Friday, February 10, 2023

2-10-2023

Friday, February 10
Red Day

GB/BB vs Highmore/Harold @ Woony - Girls senior night before girls varsity game. Cheerleaders senior night before boys varsity game. 

Breakfast: Blueberry muffin

Lunch: BBQ pulled pork and smile potato 


5th/6th Spring Volleyball
I am looking forward to another year of 5th and 6th grade volleyball.  I am working on scheduling a few games and practices.  Depending on how many girls participate, we may also set up some scrimmages.  I am planning on two or three practices or games a week. This will run through the months of March and the first part of April.
If your child is interested in playing please fill out the attached form or the google form link.  -- Coach Rodriguez
  

Post Prom
Post Prom will be hosting two meal fundraisers Saturday, Feb 4 at the Wolsey Wessington Double Header and Friday, Feb 10 at the Highmore Harrold Double Header.  We are asking each class to assist in contributing to the meals.  Any items remaining after the meals will be utilized for Post Prom.  Items should be dropped off at the school.  Thanks for contributing. 

Friday, Feb 10 Meal – Bake Potato Feed
Sophomore girls – 2 dozen cookies or bars.  Please drop off at High School prior to Friday at 4pm
Sophomore boys - Case of water or pop (diet coke, coke, diet pepsi, mountain dew, sprite, pepsi) – please bring cold

 

Devoted Students
Our next Devoted Students night will be on Monday, February 13th!  We will meet in the Woonsocket commons at 6:00 again (after basketball practice) with supper, games, and a study provided. Any high school student (9th - 12th grade) is welcome to come! Please RSVP at the link below, so we can plan an appropriate amount of food. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there! ðŸ™‚ 
https://forms.gle/E4pPZrcQr1C1E3zp7

 

BINGO
Mark your calendars! WEPC Bingo will take place on March 5th. More details to come.
 

Basketball Updates/Make-up Games:
  • February 11 - BB Irene/Wakonda Classic @ Irene: 12:00 Freeman vs. AC/DC, 1:30  Baltic vs. Menno, 3:00 Scotland vs. SC/Woonsocket, 4:30  I-W vs. Wolsey/Wessington
  • C Games on Jan 30 are moved to February 17 - GB C game at 6pm, BB C game at 6:45pm in new gym.
  • February 24 Boys BB vs Wessington Springs @ SC, updated game schedule - JH 4pm, C 5pm, JV 6:15pm, V 7:45. 

JH Girls and Boys Basketball Schedules: JH BB Schedule 22-33

Girls and Boys Basketball Schedules: 22-23 Basketball - Google Drive

 

 
Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students
South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts.

 

Infinite Campus for Parents
The parent portal makes it easy to:
  • Review & Pay Lunch Balance (no additional fee to pay online)
  • See your child's grades and assignments
  • See your child's attendance
Download the app and contact Luci (luci.grassel@k12.sd.us) to help set up your username. The app can send push notifications to your preference. The app is available for free on Google and Apple. Parents & Students · Infinite Campus

 

Woonsocket School Wellness Policy
Stakeholders can participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the local school wellness policy. If you would like to participate during the next assessment, please contact the school.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9YIYRd-IxOuXYlFPvuXKpjSGsG9eQ_D/view

 

 


 Band & Chorus Updates

 
Woonsocket Band Schedule - don't forget your instruments and music!
- Feb 15th, Wednesday
- Feb 21st, Tuesday
-- Mrs. Selland

 


Counseling Corner


Boys State - May 29 - June 2, 2023 @ Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Click here for additional information. Boys must be a high school Junior or Senior who have never attended Boys State before.

SD Farm Bureau Scholarship - South Dakota Farm Bureau is once again awarding scholarships to young people who have a passion for agriculture and whose parents/guardians are current members of South Dakota Farm Bureau. Applicants can be considered for an agriculture-focused or community-focused scholarship, depending on their major and experience with agriculture. Click here for more information and application link. Application deadline is March 15th. 

Santel Communications Ray Judy Memorial Scholarship. 10 scholarships ($750) will be awarded based upon the quality and quantity of community service and school activity participation as well as the quality of the essay. See attached for additional information and application. Scholarship entries must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Friday, March 17th. 

Woonsocket American Legion Post 29 is proud to offer a $500 scholarship for a graduating Woonsocket High School Senior. Click here for application. Applications must be received or postmarked by April 15th.  

