West Central Middle School

10/20/2026

Picture Retake Day!

10/19/2026

Last week, Mr. Petersen's new 7th grade "Top Trojans" class presented some skits for the 2nd grade classes at Hartford Elementary. Some of the topics discussed were blocking negative thoughts, overcoming roadblocks, and understanding confusion. The elementary students loved having some "big kids" in their room's.

10/19/2026

State Bound!

For the fifth consecutive year, both our girls' and boys' cross country teams have qualified for the State Cross Country Meet!

Both teams earned 2nd-place finishes at the regional meet, securing a state berth for all 12 runners. They will compete this coming weekend in Rapid City as they represent our school on the biggest stage of the season.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches on this outstanding accomplishment!

Unfortunately, the JV races were canceled due to weather conditions.

Good luck at State! 💙

Results:
Girls
Brooklyn Sundermann 3rd
Sarah Johnson 5th
Sadie Wuebben 10th
Kelsey Sundermann 16th
Aleah Graham 28th
Lucy Anderson 32th

Boys
Peyton Tetzlaff 5th
Zach Nielsen 7th
Briar Horn 8th
David Lutter 27th
Sam Spisak 28th
Drayden Deffenbaugh 41st

10/14/2026

History came to life in Mrs. Tuschen's 8th Grade History class!

After learning about Henry Ford's assembly line, students got a hands-on look at how the process worked by creating paper airplanes. Working together, they experienced the efficiency, teamwork, and organization that made assembly lines so revolutionary. ✈️

10/14/2026

MS FB vs. Madison

Congratulations to our Middle School football teams on another successful week!

7th - Win 22-0
8th - Win 30-18

10/14/2026

MS Volleyball Scores Last Week

Congratulations to our Middle School volleyball teams on a great week of competition!

WC vs Verm- 8A, 8B, 7A, 7B won
WC vs WCW- 8A and 7A won. 8B lost, 7A did not play.

10/14/2026

The 8th-grade students of the month for West Central Middle School are eager to learn and are self-motivated. They willingly put in the required effort and exhibit persistence and consistency. They demonstrate respect and responsibility and learn both independently and in groups. The 8th-grade team is pleased to recognize the following students of the month for September:

Avery Hartman daughter of Greg & Tiffany Hartman of Sioux Falls
Jase Nothdurf, son of Joshua & Carrie Nothdurf of Hartford

Others nominated:
Cora Strunk, Hannah Bostrom, Garrett Border, Asher Jensen


GRIT can be short for four words: growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity. GRIT isn't talent. GRIT isn't luck. Students with GRIT keep pressing on when it would be easier to give up. The 8th-grade team is happy to announce the September students of GRIT:

Back row: Jase Nothdurf - History, Hermera Gilbert - Language Arts, Blayre Hoefert - Reading, Peyton Benda - Science,
Front row: Ellie Fritz - Algebra, Kelsey Sundermann - Physical Education, Adeline O'Neill - Math, Briggs Robbins - Physical Education

10/13/2026

Dear West Central Families,

Parent teacher conferences are Monday, October 19th. The West Central PTA is asking for your help to provide a meal for the staff and teachers! Hartford Subway is donating sandwiches if you'd be willing to drop off a side, drinks, or dessert to your child's school. Click the sign up genius link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094EADAE23A20-66585413-october #/, and sign up for what works for you. If you have questions please reach out to the PTA at [email protected].

Thanks for your help in supporting our teachers and staff!
West Central PTA

Please help us feed the staff and teachers for parent teacher conferences and sign up to help provide sides, drinks and desserts. Hartford Subway has generously donated subs for all staff and teachers. Please have items to the school of your choice by 1pm on Monday, October 19th. You can drop it off...

10/09/2026

XC Conference Meet results yesterday at Yankton Trail Park

Varsity Girls-Team 2nd Place
4th Brooklyn Sundermann
5th Sarah Johnson
12th Sadie Wuebben
15th Kelsey Sundermann
30th Lucy Anderson
37th Aleah Graham

Varsity Boys
7th Peyton Tetzlaff
12th Briar Horn
15th Zach Nielsen
40th Sam Spisak
41st David Lutter
52nd David Lutter

JV Girls
15th Kyra Graham
17th Alora Tuschen

JV Boys
17th Ashton Lutter
30th Easton Parsons
45th Brenden Warne

10/07/2026

Student of the Month: 7th grade honored some awesome students in the month of September! These students go above and beyond to show they value their learning and take pride in their work. They are active participants in class and are sure to turn in work with high-quality effort!

GRIT: These students are honored for persevering and taking on challenges within the classrooms. Each classroom teacher selects a student they believe ‘showed up’ in class this month as leaders. These students push through even when things get tough and they put forth their best effort! They are great examples for their peers! We appreciate their hard work and willingness to show resilience and self-motivation!

September Student of the Month Nominees:

Kendall Anderson, Kennedy Rostyne, and Ellie Wendinger

Brecken Graff, Bennett Roth, and Gavin Olsen

September Students of the Month: Andi Norgaard & Jack Stockwell

September Students of GRIT:

(Top Row: Left to Right): Owen Solsma (Science), Lincoln Tjepkes (History - Mrs. Pope), Sonny Tewalt (PE), Cecilia Kerkhoff (ELA - Ms. Thompson), Ellie Faber (History - Ms. Thompson), Dottie McCann (History - Ms. Hartog), Mollie O'Kane (Math), (Bottom Row: Left to Right): Ethan VanDeRostyne (Pre-Algebra), Logan Hoffman (Reading), Lydia Ebson (PE), Alyssa Zochert (ELA - Ms. Anderson)