Today's News
A late congratulations to the VB ladies on defeating Wessington Springs on Tuesday with scores of 25-13, 25-23, 25-13
Addison Bartholow 12 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces
Carley Edwards 6 kills, 4 digs
Kaidence Fridley 6 digs, 23 assists, 1 ace
Brooklyn Larson 2 kills, 3 digs, 1 assists, 4 aces
Ellie Hofer 4 kills, 2 digs, 2 aces
Hudson Fouberg 7 digs, 2 aces
There is a JH VB game this evening at Mitchell Christion
7th-5:00
8th-5:45
JV 6:45
Bus leaving Woonsocket at 3:45
The giving tree of pride is back at Sanborn Central. The school is seeking the community's help to support our students and staff through positive reinforcement! Suggested donation items
- Gift cards to the Muddy Cup
- Gift cards to the Country Pumper
- Gift cards to Walmart
- Bubblr's
- Bags of "fun size" candy
Donations will be used for weekly PBIS drawing winners, ticket store for MS/HS and all school quarterly PBIS parties. Just grab a tag from the giving tree and return the donated item to the office.
👑 2026 HOMECOMING COURT 👑
💙 Queen Candidates:
Miley Adams
Hudson Fouberg
Kyra Kelley
Temperance Salathe
❤️ King Candidates:
Carter Edwards
Riley Kneen
Ian Octavo
Cole Wilson
Layton Zoss
The King and Queen will be crowned during Coronation on Monday, September 21st at 7:00 PM.
Booster Club
Below is the 2026-2027 concession stand schedule
Saturday September 19 - Volleyball 12:00pm vs. Oldham/Ramona/Rutland
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Jeremy & Jessica White, Luke & Becky Bracha, Jeff & Peggy Hinker, Tracy Steele, Riley & Kip Zoss-Littau, Kody & Heather Fridley
Thursday October 1 - Volleyball 4:00pm vs. James Valley Christian
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Ryan & Katie Olson, Andy & Melissa Ettswold, Ryan & Kayla Bechen, Harold & Audra Moran, Dustin & Ashley Pollard
Tuesday October 13 - Volleyball 4:00pm vs. Iroquois/Lake Preston
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Lance & Laura Conrad, Denny & Jen Fouberg, Daniel & April Kneen, Chad Tucker & Emily Kneen, Charmayne Henrickson
Friday October 23 - Volleyball (Senior Night) 4:00pm vs. Bridgewater/Emery
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Steve & Roxann Larson, Melinda LeGrand, Christy Jandel, Patrick & Meghan Torgerson, Charles & Bobbi Fridley
Friday October 16 - Football (Senior Night) 7:00pm vs. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
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Curtis & Sara Adams, Aaron & Erin Roth, Derek & Tara Morris, Shawn & Jerilyn Moody, Charlie Zoss, Levi & Amie Applegarth
Please See Other Side for Basketball Work Schedule
Tuesday January 5 - Basketball-DH 4:00pm vs. Bridgewater/Emery
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Steve & Roxann Larson, JD & Jenny Easton, Steven & Brooke King, Jon & Jennifer Enfield, Mark & Brenda Nelson
Tuesday January 26 - Basketball- DH 4:00pm vs. Hanson
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Jim & Angie Fridley, Mark & Sarah Goral, Fred & Tanya Dise, Shawn & Jerilyn Moody, Gary Spelbring, Christina Stainbrook
Tuesday February 2 - Basketball-DH 4:00pm vs. Ethan
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Heath & Shanda Feistner, Matt & Allison Adema, Michael & Paula Morgan, Justin Enfield & Sarah Steichen, James Downing
Friday February 26 – Boys Basketball (Senior Night) 5:00pm vs Wessington Springs
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Jeremy & Ashly Uecker, Steven & Brooke King, Travis & Melanie Pollard, Andy & Melissa Ettswold, Brian & Jessica McGuire, Rod & Selena Voss
Thank You boosters for providing another homecoming meal Friday, September 25th. We are blessed with the best!
