With grit, heart, and quiet determination Moody delivered an 83-point ride on Koulees Pet of Macza Pro Rodeo. As the second cowboy out of the chutes, he set an early standard that held strong through the night, ultimately earning him a seventh-place finish—just one spot shy of the money, but every bit worthy of celebration.
Stetson Wright claimed the round win with an impressive 89.75 points on Big Shasta of Powder River Rodeo, but for those cheering back home, it was Moody’s steady courage and powerful performance that stole the spotlight.
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo runs through Dec. 13, and with each ride, Mason continues to carry the pride of Letcher and all of South Dakota with him. Here’s to the next round Mason!
Mrs. Karlen is out until 10:30 today to rehearse in Woonsocket.
There is a limited amount of picture forms in the office for sports pictures.
Lunch Program News:
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I will be sending home permission slips with the students this Thursday, December 4th. These must be signed and returned to me in order for your child to attend. Please return all permission slips by Thursday, December 18, 2025, before Christmas break.
- 8:30 AM: Depart from school
- 10:00–10:15 AM: Arrive in Wagner
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Career Fair at the Wagner National Guard Armory
- 11:30-12:30 Lunch: Students will eat at Subway or Taco John’s. Please send approximately $20 with your child for lunch, or they may pack their own lunch.
- 12:30 PM: Depart Wagner
- 2:00–2:30 PM: Arrive back at school
The purpose of the 8th Grade Career Fair is to introduce students to various educational pathways and career options. The fair will feature age-appropriate, hands-on activities designed to both engage and educate students about future opportunities. The event is sponsored by Wagner Community Memorial Hospital–Avera, with some booths in the Camp Med lane provided in collaboration with the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH).
Basketball Schedule
December Practice
January Practice
February Practice
2025-2026 Basketball Departure Times
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
The Artesian Community Improvement Association will be holding their annual Membership Drive/Ham Drawing on Friday, December 19, 2025 at the Artesian Community Center.
Supper will be served at 6:30pm, followed by a ham drawing, Raffle Drawing and a visit from Santa!
Membership dues are $20 per family and go towards summer youth programs and community events.
The Artesian Union Farmhands will be selling their Community Calendars for the 2026 year.
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | JH G/B B-Ball @ Howard lvg3:00 | |
TUESDAY | B-Ball vs. Hitchcock-Tulare B/G @ Woony Girls and Boys B-Ball vs. Hitchcock-Tulare @ Woony Girls JV 4:00 Boy JV 5:00, G V 6:15, B V 7:45 | |
WEDNESDAY | Girls B-ball @ Woony boys b-ball @ SC-NO JH practice | Missing Assignment Report |
THURSDAY | Eligibility Christmas Concert 6:30 Sports Pictures Girls practice @ Woony-No JH Boys practice @ Woony-NO JH | Eligibility B-Ball vs. Corsica-Stickney @ SC G/B B-Ball vs. Corsica-Stickney @ 4PM Career fair permission slips due |
FRIDAY | Staff-In Service-NO SCHOOL JH girls only vs. Wolsey 6PM @ Woony Girls B-Ball @ Woony 3:45 Boys B-Ball @ SC Sarah Swenson gym 6:15-7:45 | JH game @ Corsica G 6:00 B 7:00 Girls B-Ball @ SC 2:00 Boys B-Ball @ Woony 2:00 |
SATURDAY | B-Ball game boys/girls @ SBA G JV 12:30 B JV 1:45 G V 3:00 B B 4:30 |