The boys finished 1st as a team. Nathaniel Kirby 3rd overall, Garrett Winkler 5th, Tayten smeenk 10th. Mick King 13th and Wyatt Winkler 42nd
Girls finished 2nd
Austin Alexander 4th, Rachel Erk 7th, Lexa Burtzlaff 10th, Stacy Mahaffy 19th, and Sarah Kirby 36th. Both teams will be headed to state next weekend in Huron
Newell Friends of the Fine Arts seeks community members to promote fundraising and other Fine Arts Activities. Interested participants may contact Noreen Yule at noreen.yule@k12.sd.us or Meg English at meg.english@k12.sd.us or the high school office at 605.456.2393
Congratulations! Senior Volleyball players.
Congratulations One Act cast members! Abbie Nelson, Caleb Mutchler, Austin Alexander, Kai Banks, Elizabeth Packard, Annie Miller and Hunter Wetz. Our play this year is Louder, I Can't Hear You.
Due to recent conflict we will not be able to have the HSVB game Friday. The game has been moved to October 29th at Buffalo starting at 5:00.
Pizza sales have begun
CONGRATULATIONS Madison Miller on winning 1st place in Novice Poetry at the Belle Fourche Oral Interpretation Invitational.
Cross Country State (October 26th in Huron) Event Tickets are for sale right now at https://gofan.co/app/school/SDHSAA . Paper tickets are available on-site but you can order your tickets through the website above. There is a small convenience fee that goes to GoFan, not the SDHSAA.
UPDATE - The HSVB game for today (Oct. 11, 2019) in Harding Co has been postponed to Friday October 18, 2019 at 5:30 in Buffalo.
The High School Volleyball game for today vs. Harding Co (Oct 11, 2019) will go on as planned. The bus will leave at 2:15 and the game will begin at 4:00.
The High School Football game for today vs. Harding Co (Oct 11, 2019) will be postponed from tonight to Saturday at 1:00. The bus will leave at 10:30.
All Co-curricular events for Thursday October 10 are cancelled. No MSFB vs Moorcroft and No MSVB vs Belle Fourche/Sundance.
No School in Newell today. Make-up day tomorrow 10/11/19 if weather allows.
Elementary fire safety week coloring contest winners! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place from each grade. Congrats!
Open Position at Newell School District: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/employment-opportunities--22
Dalmatian stop, drop, roll for Fire Week.
Newell School Board Meeting Oct. 14 https://5il.co/aq84
Please join the Newell FFA on Saturday October 12th at 5:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the school for their annual Community Steak Feed. We will be celebrating our sponsors and recognizing our students successes! We will also be hosting a workers auction in conjunction that evening starting at 6:30 pm. Please come support the students.
Pizza sales begin Oct.14th for the GBB team
Rodeo Club meeting: Wed. October 9 - 6:00 p.m. at Butte Electric Building
Calendar change: The HSVB Match vs Dupree on the calendar as October 8 is on Monday October 7th. Game time is still at 5:00, JV & Varsity matches.
Middle school volleyball ball are the LMC champs! Congrats girls!
The MSFB in Lemmon for today (Saturday, october 5th) has been CANCELLED.
Until the Weather Bug station is repaired, we have placed a link to the Newell Wunderground weather station, hosted at Butte Electric, at the bottom right on the school's webpage.
Newell School Board Special Meeting Agenda for ASBSD GAVEL training: https://5il.co/am87
The Newell School District is still looking for the following coaching positions. Asst. MS Girls Basketball and Head MS Wrestling, they both start on October 21st. If you are interested in one of the position please call the school at 456-2393.
The 11th Annual Walk to School day is Oct. 2, 2019 in support of Safe Routes To School. Bus drivers will dropped students off at the North Park and walk with the students to the School. The local Department of Transportation personnel will be present at both cross walks in front of the school to help students cross the highway safely to the school. They will be at the Cross Walks from 7:15 am to 8:00 am. Each student that walks to school will be given a incentive by the DOT. Newell is one of six SD communities registered as Walking!
LMC Cross Country Meet schedule for today (September 30) in Lemmon has been Postpone to October 8th at 11:00 am.
Great Homecoming pep rally!! Thank you Butte County Sheriff’s deputy’s for helping us have a safe walk to the parade.
A few pictures from the Newell Olympics that the senior class puts on for the elementary students as part of the homecoming day festivities.
Thanks to our local EMTs for sharing their time with us
Families - Free and Reduced Lunch status only carried over from last school year until last Friday. If you have not returned an application for the new year, your status may have changed to full cost. Please make sure you have filed a new form for the 2019-2020 school year: https://5il.co/ae2y
Homecoming Coronation. Queen Jessica and King Tucker. CONGRATULATIONS!
I am looking for public input. Do you use the Newell School Weather Bug for your weather information? The sensors were damaged in the Tuesday, 9-17, storm. We are wondering if it is used enough to warrant a new one.
The Irrigator football game vs. Dupree on Friday September 20th will be broadcasted on 93.5 FM or at www.kipiradio.com. The game is set to start at 6:00.
Pro Golfer Toledo Estabon and Abbie Nelson. Abbie caddied today at the Sanford International golf tourney.
The Junior Varsity varsity volleyball quad schedule on Saturday, September 21st has been cancelled. A make up date has yet to be set.
Newell School Book Fair - https://5il.co/a8di
A great day of working together. Newell Staff working on motto words.
Irrigator Football on September 13th vs. Timber Lake is free admission night. We will be celebrating parents night at 6:55 with the game starting at 7:00. See you all at Irrigator Field to support our HS Football team.
At the September board meeting, the board received a Gold Level Board plaque from ASBSD's ALL (Act, Learn, Lead) Program. Newell's School Board accumulated 710 points during the past year. The total point accumulation places them in the #9 rank among the other 148 South Dakota School Districts in ALL points.
The MSFB and MSVB game vs. Harding Co. on Monday September 9 will start at 5:30. Thanks
Thanks go out to the Irrigation District guys for installing new goal posts on the Irrigator Football field. Community help for the success of kids. Thanks
September 2019 Newell School Board of Education Agenda: https://5il.co/a0m4
We had 2 more illegal drive-bys yesterday. Please be safe!!
Please stop when you see a bus stopped with its lights flashing and the stop sign extended. The drivers of the busses have the safety of all the students in mind. Some kids exit the bus quickly, others take a bit longer. PLEASE stop and wait until the lights and signs have cleared. Newell school busses have already had a drive by this year. Your time is not worth a kid's safety or life. Stop when you see the busses' red lights and the stop sign extended.
Newell School District is looking for Line Judges for the HSVB matches. If you are interested in helping please send an email to Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd.us or call 456-2393. Thanks.
Due to an unforeseen event, we are looking for person to volunteer to be the auctioneer at the surplus auction today (10 am). Call 605-456-2393 x4 leave a message if no one answers, or leave a comment on this post. Thank you.
Newell School Shop Surplus Auction
Newell School District
Saturday, August 31, 10:00AM – Multi-purpose Room
— There will be a reserve price on equipment. —
• 1995 Ford F-150, 2 wheel drive,65,000 miles
• 584 International Tractor with loader
• Brush attachment for Skidsteer
• Checkmate Propane Floor Buffer
• Meat Slicer - Bird Manufacturing Industrial
• 2- 205/65/15 Tires
• 3 Point Blade 5FT
• Brushhog Mower 60”
• 553 Bobcat Skidsteer, 1130 Hours
All equipment is sold “as-is, no warranty.”
Newell School is not responsible for equipment repairs.
Equipment will be available on display one hour before auction.
For more information, call Jeremiah Weeldreyer at 605-206-0335.