Upcoming-Save the Dates
School pictures will take place September 21st
Attached is a digital version of the order form to share with your families through email or your school website/app. Here is the online order page link: https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/sancentral
Homecoming dress up days for the week of September 21st
Monday-Dress your sweetest-Picture day
Tuesday-Sweet Dreams-Wear your pajamas
Wednesday-Candy Chaos-Dress wacky (Crazy hair, funky clothes, mismatched socks)
Thursday-Delixious Decades-Dress in Style of your Favorite Decade
Friday-A Taste of School Spirit-Wear your Blackhawk/Bucks apparel/Homecoming Shirt
https://aptg.co/JlMgcJ
We look forward to working with the Sanborn Central School and families again this year, see you soon!
Picture Day Flyer
Picture Day Flyer
Thank you - Melissa, Mark and staff, Mark’s Photographic Images, Armour SD
Homecoming dress up days for the week of September 21st
Monday-Dress your sweetest-Picture day
Tuesday-Sweet Dreams-Wear your pajamas
Wednesday-Candy Chaos-Dress wacky (Crazy hair, funky clothes, mismatched socks)
Thursday-Delixious Decades-Dress in Style of your Favorite Decade
Friday-A Taste of School Spirit-Wear your Blackhawk/Bucks apparel/Homecoming Shirt
https://aptg.co/JlMgcJ
Lunch Program News:
Breakfast Buddies Are Starting at Sanborn Central!
Beginning Monday, September 14, we will be starting a new Breakfast Buddies program during our morning breakfast time.
Students in grades 3–5 were given the opportunity to volunteer to be paired with one of our Pre-K or Kindergarten students. Each younger student will have an older “Breakfast Buddy” who will find them in the lunchroom each morning and spend that time with them.
Breakfast Buddies may help their little buddy through the breakfast line, open milk, cereal, juice or other breakfast items, sit with them while they eat, and help them learn how mornings in the lunchroom work. If a younger student chooses not to eat breakfast, their buddy will still sit with them during this time.
The goal is simply to give our youngest students a friendly, familiar face in what can sometimes be a busy morning environment. At the same time, our older students get the opportunity to practice kindness, responsibility, leadership and Blackhawk Pride.
A few things for families to know:
- Pre-K and Kindergarten students do not have to eat breakfast to participate.
- Older buddies are there to help, encourage and be a friend—not to be “in charge” of the younger student.
- Students will not share food.
- We know it may take a little time for everyone to get used to the new routine, and we will make adjustments as needed.
So, if your child comes home talking about their “Breakfast Buddy,” now you’ll know what they mean! We are excited to see the relationships that grow from this and hope it helps make mornings a little more comfortable for our littlest Blackhawks.
🍉🍇 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Has Begun! 🍎🥕
We are excited to kick off our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) today at Sanborn Central!
Our first FFVP snack is a fresh melon and grape cup. Students in Pre-K through 8th grade will have the opportunity to enjoy it this afternoon.
The FFVP is about much more than simply giving students an extra snack during the school day. Throughout the year, students will be introduced to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables—some they may already love and others they may have never tried before!
Through this program, we hope to:
- Encourage students to try new fruits and vegetables.
- Help students discover healthy foods they actually enjoy.
- Introduce different varieties and types of produce.
- Build healthy eating habits that can continue beyond the school day.
- Make trying fresh foods fun and positive!
Our FFVP snacks will be offered three days each week, with the days varying from week to week. We’ll be offering a mix of fruits and vegetables throughout the program, and occasionally students will also get to learn a little bit about what they are trying.
Tonight's question for your student:
“What did you think of the melon and grape cup?”
Ask them what kind of melon they tried, which fruit was their favorite, and whether there was anything in the cup they would like to have again at home.
