Centerville School District

12/2: 4 pm Junior High Girls Basketball vs Baltic @ Home. 7th grade followed by 8th. All games will be played in the Gold gym.

**Reminder Concert is Tonight** Middle School Band is getting some practice for the Christmas concert. Centerville community you are in for a treat Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm for the 5-12 Winter Concert!

This week we turn the spotlight and give thanks to Candy Bennett! She has been a jack of all trades, a wealth of knowledge, and a fantastic resource to our school for 35 years! Thank you for being a part of Tornado Nation Candy! Staff Spotlight - Candy Bennett - Administrative Assistant About Me - I graduated from Centerville High School in the same class as my husband, Randy, who works for the Turner County Highway Dept. We've moved away from Centerville a couple of times, but we always ended back here to raise our two children. Our son Adam and his wife Amy and son Merle live by Lennox. He has been a truck driver since his years in the Army. Our daughter Robin and her husband Brad Tyler and their children, Paige and James, live by Hartford. She is a Deaf Education and HS English teacher. Favorites - Color - blue Animal - dog Hobbies - playing with grandchildren, reading, house projects and watching HGTV Food - pizza Drink - various kinds of coffee Memory - There are so many fun memories, I can't choose. But I suppose my favorite memories are always of working in the same school where my kids attended. Being here with them, and for them, and seeing what they went through, and how they evolved over the years with different teachers and friends. Why Statement - Why did you choose and continue to choose to be in the world of education? I had other jobs before this, but when I saw a job opening advertised for the school, I just knew it was a place that would be fun to work and I should go apply. And I was right, it was the most enjoyable job I had ever had. I started as a teacher's aide for three years before the administration invited me to come work in the office. I have spent the rest of my work years here because there's no other workplace like it. This is my 35th year at the school, and I've never once had that feeling of dreading going to work the next day. It's definitely a high-energy atmosphere, and the cycle of events through the year keep it from ever getting boring or monotonous. Things are constantly changing. I've been privileged to work in the same building with so many amazing teachers over the years. I can see every day what a challenging job they have, but they continue to enrich students' education with unending patience. It is inspiring to watch them work with a new variety of students every year. It has also been an ongoing pleasure to get to know all the children of this town and watch them grow up. They are energizing, and their unique personalities remind me every day that they are all special and important to this world!

Congratulations to the following students achieving fall sports awards. Great Plains conference football Miles and Alec, James Honorable Mention. All state 1st team Miles, Honorable Mention Alec. Centerville hasn't had an all state football player since 2005. Great Plains Conference volleyball. Emma, Althea, and Keira; Lillie Honorable Mention.

The Grades 5-12 Concert scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5 has been moved to Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm. This is to accommodate our students that qualified for state oral interp. The school board meeting that was scheduled for Dec. 9 has been moved to Wed., December 11 at 7:00 pm. Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26: 4 pm JH Girls Basketball vs Elk-Point/Jefferson @ home. 7th followed by 8th. Games will be in the Gold gym. We are unable to livestream in that gym. Last games before a short break.

Chicken wing dissection in Anatomy class today!

11/21/24: JH Boys and Girls basketball @ Alcester-Hudson. Schedule: 4:00 7th Grade Boys Aux Gym 4:00 7th Grade Girls Main Gym 5:00 8th Grade Boys Aux Gym 5:00 8th Grade Girls Main Gym

11/19/24 4 pm JH Basketball vs SF Lutheran. 7th followed by 8th. Boys in the purple gym Girls in the Gold. Games in Purple gym streamed at: https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/

11/19: Good luck to the Oral Interpretation team and Coach Skotvold today at Regions. They will be on the campus of USF. Winners will move on to State at Rapid City. Map and Schedule attached.

11/18: 4 pm JH Girls Basketball vs Scotland/Menno. 6th followed by 7th followed by 8th. All games in the purple gym. They will be livestreamed as well at: https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/

As we celebrate American Education Week this week, we recognize the incredible efforts of everyone who helps make the Centerville School District a wonderful place for learning and growth. It’s a time to recognize the tremendous impact that education has on our community and beyond, as well as the dedication of everyone who makes it possible. To everyone who plays a role in shaping young minds: Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work. Each of you plays a crucial role in creating a strong, supportive learning environment where our students can thrive. Let's take a moment to recognize and share gratitude for these amazing individuals who make a difference every single day.

Congratulations to the Junior High girls on winning the Gayville-Volin tournament!

Congratulations to Centerville School Alum Tom Moore on his State Championship!

This week we put the spotlight on a very diverse teacher in our building who we are thankful for. Teaching anything from middle school math and history to elementary PE, we are very appreciative of Ms. Gust's dedication to the Centerville Tornado Nation! Staff Spotlight - Sheila Gust - MS History and Physical Education Teacher About Me: I graduated from Centerville High School and attended the University of South Dakota, I received my bachelor's and master's degrees and have taught for 22 year and 17 of them have been in Centerville. I have 3 children, Chase, Carter and Althea. Favorites: Color - green or black Animal - definitely a calico cat named Andersen Hobby - chasing my kids to their various events, but I'll have to find something new after this year! Food - pizza or anything I didn't have to cook! Drink - if you know me, you know, I'm a diet coke girl! Memory: I have been blessed with some very special memories at CHS including when I got to be a part of the girls basketball team that went to the state tournament in 2011, watching the girls win the state tournament last spring in Rapid will always be a favorite memory for me, and and I have a million little pe moments in the gym with the kids I have taught over the years that are what make my job so special! Why Statement - Why did you choose and continue to choose to be in the world of education? I chose to join the world of education because it was a place that I could challenge myself to be creative and a life long learner. I also knew that it would allow me to spend time with my own children, my nieces and my nephews as they grew up. I love the kids I have taught over the years and I know every day is full of different and unique challenges and joys. I feel very blessed to be able to teach the children of Centerville, they are by far the best part of my job!

11/12/24: Busy night in both Gyms tonight. 3:45 pm JH Girls Basketball one combined game vs Canton @ Home in the Gold gym. No livestream available. 7 pm SoDak 16 Volleyball Dakota Valley vs Hanson. Doors open at 6 pm no passes or activity tickets. Winner goes to the State Tournament. **Wellness Center Closed from 6-10 pm**

We took some time this morning to honor our Veterans with a program to show them our gratitude for their service. The program started with the pledge of allegiance, followed by the national anthem sang by the high school choir and directed by Mr. Josh Morphew. Mrs. Fischer and a group of her 4th grade students then showed us the proper technique for folding the flag and shared a poem with us. After honoring all of our veterans in attendance a special performance of the song "No Greater Love" was done by an all-grade choir under the direction of Mr. Morphew. This led us to a fantastic speech by our very own Mr. Doug Edberg about his time served in the Navy. The program concluded with another song by our high school choir titled "We Honor You" and a thank you to all who attended by Mr. Fischer. THANK YOU to all who attended to help us give thanks to our veterans today! We were especially grateful for all of the veterans who could join us and let us honor them.

Jh Gbb today at Wagner. 4 pm 8th followed by 7th. Games in the Armory on the east side of town.

NHS would like to honor four of our administrators: Mr. Fischer, Mr. Edberg, Mr. Tornberg, and Mrs. Lindstrom for educator of the month of October! Attached are pictures of Isaac presenting them with certificates and student comments about them for appreciation. Thank you for all that you do for our students, school, and community!

NHS would like to recognize the elementary students that have October birthdays! We hope they had a great day!