Events for the day
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
The Volleyball ladies ended the season last night vs. Colman-Egan with scores of 25-17, 25-15, 25-15. That brings the record to 18-10! Way to give it your best and leave it all of the field. Thank you to the Seniors that represented the Blackhawks Addy Baruth, Liz Boschee, Kali Hofer, Cami Edwards, Tori Hoffman, Kenzie Baruth, and Jalyn Grassel.
Parents, your elementary student should have brought home a new snack pack form. Please feel free to fill our the bottom part and send it back with your student if you would like you child to be included in the Snack Pack Program. There are no rules to receiving a snack pack! Middle School and High School parents please print off the below for to apply.
With recent changes to the SNAP benefits program, some families may be noticing adjustments in their monthly food assistance. If that’s you, now might be the perfect time to consider enrolling your child in our Snack Pack Program — a simple and confidential way to ensure kids have nutritious food to take home each week.
Each snack pack is filled with easy-to-eat, kid-friendly items designed to help students stay fueled and focused. There’s no cost to families, and participation is open to anyone who could use a little extra support right now.
We understand times can be challenging, and we’re here to help make sure no child goes hungry. Simply fill in the bottom part of this paper to apply and if you have questions please contact Sara Adams at sararuml@hotmail.com
Because every child deserves to feel full, focused, and ready to learn ❤️
Snack Pack Program
Dear 11th Grade Parents and Guardians,Today, 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.
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.
Thank you!
Mrs. Gassman
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, today 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!
Save the date
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.
Horizon Health will conduct a school-wide screening on November 19, 2026. All students will have their weight, height, and BMI measured. Vision screenings will be completed for students in grades PreK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 10, while hearing screenings will be done for grades K, 1, 5, and 10. Scoliosis screenings will be conducted for girls in grades 5 and 7 and boys in grades 7 and 9. Screening permission forms signed at the beginning of the year will be reviewed prior to any screenings.
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.
Pep Band/Music
Here is the Fall Pep Band Schedule: Please email Mrs. Karlen with any questions, or conflicts.
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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 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.
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
FFA
FFA Fruit and Butter Braid orders are due on Thursday, Nov 13!!
2025 Cancer Tournament Information.
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
Clay Moody 12
Ian Octavo 11
Sean Bitterman 10
Owen Moran 9
Chloe Salathe 9
Leam Applegarth 8
Timothy Kelly 8
Lawson Zoss 7
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
Sunday Nov 6 at 6:00 pm at the Letcher Community Center the Letcher American Legion Auxiliary 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.
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 | THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY |
| Oral Interp. Districts (Mitchell)
5/6 B-Ball games @ Wolsey G@6 B@7 |
TUESDAY |
| 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 |
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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 |
