West Central School District 49-7
To prepare all students for learning and living in a changing world
Homecoming is coming fast! Homecoming will be Friday, Sept 18th. If any organization or group, outside of the school, would like to participate in the parade, please reach out to Amy Lupkes to get the registration form at Amy.Lupkes@12.sd.us. All parade registrations are due Monday, the 14th.
Time Change for Saturday:
West Central Varsity Games Recap
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When the kitchen is serving crispitos, it is all hands on deck! Dr. Barron helped out in the kitchen yesterday. He always likes to see the smiling faces come through the line.
If you can't make it to Tea tonight for the high school volleyball games, you can livestream them. The link is listed below:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/tea/organization/19187/tea-high-school
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https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/tea/organization/19187/tea-high-school
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We are off to a great start at Humboldt Elementary!
It’s good to be fully staffed and have students filling the hallways again. We are so grateful for the amazing people who make good things happen at Humboldt Elementary every day. It takes all of us working together to create a place where kids can learn, grow, and belong.
Go Trojans! 💙🤍
It’s good to be fully staffed and have students filling the hallways again. We are so grateful for the amazing people who make good things happen at Humboldt Elementary every day. It takes all of us working together to create a place where kids can learn, grow, and belong.
Go Trojans! 💙🤍
West Central Upcoming Activities
Monday, August 31 - Saturday, September 5
Monday, August 31st
5:00 p.m. JVFB vs. Dakota Valley
5:00 p.m. C Team FB @ West Lyons
Tuesday, September 1st
4:00 p.m. Boys' Soccer vs. Dakota Valley (V/JV) **Senior Night**
4:00 p.m. MSFB @ Dakota Valley
4:30 p.m. VB @ Tea. **Note Game Order**
JV first, folllowed by C Team, followed by Varsity
Thursday, September 3rd
1:00 p.m. Boys' Golf @ Elmwood Golf Course
4:00 p.m. MSVB vs. Madison (Becker Center)
5:00 p.m. VB vs. Madison (Colosseum)
5:00 p.m. Girls' Soccer @ Vermillion
Friday, September 4th
*NO SCHOOL*
6:00 p.m. Cross Country @ Augie Invite
7:00 p.m. FB @ Milbank
Saturday, September 5th
12:00 p.m. Girls' Soccer vs. Groton
2:00 p.m. Boys' Soccer vs. Groton
GO TROJANS!!
Monday, August 31 - Saturday, September 5
Monday, August 31st
5:00 p.m. JVFB vs. Dakota Valley
5:00 p.m. C Team FB @ West Lyons
Tuesday, September 1st
4:00 p.m. Boys' Soccer vs. Dakota Valley (V/JV) **Senior Night**
4:00 p.m. MSFB @ Dakota Valley
4:30 p.m. VB @ Tea. **Note Game Order**
JV first, folllowed by C Team, followed by Varsity
Thursday, September 3rd
1:00 p.m. Boys' Golf @ Elmwood Golf Course
4:00 p.m. MSVB vs. Madison (Becker Center)
5:00 p.m. VB vs. Madison (Colosseum)
5:00 p.m. Girls' Soccer @ Vermillion
Friday, September 4th
*NO SCHOOL*
6:00 p.m. Cross Country @ Augie Invite
7:00 p.m. FB @ Milbank
Saturday, September 5th
12:00 p.m. Girls' Soccer vs. Groton
2:00 p.m. Boys' Soccer vs. Groton
GO TROJANS!!
🌱 One Word. A Year of Growth. 🌱
Miss Larson’s 5th grade students at Humboldt Elementary each chose one word representing an area where they want to grow this year. Throughout the year, they’ll revisit their word through journaling—reflecting on their progress, celebrating what’s going well, and thinking about what they can continue to improve.
What a meaningful way to encourage students to set goals, reflect, and take ownership of their own growth.
We can’t wait to see where their words take them this year! 💙
Miss Larson’s 5th grade students at Humboldt Elementary each chose one word representing an area where they want to grow this year. Throughout the year, they’ll revisit their word through journaling—reflecting on their progress, celebrating what’s going well, and thinking about what they can continue to improve.
What a meaningful way to encourage students to set goals, reflect, and take ownership of their own growth.
