The Girls Basketball Great Plains Conference will be tomorrow, January 23rd @ Avon. AC/DC will take on Corsica-Stickney @ 8pm for the Conference Championship Game. The games will be live streamed starting at 10am. Go to YouTube and search "Avon Pirates Live". The games will also be broadcast live on KDKO 89.5 FM. Face masks are required. Good Luck Lady Thunder🖤⚡🏀🖤⚡🏀
Andes Central School District has an opening for a Bus Route Driver. If interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office at 605-487-7671 by Friday, February 5, 2021.
Tomorrow is the last day for the AC/DC Cheer Fundraiser. Click on this link https://stores.inksoft.com/acdc_cheer_fundraiser/ to order your AC/DC Thunder Apparel. You can select to have the items shipped to you or select no shipping & the items will be delivered to Andes Central School.
If you plan to attend the DH Basketball Games tonight at Avon, face masks are mandatory. MS BBB @4pm/JV Boys & Girls @ 5pm/V Girls @ 6:30pm/V Boys @ 8pm. Tonight's Varsity games will be live streamed at liveticket.tv Go Thunder!!!
Congratulations to Xavier Hare who reached 1000 points at the Basketball game Tuesday night! Great Job Xavier🏀⚡🏀⚡
As of 01/21/2021 @ 9:00am- Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-0 Elementary Students
-0 MS Students
-1 HS Student
Quarantined:
-0 Staff
-4 Elementary Students
-1 MS Student
-1 HS Students
If you are attending the DH Basketball games tonight at DC, they will be having a Pulled Pork Sandwich Meal starting at 5pm. This is a free will donation.
AC/DC Thunder will be hosting Corsica/Stickney in DH Basketball tonight at Dakota Christian. JV Girls @ 4pm/JV Boys @ 5:15pm/V Girls @ 6:30pm/V Boys @ 8pm. The varsity games will be live streamed at http://acdc.liveticket.tv/
The MS Boys Basketball games scheduled for today vs Gregory @ LA will now start at 4pm.
AC/DC Thunder Basketball will host Mitchell Christian at DC tonight. No JV Girls Game, JV Boys @ 5:15pm, V Girls @ 6:30pm, V Boys @ 8pm. The varsity games will be live streamed at http://acdc.liveticket.tv/ Good Luck Thunder⚡🖤⚡🖤
The Andes Central Elementary Student Council presented a donation of $300 to the ROCS Food Pantry. Back Row L-R: Darci Bultje and Taylor Brooks; Front Row L-R: Sadie Antelope, Mikayla Svatos, Aiden Thompson, and Mila Hopkins.
The AC/DC Cheerleaders are selling Thunder apparel for a fundraiser. Click on the following link to place an order. The fundraiser closes January 22nd. Items are estimated to arrive around February 8th. https://stores.inksoft.com/acdc_cheer_fundraiser/
Attention Andes Central Parents/Guardians: If you are experiencing homelessness, please refer to the McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act brochure on our website under Documents-Annual Notifications, or Policies JLG and KLF which is located under Documents-District Policies.
As of 01/13/2021 @ 11:30am- Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-0 Elementary Students
-0 MS Students
-1 HS Student
Quarantined:
-0 Staff
-3 Elementary Students
-0 MS Students
-3 HS Students
AC/DC Thunder Basketball will be hosting TDA tonight at Andes Central. If you plan to attend, we ask that you practice social distancing when possible and face masks are recommended. We will also be live streaming the varsity games at http://acdc.liveticket.tv/ Good Luck Thunder!!!
Andes Central School has Yearbooks for Sale!
2020 - $15
2018-2019 - $10
2017-Older - $5
We also have a few yearbooks from the 90's. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please contact Erica in the Business Office at 487-7671. Thank you!
If you plan to attend the DH Basketball games at Burke today, masks are required. Maximum of 4 attendees per family and you name must be on the list or you will not be granted admittance to the game. Student body from both teams will be admitted. If you are not able to attend, the Varsity Games will be live streamed at http://acdc.liveticket.tv/ Good Luck Thunder!
As of 01/06/2021 @ 11am- Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-0 Elementary Students
-0 MS Students
-0 HS Students
Quarantined:
-0 Staff
-5 Elementary Students
-1 MS Student
-3 HS Students
AC/DC Thunder Wrestling travels to Niobrara today. The meet starts @ 6pm and will be live streamed at https://striv.tv/channel/niobrara/
If you plan to attend the Middle School Boys Basketball games at Corsica/Stickney today, masks are required. Game time is 4pm in the Elementary Gym in Corsica. Thank you.
Reminder: Classes will resume tomorrow, January 4th. Thank you.
If you plan to attend the double header in Gregory today, the school asks that you social distance & face masks are recommended. Thank you.
As of 12/22/2020 @ 12pm- Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-1 Elementary Student
-1 MS Student
-0 HS Students
Quarantined:
-1 Staff
-5 Elementary Students
-1 MS Student
-3 HS Students
Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm tomorrow, December 22nd for Christmas Break. Classes will resume Monday, January 4th. Have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year🎄❄️🎅☃️
Updated schedule for the DH Basketball Games tomorrow night, December 19th vs Scotland @ Andes Central:
2pm - C girls game- Main Gym
3:30pm - JV Girls - Main Gym
5pm - JV Boys - Aux Gym
5pm - V Girls - Main Gym
6:30pm - V Boys - Main Gym
The Preschool Christmas Concert has been posted. You can find it on our website and Facebook page. Thank you.
Mr. Holmes 7th grade shop class has been working hard on their bird house project. Great job kids!!! 🐦🏡🐦🏡
Update to tonight's schedule for basketball vs Gayville-Volin:
-JV Girls @ 5:15pm - Main Gym
-JV Boys @ 6:30pm - Aux Gym
-V Girls @ 6:30pm - Main Gym
-V Boys @ 8pm - Main Gym
***In order to encourage social distancing, Andes Central asks that you arrive shortly before your athlete plays & that you depart after they have concluded their playing time. Masks are strongly encouraged. Thank you.***
Andes Central National Honor Society students donated treats to fill Christmas bags for the nursing home residents. ❄️🎄☃️
As of 12/16/2020 @ 10:00am- Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-1 Elementary Student
Quarantined:
-0 Staff
-2 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-4 Elementary Students
The Andes Central School 2020 Christmas Concert videos have been posted. You may find the videos on our Facebook page and our website. Thank you.
Congrats to the MS Girls Basketball Team who won the Avon Tournament on Saturday! Great job Thunder🏀⚡🏀⚡
If you plan to attend the basketball games at Ethan tonight, they have a few requirements: All fans must bring their ticket voucher with them or they will not be allowed into the games. These vouchers were given to coaches to hand out to basketball players. They encourage social distancing and wearing a mask. Please vacate the building after the contest concludes. Thank you.
If you can't make it to the Double Header basketball games tomorrow night at Dakota Christian vs Platte-Geddes, click on the link to watch it live. JV Girls @ 4pm, JV Boys @ 5:15pm, V Girls @ 6:30pm, and V Boys @ 8pm. Good Luck Thunder!!! https://youtu.be/PLylN7KlofM
As of 12/09/2020 @ 1:45pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-0 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-1 Elementary Student
Quarantined:
-2 Staff
-4 HS Students
-1 MS Student
-8 Elementary Students
Andes Central School's Christmas Concert will look a little different this year. We will not be having a live performance, but instead we will be recording each group this week and will post them to our website/social media. Once all performances have been recorded we will post them and notify you when they are ready to view. Thank you.
The Andes Central Boosters has merchandise for sale:
T-Shirts $10
Raglan Shirts $20
Hats $15
Socks $10
Decal $5
Pop Socket $5
Please contact Jayme Bergin at 491-2966 if interested.
As of 12/02/2020 @ 12:15pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-1 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-2 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-3 Staff
-10 HS Students
-2 MS Students
-13 Elementary Students
As of 11/24/2020 @ 12:25pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-2 Staff
-3 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-1 Elementary Student
Quarantined:
-6 Staff
-14 HS Students
-8 MS Students
-11 Elementary Students
School will dismiss at 2:30pm today and there will be no school November 25th-27th for Thanksgiving Break. Have a safe & happy Thanksgiving.
