Wednesday, August 26

Red Day

• School Pictures

• Sports Pictures @ Woonsocket

12:40pm - SCW XC & Cheer

1:00pm - Woonsocket High School VB individuals

1:00pm - SC VB will depart to Woonsocket

1:30pm - JH SC/Woonsocket VB individuals & Team

2:00pm - SCW XC

2:30pm - Woonsocket High School Football will start with individuals (In the Gym) and then onto JH.  Wess. Springs and Sanborn Central's Bus will arrive about 2:45pm

• Varsity only VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or french toast stick, fruit, juice, milk

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

The Homecoming theme this year is "Candy".

School Pictures + Sports Pictures will be on August 26th.

Click here for the online order page link for School Pictures. 

Click here for the online order page link for Sports Pictures. 

Any High School-Aged individuals (16-18) interested in working at the daycare after school until 5:30pm, please contact Mr. Weber by Friday. Pay is $12.00/hour. 

Ryan Munoz Martinez for his senior project is writing and directing a play. The play is called Double Booked. It is a story about 2 siblings who get into a Thanksgiving mess in their new B&B. The sign-up sheet is by the office if interested. Tryouts will be held sometime the week after the fair.  

Woonsocket Elects Officers

Superintendent and High School Principal Rod Weber would like to congratulate the newly elected officers for the 2026-27 school year. 

7th Grade:

President: Sophie Cihak  

Vice President: Kash Kilcoin

Secretary: Summer Senska

Treasurer: Caleb Van Dyke

Student Council Girl Rep: Tyanne Eddy

Student Council Boy Rep: Ridley Miller

8th Grade:

President: Ryker Forbes

Vice President: Aiden Westendorf

Secretary: Savana Larson

Treasurer: Kahle Johnson

Student Council Girl Rep: Emrie VonEye

Student Council Boy Rep: Lorenzo Burkel

Freshmen:

President: Jackson Wolter

Vice President: Henry Baruth

Secretary: Baylee Rostyne

Treasurer: George Broer

Student Council Girl Rep: Kinlee Viktora

Student Council Boy Rep: Laeton Filter

Sophomores:

President: Haylee Foos

Vice President: Trevor Johnson

Secretary: Paige Anderson

Treasurer: Lauren Jensen

Student Council Girl Rep: Cheyann Larson

Student Council Boy Rep: Kobie Schley

Juniors:

President: Kaylee Viktora

Vice President: Jayda Hohn

Secretary: Ellie Hofer

Treasurer: Kaitlyn Aldrich

Student Council Girl Rep: Skylar Kluth

Student Council Boy Rep: Tanse Moody

Seniors:

President: Danielle Brooks

Vice President: Addison Bartholow

Secretary: Waverley Hagman

Treasurer: Alex Anderson

Student Council Girl Rep: Macey Beigh

Student Council Boy Rep: Shiloh Senska

Student Council President- Megan Kogel

Student Council VP- Skylar Kluth

Student Council Sec/Treasurer- Macey Beigh

Thursday, August 27

White Day

• JH VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• Cross Country @ Mitchell - 4:00pm

• VB @ Alexandria - Early Bird Tournament - Court B - approx. 5:15pm. Click here for bracket.

• JH FB vs Wagner @ Wessington Springs

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

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

Friday, August 28

Red Day

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• FB - BYE week

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

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

Monday, August 31

White Day

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH/JV FB vs Wagner @ Wessington Springs - 4:30pm

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

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

Tuesday, September 1

Red Day

• VB vs Hanson @ SC - 4:30pm - 2 JH, C, JV, V

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or strawberry cream cheese bagel, fruit, juice, milk.

• Lunch: Beef soft shell taco, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk.

Wednesday, September 2

White Day

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• Breakfast: Cereal, breakfast sandwich or egg & cheese scrambler, fruit, juice, milk.

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

Thursday, September 3 - No School

• Cross Country Meet @ Redfield - 10:00am

• VB vs Ethan @ Woonsocket - 7th grade will scrimmage at 3:45 - 4:30pm - JH, C, JV, V

 Friday, September 4 - No School

• FB vs Chamberlain @ Chamberlain - 7:00pm

 Monday, September 7 - No School - Labor Day

Stay in the know by downloading the Woonsocket SD 55-4 School app from the app store on your phone. 

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.    

• 2026-27 Red & White Calendar

• 2026-27 Athletic Schedule

• 2026 Cross Country Meet Schedule

• 2026 JH & JV Football Schedule

• 2026 5th/6th GBB/BBB Schedule

5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball

Forms will be sent home with the girls and can also be found here. Practice starts September 28th. 

College and Career Corner

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

• All local scholarships will be coming due in April. Make sure to fill them out! All information can be found on Mrs. Kohlmeyer's website. 

Band & Music Updates

September 2026 Food Pantry - Wednesday, September 2nd at 3:30 (until gone) at the Sanborn County Courthouse. Click here for details. Federal guidelines will apply for distribution. 

🍂🎃 THE 2ND ANNUAL ARTESIAN CIA FALL FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! 🎃🍂

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fall fun in Artesian!

 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Artesian Community Center
209 S 2nd St., Artesian, SD

 🍁 Come enjoy:
🏰 Inflatables & Corn Pools
🛍️ Vendors
🚚 Food & Treats
🎃 Fall Fun for the Whole Family!

 🍽️ FREE WILL DONATION PORK LOIN SUPPER
Serving starts at 5:00 PM!

 We’re looking forward to bringing the community together for another great Fall Festival. Invite your friends, bring the family, and come spend the day with us! 🍂

 📣 Want to get involved? We still have opportunities for vendors and others who would like to be part of the event. Reserve your spot today—spaces are filling up!

📞 Contact:
Shanda — 605.999.1674
Allison — 605.999.6477

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. 

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. This year's 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.  More information on the Woonsocket Hall of Fame can be found on our school website.