Tuesday, December 3
Red Day
Mental Health Assembly, 7-12 grades @ SC - leaving at 9:35
GBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Mini donuts, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Super nacho, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
If you have an updated immunization form, it can be turned into the office. Thank you
WWSSC Football Co-op
The WWSSC football co-op has and will continue to look for ways to improve the program for the future. The School Boards and administrative representatives from all 3 schools met and decided that one way to improve is to rebrand the co-op with a new mascot. This will give the WWSSC co-op it’s own identity instead of having the same mascot as SCW. This would also be the best time to make a change as it’s the year we order new uniforms. The colors of the co-op will remain the same and students from each school will have an opportunity to help rebrand. Administration will work with their 7-12 student body to come up with the top mascot idea from each school with a deadline of December 16. Then we will have a vote with the top 3 mascot ideas with all schools voting to decide on what mascot best represents our co-op. The timeline is very short and we would like to have everything decided by the Holiday Break.
FFA fruit and butter braids will be at SC Thursday, December 5th. Students will need to pick orders up between 3:15 and 4:00pm at the SC Shop. They can't be stored overnight! Thank you.
Color Guard Sign-Up
9-12 students interested in joining Color Guard, there is a sign-up sheet in the hallway by the office. Deadline to sign-up is March 7th. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Karlen.
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.
Sanborn Central/Woonsocket Sport Memory Mate pictures are Thursday, December 12, beginning at 1:50pm. Here is a link for online ordering.
Click here for the Blackhawk Basketball Apparel Order Form. First round of orders are due Tuesday, November 26th. Second round due Monday, December 9th.
MVPCS Titan Youth Wrestling
Who: Boys and Girls in Pre-K thru 6th grade from MVP and the surrounding communities.
What: Youth Wrestling Practice
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning December 10th @ 5:45 for all wrestlers. There will also be a parent meeting on this day starting at 5:45. Practice times will be 5:45-7:00.
Where: Practice is held at the Ag Building at the fairgrounds in Plankinton.
Please detach and send the registration form to the first practice with your child.
Student Presentation 7th-12th Grade (**6th grade is not attending**) National Alliance on Mental Illness - Ending the Silence Presentation
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 7th-12th grade students regarding mental illnesses, focusing on suicide prevention. 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.
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 7th-12th grade students regarding mental illnesses, focusing on suicide prevention. 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 - 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 presentation. This program will be held on the evening of Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm in the Sanborn Central school gymnasium. Similarly to the student session, this 50-minute 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.
Although this is a difficult topic, it is one highly important topic that needs to be addressed and discussed in an effort to reduce the negative stigma around mental health. Please contact me if you have any questions. Supt. Rod Weber
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
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.
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.
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:
December 10th, 7:00pm - Christmas Concert 🎄🎅
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:
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.
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!
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.
Wednesday, December 4
White Day
Weld-Off @ LATC - leaving at 6:45am. Students attending: Eli White, Michael Foos, Landon Jensen, McCoy Shultz, Cordell Hines, Alex Anderson, Benton Eden, Shilo Senska, & Kaeden Kesari.
Food Pantry @ Sanborn County Courthouse - 4:00pm
GBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Chicken tenders, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, December 5
Red Day
Student Aid Meeting @ SC - 6:30 - Mrs. Gassman's Classroom
GBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
R. Larson GBB practice @ 6:00pm
Breakfast: Pancake wraps, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Bosco sticks, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Friday, December 6
White Day
State Oral Interp @ Sturgis
Agribusiness Class Tour @ 9:00am, leaving at 8:25am. Students attending: Lily D, Tyson E, Morgan E, Michael F, Eli F, Gage H, Sebastian K, Tailyn L, Emilie L, Avery M, Logan P, Shea R, Kaylie R, & Colten T.
GBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
Parade of Lights @ Letcher - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Waffle sticks, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Ham and cheese sub, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Saturday, December 7
State Oral Interp @ Sturgis
Girls Little Hawks Basketball Camp @ Woonsocket - K-3 at 9:00am, 4-6 at 10:30
JH GBB Tournament @ Wolsey - 10:30am vs H/T
9:30 W-W vs JVC
10:30 SCW vs HT
11:30 Loser of game 1 vs Loser of game 2
12:30 Winner of game 1 vs Winner of game 2
Sunday, December 8
3rd/4th BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:00pm
Monday, December 9
Red Day
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
R. Larson GBB practice @ 6:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Hot dog, baked beans, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, December 10
White Day
BBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
Christmas Concert @ Woonsocket - 7:00pm
Breakfast: Cinnamon toast crunch bar, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Totcho bar, corn, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, December 11
Red Day
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Sausage gravy & biscuits, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: Chicken chunks, smile potato, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, December 12
White Day
Winter Sports Pictures @ Woonsocket - 1:50pm
1:50PM- Woonsocket JH girls and boys individuals
2:00PM- JH girls & boys2:20PM- Girls BB High School
3:50PM- Boys BB High School
3:20PM- Cheerleaders
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
BBB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
R. Larson GBB practice @ 6:00pm
Breakfast: French toast sticks, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk
Lunch: French bread pizza, carrots, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Friday, December 13
No School - Teacher In-Service
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - TBD
BBB practice @ SC - TBD
JH GBB vs Wolsey @ Wolsey - 6:00pm
Saturday, December 14
GBB/BBB vs SBA @ Woonsocket - 11:15pm - JH Boys, Girls JV, Boys JV, Girls V, Boys V
To add anything to the announcements, please contact sarah.swenson@k12.sd.us.
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