If you plan to attend the MS GBB Tournament in Gayville-Volin tomorrow, they have a couple guidelines for the event: If you have any symptoms or are a close contact, please stay home. Please wear a mask & social distance where possible. Thank you.
The AC/DC Thunder Volleyball Awards will be Monday, November 23rd @ 7pm in the Main Gym at Andes Central School. If you plan to attend, please wear a mask & social distance. Thank you.
It's that time of year again for Krispy Kreme Donuts! Andes Central Junior Class & FCCLA students are now selling Krispy Kreme Donuts through December 15th. Please contact one of these students or their advisors to place an order.
As of 11/18/2020 @ 12:35pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-1 HS Student
-0 MS Students
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-3 Staff
-10 HS Students
-6 MS Students
-19 Elementary Students
The AC/DC Cross Country Awards will be held at 4pm tomorrow, November 18th at Dakota Christian School.
The flu vaccination clinic offered to all PK-12th grade Andes Central students, has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 19th at the school. If you need a form, you can find it on our website under Menu-Documents-Parents. Forms are also available in the offices. Please turn in this consent form by Wednesday, November 18th if you would like your child to receive a flu vaccination. Thank you.
Andes Central School will be having a Surplus Auction Saturday, November 14th @ 10am at the Old High School located at 400 School St. For a complete listing and pictures, go to www.sdauctions.com.
Andes Central School District will have regular in-school instruction beginning Monday, November 16th. Activities will resume and buses will run their normal schedule. Grab & Go meals will no longer be offered. Staff & students will need to report to school at their regularly scheduled time. Thank you.
As of 11/11/2020 @ 2:15pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Students
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-4 Staff
-2 HS Student
-2 MS Students
-14 Elementary Students
The Veteran's Day Program scheduled for today at Andes Central School has been cancelled.
Reminder for MS/HS Students this week during Remote Learning: Please make sure you are logging into your Google Classroom to check into your classes. Please see the attached instructions. https://5il.co/mxjz
Reminder: AC Students will not report to the school November 9th-13th and activities have been cancelled for the week. Staff will report to work & students will have Full Remote Learning Tuesday-Friday (Information was sent home with students). Grab & Go Meals will be available for AC students Tuesday-Friday this week. Parents must contact the school or fill out the form on our website by Monday @ Noon if you would like meals for your students (Website-Click on the Parent & Enrollment Information Banner). All meals will need to be picked up in the Commons between 11:30am-12:30pm, Tuesday-Friday. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
There will be a Winter Sports Parent Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th @ 7pm at Dakota Christian School for Girls & Boys Basketball. The Wrestling Meeting will be at a later date.
As of 11/05/2020 @ 8:00am - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-2 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Student
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-1 Staff
-1 HS Student
-2 MS Students
-11 Elementary Students
Please use this link for the Flu Shot Consent Form. Thank you. https://5il.co/mq3d
There will be a flu vaccination clinic offered to all PK-12th grade Andes Central students on Thursday, November 12th at the school. Consent forms were sent home with the students. If you need a form, please click on this link https://5il.co/l2a7 or you can find it on our website under Menu-Documents-Parents. Forms will also be available in the offices. Please turn in this consent form by Monday, November 9th. Thank you.
🏐⚡Good Luck to the Lady Thunder who will be traveling to Gregory tonight for Region Volleyball! If you plan to attend, game time is at 7pm and masks are recommended. 🏐⚡
Happy Halloween from Andes Central Preschool! Mrs. Spotted Eagle & Mrs. Harrington's classes celebrated yesterday! 👻🎃🦇🍬🕷️
Happy Halloween from Andes Central School! Have a safe weekend & don't forget to set your clock back one hour Saturday night! 👻🎃🦇🍬🕷️
The November Elementary School Newsletters is now available on the website. It can be found under Menu-Schools-AC Elementary School-Elementary Newsletters.
Congratulations to our AC/DC Cross Country Team who competed at State on Saturday in Rapid City. Lexi Schoenfelder placed 49th and Peter Backes placed 98th. Great job Thunder!!! 👟⚡
As of 10/28/2020 @ 12:00pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-0 HS Students
-0 MS Student
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-1 Staff
-1 HS Student
-2 MS Students
-5 Elementary Students
Andes Central Elementary students attended Fire Safety Prevention today. A huge thank you to the Lake Andes Fire Department for presenting and reminding kids about fire safety. 🔥🚒👨🚒🧯
Andes Central School District had job openings for a Full Time Custodian & Bus Route Driver. These positions are open until November 6th @ 4pm. If interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office or you can apply on our website under Menu-Employment.
Andes Central School District has opening for a Full Time Custodian & Bus Route Driver. Both positions close on November 6th @ 4pm. If interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office or apply on our website under Menu-Employment. Thank you.
If you plan to attend the Varsity Volleyball Match @ 6:30pm tonight @ Mitchell Christian, they have a couple of COVID Guidelines: 1. Masks are not required, but are strongly encouraged to be worn by fans. 2. Fans are encouraged to social distance when sitting in the bleachers, when entering the building, and at the concessions stand. Thank you.
On Wednesday, Andes Central's Jag students and their teacher, Cliff Johnson, were doing a community service project by helping the Feeding South Dakota truck. Thanks for your help!
❄️We are approaching winter weather season, so if Andes Central School will have late starts, no school, or early dismissals, notifications will be sent out by phone call, text message, website, mobile app, and Facebook. We will also send this information to Dakota News Now and Keloland. Please make sure your contact information is up to date, so you receive the latest information. Thank you & have a safe winter! ❄️
Last week, we had 91 MS/HS Students who earned a 1st Quarter Incentive Party! To meet these expectations, students needed to have no more than 2 tardies and no office referrals. Great job everyone!!! Thank you to the National Guard who brought the inflatables.
Good luck to Isabella, Peter, and Lexi as they travel to Rapid City today for State Cross Country. Go Thunder!!!⚡🖤⚡🖤⚡🖤
As of 10/22/2020 @ 4:00pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantine:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-0 HS Students
-1 MS Student
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-4 Staff
-1 HS Student
-2 MS Students
-6 Elementary Students
***All quarantines are due to a family member testing positive, or exposure to a person outside of the school, or are waiting for a test result***
As of 10/22/2020 @ 2:45pm - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-0 HS Students
-1 MS Student
-0 Elementary Students
Quarantined:
-4 Staff
-0 Students
As of 10/21/2020 @ 9:30am - Andes Central School District Active Covid Cases/Quarantined:
Positive:
-3 Staff
-0 Students
Quarantined:
-4 Staff
-0 Students
Tonight's football game vs Avon will be live streamed. Click on this link or follow us on our Facebook Page. Go Thunderhawks!!! https://www.facebook.com/254127865321120/videos/1011110739361075/
We are ready for Thunderhawk Football tonight vs. Avon. Thank you to our Custodians for the amazing job you did in getting the football field ready for our Homecoming Game! Thank you Mel, Tracy, and Aaron for taking such good care of our facility & making sure it is clean and sanitized for our students, staff, and visitors of the district!
Andes Central Pep Rally! Celebrating Black & Gold Day today for Homecoming Week! 🖤💛🖤💛🖤💛
⚡🦅🏈 Reminder to parents that Elementary Students will be dismissed @ 2:30pm & MS/HS Students will be dismissed @ 2:45pm. No buses will be running after school today. Homecoming Parade @ 3pm (Float Line-up starting @ 2:30pm). Coronation tonight @ 6pm at the Football Field; TDA/AC/DC Thunderhawk Football starts @ 7pm at AC vs Avon. Senior Recognition for football will be at half time. Good Luck Thunderhawks!!!⚡🦅🏈
Today was Class Color Day for Homecoming Week!
