Dell Rapids Area News

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Exerpts from the Dell Rapids School District School Board Proceedings (full minutes can be found at http://dr-k12.org/parents_public/school_board/minutes-agendas):

AGENDAS:

December 12, 2011

The Dell Rapids School District Board of Education met Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school distance learning room.
President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Weiland, to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2011 regular meeting and the November 28, 2011 special meeting. All voted aye.
Marcy Anderson publicly thanked Jeff Schmidt for the help he has provided the staff in moving into the new elementary school.
Motion by Schuch, seconded by Morris, to approve the agenda with the deletion of the Special Olympics proposal and the addition of a purchase proposal under the superintendent’s report. All voted aye.
Motion by Weiland, seconded by Randall, to approve the consent agenda. All voted aye.
Payment of December Claims. TOTAL GENERAL FUND CLAIMS – $51,930.50. TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND CLAIMS – $185,140.60. TOTAL BOND REDEMPTION FUND CLAIMS - $316,089.54. TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND CLAIMS - $52,959.91. TOTAL PAYROLL – $433,571.24.
Personnel Lane Change: Stacy Konsor to Bachelors + 16; additional $700.00 (total contract of $31,450.00). Lane Change: Samantha Moulton to Bachelors +16; additional $700.00 (total contract of $30,050.00).
Motion by Morris, seconded by Randall, to set the 2012 school board election for April 10, 2012 in conjunction with the city election. All voted aye.
Superintendent Ludens presented a proposal from Johnson Controls for a basic service agreement on the new elementary school HVAC system. Consideration was postponed until January to get additional information regarding warranty coverage and service items that could be possibly be handled by school maintenance staff.
Motion by Randall, seconded by Schuch, to authorize the administration to respond to the S.D.H.S.S.A. survey that the Dell Rapids School District does not plan to sponsor a soccer program. All voted aye.
Teaching staff gave a presentation on Common Core Standards.
Dr. John Jewett reported that furnishings have been installed in the new elementary school and that staff are learning to operate various systems. Volunteer help with the move has been greatly appreciated. A letter will be sent to elementary parents and an informal open house will be scheduled.
Fran Ruesink reported on parent/teacher conference participation and stated that a technology literacy test will not be required by the state. He is looking into an automated way to communicate with parents when middle school students are placed on the ICU list.
Kim Kludt reported that the district has been asked to participate in a texting pilot program with the helpline center. An anti-bullying presentation will be given for students, staff, parents, and community on December 19th.
Todd Wiebenga reported on moving items to the new elementary system and stated that the competition gym floor has been re-finished. A new in-town bus stop will be added at the old elementary school. Plans are being finalized for afternoon transportation of Haven students from the new elementary school to the old elementary school.
Jeff Welbig reported on winter activities participation. The first annual Top of the Rock wrestling tournament was held on December 3rd. Craig Jorgensen, Jeff Krumm, and the Youth Wrestling Club were thanked for their assistance.
Wayne Coffaa reported that Hoogendoorn Construction was in the final stages of completing the punch list on the new elementary school building. The gym floor in the high school addition has been painted and sealed and should be ready for use by January 1.
Superintendent Ludens presented a proposal from Mark Crisp for purchase of land on the south end of the new elementary school plat. Four schools have been invited to join the current Big Sioux Conference, and a constitution revision committee has been appointed. A draft policy for utilization of the old elementary school and a summary of the Governor’s FY2013 budget were given to the board.
Motion by Weiland, seconded by Randall, to approve the second reading and adoption of revised policy DJB – Petty Cash and Incidental Accounts, revised policy IGDE – Student Activity Fees and Expenses, and new policy IGDF – Student Fundraising Activities. All voted aye.
Brian Davis reported that the South Dakota Retirement System Board of Trustees has an opening for a school board representative and that ASBSD is presenting a negotiations workshop on December 14th. Tom Morris inquired about the possibility of strategic planning training.
Motion by Schuch, seconded by Randall, to go into executive session at 9:07 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel (SDCL 1-25-2, 1). All voted aye.
Davis declared the board out of executive session at 9:35 p.m. and adjourned the meeting.

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October 2011:

Starting with this October issue of the Wise Owl, the DRHS students enrolled in Journalism are now not only learning the skill of journalistic writing and layout...they are doing the real-world work of putting together this widely-read community publication! Because of this you will notice great changes. We hope you will not only appreciate the public school news and information shared with you each month, we hope you see the wonderfully unique academic opportunity our students are being offered.
Because DRES has students with severe fish and peanut allergies, DRES is no longer serving fish, peanuts, or peanut products in the lunch program. DRES is also asking that fish, peanuts and peanut products not be sent to school in students’ lunches or sent as snacks. We ask the same of parents bringing their own lunch. Your cooperation with this health and safety measure would be greatly appreciated.
Ms. Jennifer Ruesink, the High School Guidance Counselor, is requesting parents to provide the high school office with an e-mail address. Having this information will allow for a quick communication tool to inform parents of upcoming standardized tests, upcoming scholarship, scholarship information, financial aid information, reminders, as well as classroom specific information. You can contact Wendy in the high school office at wendy.anstine@k12.sd.us or call the office at 428-5473, opt 1, for the high school.