A Dance Club meeting will be held in the lunch room tomorrow August 30th at 3:45pm. The meeting will last at the most a half hour. We will have a more detailed information packet that we will send home with your child. Parents, you are more than welcome to attend the meeting. If you have questions you can email me at jennifer.heser@k12.sd.us or call the Elementary/Middle School office and leave me a message. We are excited to get started and have some fun plans this year.
Correct link to Aug. 31, 10 AM, Surplus Auction: https://5il.co/9sky
3rd thru 8th grade bb opportunity
There will be a Fall Fine Arts Parent Meeting on Monday, August 26th at 5:00 pm. Please come and join us if your child intends to participate in Art, Choir, Band, Oral Interpretation, Fall Play or One Act Play.
The 2019 - 2020 school year athletics will kick off this Friday night when the Irrigator football team faces Faith. The football game will start at 7:00. Along with the football game the Irrigator Girls' golf team will be presented their 6th place State golf banner at half time . Hope to see you all there to cheer on the Newell Irrigator football team and congratulate the Girls' on a job well done.
The second freshman computer orientation will be on Thursday 8-22-19 in the MPR. Just a reminder all freshman and at least 1 parent/guardian must attend before the student can get their computer. Thanks
August School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/9d38
Parents and Middle School Football Players;
There will be a Middle School Football player and parents meeting on August 12th at 7:00 pm in the Multi Purpose room. All players and parents grades 6th - 8th grade are encouraged to come and talk with the coaches. After the meeting they will be passing out equipment, game schedules, and answering questions which you may have. Practice will start on Tuesday, August 13 at 8:00 am.
A sales lady just stopped at my house (uninvited) with books on different subject areas - She showed me a Math book.
So you are all aware, I barely gave her a minute to talk. I did not look at her books to establish an opinion on what she is trying to vendor.
The Fall Sports Parents meeting for Cross Country, High School Football and High School Volleyball will be held August 8 at 7:00 in the Multi Purpose Room. High School Football equipment will be passed out after the meeting is over. Practices will start on: August 12 - HSFB, August 15 - HSVB, August 15 - Cross Country. If you have any question please email Mr Schoenfish @ steven.schoenfish@k12.sd.us or call the school at 456-2393
Dana Youngberg signs letter of intent to Miles Community College. GOOD LUCK
Dana Youngberg signs letter of intent to Miles Community College. GOOD LUCK
Austin Auditorium gym floor is nearing completion
2019-2020 PreK-8th grade School Supply List: https://5il.co/8wwd
HS supplies are based on course selections
Gym floor work continues
Gym floor continues
Work continues
2019-2020 School Physical Form: https://5il.co/8ncj
Bus Drivers needed
-$12.60 / hr
- avg. 2-3 hours per day
- CDL Required
- Call 605-456-2393
Budget Hearing 7PM Monday July 8, 2019
Revenue and Expense Proposed Budget are listed in the Documents / School Board section of the Newell School Website.
2 -surplus pianos - No cost, but to take possession you must remove from 2nd floor Austin Auditorium (too heavy for elevator) before Aug. 1, 2019. Call Newell School if interested.
:::VOSE AND SONS UPRIGHT: Solid dark wood, in very good shape even though it would be a least 50-60 years old, easy to play with quick action and has a great concert sound.
:::BREMER SPINET:Blonde finish with a very nice sound, approx. 35-40 years old. The ends of the keys are damaged.
June 2019 Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/7yxm
Open "gym" - Summer weight lifting for the middle and high school kids. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. 7- 8 p.m.
Final Results from the state golf tournament. It was a great season looking forward to next year.
Girls 2 day total 621 6th place (they will be bringing home a state plaque)
Abbie Nelson 194 17th place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 210 41st place
Katie McTaggart 217 52nd place
Kelsi Clements 239 68th place
Boys team 562 10th place
Huttson Weeldreyer 180 31st place
Chase VanDerBoom 183 39th place
John Jackson 200 77th place
Hunter Wetz 207 85th place
Results from day 1 of the state golf tournament.
Girls 306 4th place
Abbie Nelson 100 22nd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 22nd place
Katie McTaggart 106 37th place
Kelsi Clements 120 69th place
Boys team 293 13th place
Chase VanDerBoom 94 45th place
Huttson Weeldreyer 95 54th place
John Jackson 104 83rd place
Hunter Wetz 106 88th place
Link to Boys golf: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5340003950353471042
If you would like to follow the golfers at state on Monday and Tuesday here is a link to live scoring and results. You can also download the USGA app. Directions are in the photo.
Boys
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5340054249889879626
Girls
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/5340054249889879626
Headed to state golf.
Results of the last day of state track. Dana Youngberg threw a 111’4” just missing finals by 4 inches! The girls medley team ran a great race coming in 3rd! Kayden Steele ran 5:59.46 placing her 13th in the state!
Great job to all of the athletes this weekend and all season long!
Afternoon session went awesome! Dana Youngberg is coming home with 5th place in shot put with a 37’2”! Austin Alexander jumped a 34’1in placing 4th! Lexa Burtzlaff jumped a 33’10.5” placing her 6th! The girls medley will be running in finals tomorrow morning. Payton Burtzlaff ran a 23.86 in the 200m and 54.21 in the 400m.
Afternoon session went awesome! Dana Youngberg is coming home with 5th place in shot put with a 37’2”! Austin Alexander jumped a 34’1in placing 4th! Lexa Burtzlaff jumped a 33’10.5” placing her 6th! The girls medley will be running in finals tomorrow morning. Payton Burtzlaff ran a 23.86 in the 200m and 54.21 in the 400m.
Morning session is complete for the first day of state track. Kyla Emmert competed in high jump and didn’t quite make opening height but jumped well. Aryann Hoffer came up short of making finals in the 100m hurdles but ran a time of 19.86. And the girls 4x8 team placed 6th with a time of 10.46! Stay tuned for the results of afternoon events!
Results from the region 6B golf tournament today at Hart Ranch. Girls team was region champs and the boys were runner-ups. Both teams will be competing at the state tournament in Yankton June 3-4.
Girls team 316 1st place
Abbie Nelson 101 2nd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 105 tied 3rd
Katie McTaggart 110 8th place
Kelsi Clements 150
Boys team 300 2nd place
Chase VanDerBoom 91 2nd place
Huttson Weeldreyer 101 9th place
Hunter Wetz 108 14th place
John Jackson 109 tied 15th
Good luck to all the golfers at state.
State track bound!
Skills and drills
Thank you to this coaching staff. You did an outstanding job at the lil gator camp
Great day for Newell Basketball
See you tomorrow
See you tomorrow in AA
See you there
The 93.9 the Mix-Vanway Trophy & Award, Inc. Athlete of the Week is Dana Youngberg of Newell High School. Dana will receive a beautiful plaque from Vanway and 93.9 the Mix.
The graduating class of 2019.
Great showing at region track. Came home with a lot of medals and 10 athletes going to state track in Sioux Falls next week. The girls team is also the region champs!
Boys:
Payton Burtzlaff- 200M, 400M
Girls-
Kyla Emmert- high jump
Kayden Steele- 1600M, 3 relays
Dana Youngberg- shot put, discus
Lexa Burtzlaff- triple jump, 3 relays
Austin Alexander- triple jump, 3 relays
McKayLee Mahaffy- discus
Liz Philipsen-shot put
Aryann Hoffer- 100M hurdles
Rachel Erk- 3 relays
The girls qualified in 3 relays: 4x400, medley, and 4x800.
Great job to all the athletes this season! State track will be held in Sioux Falls May 24th-25th.
