Reminder - today‘s football game against Hill City starts at 4 PM. Go Irrigators!!
Middle School Volleyball and Middle School Football will start on Monday August 20, 2018. Middle School Football will have a short meeting and then passing out equipment. Middle School Volleyball will have a short meeting and then girls will be released. All Middles School Athletes need to have there Physical and Consent forms filled out prior to the first practice. Students will not be allowed to practice with out a Physical on file with the School.
August Menu: http://5il.co/4gx1
Newell Irrigator clothes for sale tonight during open house. Stop by Mr. Wince's room and take a look
The Newell School District Calendar has been revised. Feb. 15-22 has changes: http://5il.co/4elb
Clothes for School - Free store.
August 2018 Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/4di2
Aug. 22 is Lifetouch School Picture Day. Make sure you pick up a picture packet at Open House or order online http://5il.co/4b4m
Parents - be knowledgeable about this: Momo challenge within the WhatsApp is scary: https://www.thejeffyaldenfoundation.com/blog/momo
The fall sports seasons are just about to begin, with that being said all athletes need to make sure to have their physical forms completed and turned into the school or coach prior to the first practice. High School football will have their first practice Monday August 6th at 6am. High School volleyball and cross country will will start practices on Thursday August 9th at 7am. If any athlete wishes to purchase insurance offered by the school they may do so by going to www.1stagency.com and choosing Newell HS. If you have any questions please contact me at steven.schoenfish@k12.sd.us
Get your Irrigator gear tonight at the parents meeting our final item just arrived
Remember: Students must have a physical completed before they can start any school sport. http://5il.co/3mxa
Gator gear has arrived. GBB will be selling this throughout the year. 1st chance to buy some will be the parent meeting Thursday night at 7:30. Items for sale are long and short sleeve Ts, hoodies, caps, and beanies
The Newell School District is looking for the following coaching position for the 2018-19 school year: Asst. HS Volleyball, MS Volleyball, MS Girls Basketball, MS Boys basketball and MS Track. If you are interested in one of the positions please call 456-2393 or email Steve Schoenfish at Steven.schoenfish@k12.sd.us
July 2018 School Board Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/3w9b
Open gym Thursday June 28th is cancelled. Happy 4th of july
2018 PreK - 8th Grade Supply list http://5il.co/3sxd
Newell School District has the following extra-curricular coaching openings for the 2018-2019 school year.
Head HS Volleyball Coach
Asst. HS Volleyball Coach
Head MS Volleyball Coach
Head MS Girls Basketball Coach
Asst. MS Girls Basketball Coach
Head MS Boys Basketball Coach
Asst. MS Boys Basketball Coach
Asst. HS Wrestling
If you are interested in one of the position above please email Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd.us or Call 456-2393
Team camp is complete. Great work.
GBB CAMP girls grades 6-12
June 12 and 14. 6pm
GBB CAMP WILL BEGIN JUNE 12TH AND 14TH FOR ALL GIRLS IN 6TH-12TH GRADE
6 TO 9 PM AA. COST IS $25
Cornbelt Team camp in Mitchell was a success.
Next on the agenda is our own team camp in Newell June 12th and 14th from 6 to 9pm. Grades 6-12 Girls. Cost is $25
June 2018 School Board meeting agenda: http://5il.co/3mx6
Summer basketball has begun. Team camp at Mitchell
Congratulations to Abbie Nelson on placing 17th at the state B girls golf tournament. She had a 2 day total of 189 shooting a 101 and an 88.
Results from day 2 of the state golf tournament.
Girls
Abbie 88 17th place overall (place top 25)
Kassidy 97 35th
Kelsi 118 79th
Katie 117 81st
Team 302 7th place (2 shots from 6th, top 6 teams place)
Boys
John 87 53rd
Chase 91 60th
Huttson 102 97th
Hunter 101 102nd
Team 289 15th place
Great job to all the golfers it has been a great season. The future looks bright with everyone returning next year.
Update after day 1 of the state golf tournament.
Girls
Abbie 101 32nd place
Kassidy 107 45th place
Kelsi 122 76th place
Katie 125 82nd place
Team 330 9th place
Boys
Chase 95 62nd
John 96 71st
Huttson 98 79th
Hunter 104 98th
Team 289 14th place
If you would like to follow the golfers progress live at the state tournament, there will be live updates at the following websites
bgirls.golfgenius.com
bboys.golfgenius.com
There will be a special board meeting June 5th at 5 P.M.
Get job today lil gators. Day one complete
Tomorrow camp starts at 9am. More kids are welcome.
Lil Gator camp starts tomorrow morning in AA at 9 am
K-5 boys and girls
See you then
Lil Gator camp is May 29-30 this Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 9 am. All area K-5 girls and boys bb plays are welcome. Cost is $30
The Newell Track season came to a close today in Rapid. The Girls team finished 3rd overall as a team up to spots from last season and finished with 47 total points. Delaney Leber as named the Girls Class B Track MVP of the State Meet. In her last high school track meet Delaney finished 2nd in the 4x800 relay and won the 800 meter run tying a school record yesterday and today won the 1600m run and 400m dash. Also earning points for the girls today was the Medley relay finishing 4th, members included Lexa Burtzlaff, Rachael Banks, Kayden Steele, and Austin Alexander.
Highlights from day of the State meet
Dana Youngberg 12th in the disc and shot put
4x800 relay (Delaney, Kayden, Austin, and Lexa) finished 2nd and ran Personal Best
4x200 relay (Aryann, Rachael, Sydnee, and Taylor) finished 19th
Medley relay (Lexa, Rachael, Kayden, and Austin) won their prelim heat to earn a trip to finals
Delaney Leber has the top 400 time out of prelims setting her up for the Final on Saturday
Delaney also tied her school record in the 800m run on her way to win the race
4x400 finished 16th which had Kayden, Lexa, Stacy, and Kyla
The boys Medley relay ran by far their best time of the season and finished 15th
Payton Burtzlaff also ran the 200 and 400 meters in the prelims finishing 16th and 19th overall
Saturday will be another big day for the Irrigators
10:55 am Delaney and Kayden run the 1600m run
11:00 Kyla will be in the High Jump
12:05 Delaney runs the finals of the 400
1:05 Girls Medley Final
If you are interested in State Golf t-shirts let Julie VanDerBoom know sizes by Friday, May 25th.
Qualifiers names will be on the back.
Price is $10-12 each.
Call or text 347-1006
There will be a send off for the Newell High School Track Team on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 in the north park. Please come out and enjoy great conversation with some outstanding student athlete while you show your support for their efforts.
Congratulations to the Newell Boys golf team finishing 1st with a 294 and qualifying for the state tournament in Watertown June 4th and 5th.
Congratulations to the Newell Girls golf team finishing 2nd with 379 and qualifying for the state tournament in Watertown on June 4th and 5th.
Individually top finishers were Huttson Weeldreyer 5th,John Jackson finished 9th, Chase Vanderboom 12th. On the girls side Abbie Nelson 2nd, Kassidy Weeldreyer 4th.
The school's phone system was not working this morning. We are sorry for any inconvenience to people trying to contact us. Thanks to WRCTC it is working now.
Congratulations to the Newell High School graduating class of 2018.
