Tuesday, November 12, 2024

11.12.2024

Tuesday, November 12
White Day

JH GBB practice @ SC - 3:30

5/6th GBB/BBB vs Iroquois @ Iroquois - Girls 6:00pm, 6th Boys 7:00pm

Breakfast: Cereal, maple pancake wrap or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Totcho bar, corn, fruit & veggie bar, milk


There will be GBB meetings Wednesday the 13th for all girls grade 7-12 planning on participating in basketball this season.  We will meet at Sanborn Central at 10:30am in the Highschool Science Room and at 11am or shortly after in Coach Henriksen’s room in Woonsocket. 
Coach Baruth


The Woonsocket NHS group would like to thank everyone who donated clothes. They are no longer taking donations. Thanks for your support!


1st Quarter Honor Roll
2024-25
Superintendent and K-12 Principal Dr. Rod Weber would like to congratulate the following Woonsocket School students for their academic excellence:
4th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Pete Anderson, Sterling Baruth, Brylee Bruce, Jocelyn Grassel, Christina Hill, Bryce Hjelm, Shaynee Larson, Braydon Palmquist, Avyn Robinson, Everlee VonEye
A Honor Roll-  Jack Baum, Zayley Fuller, Jaxtyn Jurgens, Stella Kobold, Daniel Larson, Levi Larson, McKaya Simon, Eve Knudson, Tyus Moody, Sabryna Schaller, Liam Filter, Levi Price
5th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Ridley Miller, Summer Senska, Grady Swenson, Caleb Van Dyke, Dalen Van Dyke
A Honor Roll- Sophie Cihak, Reed Goergen, Evie Larson, Kolby Lindsey, Corbin Broer, Joel Linke, McKinley Simon, Cade Albrecht, Tyanne Eddy, Kapri Hiemstra, Kash Kilcoin, Micah Parmely
B Honor Roll- Griffin Kogel, Tristan Erwin, Bentley Hoppe, Jameson Linke, Yael Munoz-Martinez
6th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kahle Johnson, Savana Larson, Ava Potrament, Emrie VonEye
A Honor Roll- Raelynn Kotilinek, Coletan St. John, Hayden Eagle, Ryker Forbes, Ryker Lammey, Aiden Westendorf, Jason Larson
B Honor Roll- Dillan Larson, Gabriel Lindgren, Trent Elbert, Easton Larson, Kreighton Wipf
7th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Farah Knudson, Kinlee Viktora
A Honor Roll- Jackson Wolter, Henry Baruth, Riata Kobold, Aiden Krueger, Carson Miller, Bailey Rostyne, George Broer, Addison Kilcoin, Zayde Robinson, Noah Cihak, Santana St. John
B Honor Roll- James O’Brien, Laeton Filter, Bradley Solderquist, Rylan Lammey, Sophie Jemming
8th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Paige Anderson, Tayton Anderson, Haylee Foos, Lauren Jensen, Trevor Johnson, Cheyann Larson, Mathias Lindgren, Gavin Scofield, Sawyer Larson, Kobie Schley
B Honor Roll- Brody Aughenbaugh, Gage Diede, Ty Burkel, Natasha Grosz
Freshmen
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kaitlyn Aldrich, Ellie Hofer, Jayda Hohn, Skylar Kluth, Kaylee Viktora, Allison Westendorf
A Honor Roll- Lainey Goertz, Valerie Button, Millie Eichstadt, Braylyn Baysinger, Ivy Knudson, Nelson Terkildsen
 B Honor Roll- Sara Overson, Payton Weiting, Teagen Eggleston, Rylan Eggleston, Tanse Moody
Sophomores
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Danielle Brooks, Ryan Munoz-Martinez,
A Honor Roll- Halle Linn, Alex Anderson, Macey Beigh, Waverly Hagman, Megan Kogel, Benton Eden, Shiloh Senska,
Addison Bartholow, Kaedin Kesary
B Honor Roll- Brinley Fuller
Juniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Oscar Anderson, Andie Aughenbaugh, Addyson Baruth, McKenzie Baruth, Elizabeth Boschee, Tyler Brueske, Samantha Grosz, Kali Hofer, Kali Hofer, Corey Roberts
A Honor Roll- Brendan Evans, Hunter Fenske, Sage Treib, Kelby Larson, Sam Baruth, Jalyn Grassel, Dawson Baye-Larson, Cordell Hines
B Honor Roll- Landon Jensen, Eli White, Tanner Christian, Michael Foos
Seniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Alexa Goertz, Emilie Lindgren, Camden Rassel, Raily Munoz-Martinez, Tatiana Roberts
A Honor Roll- Morgan Eggleston, Yuli Garcia, Whitney Hagman, Kaylie Robinson, Elijah Fry, Greta Bott, Summer Beekman, Gage Hines, Sebastian Kotilinek, Avery Miller, Shea Reindl, Makenzie Schley, Colten Trabing, Tyson Eddy, Rylan Grassel, Tailynn Larson, Kade Olinger, Logan Potrament, Ethan Schmiedt
B Honor Roll-
 Devyn Brooks


