Dates to Remember:
Wednesday Aug 26: School Picture Day for PS and K-5th
Friday Sept 4: NO SCHOOL
Monday Sept 7: Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
Sept 14-18: Homecoming Week
Sept 18: Parade at 1:30, Dismiss at 2:15
Sept 25: Inservice NO SCHOOL
Bearcat Fan/Spectator Expectations: All children in 3rd grade and under are expected to be seated in the bleachers with an adult. Students in grades 4-12 are expected to be standing or sitting in the student section and be conducting themselves in an appropriate manner. Students are NOT permitted to run around, play under the bleachers, play football, or other physical games on the premises during a varsity game. Watching and cheering on the Bearcats is the main part of attending the games. Fans need to understand that a ticket to the game is a privilege to observe the contest. Sportsmanship is expected from not only the athletes participating on the field, but also from the fans in the stands. Fans who are aggressive or obnoxious may be asked to leave the venue.
Bearcat Paws
Cheerleaders are painting paws on sidewalks and driveways for $20/paw. If you are interested please contact Jen Keller at 605-265-1482.
Homecoming Shirts
(ORDER YOUR 2026-27 HOMECOMING SHIRT HERE 2026-27 Homecoming Shirts)
Please contact Prairie Stitch and Print for questions 605-345-5500.
Bearcat Buddies
The Booster Club has had to make the hard decision of taking a year off from our Bearcat Buddy program due to lack of volunteers. If anyone is interested in getting this program up and going again please contact Kathy with the Booster Club at 605-265-0006.
WABA Summer Shot Club
If you completed the shot club over the summer please turn in your completed forms to the elementary office by Friday August 28th.
Weekly Athletic Schedule
Monday
Tuesday VB vs. Great Plains Lutheran C team - 5pm, JV - 6pm, Varsity to follow
Wednesday
Thursday VB vs. Deuel C team - 5pm, JV - 6pm, Varsity to follow
XC @ Milbank, 5pm (depart from HS at 3:15)
Friday JH FB vs. Great Plains Lutheran, 4
Varsity FB vs. Great Plains Lutheran, 7pm
Homecoming Week Sept 14-18
The WAHS Student Council is looking forward to Homecoming week!
Check out the information below for a schedule of events- GO BEARCATS!!!
Monday - Meme Day (HS) / Pajama Day (Elem). Support the Bearcat Cross Country team at the Webster Invite at 2:00. Coronation begins at 7:30 PM at the Armory.
Tuesday - Gender Swap Day (HS) / Jersey Day (Elem). Support the Bearcat Volleyball team as they take on Sisseton at the Webster Armory beginning with the JH/C Teams at 5:00 PM.
Wednesday - Hawaiian Day (HS) / Wacky Wednesday (Elem). Powder Puff Football game will take place at the Webster Bearcat football field beginning at 7:30 PM.
Thursday - Class Color Day (Pre-School - Red, K - Orange, 1st - Yellow, 2nd - Green, 3rd - Blue, 4th - Purple, 5th - Pink, 6th - Green, 7th - Orange, 8th - Pink, Freshman - Red, Sophomores - Black, Juniors - White, Seniors - Navy Blue, and Staff - Maroon), Game Day and Ice Cream Truck sales beginning at 9:00 AM at the Armory. Ironman Volleyball at 11:00 AM at the Armory.
Friday - Spirit Day! Float Building along with donut sales from 8:20 - 10:20. Parade Line-up at 1:00 PM with a start time of 1:30 PM. Friday Night Lights with the Webster Bearcats vs. Florence/Henry Falcons HS Football Game Kickoff at 7:00 PM.
Best Buddies
7th and 8th grade can participate in Best Buddies and to connect with Abbi Mays for more information.
PACH, People Against Childhood Hunger
Please use the link to sign up for the 2026-27 PACH program https://forms.gle/vxxtktcoN1hz6dYz5. Paper forms are also available in either office.
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
Community Transit Bus
For in town transportation for students please call 605-265-0372.
TLC Afterschool Program
To sign up please call 605-590-0005.
News from the Nurse
This year Nurse Kelsie will be very particular about administering medication at school. Please read the attached message for clarification.
South Dakota Chronic Absenteeism has nearly doubled since 2019. Please check out the information from South Dakota Department of Education. Let's work together and improve student attendance for the 2026-27 school year. https://doe.sd.gov/attendance/
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!
Box Tops for Education
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for schools — with products they already buy! Today, you can find hundreds of participating products throughout the store. Scan your receipt with the Box Tops app and you’ll earn for your school with every Box Tops product you buy.
Our Family Labels Save your labels to help our school!
By buying Our Family brand products – and saving the UPC barcodes from those cans, boxes and bottles – store guests can help schools, faith-based and other community organizations earn money for textbooks, art supplies and more.
For each bundle of 500 Our Family UPC barcodes collected, Webster Area School can earn $25.
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. It is all online. Student Accident Insurance flyer
It's Everything Webster Area, In Your Pocket
Webster Area School District launched a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. Watch the video on how it works. Webster Area School mobile app video
Download the app on Android: www.webster.k12.sd.us/android-... or iPhone: www.webster.k12.sd.us/apple-ap...
Reminder from Sheyenne Transportation
Parents should drop their children off on the north side of the Elementary, not where the buses unload. Thank you!
Community Events & Resources
Stay up-to-date on events in the Webster area via the Chamber website at WebsterSD.com plus Facebook.com/WebsterSouthDakota and Twitter.com/WebsterSD. Find current job and housing opportunities in Day County under the Opportunities tab, or visit DayCountyJobs.com and DayCountyHousing.org
Follow Us on Twitter
You can follow Webster Area School on Twitter - @WebsterArea18_5
Bus Service
For information regarding bus transportation, contact Kevin Duenwald at Sheyenne Transportation, 605- 590-1038.
Federal Regulation
Due to federal regulations, pop is not allowed in the lunchroom during lunch hours.
