Word of the day: preeminent (pree-EM-uh-nunt) - is a formal word used to describe someone or something more important, skillful, or successful than their counterparts or peers.
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Lunch today is: Pizza & Green Beans
PROM COMMITTEE: We will meet on Monday, Feb 2nd in Mrs. Block's Classroom.
The Webster Area band and choir senior students are selling World's Finest Chocolate Bars and delivering them with a note to Students for Valentine's Day! Deliveries will be on February 12th. Get order forms in either school office and return them with payment by February 4th.
Catholic Daughters Education Contest for Grades 4-12 (Due February 11th.) Pick up forms in either office.
Please see attached if you would like to donate towards post prom: Post Prom
Nomination forms are available in each office for teacher of the year and support staff of the year. Forms are due by February 4th.
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!
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.
Dress Up Days (IHWW Week Jan 26th-30th): I Hate Winter Week Dress Up Days HS
Congratulations to Webster Area MS/HS Students of the Month for December: Tevin Howder (12th) Alyssa Zacher (11th) Kinsey Kuecker (10th) Quinn Matthews(9th) Carlee Wik (8th) Camryn Snaza (7th) Preston Sattler (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:
January 26th-30th: I Hate Winter Week
Thursday February 12th: P/T Conferences
Friday February 13th: No School
Friday February 27th: No School
Home Room Meetings:
Monday February 2nd: Gaming Club
Best Buddies in Mr. Blooms Room
Prom Committee Meeting in Mrs. Blocks room
Tuesday February 3rd: STUCO meeting
Builders Club in the HS Gym
Thursday February 4th: Grade Check
Bearcat Athletics:
Friday: Girls Wrestling @ Aberdeen, 3:30 (dismiss at 12:45, depart from HS at 1:15)
C Team Basketball @ GPL starting with GBB @ 4pm BBB @ 5pm (dismiss @ 2:00 depart @ 2:15)
Saturday: Boys Wrestling at Aberdeen, 10 am (depart from HS at 7:30)
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
2027:Jaxon, Kelsey, Izzy
2028:
2029: Quinn M, Karsyn
2030: Brittyn, Casen, Shawn, Kloey, Jackson G, Anisten, Jacob, Bennett, Ava, Maverick, Cooper
2031: Arianna, Kailani, Ashlynn, Brynlee, Coen, Kenlee, Portlyn, Karley, Molly, Lily, Doug, Elin, Taihlyn
2032: 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
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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.
Knapp & Play Learning Center - We are looking for part-time childcare specialists 16 years and older to work 3:30-5:30 PM shifts. Additional hours may be available. Will require a background check, some online training and CPR certification. Please email knapp.playlearningcenter@gmail.com for more information or use this link to complete an application: Knapp & Play Learning Center Employment Application – Fill out form
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!
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