Newell team at Opening Ceremony of State Special Olympics. Good Luck!!
Don't forget
Results from todays Black Hills Classic golf tournament.
Girls
Abbie 99 2nd place
Kassidy 108 3rd place
Katie 115 4th place
Kelsi 130
Team 322 1st place
Boys
John 91 1st place
Huttson 100
Hunter 108
Chase 115
Team 299 4th place
Good job
Results from todays rain shortened Bison Golf Invite. They only played 9 due to the weather.
Girls
Abbie 50 2nd place
Kassidy 56 3rd place
Katie 58 4th place
Kelsie 76
Team 164 1st place
Boys
Huttson 51
John 53
Chase 47 4th place
Hunter 61
Team 151 3rd place
Good job today.
Newell School Board May 2018 Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/3hkc
Congratulations Mrs. Brunner - Happy Retirement!!
Thanks to all that helped today with the Newell Play day
Play day volunteer meeting tomorrow May10th at 8am on the football field
Remember the Newell High School Athletic Banquet is Thursday May 10th at 6:30 in the Middle School Gym. Hope to see you all there to help celebrate all the hard work the student/athletes have put in over the year.
At FFA banquet. Great future leaders!!
PLAYDAY volunteers will be meeting at 8am Thursday morning May 10th on the football field for a short meeting. PLAYDAY starts at 8:15.
Thanks for your help
Results from todays golf tournament in Lemmon.
Girls team took second with 307
Abbie Nelson 102 3rd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 102 4th place
Katie McTaggart 103 5th place
Kelsie Clements 118
Brynn Grubl 104
Boys team 2nd place with a 271
Huttson Weeldreyer 85 5th place
Chase VanDerBoom 92
John Jackson 94
Hunter Wetz 112
Braydon Cox 122
Good Job today.
Senior Project fair took place today. 10 seniors showcased the projects they have been working on throughout the year. Projects range from mechanic, genealogy, medical fields, ag fields, ect. They have put a lot of work into it and have also learned a few things about their futures. Good job seniors and thank you to those that came and saw what they accomplished.
The message sign in the front of the school is not in service. It was replaced today with a newer version and the software and internal components have not been installed.
https://stores.inksoft.com/newell_irrigators_track_and_fie.
Above is a link to order your newest of Irrigator wear. It is designed for Golf and Track. Hope to see you sporting the clothing as you support the Irrigators.
Thank you to The Friends of the Fine Arts for putting on the meal at the ADYM banquet. Thank you to the Drama Club for serving and providing desserts and a very special you to Noreen and Maynard Yule for being our chefs for the fine food served.
Results from todays Newell and LMC golf tournament.
Kassidy Weeldreyer 93 1st in both
Abbie Nelson 2nd in both
Katie McTaggart 117 5th LMC
Kelsie Clements 125
Team 307 1st in both
Chase VanDerBoom 87 4th LMC
Huttson Weedreyer 92 5th LMC
John Jackson 93
Hunter Wetz 114
Braydon Cox 130
Team 272 2nd in both
Great Job today.
May 10th will be Elementary Play day starting at 8:15am on the football field.
May 29-30 lil Gator Basketball Camp in Austin Auditorium for grades k-5 both boys and girls. The Varsity Girls basketball team will be running the camp. Cost $30
June 12th and 14th GBB camp in Austin Auditorium from 6 to 9pm for grades 6-11. Cost will be $25
Results from todays golf tournament at Devils Tower.
Abbie 98 2nd place
Kassidy 113 7th place
Katie 107 5th place
Kelsie 121
Team 318 1st place (score top 3)
John 100 tied for 5th
Huttson 100 tied for 5th
Chase 94 4th place
Hunter 102 7th place
Braydon 105 (played in a scramble)
Team 396 2nd place (score top 4)
Good job.
Construction between the Middle School and the Elementary wings is nearing completion; buses will again be loading and unloading kids on the south end of the buildings. Please, refrain from parking in this area. Thanks
Results from todays golf tournament in Philip.
Abbie Nelson 98 3rd place
Katie McTaggert 119
Kelsie Clements 134
Team score 351 2nd place
John Jackson 85 5th place
Chase VanDerBoom 99
Hunter Wetz 116
Braydon Cox 166
Team score 300 6th place
Good Job today.
Congratulations - Xya Elmore!! This weekend, at the Black Hills Area Special Olympic Games, Xya received 1st Place in her division in 25 m Freestyle Swim Relay, 25 m Freestyle Swim, and 25 m Backstroke Swim.
Senior Project fair that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has been postponed to a later date. Once the date has been determined it will be posted.
The golf tournament at Devils Tower scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed until Wednesday.
GBB camp tonight 6pm ms gym grades 6-11
Senior Project fair will be held in Austin on Wednesday April 25th from 1 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. The public is invited to come in and see what the seniors have accompished while working on their senior projects. Hope to see you there.
Newell Special School Board Meeting agenda: http://5il.co/36wu
Monday April 23rd there will be a GBB camp in the middle school gym at 6-8pm for grades 6-11. Cost is $15. Guest instructor will be working out the team.
The golf meet schedule in Philip on April 20th has been moved to Monday, April 23rd.
The HSTR meet schedule for April 17th in Lead has been Cancelled. The next time the HSTR team is in action will be Thursday April 19th in Custer. The meet was moved up one day from Friday. The MSTR team will compete in Lead on Thursday April 19th.
The HS Track meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 17th in Lead has been cancelled due to impending weather. Please continue to watch the Newell School Website and Facebook page for calendar changes.
HSGBB will be hosting a basketball camp May 29-30 In AA from 9-11 am for grades
K-5. Cost will be $30
Congrats to both the boys and girls golf teams today at the Wall invite at Prarie Ridge golf course. The boys won the tourament as a team and the girls took second as a team. Individual results were as follows.
Girls 341
Abbie Nelson 97 2nd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 101 3rd place
Katie McTaggart 143
Kelsie Clements 141
Brynn Grubl 157
Boys 288
Huttson Weeldreyer 94 4th place
John Jackson 97
Chase VanDerBoom 97
Hunter Wetz 111
Braydon Cox 168
Due to the impending weather the MSTR meet scheduled for April 13th and the HSTR meet scheduled for April 14th in Belle Fourche has been cancelled. Please look at the Newell School Website and Facebook page for further calendar changes. If you have any question you may call the school at 456-2393
Calendar changes: HSTR meet in Spearfish April 10th. Golf meet has been moved from April 13 to April 12th. Spring Sports Pictures from April 10 to April 23rd. Please stay in touch with the Newell School Website and Facebook pages for changes. If you have any question you May also call 456-2393
Dance-off time!!
Fun at Prom 2018.
Newell School Board Meeting Agenda - Monday April 9 - http://5il.co/33ha
The middle school track meet schedule for April 7th in Spearfish has been cancelled. Please continue to login in to the Newell School Website or Facebook page for updates to the school calendar. If you have any question you may also call the school at 456-2393.
The Queen City Invite (HS Track meet) in Spearfish schedule for April 6th has been postponed until Tuesday April 10th at 9:00 am
The Golf Meet for April 6th at the Elks has been cancelled.
Tuesday April 3rd, School will be 2 hours late.