Update to VB Game Today vs Wagner @ AC: 6/7th grade-4pm/8th grade-5pm/Varsity-6:30pm; Senior Recognition for Volleyball and Cross Country will be held before the Varsity game. If you plan to attend, we ask that spectators wear a face mask and social distance where possible. Please also leave the building when your athlete is done playing their matches. Thank you. Good luck Lady Thunder!!!🏐⚡🏐 ⚡
👟⚡Congratulations to our AC/DC Cross Country State Qualifiers ~ Isabella Brouwer, Peter Backes, and Lexi Schoenfelder!!! Good Luck at State!!! 👟⚡
Andes Central Homecoming Week continues with Western Day!🤠🐎
Good Luck to our AC/DC Cross Country Team as they travel to Platte for Regions today!!!
We are kicking off Homecoming Week with Jersey Day. Thanks to all who dressed up! Good Luck Lady Thunder as they travel to Burke today for Volleyball!
Andes Central School's Homecoming Week is October 12-16th. Join us & celebrate Homecoming! Good Luck Thunder in Cross Country & Volleyball and Thunderhawks in Football! 👟🏐🏈👑
REMINDER: P/T Conferences will be tomorrow from 4-7pm & Friday from 9am-Noon. Please stop in & speak to your child’s teachers about their progress. Parents of remote learners are encouraged to attend. Remote Learners please bring in your lap top for updates. Please wear a mask when you attend and practice social distancing where possible. There will be no school for students on Friday, 10/09/20 & Monday, 10/12/20. Thank you.
Update for VB tonight: VB has been moved to Marion; 6th grade game @ 5pm/7th grade game @ 6pm/Varsity game @ 7pm. Masks are mandatory at admissions & concessions, and are recommended when sitting on the bleachers. You must have a voucher to enter the Varsity game. Vouchers have been given to the coaches to distribute. No vouchers are needed to enter the middle school games.
If you plan to attend the VB games tonight, Corsica/Stickney has the following guidelines: Masks are recommended, opposing fans will need to sit on the east side of the gym, and elementary students are asked to sit with their parents. Thank you.
P/T Conferences will be Thursday, 10/08/20 from 4-7pm & Friday, 10/09/20 from 9am-Noon. Please stop in & speak to your child’s teachers about their progress. Parents of remote learners are encouraged to attend. Remote Learners please bring in your lap top for updates. Please wear a mask when you attend and practice social distancing where possible. There will be no school for students on Friday, 10/09/20 & Monday, 10/12/20. Thank you.
Andes Central is hosting the GPC Volleyball Tournament Saturday, October 3rd. In order to keep the athletes & fans as healthy as possible, we ask that fans wear masks when in the building. Please arrive shortly before your team plays & leave when they are done. Hand sanitizer will be available near the entrance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Andes Central School District has openings for a Custodian, Bus Driver, and Temporary Remote Learner Support Paraprofessional. All positions close on October 16th by 4pm. Applicants can now apply for employment opportunities on our website! Go to www.andescentral.k12.sd.us. Click on Menu-Employment. Fill out the application & click submit. Please contact the Superintendent's Office with any questions.
Looking for your Elementary School Newsletters? They can be found on our website under Menu-Schools-AC Elementary School-Elementary Newsletters. The October Newsletter is now available.
Athletic Schedule update for the week of Sept 28th-Oct 3rd: No volleyball practice for grades 4th-12th this week; No volleyball games this week; JH Football today @ Platte-Geddes 4:30pm.
Andes Central School District has openings for a Bus Route Driver (closes 10/02/2020), Paraprofessional (closes 10/01/2020), and a Temporary Remote Learner Support Paraprofessional (closes 10/09/2020). Please contact the Superintendent's Office at 487-7671 if you are interested in one of these positions. Thank you.
Andes Central School Student Council will be taking orders for Homecoming t-shirts. Youth & Adult sizes are $10, 2XL-Larger are $13. The deadline to order is Wednesday, September 30th by the end of the school day. All t-shirt orders must be paid before they are ordered. You can also order online at https://stores.inksoft.com/homecoming2020 . T-shirt orders will be in before Homecoming Week which is October 13-16th. If you have any questions, please contact the HS Principal's Office. Thank you.
👟⚡AC/DC competed at the Bon Homme Cross Country Meet on Monday. Pictured L-R: Lexie Schoenfelder-Varsity-13th place, Isabella Brouwer-Varsity-3rd Place, and Rondre Selwyn-Middle School-10th Place. Great job Thunder!👟⚡
🏐⚡🏐⚡🏐⚡Update to VB vs TDA @ Armour tonight ~ 8th grade @ 5:15pm/JV @ 6:30pm/V @ 7:45pm; Thursday, Sept 24th VB @ Freeman Academy/Marion has been postponed to a later date.🏐⚡🏐⚡🏐⚡
There will be no volleyball practice for 6-7th grade athletes today, Sept 18th. Practice is only for 8-12th grade athletes @ DC. Thank you.
Due to moving the start of school back 5 days, Andes Central has made adjustments to the district calendar. You can find the calendar on our website under Menu-Documents-Parents-2020-2021 District Calendar or by clicking on the link https://5il.co/l26v . We will have school on Veterans Day, No Spring Break, and the last day of school for students will be May 21, 2021. Thank you.
Tomorrow, September 17th is Picture Day! Don't forget to fill out your picture packets & return to the school with your students. Pictures for Remote Learning Students will be from 11am-Noon. Please contact your child's Principal's Office to schedule a time to come in. Thank you.
Congratulations to our AC/DC Varsity Cross Country Girls Team who took home 1st Place at the Wagner Invite yesterday! Way to go Thunder!!! Pictured L-R: Sonya Hansum, Lexie Schoenfelder, Isabella Brouwer, and Regan Hubers.
Andes Central School District had positions open for a Paraprofessional & a Bus Route Driver. If interested, pleas contact the Superintendent's Office.
If you would like to watch the live stream of AC/DC vs Scotland volleyball game tonight in Scotland, click on this link for the C/JV game: https://youtu.be/pFMgm5UFtV8
Click on this link for the Varsity game: https://youtu.be/M03hIlL4JFI Good Luck Thunder⚡⚡⚡!!!
Andes Central School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 17th. Picture packets were sent home with students this week. Please contact the school with any questions. Thank you.
Andes Central School District has an opening for a Bus Route Driver. If you are interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office. Thank you.
FYI for the VB game in Parkston tonight...Parkston School highly recommends all non-participants to wear a mask if you plan to attend the Volleyball Games tonight. Visiting fans will be asked to sit on the west side of the gym. Their concession stand will only have pre-packaged items for sale. They ask that those who attend practice social distancing when possible and to please do a health self-screen before the event.
Due to the rain/cold, the Scotland Cross Country Meet scheduled for today has been moved to Thursday, September 10th. Thank you.
Riata Bultje and Cole Bergin represented Andes Central FFA on Thursday at the State Fair. Riata participated in the breeding sheep show with her Rambouillet yearling ewe and a January ewe lamb, as well as showmanship. Cole participated in the market sheep show with his crossbred ewe lamb. Great job Riata & Cole!
Andes Central School District has an opening for a Bus Route Driver. If you are interested, please contact the Superintendent's Office. Thank you.
Want to stay up to date on Andes Central School District announcements & events? Download our mobile app (Andes Central Eagles, SD), check out our website at www.andescentral.k12.sd.us, or follow us on our Facebook page. Parents, please also keep your contact information up to date so you will receive phone calls/text messages for district wide information. Thank you!
The deadline to enroll in Remote Learning at Andes Central School is Friday, September 4th. Please contact your child's Principal's Office with any questions. Thank you.
As we approach our first home game of the season, Andes Central has a few spectator expectations when visiting our school. View the expectations here or click on the link. Thank you. https://5il.co/kggz
Andes Central School District has an opening for a Bus Route Driver. If interested, please contact the school. Thank you.
AC/DC will be having a Fall Sports Parent Meeting on Monday, August 24th @ LA in the Auxiliary Gym @ 8pm for parents of Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country Athletes. Please make sure your athletes have turned in their physical & handbook forms that are required to participate. Thank you.
