The first day of school is Wednesday, August 21! All students should arrive by 8:45 for the start of school. Students should report to their first period for attendance. If you are a senior with an open first period, report to the auditorium.
We are excited to start the school year Wednesday!
Families, please join us tonight for open house. Hartford and Humboldt Elementary Schools will be ready to greet you from 5:00-7:00 pm and at the Middle School from 5:30-7:00.
Lexi Nichols and Sydney Neel have been named National Agriscience Fair Finalists. They will present their research to a panel of judges via Zoom in September. Final placings and cash awards will be presented in October during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.
The August 15, 2024 special board meeting will take place in the Becker Center. Please utilize the Becker Center entrance to access the gym. Thank you
If you are a parent of a freshman or a new student, this message is for you.
Tonight we will have our Freshman and New Student Orientation. Parents and students should attend together, and students should bring their school computers with them. We will begin all together at 6:00pm in the high school auditorium.
We look forward to seeing you tonight!
We can't wait to see you at Elementary Open House on Monday!
Parking at the high school is reserved this year. If you have not yet registered for parking, do so now. It is $10 for the whole year. Pay here: https://westcentral.revtrak.net/r2#/f/-hs-summer-school
Elementary class lists for the 2024-2025 school year are posted at both elementary schools!
Due to construction, the lists at Hartford Elementary are posted on the glass doors on 2nd Street (the OLD front doors).
We are looking forward to a great school year!
Good morning!
Thank you for attending District Registration yesterday! Just a reminder that finalized elementary class lists will be distributed on Friday, August 9th. Any information regarding teacher names thus far may not be accurate, so please be sure to check out the distributed lists on Friday!
Mrs. Bahrenfuss and Mrs. Johnson
District-wide picture day and registration support is Monday, August 5th in the high school from 11am - 7pm. Computers and support will be available for any registration issues. All students grade EC-12 should come to have their photo taken (even if you do not wish to place an order). Also available that day will be computer pickup for high school students and stations for payments, school nurse, transportation, nutrition services, early childhood screening information, activity passes, booster club spirit wear, and offerings from the PTA and other West Central School organizations.
High School Computers:
Please note: the next available pickup for high school student computers will be the first day of school. Payment must be made prior to pick up.
Document Upload:
Please note: If your student is in a fall sport and you have uploaded their physical during on-line registration, you should get the original to the high school office or coach as uploads are not immediately available.
Transportation:
Please note: Registration for busing will close on Monday, August 5th and will not be available again until Tuesday, September 3rd. If you miss the registration deadline, your child will not be able to ride the bus until registration reopens on September 3rd and will be considered on an available space basis. Also, if you pre-paid for busing, you still must complete the busing information within the online registration.
On-line Registration/Payments:
On-line registration for returning students remains open and must be completed by end of day on August 5th, 2024. Registration instructions are available at https://www.westcentral49-7.com/page/back-to-school. Online payments are encouraged. This is available on the district website at westcentral49-7.com. Online payments are made through "Revtrak" at: https://westcentral.revtrak.net/. Payments will need to be made before services are rendered. For example, computer fees must be paid before a device will be provided. Payments may also be made Monday at the payment station.
Pictures:
Scherling Photography will be taking school pictures for the yearbook. Please see the attached form for information on pre ordering or use the following link to pre order: www.scherling.preorderphotos.com with the access code of P69JT3. Paper order forms will also be available on Monday. Prices may vary for photos ordered after August 6th and may include shipping charges. If your student is unable to have their photo taken on Monday, make-up day is scheduled for September 11th.
Nutrition Services:
https://www.schoolcafe.com/WESTCENTRAL is now available for families to apply for Free/Reduced meal benefits and make deposits to student accounts. School Cafe is a new online platform; therefore, all families will need to create an account with School Café using your student's nine-digit ID. Student ID's can be found in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. All existing balances in My School Bucks were transferred over to School Café and will be available for viewing after your account is created. If you have questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Office at 605-528-6238 or email the Child Nutrition Director at tanya.thomas-parsons@k12.sd.us.
Activity Passes:
Students and parents purchasing activity passes will need to stop at the activities table to get their pass. Students should first get their photo and student ID and then bring their student ID to the activities table. If you are unable to attend Monday, students and parents can get a pass at either the high school office or the admin office after Wednesday, August 7th.
We look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 5th.
