Friday, February 27

Red Day

• FFA Day - 'Merica Day

• FFA Ag Olympics in the gym @ 2:20pm

• BB vs Wessington Springs @ Wessington Springs - 5:00pm - JH, JV, V

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or mini chocolate donuts, fruit, milk, juice

• Lunch: Fish sticks, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Monday, March 2

White Day

• BB Regions - TBA

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

• Lunch: Breaded chicken drummies, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Tuesday, March 3

Red Day

• BB Regions - TBA

• Play practice @ Comm. Center - 4:30pm

• 5th/6th VB practice @ SC - 3:30pm

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or breakfast corndog, fruit, juice, milk

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

Wednesday, March 4

White Day

• Food Pantry @ Sanborn County Courthouse - 3:30pm. Click here for details.

• Play practice @ Comm. Center - 4:30pm

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

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

Thursday, March 5

Red Day

• Play practice @ Comm. Center - 4:30pm

• 5th/6th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or grape filled crescent, fruit, juice, milk

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

Friday, March 6

White Day

• FFA @ Redfield - leave at 7:45am

• BB Regions - TBA

• Play practice @ Comm. Center - 4:30pm

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

• Lunch: Cheese pizza crunchers, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

For inquiries regarding the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact Luci at the office. 

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

• 2025-26 Red & White School Calendar 

• 2025-26 Sports Calendar

• 2025-26 Girls & Boys Basketball Schedule *updated*

• 2025-26 Basketball Game Schedule w/ Bus Leave Times

• 2025-26 WSWWW Wrestling Schedule *updated*

• 2026 5th-6th Volleyball Schedule

Lady Blackhawks fell to Ethan 43-36. Congrats to the ladies on a fantastic season! 

⚾All Teeners Players and Parents are invited to the Back 9 in Woonsocket on Sunday, March 1st, at 2 p.m. to discuss the upcoming season. We have 2 new coaches this year and we will discuss the options of staying with the VFW league or possibly switching to legion. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Booster club meeting minutes from 9.3.2025 meeting.

🥎Girls 18 & Under Fast Pitch Softball. Click here for additional information for summer rec league. 

College and Career Corner

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

Build Dakota Scholarships Available

• Horizon Health is proud to offer Build Dakota Scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year! This opportunity is rooted in our commitment to the Rooted in Rural mission and our dedication to growing talent within the communities we serve.

• These full-ride scholarships cover 100% of tuition, fees, books, technology, and tools in exchange for a three-year employment commitment after graduation.

  • • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Scholarship (Western Dakota Tech or Mitchell Tech) – Southwest Region

    • Dental Assistant Scholarship (Lake Area Tech) – De Smet Dental

• Applications are open January 1 – March 31, 2026, through the participating colleges.

• Learn more at www.builddakotascholarships.com or contact Jessica Weber at jweber@horizonhealthcare.org or 605-772-5923.

Band & Music Updates

Honor Band + Contests

• Region V Large Group Contest in Mitchell: March 25

• Mitchell Young Band Festival: March 31st ($5 Concert @ 4:00pm)

  • Here is the link for the livestream for the Festival Concerts:  https://www.youtube.com/live/ZV5-EAdV0wg

  • Here is the link for the HS Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPb3JdqTPCY 

Spring Concerts

• Sanborn Central Spring Concert: May 5 @ 6:30pm

• Woonsocket Spring Concert: May 7 @ 7:00pm

March 2026 Food Pantry - Wednesday, March 4th at approximately 3:30 (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Click here for details. Federal guidelines will apply for distribution. 

Vitalant Blood Drive - March 9th, 1:30pm to 5:30pm and March 10th, 9:00am to 12:45pm at the Community Center in Woonsocket. Visit vitalant.org for eligibility and preparation details. Click here to search for blood drive and available time slots to donate.

HuntSAFE Classes

Click here for class and field day dates for Mitchell's HuntSAFE classes. Must be 12 years of age by December 31, 2026 to be able to purchase a license in the 2026 season. 

Horizon Health's 'Drive It Home '26 Campaign'

The Campaign is focused on securing chronic health kits for individuals with diabetes, cardiovascular, and dental disease. Our goal is to raise $100k, but to accomplish this, we truly need the support of the 19 communities we are in within South Dakota. To accomplish this goal, we are taking a three-prong approach:

1. Chili Cook-Off – February 20th, 2026 in Yankton (See Attachment)

2. Car, ½ a hog & deep freeze, and $500 local gas card raffle (See Attachments)

3. Dueling Pianos – April 18th, 2026 in Elk Point (More information to come)

(see flyer below)

Woonsocket Hall of Fame

By: Supt. Rod Weber

The Woonsocket Hall of Fame was established to recognize and help preserve the heritage of Woonsocket High School by honoring those who excelled in Athletics, Activities and/or any other General accomplishments for their outstanding achievements or contributions to the Programs at Woonsocket High School. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, moral character and/or sportsmanship.

Nominees for the Hall of Fame may be nominated for the following Criteria, Guidelines for Eligibility and Categories: ALUMNI, ATHLETE, ACTIVITY, CONTRIBUTOR, TEAM, EMPLOYEE, COACH, or GENERAL.

Nomination forms can be found on the Woonsocket School Website www.woonsocket.k12.sd.us or in the main administration office at the Woonsocket School. Nomination forms must be returned to the admin office or emailed to Supt. Rod Weber- Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us by 3:30 pm on September 20 this year with no exceptions. The nomination committee will list new inductees to the Hall of Fame each year (This will be the 1st year).  More information on the Woonsocket Hall of Fame can be found on our school website.