Wednesday, February 14
Red Day
GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
BB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Omelet, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Mac-n-Cheese, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Raising Money for Reba
The Woonsocket Student Council will be collecting change to raise money for Reba, a student from Wessington Springs who was struck by a vehicle. If the water jug gets filled with change before Feb. 22, Supt. Weber will buy ice cream floats for the entire school! Everyone in the community is welcome to donate. The jug is located in the school's front office. Let's show support for our neighboring school and community!
**Please note, the basketball doubleheader vs Iroquois/Lake Preston is on Thursday, February 15th. The original athletic schedule that was posted had it on the 17th. It is on the 15th at SC. February 15th will also be senior night for both boys and girls.**
3rd Quarter mid-terms will be mailed out on Friday, Feb. 16. -- Mr. Weber
Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians
Woonsocket 8th Grade will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) on February 29, 2024. Click here to learn what NAEP is and the purpose of the testing.
🏐5th & 6th Girls Volleyball
If your student is interested in playing 5th/6th volleyball, please fill out the attached form. Forms are due by February 13th. Forms will also be sent home with students.
FFA WEEK -- FEBRUARY 20-23, 2024
Tuesday, February 20
Here by the Ear of Corn- BLUE AND GOLD DAY (All FFA members wear Official dress) FFA officers will be talking to all classes.
Wednesday, February 21
Here by the Sun- Camo or Hunting Orange Day. Donut Day- 7:45-8:15 Free (1 per student )
Thursday, February 22
Here by the Flag - ‘MERICA DAY - See if you can find an FFA sticker.
Friday, February 23
Here by the Plow - Country vs Country Club Day AG Olympics
Diesel Day (drive a diesel vehicle to school) *HS ONLY
CTE (Career & Technical Education) Program Survey
Attention high school students and parents – please take a minute and complete the below survey regarding our CTE programs. The state is completing its regularly scheduled assessment to ensure CTE programs continue having a solid strategic plan for CTE in their area that benefits both students and industry. The forms will collect data through February 15, 2024.
Sanborn County Conservation District Speech Contest
Local contest will be held March 4th, 2024 at 1:00pm for any student attending high school (public, private, or home school), grades 9-12. Click here for additional contest rules and entry information. Interested students may want to stop by the NRCS/Conservation District office for print publications available that may prove as helpful resources on the speech contest topic.
Devoted Students
The next two Devoted Students events are planned for January 22nd and February 26th @ 6:00 p.m. Any 7th -12th grade students are invited to attend. We will meet in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room with supper and a study provided. 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! 🙂
I have had some community members reach out with interests in donating/providing meals for our gatherings. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez (605-520-4544) or myself (605-770-4520). --Mrs. Rodriguez & Mrs. Deinert
KWL 3 on 3 Tournament - Kimball, SD
When: Saturday, March 2nd
Grades: 3rd-6th, Boys and Girls
Click here for registration information.
Prom Dress Resale Event
Do you have a prom dress that is taking up space in your closet? Please consider donating to the Priceless Prom Resale Event. Click here for details.
Eligibility
Pre-Eligibility will be printed Wednesday and Eligibility will be printed on Friday, both at 10:45AM each week.
Substitute Teachers
The Woonsocket School District is looking for individuals who are interested in being substitute teachers in the elementary and/or high school. Individuals who are interested need, at minimum, a high school diploma. Substitute Teacher Pay: Non-certified - $100.00/day, Certified - $120.00/day, Long term (after 5 consecutive days) $130.00/day. Please contact the school at 796-4431.
For any student or parent wanting to receive school & sports related updates via text, please come see Luci in the office.
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.
Please visit: https://ourdakotadreams.com/online-tutoring
Band & Chorus Updates
Pep-Band Thursday 2-15-24 @ Sanborn Central!
Be here by 5:30pm. Please wear Band shirts/Blackhawks Gear or whatever the student section is doing. This is Senior night. Let's really show our school pride!
HS Band Solo & Ensemble contest in Gregory Feb. 28. More info to follow.
Blackhawks Got Talent music contest will be held on March 7th. Stay tuned for further details!
Counseling Corner
Important Dates:
January 1st - March 31st - Build Dakota Scholarship opens at tech schools
Southeast Technical College - TBD
April 17th - Spring ACT Test for interested sophomores, juniors, & seniors
This link to "A Junior's Guide to College Prep" made by the SDBOR, is helpful information for juniors who are looking at going to college after high school.
Community Corner
Community Play - Friday, February 16th @ 7:00pm and Sunday, February 18th @ 2:00pm.
Prairie View Healthcare has openings in their CNA (certified nursing assistant) classes in October and November. If you are interested in employment at Prairie View or becoming a CNA, please reach out to Kayla (kayla.evans@empres.com) or click here to fill out an application.
Thursday, February 15
White Day
GB/BB vs Iroquois/Lake Preston @ SC - JV/V - 4:00pm - Senior Night
Larson 3rd/4th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Benefit Bar, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Friday, February 16
Red Day
Early Dismissal - 1:30
Larson 5th/6th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 1:45
GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:15
No BB practice
4th BB practice @ SC - 6:00pm
A. Krueger BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Community Play - 7:00pm
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Saturday, February 17
WSWWW Wrestling Regions @ Parkston - 10:00am
JH GB/BB Tournament @ Wessington Springs - Boys Bracket - Girls Bracket
BB vs KWL @ 10am - Rec Center
GB2 vs HH @ 9am - Rec Center
GB1 @ 11am Main Gym (winner of WS vs MVP2)
Sunday, February 18
GB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
Monday, February 19
No School - President's Day
BB Practice @ Woonsocket - 9:00am
GB Practice @ SC - TBA
A. Krueger BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 20
White Day
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30
GB Regions - TBA
Breakfast: Belgian Waffle Sticks, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Super Nachos, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Wednesday, February 21
Red Day
7-12 Substance Abuse Assembly @ SC - 9:00am. Parents are welcome to attend.
CBH Academic Festival
BB Practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30
GB Practice @ SC - 3:30
Breakfast: Egg Bake Bites, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Mini Corndog, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Thursday, February 22
White Day
SDSU Honor Band
WSWWW State Wrestling @ Sioux Falls
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30
GB Regions - TBA
Breakfast: Ultimate Breakfast Round, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Popcorn Chicken, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Friday, February 23
Red Day
SDSU Honor Band
WSWWW State Wrestling @ Sioux Falls
BB vs Wessington Springs @ Wessington Springs - 5:00pm - JH, JV, V
Breakfast: Banana Bread, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Bosco Stick, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk
Saturday, February 24
SDSU Honor Band
WSWWW State Wrestling @ Sioux Falls
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 9:30
To add anything to the announcements, please contact sarah.swenson@k12.sd.us.
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