West Central School District 49-7
To prepare all students for learning and living in a changing world
Congratulations to the October Students of the Month! Thank you to Kwik Star for donating gift cards for our winners.
Our kitchen staff brought some fun to lunch today!
We celebrated our October Trojan Tribute meal winners. The winner and a friend enjoyed pizza from Pizza Ranch, our October sponsor, on October 27.
Our celebrants include: 6th grade-Keighlor Abbas and Arayah Goebel; 7th grade-Makenzie Bruske and Harper Lesner; 8th grade-Jerry Longhenry and Julian Lundberg.
Our celebrants include: 6th grade-Keighlor Abbas and Arayah Goebel; 7th grade-Makenzie Bruske and Harper Lesner; 8th grade-Jerry Longhenry and Julian Lundberg.
Mrs. Pope’s 7th Grade History students became historical detectives as they investigated the Boston Massacre! Students examined evidence and eyewitness statements at the crime scene outside the King Street Customs House in Boston to piece together what happened on that fateful night in 1770.
The West Central Middle School Door Decorating Contest is almost over!
Our students and advisory teachers have done an amazing job transforming their doors/walls this year. The judges will make their final decision tomorrow with completed photos to come!
Our students and advisory teachers have done an amazing job transforming their doors/walls this year. The judges will make their final decision tomorrow with completed photos to come!
West Central Trojans vs. Dakota Valley Panthers
Class A State Quarterfinals Football
Location: West Central High School
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Admission - This is a state play-off game. Passes will not be accepted.
Adults: $7.00
Students: $5.00
Adults 65 year and older: Free
Link for buys advanced tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260915091710098b9c59888450c45/checkout
GO TROJANS!!
Class A State Quarterfinals Football
Location: West Central High School
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Admission - This is a state play-off game. Passes will not be accepted.
Adults: $7.00
Students: $5.00
Adults 65 year and older: Free
Link for buys advanced tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260915091710098b9c59888450c45/checkout
GO TROJANS!!
A big thank you to 7 Brew Coffee in Sioux Falls for brightening our morning!
A month ago, one of our staff members signed us up for 7 Brew's community coffee giveaway, and today we were excited to receive free coffee for our staff from their new Arrowhead Parkway location.
We appreciate their generosity and support of our West Central community. It was a wonderful way to start the day and put a smile on our staff's faces!
Be sure to check out their new location and join us in thanking them for their kindness. ☕
West Central volleyball earned the #2 seed and home court in the 3A Region.
GO TROJANS!!
GO TROJANS!!
Day 3 of Red Ribbon Week is here, and our WC Middle Schoolers are showing their support!
Use Your Head. Stay Drug Free! We love seeing our students participate and help promote healthy, positive choices every day.
Congratulations to the Oral Interpretations team!
Brandon Oral Interpretations Invite Results:
3rd - Kinly Skots - Varsity Humor
4th - Cullan McMillin - Novice Humor
Washington Oral Interpretations Invite Results:
2nd - Team Sweepstakes
5th - Emery Hartman - Varsity Storytelling
3rd - Reader's Theater Team
3rd - Dean Ahrends - Novice Humor
2nd - Pierce Hruby and Genevieve Prostollo - Novice Duo
Madison Oral Interpretation Invite Results:
2nd (Tied) Team Sweepstakes
2nd - Mason Kennedy - Humor Grand Finals
5th - Jackson Crittendon - Humor Grand Finals
2nd - Kinley Skots - Humor Honors Final
4th - Cullan McMillin - Humor Honors Final
4th - Ayla Pressler - Oratory
5th - Devon Lee - Oratory
1st - Reader's Theater Team
6th - Dylan McNamara - Serious Grand Finals
1st - Ana Underwood - Serious Honors Finals
2nd(Tied) - Colleen Gooley - Serious Grand Finals
3rd - Emery Hartman - Storytelling
6th - Ayla Pressler - Storytelling
GO TROJANS!!
Congratulations to the West Central Girls' and Boys' Cross Country Team!
2026 State XC Meet results from Rapid City—Hart Ranch
Class A Girls Team Results
1. SFC
2. West Central—2 x Class A State Runner Up (2025 & 2026)
3. Belle Fourche
4. Aberdeen Roncalli
5. Chamberlain
6. Lennox
7. Milbank
8. Sioux Valley
West Central Class A Girls - 2nd Place
**Top 12 Runners are South Dakota Class A All State Runners**
7th - Medalist - Sarah Johnson - 9:11.4—South Dakota - Class A - All State
9th - Medalist - Brooklyn Sundermann - 19:22.6--South Dakota - Class A - All State
24th - Medalist - Sadie Wuebben- Time 20:02.7
43rd - Kelsey Sundermann - 20:32.0 (Personal Best)
107th - Aleah Graham - 22:37.6 (Season Best)
116th - Lucy Anderson - 23:09.1
West Central Girls All-Time Fastest 5K Times
1. Brooklyn Sundermann - 18:34.0
2. Sarah Johnson - 19:06.9
3. Brie Peters - 19:18.6 (2022 Season)
4. Aubrey Borns - 19:29.0 (2023 Season)
5. Sadie Wuebben - 19:42.9
Class A Boys Team Results
West Central 11th Place
19th - Medalist - Zach Nielsen - 16:49.2
32nd - Briar Horn - 17:14.2
78th - David Lutter - 18:21.4 (Personal Best)
93rd - Samuel Spisak - 18:45.1 (Personal Best)
106th - Drayden Deffenbaugh - 19:07.1 (Personal Best)
Peyton Tetzlaff - Injury during race
West Central Boys All-Time Fastest 5K Times
Derrick Peters - 14:53.7 (2017)
Braden Peters - 15:35.8 (2018)
Peyton Tetzlaff - 15:36.1
Benjaminn Strunk - 16:13.8 (2023)
Jonathon Roth - 16:25.1 (2023)
GO TROJANS!!