Anybody interested in Blackhawk Basketball Cheer—--please let Shelley know ASAP!! shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us or 605 354 4231




FFA Fruit Sales
Click here for the link for FFA fruit sales.


The JH GBB will have practices the following days in preparation for the Hanson JH tourney on November 23.
Nov. 12, 13, after school at Sanborn Central.
Nov. 15 from 5-7 at Sanborn Central as there is no school
November 18, 19, 21, 22 after school at Woonsocket.  
There will be bus transportation between the schools for practices.
We plan to be done and return to either SC or Woony by 5:30
Thank you,
Coach Baruth



Dear Parents/Guardians/Fans,

The SDHSAA is attempting to gather the economic impact data of our state events for the purposes of engaging local chambers of commerce to explore ways to keep costs to families down and to explore cost saving avenues for our member schools. We started this last year with state volleyball and will end it this fall with state football.  Your responses are confidential and are anonymously compiled within the IMPLAN Economic Impact computer program. No identifying data will be asked of you or used within the study. We appreciate you taking the time to help us with this undertaking. Your feedback is necessary and appreciated. If possible, please take the survey as soon after your event as possible, as our IMPLAN license runs out shortly after the fall season.
The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DS7TQNX
Once again, I thank you for your time and I thank you for supporting high school education-based athletics and activities.

Sincerely,
Dan Swartos
SDHSAA Executive Director


Chess Club
Any students, 8th-12th, interested in chess club, please sign up in the library. 


The Hanson Earlybird JH Girls BB tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Hanson School (this is a later date than in the previous years). We are planning to take our JH girls BB team again this year.
Coach Rob Baruth


Girls Basketball Camp
My name is Kaylie Robinson, I am a Senior at Woonsocket High School, and for my Senior Project Experience, I will be hosting a girls' basketball camp in Woonsocket on December 7th, grades K-6th. Attached is the form and they need to be turned in by November 27th. Thank you!


ATTENDANCE SPIRIT WEEK - November 18-24
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress like your Career Day 
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Dress like a Teacher Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
Prizes for best dressed, sponsored by 6B Seed & Supplies
See details here.

D.A.R.E. snack store will be opening today, October 1st, from 3:00 to 3:15. Click here for details. 


Eligibility will be checked weekly. Pre-eligibility will be checked every Wednesday and Final eligibility will be checked every Friday.


Anyone interested in joining the Yearbook Club, please get in touch with Mrs. Potrament. Meetings will be held based on what fits member schedules. 
rebecca.potrament@k12.sd.us


There have been some Phishing Emails going to parents of the Woonsocket School.  Some emails are portraying Staff members, Teachers, and even Dr. Weber.  They are requesting phone numbers and personal information.  Please double check the email addresses that they are coming from.  Our Woonsocket Staff uses example-----Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us  emails.   If you have any questions, please contact the school.  


5th & 6th Grade basketball practice & game schedule (tentative). 


Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:30pm
Where: Nordby Center, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Huron, SD
Who: Children ages 8 to 13 (age as of April 1, 2025)
Hosted By: Huron Elks Lodge #444
Director/Contact: Dennis Bennett / whynot@hur.midco.net
Click here for more Hoop Shoot information.



If you have not been receiving updates/reminders via text message and would like to be receiving them, please contact the office.

