Wednesday, May 17, 2023

5-17-2023

Wednesday, May 17
White Day

Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - 1:30

JH/HS Schedule:

White Day-

8:15-8:50- Block 1

8:50-9:25- Block 2

9:25-10:00- Block 3

10:00-10:35 Block 4

Red Day-

10:35-11:10- Block 1
11:10-11:40- Block 2
11:40-11:55- Band/SRB
11:55-12:30- Lunch
12:30-1:00- 3rd Block
1:00- 1:30- 4th Block

Breakfast: Benefit Bar

Lunch: Hot Dog 

Have a FANTASTIC SUMMER!!!🌞


Band Students

Please turn in your music and if you rented an instrument this year, also be sure to turn in before school lets out. Thank you. --Mrs. Selland


Elementary Summer Camps
Woonsocket staff will be hosting camps this summer for any elementary student. The camps are voluntary and free of cost. Please see attached for camp options and dates. Click here to sign up for specified camp(s). 


Blackhawks Youth Football Camp
Who: Grades 3rd - 6th (2023-24 school year)
Where: Wessington Springs Game Field
When: May 30th & 31st
Times: 3rd & 4th grades 8am-10am -- 5th & 6th grades 10am-12pm
Cost: $50
Parents, if you would like for your child to participate in youth football camp, please see attached form. 

SC/W Lady Blackhawk Basketball Camp
Who: Grades 5th - 12th (2023-24 school year)
Where: Sanborn Central Gym
When: Tuesday, June 13th
Times: 5-8 grades 7:30am-9:30am -- 9-12 grades 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $40
Transportation: For grades 5-8, a minibus will be leaving Woonsocket at 7:10 and return by 9:30 so girls can make it to softball practice. 
Please see attached registration form.


Preschool Information for 2023-24 school year. 
If you were not able to attend the open house, please review as there will be some changes from previous years. 


Girls Basketball Summer Schedule (revised)
Open Gym Schedule:
June 6 (SC) June 13 (SC) June 20 (SC) June 27 (SC)
July 1-7 off for 4th of July week as per SDHSAA
July 11 (W) July 18 (W) July 25 (W)

Summer Team Camp Schedule:
June 8: SDSU Team Camp in Brookings. All girls grade 9-12.
July 25: Hanson GBB Jamboree JV & Varsity. All girls grade 9-12.

DWU BB Camp at Sanborn Central
June 13 at SC for all girls grade 5-12. Click here for registration form.

Summer League Dates: Play from 6:30-8:30pm each night
June 14 at SC vs Huron
June 28 at Howard
July 19 at Woony vs JVC
July 26 at Wolsey-Wessington
Please click here for revised schedule.  


2023 Track practice schedule & Meet schedule with leave times
2023 Golf Schedule

Football Cheer
Anyone interested in Football Cheer for this fall—please contact Shelley 605-354-4231 or shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us


Byron Bible Camp - Summer 2023
See attached brochure for Lake Byron Bible camp dates.


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. 
  

Band & Chorus Updates

 
Woonsocket Band Schedule - don't forget your instruments and music!
- May 17th, Wednesday
-- 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 Farmers Union State Senior Leadership Camp - Grades 7-12 - June 11-16, 2023 at Storm Mountain in the Black Hills. Click here for additional information. 

South Dakota Telecommunications Association - 3 scholarships: 2 for $2,000 and 1 for $1,500. Qualifying students: have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or will at graduation in 2023; are accepted into or attending a multi-year program degree at any accredited technical college or accredited post-secondary higher education institution in SD for the fall 2023 semester; are majoring in a degree/program or field of study that is useful in the telecommunications or broadband industry or which significantly relies on the use of broadband services and related technologies; and, is a customer/member or have a parent/legal guardian that is a customer/member of a SDTA member company. Click here for more information and application. Application deadline is June 15th.

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

 


Community Corner

Prom Dress Resale Event - click here for additional information on donating or consigning prom dresses. Fundraiser benefits grants, scholarships, and loans that support women in post high school and continuing education.  


Express 2 is looking for Part Time night and weekend help. Hours are flexible, offering a sign on bonus, must be at least 16 years old. Contact Rachell at 605-796-4444 or stop at Express 2 for a application.


Dak Pak is hiring! Summer positions available. No experience necessary. Excellent hours, competitive wages, and positive work environment. For an application contact Annie at 605-574-1701, Email: anniep@dakpaksolutions.com, or stop in at 39771 SD Hwy 34, Woonsocket, SD 57385.

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


Thursday, May 18
Region Track @ Alexandria - 10:00am. Bus leaving Woony at 8:00, SC at 8:30.