Congratulations 2018 National Honor Society Inductees!!
2 hour late start March 26, 2018
2nd full day of the senior trip in the books. Started off taking in the 16th street mall followed by a great hockey game where the Avs won in a shootout. Finished the day going to supper at Casa Bonitas and a little shopping before heading back to the house.
First full day of the 2018 senior trip almost in the books. Great day of skiing, now just staying in and cooking up some spaghetti. Tommorow Avs game and a few other things in Denver.
Fun at the PTO Carnival: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/pto-carnival
Pictures from Theater production: Mythical Creatures and How to Approach Them.
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/mythical-creatures-and-how-to-approach-them
Check it out -
#lotsofsocks : http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/page/lotsofsocks-world-downs-syndrome-day
Spring Production Thursday, March 22nd 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Mythical Creatures and How to Approach Them
March Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/2xec
Tuesday, March 6 - School and Buses 2 hours late. Monitor the conditions for changes.
Newell School District is releasing at 2:00 today March 5, 2018
The middle school ski trip to Terry Peak on Monday March 5 is cancelled.
Dr. Seuss Day: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/dr-seuss-day
Region 8B Boys Basketball Semi Final round will take place Tuesday February 27. 2:30 - Timber Lake vs. Dupree; 4:00 - Bison vs. Takini; 5:30 - Faith vs. Lemmon; 7:00 - Newell vs. Harding Co.
Region 8B Boys Basketball tourney will starts on Monday, February 26th at 6:00. Newell will be playing Wakpala in Ausin Auditorium at 6:00.
State wrestling results from the second session.
Chase won his first match by fall then lost his second match by fall. He finished 1-2.
Taven lost his match 14-1 to finish 0-2.
Both Chase and Taven competed well and represented the school very well. Congratulations to both of them on successful seasons.
State wrestling results from round one.
Chase lost 7-3 and Taven lost by fall right at the end of the match. Both will wrestle back this afternoon.
Newell GBB Newell 47. Dupree 50
Thursday, February 22nd will be the Semi Finals of Region 8B Girls Basketball. The game will take place in Harding Co. The schedule is as follows: 2:00 - Faith vs. Tiospaye Topa; 3:30 - McIntosh vs. Lemmon; 5:00 Timber Lake vs. Harding Co; 6:30 Newell vs. Dupree.
There will be a short State Wrestling send off tomorrow (Thursday, February 22) at 8:10 in Austin Auditorium. Please come out and show your support to Coach Pehlps, Chase VanDerBoom and Taven Pharris as they head to Sioux Falls to Wrestle on Friday and Saturday.
For anyone wanting to follow the wrestlers at state on Friday and Saturday sdpb and trackwrestling will be providing live feeds of all the matches free of charge. Go to sdpb.org/wrestling for more info or to trackwrestling.com for up to date brackets and i believe the live feeds will also be on there.
Good win girls Newell 56 Takini 18. We play Dupree Thursday night @6:30 in Harding Co.
1st Round of Region 8B GBB tourney will be held tonight (Monday, February 20) in Newell vs. Takini. Doors will open at 5:15 with the game starting at 6:00. Admission price is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. Newell Activity tickets will not be accepted.
School and Buses 2 hours late Feb. 20 - No A.M Pre-School
Tonight [February 19th] girls region basketball game has been postponed to tomorrow, Tuesday, night in Newell at 6:00.
Results from todays region 4b wrestling tournament.
Patrick Hamling 0-2 DNP
Garrett Winkler 1-2 DNP
Caleb McGregor 0-2 DNP
Morgan Stuen 0-2 DNP
Taven Pharris 2-2 4th place
Chase VanDerBoom 3-1 3rd place
Chase and Taven will represent Newell next week at the state tournament in Sioux Falls.
Good job to all the wrestlers.
Newell School is dismissing at 12:30 today, Thursday, Feb. 15. No after school activities. Basketball games cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
HSGBB vs Harding County game for tonight, February 15, has been cancelled and no make up day will be set. The middle school BBB game in Harding Co. has been postponed to a later date.
Great game tonight a shot at the buzzer to win. Gbb Newell 46 New Underwood 47
Congratulations to the 2017 girls cross country team as the were presented with the State Championship Banner that will be hung in Austin Auditorium. Members of the team were Austin Alexander, Lexa Burtzlaff, Delaney Leber, Kayden Steele, Kassidy Weeldreyer, and coach Kyle Sanderson.
The make-up date for the Boys Basketball game vs. Timber Lake will be Friday, February 16th. The starting time is 2:00 with the JV and the Varsity to follow approximately 3:15. NO MAKE UP DATE WILL BE SET FOR THE GIRLS TEAM.
Great come back win GBB Newell 49
RCC 48
Results from todays wrestling tournament in Philip.
Chase VaDerBoom 2-0 1st place
Patrick Hamling 1-3 4th place
Garrett Winkler 2-1 2nd place
Taven Pharris 2-1 2nd place
Morgan Stuen 1-2 DNP
The high school boys and girls basketball game in Timber Lake scheduled for Friday, February 9th has been postponed to a later date. The ms boys basketball game in Belle Fourche is still on as scheduled.
Newell School Board February School Board meeting will be held Saturday Feb. 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room
No School Today, Feb. 8, 2018. Monitor the school website for School Board meeting information.
NO GBB practice this morning will have after school
Rescheduled - Newell School Board February Meeting Agenda - Note the Date change to Feb. 8, 2018: http://5il.co/2r76
Newell School - 2 hours late Monday, Feb. 5
Wrestling results from todays tournament in Hill City.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-3 6th place
Patrick Hamling 2-1 2nd place
Garrett Winkler 2-2 4th place
Caleb McGregor 2-3 8th place
Taven Pharris 3-1 3rd place
Good job today
Team bonding day. I believe the coaches were the winners
HSGBB Newell 52 hill city 45
The Junior/Senior field trip that was planned for Monday Feb. 5th to Pierre is rescheduled to Thursday Feb. 8th due to the possibility of weather coming in over the weekend.
There will be HSGBB practice tomorrow morning @ 6:30 in AA
Results of the Newell wrestling round robin.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-0
Patrick Hamling 0-3
Garrett Winkler 1-2
Caleb McGregor 1-2
Morgan Stuen 3-1
HSGBB Newell 44 Philip 52
HSGBB Newell 35 Faith 74
Hello fans!! The Newell athletes are inviting you to join us in dressing up for the basketball double headers Friday and Saturday, January 26 and 27. The theme for Friday night game against Faith is “white out”. Then the game against Philip on Saturday is “Retro”. dress to impress! Hope to see you there!!
Results from the wrestling round robin in Lemmon.
