Welcome Bearcats!
May 1, 2024 - National May Day!
Word of Day: Something described as cohesive sticks together and forms something closely united.
May Birthdays: 5th Chloe Mammenga, 12th Taryn Zakrzewski, 14th Gage Miotke, 15th Addison Gruby, 18th Lydia Vogl, 21 Jazlyn McRunnel, 22nd Kodee Marx, 24th Markis Severson, 25th Peyton Kuecker, 27th Cole Shoemaker, 28th John Sonstebo, 29th Tucker Popham and Lily Lefebre, 30th Carter Williams, 31st Kaytlyn Shepherd.
Homecoming Theme for 2024 will be Carnival Games/Rides!
Congratulations students of the month for April.
12th Joslyn Haugen
11th Abby Vander Linden
10th Karli Sannes
9th Kenley Grewe
8th Macee McGregor
7th Samantha Ermer
6th Cane Bjerke
Please come to the office for a picture right now.
Best Buddies
We are starting a Best Buddies program in our middle school and high school. Best Buddies International is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This is a great opportunity to positively contribute to society and to positively impact others’ lives. Join us for our first meeting May 6th during homeroom in the high school office conference room.
SENIORS - If you would like pictures on the graduation video please send them to Payton ps3360@k12.sd.us ASAP.
Juniors: There will be no homeroom for any juniors during the last week of school. Starting senior privilege's early!! Thank your President and VP.
Last week of school Dress Up Days!
Monday, May 13: "Merica Monday
Tuesday, May 14: Jersey Day
Wednesday, May 15: JC Penney Family Photo
Thursday, May 16: Decades
Friday, May 17: Get Ready For Summer
Reminder: Please keep all dress up days school appropriate.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, May 8: Academic Awards & Baccalaureate at the armory.
Friday, May 17: Last Day of School dismissed at noon
HOMEROOM MEETINGS
Wednesday, May 1: All member FCCLA meeting during Homeroom- Check Google Classroom
Thursday, May 2: Builders Club meeting
Monday, May 6: Best Buddies meeting students
Tuesday, May 7: Key Club meeting flex classroom; Culinary 1- will host a Food Court during homeroom next Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be $5 for homeroom students (or staff!) to get a plate and 5 tickets. Customers will "purchase" the items from our food vendors with the tickets.
Wednesday, May 8: FCCLA meeting; Culinary 1- will host a Food Court during homeroom next Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be $5 for homeroom students (or staff!) to get a plate and 5 tickets. Customers will "purchase" the items from our food vendors with the tickets.
Monday, May 13: German Exchange meeting for Freshmen and Sophomores interested!
Prom pictures are in the HS office, stop in to pick up yours!
Driver Education class will be offered for Webster 8th grade students or older, and 7th grade students turning 14 before September 30, 2024. Deadline to register with payment is April 12. We have space for 30 (first come first serve basis). Students not attending Webster Area School will be able to register starting April 22, only if there is space available. Questions, contact Craig Case.
Quarter One Honor Roll
Quarter Two Honor Roll
Quarter Three Honor Roll
Library Overdue List:
This is a Reminder that ALL books, Chromebooks, computers and chargers are due May 1st.
I have started inventory; I do understand that there are books out for assignments and that is fine but please return them as soon as you can. There are no new checkouts available at this time. Books that are overdue as of today are the following!
2024:
2025:
2026: Emily, Gage M
2027: LJ, Lynnea (2)
2024 Yearbooks are for sale online!
Students & Staff Please send school activity pictures to Mrs. Larson for yearbook entry!
Check out Mrs. Larsons website for more scholarships click here!
NSU is hosting a free Tech camp this summer. Here's a link for more information! https://northern.edu/summertech
Virtual Career Fair Info
9-12th graders February & March Exploratory Calendars
College Visits Mitchell Tech Exploration Day Mitchell Tech Campus Dates
Upcoming Scholarships and Programs
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)
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship: (National) Opens in November This scholarship is given on a rolling basis through July 15 or until all scholarships are given. (Apply early)
Clark County Riders Scholarship application.
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SD Campus Visit Days Jrs. and Srs. get two college visit days. You must go to the College website to register for the Visit Days.
9-12th Grade Scholarship Opportunity - https://drive.google.com/file/...
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
Strand-Kjorsvig is hiring: Dietary Cook & Dietary Aide - Contact Dietary Manager Tucker Hamann, Laundry Attendant & Housekeeping - Contact Director of Operations Richelle, Perebooms is hiring Dishwasher Saturday/ Sunday mornings, Housekeeping Cabins/ lodge at Cafe property (morning hours). Stop by and talk to Jay or Janice
TLC After School program is looking for a HS student to fill a part-time position. Contact Carmen 605.590.0651
Mike’s Food Center is looking for some workers to join their team. One must be 14 years or older. Please visit with Mike Grosek down at the store and/or ask for a job application.
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 goes two hours late.
Federal Regulation Due to federal regulations, drinks other than water are not allowed in the lunchroom or in the high school 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 currently, so please make other arrangements and do not request the businesses to deliver to the school.
Go to bearcats.tv to watch extracurricular events!
Two Hour Late Start Schedule 1st Block: 10:20-11:00 2nd Block: 11:05-11:45 HS 3rd Block: 11:50-12:51 | One Hour Late Start Schedule 1st Block: 9:20-10:20 2nd Block: 10:25-11:25 HS 3rd Block: Begins at 11:30 |
