Word of the day: bravado- (bruh-VAH-doh) refers to confident or brace talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people.
Happy Birthday to:
Lunch today is: chicken & waffles
Congratulations to the Oral Interp Team who received a state team excellence award!!
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 4 message: Buckle up every time - seat belts save lives - the holidays are no exception.
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 October: Bailee Ninke (12th) Lola Wells (11th) Callie Shoemaker (10th) Ayla Bloom (9th) Tegan Howder (8th) Coen Halvorson (7th) Lyric Cyrus (6th)
The National Guard recruiter will be here Wednesday, Dec 10th during HR to meet with any interested students.
Any high school students interested in going on the middle school ski trip, please stop in the high school office to pick up a form. Completed forms can be turned into Michelle in the elementary/middle school office. There are limited spots available!
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:
Monday Dec 8th: JH Boys basketball meeting in Mr. Blooms room
Tuesday Dec 9th: Key Club meeting in the HS gym
Thursday Dec 11th: Grade Check
Friday Dec 12th: FCCLA all member meeting
Builders Club in the HS gym
Bearcat Athletics:
Monday Elementary Concert
MS Wrestling @ Sisseton, 4:30 (dismiss @ 3pm, depart from HS at 3:15)
Tuesday
GBB vs Waubay/Summit (JV at 6, varsity to follow)
JH VBB vs Waubay/Summit, 5pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Girls Wrestling at Baltic (dismiss at 1245, depart at 1:30)
Saturday DH vs Warner (JV GBB at 1pm, rolling schedule)
Boys Wrestling @ Howard, 10am (depart from HS at 7am)
Thank you for making our school’s Scholastic Book Fair the best fair ever! You all deserve a huge pat on the back! As a result, we raised over $2,700 for our school, which we’ll use to buy new books for our libraries.
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:
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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