K-12th Grade students will start classes August 27th; Pre-School students will start classes September 2nd; Please have your students bring a water bottle to school. Thank you.
Update - MS Football practice (6-8th grade) will start Monday, August 24th at 3pm in LA. FB equipment will be checked out to players at this time with practice to follow. Please have completed physical forms turned in to the school or Coach Deurmier on or before August 24th. Physical forms can be picked up in the MS/HS Office or found on our website. Please bring your own water bottle to practice. Thank you.
Andes Central School District has a job opening for a Certified Substitute Teacher for the 2020-2021 School Year only. If interested, please contact the school. Thank you.
VB Practice for grades 6-12 will be at DC tomorrow, August 20th from 4-6:30pm. Bus will leave AC @ 3:30pm. Thank you.
Reminder for AC Parents/Students: School will start Thursday, August 27th. If you haven't filled out your parent packet, you can go to our website and click on the "Parent and Enrollment Information" Banner, then the Enrollment Links. Thank you.
The Open House and 8th grade promotion that were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, have been cancelled.
Eagles,
The first day of school has been delayed to Thursday, Aug. 27, due to the increasing number of COVID cases and staffing concerns. The board will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as needed.
Reminder for AC Parents: The Starting Well Parent Meeting is tonight in the auxiliary gym. Please join us for one of the meetings which will be held at 5:30pm-6:30pm & 7pm-8pm. Thank you.
AC/DC Volleyball practice for grades 8-12 will start tomorrow, August 13th, from 9am-Noon @ Andes Central. Please make sure to bring your physical/handbook forms & a water bottle to practice. 6-7 grade practice will start August 20th after school. Thank you.
Information on Andes Central's mitigation efforts for parents have been updated and can be found on our website under "Back to School Information" or by clicking this link. https://5il.co/jdvo
MS Football practice (6-8th grade) will start Monday, August 24th after school. FB equipment will be checked out to players on Friday, August 21st after school. Please have completed physical forms turned into Coach Deurmier on or before August 24th. Physical forms can be picked up in the MS/HS Office or found on our website. Thank you.
Reminder for HS Students & Parents: If you would like to discuss your schedule with Mrs. Lhotak, please call 487-7671 or stop in during your time slot: Today, 08/11/20 ~ Seniors 9am-Noon; Juniors 1pm-4pm ; Tomorrow, 08/12/20 ~ Sophomores 9am-Noon; Freshmen 1pm-4pm. Thank you!
2020-2021 Parent Packets were mailed out yesterday. Andes Central families can now fill out their parent packets on our website. Please go to www.andescentral.k12.sd.us , click on the Parent and Enrollment Information Banner on the top of the screen and it will direct you to your Student Enrollment Forms and all of your back to school resources. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you.
Andes Central School will be hosting a Starting Well Parent Meeting on Thursday, August 13th in the Auxiliary Gym. We will have two meetings. The 1st meeting will be from 5:30pm-6:30pm. The 2nd meeting will be from 7pm-8pm. Please plan to attend one of these meetings. Thank you.
Attn AC Parents of HS Students: Mrs. Lhotak can meet with HS Students during the following schedule next week: Tuesday, 08/11/20-Seniors 9am-Noon; Juniors 1pm-4pm; Wednesday, 08/12/20-Sophomores 9am-Noon; Freshmen 1pm-4pm. Please stop in or call Mrs. Lhotak if you would like to discuss your child's schedule during your student's time slot. Students can log into their DDN Campus account to view their schedule. If you have any questions, please call the school. Thank you!
Parents,
Information regarding the district's mitigation efforts can be found in "Documents", "Back to School"
https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/browse/148737
Attention Andes Central Parents: Last week, information was sent out to AC parents in regards to the upcoming school year, a checklist, remote learning, and busing. The information can also be found under the Parent Section of our website. If you have any questions, please contact your child's principal office. Thank you.
We have posted the 2020-2021 Andes Central School Supply List. You can find it under the Parent Section of the Website or click on the link. Thank you! https://5il.co/iloy
Andes Central School will start classes on Thursday, August 20th. Please read the attached information in regards to the beginning of school. More information to come as we get closer to August 20th. Thank you & have a safe summer! https://5il.co/i9hf
Reminder for Andes Central Parents: Please complete the survey link regarding your feelings about the spring remote learning and beginning the new school year. Deadline for the survey is Friday, July 3rd at Noon. Thank you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59ZBZ9S
Andes Central Parents: Please complete the survey link regarding your feelings about the spring remote learning and beginning the new school year. Deadline for the survey is Friday, July 3rd at Noon. Thank you for your time. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59ZBZ9S
Dr. Cheryl Thaler, Superintendent
Andes Central School has extended the Summer Food Service Program. The program will be Monday-Friday from Noon-12:45pm until July 31, 2020. Please read the flyer for more information on the program. Thank you. https://5il.co/hcrh
Please read the attached public notice in regards to the use of the track/football field. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Reminder: If your student has left any items at the school, locker room, etc, please contact the HS Principal's Office to pick up. Any school books and lap tops that your student has needs to be turned in right away. Thank you.
Reminder: Andes Central School Board Election is happening today, June 2nd, at the Community Building until 7pm.
REMINDER: For the month of June, Andes Central will provide a free lunch at the school Monday-Friday from Noon-12:45pm for any child 18 years and younger. Meals will be carry out only. Please use the Commons Door #4 which is on the east side of the building. Go to the website/mobile app for more information or click on the link. https://5il.co/gt2e
For the month of June, Andes Central will provide a free lunch at the school Monday-Friday from Noon-12:45pm for any child 18 years and younger. Meals will be carry out only. Please use the Commons Door #4 which is on the east side of the building. Go to the website/mobile app for more information or click on the link. https://5il.co/gt2e
AC/DC Thunder will be cooping with Platte-Geddes for Competitive Cheer/Dance this fall. Any 7-12 grade student is eligible to try out. For more info, contact the HS Principal’s Office at 487-7671 by Friday, June 5. Camps will be held in June, so contact us as soon as possible.
Congrats to the 8th Grade Graduates from Lakeview Colony who had graduation on May 19th. Go to the news section of the website/mobile app for more information or click on the link. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/article/250691?org=andes-central
Andes Central FFA members participated in a virtual online State FFA CDE contest May 6th & 7th. Congrats to Bradley Dangel who received 1st place! Read the full story in the news section of the website/mobile app.
Today we have the AC/DC Cheer Athletic Awards. Go to the News Section of the website/mobile app or click on this link to take you to the awards page. Congrats to all our athletes! https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/page/graduation--23
Today we have the AC/DC Wrestling Athletic Awards posted. Go to the news section of the website/mobile app or click on this link which takes you to Graduation & Awards. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/page/graduation--23
Reminder: No learning packets will be sent out this week. All school books, laptops, and homework must be turned in by Thursday, May 21st. Thank you for all of your hard work and cooperation with Andes Central School during this time. Have a safe & happy summer!
Graduation will be starting shortly. You can watch our live stream from the website by clicking on the Graduation Banner on the top of the page or visit Andes Central School Facebook page. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/page/graduation--23
Today we honor Angelina Wade with her Senior Spotlight and the AC/DC Boys Basketball Athletic Awards. Be sure to check it out on the website/mobile app or click on the link. Congrats! https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/news
Due to the rain forecast, Andes Central will have graduation in the Main Gym & Feather Ceremony in the Auxiliary Gym on Saturday. Please read the attached info or go to the News Section of the website/mobile app for details. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/news
Today we are honoring Ryan Black Bear with his Senior Spotlight and the Girls Basketball Athletic Awards. Go to the News Section of the website or mobile app to check it out! https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/news
Today, Andes Central is honoring Jaeson Garcia with his Senior Spotlight and the Football Athletic Awards. Go to the News Section of the website/mobile app to read more or click on the link. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/news
Today Andes Central is honoring Tyler Swanson with his Senior Spotlight and Cross Country Athletic Awards. Go to the News Section of the Website or Mobile App to see the latest news. Congrats!
