Word of the Day: Rationale - refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done.
Happy Birthday to : Jackson B today, and Matt M on Sunday
Lunch today is: Chicken Alfredo and Breadstick
Dates To Remember:
Homecoming: Sept.15-19
HC parade Sept. 19 @ 1:30 - Dismiss at 2:15
Wednesday September 24: Picture Retake Day taking place in the commons area from 8 am until 8:45am.
Friday Sept 26: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, Oct 8: College Career Fair for Juniors at NSU
Thursday, Oct 9: PT Conf (dismiss at 1:30)
Friday, Oct 17:NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 22 :Mitchell Tech Day
Home Room Meetings:
Thursday Sept 18th- Grade Check
Monday Sept 22nd- NHS meeting
Tuesday Sept 23rd- Key Club in HS gym
Thursday Sept 25th- Grade Check
Bearcat Athletics:
Wednesday
Thursday
VB vs. Aberdeen Roncalli
7th- 5pm PLEASE NOTE NO C GAME
8th/JV- 6pm, varsity to follow
Friday
FB vs. Mobridge/Pollock, 7pm
Saturday
Webster Area JH/JV Football Jamboree, 10am
The Cross Country Team will not be attending the Roncalli XC meet anymore. They will instead attend the Deuel Invite on Monday the 22nd at 4pm.
News from the Nurse: This year Nurse Heather will be very particular about administering medication at school. Please read the attached message for clarification.
Webster Area Wrestling Booster Club: Grab your daubers and get ready to shout, BINGO! The Wrestling Booster Club is holding their BINGO fundraiser this month, September 13, 20 and 27 at the Webster VFW. Meal @ 6pm, Bingo @ 7
If you are planning to attend the gaming club event on Saturday September 20th from 9 am to noon, please get your permission to slip to the Garrys and sign up for Remind and the Google Classroom
Webster Area Robotics is hosting their annual Burger Feed this homecoming Friday Sept 19th. It will be a drive-thru located in the alleyway between City Hall and St. Johns from 5-7pm.
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH: Pie & Ice Cream Social after the homecoming parade.. RAIN OR SHINE!
Congratulations to this years Homecoming KING & QUEEN:
ARI SICHMELLER & ALIVIA KUECKER!!
Homecoming Dress up Days:
Thursday- Class Color
6th-Grey
7th-Orange
8th-Blue
9th- Red
10th- Black
11th-White
12th-Light Blue
Staff -Maroon
Friday- Spirit Day
If you are failing any class, or have any missing assignments you will be in the library Friday during homecoming and will miss out on the homecoming decorating and festivities
If you ordered a homecoming tshirt, please stop at the office and pick up.
The Student Council has once again put together a Game Day during homecoming week for grades 7-12 at the armory. Game Day will take place on Thursday, 18 September from 9:00 AM - Noon. With that in mind, students should check into their first block classrooms for attendance and should then be released at 8:45 AM to walk down to the armory for the festivities.
All STUCO members will report down to the armory at 8:00 AM for set-up
This year's game day schedule is as follows:
9:00 Bake Sale - Bring money for Game Day Treats
• Hungry Hungry Hippos (Class signup sheets will be made available for this game)
• Full Class Battle Ball (7th vs. 8th, 9th vs. 10th, 11th vs. 12th)
• Full Class Tug-O-War (7th vs. 8th, 9th vs. 10th, 11th vs. 12th, winning class(es) vs. staff)
11:00 - 12:00
Ironman (Powder Puff) Volleyball
Friday, during float building, the Student Council members will be selling donuts and Poppi from 8:20-10:20am.
The City of Webster is teaming with Thrivent Action team to raise money for the swimming pool! All funds raised will be spent on new seating for next summer. Prizes include: Mike's J&J shopping spree, a family pool pass, or a golf membership. Raffle winners will be drawn on Oct. 3 and posted on the City Hall during Pumpkin Fest. You can purchase tickets at the City Finance office or from Remi Hubsch. Tickets are $10 each.
Pumpkin Fest T-Shirt: If you are interested in purchasing a Pumpkin Fest shirt, the order needs to be turned in by Friday, Sept. 19 with checks made out to the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lost and Found: There is a white water bottle that was turned into the office, please stop and claim.
Honor Roll:
Quarter One
Quarter Two
Quarter Three
Quarter Four
Library Overdue List:
2026:
2027:
2028:
2029:Peyton
2030:Brittyn, Bryntlee, Taylee Rose, Maverick, Shawn, Jase
2031: Portlyn, Tak, Rhys, Harrison, Coen, Embry, Lily, Presley
2032:Oakley, Braxton, Lucas, Cruz, Kane, Ashley, Nowwa, Leah, Dylan, Sophia, Payton, Hayes
2025-26 Yearbooks are for sale online!
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
JFK Courage in Profile Essay Scholarship: (National) $100-$10,000 Open now until January 17
Dual Credit Scholarship-Varies (Local for Juniors and Seniors) Awarded in January October 1
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP)- Two students from each state will be selected to attend the online program and each will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. (Principal Nominated)
SD Legislative Page October 3 (Priority)-17 (Final)
AES Scholarship-Any college major is eligible. (National) October 8
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce: Students actively involved in 4-H, Agriculture or the Watertown Farm and Home Show. $1000-$2000 (Regional) varying dates
American Muscle Automotive Scholarship: (National) $2500 Oct. 15 for Spring enrollment
American Truck's Scholarship: (National) $2500--for building trades Oct. 15 for Spring enrollment
Young Arts National Scholarship: (National) October 17
Voice of Democracy Scholarship: Up to $30,000 (State/National) October 31
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ACTs will be held in Webster October 18. Go to act.org to create an account and register.
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.
ACT's will be held in Webster October 18. Go to act.org to create an account and register.
HIGH-TECH Camps – Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
We have combined our Ag & Transportation, Business, Construction, Culinary, Energy, Engineering, and Scrubs camp into one day! Freshmen through Seniors can pick one of the six tracks and learn about the different programs in each camp area. The day will consist of hands-on activities and demonstrations. Learn more and register at https://mitchelltech.edu/admissions/campus-events/#tech-camps
NSU Learning Expo: Attached you will find information about the upcoming Learning Expo, which includes a QR code to register, specifically designed for your students who may be interested in being a future teacher. Please help spread the word!
*Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
*8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. (check-in at 8:15 a.m.)
*Barnett Center, Northern State University - Aberdeen, SD
What's in it for students?
Hands-on teaching sessions
Opportunities to meet current education students and faculty
Exploration of our cutting-edge education programs
Free event with lunch provided
Keynote Speaker: Northern State University alumnus Dan Gallagher will be speaking at the event. Gallagher is a 2025 Milken Award recipient who currently teaches at Roncalli Schools in Aberdeen.
Questions? We're here to help! Contact Nicole Schutter at nicole.schutter@northern.edu or 605-626-2570.
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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