Please welcome the newest edition to the publications staff: Zane Lodmell, Cheyenne Schumaker, Jese Nelson, and Aleza Kirschenmann. These students are working hard to make a good publication which represents the school district. Please send any Wise Owl information to kerri.kirschenmann@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
Congratulations to the DRHS Homecoming royalty: King Tanner Munk, Queen Laine Mitchell, Weston Hansen, Channing Barber, Zachery Barber, Hailey Fiedler, Brittney Schlaikjer, and Paige Bunkers. Junior class president Kelsi Ritter and Cheerleader Samantha Mathis were responsible for introducing the royalty candidates. Members of the DRHS choir performed “Sweet Caroline” after the royalty was introduced; and the cheerleaders lead the audience in the school song at the end of the festivities.
Congratulations to the DRMS students of the month for September: Joshua Parrott, Jordon Kerns, Andrew Hegge, Timothy Jaycox, Jacob Wolles, Adam Nagelhout, Raigan Schmidt, and Mikaela Stofferahn.
On August 26, Holly Hoffman, on the recent contestants on a popular game show called “Survivor”, visited the DRMS students to talk about her experience on the show. Holly is from Eureka, SD, she was not only the oldest woman on the show, but the last woman to be voted off.
This year’s Scholastic Book Fair will be held at the DRES on Nov 3, 4, 7, 8 … all from 8am-6pm.
Any student in grades 7-12, who this year is going to take or has taken a FACS class, is eligible to join FCCLA. Regular meetings held at 8:25am twice a month. Due are $15. Contact Ms. Rieck.
The Haven will celebrate “Lights on After School” on Thursday, October 20. This celebration is held annually to call attention to the critical importance of quality After School Programs in communities and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open. Join us on October 20 from 4-6pm at the Dells Bowl as we celebrate LOA with an afternoon of bowling, food & fun! (Please turn your porch lights on from 6-9pm to show your support of this event!
Congratulations to the 2011 State Boys Golf qualifiers (Jager Rus, Colin Karst, Michael Schmidt, Ted LaCoursiere, and Zach Schroeder) for your tremendous win to bring home the Region Golf Championship. Good luck at State!
2011 DRHS All State Choir participants selected. Congratulations to Jordan Stone, Darrian Grassi, Miranda Broin, Nicole Rice, Austen Hof, Ben Hinricher, Jackson Gleason, and Dylan Damm. All State competition is scheduled for October 28-29 at the Sioux Falls arena.
April Erdman was one of 24 students from SD who traveled abroad in Europe with the “People to People” student Ambassadorship Program. Congratulations!
Welcome to our Foreign Exchange students this year: Naetima Prathipthinthong, sophomore, from Thailand; Daniel Tchermerinski Konieczny, junior, from Denmark; and Papassamon Chaiyont, sophomore, also from Thailand. Have a great year at DRHS!
The Fundamental Ag Mechanics class has finished a unit on hydraulics as well as plumbing. The 22 students are now working on a concrete unit in which they will be introduced to the various components on concrete. Members are also working on developing their leadership skills to compete in the leadership career developments on October 31 in Brookings, and the district event on November 15 in Hartford.
Be sure to check out the whole October Wise Owlnewsletter at http://dr-k12.org
Congratulations to Branden Jastram who was chosen as the September Quarrier of the Month. Branden is the son of David and Jan Jastram.
DRHS Band welcomes Rebecca Baustian as their student teacher, a student from SDSU. She will begin her teaching practice after marching season is over.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Happy Birthday to Ty Hennen & Ryan Nichols! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: Super Mexican Potatoes or Baked Breaded Pork Sandwich & Whole Grain Rice.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
ACT Prep Sessions are being held at Dakota State University and the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. See Mrs. Ruesink for dates & registration information.
If you are interested in working as a timer or scorer at the high school quiz bowl competition on February 27th, please see Ms. Haas. This would be a great opportunity if you need community service hours.
Attention Students: The City of Dell Rapids is accepting applications for summer positions, for more details please stop in the office or City Hall.
**Old 77 is looking for spring & summer help, various positions available. If interested and/or for more information, please talk to Nancy Lorna or Shelly at Old 77.
Quiz Bowl Members: Practice tomorrow at 8:15, attendance is mandatory!!
There are a few Hershey's candy bars left. Please see Ms. Rieck if you are interested.
There will be a TATU(Teens Against Tobacco Use) meeting in Mr. Hegge’s room tomorrow at 8:40am.
POST PROM PARTY!!!!Sign up in the office…First sign –up date is March 2nd…you will get 3 extra chances to win the BIG prizes….All you need to bring at the time you sign up… is your $20 registration fee & your signed parental consent form.
Prom building committee and builders please meet in the art room on Thurs. Feb. 23rd @ 8:40 am for a short meeting. All help is welcome in putting together this year’s prom theme.
Art Club- There will be a short meeting in the art room on Friday, Feb. 24th @ 8:40. Please! all members must attend!
Spanish Club will be selling root beer floats and baked goods in the MS commons tonight during the Girl's District Game. Come support the Spanish Club and get some goodies.
Spanish club will meet Thursday morning, Feb 23 at 8:15 in Mrs. Boehmer's room (not Wed morning).
February 18-25 is National FFA Week, so the FFA chapter will be holding various activities next week. On Tuesday, students and staff can look for an owl that is part of the FFA emblem. It will be located somewhere in the high school, so if you are the first to locate it, you will receive $5. The FFA emblem on the picture in the commons will not count for any of the items to locate during the week.
