The Veterans Day Program will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:00 a.m. All local veterans, their families, and community members are invited to attend.
Parents: If your child is related to a veteran who was not included in last year’s slideshow, please email a picture of the veteran and their relationship to your Sanborn Central student to Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us by Friday, November 6.
Thank you!
Lunch Program News:
Every Bite Counts! Making the Most of Our Food
As we continue celebrating Farm to School Month, today we're talking about something that affects all of us — food waste!
A lot of time, work, and resources go into growing, raising, transporting, and preparing our food. When food gets thrown away, all that hard work goes to waste, too.
Here at Sanborn Central, we encourage our Blackhawks to take what they'll eat and come back for more if they're still hungry. It's a simple way to help reduce waste while making sure our students get enough to eat.
Today's Blackhawk Challenge
At dinner tonight, talk about ways your family can waste a little less food.
Maybe it's saving leftovers for another meal, using fruits and vegetables before they spoil, or starting with a smaller portion and taking seconds if you're still hungry.
Can your family come up with ONE way to reduce food waste this week?
Small changes can make a big difference, and it's another way we can show appreciation for the people who help put food on our tables!
Good Food • Strong Students • Brighter Tomorrows
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
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.
Hi Parents/Guardians,
I spoke with our juniors this morning about an exciting opportunity available through Central Electric Cooperative! High school juniors have the opportunity to apply for the National Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 17–23, 2027.
This is a great leadership and educational experience where students can learn about our nation’s government, electric cooperatives, and rural electrification while exploring some of Washington, D.C.’s most famous landmarks. Highlights include the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, and a riverboat cruise on the Potomac River.
Eligibility requirements:
Students must be high school juniors during the 2026–2027 school year.
Students must permanently reside in Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld, Miner, or Sanborn County.
Applications must include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, 4-H advisor, or another adult who is not a family member.
Selected students will need signed parental consent from both parents or legal guardians.
Central Electric will select four students from its service area, with no more than one student selected per county.
Application deadline: December 10, 2026. Selected students will be notified by December 31, 2026.
I encourage eligible juniors to apply for this opportunity! It would be a wonderful chance to develop leadership skills, meet other students, and experience our nation's capital.
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.
Music
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into the Region V JH Honor Band Festival!
Woonsocket:
Gabriel Lindgren, Lorenzo Burkel, Camdyn Fink, Cade Albrecht, Sophie Cihak, Kolby Lindse, and
This festival will take place on November 17th in Platte. The concert will be at 2:30pm.
Congratulations
to the following students for being accepted into the Region V Honor Band!
Woonsocket:
Halle Linn: First Chair Alto Sax!
Ryan Munoz Martinez
Parker Couch
Jackson Wolter
SJ Schlicht
Sanborn Central:
Temperance Salathe: First Chair Clarinet!
Sean Bitterman
Chloe Salathe Kyra Kelley
The Region V HS Honor Band & Choir Festival will take place on Nov. 24th in Gregory. The concert will be at 6pm in the gym. Open to the public for $4 and will be streaming as well for those who can't make it in person.
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
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
Chorus
Oct. 29-Nov. 1 All-State Rapid City The following students will be attending All-State Chorus in Rapid City: Chloe S, McKenzie U, Rylan P, and Westen W. They will leave SC at 10:00 am on Thursday, Oct. 29 and will be gone all day on Oct. 30 as well. Please tune it to SDPB Saturday evening and watch our students perform live!
Congratulations to the following students on being selected to attend the Junior High Region V Festival for choir: Beau E, Olivia P, Aurelia W, Adalie E, Elsie K, Mila W, Mason M, Wylie B, and Quinn E.
The festival will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Platte. The concert will start at 2:30 pm and be held at the Platte Armory.
Students need to give Mrs. Easton $8 for their meal as soon as possible.
Congratulations to the following students on being selected to attend the High School Region V Festival for choir: McKenzie U, Madi M, Kelly W, Kaylee A, Rylan P, Levi H, Westen W, and Ledoux Bracha.
The festival will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in Gregory. The concert will start at 6:00 pm and be held at the Gregory Auditorium. Admission will be $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Students need to give Mrs. Easton $13 for their meals as soon as possible
Basketball Here is an updated schedule for 5/6th basketball-10-26-2026 10-26-2026 updated b-ball*Please update your 5/6th BB schedules that the Nov. 10 games will be at Iroquois.
Cancer Tournament Benefit
Tourney Date: Nov 14, 2026 Thank you for accepting the invitation to participate in the cancer benefit tournament to be held at the Sanborn Central School Gymnasium on Saturday, November 14,2026 beginning at 9:00 A.M
Morning: Girls Games
· Game 1 SC/W vs Mt. Vernon/Plankinton · Game 2 Wessington Springs vs. Ethan · Game 3 Losers will play · Game 4 Winners will play Boys Games to begin following Girls Championship game (12:00 noon estimated.)
· Game 1 SC/W vs Wessington Springs · Game 2 Mt. Vernon/Plankinton vs. Ethan · Game 3 Losers will play · Game 4 Winners will play As in the past, the host school, we will provide concessions, and referees. We ask that no press be used on defense. · Five minute quarters · Five minute warm up before the game · Five minute half times
The Union Farmhands 4-H Group will again be selling Community Calendars at the Artesian CIA Membership Drive/Ham Drawing on Dec. 11. Please send any birthdays, corrections, or added dates to Lori Funk at 605-999-8295.
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Upcoming
THIS WEEK
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
VB Regions 5/6 G/B B-Ball @ WS Girls @ 6:00 Boys @ 7:00
TUESDAY
VB Regions
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
All State Music Rapid City-10:00 lvg
VB Regions B-Ball practice @ SC 3:45-5:00
FRIDAY
All State Music Rapid City
5/6 game @ Ethan G @ 6:00 B @ 7:00 8:15 ASVAB Mrs. Gassman room Jr's/Seniors wanting to retake
