Centerville School District

**New Region Boys Schedule** Friday 3/7/25 7 pm Centerville vs Tripp-Delmont/Armour @ Home The winner of that game will advance to play Saturday 3/8/25 at 2 pm Location to be determined.

3/4/25 The boy's region basketball game tonight is postponed. We are working on details for a makeup date/time.

Updated Region 4B Boys Basketball bracket. Note the new start times to try and avoid the weather. 6:00 pm Tripp-Delmont/Armour vs Centerville @ Home. Come out and support our athletes and coaches!

This week we turn the spotlight to our wonderful School Counselor, Mrs. Alyssa Lindstrom! A Centerville alum, Mrs. Lindstrom continues to give back to our school in countless ways. From elementary all the way up to graduation she is teaching life skills and preparing our students for the world. She is a fantastic resource for both students and staff in our building, and provides a constant positive support system for us all. Thank you Mrs. Lindstrom for all that you do! Staff Spotlight - Mrs. Lindstrom - Professional School Counselor About Me - I have been blessed to call Centerville home for most of my life. I attended K-12 school in Centerville, graduating in 2011. I then went off to college at SDSU (Go Jacks!) where I received my Undergraduate Degree in Psychology & Human Development Family Studies & my Master’s Degree in School Counseling. I married my husband, Kyle, right after graduate school and we started our family in the Lake Preston/De Smet area. I was the school counselor in De Smet for 3 years before coming back home to Centerville. We had one daughter, Adaline, while living up north and when our second, Aisley, was on the way, it was a perfect time to transition back to Centerville to be near family. Thankfully, the school counseling job in Centerville opened up at that time! I have now been the school counselor in Centerville for 5 years and we have since added one more to our crazy crew, Kashdyn. We love raising and chasing after our three kiddos. Adaline is in Kindergarten, Aisley is 4 and will be starting Pre-K next year, & Kashdyn is 1. I am so thankful that our kids get to grow up in the amazing district where I attended school and now work! Favorites - Color – Purple Animal – Horses Hobby – Chasing after kids, Reading, Watching a good binge-worthy TV series Food - Pasta Drink – Coffee Memory - I have so many great memories at CHS already that it is hard to choose just one. I think the girls celebrating their state championship win last year definitely falls at the top of the list. To watch our team pull their weekend competition together to help them celebrate was truly breathtaking. I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud to be a Tornado. I know that night left an impression on all who were in attendance (some of the elementary students still talk about that night when we do lessons on teamwork, sportsmanship, gratitude, etc.). Why Statement - I did not originally choose to be in the world of education, but I am so thankful for the way my story played out! I first went to college to become a Pharmacist. After I realized that college Chemistry was not for me, I quickly changed my major to Psychology. As I was nearing the end of my 4 years of undergraduate studies, I knew that I needed to go on to grad school to really be able to do anything with my degree. As I was researching options, I had an “Aha” moment. When I started reading about the School Counseling graduate program, I knew instantly that was for me. I wanted to be the person that students could come and talk to about anything. I wanted to make a difference in kids’ lives. I am extremely grateful that my path changed in college. I love coming to school every day knowing that I get to support our students whether it be with academics, social-emotional needs, or career exploration. Everything I do is for them and it has been SO rewarding!

We are running a fun, raffle-like game called HoopsMania to raise money for a few of our Educators Rising Chapter members to attend National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Would you be willing to support us and buy a ticket? You could win $1,000 in prizes! Visit our fundraiser page to contribute or learn more. Thank You! https://www.charitymania.com/give/LF04B-9

The Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off today for the Centerville Elementary. Get your kids signed up if you have not already done so. We have a shorter window for getting donations this year as the Kids Heart Challenge will end on Friday. Thank you for contributing to this great cause!

It is a very busy week for the Tornadoes! Good luck to all participants.

SoDak 16 Girls basketball is set. We will travel to Madison to take on the Faulkton Area Trojans around 7:15 pm next Thursday March 6 . There will be a pep rally for the community at 2:45 pm that day. More details to come as the game approaches.

Read Across America Week is being celebrated from March 3-7, 2025. This is held in conjunction with Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Our Educators Rising Chapter had their state conference at DSU this past week. At conference, students can choose to compete in different categories that are all related to teaching & education. Depending on the competition, students can compete as an individual or as a team. Students can earn a bronze, silver, or gold rating. If they also place in the top 10, they qualify for the National Conference. Dulce Gutierrez competed in Children's Literature Pre-K Spanish. She wrote and illustrated her own book in Spanish targeted at a Pre-School audience. She received a silver in her event! Anna Marohl competed in Creative Lecture. This is a TED Talk with the topic, "The Double-Edged Sword of AI." She received a silver in her event! Our Ethical Dilemma team consisted of Anna Marohl, Riley Hybertson, & Dulce Gutierrez. They were given an ethical education-related dilemma and had to collaboratively debate the topic and come up with a solution. They received a silver in their event & also placed 3rd overall! Kayla Stevens & Riley Hybertson competed in Interactive Bulletin Board. They prepared an interactive display board that could be used in a 3rd grade classroom setting to teach a lesson on division. In order to qualify for Nationals in this event, students must earn a 97% or higher on their scoring rubric. These girls did it!! They are headed to Orlando, Florida in June to present their board at the National Conference! Congratulations, Ed Risers!