Golf-Region Tourney @ Hart Ranch has been Postponed to May 23
Baccalaureate is Wednesday, May 15th at Newell Christian Fellowship church. Supper at 6:00 and ceremony at 7:00.
8th grade Celebration!
Thank you to all the volunteer helpers today for our Elem. play day.
Great helpers Great weather
Elementary Play Day
Results from today’s pre region meet at Hart Ranch. Both teams took 1st great job to all the golfers.
Boys team 273 1st place
Chase VanDerBoom 80 1st place
Huttson Weeldreyer 96
John Jackson 97
Hunter Wetz 103
Kai Banks 103
Girls team 299 1st place
Abbie Nelson 93 tied for 1st
Kassidy Weeldreyer 103 tied for 3rd
Katie McTaggart 103 tied for 3rd
Kelsi Clements 116
Megan Jackson 118
Mrs. Opbroek’s 5th grade dissecting owl pellets today.
Great day for Newell track at the LMC in Lemmon. The girls team came home as conference champions and the boys team brought home 3rd! Lexa Burtzlaff was selected as the girls MVP as well! Great job to all the athletes. Payton Burtzlaff prequalified for state in the 200 meter dash and Liz Philipsen prequalified in shotput! We had a lot of PRs through out the team. Our next track meet in next Thursday which is regions.
Results from today’s golf tournament at Belle Fourche. Both teams took 1st. Good job to all the golfers
Boys team: 295 1st place
Hunter Wetz 97 4th place
Huttson Weeldreyer 99
John Jackson 99
Chase VanDerBoom 103
Charlie Clements 109
Kai Banks 112
Caleb Mutchler 121
Girls team: 320 1st place
Katie McTaggert 106 2nd place
Abbie Nelson 107 3rd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 107 4th place
Kelsi Clements 113
Brynn Grubl 118
Megan Jackson 120
Cindy Walfeldt-Brengel, Coach Wilson representing Steven Briedenbach and sons of Kenneth D. Anderson were presented with plaques which will be displayed as the inaugural inductees into the Newell High School Hall of Fame.
Newell School Board May Agenda: https://5il.co/7mo9
Play day will be postponed until Tuesday May 14th starting at 8:30
Volunteer workers meeting will be at 8:15 by the crows nest
Good Morning,
The Newell High School Athletic Banquet is scheduled for May 9th starting at 6:30. Parents and student/athletes we hope to see all of you there to help recognize the accomplishments of the Newell High School athletes. Once again the meat will be provide, so please bring the items listed below. The Banquet will be hosted in the Middle School Gym.
Middle School -10th grade- Side Dish
11-12th grade – Salads
Thanks in advance – We will also be inducting the first class into the Newell Athletic Hall of fame.
Our mathletes are getting ready for their competition at the SD SM&T campus.
The High School Track meet tomorrow, Tuesday May 7th in Rapid City has been cancelled. There will be no make up day.
ELEMENTARY BB CAMP
All volunteers for Play day May 9th we will have a short meeting on the football field at 8:00 am May 9th
The track team had a great showing today in Kadoka! McKaLee Mahaffy got 4th is discus throwing a 103'10! Liz Philipsen got 5th in shot put. Kyla Emmert placed 8th in high jump. Boys team got 6th in the 4x100M relay, 3rd in the medley relay, and Garrett Winkler got 6th in the 3200meter run. Great job today everyone.
Results from the golf tournament today in Lemmon which was also the LMC conference tournament. Congratulations to both the boys and girls teams on winning the tournament.
Boys team 262 1st place
Huttson Weeldreyer 77 1st place
Chase VanDerBoom 88 3rd
John Jackson 97
Hunter Wetz 99
Kai Banks 100
Caleb Mutchler 103
Charlie Clements 104
Girls team 294 1st place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 94 1st place
Katie McTaggert 99 2nd place
Abbie Nelson 99 3rd place
Megan Jackson 104
Kelsi Clements 116
Brynn Grubl 115
Payton Burtzlaff signs Letter of Intent. Congratulations
The Newell High School Athletic Banquet is scheduled for May 9th starting at 6:30. If you played a High School sport come to the banquet to receive an award or support others on your team. Once again the meat will be provide, so please bring the items listed below. The Banquet will be hosted in the Middle School Gym.
Middle School -10th grade- Side Dish
11-12th grade – Salads
Thanks in advance – We will also be inducting the first class into the Newell Athletic Hall of fame.
Newell FFA Banquet. #tAGged
The golf tournament scheduled for Tuesday at Devils Tower has been postponed until Monday May 6th.
Newell School Carnival. 5:30-7:00 PM in the Middle School Gym. Roast beef meal in the Multipurpose room.
Results from today’s Newell Golf Invite.
Boys team 290 1st place
Chase VanDerBoom 92 3rd place
John Jackson 96 4th place
Huttson Weeldreyer 102
Hunter Wetz 102
Girls Team 299 1st place
Kelsi Clements 98 1st place
Abbie Nelson 99 2nd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 3rd place
Katie McTaggert 103 4th place
Great job to all the golfers
Newell Golf Tourney
Cool Day for golf at Newell Invitational
Cool Day for the Newell Golf Tourney
Cool day for the Newell Golf Invitational
MS/HS chorus
MS/HS Spring Concert
ADYM’s meal and awards. (Art, Drama, Yearbook, Music). Meal provided by Friends of Fine Arts.
The HS track and MS track meet in Lemmon for Saturday April 27th has been cancelled. The HS track team will now be attending Sturgis Saturday April 27th.
Newell School Book Fair April 25: https://5il.co/7e0q
Ms bb camp
The STEM night, scheduled for April 24, has been cancelled.
Results from the golf tournament today in Philip. Congratulations to both the boys and girls teams on winning the tournament.
Boys team 279 1st place
John Jackson 89 3rd place (tied for 1st)
Chase VanDerBoom 93
Huttson Weeldreyer 97
Hunter Wetz 104
Kai Banks 115
Girls team 285 1st place
Abbie Nelson 92 2nd place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 94 4th place (tied 3rd)
Katie McTaggert 99
Kelsi Clements 101
Megan Jackson 109
The Easter Bunny visited school today!
Ms bb camp put on by Mr. Decker. Contact him to register or for question
Elem. Basketball Camp May 21st and 22nd.
Garbage art displayed at Reader’s Theatre.
Reader’s Theatre. Rumplestiltskin. Another show at 7 pm.
The Newell Drama Club is pleased to present an Evening of Reader's Theater at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm in Austin Auditorium. Admission is a free-will offering.
Don't forget to stop in and see English I's Recycled Reading Statue Exhibit on your way into the performances.
Cancelled - The Newell Elementary Basketball Fundraiser, originally scheduled for tonight (4/12/19), has been cancelled.
Newell School 2 hour late start 4/12/19
Newell School Make up days-Friday, April 12 andFriday, April 26.
RESCHEDULED-The spring play will be held Friday night at 5:00 and 7:00. Please come out and support all the hard work the students have put in. Thanks.
CHANGE - No School today in Newell 4-11-19 No night events Make- up day will be April 26. Make-up day, for yesterday, is April 12.
CHANGE - No School today in Newell 4-11-19 No night events
The Wall golf meet for Friday, April 12th has been cancelled.
The middle school and high school track meets in Belle Fourche for Friday (April 12) and Saturday (April 13) have been cancelled.
Spring sports pictures have been rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 17. We will follow the same schedule.
Science Fair Results: Rachel Erk 1st place in Biological Science and Sydney Baker 3rd in Physical Science.
Job Openings at Newell School District. Custodian, Bus Driver. View details here: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/employment-opportunities--22
Great first track meet today in Spearfish. About 30 teams attended. We have early state pre-qualifiers already!
