A message from SD Secretary of Education Dr. Ben Jones:
Face-to-face learning is best. I know I don’t have to tell you that. It’s what educators, students, and communities want, and I know that schools are doing everything they can to maintain in-person learning.
Nonetheless, as the pandemic continues, so does the need for distance learning. So, how do we make the most of this situation? We strive to make distance learning, when it’s necessary, the best it can be.
The first step is access. To that end, Governor Noem recently launched the K-12 Connect program to provide free internet service to those students whose families cannot afford internet connectivity in their homes. With the widespread use of distance learning, this connectivity is crucial to ensure students maintain access to their schoolwork.
Families in your schools who are eligible for this program should be receiving letters in the mail, with instructions for taking advantage of the program. Letters were mailed Oct. 26, and the enrollment deadline is Nov. 20.
The free service, made possible through CARES Act funding, will last through June 30, 2021, at which time households will either need to return the equipment or continue the service at the household’s expense.
Our Natural Helpers program is up and running now that Mrs. Lindstrom is back. If your student is in need of some extra academic help, please contact Mrs. Lindstrom to get them set up with a peer mentor. Mrs. Lindstrom can be reached by email or phone - alyssa.lindstrom@k12.sd.us or (605)563-2291.
Junior High Girls Basketball at Alcester-Hudson today 4 pm. Final regular season High School Volleyball @ Bridgewater-Emery 6:15 pm tonight. Good luck Lady Tornadoes!!
The USD Dental Hygiene Dept. will once again be providing a dental clinic here at the school. Attached a permission slip that will be sent home with every elementary student. If a middle or high school student is interested, please print the attached form or stop in the office. The forms are due before November 10th.
https://5il.co/mgzr
Elementary Parents: With the snowfall today and cold temperatures tomorrow, please have snow pants, coats, hats, gloves, and snow boots for your children.
Thank you
There will be a Varsity only Volleyball match tomorrow 4 pm @ Dell Rapids St Mary. This is a makeup of a game that was postponed earlier in the season.
The district has the following opening: full-time: part special education paraprofessional and part Title I aide with other duties assigned. If you are interested, please complete the application below and return to Eric.Knight@k12.sd.us.
Please fill out the attached application. Please return to Eric Knight, superintendent at Eric.Knight@k12.sd.us or 610 Lincoln Street, PO Box 100, Centerville, SD 57014. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Knight 605-563-2291.
https://5il.co/c10e
The Tornado Education Foundation is selling Tornado neck gaiters. The gaiters can be purchased for $10 in the school office. If you have questions please email Eric.Knight@k12.sd.us
ATTENTION ALL BAND AND CHOIR STUDENTS: Your wreath and candy orders are Due on Monday, October 26th! Please turn them into Mrs. Herrboldt! Reminder: Your goal is $200 for one person and $250 for a family.
Final Junior High Football game Monday 10/19/20. 4 pm vs Viborg-Hurley @ Hurley. Good luck Tornadoes!!
The Centerville Oral Interp entered two virtual competitions last week against many B, A, and AA schools. The following are the results.
SF Washington - Circle of Courage. There were four states participating, 30 schools, and 185 total entries.
Drama - Luke Knight - 17th
Duet - Anna Preheim and Averie Salberg - 2nd, Jaelynn and Addison Buckneberg - 5th
Humor - Luke Knight - 8th
Oratory - Addison Brandsrud - 15th
Reader's Theatre - Toto Too - 1st, Going Up - 2nd
Centerville won the Class B Sweepstakes!
Lennox Oriole. There were two states, 14 schools, and 102 total entries.
Drama - Luke Knight - 26th
Duet - Jaelynn and Addison Buckneberg - 9th, Anna Preheim and Averie Salberg - 10th
Humor - Luke Knight - 15th
Oratory - Addison Brandsrud - 16th
Reader's Theatre - Going Up - 1st, Toto Too - 4th
Toto Too - Gus Balison, Addison Brandsrud, Nathaniel O'Hara, Ellie Hunter, Alyssa Brandsrud
Going Up - Jaelynn Buckneberg, Cole Edberg, Anna Preheim, Averie Salberg, Luke Knight
Mrs. Lindstrom was planning on hosting financial aid night for seniors and parents during conferences, but will be moving it back to early November. A letter will be sent home with a date in the near future.
The school is in the process of updating and replacing student lockers. We are selling our old lockers. The school board has surplused these old lockers for $5 per locker. The blue lockers like the one in the picture come in sets of 3 ($15). Others will be up for sale shortly. If you are interested, please call the school 605-563-2291.
Fall picture retakes will take place on this coming Monday, October 19th.
Last football game of the season tonight. The Tornadoes head to Parker to take on the Pheasants. Game time is 7 pm. Game will be live-streamed on the NFHS network. You can view the game if you have a subscription.
Volleyball matches tonight at Avon. 6:15 pm JV with Varsity to follow. Games will be live-streamed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtaYtM9kf3c
Good luck Tornadoes!!
The results for cross country.
State qualifier for boys: Gus Balison
State qualifiers for girls: Sophie Eide, Lillie Eide, Tessa Eide
The girls also placed 4th as a team at regions. Great job Coach Eide!!
Cross Country Regions today 1 pm @ DeSmet. This will be the chance for kids to make it to State cross country. Good luck Tornado runners!!!
Close Contacts:
Good Morning, Last night at our October school board meeting, the board approved changes to our close contacts rules and regulations. I have attached a video link where I explain what that means for our back to school return to learn plan and for our students and staff. I have also attached our full plan with the edits that have been made. Please take a moment to review both attachments, if you have questions, please call the school or email me. Have a great day!
https://youtu.be/O6uKc1EdLZ4
https://5il.co/m1g8
Last home volleyball of the year tonight. We play Platte-Geddes @ 5:30. Come cheer on the ladies!!
Volleyball for Tuesday vs Dell St. Mary's is postponed.