Since we couldn't come together for the AC/DC Athletic Awards, you can find highlights/awards on our website & mobile app under the News Section. We will be highlighting one sport each day & today is Volleyball. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/o/andes-central/news
We will be honoring the Andes Central Seniors throughout the week with their Senior Spotlight! Check out our website or mobile app under the News Section. Congrats Senior Class of 2020! 🎓
Next week, we will be celebrating graduation of our Andes Central Seniors! Please read the information attached in regards to graduation or go to the website/mobile app for updates. More info to come next week! https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/article/244741?org=andes-central
Thank you nurse Terri for taking care of all of us!
May 4-8, 2020 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you teachers for your dedication to educate and inspire the students of Andes Central School!
Congrats to our very own Librarian, Brenda Dehaan who was featured in the April 2020 Online Zebra! This is a newsletter for SD teachers with the latest news from the Dept of Ed & features a teacher every month! Thanks for all you do! https://doe.sd.gov/pressroom/zebra/20/April/
Reminder: Weekly learning packets will continue through the end of the school year for students. Please remember to turn in your student's packets when work has been completed. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you.
Reminder: Andes Central School will not be providing meals on Friday, April 10th & Monday, April 13th due to the Easter Holiday. Have a safe & Happy Easter!
The SDHSAA made the decision that all remaining events for 2019-2020 school year have been cancelled due to the school closures/COVID-19.
Andes Central School will continue to provide meals for any child 18 years and younger through May 21st. We won't be providing meals on Friday, 04/10/20 and Monday, 04/13/20 for the Easter Holiday. Please contact the school with any questions.
Per the Governor's recommendation, Andes Central School will be closed through the rest of the school year due to COVID-19. We will continue to provide weekly learning packets that parents will need to return to the school each week. Packets will be provided through May 21st.
Congratulations to Anna Marie Medicine Horn for being Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week! You can see her interview on KDLT or by clicking on the link below:
https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/content/news/Scholar-of-the-Week--AnnaMarie-Medicine-Horn-569250591.html?jwsource=cl
Andes Central is here for you during this time away from school due to COVID-19. If your student needs to talk to someone, please call the school or email one of our counselors as we have resources available for you.
This is a reminder that Andes Central will continue to run our food service program and student learning packets. Please turn in last week's packets and pick up your student's work for this week. If your student has a library book please return in a plastic bag. Thank you.
To stay up to date on our school closure/COVID-19 Plan, please go to our website https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us or download our mobile app. Staff can be contacted by calling the school at 487-7671or emails can be found on the website under Menu-Staff.
Andes Central School will be closed through May 1st per the Governor's recommendation due to COVID-19. We will continue to provide our food service program & student packets during this time. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Due to the COVID-19 health concerns, the Andes Central Weight Room/Fitness Center will be closed until further notice. Thank you.
During the Andes Central School closure, we will be providing a free meal program for any child 18 years and younger, as well as learning packets for PK-12th grade AC students. Please contact the school with any questions or go to our website/mobile app for updates. Thank you.
Andes Central will also be providing weekly learning packets for students PK-12th grade to be picked up by parents/students beginning Monday, March 23rd at the main entrance from 11:30am-3pm. Parents will also be able to contact teachers by email or calling the school.
Per the governor's recommendation concerning COVID-19, school will be closed March 23rd-27th. Free meals will be provided Monday-Friday from 11:30am-Noon for any child 18 yrs and under. Please go to our website or mobile app for details on this program - Menu-ACS COVID-19 Plan.
This is a reminder that school will be closed March 16-20. The weight room will also be closed Monday March 16-Tuesday, March 17, so that it can be cleaned. Those who have weight room memberships won't be able to use it during this time. Thank you.
Andes Central School will be closed next week, March 16th-20th per recommendation from Govenor Noem. Classes will resume on Monday, March 23rd.
All Andes Central student events/trips that were scheduled for March 14th-March 20th have either been cancelled or postponed. Please refer to the events section of our website or mobile app for updates to student events. Please contact the school if you have questions. Thank you.
More pictures from Waterlily Week at Andes Central School. Earl Bullhead speaking to students & the National Guard demonstrating team building.
Andes Central had presenters at the school during Waterlily Week. Pictured here-Jackie Bird, Bobby Jones, and JoMarie Garcia.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Lhotak took 8th grade girls to Mitchell for the Women in Science Conference @ MTI. Some of the businesses/careers they learned about was Avera Occupational Therapy, Northwestern Energy, Animal Science, Horizen Health, SD BIT, LPN, and Radiology Services.
A letter was sent home with Andes Central students today in regards to the Coronavirus. If you have any questions please contact the school or go to covid.sd.gov for more information. Thank you.
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight for Daylight Savings Time!
The 1st Grade Classrooms got to enjoy Green Eggs & Ham yesterday in honor of Dr. Seuss Day!
Yesterday, Andes Central send students to the 4th-6th Grade Choir Festival in Mitchell. Pictured Back Row L-R Adara Hopkins, Lexi Schoenfelder, and Sutton Stluka; Front Row L-R Mila Hopkins, Tyson Cournoyer, and Luke Dangel. Great Job AC Choir!
AC/DC had a Pep Rally for the Boys to cheer them on to victory tonight vs Kimball/White Lake. Good Luck Thunder!
Celebrating Read Across America Day/Dr Seuss Day at Andes Central!
AC/DC Thunder Boys Basketball team will be hosting Kimball/White Lake tonight in Lake Andes @ 7pm for the Region 6B Tournament. Come out to support Thunder Basketball!
Today is Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss Day. Andes Central PK-12 grade students will be participating by reading books to each other. In addition to reading Dr. Seuss books, the reading promotion's new focus is on diverse books. Watch for more pictures throughout the day!
Bradley Dangel, Keeva Weddell, and Riley Boettcher represented Andes Central at the SDSU Honor Band today!
The MS boys basketball team ended their season with a tournament in Avon today. Congrats on a great year AC/DC Thunder!
AC ended National FFA Week w/a Kiss the Pig Contest. Staff & students participated & the person with the most money in their bucket got to kissing a pig! Amy Slaba & Seth Stluka were the lucky winners! 🐖Thanks for all who participated & helped AC FFA raise money for their club!
Today for FFA Week was Hat Day! Anyone who wore a hat donated $1 to Andes Central FFA.
Here's more pictures of the 4th graders at the Jump Rope Assembly yesterday.
Yesterday, Andes Central Elementary students had the opportunity to watch 4th & 5th Graders at a Jump Rope Assembly. Pictured here are the 5th graders performances.
Today Andes Central Students celebrated National FFA Week with Barnyard Olympics. Events included Dummy Roping, Post Pounding, Bale Stacking, Nail Pounding and Chore Dressing.
Congratulations to Marin Bultje who received 2nd place & Mila Hopkins who received 3rd Place at the Regional Spelling Bee in Burke yesterday! All of our students did a great job! To read the full story, go to the News Section of the website/Mobile App or our Facebook page.
We are continuing to celebrate National FFA Week with Western Day! 🤠
Congrats to the AC/DC GBB team with their win last night over Platte/Geddes! They will advance to the Quarter Finals @ Kimball/White Lake @ 7pm. Good Luck Lady Thunder!
Last week the Preschoolers were learning about the letter "P", so they got to wear pajamas to school on Friday. Pictured here is Mrs. Harrington's Preschool Class.
Andes Central students went to the Instrumental Contest in Chamberlain last week. To read the full story go to the News Section of the website or your mobile app.
Andes Central is celebrating National FFA Week by wearing their FFA jackets yesterday, to driving their tractors to school today.
The Preschool class visited Mrs. Petrik's Nutrition & Wellness Class last week and made their own little pizza's. Thank you to HS students Tyler Swanson, Emma Hofer-Stotz, Jaeson Garcia, Nolan Black Cloud, and Cade Faulkner for showing the preschoolers how to cook!
Andes Central School's FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week with events throughout the week. Pictured L-R: Abigail Svatos, Riata, Bultje, Seth Stluka, Avery Schacht, Cole Bergin, Mason Olson, Bradley Dangel, and Walker Hubers.
