Wednesday, February 28, 2024

2-28-2024

Wednesday, February 28
White Day

Region 5 Instrumental Music Contest @ Gregory - Bus leaving Woonsocket at 6:15am. 

Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice & Milk

Lunch: Hot Dog, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk


SCW Blackhawks defeated Platte-Geddes 48-43 in their Region 5 matchup. There will be a pep rally for the Boys Basketball Team at 2:30pm in Woonsocket on Friday. The Boys will play that night at 7:00pm in Parkston for a chance to enter the SoDak 16.


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 Schedule


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.


Dakota Dreams Summer Camp
Students entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2024-2025 school year can participate in free, five-day residential career exploration camps this summer. Hosted on South Dakota college campuses, these camps expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Throughout the week, campers will spend time with instructors, take field trips to area businesses, participate in interactive exercises and more, gaining a better understanding of themselves, their career interests and how their education prepares them for professions. Click here for more 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/dayPlease 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.


Band & Chorus Updates
HS Band Solo & Ensemble contest in Gregory Feb. 28.  The following students will be attending: Chase Linn, Emilie Lindgren, Camden Rassel, Oscar Anderson, Brenden Evans, Kyla Terkildsen, Sage Treib, Ryan Munoz-Martinez,  Paige Anderson, Haylee Foos, Mathias Lindgren (Woonsocket) ; Temperance Salathe (Sanborn Central).  The bus will be departing from Woonsocket at 6:15 AM and will be returning around 5:00 PM.  Please wish us good luck!

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
March 2024 Food Pantry - Wednesday, March 6th at 4:00 or when delivery is unloaded (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here.

2024 Mitchell HuntSAFE Course, students 12 years and older. Click here for course information and dates. 

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 29
Red Day
GB SoDak 16
5th/6th GVB practice @ SC - 3:30
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Friday, March 1
White Day
FFA @ Redfield
BB Regions - TBA
Breakfast: Omelet, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Garlic French Bread Pizza, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Sunday, March 3
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 12:00pm

Monday, March 4
Red Day
FFA @ Redfield
5/6th GVB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
A. Krueger BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Breaded Chicken Chunks, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Tuesday, March 5
White Day
BB SoDak 16
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Taco Meat & Baby Bakers, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Wednesday, March 6
Red Day
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sub, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Thursday, March 7
White Day
5/6th GVB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Dutch Waffle (Funnel Cake), Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Pork Meatballs, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar & Milk

Friday, March 8
No School

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

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