Any girl 18 and under interested in Softball can pick up a form in the office, they are due back by March 1st.
The boys ‘basketball team defeated Lennox Friday night, 68 to 50. Cole Langer led the way with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Michael Schmidt scored 19 points and Riley Rinehart scored 10. Bryce Koch scored 8 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and blocked 5 shots. Rounding out the scoring were Wes Hansen with 4 points, Ben Kahler 3, and Colin Karst 2.
The Dell Rapids Quarriers boys junior varsity basketball team traveled to Lennox on Friday, February 17 for a big game with the always tough to beat at home Orioles. In front of a sea of Orange and Black clad fans on both sides that continued to grow throughout the preliminary contest in anticipation of the varsity showdown, the young Quarriers jumped out to a 14-4 first quarter lead and never looked back as they won by a score of 48-30. Sophomore Cody Nielsen continued his hot shooting streak as he, for the second straight game, made every shot he took from the field in leading the Dell Rapids JV to their 13th win of the season. Nielsen, who went 4 for 4 in two point shot attempts and 2 for 2 in three point shot attempts, ended the game with 15 points to go with seven rebounds, three steals, a pair of assists, and two charges taken. Matt Kolbeck followed up with 13 points and four rebounds. Nathan Koens scored seven points and handed out three assists, Lane LeBrun chipped in with five points, and Zach White four points and four rebounds. The JV teams next game with also be their last of the season when they travel to Pipestone on Friday, February 24.
The freshman boys basketball team dropped their season finale at Lennox 44-43 last Friday. The Quarriers cut a 12 point 4th quarter deficit to one point and had a chance to take the lead, but the shot fell just short and the clock ended up running out. Riley Schmidt led the Quarriers with 13 points, Zane Schumaker added 11, Keegan Hemenway chipped in with 8 and Grant Langer finished with 6 points. The freshmen finished the season with a 10-6 record...good job boys!
Attn Freshmen boys basketball players: Please hand in your washed practice jersey and uniforms tomorrow after school in the high school gym to Mr. Fersdahl.
The boys varsity 1 lost 1-24. Alex Tiesen had high game with a 198 & high series with a 469. The boys varsity 2 WON 13-12! Sean & Quentin Gerber tied for high game with a 169; Quentin had high series with a 477. The girls varsity 1 lost 2-23; Alexis Ruth had high game with a 183 & high series with a 463. The girls varsity 2 lost 25-0; Jordan Steen had high game with a 151 & high series with a 374. This was the last bowling meet of the regular season. The SD High School Bowling state tournament is Friday February 24th at 9am at Empire Bowl in Sioux Falls.
The Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers "C" basketball team finished their season at 8-7 with a dramatic victory in Madison on Thursday, February 16. Brittney Siemonsma cashed in a critical 3-pointer in overtime to seal the 30-29 win. Britt led all scorers with 14 points. The girls had a great season, rebounding from a slow start to eventually finish above .500. Members of the team include: Aleza Kirschenmann, Jordan Stone, Courtney Wolles, Lexi Snyder, Sara Haak, Jess Tisher, Jill Nelson, and Brittney Siemonsma. Congratulations girls on a successful season!
The Lady Q's JV basketball team finished their season in glorious fashion on Thursday night against Madison. Dells won 52-29 behind great team defense and impressive shooting. Dells had 9 three-pointers including 2 each from Corynn Hoff and Julia Rice and three bombs from Karen Eddy. McKenzie Rinehart and Rachel Devlin also launched a howitzer for the Quarriers. Nikki Rice also chipped in 4 points for the Lady Q's. Corynn Hoff led all scorers with 17 points and got to the line 13 times. Other girls on the JV roster this year were as follows: Sarah Haak, Courtney Wolles, Aleza Kirschenmann, Jordan Stone, and Brittney Siemonsma. This game marks the end of a great season for the Quarriers that had only 2 losses and 13 wins. Congratulations, girls! You have made your coaches and fans very proud.
Good Luck to the girls basketball team as they host the first round of Districts tonight. Lady Q’s vs. Sioux Falls Christian starting at 7pm!! Game will broadcast on www.dellrapidsareanews.com. No passes of any kind will be accepted tonight….$5/adults $3/ students.

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Happy Birthday to Aaron Van Ballegooyen! Happy Birthday tomorrow to Ian Bergstrom & Austin Eulberg! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce or Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Breadstick.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If you are interested in working as a timer or scorer at the high school quiz bowl competition on February 27th, please see Ms. Haas. This would be a great opportunity if you need community service hours.
Attention Students: The City of Dell Rapids is accepting applications for summer positions, for more details please stop in the office or City Hall.
**Old 77 is looking for spring & summer help, various positions available. If interested and/or for more information, please talk to Nancy, Lorna or Shelly at Old 77.
Power-Lifters are reminded to get your $24 to Connor for shirts by TODAY 2/16..Thanks!
February 18-25 is National FFA Week, so the FFA chapter will be holding various activities next week. On Tuesday, students and staff can look for an owl that is part of the FFA emblem. It will be located somewhere in the high school, so if you are the first to locate it, you will receive $5. The FFA emblem on the picture in the commons will not count for any of the items to locate during the week.