Dana Youngberg-shot put
Austin Alexander-triple jump
Lexa Burtzlaff- triple jump
Results from today’s golf tournament at Mitchell with over 120 golfers and 25 teams. Not bad for the first time out this year.
Girls 3rd place team
Abbie Nelson 101 tied 14th place
Kassidy Weeldreyer 101 tied 14th place
Katie McTaggert 107
Kelsi Clements 130
Boys
Huttson Weeldreyer 92
Chase VanDerBoom 93
Hunter Wetz 101
John Jackson 104
April 2019 School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/75ag
Mother’s Tea and Reading Night
NHS Banquet.
Prom - Saturday, April 6, 2019, 7:00 pm.
• Prom Goers should be at the Austin Auditorium by 5:45 pm for Grand March Rehearsal.
• The West Doors will open to the public around 6:30 pm.
• Grand March will begin at 7:00 pm.
• Prom Queen and King will be announced during Grand March.
• There will be a Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dance immediately following Grand March.
• All visitors will be asked to leave after the Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dances, so prom goers may enjoy their evening.
• The Dance will end between 11:30 pm and Midnight.
• Students will have 30 minutes to change and return to the Multi-Purpose Room for Post-Prom. **Post-Prom attendees must return their signed permission forms.**
• Have a safe and enjoyable Prom !!
There will be no track meet in Douglas on Monday April 1st. There will not be another make up date.
Mother’s Tea and Reading Night
When: Thursday April 4, 2019
Where: Newell Elementary Library
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
We would like to invite Mothers, Grandmas and ladies of the household to come and share a story or two with your children. You may bring your favorite story from childhood, or your son or daughter’s favorite story to share. We will also provide books for you to read.
Most of all we need YOU to spend an hour reading stories and enjoying a cup of tea or hot chocolate with your child.
Please enter through the North Door by the library
The High School track meet for Saturday in Douglas has been moved to Monday, April 1st.
Dana Youngberg - This week's Subway Athlete of the Week! https://www.kotatv.com/content/sports/Dana-Youngberg-Subway-Athlete-of-the-Week-507760501.html?fbclid=IwAR1ag_LU105v3DuP8bTYA-_rT6Zbw4TSYHWqNWDsX_YdOzvUnDHpPxtCvwA
Tuesday of the senior trip. Daytona International speedway tour, Joe’s Crab Shack on the Pierre at Daytona Beach, Kennedy Space Center your, and finished the night at fun spot for a few rides.
Come watch Dana, Payton, And Brock play in the Northern Hills Senior All Star game Friday night
Sunday of the senior trip was just a relaxing day at the beach.
Saturday of the senior trip airboat ride, icon Orlando, titanic museum, and other sites along international drive.
A few pictures from Friday of the senior trip to Orlando at SeaWorld.
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the Newell School Board Election to be held on April 9, 2019, will close on MARCH 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-892-4485 .
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at (www.sdsos.gov or a county provided website with a link to a voter registration form - insert one option or the other).
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.
Newell School Board Special Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/6zt5
Down Syndrome Awareness
Newell FFA team members waiting for start of Newell CDE.
Staff and Students learning how to be #championsforever with the Bruce Crevier Family - SpinTacular
Book Fair at the Newell School: Tuesday and Thursday after school and during Parent Teacher Conferences in the MultiPurpose Room: https://5il.co/6xlz
We are having School today - 2 hours late. News Center1 is incorrectly listing Newell School's status.
Friday, March 15, 2019 - School and Buses 2 hours late. Buses where possible. Contact your bus driver. No A.M. preschool. There will be P.M. preschool.
No School Thursday March 14, 2019. Make-up days March 15, 22, 29
Newell School District - Closed March 13, 2019. Make-up day is March 15, if possible.
Starting today, March 12, 2019 - Snow days will be made up on the Friday following the snow day. The day will be noted in the snow day phone call.
March - Newell School Board Agenda: https://5il.co/6trt
Tuesday March 5, 2019 - No School
2 hours late start. Tues. 3/5/2019 Buses on plowed roads only. Contact your bus driver. No A.M. Pre-School
No School March 4, 2019. This is a change from our earlier status.
School 2 hours late March 4. Buses on plowed roads only, contact your bus driver.
The boys fought hard tonight but came up short losing to lemmon by a score of 63 to 57.
Newell Staff celebrating 100 days!
The game between Newell and Lemmon tonight (2-27-19) will be broadcasted on www.nfhsnetwork.com. You will have to search for Lemmon School and it will bring up a link to the game. It will be pay per view so you will have to buy a subscription to watch it. The game will also be on KBJM 1400am or www.KBJM.com
1st Grade celebrating 100 days of learning.
7-9th grade ski trip - Ski School pictures
The Newell boys basketball team won their opening round Region 8B basketball game over Dupree. The second round will be held Wednesday February 27th in Lemmon at 6:00. Good luck.
First run with the new Strider bikes. It is wonderful to have new equipment to learn new skills in PE class.
6th annual Character Walk for read across America week in the elementary. We had great participation with creative characters!
According to SDCL 13-7-13 each candidate’s position on the ballot shall be chosen by lot by the Business Manager and each candidate may be present or represented when the position on the ballot is being determined.
This is to notify you that we will be drawing by lot on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 4:30P.M. in the Newell School Business Office.
First round of Region 8B Newell vs. Dupree will be held Tuesday February 26th at 5:00. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE. Please help spread the word to all Irrigator fans.
Monday 2/25/19 - 2 hour late start today
The first round of boys basketball regions has been postponed from Monday (2-25-19) to Tuesday (2-26-19). The game will still start at 6:00. The remainder of the region games have not been set yet.
Emergency Electronic Meeting Notice: 2/24/19 Each school board member will be called individually to have a consensus conversation about the possibility of a Wednesday night playoff Boys BB game. The game conversation is due to weather. Superintendent Dutt will also attempt to contact area clergy.
The boys basketball team will start their post season Monday February 25 at 6:00 with a home game vs Dupree.
Newell Gbb season comes to an end tonight with a 59-27 loss to Faith in the region semi finals
Tonight's Girl's BB game will be broadcast on 980 am or live on kdsj980.com -- 5:30 p.m.
Please wear maroon and white to the Gbb game tomorrow night - Newell Gbb team
Checking to see if there would be any interest in taking a Pep Bus to Lemmon for the Girls' Basketball game Thursday, 2-21-19 (Region Game). We would charge $10 per person to ride the bus. This will give you a ride to and from the game. You would need money to get into the game. Open to High School students, parents/grandparents, community members. Younger students may ride with a parent. We would need to have at least 30 riders to make it work. We would leave the School at 3:00. Students will need a parent call school to be dismissed early. If you are interested in riding please contact Sabrina Harmon at 605-381-9136. We need to know ASAP to make arrangements so please let us know ASAP. Let's show the girls they have our support. Good Luck Lady Irrigators.
Staff attending #culturize presentation by Jimmy Casas in Lemmon.
The girls basketball team beat McIntosh tonight by a score of 44 to 37. With the win the girls have earned a game against Faith on Thursday February 21st at 5:30. The game will be played in Lemmon.
Theme for tonights GBB game is " I hate winter". Come to the game in your crazy get ups.
Game starts at 6
Girls BB senior parent night
Girls BB senior parent
Boys BB senior Parent’s
Organized chaos or maybe just chaos. Newell AAU Presidents’ Day Wrestling tournament in Austin auditorium.
Gbb practice is at 3pm on monday.