Friday, May 19
Golf - Pre-Regions @ Lakeview Golf Course Mitchell - 10:30am

Tuesday, May 23
Golf Regions @ Lakeview Golf Course Mitchell - 9:30am

Thursday, May 25 - Saturday, May 27
State Track @ Sioux Falls

Monday-Tuesday, June 5-6
State Golf @ Watertown Prairie Winds Golf Course

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

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

5-16-2023

Tuesday, May 16
Red Day

Elementary Track & Field Day - K-2 @ 9:00am, 3-6 @ 1:00pm

JH Golf @ Huron - Memorial Course - 1:00pm. Students participating: Rylan Eggleston, Tyson Kokesh, Teagen Eggleston, Tanse Moody, Dayton Eagle, Chance Machado, Jason Moran, Sean Bitterman, Allison Westendorf, Kaylee Viktora, Mille Eichstad, Shiloh Senska, Ian Octavo, Alex Anderson, Ryan Martinez, Parker Ettswold, Teagen Moody, and Corey Roberts

Breakfast: Cereal

Lunch: Chicken Strips 


Band Students
Please turn in your music and if you rented an instrument this year, also be sure to turn in before school lets out. Thank you. --Mrs. Selland


Elementary Summer Camps
Woonsocket staff will be hosting camps this summer for any elementary student. The camps are voluntary and free of cost. Please see attached for camp options and dates. Click here to sign up for specified camp(s). 


Blackhawks Youth Football Camp
Who: Grades 3rd - 6th (2023-24 school year)
Where: Wessington Springs Game Field
When: May 30th & 31st
Times: 3rd & 4th grades 8am-10am -- 5th & 6th grades 10am-12pm
Cost: $50
Parents, if you would like for your child to participate in youth football camp, please see attached form. 

SC/W Lady Blackhawk Basketball Camp
Who: Grades 5th - 12th (2023-24 school year)
Where: Sanborn Central Gym
When: Tuesday, June 13th
Times: 5-8 grades 7:30am-9:30am -- 9-12 grades 9:30am-11:30am
Cost: $40
Transportation: For grades 5-8, a minibus will be leaving Woonsocket at 7:10 and return by 9:30 so girls can make it to softball practice. 
Please see attached registration form.


Preschool Information for 2023-24 school year. 
If you were not able to attend the open house, please review as there will be some changes from previous years. 


Girls Basketball Summer Schedule (revised)
Open Gym Schedule:
June 6 (SC) June 13 (SC) June 20 (SC) June 27 (SC)
July 1-7 off for 4th of July week as per SDHSAA
July 11 (W) July 18 (W) July 25 (W)

Summer Team Camp Schedule:
June 8: SDSU Team Camp in Brookings. All girls grade 9-12.
July 25: Hanson GBB Jamboree JV & Varsity. All girls grade 9-12.

DWU BB Camp at Sanborn Central
June 13 at SC for all girls grade 5-12. Click here for registration form.

Summer League Dates: Play from 6:30-8:30pm each night
June 14 at SC vs Huron
June 28 at Howard
July 19 at Woony vs JVC
July 26 at Wolsey-Wessington
Please click here for revised schedule.  


2023 Track practice schedule & Meet schedule with leave times
2023 Golf Schedule

Football Cheer
Anyone interested in Football Cheer for this fall—please contact Shelley 605-354-4231 or shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us


Byron Bible Camp - Summer 2023
See attached brochure for Lake Byron Bible camp dates.


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. 
  

Band & Chorus Updates

 
Woonsocket Band Schedule - don't forget your instruments and music!
- May 17th, Wednesday
-- 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 Farmers Union State Senior Leadership Camp - Grades 7-12 - June 11-16, 2023 at Storm Mountain in the Black Hills. Click here for additional information. 

South Dakota Telecommunications Association - 3 scholarships: 2 for $2,000 and 1 for $1,500. Qualifying students: have a high school diploma, GED equivalent or will at graduation in 2023; are accepted into or attending a multi-year program degree at any accredited technical college or accredited post-secondary higher education institution in SD for the fall 2023 semester; are majoring in a degree/program or field of study that is useful in the telecommunications or broadband industry or which significantly relies on the use of broadband services and related technologies; and, is a customer/member or have a parent/legal guardian that is a customer/member of a SDTA member company. Click here for more information and application. Application deadline is June 15th.

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

 


Community Corner

Prom Dress Resale Event - click here for additional information on donating or consigning prom dresses. Fundraiser benefits grants, scholarships, and loans that support women in post high school and continuing education.  


Express 2 is looking for Part Time night and weekend help. Hours are flexible, offering a sign on bonus, must be at least 16 years old. Contact Rachell at 605-796-4444 or stop at Express 2 for a application.


Dak Pak is hiring! Summer positions available. No experience necessary. Excellent hours, competitive wages, and positive work environment. For an application contact Annie at 605-574-1701, Email: anniep@dakpaksolutions.com, or stop in at 39771 SD Hwy 34, Woonsocket, SD 57385.

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


Wednesday, May 17
White Day
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - 1:30
JH/HS Schedule:

White Day-

8:15-8:50- Block 1

8:50-9:25- Block 2

9:25-10:00- Block 3

10:00-10:35 Block 4

Red Day-

10:35-11:10- Block 1
11:10-11:40- Block 2
11:40-11:55- Band/SRB
11:55-12:30- Lunch
12:30-1:00- 3rd Block
1:00- 1:30- 4th Block
Breakfast: Benefit Bar
Lunch: Hot Dog

Thursday, May 18
Region Track @ Alexandria - 10:00am. Bus leaving Woony at 8:00, SC at 8:30.

Friday, May 19
Golf - Pre-Regions @ Lakeview Golf Course Mitchell - 10:30am

Tuesday, May 23
Golf Regions @ Lakeview Golf Course Mitchell - 9:30am

Thursday, May 25 - Saturday, May 27
State Track @ Sioux Falls

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