Monday, November 11, 2024

11.11.2024

Monday, November 11
Red Day

Veterans Day program @ Woonsocket - 2:00pm

5/6th GBB/BBB vs Wolsey @ Woonsocket - 5th Boys 5:00pm, Girls 6:00pm, 6th Boys 7:00pm

Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Hot dog, baked beans, fruit & veggie bar, milk



1st Quarter Honor Roll
2024-25
Superintendent and K-12 Principal Dr. Rod Weber would like to congratulate the following Woonsocket School students for their academic excellence:
4th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Pete Anderson, Sterling Baruth, Brylee Bruce, Jocelyn Grassel, Christina Hill, Bryce Hjelm, Shaynee Larson, Braydon Palmquist, Avyn Robinson, Everlee VonEye
A Honor Roll-  Jack Baum, Zayley Fuller, Jaxtyn Jurgens, Stella Kobold, Daniel Larson, Levi Larson, McKaya Simon, Eve Knudson, Tyus Moody, Sabryna Schaller, Liam Filter, Levi Price
5th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Ridley Miller, Summer Senska, Grady Swenson, Caleb Van Dyke, Dalen Van Dyke
A Honor Roll- Sophie Cihak, Reed Goergen, Evie Larson, Kolby Lindsey, Corbin Broer, Joel Linke, McKinley Simon, Cade Albrecht, Tyanne Eddy, Kapri Hiemstra, Kash Kilcoin, Micah Parmely
B Honor Roll- Griffin Kogel, Tristan Erwin, Bentley Hoppe, Jameson Linke, Yael Munoz-Martinez
6th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kahle Johnson, Savana Larson, Ava Potrament, Emrie VonEye
A Honor Roll- Raelynn Kotilinek, Coletan St. John, Hayden Eagle, Ryker Forbes, Ryker Lammey, Aiden Westendorf, Jason Larson
B Honor Roll- Dillan Larson, Gabriel Lindgren, Trent Elbert, Easton Larson, Kreighton Wipf
7th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Farah Knudson, Kinlee Viktora
A Honor Roll- Jackson Wolter, Henry Baruth, Riata Kobold, Aiden Krueger, Carson Miller, Bailey Rostyne, George Broer, Addison Kilcoin, Zayde Robinson, Noah Cihak, Santana St. John
B Honor Roll- James O’Brien, Laeton Filter, Bradley Solderquist, Rylan Lammey, Sophie Jemming
8th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Paige Anderson, Tayton Anderson, Haylee Foos, Lauren Jensen, Trevor Johnson, Cheyann Larson, Mathias Lindgren, Gavin Scofield, Sawyer Larson, Kobie Schley
B Honor Roll- Brody Aughenbaugh, Gage Diede, Ty Burkel, Natasha Grosz
Freshmen
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kaitlyn Aldrich, Ellie Hofer, Jayda Hohn, Skylar Kluth, Kaylee Viktora, Allison Westendorf
A Honor Roll- Lainey Goertz, Valerie Button, Millie Eichstadt, Braylyn Baysinger, Ivy Knudson, Nelson Terkildsen
 B Honor Roll- Sara Overson, Payton Weiting, Teagen Eggleston, Rylan Eggleston, Tanse Moody
Sophomores
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Danielle Brooks, Ryan Munoz-Martinez,
A Honor Roll- Halle Linn, Alex Anderson, Macey Beigh, Waverly Hagman, Megan Kogel, Benton Eden, Shiloh Senska,
Addison Bartholow, Kaedin Kesary
B Honor Roll- Brinley Fuller
Juniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Oscar Anderson, Andie Aughenbaugh, Addyson Baruth, McKenzie Baruth, Elizabeth Boschee, Tyler Brueske, Samantha Grosz, Kali Hofer, Kali Hofer, Corey Roberts
A Honor Roll- Brendan Evans, Hunter Fenske, Sage Treib, Kelby Larson, Sam Baruth, Jalyn Grassel, Dawson Baye-Larson, Cordell Hines
B Honor Roll- Landon Jensen, Eli White, Tanner Christian, Michael Foos
Seniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Alexa Goertz, Emilie Lindgren, Camden Rassel, Raily Munoz-Martinez, Tatiana Roberts
A Honor Roll- Morgan Eggleston, Yuli Garcia, Whitney Hagman, Kaylie Robinson, Elijah Fry, Greta Bott, Summer Beekman, Gage Hines, Sebastian Kotilinek, Avery Miller, Shea Reindl, Makenzie Schley, Colten Trabing, Tyson Eddy, Rylan Grassel, Tailynn Larson, Kade Olinger, Logan Potrament, Ethan Schmiedt
B Honor Roll-
 Devyn Brooks


Anybody interested in Blackhawk Basketball Cheer—--please let Shelley know ASAP!! shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us or 605 354 4231




FFA Fruit Sales
Click here for the link for FFA fruit sales.


