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.