West Central High School counselor Amy Lupkes won the South Dakota School Counselors Association's Outstanding Professional School Counselor Award for 2025!
Congratulations to Ms. Lupkes on winning this statewide award for her excellence in serving the children in our community.
U.S. History students took a solemn moment to view the Hartford Area Veterans Memorial with Mr. Tirrel today.
Spring is here and students are walking and riding bikes and scooters to school. Please remind your children to come and go from school safely. While crossing at Highway 38 and 2nd Street, please wait for the crossing guard. Thank you, Dr. Knight.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Central School District Welcomes Matt Thorson as New Head Coach:
The West Central School District is thrilled to announce the hiring of Matt Thorson as the District's next Head Coach.
Coach Thorson joins West Central after an impressive eight-year tenure in Pierre, where he served as the Defensive Coordinator. During his time with the Governors, he played a pivotal role in leading the team to multiple championships, demonstrating his expertise in developing strong, competitive programs.
A native of Groton, Coach Thorson is a proud graduate of Groton High School. He continued his education at Northern State University, earning both his undergraduate and master’s degrees.
The District is excited to welcome Coach Thorson and looks forward to his leadership in continuing West Central’s tradition of excellence.
Good Morning:
Just a reminder that the District will have a noon dismissal today (Thursday, March 20th) and there is no school tomorrow (Friday, March 21st).
Message from the Booster Club: Thursday, March 20, after our 1:45 p.m. game versus Lennox, there will be a team, family, friends and West Central Community gathering at the Alliance (1600 W. Russell). Please join us.
MS Quiz Bowl placed 2nd at Madison’s MS Quiz Bowl Meet on March 13. Team members include: Landon, Paxton & David.
Congratulations to Avaya Carlson; she has placed nationally in the top 20 for her FCCLA Digital Stories for Change. Her project now qualifies for the national conference this summer in Orlando! Her growth in her leadership has been outstanding. Avaya is also running for a South Dakota spot as a National Officer candidate.
MENU CHANGE: Tuesday, March 18th will be Popcorn Chicken W/ Orange Sauce, Rice, Broccoli Salad, & Fortune Cookie and Thursday, March 20th will be Crispito w/ Cheese Sauce & Corn
We are thrilled to congratulate our boys' basketball team on making it to the state tournament! To celebrate their incredible achievement and boost school spirit, we are organizing a district-wide WC Spirit Week next week. We apologize for the late notice, but we hope you will join us in supporting our team with enthusiasm and pride. Go Trojans!
Our WCHS drumline is getting their educational tour in. They have two performances at the Class A basketball tournament in Spearfish. Then a performance Saturday at the South Dakota Percussion Showcase. Thank you students, Mr. Eye and Mrs. Hruby for representing West Central on the road. Have fun and safe travels!
Just a reminder, we have a 1:30 dismissal today, Thursday, March 13th and no school tomorrow, Friday, March 14th. Thanks,
Academic Calendar Change: The District will be having a noon dismissal next Thursday, March 20th. All grades and all schools will dismiss at 12:00 noon.
8th grade Trojan Tribute winner Emery Hartman and friend Remington Reilly enjoy lunch provided by Big J's.
7th grade Trojan Tribute winner Ava Miller and friend Linzie Hoff enjoy lunch provided by Big J's.
6th grade Trojan Tribute winner Julian Lundberg and friend Blayre Hoefert enjoy lunch provided by Big J's.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
West Central School District Welcomes Darren Sindelar as New Activities Director
West Central School District is excited to announce the hiring of Darren Sindelar as our new Activities Director. Mr. Sindelar brings a wealth of experience in both administration and activities leadership, making him a valuable addition to our district.
Mr. Sindelar joins West Central from Wakefield, Nebraska, where he has served as the elementary principal for the past two years. Prior to that, he dedicated seven years as the Activities Director for the Pierce School District in Pierce, Nebraska, demonstrating his commitment to fostering strong extracurricular programs.
With a deep belief that athletics and activities play a vital role in the growth and development of young people, Mr. Sindelar is eager to bring his experience and vision to West Central. His leadership will further enhance our athletic and activity programs, providing students with even more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Sindelar to the West Central family. His passion for student development and his experience in activities administration will be a tremendous asset to our district.
Please join us in welcoming Darren Sindelar to West Central! We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students, staff, and community.
Online ordering for Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks is open through RevTrack on the West Central School District Website:
https://westcentral.revtrak.net/yearbooks/#/f/-elementary-middle-school-yearbook
Order before April 1, 2025!
SCHEDULE CHANGE! Region 3A boys basketball has changed schedules due to impending weather. The West Central boys basketball team will now play at 1:00 pm on Saturday vs. the winner of Madison or Flandreau.
Our SRO, Deputy Kommes, is competing against Tri-Valley's SRO to raise money for Special Olympics. Donate to a good cause and beat Tri-Valley!
