
2/23:24: Who is ready for an evening of dinner and music? Things are starting to come together for a run filled evening. Come out and support our Music department for the yearly Pops Concert. Soup will be served and doors open around 6:15 pm. Performances will start promptly at 7 pm. Please arrive early so you can be seated and ready to be entertained at 7 pm sharp!



SoDak 16 Girls Basketball set. Get ready to fill the stands in Irene!!!


Lillie E. was nominated by the staff of Centerville High School to receive the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award. She was nominated for her dependability, service, leadership, & patriotism. Lillie opted to write an essay for the scholarship portion of the award and received 1st place in our Chapter, earning her a $500 scholarship. Her essay will move on to the state level for a chance to win more scholarship money. Lillie attended a President's Tea on February 10th where she received her scholarship money and award. She also read her essay for those in attendance. Congratulations, Lillie on this high honor!



2/20/24: Post season play starts today for the Tornadoes. The girls basketball team will host region 4B action this evening. Schedule is as follows:
6 pm Centerville vs Freeman Academy/Marion
7:30 pm Viborg-Hurley vs Irene-Wakonda
The winner of the games will advance to play Thursday night. The highest seed remaining at that time will host. Games will be livestreamed:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/
Doors will open at 5:15 pm cost is $6 adults and $4 students. Prices set by SDHSAA



2/17/24: Good luck to our Boys Basketball team in the Great Plains Conference Classic. We will take on Corsica-Stickney @ 5 pm in Scotland. Game will be livestreamed on a pay per view basis at:
https://highlanders.liveticket.tv/
You must go to this site. You will not be able to access through YouTube.


2/13/24: Last Doubleheader basketball games of the season. The Tornadoes will be on the road to take on Dell Rapids St. Mary's. Games will go as follows:
3:30 PM - JV Girls
4:30 PM - JV Boys
6:00 PM - Varsity Girls
7:30 PM - Varsity Boys
Good luck Tornado players and coaches! Games will be livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn-xPhMpl2o




2/12/24: Fresh off of a Great Plains Conference Championship our Girls basketball team is back on the court. This will be our last regular season home game. Schedule as follows:
4 pm 7th boys Gold gym
5 pm 8th boys Gold gym C team Girls Purple gym
6:15 pm JV Girls purple gym
6:30 6th grade boys vs Hurley/Parker Gold gym
7:45 pm Varsity Girls purple gym
Good luck to all the athletes and coaches!
Livestream for purple gym:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/



Centerville's annual Child Development Fair will be held on Thursday, March 28th in the Library. Development and School Readiness screenings will be provided for children ages 3-5 who are not currently enrolled in the Centerville School District. Families are encouraged to reserve their spot by calling the school at (605)-563-2291.
Additional information can be found flyers located throughout the community or by contacting Alexa Nelsen at alexa.nelsen@k12.sd.us


2/10/24: Both Varsity basketball teams will be playing in Classics tomorrow. The Boys will take on Philip @ 12 pm in the Corn Palace for the DWU Culvers Classic. Games will be on a pay per view channel at:
dwu.liveticket.tv
Girls will be taking on AC/DC at 6:30 pm for the Conference Championship. That game will be at Lake Andes. The pay per view livestream is:
https://acdc.liveticket.tv/





A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, February 15th between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. (Note that this is a change from the originally scheduled date.) Conferences are scheduled for this one day only. Parents of elementary students should use the following link to sign-up for a time slot. Parents of middle school/high school students are encouraged to stop and visit teachers between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADAD28A4F4C34-47737121-spring

2/8/24: We will recognize our Seniors tonight at the home basketball games vs Menno. Schedule as follows:
5 pm JV Girls Gold gym Boys Purple gym
6:15 pm Varsity Girls
Immediately after Recognize Seniors
15 minutes after Varsity Boys game
Livestreamed at:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/
Reminder you need to switch streams to see all the games.



Congratulations to Covin W. He signed to play football at Mount Marty University in Yankton, SD next year. Joining him on his signing day he is pictured with family and friends and coach. Always an awarding day to watch Tornadoes further their athletic careers. Good luck Covin!





2/6/24: Girls High School basketball @ Home again tonight to take on the Canton C-Hawks. Schedule will go as follows:
5 pm JV
6:15 pm C Team
15 minutes after Varsity;
All games livestream at https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/girls-basketball/
Good luck to all the players and coaches. Go Tornadoes!!



This week is National School Counselors Week. The Centerville School District would like to thank Mrs. Lindstrom for ALL that she does for our students and staff.
National School Counselor's Week is an annual event in the United States typically celebrated during the first full week of February. It's a time to recognize the contributions and vital role that school counselors play in the academic and personal development of students. These professionals provide support and guidance to students, helping them navigate academic challenges, social-emotional issues, career exploration, and more.



2/5/24: Congratulations to our Junior High Boys Basketball Team on winning the Great Plains Conference Championship on Saturday! Lineup for tonight's home games vs Irene-Wakonda 3:45 pm 6th/7th boys Gold gym 5 pm Jv boys and girls 6:15 pm Varsity girls with boys to follow Good luck players and coaches. Livestream on tornadoes live ticket tv


Events for Saturday February 2nd. Junior High Boys Basketball Great Plains Conference Tournament @ Home. Schedule attached.
6:30 pm Varsity Girls Basketball vs Flandreau @ Mitchell Corn Palace. The game will be livestreamed free of charge at the following location:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0a2f7StWY8



Save the date for SGT Rock at Centerville High School. We invite those in the public interested to attend. Flyer is attached.


The Centerville School District has an opening for Business Manager. Additional information and application materials can be found at https://www.centerville.k12.sd.us/page/employment. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Overview: The Business Manager is a vital member of the administrative staff and plays a key role in school district finance, budgeting, and resource management with other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The candidate must have the skills and abilities essential in providing excellent fiscal leadership for the district with a preference on school business management or related experience.




2/1/24: JH Boys Basketball travels to Avon today to take on the Pirates. Games start at 3:45 pm.

2/1/24: Home Boys basketball vs Bridgewater-Emery tonight. Game times as follows:
6:15 pm JV Boys
15 minutes after Varsity Boys
All games livestreamed:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/boys-basketball/
