Thursday, January 15th 2026-Blue Day

  Events for the day

The Sanborn Central School District sends its condolences to the Senska family on the passing of Keith Senska. He was a valued member of the community and a supporter of our school.

https://www.bittnerfuneralchapel.com/keith_senska

View the girls 281 schedule https://aptg.co/kRHhnD The ladies will start the action on Thursday in Wolsey at 3:30 vs. James Valley Christian.
View the boys 281 schedule https://aptg.co/PtQV8P The boys will play on Friday vs. Harrold-Highmore in Wolsey at 6:30.

The 8th Graders will be out on Thursday for a career fair from 8:30-2:30. About the Career Fair:
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).
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to a great learning experience for our students!

Mrs. Gassman

Upcoming

The National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, January 28, from 8:00–12:30 in the SC Gym. Donating blood is a simple way to make a big impact and help save lives in our community. If you are interested in donating or would like more information, please contact Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us.

Attached below is the LiveTicket link for the 43rd Annual Girls Hanson Classic.
The price is $25 and you will receive all 8 games of the classic.
Please forward on accordingly.
http://beavers.liveticket.tv/
The girls will play on January 17th and the boys on January 24th
Game Matchups
10:00 a.m. – Hanson vs. Woodbury Central (IA)
11:30 a.m. – Sanborn Central/Woonsocket vs. Elk Point-Jefferson
1:00 p.m. – Corsica-Stickney vs. Harding County
2:30 p.m. – Lyman vs. Mobridge-Pollock
4:00 p.m. – St. Thomas More vs. Dakota Valley
5:30 p.m. – Wagner vs. Hamlin
7:00 p.m. – Parkston vs. Ethan
8:30 p.m. – Mahpiya Luta vs. Lennox

2026 Boys’ Hanson Classic Schedule
10:00 a.m. – Gregory vs. White River
11:30 a.m. – Sioux Valley vs. Mobridge-Pollock
1:00 p.m. – Hanson vs. Leola/Frederick Area
2:30 p.m. – Dakota Valley vs. St. Thomas More
4:00 p.m. – Lennox vs. Clark/Willow Lake
5:30 p.m. – Parkston vs. Dell Rapids St. Mary
7:00 p.m. – Castlewood vs. Viborg-Hurley
8:30 p.m. – Hamlin vs. Rapid City Christian

MS Updates

For the week of January 12th 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

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

Music

BASKETBALL 2026 PEP BAND

Jan. 29 @ Woonsocket

Feb. 17 @ SC

Feb. 19 @ Woonsocket (SR. Night)

DWU MS Honor Band: January 21 (Free Concert @ 4:30pm)

DWU HS Honor Band: January 28

DWU 6^th Grade Honor Band: February 4

Region V Solo & Ensemble Contest in Chamberlain: February 18

Region V Large Group Contest in Mitchell: March 25

Mitchell Young Band Festival: March 31^st ($5 Concert @ 4:00pm)

Sanborn Central Spring Concert: May 5 @ 6:30pm

Woonsocket Spring Concert: May 7 @ 7:00pm

Basketball

Friday, January 16th starting at 4PM the middle school round robin will take place at the Plankinton High School.

Game information

• 5 minutes between games

• 6 minute quarters

• 3 minute halftime

• OT will be 1:30 - Both teams will be in the bonus

• Rolling schedule

• The team listed first will be the HOME team

• Fouls will be the same as normal - 5 per player / 5 Bonus

• Officials will include 1 adult on the court + a MVP HS player

Teams:

Mount Vernon - Plankinton

Sanborn Central - Woonsocket

Kimball - White Lake

Wessington Springs

	Court 1 - North	Court 2 - South
4:00	MVP vs SCW	KWL vs Wessington Springs
5:00	MVP vs Wessington Springs	KWL vs SCW
6:00	MVP vs KWL	SCW vs Wessington Springs

The ladies will play in the Hanson Classic on Saturday, January 17th. The bus departs from SC at 9:15

Basketball Schedule
December Practice
January Practice
February Practice
2025-2026 Basketball Departure Times

Enjoy a Dirty Soda bar during the January 27th Hanson Basketball Double Header for $5.
Dirty Soda Bar

FFA

Here are the dates for FFA CDE's  this year:

March 6 -Friday

March 9 - Monday

March 16 - Monday

March  23 - Monday

March 30 - Monday (districts) 

State FFA - April 20-22 (Monday-Wed)

Sunday, January 25th from 5PM until the food is gone join the Sanborn Central Woonsocket FFA for a FREE community meal as they say THANK YOU to the community.
SCW FFA Invite

Booster Club

Concession stand workers

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

Priceless Prom January 31st 11-4 February 1st 12-4 Walk-Ink Welcome. Follow on Facebook with PEO Priceless Prom WS.
Priceless Prom

WEBSTER AREA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

4TH - 6TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Sunday - February 15, 2026

$150 Entry Fee

Adult Refs

3 Game Guarantee

No Travel Teams

To Sign up please text or call 605-380-6967 or 605-216-4559.  You can also email waba-sd@hotmail.com

Upcoming

 Upcoming

	THIS WEEK	NEXT WEEK
MONDAY		NO SCHOOL G/B B-Ball 281 Tourney
TUESDAY		Girls B-Ball Practice 3:45 Boys B-Ball Practice 3:45
WEDNESDAY		DWU Honor's Band Girls B-Ball practice 3:45 Boys B-Ball practice 3:45
THURSDAY		Boys & Girls 281 Tourney
FRIDAY	Boys 281 Girls B-Ball TBA	Girls B-Ball practice @ Woony Boys B-Ball practice @ SC
SATURDAY	Boys Girls B-Ball Hanson Classic @ Corn Palace	3/4th VB/B-Ball @ Woony