Any girl 18 and under interested in Softball can pick up a form in the office, they are due back by March 1st.
Today is Staff Appreciation Day for FCCLA Week.
Congratulations to Karlie Leighton for coming the closet to guessing the number of Skittles in the jar! The number in the jar was 609.
There are still a few Valentine’s wrapped Hershey’s candy bars left. If you would still like to purchase one see Ms. Rieck. Cost is $1.00
Good Luck to the girls’ basketball teams as they travel to Madison today. C game starts @ 4:45 with JV and Varsity to follow.
Good Luck to the Boys’ basketball teams as they travel to Lennox tomorrow. C games starts @ 4:45 with JV and Varsity to follow.
Good Luck to the wrestlers as they compete in Regions on Saturday @ SF Roosevelt. Matches start @ 9am. Bus time is 5:30am for Wrestlers.
Good Luck to the Dells Bowlers as they travel to Vermillion tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Happy Birthday to Andrew St Clair! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: Sloppy Joe or Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Blueberry Crisp Dessert.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If you are interested in working as a timer or scorer at the high school quiz bowl competition on February 27th, please see Ms. Haas. This would be a great opportunity if you need community service hours.
REMINDER to CTE students: No classes will be held at the CTE Academy TODAY!
Attention Students: The City of Dell Rapids is accepting applications for summer positions, for more details please stop in the office or City Hall.
All sophomores who took the PLAN (Pre-Act) need to meet in Mr. Schroeder's classroom on TOMORROW morning at 8:30am to go over the results.
Quiz Bowl Members: There will be practice TOMORROW at 8:15am.
Power-Lifters are reminded to get your $24 to Connor for shirts by Thursday 2/16..Thanks!
Spanish club meeting 8:15am TOMORROW morning in Mrs. Boehmer's room, Feb 16. We will discuss fund-raising options for trip.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 3 point shot event last night. The FFA raised $180 that will be matched by the chapter for a total donation of $360 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Thanks to everyone who so generously supported the raffle for the 2 baskets the past 2 days during FCCLA Week! The proceeds are being donated to Children's Miracle Network. Congratulations to the winner of basket 1 Megan Miles and basket 2's winner was Alexa Boehmer. Thanks again to everyone for your support of this worthwhile cause!
There are still a few Valentine's wrapped Hershey's candy bars left. If you would still like to purchase one see Ms. Rieck.
The freshman boys basketball team defeated Harrisburg 57-52 in an exciting game last night. The Quarriers torched the nets for 7 consecutive 3-pointers in the 2nd quarter alone and the team made 9 three pointers in all. Zane Schumaker led the Quarriers with 21 points including 4 three pointers and was 7 for 8 from the free throw line to help ice the game. Riley Schmidt scored 18 points including 3 three pointers, and Adam Karst and Grant Langer each scored 7 points. The freshmen will carry their 6 game winning streak into their season finale at Lennox on Friday. Great job!
The Harrisburg Tigers boys’ junior varsity basketball team came into the new Dell Rapids Middle School gym on Tuesday, February 14, and defeated the Quarrier JV by a score of 42-51. Nathan Koens lead a balanced scoring attack for Dell Rapids with 10 points. Lane LeBrun, Matt Kolbeck, and Zach White each chipped in with eight points apiece with White pulling down a team high nine rebounds and handing out three assists. Cody Nielsen added four points and six rebounds. Jacob Morris grabbed four rebounds and handed out three assists before leaving the game with a sprained ankle. The young Quarriers played hard on both ends of the court, particularly in the second half. But costly turnovers, easy scoring opportunities missed, and putting a good shooting Harrisburg team on the foul line too often was too much for Dell Rapids to overcome. The team's next action will be Friday, February 17 when all three boys’ teams travel south to Lennox to take on the Orioles.
The boys’ basketball team got back on the winning track last night with a victory over Harrisburg, 58 to 43. Bryce Koch led the way with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 blocks. Cole Langer scored 10 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists. Zachery Barber scored 10 points, Michael Schmidt 9, Channing Barber 6, Colin Karst 3, and Wes Hansen 2. Our seniors and their parents were honored last night. Seniors players are Channing and Zachery Barber, Ben Kahler, Michael Schmidt, Riley Rinehart, Wes Hansen, and Colin Karst. Thanks for all your hard work guys!
The Dell Rapids girls suffered a loss to the Tigers of Harrisburg on Tuesday night. We had a great first three quarters, but couldn't stop Harrisburg in the fourth quarter. Karen Eddy got the Quarriers started with a great scoring effort in the first quarter, hitting 3 three-pointers right out of the gate. However, scoring was a little tougher throughout the rest of the game. Dells held a 9 point lead with under a minute left in the 3rd quarter. Harrisburg played great and hit some big shots in the fourth. Great effort, Lady Q's. Next action is Thursday at Madison.
**BOWLING**The boys’ varsity 1 WON 18 1/2 - 6 1/2. Alex Tiesen had high game with a 215 and high series with a 598. Boys’ varsity 2 lost 0-25. Quentin Gerber had high game with a 132, Sean Gerber had high series with a 366. Girls’ varsity 1 WON 16-9. Alexis Ruth had high game with a 193 & high series with a 521. Varsity 2 girls lost 3-22. Jordan Steen had high game with a 154 & high series with a 369. The next bowling meet will be on Friday February 17th against Vermillion. The match will take place at 4:00 at the Sport Bowl in Sioux Falls due to mechanical problems at the Vermillion bowling alley.