Parents night is still monday night
Monday February 18th boys basketball vs Timber Lake starting at 5:00, JV and Varsity. Parents nights for both boys and girls will be: boys parents night before start of varsity game, girls parents night will be at half time of the varsity game.
Tuesday February 19th girls Region 8B basketball will start for the Irrigators. The girls will play McIntosh in Newell starting at 6:00, Varsity only. Use the following link to see the rest of the girls region 8B bracket:
http://www.sdhsaa.com/Athletics/GirlsSports/Basketball/BracketsB.aspx
SDHSAA Region 4B Results for Newell
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Patrick Hamling (13-19) place is unknown and scored 3.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 13-19 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jonathan Lewis (Custer/Edgemont) 28-14 won by fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 13-19 (Fall 0:58)
Cons. Round 2 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 13-19 won by tech fall over Lucas Kanta (St. Thomas More) 3-18 (TF-1.5 3:40 (15-0))
Cons. Round 3 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 13-19 won by decision over Quinn Moon (Philip Area) 9-18 (Dec 7-4)
Cons. Semi - Jacob Harris (Lead-Deadwood) 21-25 won by fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 13-19 (Fall 0:52)
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Marvin King (28-20) place is unknown and scored 7.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Marvin King (Newell) 28-20 won by fall over Jacob Hoffer (Lyman) 13-21 (Fall 1:53)
Quarterfinal - Irail Griffin (Custer/Edgemont) 33-16 won by major decision over Marvin King (Newell) 28-20 (MD 11-1)
Cons. Round 2 - Marvin King (Newell) 28-20 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 - Marvin King (Newell) 28-20 won by tech fall over Caven Holley (Stanley County) 19-19 (TF-1.5 4:00 (17-2))
Cons. Semi - Kurtis Mooney (Bennett County) 25-12 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 28-20 (Fall 0:42)
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Wyatt Winkler (4-20) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Mason Heath (Bennett County) 32-17 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-20 (Fall 1:11)
Cons. Round 1 - Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-20 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Logan Sauder (St. Thomas More) 30-21 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-20 (Fall 1:51)
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Caleb McGregor (35-19) place is unknown and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 35-19 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 35-19 won by fall over Isaac Cliff (Stanley County) 21-22 (Fall 2:36)
Semifinal - Levi Mines (Custer/Edgemont) 34-3 won by major decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 35-19 (MD 13-4)
Cons. Semi - Pratt Williams (Lead-Deadwood) 28-18 won by decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 35-19 (Dec 10-6)
No qualifiers this year all of the wrestlers competed very well and had a very good year.
No 8tb grade tourney in newell today and our 7th grade will not be going to hill city. Thanks.
GBB Newell 50 Harding Co. 30
Newell School Board of Education has 4 openings. Nominating petitions can be picked up starting January 25, 2019. https://5il.co/67ab Deadline to return completed petitions is Feb. 22, 2019. Next Friday by 5 p.m.
Deputy Miles helping serve lunch today. Thank you!
2019 Science Fair Award Winners.
GBB Newell 37 New Underwood 42
Newell vs. New Underwood gbb can be seen on New Underwood school home page it is a youtube link. Jv varsity both
The Strider Bikes are here!!! Our donors are Ryan and Kristi McFarland, the Founders of Strider Bikes. Thank you!!! Kindergarten PE will begin using them this week.
Caleb McGregor presenting Farm to School-local beef in schools to Newell School Board.
If you would like to order a state wrestling shirt you can do so by using the link below. All orders must be placed by Feb. 18th at noon. They will be picked up on Thursday the 21st and brought to the school.
https://alpineimpressions.net/product-category/newell-wrestling/
Today’s wrestling results:
Badlands Brawlers Wrestling Tournament Results for Newell
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Chase VanDerBoom (32-22) placed 1st and scored 18.0 team points.
Round 1 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-22 won by decision over Thane Simons (Philip Area) 2-1 (Dec 4-2)
Round 2 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-22 won by fall over Damon DuBray (Bennett County) 13-24 (Fall 0:22)
Round 3 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-22 won by fall over Gage Ravellette (Philip Area) 17-16 (Fall 5:05)
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Patrick Hamling (11-17) placed 3rd and scored 7.0 team points.
Round 2 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 11-17 won by fall over Trey Fuller (Faith) 1-21 (Fall 1:51)
Round 3 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 11-17 won by fall over Trey Tetrault (Bennett County) 4-17 (Fall 0:33)
Round 4 - Quinn Moon (Philip Area) 8-16 won by decision over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 11-17 (Dec 6-4)
Round 5 - Jared Harris (Bennett County) 41-4 won by fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 11-17 (Fall 0:28)
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Marvin King (26-18) placed 3rd and scored 7.0 team points.
Round 1 - Marvin King (Newell) 26-18 won by fall over Aiden Pond (Pine Ridge) 0-4 (Fall 0:44)
Round 2 - Hunter Peterson (Philip Area) 19-0 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 26-18 (Fall 3:31)
Round 3 - Kurtis Mooney (Bennett County) 23-10 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 26-18 (Fall 3:20)
Round 5 - Marvin King (Newell) 26-18 won by fall over Devon Arends (Rapid City Central JV) 15-12 (Fall 1:17)
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Wyatt Winkler (4-18) placed 5th and scored 0.0 team points.
Round 1 - Hugh Groves (Faith) 19-10 won by tech fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-18 (TF-1.5 3:29 (19-4))
Round 2 - Colby Fitch (Philip Area) 21-14 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-18 (Fall 2:20)
Round 3 - Mason Heath (Bennett County) 28-15 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-18 (Fall 1:00)
Round 4 - Isaiah Johnson (Bennett County) 16-19 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-18 (Fall 1:02)
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Caleb McGregor (34-17) placed 2nd and scored 10.0 team points.
Round 1 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 34-17 won by major decision over Landin Winter (Rapid City Central JV) 20-23 (MD 14-2)
Round 2 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 34-17 won by major decision over Greyson DeVries (Philip Area) 15-19 (MD 17-4)
Round 4 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 34-17 won by fall over Jeremiah Cottier (Pine Ridge) 0-4 (Fall 0:54)
Round 5 - Weston Ireland (Bennett County) 35-8 won by major decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 34-17 (MD 10-0)
There will be no boys and girls basketball games Friday February 8th vs Timber Lake. A make up date has not been set. Please help spread the word. Thanks for supporting Irrigator Athletics.
No School Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019; No practices, No activities.
Due to the weather forecast for Feb. 8 this is the game schedule with Timber Lake: -- [ 1:00 - JV girls game 6 minute quarters followed by JV boys game 2-6 minute quarters ]--[ 2:30 - GBB parents night 12 minute warm up ]--[ 4:00 - BBB parents night; 12 minute warm up]
Newell School Board of Education Meeting Agenda February 2019: https://5il.co/6gjw
Registration is now open for Kindergarten/Preschool Round up. Call or stop in to the elementary office to register
Newell Drama Club is pleased to announce the cast of Lockdown.
Ms. Karsh - Hailey McCann
understudy Mercedes Shaykett
Sarah- Trinity Henry
Mark- Hayden Taigaafi
-understudy Lizzy Phillipsen
Chelsea- Rhiannon Freeman
Tyler Barnett-Tristan Bartlett
Liz- Madison Miller
Phil- Eli Meyers
understudy -Evan Byrom
Adam - Josh Stomprud
The Grade 9 Student- Destiny Egleston
PA Announcer - Lizzy Philipsen
-understudy Ashley Wallace
Stage Manager- Kendra Wetz
Play practice begins on Wednesday 2/6 at 6:30 am in Mrs. Carrier's room in AG/SCI building.
Music Students will not be going to Regional Contest today in Rapid City.
