
Newell School will have a 2 hour late start Monday, March 15th

Newell School District is looking for a seasonal worker this summer to help with maintenance and custodial work. Individual most be over 18 years old and be able to operate lawn mowers, lift over 45 pounds, and basic mechanical skills. If interested fill out the job application below and email to andrew.fergen@k12.sd.us.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/211114/Employment_application.pdf

Newell School District is looking for the following teacher position for the 2021-2022 school year.
Preschool with or without Title
If interested in the position, please email cover letter, resume, South Dakota teaching certificate, and three letters of recommendation to andrew.fergen@k12.sd.us.

Paula Reedy is the 2020-2021 Newell School District teacher of the year! Paula is retiring after 20+ years in the Newell Schools!


Spring individual and winter group pictures scheduled for March 9th, have been moved to March 16th.
Picture packets will be coming home soon.

Updated March school board meeting agenda.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1151146/March_agenda_2021.pdf

Below is the link for elementary character walk that was held. It looks a little different than in the years past but the students still had a great time.
https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/page/read-across-america-week-2021

Individual spring and winter group pictures will be March 16th. That is a change from the calendar.

The Newell irrigators finished their wrestling season this past weekend in Rapid City. Results are listed below.
B-138
Chase VanDerBoom (32-7) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Bosworth (Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney) 29-13 won by major decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-7 (MD 15-5)
Cons. Round 1 - Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-7 won by fall over Jack Neises (Howard) 16-15 (Fall 3:28)
Cons. Round 2 - Bradyn Lhotak (Wagner) 37-10 won by decision over Chase VanDerBoom (Newell) 32-7 (Dec 10-6)
B-195
Caleb McGregor (32-6) placed 4th and scored 16.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 32-6 won by fall over Cole Wellner (Mobridge-Pollock) 19-10 (Fall 0:54)
Quarterfinal - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 32-6 won by decision over Charlie Patten (Parker) 43-7 (Dec 7-4)
Semifinal - Cody Donnelly (Philip Area) 30-0 won by major decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 32-6 (MD 12-0)
Cons. Semi - Caleb McGregor (Newell) 32-6 won by fall over Charley Pravecek (Winner Area) 25-15 (Fall 2:17)
3rd Place Match - Levi Nightingale (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 35-4 won by decision over Caleb McGregor (Newell) 32-6 (Dec 3-0)


The Irrigator Boys Basketball team will start Region 8B play Tuesday (March 2nd) at 6:00 vs. Lemmon in Lemmon.

Newell School District is looking for maintenance/custodian supervisor for the 2021-2022 school year along with a route bus driver. If you are interested in these positions, please fill out an employment application below and send it to the school.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/211114/Employment_application.pdf

We will be having a state send-off for Caleb McGregor and Chase VanDerBoom this afternoon at 3:30pm in Austin Auditorium! Come and wish them luck at state wrestling this weekend in Rapid City!


Don't forget today's the day! Preschool/kindergarten screening for children ages 0-6!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
Newell Lower Elementary
Please enter in the lower elementary doors
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Vision, Speech, and Hearing Screenings



Region 8 Gbb bracket


Calendar Changes:
Thursday, February 18th - GBB/BBB vs Dupree (A)- JV Girls 3:30, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys
Friday, February 19th - GBB vs. Timber Lake (H) - JV Girls 4:00, Varsity Girls
Monday, February 22nd - NO GBB Regions
Tuesday, February 23rd - GBB Regions at High Seed 6:00
Thursday, February 25th - GBB Regions at High Seed 6:00
Friday, February 26th - BBB vs. Timber Lake (H) Varsity only 6:00

Newell School District is looking for certified teachers next year in the following positions:
High school special education teacher
9-12th grade English teacher
K-12th Art teacher
5-12th band and K-12th vocal teacher
If you are interested in this position, please go to the following link for more information:https://www.newell.k12.sd.us/page/employment-opportunities.

Free screening for children ages 0-6 at the Newell lower elementary school building. Flyer is listed below this link.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1078028/2021_screening.pdf

The GBB/BBB game tonight vs Timber Lake has been postponed. A date has not been set yet. Thanks and please spread the word.

MSBB vs. Lead tonight (Thursday, February 11th) has been cancelled. Please help us spread the word.