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Avon's day of festive fun kicked off with a pie contest, after the Frozen Foot 5K was canceled due to inclement weather!
Read moreMrs. Diane Herrold is the 1st Grade Teacher at Andes Central. She was raised on a farm near Bruce and attended Sioux Valley schools. After this, received a Bachelors of Arts of Elementary Education from Northern State University. To further her education, she earned her Masters Degree in reading and literacy from Walden University.
Read moreoncert The Wagner Early Learning Center ushered in the holiday spirit Monday evening, November 24, with their annual Winter Concert held in the school theater.
Read moreOn October 28-31st, the Andes Central FFA members embarked on a bus ride to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo. On day 1 they met new people on the bus, stopped at an elk farm on the way, and checked into their hotel. On day 2 they attended a session at Lucas Oil Stadium and visited the booths at the expo center. On day 3 they visited a shrimp farm, went to top golf, and then went to a haunted house. On day 4 they began their day by visiting the expo center, then began their drive back, and visited the Worlds Largest Truck Stop. The FFA appreciates their sponsors because the Andes Central FFA chapter could not have had this amazing opportunity without their support.
Read moreIn what has become a three-year tradition, HeritageHallMuseum&Archivesisdecorating the historical Bethel Church for the season, thanks to 20 businesses, organizations and families who are bringing Christmas trees to thechurchlocatedonthemuseumgrounds.The Bethel Mennonite Church was built about two miles east of Dolton in 1920. It was moved to the museumgroundsin1992afterthecongregation had disbanded.
Read moreThis holiday season, will you shop at one of the 33.2 million small businesses that make up 99% of all businesses in the U.S?
Read morePIERRE – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns holiday shoppers this season to watch out for scammers as well as low prices.
Read moreOn Halloween Weekend, the Wagner All-State Quartets were preparing with 950+ All-Staters from across the state to perform at the 73rd Annual All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert. Months of practices and rehearsals all lead to an amazing Concert Performance at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on Saturday, November 1st. The Choir was conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Redding who brought a ton of energy that got the Choir moving and grooving. The songs for performed with the Orchestra were “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” arranged by Peter Wilhousky and the closing number “Until I Reach My Home” arranged by Brandon A. Boyd. The songs performed a capella and/or with piano accompanist Carson Covey from Lennox were “It Takes a Village” by Joan Szymko, “Plaudite, Psallite” by Kestutis Daugirdas, “Measure Me, Sky!” by Elaine Hagenberg, “Fever Dreams” by Erich Eastman and “Let Me Listen” by Dan Forrest.
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