GBB Newell 43 Sundance 40
Newell School Board of Education has 4 openings. Nominating petitions can be picked up starting January 25, 2019. https://5il.co/67ab Deadline to return completed petitions is Feb. 22, 2019.
Newell Gbb game tomorrow in sundance at 7 pm will be broadcasted on KBFS.com or 103.1 FM.
Black Hills Classic Results for Newell
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Chase VanDerBoom (29-22) placed 6th and scored 13.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 won by fall over Alexsys Jacquez (Rapid City Stevens) 6-13 (Fall 3:33)
Quarterfinal - Myles Stefanich (Sundance) 23-7 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 won by fall over Jory McFarland (Newcastle) 24-21 (Fall 2:01)
Cons. Round 3 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 won by fall over Steven Permann (Sturgis) 28-14 (Fall 4:14)
Cons. Semi - Mikael Grace (Custer) 27-10 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 (Dec 5-3)
5th Place Match - Myles Stefanich (Sundance) 23-7 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 29-22 (Dec 6-3)
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Patrick Hamling (9-15) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 9-15 won by decision over Alisha Van Scoy (Rapid City Stevens) 11-16 (Dec 8-4)
Quarterfinal - Zack Soderlin (Rapid City Central) 23-19 won by tech fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 9-15 (TF-1.5 4:23 (18-2))
Cons. Round 2 - Beau Child (Gordon-Rushville) 13-17 won by fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 9-15 (Fall 4:08)
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Marvin King (24-16) placed 7th and scored 7.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Marvin King (Newell) 24-16 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Gunner Rohloff (Sturgis) 13-11 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 24-16 (Fall 1:09)
Cons. Round 2 - Marvin King (Newell) 24-16 won by fall over Jacob Washburn (Hot Springs) 5-21 (Fall 3:30)
Cons. Round 3 - Luke Bodine (St. Thomas More) 9-10 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 24-16 (Fall 3:37)
7th Place Match - Marvin King (Newell) 24-16 won by fall over Nathan McKenney (Belle Fourche) 10-14 (Fall 4:51)
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Wyatt Winkler (4-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Peter Pulling (Sturgis) 19-14 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-14 (Fall 1:21)
Cons. Round 1 - Keyan Mefford (Newcastle) 11-26 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 4-14 (Fall 1:48)
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Caleb McGregor (31-16) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 31-16 won by fall over Gavin Heil (Hot Springs) 8-24 (Fall 1:04)
Quarterfinal - Carl Nash (Sturgis) 9-2 won by fall over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 31-16 (Fall 2:21)
Cons. Round 2 - Cael Citrowske (Spearfish) 14-13 won by decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 31-16 (Dec 10-3)
Wrestling results from the Newell Round Robin:
Charlie went 0-2
Chase went 2-2
Patrick 2-1
Marvin 2-1
Wyatt 2-1
Caleb 3-0
Good job tonight.
The wrestlers would also like to thank all the fans that came to support them.
Newell Wrestling Parent’s night. Senior - Marvin King with his parents.
The Sundance GBB game has been rescheduled to Monday February 4th. The JV will start at 5:30 and Varsity at 7:00
Tonights GBB game in Sundance has been postponed.
Belle Fourche Invitational Results for Newell
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Chase VanDerBoom (24-17) placed 7th and scored 11.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 won by fall over Tyson Durham (St. Thomas More) 11-8 (Fall 3:19)
Quarterfinal - Jacob Brunner (Custer) 26-9 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 (Dec 7-0)
Cons. Round 4 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 won by fall over Makenzie LeBlanc (Douglas) 5-17 (Fall 0:29)
Cons. Round 5 - Thomas McCoy (Belle Fourche) 25-10 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 (Dec 9-2)
7th Place Match - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 24-17 won by decision over Steven Permann (Sturgis Brown JV) 26-11 (Dec 5-4)
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Patrick Hamling (6-12) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Patrick Hamling (Newell) 6-12 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Jacob Wood (Sturgis) 32-4 won by fall over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 6-12 (Fall 1:10)
Cons. Round 2 - Colten Smith (Wright) 8-18 won by decision over Patrick Hamling (Newell) 6-12 (Dec 9-7)
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Marvin King (20-13) placed 6th and scored 13.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 won by fall over Tanner VanScoy (Douglas) 11-11 (Fall 5:51)
Quarterfinal - Mathew Meschke (Dickinson) 23-8 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 (Fall 4:50)
Cons. Round 4 - Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 won by fall over Jacob Washburn (Hot Springs) 5-19 (Fall 1:57)
Cons. Round 5 - Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 won by decision over Cayden Wolfe (Belle Fourche) 20-10 (Dec 10-9)
Cons. Semi - Irail Griffin (Custer) 27-13 won by fall over Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 (Fall 0:39)
5th Place Match - Kayden Mack (Wright) 22-11 won by decision over Marvin King (Newell) 20-13 (Dec 7-2)
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Wyatt Winkler (2-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Taylor Dykes (Hulett) 17-15 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 2-11 (Fall 0:50)
Cons. Round 1 - Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 2-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Logan Sauder (St. Thomas More) 22-15 won by fall over Wyatt Winkler (Newell) 2-11 (Fall 1:00)
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Caleb McGregor (27-14) placed 4th and scored 18.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 won by fall over Pratt Williams (Lead-Deadwood) 20-11 (Fall 3:43)
Semifinal - Tate Nordby (Dickinson) 24-8 won by fall over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 (Fall 2:53)
Cons. Semi - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 won by fall over Elijah Steele (Custer) 20-17 (Fall 2:08)
3rd Place Match - Brett Konst (Sturgis) 25-11 won by decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 27-14 (Dec 8-1)
Wrestling update from day one of the Belle Fourche invite:
Patrick 0-2
Wyatt 0-2
Chase 2-1 in wrestle-backs tomorrow
Marvin 2-1 in wrestle-backs tomorrow
Caleb 1-0 in Semis tomorrow
Wrestling results from the round robin in Lemmon:
Chase went 3-0
Marvin went 3-1
Caleb went 2-1
Reminder the order of tonight's middle school basketball game vs. Spearfish will be changed. The 8th grade will play at 4:15 and 7th grade will follow.
Newell School - 2 hours late Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. No morning Pre-school.
If you would like to pre-order tickets for the SDHSAA state wrestling tournament held in Rapid City on Feb 22nd and 23rd, please let Mr. Phelps know at the school by Monday Jan. 28th. Tickets are $45 for reserved seats and $25 for student general admission. You can also buy tickets at the door. If you would like to pre-order I will need number of tickets as well as a check made out to the school which can be dropped off at the office. If there are any questions please contact Mr. Phelps at the school. Thanks
Results from day 2 of the Chadron invite. Chase and Caleb both finished 4th going 2-2. Marvin finished 6th going 3-3. Overall a good tournament.
NEWELL GBB Newell 65 Hulette 13
The girls and boys basketball games tonight (Friday, January 18) will be on the radio on103.1 FM or KBFS.com.
Wrestling update from day 1 of the Chadron invite. Chase and Caleb both went 1-0 and will be in the semis tomorrow morning. Marvin went 2-1 and will be wrestling in the wrestlebacks tomorrow. Patrick ended the tournament 0-2.
Hands-on learning. Mrs. Erk arranged for kids to learn how to sew and serge.
Dedication of 2018 State Cross Country banners.
NEWELL GBB Newell 36 custer 23
Congratulations to the One-Act Play cast! Annie Miller and Abbie Nelson won superior performance awards, Caleb Mutchler and John Jackson also received nominations. Great job cast of Amelia Once More!
