Events for the Day
Congratulations to the 6th grade Patriot Pen winner Lexi Fridley and 7th grade winner Cailie Roth!
2025 Region 3B Girls’ Volleyball Tournament
SCW Region VB will be played at Emery on Tuesday, Nov 4 vs Colman Egan after the 1st game starting at 6PM which will be between Bridgewater/Emery vs Winner of SF Luthern/Howard (rolling schedule).
Dates: Nov. 3rd @ #8 (#8 vs #9) and # 7 (#7 vs #10) seeds
Quarterfinals Nov. 4th @ #1 and #2 starting at 6:00pm; #1 vs winner of (#8 vs #9) followed #4 vs #5 ALL at #1; AT #2 site school will be #2 vs winner of (#7 vs #10) then #3vs #6
Semi-finals November 6th @ Salem starting at 6:00pm
SoDak 16—November 11th TBA
Save the date
The Kids are rocking through 50 days of school, and with that said preschool through 5th grade will celebrate the completion of 50 days on Wednesday, November 5th with dress up in '50''s attire. Boys wear your hair slicked back, white t-shirt, leather denim jacket, rolled jeans and black and white shoes. Girls a pony tail and scarf, cat eye glasses, poodle skirt, neck scarf, sweater, and black and white shoes. It's going to be a hip hop kind of party!
The Student Council invites all veterans to our Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:00 a.m. as we honor your service and sacrifice.
If your child is related to a Veteran (who has not previously been added to the Veteran’s Day slide show) please send a picture to Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us by Friday, November 7th.
If your child is related to a Veteran (who has not previously been added to the Veteran’s Day slide show) please send a picture to Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us by Friday, November 7th.
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
https://5il.co/3cyf3
Middle School Updates
Notes from Mrs. Gassman and the PBIS Team
Dear 11th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Dear 11th Grade Parents and Guardians,
On Wednesday, November 5th, all juniors will be taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) during the school day. Testing will take place in my room at the start of the day and will take up to two hours to complete.
The ASVAB is a career exploration assessment that measures students’ strengths and abilities in a variety of academic and technical areas. While it is often associated with military entrance qualification, it is also a valuable career planning tool for all students - helping them discover their strengths and connect them with potential career paths. For students who are interested in joining the military, the ASVAB score can be used for military entrance qualification and to determine benefits.
Earlier today, I met with the juniors to explain what the ASVAB is and to go over sample questions, so they know what to expect on test day.
Please note that the ASVAB does not affect grades, GPA, or class standing, and results are not reported on transcripts.
At a later date following the exam, I will meet with students to review their individual results and explore how their skills and interests align with possible career options.
The students do not need to study or prepare for the ASVAB. I told them today, just get a good night of sleep Tuesday night!
Thank you!
Mrs. Gassman
Mrs. Gassman
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 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.
Please turn in $13 for meals to Mrs. Easton
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 7 Mitchell McGovern @ Mitchell - 11:15am leave from SC (band kids not eligible)
November 10 Districts @ Mitchell - 7:30am leave from SC
Regions & State TBD
Students that will be out...On Saturday November 1st we are taking Sean, Olivia, Sophie, and Lucy.
Students that will be out...On Saturday November 1st we are taking Sean, Olivia, Sophie, and Lucy.
On November 7, we are taking Olivia, Madi, Kenzie, Lucy. (Sean, Sophie, and Evie are gone for band that day I guess)
Districts is November 10. That day I'll have Sean, Lucy, Olivia, Westen, Ledoux, Temperance, Riley, Ian, Hudson, and Miley. There may be one more unless one of these decides to pick up another piece at the last minute.
*November 14 @ Washington HS in SF as a possible replacement from cancelled meet for certain OI entries
Basketball
Here is the 5/6th basketball schedule-Updated as of 9-18-2025
Monday November 3rd we are going to transport both boys and girls to the game in transit vans to Springs since we have to leave right after school due to this time change to 4:30 and some parents will still be in work . ALL PLAYERS will ride in the transit vans over, they can ride home with their parents or ride back in the transit vans. Kayla will drive the girls and Spens will drive the boys. The vans will stop in Woonsocket to pick up kids on the way.
Monday November 3rd we are going to transport both boys and girls to the game in transit vans to Springs since we have to leave right after school due to this time change to 4:30 and some parents will still be in work . ALL PLAYERS will ride in the transit vans over, they can ride home with their parents or ride back in the transit vans. Kayla will drive the girls and Spens will drive the boys. The vans will stop in Woonsocket to pick up kids on the way.
Also on Monday, November 3 Wessington Springs's volleyball team is hosting a region match at 7:00 pm.
Because of that, our 5-6 grade basketball games will be held in the Rec Center starting at 4:30 pm with girls game followed by boys game.
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 this week.
Jaden Martin 12
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
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
Caring Closet
November food pantry giveaway will take place on Wednesday, the 5th at 4PM in the parking lot at the Sanborn Co. Courthouse.
November Food Pantry
November Food Pantry
Sunday Nov 6 at 6:00 pm at the Letcher Community Center the Letcher American Legion Auxillary is hosting a pot luck supper to honor all Veterans. Meat Balls will be furnished with each family asked to bring a hot dish or dessert to share. All Veterans and their families are invited to attend. At 7 pm Bingo will be played. Buy a card for $1 and play 10 games of bingo. The winner will get $3.00.
SAVE THE DATE: Letcher Legion will hold their annual Turkey Bingo night. Pie and BBQ sold starting at 6 for a free will offering. Bingo starts at 7 p/m/ $5 a card for 20 games to win a turkey.
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | VB Regions TBA 5/6 basketball games @ Springs G@6 B@7 | Oral Interp. Districts (Mitchell) |
TUESDAY | VB Regions TBA (Quarterfinals) | Veterans Day Program 9:00 AM VB So-Dak 16 5/6 B-Ball games @ SC vs. Iroquois G @ 6:00 B @ 7:00 |
WEDNESDAY | ASVAB 8:15-11 Mrs. Gassmans room | |
THURSDAY | VB Region Semifinals Eligibility 5/6 basketball practice 3:45-5:30 @ SC | Football State Eligibility |
FRIDAY | Augi Music Fest. Oral Interp-Mitchell FB Semifinals 5/6 B/G Basketball @ SC G@6 B@7 | NO SCHOOL Football State Oral Interp @ Washington HS 4th Grade B-Ball @ SC 5PM |
SATURDAY | Football State 5/6 B-Ball Cancer Tourney @ Woony |