Webster Area School District

Word of the day: onomatopoeia (ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh) the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it.

Happy Birthday to: Bryce Snell today!

Lunch today is: Spaghetti & Breadstick

National FFA Week! All Week Please bring two non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food pantry.

Monday: FFA Members Serve Lunch

Tuesday: ALL Staff Breakfast in the Ag Classroom

Wednesday: Wheelchair Basketball at 2:30. FFA member vs Teachers

Thursday: SDSU ice cream sales

Prom Open House February 23-28th @ The Blossom Shoppe & Gifts. 15% off on tux and flower orders.

Please see attached if you would like to donate towards post prom: Post Prom

Flower Cart Flower Extravaganza

The 71st NSU Math Contest is April 15th. There are 4 categories. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Senior Math. If you are interested in going to the contest contact Mr. Pedersen or Mrs. McCreary by March 27th.

Spring Trap Season is open for registration, final day to register is March 23rd. Questions call Nick Kvernevig 605-354-7717.

Seniors: Caps & Tassels have arrived, please stop and pick up at the HS office. Cost is $30. Also to stop and sign off where you want your final transcript sent after graduation.

Congratulations to Webster Area MS/HS Students of the Month for January: Taryn Zakrzewski (12th)Kenley Grewe (11th)Braelynn Breske(10th) Kason Garduno (9th) Hunter Sinner (8th) Molly Moran (7th) Kru Johnson (6th)

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:

Friday February 27th: No School

Monday March 9th: End of 3rd Quarter

Friday March 20th: No School

Home Room Meetings:

Thursday February 26th: Grade Check

Bearcat Athletics:

Wednesday

Thursday State Wrestling in Sioux Falls. Congratulations to the Bearcat Wrestlers who qualified for state! Jocelyn Rumpca, Macee McGregor, Tayten Kurkowski, Haeden Jorgenson, Nathan Hubsch, Gage Baumgarn, and Matthew Angiolelli. Wrestlers, managers, and coaches will dismiss after 2nd block on Wednesday. Walk though @ 11:30 starting at the South End of the HS halls. GO BEARCATS!!

Friday: State Wrestling @ Sioux Falls 10am

JH BBB vs Florence/Henry, 4pm (8th at 4pm,7th at 5pm in HS Gym)

C BBB vs Florence/Henry, 5pm in the Armory

JV/V BBB vs Florence/Henry, 6pm in the Armory

Saturday: State Wrestling @ Sioux Falls, 10am (championship begins at 1pm)

**We will NOT be playing in the Sisseton C team tourney

** 8th Grade BBB tourney @ Warner - info will be sent out when available

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.

When to stay home and when to return to school after sickness. News from the nurse

Girls state applications are now available and have been emailed to juniors. If you are interested or have questions please come talk to Chelsea.

Boys State registration is now open for any interested Junior or Senior boy: https://southdakotaboysstate.org/

South Dakota School of Mines: We're excited to announce that our 2026 summer camps are now open for registration. We'll be hosting STEM day camps for current 7th-12th grade students. Our faculty-led camps give students an immersive pre-college experience in subjects like Biomedical Engineering, programming, robotics, geology, and more. Use the link below to explore camps! https://www.sdsmt.edu/events/education-outreach/summer-camps/index.html

Honor Roll:
Quarter One
Quarter Two
Quarter Three
Quarter Four

Library Overdue List:

2026:Rylee, Kolee

2027:Jaxon A, Kenlee

2028:

2029:

2030:Kali, Jackson, Mason, Bennett, Avery, Jase, Delaney, Tucker

2031: Arianna, Ashlynn, Brynlee, Avery, Lidia, Kerra, Coen, Kenlee, Portlyn, Molly, Lily, Lydia P, Tristian, Doug, Corbin, Elin, Tailyn

2032:Kane, Leah, Levi, Aaliyah, Sophia, 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

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

Juniors ACT Info: https://ourdakotadreams.com/k12-students/pre-college-testing/ 

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.

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend your after‑school time or summer break? Knapp & Play Learning Center is searching for energetic, creative, and dependable students who love working with kids! Join our team and help make afternoons and summers full of learning, laughter, and play. This position will require a background check, some brief online training and CPR certification which we help new hires obtain. Applicants must be 16 or older. Use this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNpoQbYWHjEvy-epF8pgeZZwaNyjriF_DYy1lEMOX2HkLs7g/viewform

City of Webster is looking for Summer Help, please see attached: City of Webster

THINGS TO KNOW
Meals: Free / reduced meal application Breakfast will be served if school runs 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!