The 2026 Class A State Football Bracket is out!
GO TROJANS!!
GO TROJANS!!
Best of luck to our West Central Cross Country Team as they head to Rapid City for the State Meet!
West Central's Educators Rising visited Augustana University this week!
Students learned about the Circle of Courage Model, an innovative framework for youth empowerment rooted in contemporary research, early youth work pioneers and Native American philosophies. The four concepts of the Circle of Courage include:
Belonging-Cultivating connections with caring adults.
Mastery-Fostering social, intellectual, and academic competence.
Independence-Encouraging autonomy and personal empowerment.
Generosity-Creating a supportive and cooperative learning environment.
Students attended four breakout sessions led by Augie's education professors and current education majors. A favorite part of the day for many students was attending a panel discussion, where students heard from current Augie education majors, and a campus tour.
Students learned about the Circle of Courage Model, an innovative framework for youth empowerment rooted in contemporary research, early youth work pioneers and Native American philosophies. The four concepts of the Circle of Courage include:
Belonging-Cultivating connections with caring adults.
Mastery-Fostering social, intellectual, and academic competence.
Independence-Encouraging autonomy and personal empowerment.
Generosity-Creating a supportive and cooperative learning environment.
Students attended four breakout sessions led by Augie's education professors and current education majors. A favorite part of the day for many students was attending a panel discussion, where students heard from current Augie education majors, and a campus tour.
A big shoutout to our West Central Middle School students who achieved Straight A’s first quarter!
Your hard work is shining through, and we couldn't be prouder. Keep reaching for your goals!
Students not pictured: Gavin Olsen, Kassidy Ingalls, and Jase Nothdruft
Your hard work is shining through, and we couldn't be prouder. Keep reaching for your goals!
Students not pictured: Gavin Olsen, Kassidy Ingalls, and Jase Nothdruft
Help us celebrate our 3 B's: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe! We’re inviting students to show off their creativity and school pride by submitting artwork for a chance to be featured at upcoming school events!
Congratulations to our Ag Issues team. They have advanced to the semi-finals at FFA Nationals in Indianapolis.
Thank you to the American Legion for teaching our students about flag etiquette yesterday! The day included hands-on lessons on proper folding.
Last week, Mr. Petersen's new 7th grade "Top Trojans" class presented some skits for the 2nd grade classes at Hartford Elementary. Some of the topics discussed were blocking negative thoughts, overcoming roadblocks, and understanding confusion. The elementary students loved having some "big kids" in their room's.
State Bound!
For the fifth consecutive year, both our girls' and boys' cross country teams have qualified for the State Cross Country Meet!
Both teams earned 2nd-place finishes at the regional meet, securing a state berth for all 12 runners. They will compete this coming weekend in Rapid City as they represent our school on the biggest stage of the season.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on this outstanding accomplishment!
Unfortunately, the JV races were canceled due to weather conditions.
Good luck at State! 💙
Results:
Girls
Brooklyn Sundermann 3rd
Sarah Johnson 5th
Sadie Wuebben 10th
Kelsey Sundermann 16th
Aleah Graham 28th
Lucy Anderson 32th
Boys
Peyton Tetzlaff 5th
Zach Nielsen 7th
Briar Horn 8th
David Lutter 27th
Sam Spisak 28th
Drayden Deffenbaugh 41st
For the fifth consecutive year, both our girls' and boys' cross country teams have qualified for the State Cross Country Meet!
Both teams earned 2nd-place finishes at the regional meet, securing a state berth for all 12 runners. They will compete this coming weekend in Rapid City as they represent our school on the biggest stage of the season.
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on this outstanding accomplishment!
Unfortunately, the JV races were canceled due to weather conditions.
Good luck at State! 💙
Results:
Girls
Brooklyn Sundermann 3rd
Sarah Johnson 5th
Sadie Wuebben 10th
Kelsey Sundermann 16th
Aleah Graham 28th
Lucy Anderson 32th
Boys
Peyton Tetzlaff 5th
Zach Nielsen 7th
Briar Horn 8th
David Lutter 27th
Sam Spisak 28th
Drayden Deffenbaugh 41st