Happy Birthday!

2/28/25 6:30 am FFA members are ready to serve breakfast! Come out and support them.

The Centerville Elementary School will once again be participating in the American Heart Association's Kid Heart Challenge. We will be having our kick-off meeting on the morning of Monday, March 3rd. This year the challenge will only be running for one week. Information on getting your elementary student signed up is included on the attached image.

2/27/25 7:00 pm Region 4B Girls basketball Championship. Centerville vs Gayville-Volin @ Home. Winner moves on to the SoDak 16. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. Cost is $6.00 for an adult $4.00 for student set by SDHSAA. No activity passes allowed. Thank you to DA design for ensuring our student section can be there in full force. They will pay for the admission of 25 Centerville Students. If you can't be there listen to play by play action and watch the girls . Thanks to Joe Van Gor and Charlie Prien for running tornadoes liveticket tv. Link is https://youtube.com/live/kUGxG4szNnA?feature=share

✨ Join Us for a Magical Evening at "Disney Dazzle" – A Pops Concert! ✨ Get ready for a night of enchantment as Centerville High School proudly presents Disney Dazzle, a spectacular Pops Concert featuring beloved Disney classics! Join us on Saturday March 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM for the meal followed by an unforgettable musical journey filled with magic, nostalgia, and toe-tapping fun starting at 6:00 pm. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for students, and delicious food will be served to make the evening even more delightful. Don’t miss this chance to experience the timeless charm of Disney music—bring your friends and family for a dazzling night of song and celebration! 🎶✨

Thank you to our educators of the month for February. The dedication and work you put into our school is greatly appreciated!

2/25/25: Let the post season begin. Good luck to the Tornadoes tonight as they take on the Eagles of Irene-Wakonda at 7 pm in Centerville. No activity tickets will be honored Price $6 adult $4 student prices set by SDHSAA Livestream available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCYLBkvPWc4

This week we turn the spotlight to another teacher we are very grateful for here in Tornado Nation! Mrs. Jessie Knutson serves as our Agriculture teacher as well as advises our FFA program. Thank you for your dedication and service to the students at CHS Mrs. Knutson! Staff Spotlight - Mrs. Knutson - Ag Ed/FFA Advisor About Me - I grew up on an acreage outside of Harrisburg.  I graduated from Harrisburg High School and attended SDSU, where I majored in Agriculture Education and minored in Animal Science.  After my husband, Justin, and I got married in the spring of 2014, we settled down in Centerville, where I accepted my first teaching job and continue to teach today.  We have three children: Clay, age 8; Sierra, age 6; and Levi, age 2.  Some of our favorite family times include helping Justin on the family farm in various ways, such as helping with planting, picking rocks, cleaning fence lines, and just being together on the farm. Favorites - Color - Green Animal - Horse Hobby - I’m a mother and wife. Who has time for those? Just kidding! Those are my favorite titles to have! When I do have time, I love to do a puzzle, be outside, and ultimately, I love just spending time with my family. Food - Peanut butter and chocolate Drink - Coffee Memory - My favorite memories have been getting the opportunity to work in the same school that my own children are attending.  This allows me to be involved in their activities during the day and see them in the hallways.  The greatest memories have been watching my children create meaningful relationships with my FFA members. Why Statement - I’ve always loved helping others.  Originally, I wanted to be a school counselor, but I was told that I needed to have a teaching background. The impact that my high school ag teacher had on me led me to choose to pursue a degree in agriculture education.  The aspect of ag education that I most enjoy is the opportunity to teach young people practical, real-life skills.  I also love that FFA provides opportunities to engage with and learn from people from all over the world who share the same passion for agriculture.  The chance to help students build real-life skills in the classroom and the shop, as well as the benefits of FFA, and ultimately, the relationships built with students along the way are what keep me in education.

2/24/25: Last regular season home game for the Boys Basketball team. Come out and support them as they take on the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles: 5:00 pm JV with the Varsity to follow Livestream lInk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_735dhDl7pk

2/22/25 Boys Varsity Basketball will go for the Great Plains Conference Championship at 7 pm vs Gayville-Volin @ Armour. Come out and cheer the boys on. If you cannot make it the pay per view information is below. Good luck players and coaches! The link to game pass is: https://nighthawks.liveticket.tv/ The cost is $9.99 for the day.