As part of a new HOCO tradition, students were up bright and early Wednesday to white wash the streets downtown. Thank you Deputy Jones for the aerial photos!

Congratulations to the court and to King Trik & Queen Olivia!
Photo Credit: Casey Carmichael



Meal
Wednesday, October 7
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pizza, fresh veggies, fruit
Thursday, October 8
Breakfast: Parfait, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white, hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30 a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school volleyball vs. Lemmon C/JV/Varsity Theme Pink Out
Friday, October 9 — Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade — Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
9:00 am Middle School Football at Philip Jamboree Bus Time 7:15
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming dance Semi-Formal Grades 9–12 Out of district guests are required to fill out guest forms. They can be picked up from the school office.
Daily Announcements
1. Homecoming Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
2. Attention High School rodeo team members, it’s that time of year again! If you have not received your calendars, stop by the library and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. The policy is, you must sell a minimum of 6 calendars to rodeo.
3. Middle School Girls Basketball meeting on Monday the 12th. After school in the science lab.
Due to a water line break in the community, we were notified that the water has been shut off. Because of this, we will be dismissing school at 12:00 pm today. Please make arrangements for early pick up. Activities will still take place today as our teams travel.
Our most sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

Whitewashing is tomorrow at 6:30 AM!
Please meet at the Community Center.
Don’t forget to bring:
A roller
A change of clothes
See you bright and early!
Meal
Tuesday, October 6
Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Taco, refried beans, salad, fruit
Wednesday, October 7
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pizza, fresh veggies, fruit
Thursday, October 8
Breakfast: Parfait, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Tuesday, October 6 — Christmas Dress-Up Day
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
12:00 p.m. Cross country at Wall
3:00 p.m. Middle school volleyball at Wall Bus Time 2:00
5:00 p.m. High school volleyball at Wall C/JV/Varsity Bus Time at 3.:30
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white, hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30 a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school volleyball vs. Lemmon C/JV/Varsity Theme Pink Out
Friday, October 9 — Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade — Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
9:00 am Middle School Football at Philip Jamboree Bus Time 7:15
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming dance Semi-Formal Grades 9–12 Out of district guests are required to fill out guest forms. They can be picked up from the school office.
Daily Announcements
1. Homecoming Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
2. Attention High School rodeo team members, it’s that time of year again! If you have not received your calendars, stop by the library and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. The policy is, you must sell a minimum of 6 calendars to rodeo.
3. Middle School Girls Basketball meeting on Monday the 12th. After school in the science lab.

Lunch: Taco, refried beans, salad, fruit
Wednesday, October 7
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pizza, fresh veggies, fruit
Thursday, October 8
Breakfast: Parfait, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday, October 5 — Halloween Dress-Up Day
Wear a costume or orange, black, and purple. Best costume contest!
8:00 a.m. Pep rally in the
gym
4:00 p.m. Middle school
football at Wall Bus Time 2:45
7:00 p.m. Coronation,
followed by the burning of the NU in the west parking lot
Tuesday, October 6 —
Christmas Dress-Up Day
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
12:00 p.m. Cross country at
Wall
3:00 p.m. Middle school
volleyball at Wall Bus Time 2:00
5:00 p.m. High school
volleyball at Wall C/JV/Varsity Bus Time at 3.:30
Wednesday, October 7 —
Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white,
hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30
a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St.
Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school
volleyball vs. Lemmon C/JV/Varsity
Friday, October 9 —
Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at
the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade
— Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep
rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming
football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
9:00 am Middle School Football
at Philip Jamboree Bus Time 7:15
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball
triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming
dance Semi-Formal Grades 9–12 Out of district guests are required to fill out
guest forms. They can be picked up from the school office.
Daily
Announcements
ISO
old rags, sheets, towels to wrap the NU with to burn. Please drop at school if
you have any.
Homecoming
Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with
entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
Attention
High School rodeo team members, it’s that time of year again! If you have
not received your calendars, stop by the library and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh.
The policy is, you must sell a minimum of 6 calendars to rodeo.
With approximately 400 students from across our region attending, it was a great day for our students to ask questions, explore possibilities, and get hands-on exposure to careers they may consider as they plan for their futures!