Weskota Foundation  awards three scholarships to a high school senior going into a healthcare related field. It is open to any senior at these high schools: Wessington Springs, Woonsocket, Sanborn Central, White Lake and Plankinton. This year the amount has been raised to $750 each!  

We are also the trustees of the Rueben and Edna Butz scholarship fund which awards a scholarship to one HS senior and one post-secondary student in a health care related field. These students must be from Jerauld County. These scholarships are also $750 each.
Please remind students to go to their school counselor or come to the hospital business office for an application. The scholarship applications will be mailed to the HS counselors on January 30. 

Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota. Apply today for "Servince Other Scholarship". Please visit sd.insure/scholarship or see attached for additional information. Applications due by April 15th. 

CHS Scholarships:
  1. CHS Farmers Alliance Scholarship (attached PDF).
    1. 2 - $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors
    2. Due April 3rd
  2. CHS Foundation Scholarship opportunities through participating colleges
    1. South Dakota State, Mitchell Tech, Lake Area Tech are supported as well as other select out of state schools
    2. Website for all the details: https://www.chsfoundation.org/scholarships
  3. Build Dakota Scholarship (Due March 31st)
    1. CHS is proud to partner with Mitchell Tech and Lake Area Tech’s Agronomy, Ag Business, and Precision Ag Programs
    2. Full ride scholarships for students

                         i.    Must attend MTC or LATC for 1 of the above majors

                         ii.   Must intern and work for CHS within the state of South Dakota after college graduation for 3 years

                         iii.  This is a relatively new program for ag (going into year 4) and CHS is ramping up and partnering with more students each year

    1. Website for all the details: https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
  1. CHS Workforce Scholarships
    1. CHS does offer opportunity for tuition help in Ag programs that don’t qualify for the Build Dakota Fund

                         i.    Details are very similar to Build Dakota, please contact me on this one.

Scholarship information can be found on the Woonsocket Counselor's Corner at: Scholarships - WOONSOCKET COUNSELOR CORNER (weebly.com)

 


Community Corner

The Community Play in Woonsocket is scheduled for 7:00pm on Saturday, February 18, and a second performance will be held on Sunday, February 19, at 3:30pm.  This year's play, "Antibiotic", is a comedy-filled story sure to make everyone feel better!  Please note there are mature themes, some language, and adult humor that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.


 **If concessions stands are needed for your event please contact Woonsocket Booster Club: Bobbi White 999-4629.**

 


 

Saturday, February 11
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woony - 9:30-11am
WSWW wrestling @ Huron Tournament - 10am
4th BB vs Mount Vernon @ Mount Vernon - 3pm 
BB Irene/Wakonda Classic vs Scotland @ Irene - 3pm (12:00 Freeman vs. AC/DC, 1:30  Baltic vs. Menno, 3:00 Scotland vs. SC/Woonsocket, 4:30  I-W vs. Wolsey/Wessington)
 
Monday, February 13
White Day
BB @ SC
GB @ Woony
JH GB/BB vs JVC @ Woony - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Pancakes
Lunch: Sloppy Joe
 
Tuesday, February 14
Red Day
Valentine's Day
GB/BB vs JVC @ JVC - 4:00pm
Jen F. practice @ Woony - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Chicken nuggets

Wednesday, February 15
White Day
BB @ SC
GB @ Woony
Breakfast: Benefit bar
Lunch: Soft shell taco

Thursday, February 16
Red Day
GB/BB vs Iroquois/Lake Preston @ Iroquois - 4:00 boys C game, 5:00 JV boys and girls (2 gyms), 6:15 varsity girls, boys Varsity to follow. Bus will leave from Woonsocket at 2,  Sanborn at 2:15. 
4th BB game @ Redfield - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza
Lunch: Lasagna cheese rollups

Friday, February 17
White Day (Make-up day)
Early dismissal - 1:30 - Teacher In-service
BB @ SC
GB @ Woony
GB/BB 'C' games @ Mt. Vernon - 6:00pm girls, 6:45 boys
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woony - 6:00pm

Saturday, February 18
JH GB/BB @ Wessington Springs Tournament: SCW girls vs JVC @ 9:45, SCW boys vs WS @ 1:30. Click here for full schedule.
WSWW wrestling Regions @ Miller - 10:00am
3rd/4th GBB triangular @ Wolsey - 9:00am
Community Play - 7:00pm

Sunday, February 19
Community Play - 3:30pm
 

To add anything to the announcements, please contact sarah.swenson@k12.sd.us.  

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