The JH GBB will have practices the following days in preparation for the Hanson JH tourney on November 23.
Nov. 12, 13, after school at Sanborn Central.
Nov. 15 from 5-7 at Sanborn Central as there is no school
November 18, 19, 21, 22 after school at Woonsocket.  
There will be bus transportation between the schools for practices.
We plan to be done and return to either SC or Woony by 5:30
Thank you,
Coach Baruth



Dear Parents/Guardians/Fans,

The SDHSAA is attempting to gather the economic impact data of our state events for the purposes of engaging local chambers of commerce to explore ways to keep costs to families down and to explore cost saving avenues for our member schools. We started this last year with state volleyball and will end it this fall with state football.  Your responses are confidential and are anonymously compiled within the IMPLAN Economic Impact computer program. No identifying data will be asked of you or used within the study. We appreciate you taking the time to help us with this undertaking. Your feedback is necessary and appreciated. If possible, please take the survey as soon after your event as possible, as our IMPLAN license runs out shortly after the fall season.
The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DS7TQNX
Once again, I thank you for your time and I thank you for supporting high school education-based athletics and activities.

Sincerely,
Dan Swartos
SDHSAA Executive Director


The Woonsocket NHS group is now accepting kids and teens clothing in the following sizes: Girls - S/M - L/XL, Boys - S/M - L/XL, Women's - S, M, L, Men's - S and M. Clothes can be dropped off in the school commons. 

Chess Club
Any students, 8th-12th, interested in chess club, please sign up in the library. 


The Hanson Earlybird JH Girls BB tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Hanson School (this is a later date than in the previous years). We are planning to take our JH girls BB team again this year.
Coach Rob Baruth


Girls Basketball Camp
My name is Kaylie Robinson, I am a Senior at Woonsocket High School, and for my Senior Project Experience, I will be hosting a girls' basketball camp in Woonsocket on December 7th, grades K-6th. Attached is the form and they need to be turned in by November 27th. Thank you!


ATTENDANCE SPIRIT WEEK - November 18-24
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress like your Career Day 
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Dress like a Teacher Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
Prizes for best dressed, sponsored by 6B Seed & Supplies
See details here.

D.A.R.E. snack store will be opening today, October 1st, from 3:00 to 3:15. Click here for details. 


Eligibility will be checked weekly. Pre-eligibility will be checked every Wednesday and Final eligibility will be checked every Friday.


Anyone interested in joining the Yearbook Club, please get in touch with Mrs. Potrament. Meetings will be held based on what fits member schedules. 
rebecca.potrament@k12.sd.us


There have been some Phishing Emails going to parents of the Woonsocket School.  Some emails are portraying Staff members, Teachers, and even Dr. Weber.  They are requesting phone numbers and personal information.  Please double check the email addresses that they are coming from.  Our Woonsocket Staff uses example-----Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us  emails.   If you have any questions, please contact the school.  


5th & 6th Grade basketball practice & game schedule (tentative). 


Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:30pm
Where: Nordby Center, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Huron, SD
Who: Children ages 8 to 13 (age as of April 1, 2025)
Hosted By: Huron Elks Lodge #444
Director/Contact: Dennis Bennett / whynot@hur.midco.net
Click here for more Hoop Shoot information.



If you have not been receiving updates/reminders via text message and would like to be receiving them, please contact the office.

Friday, November 8, 2024

11.8.2024

Friday, November 8
White Day

Augustana Band Festival

K. Robinson 4/6th GBB practice @ 5:00pm

K. Robinson 7/8th BBB practice @ 7:00pm

Breakfast: Cereal, benefit bar or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Ham, mashed potatoes, fruit & veggie bar, milk



Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Updates:
The announcements will be used for the school’s form of communication to students and parents.  If you have any questions, please contact Supt. Rod Weber.

Early symptoms

Similar to a cold, such as a runny nose, low-grade fever, sore throat, and mild cough 
Later symptoms
Violent coughing fits, a high-pitched "whoop" sound after coughing, vomiting, and difficulty breathing 
Other symptoms
Red or blue face, fatigue, poor appetite, dehydration, and fractured ribs 
 
Current Cases reported to the Woonsocket School-
K-6 Elementary-
Unconfirmed Cases- 1
Confirmed Cases by the DOH- 0
7-12 High School-
Unconfirmed Cases- 0
Confirmed Cases by the DOH- 0
NOTE- Cases will be dropped when a case is closed

General School Letter Click If your child is in the reported sections of school with a case reported.
Close Contact Information
Close contact for whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is defined as exposure to a person with the disease that likely involved respiratory aerosols. This can include: 
  • Sharing a confined space with an infected person for more than an hour 
  • Having direct face-to-face contact with an infected person 
  • Coming into contact with an infected person's respiratory, oral, or nasal secretions 
  • Living with someone who has whooping cough 
  • Working with high-risk populations 
  • Spending the night with someone who has whooping cough
NOTE- The school will contact the DOH and parents if we feel there was close contact made with an infectious person.
Close Contact Letter & Doctor Information- Click If you believe your child has been in close contact.