We would love for FFVP to spark conversations at home, too. Even a simple “Did you try it?” can help encourage kids to be adventurous and give new foods a chance.
We can't wait to hear what the students think!
Healthy Choices ❤️ Brighter Futures!
Find breakfast and lunch menu's at the following link https://menus.healthepro.com/
We encourage all families to complete a Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application each school year, even if you are unsure whether your household qualifies. Submitting an application may help your family receive meal benefits, and it also provides important funding for our school. Approved applications can help support educational programs, technology, student services, and other resources that benefit all students. Your information is kept confidential!
We encourage all families to complete a Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application each school year, even if you are unsure whether your household qualifies. Submitting an application may help your family receive meal benefits, and it also provides important funding for our school. Approved applications can help support educational programs, technology, student services, and other resources that benefit all students. Your information is kept confidential!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the application and help support both your family and our school community.
Cover Letter
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
If you have a child with dietary restrictions please fill out the Special Diet Form. No food accommodations can be provided without paperwork.
Special Diet Form With Instructions
Special Diet Form With Instructions
Notes from Mrs. Gassman
Sanborn Central students and families are invited to South Dakota Safety Days, a free community event in Plankinton on October 9 and 10, 2026, honoring the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers who take care of our communities.
In November 2025, Aurora County became the first county in South Dakota to proclaim October as First Responders Appreciation Month. In January 2026, Governor Larry Rhoden signed a statewide proclamation extending that recognition to all 66 counties, crediting Aurora County for leading the way. South Dakota Safety Days is the community celebration that brings it to life.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 is the big day for families. It runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Aurora County Ag Building in Plankinton. Admission and every activity are free.
Kids can climb through fire trucks, ambulances, and patrol vehicles, try hands-on fire extinguisher training, take Stop the Bleed training, and walk through the Avera Careflight mobile simulation. They can also take part in the firefighter games, There is a kids' table with coloring, art, and letters to first responders. Every child who joins a training, makes art, or plays in the firefighter games is entered in a prize drawing at 4:00 PM.
Food trucks will be on site all day, so families can buy lunch and stay as long as they like.
At 1:30 PM we hold the First Responders Awards Ceremony, where firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement officers from around the county are honored by name.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 has two things older students may be interested in.
A self-defense class runs 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Plankinton School gym, taught by Shihan David Sheets of SoDak Kyokushin Karate. It is open to middle school students and older, costs $20 per person, and every participant receives a certificate of completion. Space is limited and registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-south-dakota-safety-days-self-defense-class-tickets-1997980672977
That evening we screen PTSD 9-1-1, a documentary about the mental health toll first responders carry. The film's director leads a panel discussion afterward, with Sheriff Roman Briggs among the panelists. Doors open at 6:30 PM at the Silo Market, 120 S Main St. The screening is free, but the film handles heavy material honestly, so it is for ages 16 and up. Registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptsd-9-1-1-film-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-1996831373391
If any of our students need community service hours, they are looking for volunteers on Saturday!
In November 2025, Aurora County became the first county in South Dakota to proclaim October as First Responders Appreciation Month. In January 2026, Governor Larry Rhoden signed a statewide proclamation extending that recognition to all 66 counties, crediting Aurora County for leading the way. South Dakota Safety Days is the community celebration that brings it to life.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 is the big day for families. It runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Aurora County Ag Building in Plankinton. Admission and every activity are free.
Kids can climb through fire trucks, ambulances, and patrol vehicles, try hands-on fire extinguisher training, take Stop the Bleed training, and walk through the Avera Careflight mobile simulation. They can also take part in the firefighter games, There is a kids' table with coloring, art, and letters to first responders. Every child who joins a training, makes art, or plays in the firefighter games is entered in a prize drawing at 4:00 PM.
Food trucks will be on site all day, so families can buy lunch and stay as long as they like.
At 1:30 PM we hold the First Responders Awards Ceremony, where firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement officers from around the county are honored by name.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 has two things older students may be interested in.
