Centerville School District

12/2 4 pm JH Girls and Boys Basketball vs Freeman Academy/Marion @ Marion 4 pm Girls 1 combined game 4:45 pm Boys 7th followed by 8th grade game

This week we put the spotlight on another one of our fantastic teachers who has devoted the majority of her career to serving the Centerville School District. We are very grateful that Mrs. Melissa Cole chose Centerville! Staff Spotlight - Melissa Cole - Preschool Teacher About Me:  I graduated from Menno High School and then attended Northern State University.  I double majored in elementary and special education.  After graduation, I worked a year at Sisseton Middle School in the 6-7th grade special education classroom.  I then moved to Centerville and have been here ever since!  I started off in special education and when an opportunity to switch to preschool opened up I took it and am so glad I did!  I am married to Kevin Cole and we have two boys, Riley-sophomore and Lucas-8th grade. Favorites: Color - Blue Animal - Giraffe and Red Pandas Hobby - Attending all my boys' activities and camping! Food - Chick-Fil-A Drink: Diet Cherry Pepsi or Strawberry Lemonade Memory: I have had a lot of great memories but one that was recent was attending the state girls basketball tournament.  It was such a fun atmosphere and was great to see our school represented so well. Why did you choose and continue to choose to be in education? I always knew I wanted to be a teacher.  I think it started when I was young and played school at home with my siblings.  I had some great teachers throughout elementary and high school that also inspired me.  I love teaching and couldn't imagine doing anything different.

The NHS would like to congratulate our incredible SPED Director, Mrs. Nelson, and our fabulous band director, Mrs. Herrboldt, for being chosen as November's Educators of the month! Attached are pictures of them receiving their certificate with student comments from Isaac. Thanks for all you do for the Centerville school, community and students!

Congratulations to the above students for being chosen for the Region 1 Honor Band that was held on Tuesday, November, 26th in Canton. The students rehearsed all day with other region 1 participants and performed a concert that evening. The guest director was Dr. Christopher Brandt from Morningside University and the following students were selected from Centerville: Flute: Anna Marohl(3rd Chair) - Clarinet: Anna Preheim(1st Chair), Kayla Stevens(3nd Chair), Aylin Gutierrez(2nd Part)- Alto Sax: Leah Wiese(1st Chair), Brady Muller(2nd Chair) - Trumpet: Grant Meyer(1st Chair) - Percussion: Josiah Knutson(Snare, Crash Cymbal, Timpani) - Also chosen but injured was Isaac Marohl.

12/2: 4 pm Junior High Girls Basketball vs Baltic @ Home. 7th grade followed by 8th. All games will be played in the Gold gym.

Middle School Band is getting some practice for the Christmas concert. Centerville community you are in for a treat Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm for the 5-12 Winter Concert!

This week we turn the spotlight and give thanks to Candy Bennett! She has been a jack of all trades, a wealth of knowledge, and a fantastic resource to our school for 35 years! Thank you for being a part of Tornado Nation Candy! Staff Spotlight - Candy Bennett - Administrative Assistant About Me - I graduated from Centerville High School in the same class as my husband, Randy, who works for the Turner County Highway Dept. We've moved away from Centerville a couple of times, but we always ended back here to raise our two children. Our son Adam and his wife Amy and son Merle live by Lennox. He has been a truck driver since his years in the Army. Our daughter Robin and her husband Brad Tyler and their children, Paige and James, live by Hartford. She is a Deaf Education and HS English teacher. Favorites - Color - blue Animal - dog Hobbies - playing with grandchildren, reading, house projects and watching HGTV Food - pizza Drink - various kinds of coffee Memory - There are so many fun memories, I can't choose. But I suppose my favorite memories are always of working in the same school where my kids attended. Being here with them, and for them, and seeing what they went through, and how they evolved over the years with different teachers and friends. Why Statement - Why did you choose and continue to choose to be in the world of education? I had other jobs before this, but when I saw a job opening advertised for the school, I just knew it was a place that would be fun to work and I should go apply. And I was right, it was the most enjoyable job I had ever had. I started as a teacher's aide for three years before the administration invited me to come work in the office. I have spent the rest of my work years here because there's no other workplace like it. This is my 35th year at the school, and I've never once had that feeling of dreading going to work the next day. It's definitely a high-energy atmosphere, and the cycle of events through the year keep it from ever getting boring or monotonous. Things are constantly changing. I've been privileged to work in the same building with so many amazing teachers over the years. I can see every day what a challenging job they have, but they continue to enrich students' education with unending patience. It is inspiring to watch them work with a new variety of students every year. It has also been an ongoing pleasure to get to know all the children of this town and watch them grow up. They are energizing, and their unique personalities remind me every day that they are all special and important to this world!