The Newell 4th and 8th grade will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) the end of January and beginning of February. Please look for for a note in your 4th or 8th graders backpack describing this is more detail. If you have questions feel free to contact Cara Muckridge at the school.
Newell School Board of Education has 4 openings. Nominating petitions can be picked up starting January 25, 2019. https://5il.co/67ab
Dedication of Cross Country Banners
There will be a dedication of the SDHSAA state banners for both the Boys and Girls cross country team between the Girls and Boys Varsity basketball games Thursday, January 17. The approximate time will be 7:15.
Great weekend of basketball for the West River Tourney. Here is the final brackets.
https://5il.co/66ge
Tough loss to faith tonight. We will play Moorcroft Wy tomorrow at the Civic center for 3rd place at 3:30
Results from today’s wrestling invite in Newcastle:
Charlie went 0-2
Chase 3-1 for 3rd
Caleb 2-1 for 2nd
January Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/64hq
Newell GBB Newell 54 Rapid City Christian 43. Great team win
NEWELL GBB
Newell 54 McIntosh 34
Wrestling day 2 at Presho:
Caleb went 1-1 to finish 7th.
Overall a decent weekend.
Wrestling update from Presho:
Chase went 2-2
Patrick 0-2
Marvin 3-2
Wyatt 1-2
Caleb 3-1
Caleb made it to day two and will wrestle tomorrow. The rest fell a little short.
Banner Dedication. 2018 3rd Place State Track meet.
Newell GBB Newell 51 Lemmon 54
Tonight's BBB game vs Sundance will be on the radio (January 3rd). It will be on 103.1 FM - KBFS. Approximate varsity start time will be 6:45.
On January 4, 2019 during the GBB/BBB vs. Lemmon Game, Newell School will be recognizing the Girls Track team for their 3rd place finish at the 2018 State Track Meet. The dedication will take place at half time of the boys varsity game Please come out and support the Girls as they get their banner that will be displayed in Austin Auditorium.
Happy New Years!!!! There is a couple of changes to the school calendar: January 3rd - BBB vs. Sundance JV and V (A) 5:30; January 4th - GBB/BBB vs Lemmon (H) 1:00 -order is Girls "C", JVGBB, JVBBB, 4:30 VGBB, VBBB. January 5th - GBB/BBB vs. McIntosh (NO JVGBB), 1:30 JVBBB, 2:30 VGBB, VBBB
January 5th - HSWR @ Lyman Tourney (Fri - 11:00am) (Sat - 9:00am)
GBB PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY DEC 31ST
Newell High School students at Leadership Day. Listening to Holly Hoffman.
GBB Newell 48 Dupree 66
Newell Gbb C team got their 1st game jitters out of the way and played well. Jv team had a nice come back win against wall
GBB Newell 52 Wall 67
Mr. Schoenfish’s high school class, Mrs. Muckridge’s preschoolers, and Mrs. Prices 1st graders got into the Christmas spirit today by getting together for some Christmas coloring.
6-12 Holiday Concert
Wrestling update from today’s Hot Springs Holiday Extravaganza. The day started off a bit rough but finished on a good note. Places were as follows.
ChaseVanDerBoom 6th at 120
Garrett Winkler 7th at 132
Marvin King 3rd at 145
Caleb McGregor 3rd at 160
Wyatt Winkler 8th at 160
Day one results of the Hot Springs Wrestling Invite:
Chase VanDerBoom 1-0 is in the semis tomorrow.
Garrett Winkler 2-1 in the wrestle-backs tomorrow.
Marvin King 2-0 in the semis as well.
Caleb McGregor 2-0 also in the semis.
Wyatt Winkler 0-1 will wrestle in the wrestle-backs.
Good day with all 5 making it to day 2. More results to come tomorrow.
GBB with their 2nd win of the year 58-41
CHANGE: Sorry for the late notice. There will be NO jv girls game today, Friday, December 14th vs. Tiospaye Topa. The boys jv game will start at 2:00, varsity girls at 4:00 followed by varsity boys. Please help spread the word to all Irrigator fans.
Part time position available: http://www.newell.k12.sd.us/employment-opportunities--22
GBB Newell 43 Lead 49
GBB started the year with a win over Bison 66-30
Good day for the wrestlers who competed today at Lusk. Results:
Patrick Hamling 2-2 3rd place @ 120
Chase VanDerBoom 4-1 2nd place @ 120
Caleb McGregor 4-0 1st place @ 160
Charlie Clements went 0-2 but gained valuable experience.
Hopefully next week we will be at full strength and continue to improve.
Newell School Board December 2018 Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/5t5b
Good day for the wrestlers that competed today at the shortened Custer Invite. We were short a few wrestlers, but the 3 that competed represented Newell well. Results are as follows:
Patrick Hamling went 1-1 in the 120 round robin bracket.
Chase VanDerBoom went 2-1 good for 2nd at 120
Caleb McGregor went 2-1 good for 3rd at 160
The MS wrestling tourney in Rapid City for Saturday is CANCELLED.
Due to the impending weather the following events have been cancelled. The LMC MSGBB tourney scheduled for Saturday in Timber Lake is CANCELLED. The 3rd and 4th grade BB tourney in Faith is CANCELLED. Please continue to watch the Newell School Facebook and webpage for further updates.
A few minutes after 5 a.m. the fire alarm in the MS Gym area triggered. After investigation by myself, the custodians and the Newell Fire Department we found no source for the alarm. We are going to have an electrician come in today and inspect some areas of concern.
Great night in Harding Co for the Irrigator wrestlers
Fun classroom activity today. Learning how to use a green screen.
Congratulations to LuAnn Youngberg on winning the Newell High School Wrestling Pellet Grill Raffle. The team would also like to thank everyone that bought a ticket and supported the team. The proceeds will be used to help buy team gear.
Night 2 start of Act II “Air Guitar High” Newell School Theater
At School Theater production “Air Guitar High”
Pizza is here
For your convenience, you can now make online payments with a credit card for your family's breakfast/lunch bill. Read this letter: http://5il.co/5fr5
Change to calendar: NO MSWR in Harding Co. Tuesday, November 13 and on Thursday, November 15th the MSGBB game in Lead will be only one game, 6th and 7th grade.
The County Health Nurse will be at the school to give flu shots on Tuesday, November 20th from 1:30-3:00. If parents would like their children to get a flu shot, the forms are available in the Elementary/Middle School office or at https://5il.co/5lgf
The consent form will need to be completed and returned with a copy of the insurance card to the Elementary/MS Office.
November Newell School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/5jeo
The winter sports parents' meeting will be Thursday, November 8th. The meeting will be in the multipurpose room starting at 7:00. Please plan to attend if you have a HS student participating in girls basketball, boys basketball or wrestling.
Thank you to Newell Hardware for donating project supplies to the Newell School Library.
Thank you to the Jenn and Jay Stomprud Family for donating books to the Newell School Library.
Both donations are greatly appreciated.
Remember that tomorrow is picture retake day. This is a change to the calendar.
Newell School Board Gavel Training from ASBSD. Special Board Meeting Agenda: http://5il.co/5h2g
Calendar Change: Picture retakes have been moved to Monday, November 5th. If a students missed pictures the first time they will need to report to Austin Auditorium when the office calls for them. If any question please call 456-2393
HSVB 8B Semi-Final games will be played in Newell Nov. 1. 6:00 game is Faith vs. Lemmon. 2nd game (35 minutes following end of 6:00 game) is Timber Lake vs. Harding County.
For your convenience, you can now make online payments with a credit card for your family's breakfast/lunch bill. Read this letter: http://5il.co/5fr5
Congratulations volleyball girls on your Region 8B win vs Takini tonight They will now face Timber Lake Tuesday, October 30th at 6:00 in Timber Lake. Congratulations and good luck.
