Word of the day: noel - french for Christmas, used since the 13th Century.
Happy Birthday to:
Lunch today is: nachos, cheese sauce, and fiesta beans
Student Council Christmas Week Dress up Days:
Tuesday Dec 16th: Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday Dec 17th: Coastal Christmas
Thursday Dec 18th: Santa vs Elves
Friday Dec 19th: Flannel Friday
Monday Dec 22nd: Christmas Spirit Day
Tuesday Dec 23rd: PJ Day
Best Buddies are selling candy cane grams for $1. Order slips are in the high school office. Turn slips and money into any best buddies member or Ms. Doty by Wednesday the 17th.
Message from Sheyenne Transportation: students NEED to dress appropriately for winter weather. If a bus jells up or has any other issue it can get very cold, very fast on a bus that has shut down.
ATTENTION STUDENTS: Please show your chromebook some love by not leaving it in your cold vehicles overnight as the frigid temperatures are extremely hard on your chromebooks. Thank you!
December is distracted driving awareness month. Lets not be distracted this holiday season.
Day 10 Message: Avoid driving after certain medications. Some cold and flu meds can make you drowsy. Read the label before you get behind the wheel.
Seniors: Caps & Tassels have arrived, please stop and pick up at the HS office. Cost is $30.
The senior class picture has been rescheduled to Jan 21st. Meet at the the Webster Public Library at 9:30. Mark it in you calendars and don't forget to wear your senior shirts.
Congratulations to Webster Area MS/HS Students of the Month for November: Bailee Ninke (12th) Lola Wells (11th) Callie Shoemaker (10th) Ayla Bloom (9th) Tegan Howder (8th) Coen Halvorson (7th) Lyric Cyrus (6th)
The ski trip for 8th grade students and interested high school students has been moved to Wednesday Dec 17th due to a more favorable weather forecast. Student will begin boarding the bus at 6:45 with an estimated return time of around 5:45pm. All forms and payment must be turned into the ms/elem office on Tuesday the16th.
The student council snack stop station is up and running. It is located in the Art Room and can be accessed during passing times and HR. It is $2 for a snack and $3 for a drink.
Dates To Remember:
Dec 23rd: Dismiss at 1:00 Christmas Break
Dec 24th-Jan 2nd: No School Christmas Break
January 5th: School Resumes
Home Room Meetings:
Tuesday Dec 16th: Student Council Meeting
Junior Prom Meeting: ATTENTION JUNIORS: If you would like to plan prom, please come to Mrs. Blocks classroom on Tuesday, Dec 16th during homeroom!
Thursday Dec 17th: Grade Check
Builders Club in the HS gym
Friday Dec 19th: FFA all member meeting
Bearcat Athletics:
Tuesday:
BBB @ Waubay - C team at 5pm, JV @ 6 pm, Varsity to follow (depart from Armory at 4:15)
JH GBB @ Britton, 4pm (dismiss at 2:20 depart from HS at 2:30)
Wednesday
Thursday: NEC wrestling tournament @ Clark, 4pm (dismiss at 1:45, depart from HS at 2pm)
Friday: DH at Britton, JV GBB and JV BBB both at 5pm, varisty to follow (dismiss at 2:45, depart from Armory at 3:15)
JH GBB @ Clark, 4pm (dismiss at 2:20, depart from HS at 2:30)
Saturday: DH vs Ipswich (C team BBB at 11am, JV GBB at noon, rolling schedule to follow)
Webster Area Bearcat Booster Club - Supporter of Bearcat Student Athletes and Musicians!
If you are a coach, advisor or parent who has an idea of a way that the Booster Club can help, please fill out the request form.
All support and help is appreciated in any way. Membership is encouraged! Your contributions and ideas are important. Booster Club has a vital role of supporting Webster Area Student Athletes and Musicians in their quest for excellence! Requests or Suggestions? Contact Robin Dorsett 605-265-1507
News from the Nurse: This year the nurse will be very particular about administering medication at school. Please read the attached message for clarification.
Lost and Found: STUDENTS PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND FOR ANY MISSING ITEMS. THERE IS GETTING TO BE QUITE A FEW ITEMS IN THERE.
Honor Roll:
Quarter One
Quarter Two
Quarter Three
Quarter Four
Library Overdue List:
2026:
2027:
2028:Aiden, Alayiah, Jacob
2029:
2030:Ava, Brittyn, Kalli
2031: John, Lily, Rhys, Harrison, Molly, Brynlee, Cante, Camryn, Karley, Hadley, Portlyn, Bryson
2032:Bryson, Harper O, Aaliyah, Nowwa
2025-26 Yearbooks are for sale online!
Here is the link to order online: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07804700.
JOSTENS.COM/BACKTOSCHOOL
Students & Staff: Please send school activity pictures to Mrs. Larson for yearbook entry!
Check out Mrs. Larsons website for more scholarships click here!
Upcoming Scholarships
University of South Dakota Scholarships Dec. 1 (Priority Nov. 15)
South Dakota State University Dec. 1 (priority deadline)
Dell Scholar's Program: (National) $20,000 Dec. 1 (Must be in Upward Bound)
National Honor Society Scholarship-Up to $25,000 (National) Dec. 1
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: (National) $48,000 Dec. 1
SD DAR Scholarship for Military Descendants: (State) $500 December 1
Black Hills Stock Show Foundation Scholarship: Varying Amounts Dec. 18
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation: (State) Varying amounts OPENS Dec. 15
Dakota Corps Scholarship: (State) Full Ride Dec. 15
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SD College Campus Visit Days: Juniors and Seniors get two college visit days. You must go to the College website to register for the visit days.
Check with Mrs. Larson for upcoming Tech Days and Camps
Attendance Awareness Campaign by the SD DOE: https://doe.sd.gov/attendance/ Check out the Truancy Awareness website to learn more about how absences can affect your student.
Free online tutoring for k-12 students has launched. For more information and how to register go to Our Dakota Dreams: https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/online-tutoring-program/.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Bethesda Nursing Home: Looking for CNA applicants 16 and older, will train for certification.
Mike’s Jack and Jill is looking for part-time deli workers. Please visit the store for more information.
THINGS TO KNOW
Meals: Free / reduced meal application Breakfast will be served if school runs one hour late, however, it will not be served if school is two hours late.
Federal Regulation: Due to federal regulations, drinks other than water and milk are not allowed in the lunchroom for students.
Receive the Daily Announcements by Email: If you are interested in receiving the daily Webster Area High School Announcements by email, please click here and follow the instructions. If you have questions, please call the high school office at (605) 345-3548.
Free Tutoring: Online Tutoring for K-12 Students | Our Dakota Dreams
Student Accident Insurance: Student accident insurance provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses when your student sustains an accidental bodily injury. Available for all students PS-12. The Webster Area School no longer receives the insurance envelopes to distribute to students. It is all online. Student Accident Insurance flyer
Message Regarding School Deliveries: The school is NOT accepting deliveries from flower shops, please make other arrangements and do not request the businesses to deliver to the school.
Go to bearcats.tv to watch extracurricular events!
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