Tuesday, September 15

White Day

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• VB vs Wessington Springs @ Woonsocket - 4:30pm - 7th, 8th, JV, V

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or banana bread, fruit, milk, juice

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

**This is an updated schedule for the VB games vs Wessington Springs in Woonsocket as they now have enough to play two JH games: 

4:30- 7th

5:15- 8th

6:15- JV

7:30- V

Picture Retakes

Friday, September 18. Click here if you missed pictures or would like retakes. 

If the parent would like a retake photo done, please have them return the picture envelope with $8 on Makeup Day and we will print their same order in the new picture. They do not need to order again. They may call us with any questions. -- Mark's Photography

Wednesday, September 16

Red Day

• FFA Land and Range Judging @ Redfield - 9:00am, bus leaving Woonsocket at 7:00am. Will be eating at Dairy Queen on the way home, so please bring lunch money. 

• Cross Country Meet @ MVP - 1:00pm, leave at 11:30am.

• HS VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• Santel Annual Meeting @ Woonsocket Gym - meal at 5:00pm, meeting at 6:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or pancakes, fruit, milk, juice.

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

Thursday, September 17

White Day

• Augustana College Visit @ 11:00am in the Commons

• JH/JV VB vs Mitchell Christian @ Mitchell - 7th 5:00pm, 8th 5:45pm, JV 6:45pm. Leave Woonsocket at 3:45pm.

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Wessington Springs - 4:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or cinnamon roll, fruit, juice, milk

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

Friday, September 18

Red Day

• Picture Retakes @ Woonsocket - 8:30am

• HS VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• FB vs McCook Central-Montrose @ Salem - 7:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or cherry frudel, fruit, milk, juice.

• Lunch: Chicken quesadilla pizza, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Saturday, September 19

• VB vs ORR @ Sanborn Central - 1:00pm - JH, JV, V

Monday, September 21

White Day

• JV FB vs McCook Central-Montrose @ Salem - 4:00pm

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket  - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• Coronation @ Woonsocket - 7:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or trix muffin, fruit, milk, juice

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

Tuesday, September 22

Red Day

• JH FB vs McCook Central-Montrose @ SC - 4:30pm

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• VB vs Wolsey-Wessington @ Wolsey - 4:45pm - 2 JH, C, JV, V. Leave SC at 3:30pm, HS at 4:30pm.

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal, cherry frudel, fruit, milk, juice

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

Wednesday, September 23

White Day

• 281 Cross Country @ Wessington Springs - 10:00am, leave at 8:30am.

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket  - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or breakfast pizza, fruit, milk, juice

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

Thursday, September 24

Red Day

• HS VB practice @ SC - 3:45pm

• JH VB practice @ Woonsocket  - 3:45pm

• FB practice @ Wessington Springs - 4:00pm

• HS Class Wars @ Woonsocket - 7:30 - Boosters will be providing pizza. 

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or yogurt parfait, fruit, milk, juice

• Lunch: French bread pizza, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Friday, September 25

White Day - Early Dismissal following the parade

• Homecoming Parade - 1:00pm

• FB vs Miller-Highmore-Harrold @ Wessington Springs - 7:00pm

• Breakfast: Breakfast sandwich, cereal or mini french toast eggo, fruit, milk, juice

• Lunch: BBQ pulled pork nachos, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk

Saturday, September 26

• 3rd/4th VB Skills @ Woonsocket - 9:00am

• Devoted Students @ Woonsocket - 11:00am

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

Homecoming Dress-up Days

Monday, Sept. 21 -  “PJ” Day

Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Western vs. Camo

Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Dress as a Grade Day

Thursday, Sept. 24 - Neon vs Tropical

Friday, Sept. 25 - Spirit Day-Bucks Gear

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.  

🏐3rd & 4th Grade Volleyball Skills - click here for information, sign-up, and schedule. 

🏀 4th Grade Girls Basketball Skills - click here for information, sign-up, and schedule. 

5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball

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

Devoted Students

We are excited to start another year of Devoted Students! Join us Saturday, September 26th, at 11:00 a.m. in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room. All SC/W 7th through 12th grade students are welcomed - we would love to see some new faces! We will provide a lunch along with a devotional 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 Mrs. Deinert (605-770-4520).  

• Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Deinert

College and Career Corner

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

• Important Dates

• Sept 17 = Augie Visit @ 11:00am

• Oct 7 = USD Visit @ 11:00am

• Oct 8 = LATC Visit @ 8:45am

• Oct 22 = DWU/MTC Career Fair @ 9:00am (jrs and srs) 

• Nov 4 = SDSU Visit @ 11:15am

Band & Music Updates

All-State Choir workshops:

Sept. 29 - NSU - Aberdeen

Oct. 8 - SDSU - Brookings

Oct. 20 - DWU - Mitchell

All-State @ Rapid City

Oct. 29-Nov. 1

Choir Festival Dates: 

Nov. 17 Junior High Region Music Festival  Platte

Nov.24  High School Region Music Festival  Gregory

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.