The GBB apparel store is open until tomorrow morning at 11 AM if you are still looking for some Christmas gift ideas or just in need of some new Tornado gear!
https://dadesigns605.com/pages/centerville-girls-basketball
Good luck Oral Interpretation team @ State in Sturgis tomorrow!
A good deed of the day in the elementary was given to 3rd Grade student Leah Morphew by our head of maintenance John Jochims. He said, "As kids were coming in from recess Leah was preventing an argument between two other students and kindly help them diffuse the situation. She showed that she really cared about kids being kind to one another." Thanks for promoting a positive environment in our school Leah!!
Junior National Honor Society member Anna Marohl is organizing the NHS food drive this year. See the attached flyer for more information. Thank you Anna, Miss Davis (NHS advisor), and all NHS students for taking charge and putting this together!
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.
**Reminder Concert is Tonight**
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.
