make sure the youth get the best experience, the camp will be broken into two groups with the first group geared towards kids in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. Their time slot is from 8:30 to 9:30 am. The second age group will be fifth grade through eighth grade from 10 to 11:30 am. All boys and girls are welcome! Proceeds from this camp will benefit the physical education classes at Sanborn Central allowing for the purchase of new equipment.
Parker Ettswold Baseball flyer
Sign up sheet to be returned to the office.


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
Tuesday-USA Day
Wednesday-Pajama Day
Thursday-Twin Day
Friday-Blackhawk/Bucks pride/Class Float
Dress Up Days

Watch your teacher get pied in the face! All you need to do is bring your money and put it in the bag of your choosing. Bags will be located in the library with each staff member's name. The end time is Thursday at 3PM and the teacher of choice will be pied during the pep rally.
https://5il.co/3q4cu

The Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 26th at 1PM in Woonsocket. ALL Pre-K students will be bussed to Woonsocket for the parade. Student will be in the parade and will be riding their class float. Parents have the option to have their students ride home from the parade with them.  However, for safety precautions the teachers need to compile a list for accurate attendance.  The teachers need to know by Wednesday, September 24.
NO exceptions—all other students will ride the bus back to Forestburg after the parade.  You may either send this note back or DOJO your elementary teacher.  The route busses will leave once we return from the parade.
Homecoming Parade Letter


Save the date
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. 

 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

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 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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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. 

Sept. 30 game vs. Highmore Harrold at Woonsocket will be 7th grade only
Oct. 21st game @ Hitchcock will be 8th grade only

There will be JH/C team games @ Mitchell Christian October 6th JH at 6 C team at 7. 
Cross Country

Basketball
5th/6th girls' basketball forms were sent home last week. They are due on Friday, September 19th to either Tristan or Kayla. The first practice will be Monday, September 29th @ SC for boys boys and girls.

Here is the 5/6th basketball schedule-Updated as of 9-18-2025

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

FOOTBALL


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 

Congratulations to the following students on being chosen to represent Sanborn Central in All-State Chorus:
Delegates: Madi Morris, McKenzie Uecker, Westen White, and Parker Ettswold
Alternates:  Olivia Conrad, Lucy Applegarth, Chloe Salathe, Ledoux Bracha, Brooklyn Larson, and Sophie Kelly

These students will be attending the NSU All-State Choral Leadership Workshop in Aberdeen on Tuesday, September 30th.  The bus will leave Sanborn Central at 6:10 am and Woonsocket at 6:25 am.  Students need to bring music, water bottle, and money for lunch.  Return time is approximately 5:30 pm. 

3rd, 4th and 5th Sports
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

Sunday, September 28th from 4:30-7PM at the Woonsocket Community Center join the Spirit of Faith Lutheran/Methodist Church annual Roast Beef Supper. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students ages 6-12 and Pre-schoolers are $3.00
Raffle tickets will be sold for three different quilts.


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

Join "Little Tiger Cheer and Dance Camp" on Saturday, October 11th from 9-11. This is for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade and the cost is $50 per camper
https://5il.co/3pxy5


Mark your calendar for the Woonsocket Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11th! Get ready for a feast of feed, live music, and shopping galore! Grab your friend and turn it into a fun-filled day in Woonsocket! Follow The Garage on Facebook for Festival updates!
https://5il.co/3q49z

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


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

 Upcoming

 

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY

JH FB 4PM @ Wagner
JV FB 5PM @ Wagner
9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 Woony
7-8 VB-NO practice
5/6 G/B b-ball practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC

TUESDAY

VB vs. Wolsey-Wessington @ SC
Pep band plays		Picture Retakes
VB vs H-H@ Woony-7th only
NSU All State Aberdeen-bus lvg at 6:10
5/6th G/B b-ball practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC

WEDNESDAY

CC 281 @ Springs (10:00)
9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 VB 3:45-5:30 @ Woony

Colman/Egan CC (1:00)
9-12 VB practice 3:45-5:30 Woony
7-8 VB practice 3:45-5:30 SC
Scrubs Camp Huron
Land & Range-Gettysberg

THURSDAY

Eligibility
9-12 VB 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
7-8 VB 3:45-5:30 @ SC		Eligibility
VB @ Huron vs. JV

FRIDAY

FB game vs. Wagner @ SC
1PM Pep band with the parade		NO SCHOOL
FB Game vs. Miller/H/H @ Miller
9-12 VB practice 9-10:30 @ Woony
7-8 VB NO practice

SATURDAY


VB 281 Tourney TBA
Band Jr/Sr. trip
Sanborn Central School at