Today's News
End of 1st quarter
FB vs. MVP @ SC 7:00 start
No 5-6 Boys Basketball practice today. Coach Steele will be setting up for the MVP football game at SC. Monday will be a boys only night at SC with a 5:00 scrimmage and a 6:00 game
NO HS VB practice today.
Due to the mischievous behavior on the playground Tuesday evening no MS students will be allowed on the playground during SCW sporting events.
Shout-Out Time
We have some AMAZING Blackhawks to celebrate! The following grade levels had zero swiss/behavior referrals for the ENTIRE FIRST QUARTER!!
2nd Grade-Mrs Cope
7th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
These students have been staying on task, following directions, keeping their hands to themselves, making positive choices, and showing what it means to be a TRUE BLACKHAWK all quarter long, therefore they received a treat of donuts this morning. Great Job Blackhawks!
Make up picture day is October 21st around noon. Please follow this attached posted for instructions.
https://aptg.co/JCjMZd
https://aptg.co/JCjMZd
Booster Club
Come hungry and support the Sanborn Central Booster Club Friday, October 16th at the SC Football Field starting at 6:00. Purchase a Roast Beef Sandwich, Chips, Cookie and Water for $8.
Listed are the concession stand helpers
Friday October 16 - Football (Senior Night) 7:00pm vs. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
- Curtis & Sara Adams, Aaron & Erin Roth, Derek & Tara Morris, Lance & Laura Conrad, Charlie Zoss, Levi & Amie Applegarth
Friday October 23 - Volleyball (Senior Night) 4:00pm vs. Bridgewater/Emery
- Steve & Roxann Larson, Melinda LeGrand, Christy Jandel, Patrick & Meghan Torgerson, Charles & Bobbi Fridley
Tuesday January 5 - Basketball-DH 4:00pm vs. Bridgewater/Emery
- Steve & Roxann Larson, JD & Jenny Easton, Steven & Brooke King, Jon & Jennifer Enfield, Mark & Brenda Nelson
Tuesday January 26 - Basketball- DH 4:00pm vs. Hanson
- 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
- 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
- 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!
Attached is the link to the online Booster Club Request Form for the 2026–2027 school year.
https://forms.gle/QguXLvk5Rh4hrEWX8
https://forms.gle/QguXLvk5Rh4hrEWX8
Lunch Program News:
Fresh Food Friday: Celebrating Our Blackhawks!
We've had a great week celebrating our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program as part of Farm to School Month!
Throughout the week, we've encouraged our Blackhawks to try something new, add a little more color to their plates, and have some fun in the kitchen. We hope they've discovered a few new favorites along the way!
Now We Want to Hear From Our Blackhawks!
- What's your favorite fruit or vegetable?
- Did you try something new this week?
- Is there something you'd like us to try serving through FFVP?
A Little Family Challenge!
At dinner tonight, ask everyone at the table to name their favorite fruit and vegetable. Are there any that everyone agrees on?
We'd love to hear your family's answers! Share them in the comments. You never know, your Blackhawk might give us an idea for a future FFVP snack!
Thanks to everyone who followed along with us this week!
A Little Sneak Peek at Next Week...
We've talked about the food on our plates, but have you ever thought about everything that happens before it gets there?
Here's something to think about over the weekend: How many different people do you think it takes to get just ONE school lunch on the tray?
We'll be digging into that next week, and I think some of the answers might surprise you!
Fresh Foods • Curious Kids • Healthy Habits
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
*Save the dates
Friday, November 6th at 8:15 AM - ASVAB - Mrs. Gassman's room
*ALL juniors plus any seniors wanting to retake it
Monday, November 9th - FAFSA Night at 7:00 PM in Mrs. Gassman's room
Monday, November 9th - FAFSA Night at 7:00 PM in Mrs. Gassman's room
Join Mrs. L Gassman for FAFSA Night on Monday, November 9th at 7PM in Mrs. Gassman's room. Learn about what FAFSA is and how FAFSA can help provide grants, work-study, federal student loans and state & college based aid.
Reminder that all juniors and seniors have 2 excused absences for college/career exploration each year! I really encourage them to go on college tours and to go job shadowing. However, they need to be responsible and get their assignments ahead of time and have their parents/guardians call in their absence.
