Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tuesday, November 11th 2025-Blue Day

Events for the day
Thank You Hot Shots Coffee for a delicious coffee treat to start our morning out! Ten percent of all proceeds will go right back to Sanborn Central Elementary for improvements to our playground! 

Tuesday, November 11th GBB Meeting 11:30am.

Today we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. We are deeply grateful for your service and the strength you’ve shown—both on the battlefield and beyond.

Thank you, veterans, for your unwavering commitment to our nation. ❤️🤍💙

The Student Council invites all veterans to our Veterans Day Program today at 9:00 as we honor your service and sacrifice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFoOelyyV5o

Olivia received 3rd and will move on to regions in humorous 
Lucy received 3rd and will move on to regions in poetry
The readers theatre group of Ian, Riley, Hudson, and Miley move on to regions earning 3rd place 
Temperance received 3rd in non-original oratory and is an alternate for regions. She also received 6th for in storytelling. 
Sean received 6th in serious.
Westen and Ledoux received 6th in duet.

Regions is Monday, November 24 in Mitchell. 

VB So-Dak 16

5/6 b-ball games at Sanborn Central vs. Iroquois. Girls at 6:00, boys at 7:00


Blackhawk Gear
Grab yourself some Blackhawk basketball clothing with the following link.
Save the date
Horizon Health Care School Screenings

Our school has partnered with Horizon Health Care to provide health screenings and health education for the 2025–2026 school year.

The following screenings will take place on November 12, 2025:

  • Growth and Development (Height & Weight): PreK – 12

  • Vision: PreK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

  • Hearing: K, 1, 5, 10

  • Scoliosis: Girls – Grades 5 & 7 | Boys – Grades 7 & 9

If you are a parent or guardian of a student in grades 7–12 and do not wish for your student to participate, please complete and return the opt-out form to the school before November 11th.
Health Screenings



Lunch Program News:
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

Middle School Updates
Notes from Mrs. Gassman and the PBIS Team

Good afternoon 11th grade parents and guardians!

I am writing regarding an exciting opportunity for juniors to apply for to earn a free trip to Washington D.C. through Central Electric! I discussed this opportunity with the students yesterday but wanted to share with you as well to encourage your children to apply.

 

Central Electric is sending up to four high school juniors on a trip to Washington, D.C. The educational journey, hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), takes place June 14-20, 2026.

 

Students will learn about government, cooperative philosophy and rural electrification in our nation’s capital. Tour highlights include the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Vietnam Memorial and the U.S. Capitol. Students will also participate in a briefing with South Dakota’s Congressional Delegation and a riverboat cruise across the Potomac River.

 

Applicants must be high school juniors during the 2025-2026 school year who permanently reside in Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld, Miner or Sanborn County of South Dakota. They do not need to be cooperative members to apply. Children and legal dependents of cooperative directors and employees are not eligible to participate. The online application should be submitted with an essay and a teacher letter of recommendation.

 

Juniors selected as Youth Tour delegates must obtain signed parental consent from both parents or legal guardians. Pre-trip forms must be signed by both parents or legal guardians in front of a notary public unless one parent or legal guardian is deceased or no longer has parental rights.

 

Visit www.centralec.coop/youth-tour to apply or call 1-800-477-2892 to learn more. Applications will be accepted until Dec. 10, 2025.

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,
I met with the seniors this morning to go over some important items they should be focusing on during November and December. I wanted to share this information with you as well so you can help support your student during this busy time.
  • Dual Credit Registration:
    Registration for Spring 2026 dual credit courses is now open. Students can stop by my office anytime I am available to register or ask questions about available courses. The sooner they register the better as courses tend to fill up quickly.
  • Free College Application Month (ends November 30):
    Students can apply to any South Dakota college for free through November 30. Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity before it ends! Applications can be found on the college's website.
Please encourage your student to stay on top of these deadlines and reach out to me with any questions or for assistance with applications.
Thank you for your continued support as we help your senior prepare for life after graduation!
Warm regards,
Dear 11th Grade Parents and Guardians,
I wanted to share some important information regarding our upcoming state testing for juniors. Beginning this school year, the ACT will replace the previous state test (Smarter Balance) as the required state assessment for 11th-grade students.
We plan to administer the ACT on Tuesday, March 24th, and Wednesday, March 25th. Testing will be split over two days, and all testing will be completed online, as required by the state.
Please avoid scheduling any family vacations or appointments during this week, as attendance during testing is very important. If a student is sick during testing, we will have a make-up testing window. 

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


BASKETBALL

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

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Junior High Region Music Festival Choir:
Kaylee Adams, Olivia Peterson, Whitney Adams, Kelly Wilson, Adalie Enfield, Beau Enfield, Mason Morgan, and Wylie Bracha.
Please turn in $8 for lunch to Mrs. Easton.
The festival will be held on November 18th in Platte.  There will be a free concert open to the public in the afternoon.  

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to the JH Region Music Festival Band:  Levi Hinker, Ethan McGuire, Keira Pollard, & Wyatt Ettswold.
Please turn in $8 for lunch to Mrs. Karlen.
The festival will be held on November 18th in Platte.  There will be a free concert open to the public in the afternoon.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the High School Region Music Festival Choir:
McKenzie Uecker, Olivia Conrad, Brooklyn Larson, Madi Morris, Lucy Applegarth, Westen White, Parker Ettswold, and Ledoux Bracha.
The festival will be held on November 25th in Gregory.  There will be a concert open to the public that evening ($3 admission.

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the High School Region Music Festival Band: Sean Bitterman, Evie Olson, Chloe Salathe, Temperance Salathe.
Please turn in $13 for meals to Mrs. Karlen.  
The festival will be held on November 25th in Gregory.  There will be a concert open to the public for $5 at 6:30pm.