Quinn Ashes competed at Region Wrestling in Winner on Saturday. Great job representing AC/DC Thunder!
We had a great turn out yesterday with Muffins for Mom's and Grandma's! Thank you to all who came for breakfast and classroom activities!
Don't forget to join us tomorrow, February 21st at Andes Central Elementary School for Muffins for Mom's and Grandma's. The fun will begin at 8am in the Commons with breakfast followed by activities in your child's classroom until 9am. See you there!
Doyle Johnson's Government/Senior Class went to the State Capitol in Pierre today. Pictured: Representative Finck, Larry Lucas, Doyle Johnson, Tyler Swanson, and Representative Qualm.
There is a 2020 Spring VB Skills Camp available for girls 6th-12th grade on February 29th & March 1st. Find out more information on the attached flyers. Please contact Coach Erin Knudsen with any questions.
Update to tonight's GBB Game @ Parkston 02/18/2020: JV @ 6:15pm / V @ 7:45pm. Bus will leave LA @ 5pm.
Congratulations to Ty Garcia, Carlin Hopkins, and Mason Stone who made it to the State Middle School Wrestling Tournament in Pierre on Saturday. Ty came away with 4th place in his division. Great Job Thunder!
Update to Basketball Schedule: Monday, 02/17/20-JV/V BBB vs Parkston @ DC 6:30pm, Bus leaves LA @ 5:30pm; JV/V GBB Practice @ DC 4pm, Bus leaves LA @ 3:30pm; No MS BBB practice; Tuesday, 02/18/20-JV/V GBB @ Parkston 6:30pm, bus leaves LA @ 5pm.
While you are at P/T Conferences today or tomorrow, please stop by to see the Science Fair Projects & the Educational Suitcase from the Native Studies Class. You can also go to the News Section of the Website for the full story on these projects. Thank you for your support!
Due to the weather forecast, we will have a 10am start tomorrow, February 13th. P/T Conferences will be held as scheduled. Thank you.
Congratulations to the Andes Central Spelling Bee Winners! 1st & 2nd Place winners will advance to the Missouri Valley Regional Spelling Bee in Burke on February 26th. For the full story, go to the news section of the website. Great job AC students!
Due to the weather conditions, there will be no After School Program and no Athletic Practices after school today, February 12th.
Andes Central School will be holding P/T Conferences on Thursday 02/13/20 from 4-7pm and Friday, 02/14/20 from 8-11am. A meal will be provided on Thursday after you meet with your child's teachers. Students will not have school on Friday, 02/14/20 and Monday, 02/17/20.
Attn: Parents of AC MS/HS Students: Andes Central School would like you to participate in a Family Engagement Survey that is from the Dept of Ed. Please click on the link below & follow the instructions. Survey is due by February 19th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACHS_Family
DH BB Schedule Update vs Marty @ Lake Andes: JV Girls @ 4pm/JV Boys @ 5:15pm/V Girls @ 6:30pm/V Boys @ 8pm
Tomorrow, February 11th Andes Central MS/HS Students will be holding their Science Fair. The public is welcome to stop by from 2:30pm-3:30pm in the Auxiliary Gym to see what projects these students have been working on. Juice and cookies will be served.
Wednesday, February 5th was World Read Aloud Day. This day was established in 2010 to promote reading & writing as a human right around the world. PK-12th grade Andes Central Students participated by partnering in the library to read aloud. Thank you to all who participated!
Update to tonight's DH Basketball schedule vs Colome @ Dakota Christian: JV GBB @ 4:30pm (2 quarters only) / JV BBB @ 5:15pm / V GBB @ 6:30pm / V BBB @ 8pm
February 3-7, 2020 is National School Counseling Week. Thank you to Mrs. Humphrey & Mrs. Lhotak for all you do for the students of Andes Central School!
Andes Central High School Students will not be attending the vocal contest in Kimball tomorrow, February 5th.
Andes Central Elementary had a Food Drive from December to January. The Student Council delivered 624 food items to the LA Food Pantry. Ms. Hemeyer & Miss Wieman's classes had the most donations, so they will be awarded with root beer floats. Thank you to all who donated!
FCCLA is having a Little Caesars Pizza fundraiser that starts today through February 18th. Please contact an FCCLA Student or their Advisor, Mrs. Petrik to place your order.
We had a great turn out this morning with Donuts for Dads & Grandpa's! They had breakfast, then went to their child's classroom for activities. Thank you to everyone who came in with their students!
Andes Central FCCLA Chapter traveled to Mitchell for their Region III Meeting on 01/22/20. 19 members participated. 3 groups advanced to the State Leadership Conference in April. Congrats to all who participated & Good Luck at State! Read the full story under our News Section.
More pictures from the Delta Dental Presentation yesterday with the 3rd grade
Delta Dental stopped by Andes Central School yesterday to give a presentation to the elementary students about dental health. Here's some pictures from the 1st Grade Classroom.
Congratulations to the Andes Central Quiz Bowl Team as they took 2nd place at the Q107 Quiz Bowl competition in Mitchell. (L-R) Demetrius Horned Eagle, Riley Boettcher, Baylee Johnson, Emma Hofer-Stotz, and Avery Schacht won $500 to be used for the Quiz Bowl program. Great Job!
Update to BB Schedule: Monday-01/20/20-MS BBB vs Parkston @ DC, bus leaves @ 3pm from AC; JV/V Boys & Girls will have practice @ AC-4pm; Tuesday-01/21/20-DH BB @ Corisca-JV Girls @ 4pm/JV Boys @5:15pm/V Girls @6:30pm/V Boys @ 8pm
The Quiz Bowl Competition that was scheduled for Saturday, has been moved to Monday, January 20th. Students will need to be at the school by 7:15am. Good Luck Andes Central!
Due to the weather forecast, there will be no school tomorrow, January 17th. The MS BBB game scheduled for tomorrow in Gregory has also been cancelled. Thank you.
Andes Central School District has job openings for the following positions. If interested, please contact the Superintendent/Business Office. Thank you!
Mr. Holmes' Ag Mechanics Class is currently working on Virtual Welding. Projects range from small engines, welding, plumbing, concrete work, etc. Students are required to enter in their settings, will be scored on their performance and will be told where they need to improve.
Reminder- the double header tonight is being played in Tripp. JV girls begin play at 4:00 PM. Please note the change in location.
If you plan to attend the Double Header Basketball game tonight vs TDA in Tripp, they will be serving Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches. Good Luck tonight Thunder!
Wrestling Schedule for the rest of the week: 12/31/19 4-6pm; 01/02/20 10am-Noon; 01/03/20 10am-Noon; 01/04/20 Weigh in @ 5:30am in room 507. Leave LA @ 6:15am.
Due to the weather conditions, there will be no basketball & wrestling practice today.
Reminder for BB Parents & Athletes: DH BB Game @ Gayville-Volin today. Bus leaves @ 2pm. Practice for next week Dec 30-Jan 3: MS/JV/V GBB Practice @ AC 4-6pm; MS/JV/V BBB Practice @ DC 4-6pm; NO MS BBB Practice on 12/30/19, JV/V Only.
Andes Central School would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! School will resume on Monday, January 6th.
The January Elementary Newsletter has been posted to the website. You can find it under Menu-Schools-ACE School-Elementary School Newsletter, or follow the link: https://5il.co/bzof
Andes Central's Preschool students has their Christmas Program on Thursday, December 19th. These kids did a wonderful job!
Thank you to Andes Central's National Honor Society students for sponsoring a Toy Drive. These toys were donated to YST Department of Social Services. A big thank you to Mike Dangel for picking up the wooden toys in Springfield.
Here's some updates from the wrestling team...Apollo Weddell placed 6th @ the Gregory Invitational, Carlin Hopkins placed 5th @ KWLPG Tournament & Quinn Ashes placed 3rd @ KWLPG Tournament. Congratulations to our wrestling team!
Lakeview Colony had their Christmas Program on Wednesday, December 18th. Great job kids!
