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.