Sincerely,
Registration Team
High School Parents:
We are excited to welcome you back at two events that are coming up soon:
August 5, 11:00-7:00, District Student Registration Day
All district families register, pay fees, and take school photos!
High school computers (9-12th grade) and schedules for 10-12th grade are handed out at this event.
August 14, 6:00-7:30, Freshmen Orientation
Freshmen students AND parents attend.
Freshmen should bring their school computers.
Freshmen receive their schedules.
New students grades 10-12 are welcome to attend.
I also want you all to have the school supply list as you do your back to school shopping. High school students will need:
Texas Instruments TI-84 Calculator
4 Notebooks
pens & pencils
1 box of Kleenex for SRB
Earbuds or headphones
2 packs of index cards
1 pack of highlighters
3 packs of Post-It Notes
1 - 2 pocket folder
2 colored pens (not black)
1 pkg. crayons or colored pencils
In particular, I want to highlight the TI-84 Calculator. This is the preferred calculator for all math and science classes at West Central High School. While it is expensive, they are durable and should serve for all four years of high school (and beyond).
If you would like to contribute to the school beyond supplying your own child, we have a wish list (https://a.co/c0LzET0) with some basic supplies that defray the school's costs, or you can consider donating to our Project Closet (https://westcentral.revtrak.net/project-closet-donation/#/list), a fund we use to support our students in need.
We will see you soon!
Dear Parents,
Our online registration is now open for returning students (EC-12th grade). Any junior kindergarten or kindergarten student who attended kindergarten screening last spring should register as a returning student. If your JK or kindergarten student was unable to attend kindergarten screening, they should plan to attend new student registration August 1st. Note: Returning early childhood (EC) students should also register as a returning student through your parent portal.
To Register: (Preferred browser for best functionality-Firefox, Option 2-Safari)
1) Review the following on https://www.westcentral49-7.com/page/back-to-school or on the attached document.
"How to" instructions
RevTrak Payment Instructions
Registration Support
2) Close additional tabs in your browser. Please note: clicking a link within the application opens a new window. It does not close your application. Simply minimize the screen to get back to the application.
3) Go to campus parent portal on West Central website at www.westcentral49-7.com to complete registration as a returning student. Each tab will have a "save and continue" button at the bottom. Your application is not submitted until you have clicked the red "submit" button on the final screen. Registration must be completed by end of day on August 5th, 2024.
4) Go back to the West Central home page on the website to make on-line payments. Payments will need to be made before services are rendered. For example, computer fees must be paid before a device will be provided. A fee schedule is attached. If you have pre-paid for busing or a high school parking pass, you still must complete that portion within the online registration in order to be registered to ride and registered for a permit.
Support:
District-wide Picture Day and Registration Support is set for August 5th in the high school from 11am - 7pm. Support will be available for any registration issues. All students grade EC-12 should come to have their photo taken (even if you do not wish to place an order). Also available that day will be computer pickup for high school students and stations for payments, school nurse, transportation, nutrition services, early childhood screening information, activity passes, booster club spirit wear, and offerings from the PTA and other West Central School organizations.
Infinite Campus Log in Assistance for parent portal can be requested by completing a google form at: https://forms.gle/HAh2xN89cypZYbTE6 or by stopping at Registration Support on District Registration Day. Please be patient while your request is processed. You will receive an email when your login has been reset.
Sincerely,
West Central Registration Team
The West Central School District is seeking applications for a Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator. Please apply here: https://wcsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please call the Business Manager with questions at 605-528-3217.
The new gym floor at Hartford Elementary is being installed.
Please find our back to school supply lists here.
Check out our new webpage and introduction to getting our new web app for the latest updates and district happenings. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1STI7_ot-61txELL-GlswnZFw7Ei4yZBp/view?usp=drive_link
We've launched a new webpage and app. Download our app on your device to stay up-to-date on all the latest district happenings.
Amanda Kayser, a school board member, served on her last board meeting this week. We want to thank Amanda for her service and dedication to our district. We are thankful for her service!
West Central School District is hosting a Card Shower for staff members retiring this year. Cards may be sent addressed to the retiree(s) you wish to recognize at the following address: West Central School District, PO Box 730, Hartford, SD 57033
Retirees for this year are:
Tyann Nieman
Teresa Van Hyfte
Becky Tschetter
Tricia Smith
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