On January 11th and 12th we will be having internet safety presentations for grades PreK-12. These will be by each grade level, so they are age appropriate. There will also be a parent session on the evening of January 11th. More information to come later regarding this.
Junior and Senior Parents/Guardians,
I wanted to make families aware of an opportunity available to South Dakota high school juniors and seniors - the South Dakota Legislative Page Program. I spoke with the students about this opportunity this morning and gave out applications to interested students.
The program gives students the opportunity to spend time in Pierre during the 2027 legislative session and get a firsthand look at how the South Dakota Legislature operates.
Who is eligible?
- Current high school juniors and seniors
- Students from any South Dakota school district may apply
What do pages do?
Pages serve in either the South Dakota House of Representatives or Senate. Their responsibilities may include:
Pages serve in either the South Dakota House of Representatives or Senate. Their responsibilities may include:
- Attending committee meetings in the mornings
- Assisting during House or Senate floor sessions in the afternoons
- Helping in the Legislative Post Office
- Assisting legislators as needed
- Participating in scheduled social and educational activities
- Answer phones and deliver messages to legislators on a rotational basis
Pay
Pages receive $55 for each legislative day they serve.
Housing
Students are housed with families in Pierre or Fort Pierre if needed, preferably with other page students. Parent/guardian consent is required for pages who make their own arrangements.
Transportation
Pages are responsible for their own transportation to and from work and any other transportation needs while serving in Pierre. Pages are encouraged to go home on the weekend.
When is it?
The 2027 legislative session runs from January 12 through March 31, 2027, with a recess from March 12–30. Students serve during one of five page terms during the main portion of the session. When applying, they will indicate their preference for their 1st through 5th term choice.
The 2027 legislative session runs from January 12 through March 31, 2027, with a recess from March 12–30. Students serve during one of five page terms during the main portion of the session. When applying, they will indicate their preference for their 1st through 5th term choice.
1st Term: January 11-22
2nd Term: January 24-February 5
3rd Term: February 7-19
4th Term: February 21-March 4
5th Term: March 7-11
What is required to apply?
Students must:
Students must:
- Obtain signed sponsorship approval from a current legislator - student will need to contact a state legislator to obtain their signature for sponsorship. Talk to a legislator and ask for the privilege of them sponsoring you. Any current legislator can sponsor a page.
- Sanborn County - District 20 - State Legislators
- Senator Paul R. Miskimins
- Representative Kaley Nolz
- Phone: 605-999-4136
- Email: Kaley.Nolz@sdlegislature.gov
- Students can email or talk with a legislator on the phone and send a copy of the application to the legislator to sign and send to the Page Advisor, Michelle Deyo-Amende, (email: PageProgram@sdlegislature.gov), and send their own original application separately.
- Complete the Legislative Page application
- Submit a cover letter (about yourself, why you are applying, why you should be selected, and what you hope to gain from serving as a page)
- Have written permission from the school
- Have written permission from a parent/guardian
- Provide two letters of recommendation (NOT from family members)
- If applying to serve in the Senate, your reference letters should be addressed to the President Pro Tempore (Chris Karr)
- If you are applying to serve in the House, your reference letters should be addressed to the Speaker of the House (Jon Hansen)
Application Deadlines
- Preferred deadline: October 2, 2026
- Final deadline: October 16, 2026
*Email completed application materials to PageProgram@sdlegislature.gov
Because students need sponsorship from a current legislator and several application materials, interested students should begin the process soon.
Students and families can find additional information and application materials through the South Dakota Legislature/Legislative Research Council. https://sdlegislature.gov/Students/Page
Why should a student serve as a page?
Not only is this opportunity an excellent experience for students to see government in action and learn how laws are made, but it also looks great on a resume and scholarship applications! It gives students the opportunity to meet legislators and students across South Dakota. This experience can be valuable for all students, but especially students interested in political science, government, law, education, journalism, communications, business, public service, or leadership.
If your child is interested in this opportunity and didn't let me know today, they still have time to get an application from me.
Music
The following students will be attending the DWU All-State Chorus workshop in Mitchell on Tuesday, Oct. 20: Chloe S, Olivia P, McKenzie U, Aurelia W, Rylan P, Mason M, Westen W, Ledoux B, and Wyatt E. Students should bring their music and a water bottle.