**Guess the number of skittles in the jar as part of the activities for national FCCLA Week. Submit your guess in the office until mid-afternoon. Winners will be announced at the end of the day today.

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Birthday to Devon Weber & Alexis Ruth! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: Homestyle Beef & Cheese Enchilada Hotdish or Baked Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Whole Grain Rice.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If you are interested in working as a timer or scorer at the high school quiz bowl competition on February 27th, please see Ms. Haas. This would be a great opportunity if you need community service hours.
REMINDER to CTE students: No classes will be held at the CTE Academy TOMORROW!
Attention Students: The City of Dell Rapids is accepting applications for summer positions, for more details please stop in the office or City Hall.
JO volleyball players are reminded that pizza orders are due by the end of today....no exceptions!
The week of February 12-18 is National FCCLA Week. In observance of this the local FCCLA chapter is doing several things. Today and tomorrow tickets will be sold for a chance to win 2 Valentine baskets. All proceeds from this will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network in Sioux Falls. So, purchase your tickets to help support this worthwhile project and you may even win one of the baskets!!! Check the posters by the offices to see the list of contents. Tickets are $.50 each or 3 for $1.00. Drawing will be held during tonight’s home game. You need not be present to win. You may purchase tickets before school in the commons area or during the day in the FACS room or in the high school office.
If you need a last minute gift for Valentine's Day, consider purchasing a Valentine gift-wrapped Hershey's candy bar for $1. They will be sold in the commons area or in the FACS room.
Tomorrow you will be able to try to guess the number of skittles in the jar as part of the activities of national FCCLA Week. Before school you can fill out the sheet in the commons area and they will be in the office until mid-afternoon when the winners will be announced.
The FFA will be hosting a 3-point shot event during the half times of both varsity games tonight. The money raised will be matched and donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is a defective gene that causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the airways and leads to life-threatening lung infections, obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body absorb nutrients. Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the US are affected by this disease. Help raise funds to find new therapies and ultimately a cure by participating in this event!
Congratulations to DRHS Quiz Bowl Team 2 on their 4th place overall finish last night! Team members included, Ben Dipple-Captain, Alex Kannenberg, Austen Hof and Brad Zwart. Team 2 scored a total of 92 points, which was one point behind the 3rd place team. Great Job!! DRHS Team 1’s competitors were Jackson Gleason, Ben Hinricher, Tad Lacey and Wyatt Redetzke, but faced some tough competition. The next competition will be home on February, 27th.
Power-Lifters are reminded to get your $24 to Connor for shirts by Thursday 2/16..Thanks!
Spanish club meeting 8:15am Thursday morning in Mrs. Boehmer's room, Feb 16. We will discuss fund-raising options for trip.
Need/Want a treadmill? Custodian, Paul Nielsen had one for sale, please see him for details.
Good Luck to the girls and boys basketball teams as they host Harrisburg tonight for a doubleheader (Senior Recognition Night). Games start at 4pm and will also be webcast on dellrapidsareanews.com.
Good Luck to the Dells Bowlers as they travel to Sioux Falls today. Dismiss bowlers @ 3pm today.

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Happy Birthday to Mikaela Adams! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: French Toast & Sausage or Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Baked Tri-Tator Hashbrown.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
The FFA Chapter will be holding a meeting on TONIGHT at 7 pm in the high school agriculture classroom.
If you are interested in working as a timer or scorer at the high school quiz bowl competition on February 27^th, please see Ms. Haas. This would be a great opportunity if you need community service hours.
REMINDER to CTE students: No classes will be held at the CTE Academy on Wednesday, February 15th due to teacher in-service.
Attention JO volleyball players: Please bring pizza forms to Ms. Brockhaus on Monday, Feb.13th. ASAP!
Attention Students: The City of Dell Rapids is accepting applications for summer positions, for more details please stop in the office or City Hall.
The week of February 12-18 is National FCCLA Week. In observance of this the local FCCLA chapter is doing several things. Today and tomorrow tickets will be sold for a chance to win 2 Valentine baskets. All proceeds from this will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network in Sioux Falls. So, purchase your tickets to help support this worthwhile project and you may even win one of the baskets!!! Check the posters by the offices to see the list of contents. Tickets are $.50 each or 3 for $1.00. Drawing will be held during Tuesday night's home game. You need not be present to win. You may purchase tickets before school in the commons area or during the day in the FACS room or in the high school office.
If you need a last minute gift for Valentine's Day, consider purchasing a Valentine gift-wrapped Hershey's candy bar for $1. They will be sold in the commons area or in the FACS room.
On Wednesday try your guessing skills to see how many skittles are in the jar. More details will be coming!
The FFA will be hosting a 3-point shot event during the half times of both varsity games tomorrow night. The money raised will be matched and donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is a defective gene that causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the airways and leads to life-threatening lung infections, obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body absorb nutrients. Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the US are affected by this disease. Help raise funds to find new therapies and ultimately a cure by participating in this event!