Chase VanDerBoom 2-1
Patrick Hamling 1-1
Garrett Winkler 3-0
Caleb McGregor 1-1
Morgan Stuen 0-3
Newell School District will be holding its annual Preschool/Kindergarten Screening on February 27th, 2018. It will be held from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is for all children age 0-5. Please stop in or call the Elementary office to sign up for a time slot. Walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait until we can fit you in. If you have any questions please contact Tonya Mullany or Cara Muckridge at 605-456-0102
Results of the Chadron wrestling tournament over the past 2 days.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-3 6th place
Patrick Hamling 0-2
Garrett Winkler 1-2
Caleb McGregor 0-2
HSGBB NEWELL 72 hulett 41
Tonight's (January 19) game will be aired on KBFS or 1450 am Belle Fourche. KYDT. 103.1 fm. Sponsored by Butte Electric. Approximate start time is 5:15
HSBBB Newell 51. Custer 52
HS gbb Newell 41. Custer 78
The Schedule for January 18th games in Custer is as follows. JV Girls (Elem Gym)4:15; JV boys (Armory)4:30; Varsity Girls (Armory; Varsity Boys Armory
If you are unable to attend January 18th HSGBB/BBB in Custer, you can watch it on the Cube. Boys Game - http://thecube.com/e/773842 and the Girls Game - - http://thecube.com/e/773841
Jan. 19 Schedule for HSGBB/BBB vs. Hulett .
4:30 1/2 JV Girls games
Varsity Girls Game
Varsity Boys Game
One Act Play had a great day at Regional Competition. Jennifer Albright received a best actress award. Will Timm, Kai Banks, Abbie Nelson received Honorable Mention Awards.
Great weekend of basketball. Both Boys and Girls were consolation champs
Newell School will start two hours late today, Monday, January 15, 2018.
Results from the Bennett County tournament.
Taven Pharris 2-0 1st place
Caleb McGregor 2-1 3rd place
Chase and Patrick both finished 0-2.
HSGBB NEWELL 55 hot springs 36 great job girls consolation champs
Saturday, January 13 West River Tournament basketball schedule at the Rusmore Plaza Civic Center will have the Newell GBB playing Hot Springs in the consolation championship at 12:30. The Newell BBB will be playing Edgemont at 2:00 in the consolation championship.
Wrestling results from the quad at Bennett County.
Chase VanDerBoom 2-1
Patrick Hamling 1-2
Caleb McGregor 2-1
Taven Pharris 2-1
They wrestle tomorrow at the Bennet County Invite.
NEWELL GBB 56. Upton wy 26
NEWELL GBB. Newell 56 moorcroft WY 60
Newell School District 2018-19 Calendar:
http://5il.co/2lbl
Wrestling results from the Mid Dakota Monster 2 day tournament with 26 teams.
Chase VanDerBoom 5-2 5th place
Patrick Hamling 1-2 DNP
Garrett Winkler 2-2 DNP
Caleb McGregor 2-2 DNP
Taven Pharris 4-1 2nd place
Morgan Stuen 1-3 6th place
Team finished 14th out of 26 teams.
Good Job this weekend.
HSGBB NEWELL 45 MCINTOSH 44
Newell GBB. 58. Lemmon 60 OT
January 2018 Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/2ke8
GBB practice tomorrow Dec 29th has been moved to 9am
NEWELL GBB AND BBB have reopened the clothes store and it will be closing on Dec 28th. Just type in address below
http://newellbasketball2017.itemorder.com/sale.
This is the same type of store as before but just bb items. Contact people are TJ and Deb Steele if you have any questions
HSGBB Newell 35 vs Dupree 42
HSGBB Sundance 49 Newell 44
MSGBB 7th grade team went 1-1 in the Hill City tourney
The MSGBB season has come to an end. 8th grade team went 2-1 in the Newell tourney. Thanks for all the hard work.
Info on 7th grade team to follow
HSWR at Hot Springs tournament results:
Chase VanDerBoom 3-2 in the tournament for 4th place.
Taven Pharris 3-1 for 3rd place.
In the second chance exhibition matches:
Patrick Hamling 1-1
Caleb McGregor 2-1.
Boys win 51-30
Newell Gbb jv wins varsity defeated 58-42
Wrestling update from day 1 at Hot Springs. Chase 2-0 and Taven 1-0 are both in the semis. Caleb 1-2 and Patrick 0-2 are beat out but wrestled well and will compete in the second chance tourament tomorrow.
Results from tonights wrestling quad at STM with STM, Hot Springs, and Douglas.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-0
Patrick Hamling 0-3
Caleb McGregor 1-2
Taven Pharris 3-0
GBB JV wins. Varsity loses 39-53
Change to schedule: Both boys and girls jv games, Tuesday, December 12 vs Lead will start at 4:00 instead of previously advertised 4:30.
Newell FFA has extra fruit for sale. Come to the Ag Shop today (Dec. 11) from 4-6 p.m. if you wish to buy some of the extra.
Remember the Newell School Technology/Shop Auction tomorrow, Tuesday, December 12, 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose room. Doors open at 5:30. See the following link for item details.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/111756/SURPLUS_EQUIPMENT__NOVEMBER_2017.pdf
Newell School Board Meeting time tonight is 6:00 p.m. to accommodate the rescheduled concert.
Reminder - MS/HS Concert tonight (Mon. Dec. 11) at 7:30 p.m.
GBB
Newell jv 57 Bison 31
Jv wins over Harding co. Varsity loses 43-40
The 5 hs wrestlers that competed today in Lusk got a lot of wrestling in and did a very good job. Results from today:
Chase VanDerBoom 4-0 first
Garrett Winkler 2-3 fourth
CalebMcGregor 4-1 second
Taven Pharris 2-2 third
Morgan Stuen 2-3 fourth
Let the season begin
December Newell School Board Meeting Agenda - note the time change to accommodate the postponed MS/HS Concert: http://5il.co/2gp0
Good job tonight to the 5 hs wrestlers that competed at the custer quad, and good luck tomorrow in Lusk. Results as follows:
Chase VanDerBoom 2-1
Garrett Winkler 2-1
Caleb McGregor 0-3
Tavin Pharris 2-1
Morgan Stuen 3-0
Elementary Concert 7:00 tonight
Austin Auditorium
Changes to the Middle School, HS Girls and Boys Basketball Practice Schedules.
Wednesday December 6th - NO AM Practices; NO MSGBBB practice after school; HSBBB will practice 4-6 in Austin; HSGBB will practice 4-6 in MSGYM.
Thursday December 7th - GBB will practice 6-8am in Austin; BBB will practice 6-8am in MSGYM: BBB will practice 4-6 in Austin.
Friday December 8th - BBB will practice 6-8am in Austin and 3-5 in Austin
Newell MS/HS Winter Concert is rescheduled to Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
No School Today - Dec. 4. Scheduled school make-up day is Dec. 15. The MS/HS Concert will be postponed to a later date.
Good job to the two ms wrestlers that competed in Rapid yesterday. William Juelfs went 3-0 took 1st and Charlie Clements went 2-2 got 4th.
Good job today to the HS wrestling team at the Stanley County tournament. We only had 5 wrestlers competing and all 5 placed in the top 6. As a team they finished 7th out of 13 teams.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-0 1st place
Garrett Winkler 2-2 5th place
Marvin King 2-2 4th place
Caleb McGregor 3-3 6th place.
Tavin Pharris 2-1 3rd place
Good job tonight to the hs and ms wrestling team up in Harding Co.