We are in need of substitutes! New rates are in effect as of October 1!
Looking for a flexible way to support our students and schools? We need you! Join our substitute team and make a difference in the lives of our students. 💜💛
NEW PAY SCALE
📚 Teaching Substitutes
• Non-Certified — $120/day
• Certified — $135/day
⏰ Hourly Positions
• $14.00/hour
⭐ 20-Day Incentive ⭐
Individuals who substitute for 20 cumulative days during the school year will receive an increased rate:
📚 Non-Certified Teaching — $125/day
📚 Certified Teaching — $145/day
⏰ Hourly Positions — $14.70/hour
Come be part of the Tiger team! 🐯💜💛
Interested in becoming a substitute? Contact us today to learn more and get started! https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment

Elementary's Tiger Way for September was Tenacity. They learned about tenacity throughout the month by reading books about tenacious people and sharing what tenacious behavior looks like. The nominees for tenacity were Case (K), Maren (1), Keira (2), Cason (3), Taylor (4) and Kaydence (5). The award recipients were Keira and Kaydence. We would like to thank parents for coming to the awards ceremony and helping us celebrate their student! Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients!
Next month's character counts attribute is integrity. Integrity is treating others and ourselves with respect, following the rules in place to keep us safe, being truthful even when it's hard and meeting our day to day responsibilities.



Please welcome Mrs. Melissa Triplet, our new school secretary/administrative assistant!

New Underwood Community Library News: Under the Covers Book Club met last week and chose a new book titled His Perfect Wife written by Rowen Chambers. We agreed to read through chapter 20 and meet again on October 7th at 5pm. The meeting venue will be at Moe's. Plan to join us!!

Meal
Thursday, October 1
Breakfast: Overnight oats, hard-boiled egg, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Orange chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, and fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday, October 1
4:00 p.m. — Middle school football at RCCH Bus Time 2:30
4:00 p.m. — Middle school volleyball at RCCH Bus Time 2:30
Friday, October 2
9:00 a.m. — Cross country at Philip
7:00 p.m. — Football at Wall Bus Time 5:00
Saturday, October 3
All day (TBA) Volleyball at the Lead Invitational Bus Time TBA
9:00 a.m. — Middle school volleyball conference tournament at Philip Bus Time 9:00
Daily Announcements
1. ISO old rags, sheets, towels to wrap the NU with to burn. Please drop at school if you have any.
2. Homecoming Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
3. Attention High School rodeo team members, it’s that time of year again! If you have not received your calendars, stop by the library and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. The policy is, you must sell a minimum of 6 calendars to rodeo.
4. Student Council meeting Thursday Oct 1 MS 9:15 in Tiger Den HS following at 9:45 in Brandi B.'s conference room. King and Queen voting will start Wed Sept 30 and end Thursday Oct 1. Please watch for email. ***Only vote one time as we can see if you try to vote more than once!!
5. NU Homecoming Week: October 5–11
Monday, October 5 — Halloween Dress-Up Day
Wear a costume or orange, black, and purple. Best costume contest!
8:00 a.m. Pep rally in the gym
4:00 p.m. Middle school football at Wall
7:00 p.m. Coronation, followed by the burning of the NU in the west parking lot
Tuesday, October 6 — Christmas Dress-Up Day
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
12:00 p.m. Cross country at Wall
3:00 p.m. Middle school volleyball at Wall
5:00 p.m. High school volleyball at Wall
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white, hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30 a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school volleyball vs. Lemmon
Friday, October 9 — Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade — Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming dance Semi-Formal Grades 9–12 Out of district guests are required to fill out guest forms. They can be picked up from the school office.
Meal
Tuesday, September 29
Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, salad, and fruit
Wednesday, September 30
Breakfast: Stuffed hash brown, toast, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, and fruit
Thursday, October 1
Breakfast: Overnight oats, hard-boiled egg, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Orange chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, and fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday, October 1
4:00 p.m. — Middle school football at RCCH; bus time 2:30
4:00 p.m. — Middle school volleyball at RCCH Bus Time 2:30
Friday, October 2
9:00 a.m. — Cross country at Philip
7:00 p.m. — Football at Wall Bus Time 5:00
Saturday, October 3
All day (TBA) Volleyball at the Lead Invitational Bus Time TBA
9:00 a.m. — Middle school volleyball conference tournament at Philip Bus Time 9:00
Daily Announcements
1. ISO old rags, sheets, towels to wrap the NU with to burn. Please drop at school if you have any.
2. Homecoming Parade Friday, October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
3. Attention High School rodeo team members, it’s that time of year again! If you have not received your calendars, stop by the library and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. The policy is that you must sell a minimum of 6 calendars to rodeo.
4. NU Homecoming Week: October 5–11
Monday, October 5 — Halloween Dress-Up Day
Wear a costume or orange, black, and purple. Best costume contest!
8:00 a.m. Pep rally in the gym
4:00 p.m. Middle school football at Wall
7:00 p.m. Coronation, followed by the burning of the NU in the west parking lot
Tuesday, October 6 — Christmas Dress-Up Day
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
12:00 p.m. Cross country at Wall
3:00 p.m. Middle school volleyball at Wall
5:00 p.m. High school volleyball at Wall
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white, hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30 a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school volleyball vs. Lemmon
Friday, October 9 — Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade — Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents' Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming dance Semi-Formal Grades 9–12. Out-of-district guests are required to fill out guest forms. They can be picked up from the school office.
Meal
Monday, September 28
Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, chips, and fruit
Tuesday, September 29
Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, salad, and fruit
Wednesday, September 30
Breakfast: Stuffed hash brown, toast, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, and fruit
Thursday, October 1
Breakfast: Overnight oats, hard-boiled egg, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Orange chicken, rice, steamed broccoli, and fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday, September 28, 2026
4:00 p.m. — Middle school football vs. Kadoka
5:00 p.m. — Middle school volleyball at Union Center Bus Time 3:15
Thursday, October 1
4:00 p.m. — Middle school football at RCCH
4:00 p.m. — Middle school volleyball at RCCH
Friday, October 2
9:00 a.m. — Cross country at Philip
7:00 p.m. — Football at Wall
Saturday, October 3
All day (TBA) Volleyball at the Lead Invitational
9:00 a.m. — Middle school volleyball conference tournament at Philip
Daily Announcements
1. MSVB with St. Paul on 9-29 @ 4:00 is also cancelled.
2. Homecoming Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
3. NU Homecoming Week: October 5–11
Monday, October 5 — Halloween Dress-Up Day
Wear a costume or orange, black, and purple. Best costume contest!
8:00 a.m. Pep rally in the gym
4:00 p.m. Middle school football at Wall
7:00 p.m. Coronation, followed by the burning of the NU in the west parking lot
Tuesday, October 6 — Christmas Dress-Up Day
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
12:00 p.m. Cross country at Wall
3:00 p.m. Middle school volleyball at Wall
5:00 p.m. High school volleyball at Wall
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear pink, red, white, hearts, or Cupid-themed clothing.
6:30 a.m. Whitewashing the streets
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day Dress-Up Day
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories.
5:30 p.m. High school volleyball vs. Lemmon
Friday, October 9 — Homecoming Spirit Day
Wear yellow and purple!
1:00 p.m. Parade lineup at the rodeo grounds
1:30 p.m. Homecoming parade
Immediately after the parade — Community pep rally
Immediately after the pep rally — Punt, Pass & Kick at the football field
5:00 p.m. Tailgate feed
5:45 p.m. Parents Night
6:00 p.m. MT — Homecoming football game vs. Jones County
Saturday, October 10
3:00 p.m. NU volleyball triangular
8:30–10:30 p.m. — Homecoming dance


