Today's News
No school tomorrow November 13th-enjoy your extended weekend.Congratulations to alternates for Region Oral Interp. Temperance S, Chloe S and Lucy A.
Congratulations to Addison Bartholow for 1st team, Kaidence Fridley 2nd team, Hudson Fouberg and Ellie Hofer Honorable Mention 281 All-Conference.
Great job girls!
The following band students are headed to the Augustana Band Festival! They are departing at 2:30.
Woonsocket:
Halle Linn: First Chair Alto Sax
Ryan Munoz Martinez
Sanborn Central:
Temperance Salathe: First Chair Clarinet
Chloe Salathe
Sean Bitterman
This festival will take place over November 12-14 in Sioux Falls with a grand finale concert at the Tea HS Performing Arts Center on Nov. 14th at 7pm.
FFA Fruit and Butter braids are due this Friday, Nov 13 TODAY To MR.Welch.
We will run our first eligibility for the 2nd quarter today.
Attention ALL High School Students & Parents!
The Post Prom Committee is organizing a Concessions Stand at the Cancer Tournament on November
14th—and we need YOUR help!
Sign up to help work or donate items during the Cancer Tournament on Saturday, November 14th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544AFA72CA46-67030184-2026
Please contact Katie Olsen if you are willing to donate the following items still needed.Hot Dogs
Hot Dog Buns
Pan of Bars or CookiesHamburger Buns
*Concession stand help*
605-770-3921
Upcoming
605 Theatre Information
We will have a matinee at school on Friday at 2:00
The performance will be on Saturday at 7:00.
Horizon Health Screening forms have gone home with your child and are asked to be returned by November 16th for November 18th screenings. If you do not wish to have your child screened, please check "NO" and send the form back. If we do not have a form, your child will be screened.
Horizon Health Forms
Horizon Health Screening forms have gone home with your child and are asked to be returned by November 16th for November 18th screenings. If you do not wish to have your child screened, please check "NO" and send the form back. If we do not have a form, your child will be screened.
Horizon Health Forms
MS Update
For the week of November 9th
News from the lunchroom
Good Food, Good People, and Plenty to Be Thankful For
November is moving right along, and we have plenty to be thankful for in the Sanborn Central lunchroom!
This month, we’re celebrating the people who help make our school meal programs possible—from our kitchen crew preparing meals each day to the families and community members supporting our students through Beef to School.
We’re also thankful for the little moments: a student trying something new, an excited reaction to a favorite lunch, or a “thank you” on the way to the dish window. Those moments mean a lot to us.
As we head toward Thanksgiving, we’ll share more from our kitchen and recognize the support that helps us care for our students. Thank you for being part of it!
Notes from Mrs. Gassman
Monday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM I have Gail Jacobsma, an advisor from SDSU, coming to talk to our high school students about STEM careers, particularly highlighting the various engineering fields.
This is for all 9th-11th graders to attend - as well as any seniors who would like to join.
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.
Students and families can find more information and apply at www.centralec.coop/youth-tour. You can also view the Youth Tour promotional video here or call Central Electric at 1-800-477-2892 with questions.
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
Sanborn Central:
Wyatt Ettswold, Kiera Pollard, Lexi Fridley, Garret Goral, Harper Torgeson, & Brody Uecker
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
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
BAND
BAND
Other Fall Band Events:
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
The following students will be attending the Region V Junior High Music Festival on Tuesday, November 17th: Beau E, Olivia P, Aurelia W, Adalie E, Elsie K, Mila W, Mason M, Wylie B, Quinn E, Wyatt E, Keira P, Brody U, Lexi F, Harper T, and Garret G.
The bus will leave SC at 6:15 am and Woonsocket at 6:30 am with a return time of approximately 4:30 pm. There is a concert at 2:30 pm in the Platte Armory open to the public.
Students should dress in comfortable concert attire and bring their music, a pencil, and a water bottle. If you haven't paid your $8 for lunch, please do so ASAP.
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.
FFA
Monday, November 16th starting at 2:00PM Mr. Welch will be taking the following students to LDE's at MTC. They will depart at 11:45. Leave SC at 11:45 – Lunch
Arrive at MTC at 1:00 -7:30
Supper at 6:00
Ag Broadcasting-Beau Enfield 2:00-2:30 Wyatt Ettswold 3:20-3:50
Extemporaneous Speaking Ledoux Bracha 2:40-3:00 Weston White 3:00-3:30
Prepared Speaking-Kaidence Fridley 2:20, Hudson Fouberg 6:00
FFA Creed Olivia Peterson 2:40 Mason Morgan 2:50
Employment Skills Kenzie Uecker 6:30, Brooklyn Larson 2:30
Basketball
- 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 AM
· 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
Thank you for your participation!
Here is the 2026-27 GB/BB tentative practice and game schedule.
December
January
February
The girls basketball parent meeting is now on November 23rd at 6:15 after the first practice in Woonsocket due to the Children's Theatre at Sanborn Central.
November 12th: 3:45-5:30 Open Gym Woonsocket
November 16th: 3:45-5:30 Open Gym Sanborn Central 5:45pm Parent/Player Meeting *All Players/One Parent Must Attend
November 18th: 3:45-5:30 Open Gym Woonsocket
Booster Club
Listed are the concession stand helpers
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
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
Community
Sunday, November 15th at 12PM the Artesian American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn salads and desserts meal. All are welcome and the cost is a free will donation from non-veterans.
Devoted Students
Devoted Students
Join us Saturday, November 21st, at 9:30 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 breakfast 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
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.
Upcoming
| THIS WEEK | NEXT WEEK |
MONDAY | FFA LDE's | Girls B-Ball Starts @ Woony 3:45-Parent Mtg STEM Presentation-Mrs. Gassman |
TUESDAY | JH Honor Band Platte | HS Region Music Fest-Gregory |
WEDNESDAY | CTE Collaboration Freshman 12:30-2:30 | No SCHOOL |
THURSDAY | Eligibility VB State Tourney | NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving |
FRIDAY | VB State Tourney | NO SCHOOL |
SATURDAY | VB State Tourney |