A self-defense class runs 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Plankinton School gym, taught by Shihan David Sheets of SoDak Kyokushin Karate. It is open to middle school students and older, costs $20 per person, and every participant receives a certificate of completion. Space is limited and registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-south-dakota-safety-days-self-defense-class-tickets-1997980672977
That evening we screen PTSD 9-1-1, a documentary about the mental health toll first responders carry. The film's director leads a panel discussion afterward, with Sheriff Roman Briggs among the panelists. Doors open at 6:30 PM at the Silo Market, 120 S Main St. The screening is free, but the film handles heavy material honestly, so it is for ages 16 and up. Registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ptsd-9-1-1-film-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-1996831373391
If any of our students need community service hours, they are looking for volunteers on Saturday!
Magdalena Popek-Hurst
Event Organizer
South Dakota Safety Days - October 2026
Supporting Aurora County First Responders
Website: southdakotasafetydays.com
Mobile: (619) 312-8508
"Promoting Safety Awareness Across South Dakota"
Build Dakota will be presenting on Monday, September 21st at 8:15-9:00 AM. They will talk with sophomores, juniors, and seniors about Build Dakota. This informational session will be held in Mrs. Gassman's room.
Ag Classes/FFA
The Tour of Jack links for the JR's is moved to from September 22nd to Tuesday, October 6th for the Jr. class.Music
The following students will be in Woonsocket from 10:40-11:55 next Thursday for marching practice Sean B, Ledoux B, Levi H, Kyra K, Sophie K, Timothy K, Jason M, Evalyn O, Chloe S, Temperance S, Westen W, Beau E, Wyatt E, Ethan M, Mason M, Olivia P and Keira P.z
Dates for All-State workshops:
Sept. 29 NSU Aberdeen
Oct. 8 SDSU Brookings
Oct. 20 DWU Mitchell
Oct. 29-Nov. 1 All-State Rapid City
Nov. 17 Junior High Region Music Festival Platte
Nov.24 High School Region Music Festival Gregory
Volleyball
Saturday's match vs ORR at Sanborn.
11am - 7th grade scrimmage
Noon - 8th grade match vs Orr
1pm - JV match followed by the Varsity match
VB for Tuesday, September 22nd
VB for Tuesday, September 22nd
4pm - 8th grade match main gym
5pm- 7th grade match in auxiliary gym and C in main gym
6pm - JV with Varsity to follow
October 13th ILP will be JV and Varsity only there will no JH game. The JV game will start at 6:00 PM Varsity to follow The games are at Sanborn Central
October 26th at 6:00 JH will play ILP at SC. There will only be one JH game.
The reason for this change is ILP JH has music festival on October 13th.
Dig Pink Night is October 13th at Sanborn Central when the Blackhawk take on Iroquois Lake Preston. Miley Adams will be planning the night and if you would like to donate a silent auction idem or any baked goods for the bake sale please contact her at 605-999-6870.
There will be events such as
There will be events such as
- Chuck a duck
- Silent Auction
- Bake Sale
- Kaitlin Brueske with hair tinsel
- Live Pie Auction
Football
JH-JV FB Schedule-Please remove the JV Chamberlain game from the schedule.
V, JH, JV Schedule with Departure Times
After Friday night's game on September 18th there will be a firework show to celebrate McCook Central-Montrose homecoming. Please note that after shaking hands and the coaches talking to the players the lights will go out for the show. They will turn back on after the fireworks are over.
Tuesday, September 22nd is a JH game only. Therefore we will not provide concessions.
Cross Country
September 23rd starting at 10AM at the WS golf course information
Cross Country 281 Conference Meet
Wednesday, September 30th CC meet Information and map
Entries: Entries will be imported from www.athletic.net.
Dakota Timing will be utilized.
Varsity: 3 counters plus two pushers
Junior Varsity: 3 counters plus one pusher.
