Today's News
The VB ladies won in 3 sets vs. Ethan on September 3rd.
Addison Barthalow 15kills 6 digs
Carley Edwards 6 kills, 2 blocks
Kaidence Fridley 1 block, 19 digs, 21 assists, 4 aces
Hudson Fouberg 14 digs, 1 ace
Ellie Hofer 7 kills, 3 blocks, 2 digs, 4 aces
Miley Adams 2 kills, 4 digs
Brooklyn Larson 1 kill, 2 blocks, 2 digs
The VB ladies are on the road tonight vs. Corsica-Stickney at Stickney. Games will begin at 4:30 and the 8th grade will depart at 2:45 followed by HS at 3:15.
JH FB vs. Chamberlain away starting at 6PM
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Volleyball
Thank you all for participating in the Redfield Invite yesterday. We appreciate you bringing your teams and helping make the meet a great event.
Here is a link to the official results from yesterday's meet.
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/278898/results/all
Congratulations to James Valley Christian for winning the Varsity Boys Meet and to Herreid/Selby Area for winning the Girls Meet! We will be sending the championship plaques to both schools soon.
Here is the 5/6th grade basketball tentative schedule
🩸 BLOOD DRIVE 🩸
NHS is hosting a blood drive!
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
⏰ 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Vitalant Blood Donation Van (in front of the school)
Sign up to donate and support NHS in making a difference! megan.wilson@k12.sd.us
Help save lives by donating blood! Every donation can make a difference in our community.
MS Updates
Upcoming-Save the Dates
School pictures will take place September 21st
Homecoming dress up days
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
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Homecoming dress up days
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
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Notes from Mrs. L Gassman
I just wanted to give you a heads up - two weeks from today on Wednesday, September 9th, Mr. Steele and I will be taking the freshman class to Alexandria for the Freshman Impact program that we attend every year. Ms. Farrel-Poncelet passed out liability forms that each freshman student needs to return to her with parent signatures in order to attend the event. Forms must be returned to Ms. F-P by Tuesday, September 8th at the very latest.
The event runs from 8:00-3:00 PM and we are not allowed to leave early, therefore, Kelly and Kaylee will be late for volleyball practice that day and freshman boys who are out for football will either be late for practice or not able to attend that day depending on our return to school time, which I estimate to be around 3:45 PM.
Lunch Program News:
🍎 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program Begins September 16 🥕
We are excited to announce that Sanborn Central will once again be participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)!
This year, the program will begin Wednesday, September 16, and students in Preschool through 8th grade will be able to participate.
The FFVP is a federally funded program that gives students the opportunity to enjoy free fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day, outside of our regular breakfast and lunch meals. One of the goals of the program is to introduce students to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including some they may not have tried before, while encouraging healthy eating habits.
A few things to know about FFVP:
- There is no cost to students or families.
- Fresh fruits or vegetables will be offered three days each week.
- The days will vary from week to week rather than following a set schedule.
- Students will have the opportunity to try familiar favorites as well as some new and different fruits and vegetables throughout the year.
- FFVP is a snack program and is separate from our regular school breakfast and lunch programs.
- This year’s program will include students in Preschool through 8th grade.
We are looking forward to getting started and having some fun introducing our students to different fresh foods throughout the school year. Hopefully, they will discover a few new favorites along the way!
Our first FFVP snack will be offered on Wednesday, September 16.
Thank you,
Laura Conrad
Foodservice Director
Laura Conrad
Foodservice Director
Find breakfast and lunch menu's at the following link https://menus.healthepro.com/
Paper copies of the Free & Reduced Lunch Applications will be available at back to school night. Please visit the following forms to get a jump start on the process. 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!
Paper copies of the Free & Reduced Lunch Applications will be available at back to school night. Please visit the following forms to get a jump start on the process. 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
Back to school forms will be launching soon. 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
Ag Classes/FFA
The JR Class will be headed to Jack Links for a tour on Tuesday, Sept 15. We will leave at 8:30 and return around 11:45.Volleyball
2026 Volleyball Players
2026 Blackhawk VB Schedule
2026 VB Practice Schedule
The JVC VB tournament on Saturday September 12th is 8th grade only.
Event: JVC Jr. High Volleyball Tournament
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: James Valley Christian School Gymnasium – Entrance A (NW Door)
Format: All matches = 2 out of 3 – 3 rd game to 15 points
Teams: JVC, Huron 7 th & 8th , Wessington Springs, Highmore-Harrold,
Sanborn Central-Woonsocket, Mitchell Christian, DeSmet
Schedule: Matches will be played in the following order: Rolling schedule
North Gym South Gym
Huron 7 th vs. H-H JVC vs. Mitchell Christian
SCW vs. DeSmet Wessington Springs vs. Huron8th
Huron 7 th vs. Mitchell Christian JVC vs. H-H
Huron 8 th vs. SCW Wessington Springs vs. DeSmet
H-H vs. Mitchell Christian JVC vs. Huron 7 th
SCW vs. Wessington Springs DeSmet vs. Huron 8 th
Admission: $3.00 for Adults $2.00 for grades K-12
Entry Fee: NO Entry Fee
ETC.: PLEASE SUPPLY YOUR OWN LIBERO TRACKER
1st team listed supplies the bookkeeper
JVC will supply all volleyballs and all officials
Information for the Warbird VB Tournament Saturday, September 12th.