Chase VanDerBoom 3-0
JT Schock 0-3
Garrett Winkler 2-0
Hunter Charles 0-2
Marvin King 2-0
Caleb McGregor 1-1
Taven Pharris 1-2
Morgan Stuen 1-2
Charlie Clements 0-1
William Juelfs 1-1
The Fall sports parents meeting will be held on Monday November 27th at 6:30 in the Multi-Purpose room. This is for HS Wrestling, HS Girls Basketball and HS Boys Basketball, hope to see you all there.
Good job tonight middle school wrestlers in our home quad. Overall they went 16-2 and continued a good season.
Charlie Clements 2-1
William Juelfs 3-0
Chase VanDerBoom 3-0
JT Schoch 2-1
Garrett Winkler 2-0
Caleb McGregor 4-0
HSGBB practice will start on Monday Nov 27th at 6am sharp
The Fall sports parents meeting will be held on November 27th at 6:30 in the Multi-Purpose room. This is for HS Wrestling, HS Girls Basketball and HS Boys Basketball, hope to see you all there.
HSGBB /HSBBB fund raising meeting in Mr. Winces room at noon on monday
Good job middle school wrestlers that competed today in Stugis. Even though we were short handed the ones that went competed very well.
Charlie Clements 2-2 4th place
JT Schoch 1-3 6th place
Garrett Winkler 3-0 1st place
November Newell School Board Meeting Agenda:
http://5il.co/294d
MSGBB game tonight is at the HS
The Newell High School Drama club is pleased to announce their fall comedy production, Tartuff. 7 PM on Thursday and Friday evening Nov. 16 and 17 and on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 1:30 PM. All performances are free and will be held in Austin Auditorium.
The middle school wrestlers had another good day at our home meet. They went 18-4 overall. Thank you to all the workers and people that helped setup and teardown.
Charlie Clements 2-0
William Julefs 3-0
Jaden Tennis 2-1
Chase VanDerBoom 2-1
JT Schoch 1-1
Garrett Winkler 3-0
Billy Reitz 2-1
Caleb McGregor 3-0
Fall picture retakes will be on November 9th starting at 10:00am. If for any reason you feel the original pictures were unsatisfactory please bring the original pictures with you and have the pictures retaken. If you have any question about retake day please call the school at 456-2393. Thanks
Good first tournament for the middle school wrestlers with 7 competing they went 17-3 overall.
Charlie Clements 2-1
William Julefs 2-1
Chase VanDerBoom 2-0
JT Schoch 3-0
Garrett Winkler 2-1
Caleb McGregor 3-0
Billy Reitz 3-0
There is a change to the MS Girls Basketball Schedule. The Faith tourney will be held on November 11th not on November 18th as stated on the school calendar.
If you click on "WeatherBug" at the bottom of the school webpage, it may not always show Newell data. If it does not, click the refresh button at least once. WeatherBug is working on fixing this issue.
Thursday November 2, 2017 Newell will be hosting the Region 8B semi-finals starting at 6:00. The first game will be between Harding Co and Timber Lake. The next game will be between Lemmon and Faith.
Newell School District is looking for a HS assistant boys basketball coach. If interested please call the school at 456-2393 or email Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd.us
The Newell HSVB team will start region volleyball Monday October 30 in Tiospaye Topa at 6:00. Good luck girls!
MSGBB Parents
There will be a Parent meeting Tuesday night in the MS Gym @ 6pm check your invite on what to bring
Newell School Board Special Meeting Agenda:
http://5il.co/269v
GBB Potato feed is tonight from 4-6 in the MPR
The 93.9 The Mix/Vanway Trophy & Award Athlete of the Week is Delaney Leber of Newell. The Irrigators won the State Class B State Girls Cross Country Championship. Delaney was the individual state champion. Delaney will receive a lovely plaque from Vanway Trophy & Award and 93.9 The Mix.
MSGBB practice starts Monday morning Oct 23rd at 6:15 am through the rest of the week
Congratulations!
Congratulation Celebration for 1st place Girls Cross Country Team. Monday 10/23/17 8:15 a.m. Outside Austin Auditorium. Congratulations!!
Girls Cross Country Team 1st in State Team, Delaney Leber 1st in State Individual. Lexa Burtzlaff 8th, Kayden Steele 14th.
Special Olympics Area Bowling Results:Daniel Bonefield placed 6th in his division.
Frannie Boesem placed 2nd in her division.
Amanda Flowers placed 8th is her division.
Xya Elmore placed 4th in her division.
Jeremy Boesem placed 6th in his division.
Dontae Boesem placed 5th in his division.
AJ White Calf placed 2nd in his division.
The HSVB game vs. Faith on October 23rd will start at 5:30 and not 5:00, as posted on the school calendar. Thanks and please inform others of this change.
Newell 8th grade attending the Jr. SADD training in Rapid City. Changing the world one decision at a time.
The Newell School District is accepting applications for MS/HS asst. wrestling coach, MS asst. girls basketball coach, HS asst boys basketball coach. Please call the school at 456-2393 or email Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd.us if interested.
The Middle School Football and Volleyball games vs Harding Co in Newell will begin at 5:30 Monday, October 16th.
Varsity GBB team will be having a fundraising supper on oct 25th from 4-6 pm in the MPR
1st night of PTC
The meal will be a loaded potato bar.
There will be a MS GBB meeting Thursday Oct 19th during drive time for girls interested in playing basketball. Practice starts Oct 23rd@ 6:15 am through the 26th
Today at the Spearfish MSVB tourney the 8th grade team earned 1st beating two Spearfish teams and Sturgis.
7th grade team earned second place finish beating Spearfish and Douglas and losing a close match to Belle Fourche.
Both teams played awesome! Coach Muckridge and Coach Mahaffey
Thursday October 12th the volleyball game will not be a tri with Oelrichs and RC Christan. It will only be a match between RC Christan and Newell. The jv will start at 5 in the Austin Auditorium.
Congratulations to the girls varsity cross country team as they earned 1st place as a team. Individually Delaney Leber 1st, Kayden Steele 5th, Lexa Burtzlaff 6th, Austin Alexander 9th, Kassidy Weeldryer 22nd.
Boys team finished 4th as a team
Ben Parrow 7th, Nathaniel Kirby 15th, Ryan Hohenberger 18th, Garrett Winkler 26th and Payton Burtzlaff 30th.
The girls team along with Ben, Nathaniel and Ryan will run in the state cross country meet on October 21st.
New Weatherbug equipment has arrived! This replaces the weather station damaged by hail this summer. Installation is scheduled for October 10
Photos of America Day
Crown and sceptor bearer Jaedyn Adams and Brendt Tifft
Congratulations King Trae Jones and Queen Cassie Johnston.
During halftime of the home football game tomorrow September 29th against Lemmon/McIntosh, Newell School will be presenting the 2017 5th place Girls Track banner to the members/coaches of the team. Please come out and show you support to the Football team as well as last years girls track team.
Mrs. Peterson's Geology Class at Jewell Cave.
Wed Oct 25th the Varsity GBB team will be serving a potato bar during PTC for a fundraiser
Fall individual and group pictures will be held Monday September 25th. If you are in a group picture and would like a memory mate please stop in the HS or MS office to get your packet.
