Woonsocket Blackhawks: 11.22.2024

Friday, November 22

Red Day

JH GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

B. Johnson practice @ Woonsocket - 5:30pm

Breakfast: Banana bread, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Cheeseburger, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Congratulations to Andie Aughenbaugh, McKenzie Baruth, and Oscar Anderson for qualifying for the State Oral Interpretation competition!!! The state competition will be held at the Sturgis Brown High School, December 7th.

Devoted Students

Another year is quickly upon us and we are so excited to bring Devoted Students back for all SC/W 7th through 12th grade students. Our first date will be Monday, November 25th @ 6:00 p.m. 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! 🙂

If there are any community members that would like to donate to our meals, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez (605-520-4544) or myself (605-770-4520).

Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Deinert

Congratulations to the following football players on their all-state and all-conference nominations!

All-State Honors:

Ryder Michalek - WR

Holden Havlik - Athlete

Hunter Fenske - Honorable Mention

Bryce Larson - Honorable Mention

Colby Flowers - Honorable Mention

All-Conference Honors:

Holden Havlik

Ryder Michalek

Caleb Kneen

Colby Flowers

Hunter Fenske

Post Prom preparation has begun. We are planning a fun night of activities and prizes. Any donations can be sent to the school or Venmo @Woonsocket-PostProm2025 or contact Bobbi White Thank you.

A huge shout out to the NHS group for restocking and organizing the Care Closet.

We sure do appreciate it. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.

Just in time for winter.

Liz Fisher

The Woonsocket School will again be providing all students Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners free of charge. A special thanks to our kitchen staff for all that you do. --Supt. Weber

All 5th/6th girls basketball uniforms need to be turned in by Friday, November 22nd. Please give to Mrs. Olson-VanWinkle at SC and Mrs. Olson at Woonsocket.

2^nd Quarter Mid-Term Reports will be mailed home for 7-12th grade students on Friday, Nov. 22

Click here for the Blackhawk Basketball Apparel Order Form. First round of orders are due Tuesday, November 26th. Second round due Monday, December 9th.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Ending the Silence Presentation (6-12th Grade)

On Tuesday December 3rd at 10:00 AM Danielle Leeds from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be coming to our school to speak with 6th-12th grade students regarding mental illnesses, focusing on suicide prevention. Woonsocket students will also be in attendance at this event. NAMI Ending the Silence is a presentation designed to give audience members an opportunity to learn about Mental Illness through an informative PowerPoint and short videos. This presentation outlines symptoms of mental health conditions and gives attendees ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may need support. Handouts and resources will also be provided at this event.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - PreK-12th Grade Parent/Guardian Informational Presentation
All Sanborn Central and Woonsocket school district PreK-12th grade parents and guardians are invited to attend the National Alliance on Mental Illness parent/guardian informational session, which will be held on the evening of Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm at Sanborn Central school in the gymnasium. Similarly to the student session, this presentation is designed to inform audience members about mental health conditions, more specifically the warning signs and symptoms to look for. This presentation will include essential information regarding how to help oneself, one's child, friends, or family members who may need mental health support. The goal of this program is to educate oneself about mental health disorders, what signs to look for, how to support a loved one with a mental health disorder, and where/how to seek treatment.

2023-2024 Yearbook Sales Re-opened.

Several individuals have asked how to get a yearbook from last year, so we have re-opened the online purchase site.

Please order as soon as you can so we can get the books shipped this week. All books should arrive before Christmas.

If you are unable to purchase online, please send $25 to the office with your name and number before Friday, November 15th!

Purchase Link

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Woonsocket2024

3rd/4th Girls Basketball Sign-Up

2024-25 Basketball Schedule

Anyone interested in being in the spring play (actors or stage crew), please sign up on the drama poster outside the HS office. This is a preliminary sign-up to see how many people are interested so a suitable script can be chosen.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Potrament.

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!

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.

