Wednesday, February 4

White Day

• Food Pantry @ Sanborn County Courthouse - 3:30pm (until gone)

• GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• BB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

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

• Lunch: Tater tot casserole, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

JH/High School mid terms will end on Feb. 13, and mid term reports will be mailed out on Wednesday, Feb. 18. 

The 8th graders will be taking the NAEP assessment (National Assessment of Educational Progress) on the morning of Thursday, February 5, 2026. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics with in the U.S. Department of Education. See the informational letter to the 8th grade parents here. There was also a hard copy sent home with the 8th grade students. 

Thursday, February 5

Red Day

• GB/BB vs Parkston @ SC - GB JV 4:00pm, BB JV 5:00pm, GB V 6:15pm, BB V 7:45pm

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

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

Friday, February 6

 White Day

• GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• BB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

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

• Lunch: Chicken patty, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Saturday, February 7

• Cheer Camp @ Woonsocket - 9:00am

• GB/BB vs Wolsey-Wessington @ Wolsey - BB JH 11:00am, GB JV 12:00pm, BB JV 1:00pm, GB V 2:30pm, BB V 4:00pm

• Wrestling Tournament @ Redfield 

• 4th BB Round Robin @ SC - 9:00am

Monday, February 9

Red Day

• GB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• Cancelled C GB/BB @ Wagner - TBA

• JH GB/BB Intramural Games @ Woonsocket - 5:45pm

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

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

Tuesday, February 10

White Day

• GB/BB vs Wagner @ Woonsocket - GB JV 4:00pm, BB JV 5:00pm, GB V 6:15pm, BB V 7:45pm

  • Little Blackhawks Cheer to perform at halftime of the girls varsity game.

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

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

Wednesday, February 11

Red Day

• GB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

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

• Lunch: Chicken & chili crispitos, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Thursday, February 12

White Day

• 5th & 6th grade girls interested in Volleyball, please click here to sign up. Forms are due by the 13th. 

• GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH BB & C GBB vs Mitchell Christian @ SC - 4:00pm

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

• Lunch: Pepperoni pizza calzone, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Friday, February 13

No School - Teacher In-Service

• GB/BB vs Highmore-Harrold @ Highmore - GB JV 4:00pm, BB JV 5:00pm, GB V 6:15pm, BB V 7:45pm. Bus leaving at 2:00pm. 

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*

📣The Little Blackhawk Cheerleaders will perform on February 10th at half time of the girls varsity basketball game. 

🏐5th & 6th grade girls interested in Volleyball, please click here to sign up. Forms are due by February 13th. 

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.

The juniors will be taking the ASVAB test in my room on Wednesday, February 4th, beginning at 8:15. To be rescheduled. 

Junior girls interested in Girls State can stop by Mrs. Kohlmeyer's room by February 10 to grab an application.  

USD, in partnership with the SD Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO), is offering a FREE online Health Care Career Exploration course for up to 20 rural South Dakota students in Fall 2026. Please watch this 3-minute video or read below!

This 3‑credit, fully online course (HSC 262) runs August–December 2026 and counts toward electives at any South Dakota public university—and even fulfills requirements for select health programs. Students will explore a wide range of health careers, discover their strengths, and build a personalized academic plan.

Open to high school students and recent graduates in rural communities.
Limited free spots available through a Rural Health Network Development grant.
Questions? Email Amy.M.Nelson@usd.edu or text 605‑760‑0394. Thank you!

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

The following students will be going to the DWU 6th grade Honor band on February 4th:

Sophie Cihak, Kapri Heimstra, Kash Kilcoin, Summer Senska

Please congratulate these students on this honor!

Basketball 2026 Pep Band

• Feb. 17 @ SC

• Feb. 19 @ Woonsocket (SR. Night)

Honor Band + Contests

• DWU 6th Grade Honor Band: February 4

• Region V Solo & Ensemble Contest in Chamberlain: February 18

• 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

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

💃The 2026 Priceless Prom Fundraiser event benefits grants, Scholarships, and loans that support women in post high school and continuing education. Click here for details on the event and to find your perfect prom dress. 

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.