Job Posting -Business Manager-Strong accounting, business and computer skills are needed. Salary negotiable-based on degree and experience. http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/employment-opportunities--22
Web store will be closing tomorrow at midnight. Place your orders
http://newellhswebstore2017.itemorder.com
September Newell School Board Meeting Agenda:
http://5il.co/1vqp
Clothes store will close September 10th website is on my 1st post
August 21-26, 2017 (Weekly Schedule)
August 25, 2017 - HSFB vs. Bison (H) 7:00
August 25, 2017 - X-Country @ Douglas 9:00
August 25, 2017 - HSVB at Custer (A) 3:00
August 26, 2017 - HSVB at Custer (A) 9:00
“There will be a rodeo club meeting at the Butte Electric board room on Monday August 28th at 6 p.m. This will be for all returning club members and anyone interested in joining this year. We are going to visit about the upcoming year and who can help with the Coy Price Memorial roping.
Cancelled Special School Board Meeting Aug. 22
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/11493
Newell webstore is up and running. It will close Sept 10th
https://newellhswebstore2017.itemorder.com
Special School Board Meeting Agenda:
http://5il.co/1oaz
Middle School Football and Volleyball will have a short meeting right after school in the Middle School Gym on Monday August 21st. The meeting will be to discuss rules, practice times and pass out game schedule. Make sure you have your physicals are complete and ready to turn in the day of the meeting.
With school just around the corner, it is time to order new Newell apparel. Please follow the link to shop for what you would like. The window for ordering is from August 14th through September 10th. https://newellhswebstore2017.itemorder.com/
Conflicts or additions to HS student course schedules will be dealt with during home room the first day of school.
Student insurance is now offered online: https://www.1stagency.com/index.php Choose South Dakota and Newell from the drop down list.
Special Olympics Bake Sale: during Newell School open house in the multi-purpose room on Thursday, August 17, 6-7 p.m.
High School Computer Distribution details are published on the school webpage, News section. http://www.newell.k12.sd.us
August School Board Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/y8jmrqxp
School Physical Form: https://tinyurl.com/yc3j9wjy
REVISED: DUE TO CONFLICT WITH BUTTE/LAWRENCE FAIR TIME AND DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED
The Fall Sports meeting (HS Volleyball, HS Football and cross country) will be Tuesday August 1 at 7:30 PM in the multi-purpose room. Please make sure you attend to visit with the coaches and ask questions you may have. This meeting is only for student who are participating in HS Volleyball and HS Football; however, all students who are planning on cross country grades 6-12 should attend. If any question please email Steven.schoenfish@k12.sd.us
GBB team just completed a full summer of basketball with city league in Rapid City, open gyms and a individual skills camp to end the summer put on by Performance Basketball
2017-2018 School Calendar can be found on the school website by clicking on the + sign, Documents, Calendars or http://5il.co/10l3
Newell School District will be starting school on the original start date. We are all working hard to get everything repaired or patched. There may be tasks left after school starts, but we are all flexible and resilient; we will make it work.
Special School Board Meeting agenda corrected:
https://tinyurl.com/ycn3uym4
Newell School District is seeking coaches for the following positions.
Asst. HS Football
Head HS Volleyball
Asst. HS Volleyball
Head MS Football
Asst. MS Football
If you or someone you know is interested in a position please call the school at 456-2393 or email Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd
Newell School's Weatherbug was damaged in last night's hail storm. Parts will need to be ordered so it will be down for a while.
Reminder: All athletes in grades 6-12 planning on participating in a athletic co-curricular event will need to have an annual physical on file at the school before their first practice. Paper work my be picked up from the high school office.
July School Board Meeting Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/ycg98av9
6-12th grades girls basketball camp at Austin Auditorium dates are July 13, 18, 25, and 27
7 to 9 pm cost $100
For more info contact Scott wince at Scott.wince@K12.sd.us
June 26, 2017 Special School Board Meeting: https://tinyurl.com/ycqnlqlu
June School Board Meeting Agenda
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/58291/June_2017_Board_Prop_Agenda.pdf
Coaching Positions needed for the 2017-18 school year:
*Head HS volleyball Coach
*Asst. HS volleyball Coach
*Asst. HS football Coach
*Head MS football Coach
*Asst. MS Football Coach
*Asst. HS Boys Basketball
One incumbent along with one new school board member have been elected to the Newell School Board during Tuesday’s school board election. With all precincts reporting, unofficial results show that current board president Todd Youngberg was re-elected with 116 votes, newly elected was Darren Alexander with 97 votes. Also running for the board was Alan Gifford, who received 83 votes.
Results of the state golf meet. The girls team ended up 16th. Adrianna shot an 89 on day 2 and ended up 9th, Abbie shot a 113 placed 68th, Kassidy shot a 139 placed 96, and Emma 147 placed 97. Boys team was 17th Dylan shot a 83 placed 45th, John 97 placed 77th, Huttson 100 placed 95th. We fell a little short of our goals but this is a great group of kids very proud of all of them. The 2 seniors will be missed and looking forward to seeing how the under classmen progress. Great season and good job to all the golfers.
Newell School Board election is today. Please vote!!
Results of the first day of the state golf tournament. Girls team is in 13th. Adrianna is in 4th shooting an 84, Abbie 56th with a 105, Kassidy 96th with a 125, and Emma 98th eith a 139. The boys are in 17th. Dylan is in 62nd with a 92, John 69th with a 94, and Huttson is in 93rd with a 102. Good luck tomorrow.
A little team building and then a practice round before the state golf tournament. If you would like to follow along with live updates you can go to birdiefire.com or download their app. Click on live scoring for high school and the tournaments should come up. Good luck to the golfers.
Good job to the Newell Irrigator girls track team. On day 2 of the State meet, Delaney Leber got first in the mile and 2nd in the 800. Overall the girls track team place 5th in the State. CONGRATULATIONS
Great day 1 at the State Track meet. Dana Youngberg finished 8th in shot put, Austin Alexander got 7th in triple jump, Delaney Leber won the 800. The 4 x 800 relay (Delaney Leber, Austin Alexander, Lexa Burtzlaff, Kayden Steele) finished 2nd.
Good job Newell golfers today at regions in tough conditions. The girls team qualified for state placing 2nd as a team. Adrianna was 3rd, Abbie 5th, Kassidy 16th, and Emma rounded out the team. 3 of the 4 boys qualified individually and will also play as a team at state. Dylan was 8th, Huttson 13th, John 15th, and Chase just missed qualifying Good luck to all the qualifiers at state in Sioux Falls June 5th and 6th.
Congratulations Newell High School class of 2017.
Good job today to the Newell golfers at the pre region at Hart Ranch. Both the boys and girls teams took 2nd. Individually Dylan and John tied for 5th. Adrianna took 2nd. Good luck next Monday at Regions.
Congratulation to the Newell HS/MS track teams as they traveled to Lemmon today to participate in the LMC track meet. All the Newell athletes did outstanding. The Newell High School Girls team won the LMC with a score of 189 followed by Lemmon's 148.
Good job golfers today in Belle both the boys and girls teams finished 2nd as a team. Individual placers for the girls Adrianna got 2nd and Abbie got 5th. Chase was 5th individually for the boys. Good luck Monday at pre-regions at Hart Ranch.
The 2016-17 Yearbooks are in. Stop in the office to buy/pick up.