The seniors going on the senior trip will be selling cookie dough. If you would like to buy some contact a senior or let me know and I will send one your way.
Congratulations on a great performance - 2018 All-State Chorus members: Lexa, Jaden, Austin, Caleb and Mrs. Jump.
One week left for the GBB Pizza sales. If you have not been asked yet please dont be offended, most of our team is still out for a Fall sport, or on an FFA trip. If you would like to buy from us let me know and I will send a player your way.
Tuesday, October 23rd, HSVB vs. Faith will begin at 5:30 with the C team playing two sets followed by 2 sets of JV. The varsity will be best 3 out of 5. Thanks
NEWELL GBB Potato feed during PTC Oct 22nd 4:30 to 6:30
The Newell boys and girls has a great showing at the State Cross Country Meet in Sioux Falls today. The boys started the day off with their best races of the season and were rewarded with the best finish in boys school history. The team placed 3rd overall and only 2 points away from a State Championship. Runners included Ben Parrow was 11th, Nathaniel Kirby 17th, and Garret Winkler 35th. The girls followed up with a strong effort of their own. They also in is he'd 3rd overall. Lexa Burtzlaff finished 15th, Kayden Steele 21st, Rachel Erk 23rd, Austin Alexander 46th, and Stacy Mahaffy 5th. The two Newell teams scores were also good enough to be the Combined Team State Championship. Great performances and accomplishments all around. Can't ask for a much better way to finish a season.
Coach Kyle Sanderson
Congratulation to the Newell Cross Country Team. The girls placed 3rd in the state AND the boys placed 3rd in the state!! Plus they placed 1st in the Combined Team Score. Way to go Irrigators!! There will be a congratulations ceremony Tuesday night between the JV and Varsity Volleyball games.
NEWELL GBB Potato feed
Oct 22nd 4:30
Newell GBB Pizza sales start tomorrow Oct 15th at noon.
Annual FFA steak feed and meeting.
So so very proud of these girls!! The Newell Irrigator volleyball teams came out on top this weekend winning their brackets in the spearfish tourney. Our season is over with the 8th grades record being 13-3 and 7th graders being 15-2! Congrats to all the other newell teams that won this weekend as well! Go Gators!
The Newell cross country teams ran their region meet in Philip today. Top 20 individuals and top 3 teams get to move onto to state. Every newell runner finished in the top 12.
Boys finished Runner-up to White River
Nathaniel Kirby 8th
Ben Parrow 9th
Garrett Winkler 12th
Girls won the Region team title.
Lexa Burtzlaff 3rd
Rachel Erk 4th
Kayden Steele 8th
Stacy Mahaffy 9th
Austin Alexander 12th
Both teams will be competing in Sioux Falls next Saturday at the State Cross Country Meet.
There will be no JV game today in Oelrichs. The varsity game will begin at 4:00. Please help spread the word.
NEWELL GBB Pizza sales start monday Oct. 12th at noon
The Kindergarten class was in Rapid City visiting the Fire Station and Mystic Range Forest Station today. News center 1 KNBN followed their tour and filmed the students. They will likely be on the news tonight and in the morning.
Due to the expected weather conditions for tomorrow Wednesday, October 10th the Region Cross Country Meet has been moved to Friday, October 12th at 11:00 in Philip. Their will only be varsity races, the middle school and JV will not have races. Please come out and support the Newell Irrigators as they run for a chance to compete at the SDHSAA state meet. Good Luck
The HSVB Triangular with RC Christian and Edgemont scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th has been postponed until a later date. Please continue to look at the Newell School Facebook and webpage for more information.
Newell School Board October 2018 Meeting agenda: http://5il.co/55ij
Cast members for the one act play "Amelia Once More" are: Abigail Nelson, Caleb Mutchler, Annie Miller and John Jackson. Congratulations!
Due to the forecasted change in weather for Thursday evening; DAD's Night has been postponed to a later date. Please continue to view the Newell School Facebook page and Newell School Website for further information.
A clarification on the school calendar. The HSVB game scheduled October 2nd is AT DUPREE starting at 5:00. This is a correction on the school Calendar. Please help spread the word. Bus will leave the school at 2:45
MS volleyball and football traveled to Harding County tonight to take on the ranchers. Football game got called early due to lightning with Newell coming up short by 2 points. The volleyball teams won both games bringing their records to 7-0 for the 7th graders and 5-0 for the 8th grade team! Good job boys and girls!
Thank you to Mrs. Heupel and Mrs. Wamsher for the notes of encouragement!!
Another successful night for Newell athletics! The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams won both of their games and the middle school football team won one game and came up a little short in the next.
Great job Irrigators!
Congratulations to the cast of our Fall Production! Madison Miller, Mercedes Shaykett, WIll Timm, Evan Gray, David Morrell, Lizzy Philipsen, Eli Myers, John Jackson, Austin Alexander, Joshua Stomprud, Kai Banks, Sydnee Kjellsen, Dameon Sackett and Triston Bartlett.
SEP 17th to SEP 20th MENU 2018-2019 http://5il.co/4v1i
Newell EMT's visited the HS Health class today. They showed us how to stabilize a patient.
Thanks Bailey, Don, and Casey
Stocking caps are in just in time for the football game. Stop by Mr. Wince's room for your supplies
Remember the homecoming parade will start Friday at 12:30 and will be running down main street.
HOMECOMING 2018 Queen Dana Youngberg and King Marvin King
HOMECOMING 2018
September 10, 2018 6:00 p.m. (Note change of time) Newell School Board Meeting Proposed Agenda: http://5il.co/4rli
Newell Drama Club Schwanns fundraiser is now underway! The Drama Club will earn 20% of all online food purchases and 40% of all gift card purchases. Our campaign continues through December. To order, just click on the link below, then click on the red “Shop Now” button. Thank you!
https://www.schwans-cares.com/campaigns/41105-newell-drama-club
The September school board meeting will start at 6 PM. Agenda will be posted later in the week.
I added a few motivational quotes on the walls in the middle school restrooms.
Cross Country in Faith on Friday August 31st will start at 9:00 at Durkee Lake, East of Faith on HWY 73 3 1/2 miles.
MENU SEP 4TH TO SEP 6TH http://5il.co/4nga
There will be no HSVB in Oelrichs Thursday, August 30th. Please watch the Newell School website/Facebook page for a makeup date. Thanks
WHAT: BROADCAST OF AWAY GAME
KYDT-FM 103.1 will be broadcasting the Newell Irrigators varsity conference game @ Timber Lake beginning at 6PM.
WHO: We will have a special guest announcer, Andy from KOLY and feature internet audio for high-quality. If internet access is possible at Timber Lake, we will also provide a live video stream on our YouTube channel for KBFS/KYDT. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZxx97IiSppeE1RZxhQnqw).
WHERE TO LISTEN: KYDT-FM 103.1 or www.KBFS.com from your computer or mobile device.
All middle and high school students are invited to an Oral Interp organizational meeting in Ms. English's room in the high school Wednesday morning at 7:15
Gator gear still available but running out of a few sizes. Get your items before homecoming.
Thanks
MENU August 27th to August 30th http://5il.co/4jui
There has been a change to the Middle School Football and Volleyball Schedules. The MSFB and MSVB game vs. Faith scheduled for September 17th has been moved to September 18th. Please make sure that you help spread the word. Please continue to watch the Newell School Website and Facebook page for changes to the Calendar. I would like to remind you if you have any question please feel free to call the school at 456-2393.
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.
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