New feature on Andes Central School's Website! You can now view and print the calendar events in a calendar format on the website. Go to the events section and click on "See All Events" for the new update. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/
Huge shout out to the MS/HS Student Council who put on a Food Drive. The items collected will be delivered to the ROCS Office. Thank you to all who donated!
Congratulations to the Andes Central Quiz Bowl Team! They will compete in the Final 8 on January 18th in Mitchell. Good Luck to Avery Schacht, Riley Boettcher, Emma Hofer-Stotz, Demetrius Horned Eagle, and Bailey Johnson!
Here's some more windows decorated by the Middle School students. Great job!!!
Here's some more windows decorated by the High School Students. Great job!!!
Andes Central MS/HS Students competed in a Christmas Window Decorating Contest. We have some very talented students! The HS winner was Mr. Bergeson's Class. The MS winners tied from Mr. Novak & Mrs. Altenburg's Class. Congratulations to all the students who participated!
The November homeroom challenge for MS/HS Students was to make a hoop & stick and compete with other homerooms playing "Ring the Stick" game. Winners were Mrs. Petrik's class in the HS & Mrs. Altenburg's class in the MS. Winners received a "Lunch on Us" prize. Great job everyone!
Friday night was Andes Central Elementary students turn to sing and play in the band. The kids did an awesome job!
Billy Mills shared his story with Andes Central students today. He told them that it is the journey, not the destination that is important. He also encouraged those in attendance to find their dreams and strive to support global diversity. Thank you Billy for your encouraging words.
Andes Central School's Preschool Program will be Thursday, December 19th @ 2pm in the Music Room. Please check in @ Terri's office before entering the school.
Update to today's BB Schedule, 12/16/19: MS GBB vs Corsica/Stickney @ DC 4pm. One game, so no 6th grade, only 7th/8th grade. Bus leaves @ 3pm. HS GBB practice @ DC & will leave after school. No 7th/8th grade GBB practice today. JV/V BBB practice @ AC, no MS BBB practice today.
Schedule changes for tomorrow, 12/16/19: MS GBB vs Corsica/Stickney has been moved to DC @ 4pm; JV/V Boys Basketball practice will be @ AC; No MS BBB practice.
We had a great time last night at the MS/HS Christmas Concert! The students had a Christmas Movie Theme Night and they all dressed the part. It was a wonderful performance!
Pictured here are Andes Central students who are involved in the Hearty Helpers 4-H Club awarding 4 teachers with $200 grants. To read more of this story, go to the news section of the website.
Reminder: MS/HS Xmas Concert will be tomorrow, 12/12/19 @ 7:30pm in the aux gym. Elem Xmas Concert will be Friday, 12/13/19 @ 7:30pm in the aux gym. See you there!
The ROCS Office & DSS accepted donations of hats & gloves for students at AC. Pictured accepting the donations of 19 hats & 46 pairs of gloves are Katrina Zephier & Maddy Daugherty, 5th Grade Student Council & Jessica Nielsen-DSS. Thank you to ROCS, DSS, and all who donated!
Andes Central's National Honor Society is hosting their annual toy drive. You may drop off your donation tonight, 12/06 at the Lightning of the Christmas Tree on main street or tomorrow, 12/07 at the AC Athletic Boosters Craft Fair in the Aux Gym. Thank you for your support!
Two AC students, along with their teacher Cliff Johnson, are in Washington, DC for the National Student Leadership Conference. Avery Schacht & Riley Boettcher will be involved in Leadership Sessions & Tours, among other activities. Thank you for representing Andes Central!
Please join us for Andes Central's MS/HS Christmas Program on 12/12/19 and ACE Christmas Program on 12/13/19. Both events will be in the auxiliary gym @7:30pm each night.
Don't forget to join us on Saturday, December 7th for the AC Athletic Boosters Craft Fair from 10am-3pm in the Auxiliary Gym. We will have a concessions stand and bake sale.
Due to the weather conditions, the High School Music Festival in Gregory has been cancelled.
Due to the road conditions, we will have a 10am start tomorrow, December 2nd.
There will be no AC/DC wrestling practice today.
Due to the weather conditions, school will dismiss at 1pm today. There will be no practices and no GBB game today. Thank you.
There will be NO Middle School Girl's Basketball game at Dakota Christian tonight.
Andes Central School would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels this holiday weekend!
Winter weather season is here & AC will send out school closings by phone, text, website, mobile app, Facebook, WNAX, KELO, KTTW, KDLT, & KSFY TV. If you don’t receive a call or text, please contact us. You can also refer to one of the other options for notification. Thank you!
The High School Music Festival scheduled for tomorrow at Gregory has been moved to Monday, December 2nd.
Mark your calendars for the AC Athletic Boosters Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-3pm at the Andes Central School Auxiliary Gym. They will also have a concessions stand and bake sale.
Take time to thank all the individuals that make Andes Central such a great place to work! Dedicated and caring individuals are here every day to make connections with students and families. Thank you for all you do.
The December Elementary School Newsletter has been posted to the website. You can find it under Menu-Schools-ACESchool-ACE Newsletters or follow this link: https://5il.co/bh56
The 4th & 5th grade boys & girls basketball practice schedule has been posted on the website. You can find it under Menu-Athletics-Practice Schedules or you can click on the following link: https://5il.co/bfs5
Middle School students are in Platte for a Band/Choir Festival today. These students have been rehearsing all day with a performance @ 2:30pm. Good Luck Andes Central!!!
There will be a Parent/Athlete meeting on Thursday, November 21st @ 8pm in the auxiliary gym for any 9-12th grade boys interested in playing basketball.
The MS GBB schedule has been updated. You can find it on the website under Menu-Documents-Athletic Schedules.
Andes Central Junior Class is having a wreath sale. If you would like to place an order, contact a Junior class student, or one of their Advisors, Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Knudsen, or Mr. Cooney by Wednesday, November 20th.
Andes Central FCCLA students are having a Krispy Kreme fundraiser that will run through December 13th. Please contact an FCCLA student or their advisor, Amy Petrik, to order.
Andes Central School participates in an annual reading program where HS students read to Elementary students. Pictured here are HS students with 3rd grade classes. Watch for more information throughout the year to see how Andes Central is expanding on this reading program.
Andes Central students who are in US History, Native Studies, and Native American Club got to enjoy a day in Chamberlain today by visiting the Dignity statue and the Alta Lakota Museum.
The MS GBB game vs Burke in Bonesteel has been changed to 6pm tomorrow, 11/14/19.
Andes Central School celebrated Veteran's Day with a program on Friday, November 8th. Thank you for your service to our country!
The 2nd grade class at Andes Central celebrated Veteran's Day by reading the story America's White Table which originated during the Vietnam War as a symbol for remembrance to service members. These students also wrote thank you letters to veterans.
Jared Nesje, CEO of TSP, presented the school board with a check for $10,000 which will be used for new playground equipment. View the full article in the news section of the website.
Congratulations to Andes Central Students that went to All-State Chorus! Way to represent Andes Central School! (L-R) Apollo Weddell, Riley Boettcher, Avery Schacht, and Jaiden Longe.
Please join us for Andes Central School's Veteran's Day Program tomorrow, 11/08/19 @ 2pm in the Auxiliary Gym. Thank you for your service to our country!
Can't make it to the AC/DC Thunder Volleyball game tonight in Corsica? Stream it live @ jags.live
Congratulations to the AC/DC Thunder Volleyball Team on their win last night vs Bon Homme! The team will be traveling to Corsica-Stickney tonight for Quarter Finals @ 6pm. Good Luck Lady Thunder!!!
AC/DC Thunder Volleyball will be hosting Bon Homme in our Region 6B Play-In on Monday, 11/04/19 @ 7pm. Good Luck Thunder!
Attention ACE Parents-You can now find the Elementary School Newsletters on our Website under Menu-Schools-ACE School-Elementary School Newsletters
Andes Central Music Boosters is having their annual fruit sales from October 30th-November 12th. If you would like to place an order, please contact a 6-12th grade AC Band or Chorus student or their teacher, Ms. Woodard.