The Newell golf team had a great day up in Lemmon in the LMC/Lemmon Invite. Both the boys and girls teams came home with LMC titles and the boys also won the Lemmon invite and the girls came in a close second both teams shot season bests with a 250 and a 328. Individual results for the girls: Adrianna 82 1st in both, Abbie 111 4th in LMC, Kassidy 135, and Emma 154. Boys individual: Dylan 79 2nd in both, John 85 5th Lemmon invite 4th LMC, Chase 86 5th in LMC, Huttson 88, Caleb Mutchler 116, and Caleb McGregor 139.
May School Board Meeting Agenda:
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
The High School Athletic Banquet will be held May 11th in the Middle School Gym starting at 6:30. Juniors and Seniors are to bring a side dish. Sophomores, Freshman and any Middle school (who participated on a HS team) should bring a main dish.
The 2016-17 Newell School Yearbook, is now on sale in the middle school or high school office for $15. They are hardcover and are expected to arrive during or before the last week of school.
Elementary Play day is May 10th starting at 8:15. If you are a volunteer helper there will be a short meeting at 8:00 am by the football field cross nest. Thanks
The Newell Golf meet schedule for Friday April 28th has been postponed until Friday, May 19th @ 9:30.
Good job today Newell golfers at Devils Tower. Adrianna took 1st with a 76, Abbie shot a 120. Dylan got 2nd with a 82, John 5th with a 88, Chase 91, Huttson 95, Skylar 105. The boys took 2nd as a team. Caleb, Caleb, and Emma participated in a scramble and did very well.
Results of today's Special Olympics area swimming:
-Dontae Boesem 1st place in his division for 15 m assisted swim
-Jeremy Boesem 1st place in his division for 15 m assisted swim
-Frannie Boesem 1st place in her division for 15 m walk
-Destiny Egleston 1st place in her division for 15 m freestyle
-Destiny Egleston 1st place in her division for 25 m floatation
-Xya Elmore placed 1st with her team for 4X25 M Unified Relay
-Xya Elmore placed 1st in her division for 25 m freestyle
-Xya Elmore placed 1st in her division for 50 m freestyle
-Highlights of the meet will be on News Center 1 NBC at 5 p.m.
Congrats Newell golfers. The boys finished 2nd as a team with a 264. Dylan was 4th with an 83, John 5th with an 85, Chase shot a 96, Skylar 102, and Huttson 109. Adrianna got 2nd in the girls with an 84, Abbie shot a 120, and Emma 210. Good job today in Philip.
The Newell seniors will be presenting their senior projects on Wednesday April 26th. They will have their projects set up in Austin from 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to stop by and see what they have been working on. The seniors would love to show you their projects. If you have time please stop by.
Reminder: Newell students do not have school on Monday, April 24. Teachers will be attending a conference.
Policies which had their first reading at the April School Board Meeting:
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/9134
Special School Board Meeting Agenda
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
The golfers had a good day in Wall under less than perfect windy conditions. For the girls Adrianna was 1st (medalist) and Abbie took 5th. Emma also had a good first tournament. For the boys John once again tied for 5th but lost in a scorecard playoff. Huttson, Skyler, and Caleb also had good days.
Middle School Play-The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair. Matinee for the student body at 2 pm on Thursday April 13. Public performance on Thursday April 13 at 7 pm.
2 hour late start - Monday April 10
Newell golfers had a good first tournament. Caleb McGregor got 4th shooting a 67 on 9 in the junior high division. Caleb Mutchler shot a 114 in the JV division. Adrianna Wheeldreyer was the medalist in the girls varsity with an 84. Abbie Nelson shot a 112 placing her 6th. John Jackson shot a 92 tieing for 5th. Huttson Weeldreyer shot a 116, Skylar Gartamaker 114, and Kai Banks 114.
April School Board Meeting Agenda:
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
Newell High School 2017 Prom is this Saturday, April 8th!
Prom Goers should arrive at 6:30 pm for line-up.
Doors Open to the Public at 6:45 pm.
Grand March 7:00 pm in the Austin Auditorium.
Crowning of Prom Queen & King during Grand March.
Mother-Son / Father-Daughter Dance to Follow.
Group Photos can be taken until 8:30 pm (Only Prom Goers/Ushers/Chaperones allowed in Austin after 8:30 pm).
[605] images will be taking Photos during Grand March and Prom!
Prom 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm.
Post Prom to follow starting at Midnight!
~On behalf of the Newell Junior Class of 2018~
Reminder: Kindergarten round-up. April 4th - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the elementary office to make an appointment, 456-0102. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and immunization records.
Barry Vig - 1968 graduate
“Clarification: The Notice of Vacancy On School Board Newell School District #9-2 published twice in the Butte County Post in March, 2017, announces that three at large school board positions will become vacant due to expiration of present terms of office, two for three year terms, and one for a one year term. There are no “representation areas” in the Newell School District, and all the school board positions are elected at large. The designation of School Board Member “A” and “B” in the Notice of Vacancy does not alter or affect the at large election procedures historically used by the Newell School District, which will apply to the upcoming election.”
The National Honor Society is putting on their annual blood drive Thursday, March 23rd in the MS gym. The blood drive begins at 8:30 with the last appointment time of 2:45. If you would like to donate please email kathy.lamphere@k12.sd.us with a time that would work for you, or you can make your own appointment on line https://www.bloodhero.com/
Community Health Nurse will be here on March 21st to administer the required medications (TDAP and Menniococcal) to the 5th graders and to anyone age 16 years of age or older. The forms that the parents needed to sign for authorization were sent home with the 5th graders, Juniors, and Seniors.
Kindergarten round-up. April 4th - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the elementary office to make an appointment, 456-0102. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and immunization records.
March School Board agenda:
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
Just a reminder that the hearing screening mobile lab will be here on Monday. Please have the top of your forms for your students filled out prior.
Bailee Yule represented Newell School at Middle School All-State Band-Great Job Bailee! https://www.facebook.com/lifewrxmedia/photos/pcb.1331794053533262/1331791976866803/?type=3&theater
Special School Board meeting agenda:
https://newellsd.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-newellsd/browse/2470#
Last state wrestling update. Lane finished the season 6th. Very proud of both him and Dylan on the careers they had for Newell.
The Boys Basketball District tourney will begin on Monday February 27th. Newell vs. Takini in Newell at 6:30. The district semi-finals will be held in Faith on February 28th with games at 5:30 and 7:00. The district finals will be held at Spearfish High School on March 2nd begining at 7:00
Congratulations to the Middle School Boys Basketball team on their 2nd place finish in the LMC tourney. Team members were: Ryan Hohenberger, David Morrell, David Anderson, Corbin Mackaben, Jaden Tennis, and Braydon Cox, Colton Burtzlaff.
State wrestling update after session 3: Lane went 1-1 winning his first and then losing a close one. He will wrestle this afternoon for 5th place.
State wrestling update after session 2: Dylan won his 2nd match and then lost another close one to finish one match from placing. He had a very good year. Lane lost his quarterfinal match but came back to win his 3rd match to get into tomorrow and the placing rounds. He will wrestle tomorrow to see how high he can place.
State wrestling update: Lane won his first one by fall. Dylan lost a close one 1-0. They will both wrestle again this afternoon.
