Wednesday, November 12th 2025-Orange Day

 Events for the day

Oral interp results from Districts.

Olivia received 3^rd and will move on to regions in humorous 

Lucy received 3^rd 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 3^rd in non-original oratory and is an alternate for regions. She also received 6^th for in storytelling. 

Sean received 6^th in serious.

Westen and Ledoux received 6^th in duet.

Regions is Monday, November 24 in Mitchell.  

Catch the state football coverage

https://www.sdpb.org/live-now

Blackhawk Gear

Grab yourself some Blackhawk basketball clothing with the following link.

https://creative-web-102410.square.site/shop/winter-flyer/BCRDX7ECGSZB4BFT4KKP2TW2

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

The Christmas Concert is December 11th at 6:30.

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

6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Notes from Mrs. Gassman and the PBIS Team

Good afternoon 11^th 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.
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
  The FAFSA is now open. Completing it sooner rather than later ensures students are considered for the maximum amount of financial aid available. 
• Build Dakota Scholarship:
  Students interested in the Build Dakota Scholarship can begin applying January 1st. Now is the time for students to reach out to potential industry partners if they are interested in sponsorship opportunities. Students must have the Build Dakota application completed by March 31st, as well as the FAFSA as this is a requirement to receive the Build Dakota scholarship.
• Scholarships:
  I encourage all seniors to apply for scholarships. I regularly update the scholarship list by month on my website: Sanborn Central Counselor – Scholarships. For the scholarship offered to eligible students from the Sanborn Central Foundation, seniors have the option to choose which semester they would like that scholarship money applied to. Students need to notify a SC Foundation board member if they would like the scholarship applied to a different semester, or else the funds will automatically be dispersed to the student's college in their freshman fall semester. Board Members include Corey Flatten, Megan Wilson, Troy Olson, Stephanie Edwards, Angie Fridley, Harley Moore, and Allison Adema.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Students should begin requesting letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, employers, or other mentors now, so they have them ready for upcoming scholarship applications. 

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, 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 18^th 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 25^th 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 25^th 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!!

Our first FFA  LDE is next 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.

Basketball

2025 Cancer Tournament Information.

https://5il.co/3ref1

Basketball Schedule

Here are some additional dates

Tuesday, Nov 19^th:  4-5:30pm

7-12 Girls Open Gym at Sanborn Central

Thursday, November 20^th: 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

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 24^th 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

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

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).  

• Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Deinert

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

 Upcoming

	THIS WEEK	NEXT WEEK
MONDAY		FFA LDE's
TUESDAY		All State JH Festival Platte
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
THURSDAY	Eligibility	VB 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

 Upcoming

 Upcoming

 Upcoming

 Upcoming

	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)