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A special congratulations to Humboldt Elementary's April Students of Character. These students received the most Trojan Tributes during the month of April for being responsible, respectful, and safe in school. Each winner will enjoy Big J's lunch with a friend to celebrate their positive choices. Pictured (L to R): Troy Blaine (2nd), Lucy Anderson (4th), Briana Lubenow (5th).

State FCCLA Results:
Major Win for West Central FCCLA!

Adviser Award
Jen Poulos - South Dakota State Adviser of the Year

Chapter Award
State Ultimate Chapter - Gold Superior
State Leadership Award - Gold Superior
Largest Membership Award Increase

State Leadership Team Members 2026-2027 School Year:
Laney Jass
Alyce Pederson
Elliot Lutter
Mattisyn Gates

1st place - qualifies for nationals
Lydia Nydam
Paiten Schuldt
Laney Jass
Alyce Pederson
Hannah Reed
Jadeyn McDonough
Macy Menning
Briauna Hoff
Elliot Lutter
Avaya Carlson

2nd place - qualifies for nationals
Jada Skrovig
Sarah Johnson
Ana Underwood
Alexis Boll
Mariah Ockenga
Delaney Patterson
Amelia Hawks

Online Event - National Qualifier
Kinslee Hruby

Gold
Lily Larson & Remington Reily
Kinslee Hruby
Kyleigh Groebner

Silver
Maddison Scheetz
Lillian Lund
Taylor Cain
Hailey Doll
Bailee Wharton, Makayla Bernal & Grace Florey
Madysen Roth
Elle Schaefer
Aria Gooley
Mati Gates
Alli Barres & Brooklyn Sunderman
Hannah Ragland
Sofia Roth & Kyndra Betz
Boden Fiegen

Bronze
Emma DeSmet
Aspen McGilvary & Nora McNamara
Dakota Stephens
Zoey Hammond & Aylah Robers
Skylah Bahmer
Trishelle Woslager

GO TROJANS!!

Our World History students enjoyed learning about World War I with guest speaker Randy Megard today.

The West Central School District was named one of the Best Communities for Music Education - again! According to the website, we've received it a South Dakota school record 10 times! We are 1 of 1,008 districts in the nation to receive the award and 1 of 2 in South Dakota (Sioux Falls).

This is an ongoing testament to our administration, music educators, students, and community members for their unwavering support for music education and the performing arts.

West Central Alumnus and great Josh Mueller is back again this summer, providing a basketball camp here at West Central. Please see the attached camp flyer.

West Central has once again been named a "Best Community for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation. We have received this award a record setting 10 times, more than any other district in South Dakota. We were one of only two districts awarded this honor this year. Congratulations to our music teachers, our students, our dedicated parents, and our supportive community!

West Central HS Band and Choir attended the Region II Large Group Contest for small schools held in Harrisburg. WC Band received 2 Superior ratings and 1 Above Average rating. WC Choir also received 2 Superior ratings and 1 Above by Average rating. Congrats to both groups! Go Trojans!

The West Central Residential Construction class will be auctioning off its house on June 15th. There are two open house dates; please see the flyer for details.

Please see the attached flyer for West Central Athletics summer opportunities.

Check the dates and mark your calendars. The West Central musical will take place this Friday and Saturday.

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April 20-24, 2026 is Public School Volunteer Week! This annual event recognizes the impact parents, caregivers, and community members have on student learning and school culture. Humboldt Elementary would like to thank some of our volunteers this year for their weekly contributions in helping our students and staff. Pictured are: Therese Ahrendt, Joyce Luke and Jan Nordlund.

The Hartford Senior Citizens generously donated funds to add pictures around the school to celebrate our students. Thank you Hartford Senior Citizens!

Here are some softball updates for this week. They are going to be busy:

Monday, April 20th @ Elk Point-Jefferson
1. 3:00 p.m. Elk Point-Jefferson Varsity vs. Lennox Varsity
2. 5:00 p.m. Elk Point-Jefferson JV vs. West Central JV
3. 7:00 p.m. Elk Point-Jefferson Varsity vs. West Central Varsity
*After the 1st game, times are approximate.*

Tuesday, April 21st vs. Tri-Valley
1. 4:30 p.m. West Central Varsity vs. Tri-Valley Varsity
2. 6:00 p.m. West Central JV vs. Tri-Valley JV
*After the 1st game, times are approximate.*

Friday, April 24th @ Harrisburg (Scheel's Field)
1. 4:00 p.m. Harrisburg Varsity vs. West Central Varsity
2. 5:30 p.m. Harrisburg JV vs. West Central JV
*After the 1st game, times are approximate.*

GO TROJANS!!

On Earth Day, every small act of respect adds up—here’s one way to start!

Mother Nature is not cooperating today! Due to the weather, the West Central vs. Lennox softball game for tonight, Friday, April 17, has been postponed. A make-up date is pending.

GO TROJANS!

The Minnehaha School Resource Officer/Special Olympics polar plunge is back. Deputy Kommes is leading all the Minnehaha County school resource officers but it's close. If you feel inclined, please support Deputy Kommes so we can win again this year and, more importantly, support Special Olympics of South Dakota.

Last week we welcomed a stellar group of students into National Honor Society in recognition of their scholarship , service, leadership, and character

Prom is this Saturday!