Congratulations to Isabella Brouwer for her 4th place finish representing Andes Central/Dakota Thunder Cross Country at the State Meet - missing third place by .05 of a second in a real photo finish!
The ROCS Office & the Department of Social Services are having a Hat & Glove Drive for children ages 6-18. If you would like to participate, please drop off donations at the ROCS Office or Department of Social Services in Lake Andes by December 1st. Hats & Gloves will then be distributed to students in need at Andes Central School.
Huge shout out to 67 MS/HS students for meeting the 1st quarter incentives! Our first PBIS goals focused on Positive Behavior: students could have no more than two class tardies, and no more than two office referrals. Today, we took these students to Armour for a movie. Thank you Andes students for doing your best!
Andes Central School will be having a Veteran's Day Program on Friday, November 8th @ 2pm in the Auxiliary Gym. Please join us to honor our Veterans.
Practice schedules for MS GBB and 6-12 WR have been posted and can be found on our website under Menu-Documents-Athletic Schedules-Practice Schedules. Please contact the coaches if you have any questions.
Isabella Brouwer will be representing AC/DC Thunder at State Cross Country in Huron on Saturday, October 26th. Good Luck Isabella!
Attn AC Parents: If you would like your student to participate in the Delta Dental Program, forms are due 11/01/19. If you would like your student to participate in the Flu Shot Program, forms are due 10/30/19. Forms can also be found on our website under Menu-Documents-Parents
Andes Central School Student Council will be having a Cookie Dough Fundraiser from today through November 8th. Please contact a Student Council member or their advisor Doyle Johnson
Check out our website to see what's been going on at Andes Central. https://www.andescentral.k12.sd.us/
Our mobile app can also keep you up to date. Click on the link to download.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_kl6a5ismGk9TE80HaJ5iTAxDWvo1MPt/view?usp=sharing
Attention AC/DC Wrestlers & Parents: There will be a meeting for all students grades 6-12, and their parents, who are interested in participating in Wrestling on Tuesday, October 29th. Join us in room 507 from 7-8pm. Refreshments will be provided.
AC/DC volleyball schedule change for tonight vs Kimball/WL @ White Lake - 1 MS game @ 4pm, followed by C, JV, V.
Andes Central FFA Chapter will be having a Chicken Bingo fundraiser at the Thunder Nation Volleyball Tournament tomorrow, 10/19/19. If you can't make it to the tournament, contact FFA Advisor, Mr. Holmes or an FFA student by the end of today to purchase your bingo block.
AC/DC Thunder Volleyball will be hosting our Thunder Nation Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 19th at Andes Central School starting @ 9am. Good Luck Lady Thunder!
There will be a Trunk or Treat in the Andes Central School parking lot on Thursday, October 31st from 4-5:30pm. Please provide a decorated trunk and/or candy. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Darby Krug.
AC/DC Thunder Cross Country Team competed at Regions in Scotland on Wednesday, October 16th. Isabella Brouwer qualified for State with 2nd place. Congratulations to all the athletes that competed yesterday & good luck at State Isabella!
There has been a schedule change for volleyball tomorrow in Wagner: 7/8 @4pm, 6/7 @ 4:45, C @ 5:30pm, JV @ 6:30pm, V to follow.
AC/DC Thunder Volleyball is hosting Burke tonight. Watch it live by clicking on the following link: https://youtu.be/1mS3nk6Gz6k
Andes Central will be having School Picture Retakes on Wednesday, October 23rd @ 1pm for students who need to do retakes or if they missed the first picture day.
HS Seniors/Parents-Join us for Financial Aid Night on Monday, 10/14/19 from 5:30-7pm at the school, so you can fill out your free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A letter was mailed detailing the documents you need to bring. Subway sandwiches will be served.
FCCLA will be at Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight and tomorrow selling popcorn for their fundraiser. If you are interested, please stop by their table, which will be set up near the entrance.
P/T Conferences will be on Thursday, 10/10/19 from 4pm-7pm & Friday, 10/11/19 from 8am-11am. A free meal will be provided, on Thursday only, after you speak with your child's teacher. No School for students on Friday, 10/11/19 and Monday, 10/14/19.
Update to football schedule today @ Corsica...JV/V leave @ 2:45pm & MS will leave after school. JV vs Burke play @ 4pm; MS vs Corsica/Stickney play @ 5pm, & MS vs Burke play @ 6pm.
Tonight’s volleyball matchup against Corsica/Stickney will be played at DC beginning with a 7/8 matchup at 4:15, followed by C, JV, and V matches.
Andes Central Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday October 10th from 4-7:00pm; Soup and Sandwich will be served for those attending. Additional conferences will also be held Friday from 8-11:00a.m. and there will be NO SCHOOL that Friday the 11th.
Come out to support the Great Plains Volleyball Tournament, Saturday, October 5th @ 9:00am!
HS Seniors/Parents - come to Financial Aid Night on Monday, October 14 from 5:30-7:00 pm to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A letter will be mailed detailing the documents you need to bring with you. Subway sandwiches will be served.
The Volleyball team travels to Colome tonight. There will be two middle school matches, a JV match and a Varsity match. The first match will start at 4:30.
Slight change for the Live feed....Tonight's Volleyball games will be posted on Facebook Live! Come join us!
If you can't come to tonight's volleyball match vs. Menno, check out the following link to watch and cheer on the girls! GO THUNDER!
https://youtu.be/vYtB-EUIqAY
Volleyball September 30 vs Menno at Lake Andes will be C, JV, & V starting at 5:15
AC/DC Thunder Volleyball will be hosting TDA Nighthawks tonight. Watch live by following the link below.
https://youtu.be/guUWo1ImElU
The school is working on digitizing our yearbooks. If you have a copy of the below listed years, we would appreciate it if we could borrow them. We would love yearbooks from Andes Central, Ravinia, and Pickstown. Thank you for the help!! Anything before 1953 up to 1994.
Attention Football fans: KWYR Magic 93.7 is planning to air the football game vs. Burke this Friday. It will be on 93.7FM and can also be listened to online at kwyr.com or the KWYR app.
AC/DC Volleyball will be hosting Scotland tonight. Can't make it to the game & would like to watch it? Click on the following link:
https://youtu.be/BA7ngSXrsg8
School pictures will be taken Thursday, September 19. Packets are being sent home today with students.
The MS Football Jamboree at SCOTLAND has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 21. Mark your calendars!
There will be MS/HS volleyball practice today for those who can safely get to school. The bus will be leaving for DC at 3:15. If you have questions please contact the coaches or the school.
The Middle School Football Jamboree scheduled for tomorrow in Scotland has been postponed.
The Thunderhawks will be traveling to Sunshine Bible for a 2:00 game today.
No school Friday, September 13 due to road conditions.
Due to the road conditions, there will be no school today, September 12th.
Middle School Football game vs Colome will be in Lake Andes @ 4:30pm today, 09/09/19. The JV game has been cancelled.
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday. First Cross Country meet in Mitchell.
Go Thunder!
This is a reminder that the Strengthening Families Program for parents & youth ages 10-14 will start on 08/29/19 @ 5pm in the AC Commons. A meal will be provided, so contact Erica in the District Office if you will be attending. Check out the News Section for more information.
Come join us at the auction today!
Can’t wait to see you at the school auction on Saturday, August 24. It begins at 10:00 AM at the old High School. A large variety of items will be on sale.
Help Andes Central celebrate Homecoming Week August 26th-31st! We have many things going on, so check out the News Section on the website for the Schedule of Events & Dress Up Days for students! Cheer on the Thunder in Volleyball & Cross Country and Thunderhawks in football!
Welcome to the first day of school!
Come join the fun on Monday, August 19. There is a School Kick Off Open House from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Make this the best year ever!
Welcome back Andes Central! Let's get this school year started with a HIGH SCHOOL registration day! TOMORROW, Aug 8th, 8am-12pm for 11th and 12th grade; 1pm-4pm for 9th and 10th grade.