They boys basketball team traveled to Dakota Valley on Friday night and lost a hard fought 68 to 60 game to Dakota Valley. DV took the lead midway through the first period and never gave it up. We tied it once in the third period and again with about 3 minutes to go, but they answered with a run of their own both times. Cole Langer led the charge with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Cole surpassed the 1,000 point mark late in the game. Great job Cole! Bryce Koch scored 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Michael Schmidt scored 13 points, Riley Rinehart 5, and Channing and Zachery Barber rounded out the scoring with 4 points each. The boys finished their conference schedule with a 6 and 1 record.
Saturday night the boys fell to a very good White River team, 80 to 64. Cole led the way with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Bryce scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, Michael scored 10, Zachery scored 7, Channing and Riley scored 6, and Wes and Colin scored 2 each. Our season record falls to 13 and 4.
The Dell Rapids Quarrier boys junior varsity basketball team played the role of big game hunter on Friday, February 10, as they traveled down to Dakota Valley tracking the Panthers in Big Sioux Conference action. The young Quarriers lead at every quarter break enroute to capturing a 47-34 victory. Cody Nielsen was top marksman in the contest as he made every shot he took (5 for 5 FG / 3 for 3 FT) in leading all scorers with 13 points, along with pulling down four rebounds. Matt Kolbeck also turned in a monster night as he scored 12 points and grabbed a team high 8 rebounds. Lane LeBrun and Zach White scored six points each with White collecting five rebounds. Jacob Morris scored five points and picked up three steals. The teams ‘next action will be on Tuesday, February 14 when the Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams host the Harrisburg Tigers in a boy/girl double header.
Overcoming an early 11-0 deficit and ice-cold shooting, the freshman boys basketball team rallied to defeat Dakota Valley 35-21 last Friday. Strong, aggressive defense allowed the Quarriers to stay in the game, and once the shots started falling, the game changed quickly. Keegan Hemenway and Grant Langer led the Quarriers balanced attack with 10 points each and Riley Schmidt added 9 points. Adam Karst led the Quarriers on defense and Zane Schumaker did a great job of finding open teammates under the basket. The Quarriers finish their season this week hosting Harrisburg tomorrow and traveling to Lennox on Friday. Great job freshmen!
The Quarrier boys basketball players and coaches would like to thank our stats / video support: Justin Meyer, Hunter Brobjorg, Darrian Grassi, Paige Lampe, and Amanda McKee. We appreciate all you've done for the team so far this season. You're all doing a great job! Keep up the good work for the rest of the year. We'd also like to thank our cheerleaders: Julia Brust, Margo Hegge, Cheyenne Schumaker, Ashely VantHul, and Megan Welbig. You girls are doing a fabulous job this year keeping spirits high at all the games. Also, thanks for treats you provide after road games. We appreciate all of the hard work you've put in for the team so far this year. Keep the team spirit going for the rest of the season!!!
Each of you are doing a great job of representing Dell Rapids boys basketball as well as Dell Rapids High School!!! We're very happy and very lucky to have you all as part of the team. Thanks again!
With 1.4 seconds on the clock, Haley Fiedler put a stop to Dakota Valley's comeback by sinking 2 free throws and sealing the 51-49 victory for the Lady Q's. Brianna led the way with 18 points, 4 steals and 5 boards. Amanda and Haley scored 7 while Sam grabbed 8 rebounds. The girls record stands at 13-5 as we head into our last week of the regular season.
The JV girls’ basketball team defeated the Dakota Valley JV by a score of 39-21. McKenzie Rinehart and Rachel Devlin had 9 and 8 points respectively. Dells allowed a total of only 6 points in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. The Quarriers shot 11 for 20 from the line. It was a great defensive effort throughout the game. Congratulations, girls.
The Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers "C" team fell to 7-7 with a loss to a tough Dakota Valley squad on Friday, February 10. Courtney Wolles sparked the girls with 7 points, but it was not enough to overcome a large first-half deficit, and the girls lost 36-20.
The boys’ varsity 1 lost 0-25 against O'Gorman. Alex Tiesen had high game with a 190 & high series with a 522. Varsity 2 lost 2-23. Quentin Gerber had high game with a 144 & high series with a 407. Varsity 1 girls lost 11-14. Alexis Ruth had high game with a 196 & high series with a 543. Varsity 2 lost 3-22. Alexis Sprecher had high game with a 137, Jordan Steen had high series with a 341. The next bowling meet is Tuesday Feb. 14th against Harrisburg at Eastway Bowl in Sioux Falls @ 4:00pm
Good Luck to the quiz bowl teams as they travel to Sioux Falls today. Please dismiss students at 2:40pm.
Need/Want a treadmill? Custodian, Paul Nielsen had one for sale, if interested see Paul for details.

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Happy Birthday to Kahler Berven! Enjoy your day!
Lunch: Homestyle Beef Chili or Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Cinnamon Roll.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If there are any Junior or Senior students with open campus time or study halls who would like to donate their time to tutoring Middle School students please see Ms. Coble. If you need community service hours this is a great opportunity to acquire those. Also, students looking for experience to put on their resumes this is also a great opportunity to reference!
ASVAB interpretation is scheduled for TOMORROW at 9:45am in the lecture room.
Attention students grades 9 - 12: Mr. Hegge is looking for students to be part of the T.A.T.U. (teens against tobacco use) program. Please sign up in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hegge
The FFA Chapter will be holding a meeting on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 pm in the high school agriculture classroom.
