From the desk of Senator Mykala Voita - District 21
This spring and summer seasons have flown by at lightning speed in my household.
News
FACT BRIEF: DOES SOUTH DAKOTA HAVE THE MOST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CLASSES?
NO.
South Dakota’s seven classifications of high school football is among the highest in the country, but it’s one fewer than Illinois, which has eight.
ATTORNEY GENERAL JACKLEY WARNS CONSUMERS OF TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns consumers not to believe every text message they receive.
“Scammers have become more adept at tailoring their messages to individual people,” said Attorney General Jackley.
WAGNER ORAL INTERP RECAPS
On November 3, the Wagner Oral Interpretation team had their home performance in the school theater. This is the only showcase of the Oral Interp season and is open to the public. Like a play, there is no flash photography or recording during the performances.
WCS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR PATRIOTIC ESSAYS
The VFW Sponsored Voice of Democracy audio/essay contest and Patriot’s Pen Essay contest provides students from 6th to 12th grade with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed essay.
VETERANS HONORED AT WCS VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Area veterans were recognized at a community Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11, in the Wagner School gym. Veterans in attendance introduced themselves and where and when they served.
WAGNER SHOCKS WINNER AND ADVANCES TO STATE
The Wagner volleyball team traveled to Chamberlain to take on the Winner Warriors in the SoDak 16 matchup. The Red Raiders came out swinging and battled every set finishing strong with a 3-1 win with scores of 25-21, 18-25, 25-16, and 25-13.
Free Movie Events for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
SIOUX FALLS, SD—The Older Adult Resource Network (OARN), a program of LSS of South Dakota serving Douglas, Charles Mix, Hutchinson and Bon Homme counties, invites area older adults (ages 55 and up) and their caregivers to one of three free movie showings this November.
UNDERSTANDING MACULAR DEGENERATION
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 65. This condition affects the back of the eye where light is processed by macula.
Cole Johnson
Mr. Cole Johnson is both a teacher and coach at Andes Central. He teaches Middle School Math and is the Head Coach for wrestling as well as the coach for the Junior High football team.
