Thursday, September 18

White Day

• POSTPONED Cross Country Meet @ Chamberlain - 1:00pm

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ WS - 4:00pm

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

• Lunch: Stuffed crust pizza, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggie, cookie, milk

5th/6th girls' basketball forms were sent home last week. They are due on Friday, September 19th to either Tristan or Kayla. The first practice will be Monday, September 29th @ SC.  

It is "Senior & Sophomore Order Week" at Woonsocket High School!

We met with the senior class to discuss all things graduation and sophomore class for all things jewelry. Now is the time to place your order for your graduation items and class jewelry for the best deals and prices of the year!

SENIORS: Use code SENIORSHIP26 to enjoy FREE standard shipping and handling for graduation, regalia, and announcement products on orders $200 or more! if you order before Monday, SEPTEMBER 29TH

CLICK HERE to check out the Class of 2026 senior digital catalog!

CLASS JEWELRY

SENIORS AND SOPHOMORE'S

Class of 2026 and 2028- Get $50 off your class jewelry item when purchasing a Classic or Deluxe metal, $75 off a Premium metal, or $100 a Luxury metal. PLUS get a FREE Class Hoodie with your order. Use code GWPMETAL26 at checkout. Order by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH to get this deal! Exclusions Apply.

CLICK HERE to check out the 2026 class Jewelry Catalog

Don't forget to check out the LETTERMAN'S Jackets!!- CLICK HERE

If you have any questions or need help placing your order, please call us at 1-800-Jostens

***School Picture retakes will be held on Sept. 30 starting at 8:15AM.  Band pictures will also be taken. Details here.***

Here is the online order link parents can use to purchase a package from either picture day. 

Band pictures can be ordered here.

If the parent would like a retake, please have them return the packet of prints with $8 and we will print their same order in their new picture. They do not need to order again. 

Parents who have not placed an order yet may still use this link to place their package orders (student does NOT need picture taken again). They can also order with a paper form. 

Friday, September 19

Red Day

• HS VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• Cross Country practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

• FB vs Winner @ Wessington Springs - 7:00pm

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or pull apart donut, fruit, juice or milk

• Lunch: Au gratin potatoes & ham, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggie, breadstick, milk

Saturday, September 20

• VB vs ORR @ Rutland - 12:00pm - C, JV, V. Bus leaving at 10:00am.

• JH VB Tournament @ Wessington Springs - SCW will be taking 2 teams. Click here for bracket. 

Monday, September 22

White Day

• JH/JV FB vs Winner @ Wessington Springs

• HS FB practice @ Wessington Springs

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• Cross Country practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

• Coronation @ Woonsocket - 7:00pm

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

• Lunch: Mini corn dog, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggies,  milk

Tuesday, September 23

Red Day

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• VB vs Wolsey-Wessington @ SC - 7, 8, C, JV, V

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

• Lunch: Super nachos, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggie, milk

Wednesday, September 24

White Day

• Oral Interp meet @ Arlington - Leaving at 7:00am.

• Cross Country 281 Meet @ Wessington Springs - 10:00am - Girls V, Boys V, Girls JV, Boys JV (may combine girls and boys JV depending on number of entries)

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

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

• Lunch: Popcorn chicken, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggie, milk

Thursday, September 25

Red Day

• Kangaroo Court & Impossible Shot @ Woonsocket - 2:00pm

• HS VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• Cross Country practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

• FB practice @ SC - 4:00pm

• Class Wars @ Woonsocket - 7:30pm. Class colors: Seniors - Pink, Juniors - Black, Sophomores - Red, Freshman - Blue. Pizza will be provided - bring your own drink! 

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

• Lunch: Bosco breadstick, fruit & veggie bar, fruit & veggies, milk

Friday, September 26

White Day

• No VB practice - Homecoming

• FB vs Wagner @ SC - Homecoming - 7:00pm. FFA halftime tailgate party will be serving: hamburger or hotdog, chips, water and desert for $10.00, $5 for extra burger, $3 for extra hot dog.

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

• Lunch: Ham,  fruit & veggie bar, baby bakers, fruit, dinner roll, 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 JH-JV Football Schedule

• 2025 Cross Country Schedule

• 2025 VB Game Schedule

• 2025 VB Practice Schedule

• 5th-6th Girls & Boys Basketball Schedule - updated 9.16.25

Stats from SCW vs Wessington Springs: 25-13, 25-14, 25-17

Kills: L. Boschee 12, A. Bartholow 11

Blocks: L. Boschee 5

Digs: K. Hofer 20, H. Fouberg 15, A. Bartholow 12

Assists: K. Hofer 14

Aces: A. Bartholow 6, L. Boschee 1

WEPC Blanket Fundraiser

Blankets are 60x80 with double-sided design. 

Blackhawks or Bucks order form. 

Orders due by October 1st!! Estimated Delivery is December 10th. 

Dear Parents of current Woonsocket 5th-7th graders,

Exciting news! We're leading a student and parent educational tour to Washington, D.C./New York City on June 3rd-7th, 2027.

Join us on: Monday, September 15th - 6:30pm at the school in Mr. Larson's classroom for a brief informational meeting. Each traveler is eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $500!

Please RSVP by clicking here.

