Events for the day
❤️ Thank You to Our Incredible School Staff on this American Education Week ❤️
To the dedicated staff who keep our school running each and every day—thank you. Your hard work, patience, and commitment make a difference far beyond what is often seen. From the early mornings to the late afternoons, you create a safe, welcoming, and supportive place for our students to learn and grow.
Our first FFA LDE out today Monday, Nov 17 @MTC. I will be leaving around 11ish with some students, and the rest will meet me there after school. I will be taking:
Brooklyn L
Kaidence F
Landree Z
Westen W
Ledoux B
I told them today that they need to talk to their teachers by Thursday.
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in the Junior High Region Music Festival Tomorrow-Choir
Kaylee Adams, Olivia Peterson, Whitney Adams, Kelly Wilson, Adalie Enfield, Beau Enfield, Mason Morgan, and Wylie Bracha, Levi H, Wyatt E, Keira P and Ethan M. The bus is departing SC at 6:15 and returning at 5:00. Students should bring music and folders, water bottles, and snack money. Dress is concert attire. This is a free concert open to the public at the Platte Armory at 2:30 pm.
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.
Senior Project's
My name is Tori Hoffman and for my senior project I will be hosting a Medical Career Camp. This camp will show middle schoolers different options in the medical field. The Sanborn Central middle schoolers will be attending along with Wessington Springs and Woonsocket middle schoolers. It will be on November 25th in Sanborn's gym from 9-11.
Blackhawk Gear
Grab yourself some Blackhawk basketball clothing with the following link. Orders are due TODAY
Save the date
Horizon Health Care School Screenings-please return the form only if you decline services!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 19th, 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
The Christmas Concert is December 11th at 6:30.
Middle School Updates
Notes from Mrs. Gassman
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.
Pep Band/Music
Here is the Fall Pep Band Schedule: Please email Mrs. Karlen with any questions, or conflicts.
| BASKETBALL |
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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 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.
E-Sports
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
Football
The 7-12 grade football potluck will be November 24th at 7:00pm. Information was also sent out on our Heja app
WWSSC Bucks SESD All Conference:
Luke Larson
Grant Edwards
Hunter Fenske
Colby Flowers
Wesley Molnar
Nathan Gaikowski
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
Devoted Students
Our November Devoted Students date is on Monday, November 17th, at 3:45 p.m. in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room! All SC/W 7th through 12th grade students are welcomed - we would love to see some new faces! We will plan on having some tasty treats and a study. Please RSVP by letting either of us know, or by sending us a quick message, so we can plan an appropriate amount of food. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🙂
If there are any community members that would like to donate to our meals, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez (605-520-4544) or myself (605-770-4520).
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
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY |
| Girls B-Ball Starts @ Woony 3:45
7-12 FB Potluck 7PM |
TUESDAY | All State JH Festival Platte | All State HS Fest-Gregory
Tori Hoffman Career Camp (MS)
Girls B-Ball @ Woony 3:45
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WEDNESDAY | 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
| NO SCHOOL
Girls B-Ball @ Woony 3:45 |
THURSDAY | VB State B Tourney
Eligibility | NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING |
FRIDAY | VB State B Tourney | NO SCHOOL
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SATURDAY | 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) |
