After learning about the revival of art and learning during the Renaissance and Reformation periods, students in Ms. Keizer's World History class tried their hand at creating trading cards of famous artists, writers, and architects from that era.
Andes Central will be celebrating FFA week February 17th - 21st with dress up days, teacher appreciation breakfast, and Ag Olympics at the end of week!
Three students represented Andes Central at the Regional Vocal Contest held in Kimball on February 5th. Emery performed “Greensleeves” and received a Superior or a I; Madilyn performed “A Poor Wayfaring Stranger” and received a Superior or a I; Taylor performed “The Water is Wide” and received an Excellent or a II.
The judges for the event were the vocal professors from Dakota Wesleyan University and Augustana University. They had very impressive and important feedback to help with leadership and performance.
Congratulations Emery, Madilyn, and Taylor on your performances!
Associated School Boards of South Dakota honors & recognizes the Andes Central School District board members during the week of February 17-21, 2025. Congratulations & thank you Andes Central School Board for representing and leading our school district! Members: President Mike Dangel, Vice President Nicki Gray, Will Bennett, Debbie Houseman, Josh Kaczor, Tootie Loeffler, and Kelly Tschumper.
Mr. Brevan Hooks 3rd Grade PE Class participating in their new Spy Kids Game!
Ms. Janish’s kindergarten students made some Valentine crafts this week. They loved this fine motor paper tearing heart collage!
The final Senior Service Learning Showcase for the year is February 19th from 1:30-4pm in the Activity Entrance. We hope to see you there!
Andes Central will be celebrating FFA week February 17th - 21st with dress up days, teacher appreciation breakfast, and Ag Olympics at the end of week!
AC/DC Thunder will host Freeman Academy/Marion @ DC tonight. JV girls will start @ 4pm with 2 quarters only, followed by JV boys. V girls will start @ 6 pm, followed by Senior/Parent Night Recognition, then V boys game. DCS junior parents will also be serving a pork loin sandwich meal starting @ 5:30pm. Games will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/zFzoft9HeVI Good Luck Thunder!!!
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be today, Feb 13th from 4-7pm and Fri, Feb 14th from 9am-12pm. Students will dismiss @ 2:40pm today. There will be no school for students on Friday, Feb 14th and Monday, Feb 17th for President's Day.
Due to the weather conditions, we will have a 10am start tomorrow, February 13th. We will have Preschool. Breakfast will not be served.
Reminder to Andes Central MS/HS students & parents: Andes Central offers homework room after school on Tuesday's & Wednesday's until 4:30pm. For more information, click on the link or contact Mrs. Wilbur at the school. https://5il.co/2wl5o
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Thurs, Feb 13th from 4-7pm and Fri, Feb 14th from 9am-12pm. Students will dismiss @ 2:40pm on Thurs, Feb 13th. There will be no school for students on Friday, Feb 14th and Monday, Feb 17th for President's Day.
Last week, Andes Central held their school spelling bee. The following students placed & will be going to the Regional Missouri Valley Spelling Bee on February 25th @ Andes Central:
1st Grade - 1st place: Evelyn, 2nd place: Adrian, 3rd place: Kailey;
2nd Grade - 1st place: Christina, 2nd place: Evyn, 3rd place: Genesis;
3rd Grade - 1st place: Sully, 2nd place: Heaven, 3rd place: Karliah;
4th Grade - 1st place: Kyvon, 2nd place: Bradley, 3rd place: Keilani;
5th Grade - 1st place: Addisyn, 2nd place: Isha, 3rd place: Ella;
Congrats to the winners & good luck at the Regional Spelling Bee!
Due to the weather conditions, we will have a 10am start tomorrow, February 11th. We will have Preschool. Breakfast will not be served.
JH BBB @ DC has been cancelled today. Wrestling @ Yankton has been cancelled today.
I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream. Andes Central is also screaming for the junior class! When their grade check was run last week, EVERYONE was passing EVERY class. We are proud! Keep up the great work juniors!
The first graders in Mrs. Hellenga's class practiced for the spelling bee by playing spelling basketball. If students spelled a word correctly, they got a point and were able to shoot a basket for a second point. The students had so much fun while practicing their spelling words.
Mrs. Maynard's Physics class is studying how elevators affect weight and normal forces. Thank you to Mel for running the lift for the class.
Tonight, AC/DC Thunder basketball will travel to Colome. There will be no JV games. Varsity girls will start @ 5:30pm followed by Varsity boys. Games will be live streamed at: https://colomecowboyslive.com/ Good Luck Thunder!