The Woonsocket School District recommends following the guidelines from the Department of Health, but they are not required. The DOH recommendations are to stay out of school for 5 days once the antibiotics have started or 20 days without antibiotics.


1st Quarter Honor Roll
2024-25
Superintendent and K-12 Principal Dr. Rod Weber would like to congratulate the following Woonsocket School students for their academic excellence:
4th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Pete Anderson, Sterling Baruth, Brylee Bruce, Jocelyn Grassel, Christina Hill, Bryce Hjelm, Shaynee Larson, Braydon Palmquist, Avyn Robinson, Everlee VonEye
A Honor Roll-  Jack Baum, Zayley Fuller, Jaxtyn Jurgens, Stella Kobold, Daniel Larson, Levi Larson, McKaya Simon, Eve Knudson, Tyus Moody, Sabryna Schaller, Liam Filter, Levi Price
5th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Ridley Miller, Summer Senska, Grady Swenson, Caleb Van Dyke, Dalen Van Dyke
A Honor Roll- Sophie Cihak, Reed Goergen, Evie Larson, Kolby Lindsey, Corbin Broer, Joel Linke, McKinley Simon, Cade Albrecht, Tyanne Eddy, Kapri Hiemstra, Kash Kilcoin, Micah Parmely
B Honor Roll- Griffin Kogel, Tristan Erwin, Bentley Hoppe, Jameson Linke, Yael Munoz-Martinez
6th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kahle Johnson, Savana Larson, Ava Potrament, Emrie VonEye
A Honor Roll- Raelynn Kotilinek, Coletan St. John, Hayden Eagle, Ryker Forbes, Ryker Lammey, Aiden Westendorf, Jason Larson
B Honor Roll- Dillan Larson, Gabriel Lindgren, Trent Elbert, Easton Larson, Kreighton Wipf
7th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Farah Knudson, Kinlee Viktora
A Honor Roll- Jackson Wolter, Henry Baruth, Riata Kobold, Aiden Krueger, Carson Miller, Bailey Rostyne, George Broer, Addison Kilcoin, Zayde Robinson, Noah Cihak, Santana St. John
B Honor Roll- James O’Brien, Laeton Filter, Bradley Solderquist, Rylan Lammey, Sophie Jemming
8th Grade
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Paige Anderson, Tayton Anderson, Haylee Foos, Lauren Jensen, Trevor Johnson, Cheyann Larson, Mathias Lindgren, Gavin Scofield, Sawyer Larson, Kobie Schley
B Honor Roll- Brody Aughenbaugh, Gage Diede, Ty Burkel, Natasha Grosz
Freshmen
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Kaitlyn Aldrich, Ellie Hofer, Jayda Hohn, Skylar Kluth, Kaylee Viktora, Allison Westendorf
A Honor Roll- Lainey Goertz, Valerie Button, Millie Eichstadt, Braylyn Baysinger, Ivy Knudson, Nelson Terkildsen
 B Honor Roll- Sara Overson, Payton Weiting, Teagen Eggleston, Rylan Eggleston, Tanse Moody
Sophomores
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Danielle Brooks, Ryan Munoz-Martinez,
A Honor Roll- Halle Linn, Alex Anderson, Macey Beigh, Waverly Hagman, Megan Kogel, Benton Eden, Shiloh Senska,
Addison Bartholow, Kaedin Kesary
B Honor Roll- Brinley Fuller
Juniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)-  Oscar Anderson, Andie Aughenbaugh, Addyson Baruth, McKenzie Baruth, Elizabeth Boschee, Tyler Brueske, Samantha Grosz, Kali Hofer, Kali Hofer, Corey Roberts
A Honor Roll- Brendan Evans, Hunter Fenske, Sage Treib, Kelby Larson, Sam Baruth, Jalyn Grassel, Dawson Baye-Larson, Cordell Hines
B Honor Roll- Landon Jensen, Eli White, Tanner Christian, Michael Foos
Seniors
Superior Honor Roll (All A’s)- Alexa Goertz, Emilie Lindgren, Camden Rassel, Raily Munoz-Martinez, Tatiana Roberts
A Honor Roll- Morgan Eggleston, Yuli Garcia, Whitney Hagman, Kaylie Robinson, Elijah Fry, Greta Bott, Summer Beekman, Gage Hines, Sebastian Kotilinek, Avery Miller, Shea Reindl, Makenzie Schley, Colten Trabing, Tyson Eddy, Rylan Grassel, Tailynn Larson, Kade Olinger, Logan Potrament, Ethan Schmiedt
B Honor Roll-
Devyn Brooks