The bus will leave Woonsocket at 7:30 am and Sanborn Central at 7:45 am with a return time to Sanborn Central at 2:45 pm and Woonsocket at 3:00 pm.
Oct. 29-Nov. 1 All-State Rapid City
Nov. 17 Junior High Region Music Festival Platte
Nov.24 High School Region Music Festival Gregory
Nov 12th and 14th Augustana Honor Band Festival
BAND
Nov 12th and 14th Augustana Honor Band Festival
BAND
Oct. 13: DIG PINK NIGHT @ Sanborn Central; Please arrive at 6:00 pm to support the activities. We will play during Varsity warm-up. (Please wear Dig Pink Shirt or Pink)
Oct. 23: SR. Night @ Sanborn Central; Please arrive between 6:30-6:45.
Other Fall Band Events:
Sanborn Central Veteran's Day Program: Nov. 11
Woonsocket Veteran's Day Program: Nov. 11 @ 2:00 pm
Augustana Band Festival: November 12-14
Region V JH Band Festival: November 17
Region V HS Band Festival: November 24
Woonsocket Christmas Concert: December 1
Sanborn Central Christmas Concert: December 3
Volleyball
October 26th at 6:00 JH will play ILP at SC. There will only be one JH game.
- Matches away and leave times:OCT. 27 MT. VERNON/PLANK PLANK 3JH, C, JV, V 3:30 Leave time: Bus/2:00-SC Vans/3:30-SCPractices:Oct. 169-12thSC3:45-5:30pm7th-8thSC3:45-5:30pmOct. 199-12thWoony8:00-9:45amNo PracticeOct. 219-12thSC3:45-5:30pm7th-8thWoony3:45-5:30pmOct. 229-12thSC3:45-5:30pm7th-8thWoony3:45-5:30pmOct. 269-12thWoony3:45-5:30pm7th-8thSC3:45-5:30pmOct.28VarsitySC3:45-5:30pmOct. 29VarsitySC3:45-5:30pmOct. 30VarsitySC3:45-5:30pm
Football
Cross Country
See attachment for new schedule—--scrimmages are added to 3 home games. The Wessington Springs home game we could not as that is already an early time due to the home VB game.
10-12-2026 Updated schedule
10-12-2026 Updated schedule
Community
To-Go Meals available with a Free-Will donation on October 21st from 5:30-7PM at the church. First come, first serve.
Town & Kountry Kids 4-H Club, Blue Group
invites you to participate in Trunk or Treat at
Letcher Community Church
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 5:00 sharp
Where: Letcher Community Church
What to do: decorate your trunk and pass out
treats to the kids
Top 2 Trunks win $10 gift certificate!!!
Questions please contact:
Landon Hoffman (Tiffany) at 605-770-2276
or Miley, Kaylee or Whitney (Sara) 605-999-1702
Following trunk or treat, the kids will
trick or treat the town of Letcher!
Tiffany Hoffman
The Artesian CIA is hosting their annual Halloween Trunk or Treat!
Join us Sunday, October 25th, from 3:30–4:15 PM at the Artesian Community Center!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for some Halloween fun! Everyone is welcome to join!
We hope to see you there!
Save the date for December 4th at 6:30 for a fun night of Letcher Parade of Light's. Celebrate the season with coffee, food, and Magic!
Winter Golf League-
JH and HS Girls and Boys Winter Golf League at The Back 9 Sign Up- The league will play on Sundays (twice a month) with a 2 person Best Ball format -$65/person. Please contact Megan Krueger at 507-469-3470 or Rod Weber 605-350-5374 to get your team signed up by Nov. 13. The league will start on Dec. 6.
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | NO SCHOOL-Pheasant Monday 5/6th Boys only scrimmage @ SC | VB game (JH only) vs ILP @ SC 5/6 B-Ball game vs. KWL @ Woony |
TUESDAY | VB vs. Hitchcock-Tulare @ Woony DWU All State | VB vs. MVP @ Plank Girls only 5/6 B-Ball to Redfield Boys 5/6 practice @ Woony |
WEDNESDAY | ||
THURSDAY | Eligibility | Eligibility All State Music Rapid City |
FRIDAY | VB vs. Bridgewater-Emery @ SC-Senior Night B/G B-Ball @ Woony vs. KWL VB game vs. ILP @ SC (JH only) | All State Music Rapid City |
SATURDAY |