For additional meeting details, itinerary, scholarship info, and more, click here! I'm so thrilled about this opportunity for our students!!

Rod Weber and Sarah Jensen

Woonsocket MS/HS

-- HOMECOMING 2025 Shirt Order Update--

I am working on ALL the school homecoming orders, WS Powder Puff, and WS Boys Volleyball shirts this weekend/Monday. I am marking them as "ready" and then "complete" to clear my que and so I do not miss anything! Be on the lookout for an email to know if yours are done. They will be delivered on Monday/Tuesday to Springs Food Market, Woonsocket School, & Sanborn Central School. Any I do not get done before Tuesday will get done the week of Homecoming on Wednesday! Thank you!! --- Megan & Andy Krueger

Homecoming Dress Up Days - voted by the Student Council - are as follows: 

Monday, Sept 22 - Christmas “Cozy”

Tuesday, Sept 23 - Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, Sept 24 - 4th of July

Thursday, Sept 25 - Happy Halloween

Friday, Sept 26 - Spirit Day - Bucks Gear 

Parade theme this year is "Holidays" 

Class Wars will be held on Thursday, the 25th, at 7:30pm. Class colors: Seniors - Pink, Juniors - Black, Sophomores - Red, Freshman - Blue. Pizza will be provided - bring your own drink! 

SCW FFA Tailgate

Friday, Sept 26th halftime tailgate party on Sep. 26th at SC, FFA members will help serve.

Hamburger or hotdog, chips, water and desert for $10.00, $5 for extra burger, $3 for extra hot dog.

🏐3rd/4th Grade Volleyball Skills 

Please sign up if your daughter(s) would be interested in participating. One Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. September through March. Please sign up using this link by Friday September 12. If you have questions please contact Brooke King - brooke.king@k12.sd.us. 

♟️7-12 Students interested in Chess Club, please sign up in the library. 

Girls & Boys Basketball Fundraiser - SCW Blackhawk painted on your driveway or sidewalk. Click here for fundraiser information. 

College and Career Corner

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

Colleges Visiting Woonsocket

• • September 18 at 11:00 - NSU

  • September 23 at 11:00 - Augustana

SC/W FAFSA night is October 6th at 7:00pm in Mr. Larson's classroom for all seniors and their parents.  

ACT will be October 16th at 8:00am in Mrs. Kohlmeyer's room. 

ASVAB Test for juniors - 8:30am in Mrs. Kohlmeyer's room on November 18. 

Huron Scrubs Camp

Event Details:
📅 Date: October 1, 2025
🕒 Time: check in 8:00 AM Camp 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 333 9th ST SW, Huron SD Campus Center
🎯 Audience: High school students interested in healthcare careers

At Scrubs Camp, students will:

• Engage in real-world healthcare simulations

• Interact with professionals in nursing, emergency medicine, diagnostics, and more

• Learn about educational pathways and career options in the healthcare field

We would love for you to bring a group of students to experience this event. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration. Parent consent form needs to be picked up from Mrs. Fisher! 

👉 Register Here: https://nesdahec.org/events/2025-huron-scrubs-camp/

(Deadline to register: September 17th, 2025)

Band & Music Updates

Fall Pep Band Schedule

Monday, Sept. 22

             Coronation: (SC @ 7pm) Woony @ 8pm -- Call Time 7:30pm

Friday, Sept. 26      

Football @SC  HOMECOMING Parade – 1:00pm

HOMECOMING Game -- Call Time: TBD 

VOLLEYBALL

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Volleyball @ SC -- Call Time: TBD 

Thursday, Oct. 9     

Volleyball @ Woonsocket -- Call Time: TBD 

Thursday, Oct. 16  

Volleyball @ Woonsocket -- Call Time: TBD 

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Volleyball @ SC (SR Night) -- Call Time: TBD 

BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Dec. 16   

DH BB @ Woonsocket -- Call Time: TBD 

Thursday, Dec. 18

DH BB @ SC -- Call Time: TBD 

Upcoming Music Events:

September 30 -- NSU Aberdeen All-State

October 9 -- SDSU Brookings All-State

October 21 -- DWU Mitchell All-State

October 30 -- November 2 Sioux Falls All-State

November 18 -- Platte JH Festival

November 25 -- Gregory HS Festival

2025 Homecoming Parade - Friday, September 26th

The theme this year (voted on by the student council) is “Holidays”. Businesses interested in participating in the parade can sign up when lining up for the parade at 12:30 by PVCC. 

🍂 Join Us for Our 1st Annual Fall Festival! 🍂

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 3pm – 8pm at the Artesian Community Center.

Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, packed with festive activities, great food, and community spirit!! Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone at our Fall Festival! 

The Spirit of Faith Church of Woonsocket will be holding their annual Fall Roast Beef Supper on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:00 at the Woonsocket Community Center. Menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, cheesy beans, buns, salads, and pie or dessert. Adults tickets $15.00, ages 6-12 are $10.00 and preschoolers $3.00. There will also be a quilt raffle.

❗Spirit of Faith High School Youth Group will start October 1 at 7:00 PM❗

▪️We meet every Wednesday at 7:00, ALL ARE WELCOME!▪️

⭐We'd love to have you join us! ⭐

October 2025 Food Pantry - Wednesday, October 1st at 4:00 (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here. Federal guidelines will apply for distribution.  

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.