However, you can bring as many runners as you like.
Dakota Timing will be utilized.
Varsity: 3 counters plus two pushers
Junior Varsity: 3 counters plus one pusher.
However, you can bring as many runners as you like.
Top 15 Varsity receives a medal.
Top Varsity team receives a plaque.
Top 10 JV receive a medal.
Order of race
Varsity Girls, 5000 meters
Varsity Boys, 5000 meters
Top Varsity team receives a plaque.
Top 10 JV receive a medal.
Order of race
Varsity Girls, 5000 meters
Varsity Boys, 5000 meters
JV Girls, 3000 meters (May run together)
JV Boys, 3000 meters (May run together)
Teams invited 2026:
Arlington, Baltic, Canistota, Castlewood, Centerville, Flandreau Indian, Howard, Iroquois/Lake Preston, McCrossan, Mount Vernon/Plankinton, Chester, Colman-Egan, De Smet, Deubrook, Elkton-Lake Benton, Oldham-Ramona-Rutland, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, St. Mary’s and McCook Central/Montrose
We will have portable toilets on site. Please bring your own water. We ask that you only enter the clubhouse to purchase food or drink.
Map of Golf Course
JV Boys, 3000 meters (May run together)
Teams invited 2026:
Arlington, Baltic, Canistota, Castlewood, Centerville, Flandreau Indian, Howard, Iroquois/Lake Preston, McCrossan, Mount Vernon/Plankinton, Chester, Colman-Egan, De Smet, Deubrook, Elkton-Lake Benton, Oldham-Ramona-Rutland, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, St. Mary’s and McCook Central/Montrose
We will have portable toilets on site. Please bring your own water. We ask that you only enter the clubhouse to purchase food or drink.
Map of Golf Course
Basketball
Support the Blackhawks year round with a painted Blackhawk. New or refresh paintings are available. https://aptg.co/tRBg3x
Sign up for the 5/6th grade girls basketball season by scanning the QR code or text Coach K at 605-354-0997
https://aptg.co/xH6xsJ
https://aptg.co/xH6xsJ
Here is the 5/6th grade basketball tentative schedule
Community
Scan to register for the 4th grade girls basketball skills camp starting in September and going one Saturday per month
Basketball Skills Camp
September through March for one Saturday per month sign up for the 3rd and 4th Volleyball skills camp. 3/4th VB Skills Camp
Basketball Skills Camp
September through March for one Saturday per month sign up for the 3rd and 4th Volleyball skills camp. 3/4th VB Skills Camp
A benefit will be held September 19th at the Letcher Community Center at 6PM with silent auction items, a shirt shop and free will donations for a pork loin sandwich meal. Please contact Jen Fouberg with questions or to donate.
Devoted Students
We are excited to start another year of Devoted Students! Join us Saturday, September 26th, at 11:00 a.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 provide a lunch along with a devotional 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
Enjoy the Woonsocket Fall Festival October 10th from 9-2. Shop local vendors and stop at Swenson Pumpkin Patch for your fall pumpkins!
Woonsocket Fall Festival
Woonsocket Fall Festival
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | Homecoming week Dress your sweetest Coronation 7PM Back to school pictures JV football @ Salem 4:00 st | |
TUESDAY | Sweet Dreams-Pajama's JH FB vs. MCM @ SC 4:30 VB vs. Wolsey-Wess @ Wolsey (2JH, C, JV, V) | |
WEDNESDAY | Candy Chaos-Dress Wacky | |
THURSDAY | Delicious Decades-50's, 60's, 70's | |
FRIDAY | FB vs. MC-Montrose @ Salem-lvg SC @ 3:45 VB Practice @ Woony 7/8 VB Practice @ SC | A Taste of School Spirit-School Spirit Day FB vs. Miller-Highmore-Harrold @ WS |
SATURDAY | VB vs. ORR @ SC 1PM |