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.

2025-26 Sports Calendar

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

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- 0

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.

Band & Chorus Updates

Upcoming Dates & Events:

November 26 - HS region music festival at Gregory

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to attend the Region Music Festival in Gregory on November 26th:

Halle L, Ryan M, Brendan E, Sage T, Emilie L, Andie A, Camden R, Oscar A, Millie E, Allison W, Payton W, Kaylee V, Rylan E, Eli F, and Tyson K. Please turn in your $13 for meals to Mrs. Easton or Mrs. Karlen asap. The bus will leave Sanborn Central at 6:30 am and Woonsocket at 6:45 am with a return time of approximately 10:00 pm. There is a concert open to the public at 6:30 pm at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. Students dress in concert attire and bring music folders, pencils, water bottles.

Counseling Corner

SENIORS - Will you be attending college in the fall or spring of 2025? Join us to learn the steps and information necessary to accurately fill out the free application for Student Aid!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 6:30 PM

SANBORN CENTRAL SCHOOL – MRS. GASSMAN’S CLASSROOM

This event will be offered for Sanborn Central and Woonsocket senior students and their parents and guardians in person at Sanborn Central school in Mrs. Gassman’s classroom. An online, virtual Zoom option will also be available for those unable to attend in person.

Important Dates:

For college and career information, email danielle.kohlmeyer@k12.sd.us or click here.

Career Fair @ SC - November 20, 9-11am - 10th-12th grade

Community Corner

December 2024 Food Pantry - Wednesday, December 4th at 4:00 (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here. Federal guidelines will apply for distribution. **There will not be a distribution in January.**

3rd Annual Letcher Parade of Lights

Sponsored by Town N Kountry Kids 4H Club. Friday, December 6th - free will donation supper to follow. Click here for details.

Woonsocket Athletic Hall of Fame

The Woonsocket School has been approached by past alumni to start a Woonsocket Athletic Hall of Fame. We are looking for 8 diverse committee members representing different decades, etc. If you are a Woonsocket High School graduate and would be interested in serving on the Hall of Fame committee, please contact Supt. Rod Weber, Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us, 605-796-4431 by November 15th. More information will be provided about the Woonsocket Hall of Fame when the committee is established.

The Back 9 in Woonsocket will again be hosting a 7th-12th grade winter golf league on Sunday nights and wanted to open it up to area students. The 2-person teams play about every other Sunday depending on how many teams are registered. The league will start the Sunday, Dec. 8 and go to the middle of March with a league cost of $65/person. If you have questions or would like to sign up, contact Rod Weber, 605-350-5374. Deadline is Nov. 22

Information on Pertussis - from Horizon Health

With the rise in pertussis in our State and Country we wanted to get out information to the families at the school. Click here to educate yourself on the disease.

If anyone is interested in becoming an EMT, please contact Aaron Fink at 605.350.6712.

Spirit of Faith Wednesday Night Live

PK4 – 6 grade; Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:45
Spirit of Faith Youth Group – Open to ALL high school students grades 9-12!
Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 PM -- Bring a friend!

Sanborn County Courthouse "Parade of Trees" can be placed on any of the three floors (artificial trees with no lights). If interested in participating, please have your tree placed between December 2nd and December 20th, and will remain until after New Year's Day. Santa will be visiting the courthouse on December 20th, 3:00 - 4:30pm. See flyer for additional information.

Saturday, November 23

JH GBB Tournament @ Hanson - click here for bracket and tournament info.

Monday, November 25

White Day

GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

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

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

Tuesday, November 26

Red Day

HS Region Music Festival @ Gregory

GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

Breakfast: French toast mini eggo, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

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

Wednesday, November 27

No School - Thanksgiving break

GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 9:00am

Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29

No School - Thanksgiving break

Sunday, December 1

3rd/4th BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 12:00pm

Varsity GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:00pm

Monday, December 2

White Day

GBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm