The MS wrestling tournament scheduled for tonight (Feb. 4) in Britton has been cancelled due to a lack of interested teams.
Webster Area Elementary January Student of the Month:
Left to Right – front row Lane Bohnenkamp 2nd grade, Cayston Hanson - Kindergarten, Thea Sigdestad – 1st grade, Leah Waldner – 3rd grade. Top row L to R – Harper Olson – 5th grade, Isabella Salinas – 4th grade.
The matchups are out for the girls DakXII/NEC Clash in Madison this Saturday, February 8. The Bearcats will take on West Central at 2pm in the Madison Auxiliary Gym.
The game will be livestreamed on the following link:
https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/sd/?S=madisonbulldogs
Go Bearcats!
Driver Education class will be offered for 8th grade students or older, and 7th grade students turning 14 before October 31, 2025. Deadline to register with payment is April 11. We have space for 30 (first come first serve basis). Students not attending Webster Area School will be able to register starting April 14, only if there is space available. Registration forms are in the elem/ms office.
New Basketball Hoops are up in the Elementary Gym! Thanks to Day County Wind - @NextEra Energy Resources
It is nomination time to recognize Webster Area Support Staff (any non-certified position, custodian, office staff, kitchen staff, paras) and Webster Area Teachers for 2025. Hard copy nomination forms are available in each of the offices. You may also nominate staff using the links below. Forms are due Monday, February 3, 2025.
Support Staff Member of the Year Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/spAiJhr3nAbiLEvz9
Teacher of the Year Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/9Gwbu6ox966BH3Q56
Do you know an exceptional history teacher? The South Dakota State Historical Society is looking for nominations for the 2025 South Dakota History Teacher of the Year. Nominees for this award may be elementary or secondary teachers of history or social studies in public or private schools. They must have a minimum of three years teaching experience in their field.
Nominations for the History Teacher of the Year my be made by students, parents, colleagues, administrators, or anyone who is familiar with the teacher's work. Once nominations are received, the State Historical Society will review the information and select the History Teacher of the Year.
The winner of the award will be named the 2025 History Teacher of the Year for South Dakota. The individual's name will be listed on the Governor's Awards for History display in the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, and they will be invited to attend the State Historical Society annual meeting in the spring, where they will be recognized.
Nominations must be made by Feb. 28, 2025. Nomination forms can be accessed online. For more information, visit the State Historical Society Events and Educational Opportunities webpage.
State Wrestling Tournament Reserved Seat Ticket Information:
Combined A & B Tournament, Rapid City
The Monument Center- Feb 27 - March 1, 2024
• Pre-Sale Ticket Orders - Only all-tournament tickets will be sold in advance
•Advanced orders DUE by Saturday, Jan. 18th 2025
• All adult tickets are sold as “Reserved Seats.”
•Tickets purchased will all be grouped together in a “Webster Area Bearcats” section at the tournament.
• All student tickets are “general admission” and will allow students to sit in the designated student sections (Upper Deck). If a student wishes to sit in the Webster Area section, they must purchase a full-priced, reserved-seat ticket.
NO REFUNDS on any tickets purchased.
🚨 Tickets MUST be paid in advance or the order will not be placed.
Ticket Prices:
• Any Reserved Seat or Adult Ticket All-Tournament Ticket $50.00
• Student General Admission $30.00
• Single-Session Ticket available for on-site purchase only – not located in the Bearcats designated section.
•Adult - $15.00 and Student - $10.00
•Members of the general public not ordering tickets through their school may purchase tickets through The Monument directly or online beginning 2/1.
🚨 Please make checks payable to: Webster Area Wrestling Booster Club (WAWBC) and drop off with Brianna Jorgenson or at Webster School Business Office. You can also Venmo Brianna at (@BriLyn525). We will put your name on the list.
🚨 Please get money and ticket count turned in by Jan. 18th at the latest! We will be mailing the order right away to ensure it gets to the box office by the deadline.
THERE ARE NO EXTENSIONS ON THE DEADLINE!
The tourney schedule is attached.
Congratulations to our December Elementary School Students of the Month!- 5th - Bryson Johnson, 4th - Sophia Lamb, 3rd - Landry Lesnar 2nd - Naomi Acree, 1st - Arabella Ewing, Kdg - Auby James
Congratulations to our December Middle School-High School Students of the Month!
Silas Miller (6), Jace Schmidt (7), Kasen Garduno (8), Keelee Severson (10), Willa Stern (11), Norah Zubke (12), and Macee McGregor (9).
Due to the forecast of snow and high winds, the 8th-grade ski trip has been rescheduled to February 13th. A reminder will be sent out as the new date approaches.
The Webster Area School District has joined
many other school districts in South Dakota
in the Farm to School Program. We are doing this
program with the goal of providing 100% locally grown
and processed beef in our school lunch program.
To help make this possible, the Webster Area School District is
looking for donations of beef cattle for the 2024-2025 school
year. Monetary donations to this program will be used to offset
the cost of the processing.
If you are interested in donating to the Webster Area School
District Local Beef Program, please contact Lori O’Farrell at
605-345-3548 or lori.ofarrell@k12.sd.us.
Education is a noble profession, and South Dakota is full of educators who are knowledgeable, passionate, and committed to their students, schools, and communities. The Department of Education (DOE) has captured some of their stories in a new series of videos available on https://sdteach.org.
• Transportation to and from school:
Parents and students, please be extra cautious when walking, biking, or driving to and from school. We had a very close call this morning involving a bus and a student on a bike. Due to the current timing of the sunrise at the start of the school day, visibility can be very limited. Drivers, please slow down and stay aware of your surroundings. Walkers and bike riders, stay near the curb or use the sidewalk to keep a safe distance from traffic. Be especially cautious at intersections and crosswalks, ensuring it’s safe to cross. Parents, please take the time to talk to your children about these safety measures.
Thank you for your cooperation!
BEARCAT BUCKS!!
Our Bearcat student-athletes are once again selling Bearcat Bucks raffle tickets. They are $20 each and the drawing will be held on February 11, 2025.
The Bearcat Bucks are used as a supplemental fund to help offset costs for things such as team camps, individual skills camps, guest clinicians, or anything else that the coaches deem would help their program. The Bearcat Bucks are NOT used for standard equipment, team uniforms, or coaching salaries.
Bearcat Bucks is a great way to eliminate redundant team fundraisers such cookie dough and frozen pizza sales where a 3rd party might take up to 60% off the top.
Thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs, and GO BEARCATS!
Athletic Events - To avoid distracting spectators, students should remain seated in the designated student section or with their parents. Misbehavior in the student section or elsewhere will result in the student being told to sit with their parents or told to leave the game. Please remind your child not to run around during the event—they should only get up to use the concession stand or restroom. At home football games, students are not permitted to play football or engage in any other physical activities. They should stay in the student section or sit with their parents.
Now that we have an awesome upgraded playground, let’s keep it that way! We’ve posted 8 signs around the playground with the rules, so please take a moment to read them (see attachment). We ask everyone using the playground to follow these rules to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all. If you see someone not following the rules, please address it directly with them or report it to the school office or the police. We especially need your help during non-school hours. Let’s all work together to keep this playground an awesome facility! Thanks for your cooperation!
24-25 Food Service Information: If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, that could save you approximately $900 a year for one student that qualifies for free and $600 a year for reduced. The 24-25 Free and Reduced Application can be found at https://www.webster.k12.sd.us/page/food-services and on the homepage by clicking the Free & Reduced Meal Application button.
Reminder from Sheyenne Transportation:
Parents should drop their children off on the north side of the Elementary, not where the buses unload. Thank you!