Congratulations to the following students achieving fall sports awards. Great Plains conference football Miles and Alec, James Honorable Mention. All state 1st team Miles, Honorable Mention Alec. Centerville hasn't had an all state football player since 2005. Great Plains Conference volleyball. Emma, Althea, and Keira; Lillie Honorable Mention.

The Grades 5-12 Concert scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5 has been moved to Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm. This is to accommodate our students that qualified for state oral interp. The school board meeting that was scheduled for Dec. 9 has been moved to Wed., December 11 at 7:00 pm. Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26: 4 pm JH Girls Basketball vs Elk-Point/Jefferson @ home. 7th followed by 8th. Games will be in the Gold gym. We are unable to livestream in that gym. Last games before a short break.

Chicken wing dissection in Anatomy class today!

11/21/24: JH Boys and Girls basketball @ Alcester-Hudson. Schedule: 4:00 7th Grade Boys Aux Gym 4:00 7th Grade Girls Main Gym 5:00 8th Grade Boys Aux Gym 5:00 8th Grade Girls Main Gym

11/19/24 4 pm JH Basketball vs SF Lutheran. 7th followed by 8th. Boys in the purple gym Girls in the Gold. Games in Purple gym streamed at: https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/

11/19: Good luck to the Oral Interpretation team and Coach Skotvold today at Regions. They will be on the campus of USF. Winners will move on to State at Rapid City. Map and Schedule attached.

11/18: 4 pm JH Girls Basketball vs Scotland/Menno. 6th followed by 7th followed by 8th. All games in the purple gym. They will be livestreamed as well at: https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/

As we celebrate American Education Week this week, we recognize the incredible efforts of everyone who helps make the Centerville School District a wonderful place for learning and growth. It’s a time to recognize the tremendous impact that education has on our community and beyond, as well as the dedication of everyone who makes it possible. To everyone who plays a role in shaping young minds: Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work. Each of you plays a crucial role in creating a strong, supportive learning environment where our students can thrive. Let's take a moment to recognize and share gratitude for these amazing individuals who make a difference every single day.

Congratulations to the Junior High girls on winning the Gayville-Volin tournament!

Congratulations to Centerville School Alum Tom Moore on his State Championship!

This week we put the spotlight on a very diverse teacher in our building who we are thankful for. Teaching anything from middle school math and history to elementary PE, we are very appreciative of Ms. Gust's dedication to the Centerville Tornado Nation! Staff Spotlight - Sheila Gust - MS History and Physical Education Teacher About Me: I graduated from Centerville High School and attended the University of South Dakota, I received my bachelor's and master's degrees and have taught for 22 year and 17 of them have been in Centerville. I have 3 children, Chase, Carter and Althea. Favorites: Color - green or black Animal - definitely a calico cat named Andersen Hobby - chasing my kids to their various events, but I'll have to find something new after this year! Food - pizza or anything I didn't have to cook! Drink - if you know me, you know, I'm a diet coke girl! Memory: I have been blessed with some very special memories at CHS including when I got to be a part of the girls basketball team that went to the state tournament in 2011, watching the girls win the state tournament last spring in Rapid will always be a favorite memory for me, and and I have a million little pe moments in the gym with the kids I have taught over the years that are what make my job so special! Why Statement - Why did you choose and continue to choose to be in the world of education? I chose to join the world of education because it was a place that I could challenge myself to be creative and a life long learner. I also knew that it would allow me to spend time with my own children, my nieces and my nephews as they grew up. I love the kids I have taught over the years and I know every day is full of different and unique challenges and joys. I feel very blessed to be able to teach the children of Centerville, they are by far the best part of my job!

11/12/24: Busy night in both Gyms tonight. 3:45 pm JH Girls Basketball one combined game vs Canton @ Home in the Gold gym. No livestream available. 7 pm SoDak 16 Volleyball Dakota Valley vs Hanson. Doors open at 6 pm no passes or activity tickets. Winner goes to the State Tournament. **Wellness Center Closed from 6-10 pm**