Bon Homme Middle & High School
Bon Homme High School and Middle School
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 12, 2025
DID YOU KNOW??.... A 10 gallon hat does not actually hold 10 gallons of liquid. It can only hold about ¾ of a gallon.
The name of the hat refers to the large size rather than its actual liquid capacity.
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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ABSENT TODAY:
MS-4 HS-11
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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE A MESSAGE IN THE OFFICE:
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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS NEED TO PICK UP THEIR MAKE-UP SLIPS IN THE OFFICE:
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STAFF-PLEASE BRING HOMEWORK TO THE OFFICE FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS BEFORE 3:30 TODAY:
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THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS CAN PICK UP THEIR COMPUTER/CHARGER: Bring us your loaner computer and charger if you have one:
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THIS FRIDAY IS A TUTOR DAY.
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LOST AND FOUND – Leggings, Gym bag with black Puma shoes, Stocking hats, Jeans, shorts, tank tops, sweatshirts, one women’s Nike shoe, hoodies, coats, water bottles, black coin purse, another key (Ace Hardware),
STAFF – Dismiss the following teams…
2/13 – Dismiss the JH BBB team at 1:45 for their games in Niobrara.
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RANDOM THOUGHTS
I love board games!
My favorite is the one with the meat & cheese.
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SOPHOMORE CONCESSION WORKERS – Listed below are the workers for upcoming home events. REMEMBER, if you are unable to work an event that you signed up for, it is YOUR responsibility to get a sub & to notify Mrs. McAllister of the change.
2/14 – BB DH – Workers are Jersie Schonebaum, Karlee Lippincott – Need two more!! – Be there at 5:00pm
2/21 – BB DH – Workers are Cati Uecker, Emersyn Tucker, Carter Smith, Calvin Caba – Be there at 5:15pm
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2025 PROM – As I receive information, it will be posted here – So keep checking.
Date- April 12, 2025
Theme – “Meet Me At Midnight”
Colors – Blue, Silver & Gold
GRAND MARCH SIGN UP is now up in the office.
PROM AGREEMENT FORMS FOR GUESTS who attend a different high school are now available.
PROM GUESTS WHO ARE FROM OUT OF TOWN/OUT OF SCHOOL – The registration form is now available in the office
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SENIOR YOUTH INTERNSHIP STUDENTS – You must check in WEEKLY with Mr. Culver to get credit for your weekly hours.
NCRC TEST FOR SENIORS has been postponed until Wednesday, February 19 at 8:15 – location TBD
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING – Wednesday, 2/12, in Mrs. Pesek’s room during Advisory – Check in with your advisory for attendance, then come to the meeting.
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LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TRAINING – Yankton Summit Center – Cost is $200 plus tax and includes books – Must be 15 years of age before the class ends – See the posters hanging around the HS & outside the office – Training dates are 3/15, 3/16, 4/5, 4/6, 4/26, 4/27 – 8am-8pm – Prerequisite swim tests on 2/13 & 2/27 at 5pm – Register with Sonya Wattler by calling 605-668-5234 or email her at www.cityofyankton.org. Her office is located at 1801 Summit Street, Yankton.
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR BOYS – The American Legion is looking for Junior and Senior boys who might be interested in attending 2025’s Boys State in Aberdeen this year. The dates are June 2-6. Applications & information can be found at SOUTHDAKOTABOYSSTATE.COM/SDLEGION.ORG/PROGRAMS/BOYS-STATE or contact your local American Legion Post.
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YOUTH TROOPER ACADEMY – Open to male and female students who are entering their senior year or have just graduated - The $250 fee will be covered by your local American Legion Post. This is a joint effort between the SD Highway Patrol & the American Legion – The mission is to recruit young men & women from diverse backgrounds to increase their understanding of the job of a State Trooper. This is an intensive, one week, residential learning experience for students who are entering their senior year of high school or have just graduated in 2025. It is held at the SD Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pierre. The program is mentally & physically demanding. Candidates should be highly motivated, of good moral & ethical character, and have an interest in a career in law enforcement. There will be hands-on training in firearms safety, defensive driving, crash investigation, traffic stops, leadership, defensive tactics & criminal law. There will also be demonstrations from special operations such as aircraft operation, SWAT and Police Service Dogs. This year’s academy runs June 23-27. Application deadline is March 21, 2025. Apps can be found outside our office on online at https://sdlegion.org/sd-youth-trooper-academy
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STUDENTS AND STAFF: Looking for a summer job? Gavins Point/US Army Corps of Engineers is accepting resumes! The minimum age of any of the following positions would be students who are finishing their junior year of HS and are at least 17 years of age by the start of employment (usually mid-late May). These positions are open to adults as well. Pay should start at around $16.67/hr depending on education & experience. Positions are open until filled. If you have questions email Justin Scholl @ Justin.K.Scholl@usace.army.mil or call 402-667-2546.
