Connie L. Powell

82 Sioux Falls, SD January 20, 2022 Connie Lou Stoner, daughter of Charles R. and Lucille L. (Gage) Stoner, was born March 9, 1939, in Sioux Falls where she grew up and attended Washington High School. She married Merle E. Powell on October 5, 1957, in Sioux Falls....

3rd graders’ week ends with an explosion

Students in 3rd grade were able to assist Mrs. Berkness with making a volcano explode after reading “Hottest, Coldest, Deepest” which was an informational article describing several different areas in the world. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley...

7th grade November Student of the Month for WC Middle School

November Students of the Month Teagan Lupkes and Peyton Tetzlaff. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character throughout the month. Teachers watch for things such...

Students to represent WC at MS All-State and All-State Jazz Band

Students (left to right) Whitney Pageler, Mason Kennedy and Madison Empey will be representing West Central at the Middle School All-State Band performance which will take place on Saturday, March 5. Empey will also be representing West Central during the All-State...

West Central Middle School announces GRIT award

November GRIT Awards Sara Stadem | Editor West Central Middle School added another award this year for their students to earn which is called GRIT. The acronym stands for having guts, resiliency, initiative and tenacity. This award is given to students that are...