Tuesday, February 4
White Day
GBB/BBB vs Ethan @ SC - 4:00pm - JV Girls, JV Boys, V Girls, V Boys. Q107 will be broadcasting the games.
Breakfast: Cinnamon cream cheese bagels, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Totchos, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Brady Larson Fundraiser - Saturday, February 8th during the Girls & Boys Basketball games vs Wolsey-Wessington. Click here for details.
5th/6th Volleyball
Forms were sent home and can also be found here. Deadline to sign-up is February 13th.
Devoted Students
Devoted Students is open to all SC/W 7th through 12th grade students - we would love to see some new faces! Plan to attend on Friday, February 7th @ 6:00 p.m. We will meet in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room with a breakfast for January and a supper for February followed by a study. 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
The Hunt Is On: A Benefit For Brady Larson - March 1, 2025
Click here for benefit details.
Brady is a graduate of Sanborn Central and is currently attending Mitchell Technical College for ag business. Brady was diagnosed in December with Sever Aplastic Anemia, a rare and serious condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. It is anticipated that Brady will have to undergo a bone marrow transplant this year as part of his treatment.
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.
State Wrestling Tournament Tickets. The 2025 High School State Wrestling Tournament will take place in Rapid City at the Monument February 27-March 1. Wrestling families and fans that want to order reserved seat tickets can now do so through the Wessington Springs School. Tickets are $50 each. Checks for the Tickets are to be made out to Wessington Springs Schools. Orders need to be placed and paid for by Tuesday, January 28th. Contact Jason Kolousek to place orders: Jason.kolousek@k12.sd.us - 605-461-8584.
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.
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.
Unfortunately, YouTube has ended the Sanborn Central/Woonsocket account for reasons unknown to us or our streaming service, Liveticket. There was an appeal process to keep our channel and the archived videos, but YouTube terminated the channel along with six other school districts' channels. All previous videos, including concerts, coronation, and games, have been deleted from our channel and cannot be recovered. We cannot remedy this, but we are searching for a solution to back up all streaming videos moving forward.
We have a new YouTube Channel. Here is the new link https://www.youtube.com/@SanbornCentralWoonsocket
I know that many of us looked back at past videos on our YouTube site, but there is nothing more we can do at this point.
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.
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
Blackhawks Got Talent music contest will be held on Thursday, March 13th. Schedule to follow.
Pep Band dates:
Saturday, Feb. 8 @ Woonsocket (TBD)
Friday, Feb. 28 @ Sanborn Central
*Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the first Varsity warm-up. Please contact Mrs. Karlen in advance of any conflicts.
Important Band Dates:
February 19: Region V Solo & Ensemble Contest in Gregory: All Day
March 26: Region V Large Group Contest in Chamberlain: All Day
April 1: Mitchell Area MS Band Festival: All Day
May 1: Sanborn Central Spring Concert @ 6:30pm (both Band & Music)
May 8: Woonsocket Spring Concert @ 7pm (both Band & Music)
*Congratulations to Temperance Salathe for her acceptance into the SDSU Honor Band festival on February 21-22 in Brookings. This is her second year making it into this honor band!
Click here to watch the DWU HS Music Festival that was performed on Jan 22nd.
Counseling Corner
Important Dates:
For college and career information, email danielle.kohlmeyer@k12.sd.us or click here.
HRMC - March 15
Build Dakota - March 31
Community Corner
February 2025 Food Pantry - Wednesday, February 5th at 4:00 (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here. Federal guidelines will apply for distribution.
Save the Date - Saturday, February 15th - Valentine Weekend Adult Prom
Free will donation for food, fun, dancing and prizes. Pork loin meal served from 6-8pm, dance from 8-11pm. Proceeds to be used for Woonsocket Community improvement projects. Sponsored by Woonsocket Development Corp. All are welcome!
Santel Communications
Are you ready to kickstart your career in tech and connecting your community? Santel Communications is hiring a Helpdesk Technician. This role assists customer with technical issues, troubleshooting connectivity problems, ensuring reliable Internet service. For more information, visit: santel.coop/careers
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!
Wednesday, February 5
Red Day
Food Pantry @ Sanborn County Courthouse - 4:00pm
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm
BBB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Chicken chunks, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, February 6
White Day
GBB/BBB vs Parkston @ Parkston - 4:00pm - C Girls, JV Girls, JV Boys, V Girls, V Boys. Bus leaving Woonsocket at 2:15pm, SC at 2:30pm.
Larson GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Fruit and yogurt parfait, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Cheese pizza, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Friday, February 7
Red Day
GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm
BBB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
3/4 GBB vs Wolsey-Wessington @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Devoted Students @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Donut, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Ham and cheese sub, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Saturday, February 8
GBB/BBB vs Wolsey-Wessington @ Woonsocket - 11:00am - JH Boys, JV Girls, JV Boys, V Girls, V Boys. Brady Larson Fundraiser will be held during the games. Click here for details.
Monday, February 10
White Day
C GBB vs Mitchell Christian @ SC - 6:00pm
GBB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: BBQ pulled pork, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Tuesday, February 11
Red Day
GBB/BBB vs Wagner @ Wagner - 4:00pm - JV Girls, JV Boys, V Girls, V Boys.
Larson GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Mini donuts, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Tacos, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Wednesday, February 12
White Day
GBB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm
Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Tangerine chicken, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Thursday, February 13
Red Day
JH GBB/BBB vs Mitchell Christian @ SC - 4:00pm
GBB practice @ SC - 4:00pm
BBB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm
Breakfast: Sausage and pancake wraps, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice & milk
Lunch: Calzone, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk
Friday, February 14
No School - Teacher In-Service
State E-Sports @ Aberdeen
GBB/BBB vs Highmore-Harrold @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm - JV Girls, JV Boys, V Girls, V Boys.
Saturday, February 15
State E-Sports @ Aberdeen
To add anything to the announcements, please contact sarah.swenson@k12.sd.us.
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