Positions they are hiring for include: Visitor Center Rangers, Campground/Resource Rangers, Powerplant Laborer, Outside Maintenance Laborer, Biological Science Technician, Office Automation Clerk. Resumes must include cover letter indicating any/all positions you wish to considered for. It must also include current & past work experience including dates & supervisor contacts, along with list of references. Resumes & cover letters can be mailed to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: Justin Scholl – PO Box 710 – Yankton, SD 57078 OR emailed to GavinsPoint.NWO@usace.army.mil
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STUDENTS – If you know you will be gone for multiple days, please make sure the office staff are aware and get your make-up slip from us BEFORE leaving. Just because you talk to your teachers, doesn’t mean the office knows you will be gone. We are making a lot of unnecessary phone calls because we are in the dark.
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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER?
1) 5th Grade Biology – Which cannot be found in an animal cell? A) Granule B) Mitochondrion C) Chloroplast D) Nucleus
2) 1st Grade US History – What document was signed on July 4, 1776?
3) 2nd Grade English – What is the present tense of “forgot”?
ANSWERS
C, Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells.
1) The Declaration of Independence
2) Forget
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
2/12 – Region 1 Vocal Music Contest @ Yankton
2/13 – JH BBB @ Niobrara – 4:00pm
2/14 – Tutor Day
Valentine’s Day
WR – SDHSAA State Duals @ Pierre – 10:00am
Basketball Double Header – BH hosting Platte/Geddes – 5:00pm
2/15-21 – National FFA Week
2/17 – No School for Students – Professional Day for Staff
2/18 – Basketball Double Header @ Mt Vernon – 4:00pm
2/20 – District-wide 12:30 Dismissal
District-wide Parent Teacher Conferences – 1-9pm
WR – Girls Only Regions @ Aberdeen Central – 3:00pm
2/21 – Unscheduled Friday
Basketball Double Header – BH hosting Gregory – 5:00pm
2/22 – WR – Boys Regions @ Wagner – 10:00am
2/23 – JH WR – State Tourney @ Pierre
SCHOLARSHIPS
****A MESSAGE FROM THE SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: On January 2nd, we are launching GOapply – the South Dakota Community Foundation’s new scholarship portal. This powerful tool will make it easier than ever for students to apply for scholarships for the 2025 academic year and beyond. This portal is a game changer! Visit us at https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships and click the Scholarship Tab to view a list of all available SDCF scholarships.
Varied Scholarships can be found at horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships Note the Denny Sanford school specific scholarships and the state scholarship for South Dakotans - Application period is 12/1/24-03/01/25
They will also be offering Career & Technical Education Scholarships that open on 03/15/25 – Register on this website to receive the link when the application opens.
DAKOTA DREAMS SCHOLARSHIPS – Go to https://ourdakotadreams.com/paying-for-college/sd-scholarships/ to see South Dakota’s ‘BIG FIVE’ Scholarships ( as well as additional state managed scholarships (Jump Start, Hagen-Harvey, Ardell Bjugstad, Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden, Martin R Scarborough, US Senate Youth Program, US Presidential Scholars). There is also a link to the Institutional Scholarships offered by the different colleges, universities and tech school – Just click on the school you plan to attend.
February
**NEW – SHORT TURN AROUND TIME!! - BY ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIPS - $1000 AND two $500 – Must be a dependent of an active Bon Homme Yankton Electric member – Short essay – One letter of reference – Apps outside the office – Deadline is 02/14/25
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF SD “SERVING OTHERS” SCHOLARSHIP – Four scholarships up for grabs - $10,000, $5,000 and two $2,500 – Must attend a South Dakota university in the fall of 2025 – Appears that a cover letter and an essay are the only requirements – Apps outside the office – Deadline is 02/28/25
POET ‘NEVER SATISFIED” SCHOLARSHIP – Students enrolled in any accredited two or four year post secondary school, regardless of major or GPA are eligible to apply – Apply online at https://poet.com/neversatisfied– Deadline is 02/14/25
RAMIA BOERSMA SCHOLARSHIP – Must be entering the teaching profession – Must be the son/daughter or grandchild of an active member or an SDEA-Retired member – Must be ranked in the top 25% of your class – Must be accepted/enrolled in a SD college or university – Two letters of recommendation from teachers and one from administrators – Short essay – Apply online at https://www.sdea.org/resource-library/ramia-boersma-scholarship – Deadline is 02/15/25
YANKTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP – Must be seeking a degree from an accredited educational institution as a full-time student – Must have a family, friend, teacher, pastor or other person with a connection to YC OR a family relationship to Yankton College alumni, former faculty or staff – GPA of 3.0 or more – ACT score of 21 or more – Must exhibit leadership and/or involvement in one or more academic and non-academic activity – Two letters of reference – Leadership and Personal statements – Apply online at https://yanktoncollege.org/scholarship-program/ or there are apps outside the office – Deadline is 02/21/25.