Congrats to the following students!
Woonsocket: 
Honor Band: Andie Aughenbaugh
Gold Band: Brendan Evans
Blue Band: Sage Treib, Oscar Anderson, Kyla Terkildsen, Halle Linn, Ryan Munoz Martinez

Sanborn Central:
Gold Band: Temperance Salathe, Sophie Kelly, Sean Bitterman
Blue Band: Evie Olson

They will leave after school on November 6 and the festival runs Nov. 7-8. 


Oral Interp
*November 14 @ Washington HS in SF as a possible replacement from cancelled meet for certain OI entries
FFA
FFA Fruit and Butter Braid orders are due on Thursday, Nov 13!!

Basketball
2025 Cancer Tournament Information.

Basketball Schedule

Here are some additional dates

Tuesday, Nov 19th:  4-5:30pm

7-12 Girls Open Gym at Sanborn Central

Thursday, November 20th: 4-5:30pm
7-12 Girls Open Gym at Sanborn Central
5:45pm – Girls Basketball Parent Meeting at SC

December Practice
January Practice
February Practice

E-Sports
Here's our e-sports line up for the 2025 season. Practice for Rocket League will begin on the 28th from 3:15-4:30. Marvel and Rival practices are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Jaden Martin 12
Clay Moody 12
Ian Octavo 11
Sean Bitterman 10
Owen Moran 9
Chloe Salathe 9
Leam Applegarth 8
Timothy Kelly 8
Lawson Zoss 7

Booster Club

Concession stand workers
Thursday December 18 - Basketball-DH 4:00pm vs. Corsica/Stickney

Josh & Megan Wilson, Jon & Jennifer Enfield, Steve & Roxann Larson, Levi & Amie Applegarth, Mike Salathe, & Sara Berscheid

Thursday January 8 - Basketball- DH 4:00pm vs. Howard

Matt & Allison Adema, Heath & Shanda Feistner, Kody & Heather Fridley, Matt & Laura Neugebauer, Rod & Selena Voss

Thursday February 5 - Basketball-DH 4:00pm vs. Parkston

Denny & Jen Fouberg, Lance & Laura Conrad, Mark & Meg Simonds, Charlie Zoss, Mark & Brenda Nelson

Tuesday February 17 - Basketball-DH 6:00pm vs James Valley Christian

Jeremy & Ashly Uecker, Daniel & April Kneen, James & Jene Downing, Louie & Amber Hemminger, Shawn & Jerilyn Moody

Community
Caring Rose Week: November 10th - 15th

Donate 2 cans of food for the Hungry & we will give you a Dozen Roses for only $10!
-Pick up at The Garage during normal business hours-
Want to reserve yours now for pick up later? Shop the-garage-sd.com- under The Garage Flowers tab.
-All food donations will help stock the shelves at our Sanborn County Food bank-
Caring Rose Week

Join with the 4-H Town and Koutry Kids blue group in putting on a caring closet. There will be a box located by the front door of the school and at the Letcher Parade of Lights. All things raised will be kept at the school for kids when needed starting November 3rd and going through November 24th. They are looking for spray deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, hair ties, waterproof winter gloves, winter coats, new or gently used sweatpants and sweat shirts (sixes adult s-xl) ANYTHING HELPS! For questions please contact Miley Adams.
Caring Closet

Friday, November 28th join the town of Letcher for The Parade of Lights with the parade starting at 6PM. Preregister by calling or texting Teagen Moody 605-630-6750 or Stacy Zoss 605-630-3080. The Hawks Baseball meal will follow the parade with a free will donation.
Parade of Lights
Upcoming
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THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY


FFA LDE's

TUESDAY


All State JH Festival Platte

WEDNESDAY

Missing Assign. Report

Missing Assign. Report
Horizon Health Screenings Grades PK,K,1,3,5,7,8,10 Vision K,1,5,10 Hearing 5,7 girls boys 7,9 Scoliosis

THURSDAY

EligibilityVB State B Tourney
Eligibility

FRIDAY

NO SCHOOL
Football State
Oral Interp @ Washington HS
4th Grade B-Ball @ SC 5PM
VB State B Tourney

SATURDAY

Football State
5/6 B-Ball Cancer Tourney @ Woony
VB State B Tourney

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THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

MONDAY

VB VS. Howard @ SC
JH FB 4PM @ Chamberlain
JV FB 5PM @ Chamberlain
5/6 b-ball practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
Girls & Boys practice @ Woony

NO SCHOOL
9-12 VB Practice 8-10 @ SC
7-8 VB practice VB
5/6 Boys only Basketball @ SC (Round Robin)

TUESDAY

VB vs. Irpquois/Lake Preston @ Iroquois
5/6 B-Ball girls at 6 boys at 7 vs. HT
VB vs. Hitchcock-Tulare @ Tulare (8th Grade only)
All State-DWU
5/6 B/G B-Ball practice 3:45-5:30 G @ Woony B @ SC

WEDNESDAY

CC Region-Burke 1:00
9-12 VB Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony 7-8 VB Practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC

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

THURSDAY

Eligibility
VB vs. KWL @ Woony -Pep Band
5/6 Basketball G@6 B@7 JVC
Eligibility
FB 1st Round Playoff's
9-12 VB Practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC
7-8 Practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
All School Assembly @ Woony

FRIDAY

FB game vs. MVP @ SC Springs(Senior Night)
9-12 VB No practice
7-8 VB 3:45-5:30 @ SC
5/6 Basketball practice 3:45-5:30 @ Woony
VB vs. Bridgewater/Emery @ Emery
5/6 B-Ball G 6PM B 7PM @ WS

SATURDAY


CC State-Huron
VB @ SC 3rd/4th grade (9AM-11AM)