There will be a K-12 assembly tomorrow, Wednesday February 22 at 12:47 in Austin Auditorium. The assembly is to celebrate FFA week and also to wish Lane Schuelke and Dylan VanDerBoom good luck as they leave for the state wrestling tourney this weekend.
District 16B Tournament Tuesday February 21st in Harding Co. 5:30 - Faith vs. Harding Co 7:00 - Newell vs. Bison
Good job newell wrestlers at regions. Lane took 1st at 160 and Dylan was 3rd at 145. Both will be heading to state next week. Marvin, Garrett, Caleb, Jerome, and Chase all competed well. Looking forward to good things next year and in the future. Good job to all the wrestlers.
Reminder: no school on Monday, February 20, for Presidents' Day.
Tryouts - Middle School Spring play, "The Absolutely Insidious and Utterly Terrifying Truth About Cat Hair" on Tues., February 22 and Wed., February 23 at 4 PM in the middle school all purpose room.
Good job Newell wrestlers today in Kadoka. Patrick went 0-3 @ 106. Chase went 1-2 for 5th @ 106, Garrett went 1-1 for 2nd @ 113, Jerome went 1-1 for 2nd @ 120, Caleb went 2-2 for 5th @ 138, Lane went 2-1 for 2nd @ 160. Good luck next Saturday at regions.
February School Board meetings agendas: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
Good job Newell wrestlers at Hill City. Marvin King 132 got 4th, Dylan VanDerBoom 145 got 4th, and Lane Schuelke 160 got 3rd.
Mrs. Erk on KOTA TV: Newell School wins $25,000 in national technology contest http://www.kotatv.com/content/news/Newell-School-wins-25000-in-technology-advances-in-national-contest-412291243.html
Marvin King took 6th at 132 and Lane Schuelke took 5th at 160 this weekend at the Belle Fourche Wrestling tournament. Good job this weekend all Newell wrestlers.
The following events for today, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 are cancelled/postponed:
HSBBB vs. New Underwood – Postponed
MSBB vs. Spearfish – Cancelled
HSWR at Lemmon – Cancelled
Please make sure you help spread the word.
The HSBB game vs. New Underwood scheduled for Tuesday, January 24th has been postponed. No makeup date has been set yet.
Good Job Newell Senior Government class on their presentations at the We The People Showcase in Spearfish last Thursday. They presented on topics dealing with the Constitution to a panel of judges that ranged from lawyers and judges to college professors. Lane Schuelke, Blake Geddings, and Riley Leber were Unit winners.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 there will be free admission as well as parents night for the HS Boy Basketball team. The introduction of the players/parents will take place before the start of the varsity game. There will also be the presentation of the Girls Cross Country State Runner Up banner. Please come and help honor these athletes.
The cast of "Gossip" performed at the regional one act play contest in Pierre yesterday. Abbie Nelson received individual honors in the form of an outstanding actor award for her portrayal of Andy in Newell's performance.
Congratulations to Bailee Yule on her selection as first chair flute to the Middle School All-State Band, which will be in Huron!
Newell School Special Board Meeting Agenda http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
Newell School Board Gavel Training Agenda
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
Change in school calendar: no school for students on Monday, April 24, so teachers can attend the TIE Conference in Rapid City.
Updates made to Infinite Campus. 1st login requires an email address. Password same. Clear cache or different browser if problems.
School Board meeting agendas are posted on the school website. Follow the path of Documents-School Board-Agendas
Watch our Newell Irrigator Wrestling team in action on Thursday at 5:00 in Custer. Check out the event at - http://thecube.com/e/695600
Calendar Changes:
HS Boys' Basketball game vs Harding Co. has been rescheduled to February 13, 2017 in Buffalo starting at 5:30.
The MS Girls' Basketball game vs. Faith has been rescheduled to December 19, 2016 in Newell at 4:30
November School Board Meeting Nov. 14, 2016 - link to the agenda http://5il.co/pul
Congratulations to the Newell FFA Ag Communications team. They earned a 2nd place finish at the District 5 Regional competition and will be going to State in December. Members are: Carrie Wetz, Taylor Vavra, Jessica Heil and Caleb Mutchler.
Congratulation to the Newell High School Girls Cross Country team on their outstanding State Performances. Delaney Leber finshed 5th, Kayden Steele finished 14th, Austin Alexander finish 29th and Lexa Burtzlaff finished 33rd; with the above finishes the team finished an outstanding 2nd place as a team. Nathaniel Kirby and Dylan VanDerBoom represented Newell School in the boys division very well with 59th and 97th place finishes. Congratulations all.
Congratulation to the Newell High School Football team on reaching the SDHSAA football playoffs. They will be traveling to Alexandria to face the Hanson Beavers on Tuesday October 25th. The kickoff is scheduled for 5:00MT/6:00CT.
School Board Meeting, Monday, October 10, 6:30, Multi-purpose Room. Agenda posted in Documents, School Board.
PTO Meeting Thursday, October 6, 4 pm in teacher's lounge. Come and share your ideas!
Congratulations to the 2016 Homecoming Queen Tori Gaer and King Sam Orwick,
HOMECOMING SPIRIT DAYS (SEPT 26-30)
Homecoming Spirit Days:
Monday - Twin Day
Tuesday - Hobo Day
Wednesday - ‘Merica Day
Thursday - Destination Day
Elementary: Safari
Middle School: Texas
Freshman: Mexico
Sophomore: India
Juniors: Australia
Seniors: Hawaii
Staff: Jail Guards
Friday- Maroon and White Day
Congratulations to the following Newell High School seniors on being selected 2016 Homecoming Royalty. Sam Orwick, Lane Schuelke, Joe Jackson Taurie Collins, Tori Gaer, Adrianna Weeldreyer. Attendents are Cheyeene McTaggart, Hanna Bense, Dylan VanDerBoom and Johnny Caruso
Dakota Players Theater
The Dakota Players Theater is coming September 19th-24th. Auditions are Monday, September 19 from 4:00-6:00 in Austin Auditorium. Grades K-8 are invited to audition. Practices will start at 4:00 each day, and run until 8:00 for some performers. Practice times for the week will be sent home after auditions. If your child is asked to stay late, please send a sack lunch. Performances will be Friday, September 23 at 5:30 and Saturday, September 24 at 2:00. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students!
Yearbooks from last year are on sale for $45 and may be picked up in the high school or middle school office.
Web link to the School Board Agenda Page:
http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/o/district/browse/2470
School has started. Please slow down and drive carefully when driving by the school. Also, remember the law when meeting or coming upon a stopped school bus.
Activities Calendar for 2016-2017 is now posted on school website. (newell.k12.sd.us) Click on +, then documents, calendars.
Supply List for the coming school year is posted at the school website in documents, flyers & information.
Looking for the Newell Weatherbug link? Scroll to the bottom of the home page. A Weatherbug app is also available for cell phones.
Join us on Twitter by searching for "NewellSchoolDistrict@newellirrigator. Items from this website may also be posted to Twitter.
Newell School has a new official Facebook page. Items from this school website may also post to the Facebook page Search for "Newell School District SD" on Facebook.
We now have a mobile app! Search for "Newell School District SD" in your iOS or Google Play Store.