Congratulations to our Newell kids Orrin Youngberg 2nd place and McKenzie McTaggart 3rd place in the Patriots Pen essay contest Districts level, so proud of you both!
Do you know a paraprofessional, secretary, kitchen personnel, custodian, bus driver, or librarian that has made a difference in your child's life? If so, please recognize them by filling out a Newell School District Classified Employee of the year nomination form. Forms are due by Tuesday February 1st, 2022. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1787326/2022_classified_staff_employee_of_the_Year_Form.pdf
Tonight marks the start of the 31st annual Girls West River Tourney. The 6:00 game will be Faith vs. Moorcroft, Wy followed by Newell vs. Upton, Wy. Admission to the games: Adults: $5.00 and Students: $3.00. No Activity tickets accepted.
The game will be broadcasted on KBFS.com or 103.1 or www. NFHSnetwork.com
GO IRRIGATORS
Newell School District is looking for a paraprofessional to service students. If you are interested, please fill out job application below and get it to Andrew Fergen at the Newell School by Wednesday January 26th. If you have any questions, contact Andrew Fergen at 605-456-2393 extension 4 or email andrew.fergen@k12.sd.us. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/211114/Employment_application.pdf
Do you know a teacher that has made a difference in your child's life? If so, please recognize them by filling out a teacher of the year nomination form. Forms are due by Tuesday February 1st, 2022.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1780095/2022_Teacher_of_the_Year_Form.pdf
January school board agenda.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1774453/January_2022_Agenda.pdf
Newell School District will be going with a two hour late start on Thursday January 6th.
There will be a 2 hour late start tomorrow January 6th, 2022.
High school and middle school with start with 3rd and 4th period and skip 1st and 2nd period.
No morning practice and the girls basketball team will be in the middle school after school.
There will not be Middle school boys basketball but they may go to the 5th grade basketball practice at 6pm in the middle school.
Stay safe and stay warm!
There will be no A.M. boys basketball practice tomorrow January 5th. It will be after school in the middle school gym.
Middle school and high school will start with 1st and 2nd hours then continue with drive time and 5th, 6th, and 7th hours.
There will be no Middle school boy’s basketball practice.
Newell School District will be going with a two hour late start on Wednesday January 5th.
Girls Basketball game Tuesday, January 4, 2022 vs. Wall has been postponed to January 7th at 2:00.
The girls basketball game vs. Wall, tonight January 4 will start at 4:45. Oder of games are: C game at 4:45 followed by JV and Varsity. It will be parents night.
Newell School District will not be having an afterschool program on Tuesday, January 4th, or Thursday, January 6th. We will resume the afterschool program for the second semester on Tuesday, January 11th.
We had 8 wrestlers at the Harding County invite, placing 9th as a team!
Champion at 285 - Colton Niles
Champion at 145 - Chase VanDerBoom
4th at 106 - Charlie Clements.
Also wrestling and gaining experience
Bodie VanDerBoom
Joe Eaton
Abrym Heinert
Gavin Tesch &
Jorey Clements.
Next tournament is the Mid Dakota Monster in Presho, January 7&8.
Click the following link to see all about the 2021 Leadership Day for the high school and middle school students.
Have a fun and safe Christmas break!
https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/page/leadership-day-2021
December Newsletter brought to you by the HS yearbook class!
https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/page/irrigators-news
December school board minutes.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1747940/December_2021_Agenda.pdf
Newell School is looking for a MS boys Basketball coach starting on January 3rd and ending on March 5th. If you are interested, please contact the school at 456-0102 or email Steve Schoenfish at Steven.Schoenfish@k12.sd.us
Kindergarten readiness tip.
Newell After School Activities would like to invite you to Cocoa and a Craft on Thursday, December 16th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Mrs. Burt our new art teacher will lead us in an ornament-making activity. A special guest will be coming to read to students. Students and their parents or guardians must be registered to participate in this event. We hope to see you there!
Sign-up slips will be in Elementary take-home folders and available in the office for middle and high school students. Please return a form no later than Monday, December 13th if you plan to participate.