TY ESCHENBAUM FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Open to applicants who are youth cancer survivors or who are currently battling cancer - https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/giving/support-an-existing-fund/ty-eschenbaum-foundation Application deadline is 02/15/25
March
SOUTH DAKOTA SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP – Three $1000 scholarships to be awarded – Must be enrolled in the field of technology or a technology related field – Minimum GPA of 2.5 – There must be a current member of SDSTE in your district or a parent must be a member – Three letters of recommendation – Apps on their website or outside the office – Deadline is
EXPLORERS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP – Five scholarships for $2500 to be awarded – Must be an active Explorers Credit Union member in good standing – Minimum 3.5 GPA - Essay or video – Letter of recommendation – Proof of college acceptance – Apply online at
https://explorerscu.com/ecueducationscholarships/ or apps outside the office – Deadline is 03/14/25
SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – For students who are interested in the improvement of beef production & promotion – Five scholarships to be award ranging from $1000 to $5000- Apply online at https://sdcattlemensfoundation.com/education/ - Deadline is 03/16/25
FRED & MARIE CHRISTOPHERSON SCHOLARSHIP – Must plan to attend an accredited four year college/university in SD – 3.9 GPA or higher – Minimum ACT of 28 – Multiple scholarships awarded – Apply at https://www.sfacf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities-for-graduating-high-school-seniors - Deadline is in March
SOUTH DAKOTA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Must be enrolled at a SD university, college or technical school – Must be enrolled in a Law Enforcement program or majoring in Criminal Justice – Apps outside the office or download at https://www.southdakotasheriffs.org/scholarship.html - Deadline is 03/14/25
SOUTH DAKOTA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – Two $2000 scholarships will be awarded – Must be a child of any member (living, retired, deceased) of a fire department in SD – Must be sponsored by a fire department that has 100% membership in the SD Firefighters Association for the current year – Apply online at https://www.sdfirefighters.org/scholarships/ or apps outside the office – Deadline is 03/15/25
SD FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP – Applicant’s parent/guardian must be a current member of SD Farm Bureau and have been a member for 2 years – Must be accepted by an accredited school of higher learning & planning to study a minimum of one year as a full time student – Two letters of recommendation – Essay - https://www.sdfbf.org/Get-Involved/Scholarships-and-Awards Deadline is 03/01/25
FIRST DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP – Scholarships ranging from $1000 to $5000 – Must plan to attend an accredited post-high school college, university, vocational technical school, community college or junior college on a full time basis – Must provide confirmation of enrollment – Must have a First Dakota checking account & demonstrate satisfactory account maintenance (if you do not currently have an account with them, you can open an account online or stop in the bank) – Judging criteria includes Leadership & Community Service, an Essay, Scholastic achievement, Financial responsibility – Apply online at https://www.firstdakotac.com/scholarships or apps can be found outside the office – Deadline is 03/04/25
BUILD DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP – For students attending a Tech School - This could be a free ride scholarship if you qualify and are chosen – Applications open on January 1, 2025 and close on March 31, 2025 – Go to
https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/ more information.