2026 Warbird VB Tournament
Football
JH-JV FB Schedule-Please remove the JV Chamberlain game from the schedule.
V, JH, JV Schedule with Departure Times
Cross Country
Thank you all for participating in the Redfield Invite yesterday. We appreciate you bringing your teams and helping make the meet a great event.
Here is a link to the official results from yesterday's meet.
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/278898/results/all
Congratulations to James Valley Christian for winning the Varsity Boys Meet and to Herreid/Selby Area for winning the Girls Meet! We will be sending the championship plaques to both schools soon.
Cross Country Schedule
DeSmet XC meet should be on Thursday, Sept. 10.....not the 11th
MVP Cross Country meet September 16th information
2026 MVP CROSS COUNTRY
Invite
FISH LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
39051
253rd St, Plankinton, SD 57368
TEAMS: AC/DC,
Corsica-Stickney, Sanborn Central-Woonsocket, Tripp-Delmont/Armour,
Wolsey-Wessington, McCook Central-Montrose
LOCATION:
Fish Lake Country Club, 39051 253rd
St, Plankinton, SD 57368
DATE: Wednesday, September
16
TIME: 1:00 PM. Coaches
meeting at 12:30
Entry Fee:
$50.00 per school or $10.00 per runner whichever is less – please either send
or bring along to the meet: $ 50 total, not $50 per gender.
MEET REFEREE:
Bob Malloy
Varsity
Girls 5,000 meters
Varsity
Boys 5,000 meters
JV Girls 3,000 meters
JV
Boys 3,000 meters
JH
Boys and Girls (combined) 3,000 meters
*(if numbers allow,
divisions may be combined)
Scoring: 4 scorers and 2
pushers (Class A scoring will be used as host school MVP is a Class A
competitor.)
Awards:
10 Varsity medals for
girls and 10 medals for boys
10 JV medals for girls
and 10 JV medals for boys
Entries: We will be using
Athletic.net to enter your runners. Please enter athletes by noon on September 15th. We will be
using the bib system. Maps will be
available at the meet.
3K-fish lake cross country
5K-fish lake cross country
September 23rd starting at 10AM at the WS golf course information
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
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Here is the 5/6th grade basketball tentative schedule
Booster Club
Below is the 2026-2027 concession stand schedule
Thank You boosters for providing another homecoming meal Friday, September 25th. We are blessed with the best!
2026-2027 School Year
Community
Walking With the Savior Youth Group to Begin
Walking With the Savior (WWTS) area youth group will begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Artesian First Lutheran. The group will meet each Wednesday until April from 3:45-5:30. Youth ages preschool through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Activities each week will include games, prayers, snacks, Bible lessons, songs, and crafts. Parents are encouraged to have their kids come for a faith growing experience. Please call Judy Wormstadt at 605-527-2342 if you are interested in having your youth attend.
Walking With the Savior (WWTS) area youth group will begin Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Artesian First Lutheran. The group will meet each Wednesday until April from 3:45-5:30. Youth ages preschool through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Activities each week will include games, prayers, snacks, Bible lessons, songs, and crafts. Parents are encouraged to have their kids come for a faith growing experience. Please call Judy Wormstadt at 605-527-2342 if you are interested in having your youth attend.
Hunters Safety Course informational brochure. Students must be 12 years of age or 11 years of age and have their 12th birthday before the end of the year.
Dates are September 10th 6-9PM
September 11th 6-9PM
September 12 8AM-12PM
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September 11th 6-9PM
September 12 8AM-12PM
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Join in on the fun at the Artesian CIA Fall Festival at the Artesian Community Center from 3-8 on September 12th with a free will donation pork loin supper starting at 5:00.
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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
Now taking auction donations for the Lewis Hemminger benefit to take place on September 19th at 6PM at the Letcher Community Center. Money raised will go to help with medical bills.
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
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | JH/JV @ SC vs. MVP JH@4 JV@5:30 VB practice 9-12 @ Woony 7-8 @ SC | |
TUESDAY | JH/JV FB vs. Chamberlain 4:00JH, 5:00JV VB vs. Corsica-Stickney @ Corsica 4:30 JH/C/JV/V | VB vs. WS @ Woonsocket |
WEDNESDAY | Cross Country 1:00 | |
THURSDAY | VB vs. Parkston @ Parkston 4PM start | VB V practice @ SC JH/JH games @ MC 5:30 |
FRIDAY | CC vs. DeSmet 10:00 FB vs. Mobridge-Pollock @ SC | FB vs. MC-Montrose @ Salem-lvg SC @ 3:45 VB Practice @ Woony 7/8 VB Practice @ SC |
SATURDAY | Wolsey-Wess VB Tourney (V Only) | VB vs. ORR @ SC 1PM |