Meal
Thursday, September 24
Breakfast: Parfait, hard-boiled egg, fruit, and juice
Lunch: Grilled cheese, tomato or chicken noodle soup, fresh vegetables, and fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday, September 24
4:00 PM: Middle School Volleyball with Wall
6:00 PM: Volleyball with Faith
Friday, September 25
11:00 -7:00pm: Elem/Ms Parent Teacher Conferences
7:00 PM: Football With Kadoka
Saturday, September 26
TBA: Volleyball at the Belle Fourche Tournament
Daily Announcements
1. MSVB with St. Paul on 9-29 @ 4:00 is also cancelled.
2. Homecoming Parade Friday October 9th at 1:30.
If interested in having a float, please call or text Amber Beer with entries 605-484-1169
Line up at Rodeo Grounds at 1:00.
3. Homecoming Week: Holiday Edition! 💜💛
Monday, October 5 — Halloween 🎃
Wear a costume or orange, black, and purple. Dress as a Halloween character and enter the best costume contest!
Tuesday, October 6 — Christmas 🎄
Wear Christmas pajamas, an ugly sweater, a Santa hat, or red and green.
Wednesday, October 7 — Valentine’s Day 💕
Wear pink, red, white, or hearts. Dress as your favorite person or thing and spread the love!
Thursday, October 8 — St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
Wear green, a leprechaun hat, or gold accessories. Join the class scavenger hunt!