We can’t wait to see where their words take them this year! 💙
Boost Up is in full swing in the Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten wing at Hartford Elementary! We are so grateful to be using some of our new equipment from the West Central Education Foundation grant. -- Mrs. Petersen, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Registration is open for West Central Fall Clay Shooting Sports Fall Season. Registration closes Sept 7th. Students/guardians interested joining the team are encouraged to reach out to Coach Peterson at jeff.peterson@k12.sd.us for details. There is also a Spring Season. Registration and information regarding that season will be communicated in March.
The 2026-2027 school year is up and running. West Central is looking to fill the following fall activity positions.
Volleyball Line Judges (C / JV / Varsity)
Middle School Volleyball Officials
If you are interested, please contact West Central Activities Director, Darren Sindelar, at darren.sindelar@k12.sd.us.
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Volleyball Line Judges (C / JV / Varsity)
Middle School Volleyball Officials
If you are interested, please contact West Central Activities Director, Darren Sindelar, at darren.sindelar@k12.sd.us.
GO TROJANS!!
We had an incredible first day of school today for our 1st–3rd graders at Hartford Elementary!
We were especially excited to have some of our older Trojans join us for morning recess to help celebrate being back at school! What a fun way to kick off the new school year!
Tomorrow, we can’t wait to welcome our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten students to Hartford! We are so excited to have everyone back in the building!
It’s a great day to be a Trojan! 💛
We were especially excited to have some of our older Trojans join us for morning recess to help celebrate being back at school! What a fun way to kick off the new school year!
Tomorrow, we can’t wait to welcome our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten students to Hartford! We are so excited to have everyone back in the building!
It’s a great day to be a Trojan! 💛
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Back-to-School Open House at both Hartford Elementary and Humboldt Elementary!
We can’t wait to see you and welcome everyone back!
We can’t wait to see you and welcome everyone back!
MSFB Players/Parents:
The first day of practice for MSFB will be Wednesday, August 19th . We will also have a parent meeting at 5:40 p.m. that evening in the high school commons by the auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
GO TROJANS!!
The first day of practice for MSFB will be Wednesday, August 19th . We will also have a parent meeting at 5:40 p.m. that evening in the high school commons by the auditorium. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
GO TROJANS!!
Bus Drivers Needed: $31.25 per hour. Great Pay, Part-time hours, Routes and Activities, and Training Available. Apply today at westcentral49-7.com
MSVB Parents!
The first day of practice will be Monday, August 24. We will also have a parent meeting at 5:00 p.m. that evening in the high school commons. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
GO TROJANS!!
The first day of practice will be Monday, August 24. We will also have a parent meeting at 5:00 p.m. that evening in the high school commons. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
GO TROJANS!!
Technology Fees - This is a reminder that all 8th through 12th grade students are assessed an annual $50 fee for an issued MacBook Air and all 6th & 7th are assessed an annual $40 fee for an issued MacBook Neo. These fees are used for the repair and maintenance of the devices. A big thanks to everyone who has already paid their fee.
HS Students cannot pickup their MacBook on Tuesday, August 18th without paying the fee. We strongly encourage paying online prior to the 18th in order to keep the handout line moving. And we ask that all student technology fees be paid before Wednesday, August 19th.
Payments can be made online at: https://westcentral.revtrak.net/computer-use/
Enter the Payment Option, Student First Name, Student Last Name, and Student Grade. Then click on Add to Shopping Cart. If you are paying for multiple kids, return to the URL above and enter the next kid and add them to the cart as well. Once every kid is accounted for, click the Checkout button. If this is your first time using RevTrak, you will need to create an account. Otherwise proceed to login as a returning customer.
The West Central School District will be hosting our Birth to 5-year-old screening on September 10th. Please see the attached flyer for more information and follow the link for the sign-up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ADAD23A5F4C25-63241485-september
REGISTRATION DAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Our parking lot project is complete. Please utilize our high school parking lot for registration day on Monday, August 3rd from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Computers: High School students who have paid their computer fee will be able to pick up their computers on Tuesday, August 18th. Middle School students who have paid their computer fee will get their computers on the first day of school.
Computers: High School students who have paid their computer fee will be able to pick up their computers on Tuesday, August 18th. Middle School students who have paid their computer fee will get their computers on the first day of school.
As you complete student registration for the 2026-2027 school year, your transportation needs are established. At the end of our registration day on Monday, August 3rd, there will be no additional transportation registrations or changes taken until Tuesday, September 8th. (https://www.westcentral.k12.sd.us/o/wcs-497/page/school-registration)