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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
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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)
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The 2026 Class A State Football Bracket is out!
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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
West Central plays Lennox on Court 9 this morning at Pentagon.
DAK XII Volleyball Tournament livestream link for Saturday :
https://team1sports.com/sanfordsports/
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Congratulations to Mason Kennedy on making the 2026 SD HS All-State Orchestra! He made 1st chair on both Timpani and General Percussion. Mason has selected to play Timpani for the concert on October 31st in Rapid City. This is the 2nd year he's auditioned and made the All-State Orchestra!
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DAK XII Conference Volleyball Tourney Information
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Sanford Pentagon Arena
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Admission (All Day Pass): Adults - $10.00; Students - $5.00
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When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Sanford Pentagon Arena
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Admission (All Day Pass): Adults - $10.00; Students - $5.00
GO TROJANS!!
West Central vs. Vermillion Football Information
1. 7:00 PM - Kickoff
a. The Game will be streamed on Tanager Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@VermillionTanagers or https://liveticket.tv/
2. Admission: Adults $6.00 Students $4.00 and Senior Citizens 65 and older free.
3. Cash or Credit Card use available. Presale tickets available at https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/vermillion/tickets
The University of South Dakota's (USD) clear bag policy for athletic events at the DakotaDome.
Clear bags: Each attendee can bring one clear bag that is no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC. One-gallon plastic freezer bags: Attendees can also bring a one-gallon plastic freezer bag, such as a Ziploc bag.
Small clutches: Attendees can bring a small clutch bag that is no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in. Bag inspection: All fans and their belongings are subject to inspection at stadium entrances
· Spectators will enter the East side of the Dome. Both North and South doors will be open. Vermillion’s section will be the 50-yard line to the south. Lakota Tech will be 50-yard line to the North.
· When the game is over, we ask that you exit as soon as possible as no one will be allowed on the playing field.
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1. 7:00 PM - Kickoff
a. The Game will be streamed on Tanager Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@VermillionTanagers or https://liveticket.tv/
2. Admission: Adults $6.00 Students $4.00 and Senior Citizens 65 and older free.
3. Cash or Credit Card use available. Presale tickets available at https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/vermillion/tickets
The University of South Dakota's (USD) clear bag policy for athletic events at the DakotaDome.
Clear bags: Each attendee can bring one clear bag that is no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC. One-gallon plastic freezer bags: Attendees can also bring a one-gallon plastic freezer bag, such as a Ziploc bag.
Small clutches: Attendees can bring a small clutch bag that is no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in. Bag inspection: All fans and their belongings are subject to inspection at stadium entrances
· Spectators will enter the East side of the Dome. Both North and South doors will be open. Vermillion’s section will be the 50-yard line to the south. Lakota Tech will be 50-yard line to the North.
· When the game is over, we ask that you exit as soon as possible as no one will be allowed on the playing field.
GO TROJANS!!
West Central girls and boys' cross country teams are state bound! Congratulations to both team's runner-up finishes at the Region 2A meet at Madison!
Girl Results (*Medalist)
Brooklyn Sundermann - 3rd*
Sarah Johnson - 5th*
Sadie Wuebben - 10th*
Kelsey Sundermann - 16th*
Aleah Graham - 25th
Lucy Anderson - 32nd
Boy Results (*Medalist)
Peyton Tetzlaff - 5th*
Zach Nielsen - 7th*
Briar Horn - 8th*
David Lutter - 27th
Samuel Spisak - 28th
Drayden Deffenbaugh - 41st
GO TROJANS!!
Good Luck to the West Central Cross Country Teams as they compete in the Region 2A Cross Country Meet @ Madison Country Club Golf Course. Start time for the first race is 2:00 p.m. Due to weather, only varsity teams will run today.
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History came to life in Mrs. Tuschen's 8th Grade History class!
After learning about Henry Ford's assembly line, students got a hands-on look at how the process worked by creating paper airplanes. Working together, they experienced the efficiency, teamwork, and organization that made assembly lines so revolutionary. ✈️
After learning about Henry Ford's assembly line, students got a hands-on look at how the process worked by creating paper airplanes. Working together, they experienced the efficiency, teamwork, and organization that made assembly lines so revolutionary. ✈️
MS FB vs. Madison
Congratulations to our Middle School football teams on another successful week!
7th - Win 22-0
8th - Win 30-18
Congratulations to our Middle School football teams on another successful week!
7th - Win 22-0
8th - Win 30-18