Any FCCLA member who can help either today or tomorrow work on projects for FCCLA week, please come to the FACS room and check with Ms. Rieck as to what can be done.
Next week is National FCCLA Week. Be watching for more details. There will be the opportunity to purchase chances for a movie basket raffle and the proceeds will be sent to Children's Miracle Network in Sioux Falls. Other opportunities for you to participate in will be available tomorrow.
REMINDER to CTE students: No classes will be held at the CTE Academy on Wednesday, February 15th due to teacher in-service.
~Good Luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams as they host McCook tonight. C game starts at 5pm w/JV and Varsity to follow.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Lunch: Hamburger/Cheeseburger or Italian Dunkers w/ Marinara Sauce & Green Beans.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School are needed for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If there are any Junior or Senior students with open campus time or study halls who would like to donate their time to tutoring Middle School students please see Ms. Coble. If you need community service hours this is a great opportunity to acquire those. Also, students looking for experience to put on their resumes this is also a great opportunity to reference!
All SENIORS report to the Chorus room tomorrow during 2nd Sk. (9:44-10:31)
A Representative w/Southwest Minnesota State University will be here tomorrow at 9:15am.
ASVAB interpretation is scheduled for Friday, February 10th at 9:45am in the lecture room.
Art Club meeting tomorrow @ 8:30am in the art room.
If any FCCLA members can help get some things ready for FCCLA week, please come to the FACS room before school any morning before school this week or see Ms. Rieck on Wednesday about a time that you can come and help out in any way. Thanks much!
Quiz Bowl Members: There will be practice tomorrow at 8:15am. Please attend.
Attention students grades 9 - 12: Mr. Hegge is looking for students to be part of the T.A.T.U. (teens against tobacco use) program. Please sign up in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hegge
Congratulations to Jordan Stone, Nicole Rice, Ben Hinricher, and Jackson Gleason on having their quartet selected to sing at the State A Boys Basketball tournament on March 16th!!!
Bowling Results: Boys Varsity 1 lost 1-24. High game went to Brad Zwart with a 192, and also high series with a 489. Boys Varsity 2 lost 1-24. Quentin Gerber had high game with a 172 & also high series with a 423. Girls Varsity 1 lost 8-17. Alexis Ruth had high game with a 254 and high series with a 624. Girls Varsity 2 lost 4-21. Jordan Steen had high game with a 135 and also high series with a 383. Our next bowling meet is on Friday Feb 10th against O'Gorman at Dells Bowl - 4:00pm.
The Quarrier Wrestling Team defeated Tea 60-18. We lost to Beresford 42-27 and Canton 60-18. Wrestlers going undefeated were Jordan Lindberg and Jackson Entringer. Wrestlers 2 wins Brock Reinhiller, Tyler Gee and Phillip Schwebach. Wrestlers with one win were Sutton Adams, Ryan Nichols, Leon Maxwell and Jacob Habeger. Good Job Guys!

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Lunch: Soft Shell Taco or Baked Corn Dog, Marinated Black Bean Salad.
Attention SENIORS: Old group pictures from Elementary-High School for Senior Video….Please give the pictures to Adam or Matea, pictures from Omaha Trip, NY trip or other school events.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If there are any Junior or Senior students with open campus time or study halls who would like to donate their time to tutoring Middle School students please see Ms. Coble. If you need community service hours this is a great opportunity to acquire those. Also, students looking for experience to put on their resumes this is also a great opportunity to reference!
All JUNIORS report to the Chorus room tomorrow during 2nd Sk. (9:44-10:31)
Southwest Minnesota State University on Thursday, February 9th at 9:15
ASVAB interpretation is scheduled for Friday, February 10th at 9:45 in the lecture room.
All students who signed up to attend the FFA District Career Development Event workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, are reminded that we will be leaving at 8 am from the north side of the school.
Quiz Bowl Members: There will be practice on Thursday, February 9th at 8:15. Please attend.
Congratulations to Jordan Stone, Nicole Rice, Ben Hinricher, and Jackson Gleason on having their quartet selected to sing at the State A Boys Basketball tournament on March 16th!!!
Good Luck to the wrestlers as they travel to Beresford today. Dismiss wrestlers at 2:00. Matches start at 5pm.
Good Luck to the Dells Bowlers as they travel to Suburban Lanes in Sioux Falls today. Dismiss bowlers @ 3:00pm.

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Lunch: Home-style Meatloaf or Baked Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Grapefruit.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If there are any Junior or Senior students with open campus time or study halls who would like to donate their time to tutoring Middle School students please see Ms. Coble. If you need community service hours this is a great opportunity to acquire those. Also, students looking for experience to put on their resumes this is also a great opportunity to reference!
Two college representatives will be in Mrs. Ruesink's office next week. University of South Dakota TOMORROW at 9:00; Southwest Minnesota State University on Thursday, February 9th at 9:15
ASVAB interpretation is scheduled for Friday, February 10th at 9:45 in the lecture room.
All SOPHOMORES report to the Chorus room tomorrow during 2nd Sk. (9:44-10:31)
All students who signed up to attend the FFA District Career Development Event workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, are reminded that we will be leaving at 8 am from the north side of the school.
The Dell Rapids Lady Quarriers "C" team defeated Tri-Valley on Friday, February 3, 24-15. Jessica Tisher and Lexi Snyder contributed numerous transition baskets and rebounds to seal the victory. Jess and Lexi scored 6 points each in the first game held in the new middle school gym during last week's boys & girls doubleheader.
