2/29:24 Who is ready for SoDak 16 Basketball action? The Girls Varsity Basketball team will be making a short drive to Irene to take on the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Knighthawks. Doors will open at 6:15 pm game will start at 7 pm sharp. Winner will advance to the State Tournament. Theme for tonight's game is retro Tornado gear. Go dig in the closet for some retro outfits. Pep rally will start at 2:45 pm doors open at 2:30 pm.
If you can't make the game it will be livestreamed on Irene-Wakonda YouTube channel. Our very own Charlie and Spencer will do the play by play commentary.
Elementary students spent some good time visiting with the varsity basketball teams. They also received autographed team photos. Helping keep the Tornado spirit going as we continue on into our post season. Thank you to Mrs. Tornberg and Mrs. Heesch for helping organize the event.
Congratulations to Centerville's Boys' Basketball Coach Bill Marquardt. With the region win last night Bill has eclipsed the 500 win mark. He is just the 11th high school boys' basketball coach in South Dakota's state history to do so. If you see Bill congratulate him for an amazing milestone!
Here are the livestream links for Region 4B action tonight in Freeman.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024- Region 4B BBB games in Freeman starting at 6:00 PM.
6:00 PM game is #2 Freeman Flyers vs. #7 Menno Wolves
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/HqQWtU8I0oE?feature=share
NFHS - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gamb9ec18f103
7:30 PM game is #3 Centerville vs. #6 Freeman Academy-Marion
YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/L9Kid-yu0q0?feature=share
NFHS - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam33d5d1eecd
2/27/24: Post season action starts tonight for the Varsity Boy's Basketball team. They will be heading to Freeman to take on Freeman Academy/Marion. Game will start approximately at 7:30 pm. Live stream will be on NFHS network with a paid subscription or the Freeman Flyers YouTube channel.
The special school board meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
2/23:24: Who is ready for an evening of dinner and music? Things are starting to come together for a run filled evening. Come out and support our Music department for the yearly Pops Concert. Soup will be served and doors open around 6:15 pm. Performances will start promptly at 7 pm. Please arrive early so you can be seated and ready to be entertained at 7 pm sharp!
SoDak 16 Girls Basketball set. Get ready to fill the stands in Irene!!!
Lillie E. was nominated by the staff of Centerville High School to receive the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award. She was nominated for her dependability, service, leadership, & patriotism. Lillie opted to write an essay for the scholarship portion of the award and received 1st place in our Chapter, earning her a $500 scholarship. Her essay will move on to the state level for a chance to win more scholarship money. Lillie attended a President's Tea on February 10th where she received her scholarship money and award. She also read her essay for those in attendance. Congratulations, Lillie on this high honor!
2/20/24: Post season play starts today for the Tornadoes. The girls basketball team will host region 4B action this evening. Schedule is as follows:
6 pm Centerville vs Freeman Academy/Marion
7:30 pm Viborg-Hurley vs Irene-Wakonda
The winner of the games will advance to play Thursday night. The highest seed remaining at that time will host. Games will be livestreamed:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/
Doors will open at 5:15 pm cost is $6 adults and $4 students. Prices set by SDHSAA
2/17/24: Good luck to our Boys Basketball team in the Great Plains Conference Classic. We will take on Corsica-Stickney @ 5 pm in Scotland. Game will be livestreamed on a pay per view basis at:
https://highlanders.liveticket.tv/
You must go to this site. You will not be able to access through YouTube.
2/13/24: Last Doubleheader basketball games of the season. The Tornadoes will be on the road to take on Dell Rapids St. Mary's. Games will go as follows:
3:30 PM - JV Girls
4:30 PM - JV Boys
6:00 PM - Varsity Girls
7:30 PM - Varsity Boys
Good luck Tornado players and coaches! Games will be livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn-xPhMpl2o
2/12/24: Fresh off of a Great Plains Conference Championship our Girls basketball team is back on the court. This will be our last regular season home game. Schedule as follows:
4 pm 7th boys Gold gym
5 pm 8th boys Gold gym C team Girls Purple gym
6:15 pm JV Girls purple gym
6:30 6th grade boys vs Hurley/Parker Gold gym
7:45 pm Varsity Girls purple gym
Good luck to all the athletes and coaches!
Livestream for purple gym:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/
Centerville's annual Child Development Fair will be held on Thursday, March 28th in the Library. Development and School Readiness screenings will be provided for children ages 3-5 who are not currently enrolled in the Centerville School District. Families are encouraged to reserve their spot by calling the school at (605)-563-2291.
Additional information can be found flyers located throughout the community or by contacting Alexa Nelsen at alexa.nelsen@k12.sd.us
2/10/24: Both Varsity basketball teams will be playing in Classics tomorrow. The Boys will take on Philip @ 12 pm in the Corn Palace for the DWU Culvers Classic. Games will be on a pay per view channel at:
dwu.liveticket.tv
Girls will be taking on AC/DC at 6:30 pm for the Conference Championship. That game will be at Lake Andes. The pay per view livestream is:
https://acdc.liveticket.tv/
A reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, February 15th between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM. (Note that this is a change from the originally scheduled date.) Conferences are scheduled for this one day only. Parents of elementary students should use the following link to sign-up for a time slot. Parents of middle school/high school students are encouraged to stop and visit teachers between 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AADAD28A4F4C34-47737121-spring
2/8/24: We will recognize our Seniors tonight at the home basketball games vs Menno. Schedule as follows:
5 pm JV Girls Gold gym Boys Purple gym
6:15 pm Varsity Girls
Immediately after Recognize Seniors
15 minutes after Varsity Boys game
Livestreamed at:
https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/
Reminder you need to switch streams to see all the games.
Congratulations to Covin W. He signed to play football at Mount Marty University in Yankton, SD next year. Joining him on his signing day he is pictured with family and friends and coach. Always an awarding day to watch Tornadoes further their athletic careers. Good luck Covin!
2/6/24: Girls High School basketball @ Home again tonight to take on the Canton C-Hawks. Schedule will go as follows:
5 pm JV
6:15 pm C Team
15 minutes after Varsity;
All games livestream at https://tornadoes.liveticket.tv/girls-basketball/
Good luck to all the players and coaches. Go Tornadoes!!
This week is National School Counselors Week. The Centerville School District would like to thank Mrs. Lindstrom for ALL that she does for our students and staff.
National School Counselor's Week is an annual event in the United States typically celebrated during the first full week of February. It's a time to recognize the contributions and vital role that school counselors play in the academic and personal development of students. These professionals provide support and guidance to students, helping them navigate academic challenges, social-emotional issues, career exploration, and more.