Anybody interested in Blackhawk Basketball Cheer—--please let Shelley know ASAP!! shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us or 605 354 4231




FFA Fruit Sales
Click here for the link for FFA fruit sales.


The JH GBB will have practices the following days in preparation for the Hanson JH tourney on November 23.
Nov. 12, 13, after school at Sanborn Central.
Nov. 15 from 5-7 at Sanborn Central as there is no school
November 18, 19, 21, 22 after school at Woonsocket.  
There will be bus transportation between the schools for practices.
We plan to be done and return to either SC or Woony by 5:30
Thank you,
Coach Baruth



Dear Parents/Guardians/Fans,

The SDHSAA is attempting to gather the economic impact data of our state events for the purposes of engaging local chambers of commerce to explore ways to keep costs to families down and to explore cost saving avenues for our member schools. We started this last year with state volleyball and will end it this fall with state football.  Your responses are confidential and are anonymously compiled within the IMPLAN Economic Impact computer program. No identifying data will be asked of you or used within the study. We appreciate you taking the time to help us with this undertaking. Your feedback is necessary and appreciated. If possible, please take the survey as soon after your event as possible, as our IMPLAN license runs out shortly after the fall season.
The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DS7TQNX
Once again, I thank you for your time and I thank you for supporting high school education-based athletics and activities.

Sincerely,
Dan Swartos
SDHSAA Executive Director


The Woonsocket NHS group is now accepting kids and teens clothing in the following sizes: Girls - S/M - L/XL, Boys - S/M - L/XL, Women's - S, M, L, Men's - S and M. Clothes can be dropped off in the school commons. 

Chess Club
Any students, 8th-12th, interested in chess club, please sign up in the library. 


The Hanson Earlybird JH Girls BB tournament will be Saturday, Nov. 23rd at Hanson School (this is a later date than in the previous years). We are planning to take our JH girls BB team again this year.
Coach Rob Baruth


Girls Basketball Camp
My name is Kaylie Robinson, I am a Senior at Woonsocket High School, and for my Senior Project Experience, I will be hosting a girls' basketball camp in Woonsocket on December 7th, grades K-6th. Attached is the form and they need to be turned in by November 27th. Thank you!


ATTENDANCE SPIRIT WEEK - November 18-24
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress like your Career Day 
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Dress like a Teacher Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
Prizes for best dressed, sponsored by 6B Seed & Supplies
See details here.

D.A.R.E. snack store will be opening today, October 1st, from 3:00 to 3:15. Click here for details. 

Havlik Football Camp
Senior Holden Havlik of Wessington Springs is putting on a football camp for his senior experience.
When: November 17
Where: Wessington Springs Football Field
Who: 12U - 12:00pm to 2:00pm -- 14U 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Cost: $20
Click here for registration information. Registrations due by November 1st.


Eligibility will be checked weekly. Pre-eligibility will be checked every Wednesday and Final eligibility will be checked every Friday.


Anyone interested in joining the Yearbook Club, please get in touch with Mrs. Potrament. Meetings will be held based on what fits member schedules. 
rebecca.potrament@k12.sd.us


There have been some Phishing Emails going to parents of the Woonsocket School.  Some emails are portraying Staff members, Teachers, and even Dr. Weber.  They are requesting phone numbers and personal information.  Please double check the email addresses that they are coming from.  Our Woonsocket Staff uses example-----Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us  emails.   If you have any questions, please contact the school.  


5th & 6th Grade basketball practice & game schedule (tentative). 


Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:30pm
Where: Nordby Center, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Huron, SD
Who: Children ages 8 to 13 (age as of April 1, 2025)
Hosted By: Huron Elks Lodge #444
Director/Contact: Dennis Bennett / whynot@hur.midco.net
Click here for more Hoop Shoot information.



If you have not been receiving updates/reminders via text message and would like to be receiving them, please contact the office.