The freshman boys basketball team jumped out to a 13-2 lead to start the game and never looked back in a 42-36 victory over Tri-Valley last Friday. Riley Schmidt led all scorers with 22 points including 3 three pointers, Zane Schumaker added 9 points, and Adam Karst chipped in with 6. The freshmen now have a record of 7-5 and will travel to Dakota Valley Friday.
The Dell Rapids Quarriers boys junior varsity basketball team hosted Big Sioux Conference foe the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Friday, February 3 and claimed a hard fought 25 - 19 victory. The low scoring contest was a result of both teams turning in tremendous defensive efforts. As a result, the leading scorer in the game was Dell Rapids Matt Kolbeck with seven points. Kolbeck also pulled down a team high six rebounds. Cody Nielsen came off the bench to contribute six points and some solid defensive play on the inside. Lane LeBrun picked up three steals and handed out three assists. The teams next game will be Friday, February 10, when they travel south to take on another Big Sioux Conference opponent, the Dakota Valley Panthers.
The Dell Rapids boys posted a hard fought 61 to 56 win over the Tri Valley Mustangs on Friday night. This was a battle all night long. Both teams played very well defensively. The key for the victory was our rebounding, we out boarded them 35 to 21. Leading the Quarriers were Cole Langer with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and Bryce Koch with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Michael Schmidt scored 8 points, including a big 3-pointer to give us the lead with just under a minute to go. Channing and Zachery Barber each scored 4, Colin Karst added 2, and Wes Hansen 1. The boys are 6 and 0 in the Big Sioux Conference, and 13 and 2 overall.
The varsity 1 boys lost 2-23. Alex Tiesen had high game with a 178 & also high series with a 426. The varsity 2 boys won 19-6!!! Quentin Gerber had high game with a 159 and also high series with a 430. The varsity 1 girls 1/2 - 24 1/2. Alexis Ruth had high game with a 175 & also high series with a 518. The varsity 2 girls lost - Alexis Sprecher had high game with a 118 & high series with a 338. The next Quarrier bowling meet will be Tuesday Feb. 7th against Lincoln at Suburban Lanes in Sioux Falls.
The Dell Rapids girls JV team defeated Tri-Valley 29-27. Leading the way for the girls were Rachel Devlin and Corynn Hoff with 9 points each. Also, Julia Rice threw in 7 points for the victors. Dells held the Mustangs to 5 points in the 3rd quarter, shot 14-23 from the line, and got the win with only 7 field goals. Great defense was the key for the Lady Q's on Friday. Congratulations, girls.
Reminder: Parent/Teacher conferences are tonight from 4:30-8:30pm in the HS Gym.
The Dell Rapids Music Boosters will be hosting a “Chili Supper” tonight in the MS commons from 4:30-6:30. Adults $5, Students (7-12) $5 and Students (K-6) $3, Preschoolers Free…All The Chili You Can Eat.

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Happy Birthday to Ashley Welbig! Happy Birthday tomorrow to Jacob Huewe!
Lunch: Pizza Ranch or Baked Breaded Pork Sandwich, Steamed Carrots.
SENIORS: Please stop in and get a Senior Spotlight form from Ms. Kirschenmann sometime this week.
Any sophomore, junior, or senior students interested in attending the SCRUBS Camp (Health Career Exploration Day) in Madison on March 23rd should see Mrs. Ruesink to register.
If there are any Junior or Senior students with open campus time or study halls who would like to donate their time to tutoring Middle School students please see Ms. Coble. If you need community service hours this is a great opportunity to acquire those. Also, students looking for experience to put on their resumes this is also a great opportunity to reference!
The junior class is raffling an iPad2 at the double-header basketball game tonight. Get your tickets from Mrs. Stukel. Ticket Prices are $2 each or 3 tickets for$5.
Two college representatives will be in Mrs. Ruesink's office next week. University of South Dakota on Tuesday, February 7th at 9:00; Southwest Minnesota State University on Thursday, February 9th at 9:15
ASVAB interpretation is scheduled for Friday, February 10th at 9:45 in the lecture room.
The Quarrier Wrestling Team went 1-1 last night in our home triangular. We lost 44-31 to Adrian Minnesota and were victorious over McCook Central Montrose 54-18. Wrestlers winning 2 matches were Jordan Lindberg, Tyler Gee, Phillip Schwebach, Jackson Entringer and Chad Munk. Great job to all the wrestlers!
Good Luck to the girls and boys basketball teams as they host a doubleheader with Tri-Valley tonight. Games start at 4pm and will broadcast on KJAM 103.1 and also on dellrapidsareanews.com.
Good Luck to the wrestlers as they travel to Alcester Hudson today. Dismiss wrestlers at 1:45 for a 2pm bus time. Matches start at 5:30pm.
Good Luck to the Dells Bowlers as they host Brandon today. Dismiss Bowlers @ 3:20pm.
Good Luck to the JV wrestlers as they travel to the Brookings Invite tomorrow starting at 10am.
**You have the POWER to SAVE a LIFE: starting @ 5:30pm tonight Avera McKennan Transplant staff will be at the doubleheader Basketball game for the Stem Cell Donor Drive.