Today's News
Friday is a Teacher In Service Day. We will not have school, but will be back at in on Monday October 12th.
Today is Thankful Wednesday-Give a shout out to your favorite 4-H volunteer or leader!
Thursday- Throwback Thursday share on social media an old photo of a 4-H project, event or activity that you have participated in.
Friday-Favorite Friday, share a post about your favorite memory related to 4-H.
Upcoming
Dates for All-State workshops:
The following students will be attending the SDSU All-State Chorus workshop in Brookings on Thursday, October 8th: Chloe S, Olivia P, Kenzie U, Aurelia W, Wyatt E, Rylan P, Mason M, Westen W, and Ledoux B. Students should bring music and folders, a pencil, a water bottle, and $20 for lunch and snacks. The bus will leave Woonsocket at 6:30 am and Sanborn Central at 6:45 am. Please arrive 5 minutes early. The bus will return to Sanborn Central at 2:15 pm (pick up VB players) and Woonsocket at 2:30 pm (pick up VB players.)
Oct. 20 DWU Mitchell
The Cross Country team will be at Parkston tomorrow with a 4:00 start
The VB ladies will face Tripp-Delmont-Armour starting with 8th at 4:00 followed by 7th, JV, V.
B/G B-Ball practice tomorrow from 3:45-5:30
Girls at SC Boys at Woony
The Cross Country team will be at Parkston tomorrow with a 4:00 start
The VB ladies will face Tripp-Delmont-Armour starting with 8th at 4:00 followed by 7th, JV, V.
B/G B-Ball practice tomorrow from 3:45-5:30
Girls at SC Boys at Woony
Booster Club
Please contact Mrs. Ashly Uecker is you are able to help in the concession stand Octiber 15th at 6:00. This a 5/6 grade b-ball game.
Below is the 2026-2027 concession stand schedule
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!
Lunch Program News:
Beef to School Week: Can You Build a Balanced Meal?
We’ve been talking about where our food comes from and how local agriculture connects to the meals we eat. Today, we’re putting our Blackhawks in charge!
Today’s Blackhawk Kitchen Challenge
Start with a favorite beef dish. It could be tacos, spaghetti with meat sauce, hamburgers, meatloaf, beef stir-fry — whatever your family enjoys.
Now let your Blackhawk build the rest of the meal!
Ask them:
What fruit would you add?
What vegetable would you choose?
What grain could go with your meal?
Where could you include dairy?
What vegetable would you choose?
What grain could go with your meal?
Where could you include dairy?
Younger Blackhawks can draw their meal on a paper plate, while older students can take the challenge a little further by helping make a grocery list, reading food labels, measuring ingredients, or helping prepare dinner.
Parents — Let Them Take the Lead!
Their meal doesn't have to be perfect. The goal is to get kids thinking about the different foods that make up a meal — and give them a little ownership over what's on the table.
You might even discover a new family favorite!
One More Challenge...
Ask your Blackhawk:
If you could create ONE beef meal for the Sanborn Central lunch menu, what would you serve?
Write that answer down — we're going to come back to it later this week!
Local Beef • Strong Students • Strong Community
Tomorrow: We're heading into the kitchen for Beef to School Week!
Lunchroom Update: A La Carte Purchases
We wanted to share a quick update with families regarding a la carte purchases and food leaving the lunchroom.
Recently, we have seen an increase in students purchasing multiple a la carte items, such as chips and snacks, to take with them when they leave the lunchroom. In addition to adding up quickly on student lunch accounts, food being taken from the lunchroom can also create concerns with spills, wrappers, and cleanliness on our buses.
Moving forward, students in grades 3–5 will be limited to one a la carte item per day, and food will need to be eaten in the lunchroom rather than taken with them when they leave.
We want families to know that this limit applies specifically to a la carte purchases. It does not include seconds of the main meal or our salad bar.
We strongly encourage students to take advantage of the salad bar! It is included with their meal, and students are welcome to return to the salad bar for additional servings while they are eating lunch. We want our students to have plenty to eat and encourage them to choose from the variety of fruits, vegetables, and other options available each day.
Students in grades P–8 also have the opportunity to participate in our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) three afternoons each week. Through this program, students receive a fresh fruit or vegetable snack during the school day, providing another opportunity for additional nourishment while also introducing students to a variety of healthy foods.
Our goal with this change is not to limit the amount of food available to our students. Instead, we want to encourage good choices, keep lunch account charges manageable for families, and help keep our school and buses clean.
Thank you to our families for your understanding and support. We appreciate your help as we work together to make lunchtime a positive experience for all of our students!
Sanborn Central Foodservice
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
Tuesday, October 13th - College and Career Fair and LATC Tour in Watertown (Mrs. Gassman)
Wednesday, October 14th - LATC Admissions Representative - at 8:15 AM in Mrs. Gassman's room
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
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
8th grade 4:00
7th grade 4:40
C 5:15
JV 6:15
Varsity 7:30
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
*Oct. 13: JH will scrimmage starting at 4pm.
There will be more details to come, but we are still working out the exact scrimmage teams/times. When we have more info too add, we will let you know! Coach Rodriguez
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
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.
Updates 5/6 B-Ball Schedule
Updates 5/6 B-Ball Schedule
Community
The next food pantry giveaway is Wednesday, October 7th 3PM at the Sanborn Co. Courthouse.
Food Drive Flyer
Food Drive Flyer
Woonsocket Fall Festival
Come enjoy a day of fall fun at the Woonsocket Fall Festival! 🍂
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring vendors, food trucks, a pumpkin patch with pumpkin picking and a corn maze, a petting zoo, and so much more!
There will be plenty to see, eat, shop, and enjoy for all ages. Mark your calendar and come celebrate fall with us in Woonsocket!
Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
Join in on the Howard Fall Festival Festivities Saturday, October 10th from 10-4 at the Miner Co. 4-H Grounds.
Howard Fall Festival
Howard Fall Festival
October 12th the Huron Clinic will hold screening America. Call 605-352-8691 to schedule a visit. Screening America
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
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | VB vs Howard @ Howard 4:00 | |
TUESDAY | VB vs. Iroquois-Lake Preston @ SC B-Ball game @ Hitchcock Dig Pink Night JV-V-No JH game Band plays @ 6:00 College & Career fair-Lake Area | |
WEDNESDAY | Flu Vaccinations | |
THURSDAY | Eligibility CC @ Parkston VB @ Armour vs. TDA (8,7,JV, V) SDSU All State-Brookings | Eligibility VB vs. Kimball-WL @ Kimball 4:15 B/G B-Ball vs. JVC @ SC |
FRIDAY | NO SCHOOL FB vs. St. Thomas Moore @ Springs | End of 1st quarter FB vs. MVP @ SC 5/6th B-Ball @ Woony 3:45-5:30 |
SATURDAY | VB @ Springs (JH only) |