Newell School District

Policy Recommendations June 2026: https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/documents/school-board/policy-recomendations/688338

June 2026 Meeting: https://youtu.be/L4OV7R-URGQ?si=b0_xDQYrdOaBLI8B

Fiscal Year 2025 Final Audit Documents Now Available
https://aptg.co/Vxlcjt

June 8th Regular Board Meeting Agenda
https://aptg.co/Mgyp-M

We had three athletes qualify to compete at State Track in May. While they competed well, none of them had their best performance of the season. Lucille Ahart and Sam High experienced their first state meet. Sarah Erk also attended. Sarah just barely missed the opening height of 4'10" which was equal to her season best. Lucille ran a really good 2-mile and was only 4 seconds away from a PR. Sam's race didn't go as planned as she hit a hurdle early in the race, so she was off her PR by quite a bit.

Newell hosted a basketball camp last week for elementary kids to attend. Huge thanks to Tristan Hurdle and Blake Volmer from BHSU for coming and leading the camp!

Advanced High Honor Roll
Castillo Tiyana M
de Moraes Paloma B
Donahey Nevada
Erk Sarah K
High Kate
High Samantha
Larson Karley
Mailloux Miya L
McTaggart MKenzie M
Raisanen Jessica
Raisanen Neha R
Togola Soumeyilla
Whitacre Malachi S
Youngberg Orrin T
Yule Jenna M

High Honor Roll
Ahart Evelyn M
Barden Elijah G
Gatzke James B
Johnson Kendra
Krisher Lily Ann
Larson Jacey
Lawson Michael
Mahaffy Bethany A
Neely Tayla A
Niles Lily
Shaykett Kaitlynn M
Stranberg Rachel I
Yates Alex K

A Honor Roll
Bachman Bristol J
Bierman Bianca I
Dennis Arabelle R
Evans Jace R
Rivera Khloe K

B Honor Roll
Franklin Sorley M
Johnston Hayden L
McIntyre Mariah M
Stranberg Justin

Advanced High Honor Roll
Ahart Lucille
McMahon Anna
Raisanen Lillian

High Honor Roll
Eaton Kallie
Bonebrake Annika
Bachman Jessi D
Ahart Iantha

A Honor Roll
Harms Bruno
High Cooper
Kenstler Kyle L
Martin Kylee J
Raisanen Aaliyah
Strain Bailey R
Wonderly EllaFay

B Honor Roll
Allen Aubrey J
Cassidy Gabriella E
Clime Ava L
Dennis Cecilia M
Johnson Zane
Nelson Averi
Schulte Ayricka E
Severson Vandyn J
Shaykett Amber
Suster Rosemary
Whitacre Harper
Wilen Taylen B
Yates Kiley R

May 11th Regular Board Meeting Unofficial Minutes
https://aptg.co/_80tvH

May 6th Special Meeting Unofficial Minutes
https://aptg.co/TYR904

Middle School Girls participated in Women in Science at BHSU. What a great learning experience for these young ladies.

REMINDER: Athletic Banquet May 21st. Questions? dominic.santiago@k12.sd.us

Skills Camp for upcoming 4th-8th grade. Contact Shawn Donahey with questions. 605 295 0052.

Elementary Basketball Camp. Questions? luke.bonefield@k12.sd.us

Middle School Fieldtrip -tour of Fort Meade. Thank you to everyone who helped our students learn the rich history of this establishment. Special thanks to the firemen for their hospitality!

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Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 26th

*Contact Head of Maintenance for More Information:

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It's the last day of school! "Wishing our students, staff, and families a safe and fun-filled summer vacation. Thank you for another wonderful year"

3rd and 4th grade took a trip to the Air & Space Museum, Armadillos, and the park. A great time was had by all and the students were plumb wore out on the bus trip home.

Congratulations Sarah Erk!

Class of 2026's Top 1 Percent Honored
The Class of 2026's top 1 percent of graduating seniors were recognized recently at the 36th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon for their academic achievements throughout their high school career.
Governor Larry Rhoden's office and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students identified as the top one percent of their senior class, from the state's Public, Private and Tribal/BIE schools on Monday (4/27).
Students designated as their high school's honoree(s) received a certificate, a commemorative South Dakota pin and the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with Lieutenant Governor TonyVenhuizen.
"All of you are being honored today because of the impressive things you have done," Lt. Gov. Venhuizen said. "Being in the top 1 percent of your class is truly remarkable. It shows a willingness to work hard. I feel very optimistic about our future."
A sentiment echoed by ASBSD President Shane Roth of De Smet.
"The hard work and dedication these students have put towards their education has been an investment, an investment in their future," Roth said. "As the best and brightest in South Dakota, we hope to see you become the next generation of leaders in South Dakota."
"We need talented and skilled people like yourselves to share your creative ideas and solutions to continue to push our great state forward."