Today's News
The volleyball meeting from yesterday has been moved to today at 11:00 for grades 8-11.
Coach Rickey Nelsen will have a power lifting meeting on November 10th at 2:45 for interested athletes grades 7-12th. Please note, only High School can compete.
FFA Fruit and Butter braids are due this Friday, Nov 13 - To MR.Welch.
We will run our first eligibility for the 2nd quarter November 12th.
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
For the week of November 9th
Upcoming
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.
News from the lunchroom
November in the Lunchroom: A Season of Thanks
November is a good time to pause and appreciate the people who help keep our students fed and ready to learn.
Here at Sanborn Central, we are thankful for the families who support our meal programs, the community members who contribute to Beef to School, and the kitchen team who puts care into preparing and serving meals each day.
We are also thankful for our students! Watching them discover a new favorite, give an unfamiliar fruit or vegetable a try, or take a moment to say “thank you” makes our days brighter.
Throughout November, we’ll share a few peeks into our lunchroom and celebrate the people who make it special. Thank you for supporting our students and our school!
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
Nov 12th and 14th Augustana Honor Band Festival
BAND
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
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.
Oral Interp.
Tuesday November 10th starting at 7:15 Mrs. Farrell-Poncelet will be out for District Oral Interp. in Mitchell. Lucy A, Olivia C, Temperance S, Chloe S, Ramsey F, Ian O, Riley K, Hudson F and Miley A will attend.
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
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
Thank you for your participation!
Sign up to help work or donate items during the Cancer Tournament on Saturday, November 14th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080544AFA72CA46-67030184-2026
Here is the 2026-27 GB/BB tentative practice and game schedule.
December
January
February
November 11th: 7-12th Girls Basketball Meeting
11:00am – Sanborn Central
11:30am – Woonsocket
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
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 | |
TUESDAY | JH Honor Band Platte | |
WEDNESDAY | Veterans Day Program 9:00 | CTE Collaboration Freshman 12:30-2:30 |
THURSDAY | Eligibility Augi Band Fest | Eligibility VB State Tourney |
FRIDAY | No School Augi Band Fest | VB State Tourney |
SATURDAY | Augi Band Fest | VB State Tourney |