BELLATOR TITANS MOTORCYCLE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – $1500 - Open to all seniors planning to attend any post-secondary institution of higher learning and in need of financial assistance – Must be pursuing a post-secondary in South Dakota – Essay – Letter of recommendation – Apply online at https://ourdakotadreams.com/scholarship/new-bellator-titans-motorcycle-club-scholarship/ or there are apps outside the office – Deadline is 03/26/25
THE SOUTH DAKOTA FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP - $3000-5000 per year – Renewable for up to five years if you meet their criteria -March 1st is the customary application deadline, but be sure to check with your college – To even be considered for the South Dakota Freedom Scholarship, you must apply for admission and be accepted at a participating South Dakota Institution of higher learning – Fill out and submit your FAFSA – Must demonstrate financial need via your FAFSA – Must pursue a bachelor’s degree – Must maintain a 2.0 college GPA -Must graduate with a bachelor’s degree in five years or less – Must commit in writing to living & working in SD for at least three years after college graduation – Must acknowledge that any failure to meet these requirements will result in the scholarship being converted to a 4% fixed-interest loan - https://www.freedomscholarshipsd.com
CFC AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP - -$1000 – Parent must be current producer member of the co-op – Student must be enrolled in a South Dakota post-secondary school and pursuing a career in agriculture – One character reference - Apps are outside the office – Deadline is 03/15/25
COACH RUSS MORRELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 - Minimum GPA of 3.2 – Short essay – Apply online at https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/giving/support-an-existing-fund/coach-russ-morrell-memorial-scholarship-fund - Deadline 03/15/25
CURTIS MARVIN HOHN SCHOLARSHIP – Preference will be given to students pursuing studies in history, political science or water resources- https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/giving/support-an-existing-fund/curtis-marvin-hohn-endowment-fund - Deadline 03/10/25
ALLY DAKOTA DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP – Five $1000 scholarships to be awarded – Must be accepted into a Business/Finance program at an accredited, post-secondary institution in SD – Must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater – 2 Letters of Recommendation – Essay – Apps outside the office – Deadline is 03/31/25
YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 – Must be pursuing a major in a medical field -Minimum GPA of 3.0 – Minimum ACT Composite score of 24 – Two letters of reference – Essay – Apply online at https://www.yanktonmedicalclinic.com/scholarships/ or there are apps outside the office – Deadline is 03/15/25.
HATTERSCHEIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – $2500 - Minimum GPA of 3.0 – 3 letters of recommendation – Financial need & must apply for Federal Student Aid – Deadline is 03/21/25 – You MUST find the application on your school’s website and apply there.
April
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOLARSHIP – Several $1000 scholarships to be awarded – Must plan to attend a state TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN SOUTH DAKOTA -Demonstrate financial need & capability to complete the vocational training program of your choosing – Scholarships will be granted for one year but may be applied for each year for a maximum of three years – Two references – Apps outside the office
GRAND LODGE ANCIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOLARSHIP - $2000 – Preference given to students attending a school in SD – Must demonstrate financial need, scholastic capability & have a family connection to a member of the Masonic fraternity, living or deceased. Scholarships granted for one year but may be applied for each year for a maximum of five years -Apply online at https://sdgrandlodge.org/scholarships/
USA SOFTBALL SCHOLARSHIP – Must be a graduating senior who has been involved in the USA Softball of SD sanctioned programs for at least 3 years – Minimum GPA of 3.0 – Deadline 04/01/25 – Apps outside the office.
INEZ TAYLOR WALTER SCHOLARSHIP – For those planning to pursue a degree in Nursing at a South Dakota or North Dakota institution - https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/inez-taylor-walter-scholarship-fund Deadline is 04/01/25
DAY COUNTY COYOTE HUNT SCHOLARSHIP - $2000 – Must be immediate family to a current soldier or Verteran of the Armed Forces, including SD National Guard (parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling) – 2 letters of reference – Applications are outside the office or online at Dakota Dreams website – Deadline is 04/01/25
FRIENDS OF GAVINS POINT NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 – Must be planning a career in Wildlife Management, Conservation or other closely related fields and select a major that will help prepare for the career – May attend any two or four year college -No minimum GPA or ACT – Resume of HS activities required – Apps outside the office or can be downloaded at https://www.friendsofgavinspointfishhatchery.com/scholarship Deadline is 04/01/25
DWIGHT WOOD POST #132 “BUD” SMITH SCHOLARSHIP – Two $500 scholarships available – Must be a descendant of living or deceased members of Dwight Wood Post #132 of Springfield – This ancestor ‘s home residence was/is in Bon Homme County – Two letters of recommendation – Must identify a specific education goal – copy of your transcript – must have an ACT score – Must provide a personal resume – Get the application form from Amy Vanderlei – Application deadline is 04/14/25.
GENE ABDALLAH SCHOLARSHIP – Students who are aiming for a career in Law Enforcement – 3.0 GPA - https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/news-insights/sdstories-org/honoring-community-with-the-gene-abdallah-scholarship-fund Deadline is 04/15/25.
GLENN & KATHRYN DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP - $1000 – Minimum 2.5 GPA – Must have graduated from Bon Homme High School – Should be active member of the wrestling program - https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/glenn-kathryn-duncan-scholarship-fund - Deadline is 04/15/25.
SCOTT LIPPINCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Five $1000 scholarships to be awarded – Must be enrolled in a two or four year program at a college or technical school – Essay required – Apps outside the office – Deadline is 04/15/25.
TYNDALL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – Two $500 scholarships – Must attend a SD college, university or tech school – All you need to do is complete the form and answer three questions – Apps outside the office – Deadline is 04/14/25.