Middle school held their annual science fair this last week. Winners were: Overall Grand Champion and 8th Grade Class Champion is 8th Grader Kate Herd, Overall Reserve Grand and 7th Grade Class Champion is 7th Grader Kason Valerius, 8th Grade Class Reserve Champion is 8th Grader Jackson Snyder, and 7th Grade Class Reserve Champion is 7th Grader Emily Burt. Way to go SCMS students. There were over some great projects all around! SCMS students will also be competing in Regional Science fair January 25 in Liberal.

Jim Blundell was recognized at the basketball game on Jan. 14 to celebrate his retirement from head maintenance at SCHS. Jim has put in many years of service and is always there when needed. SCHS students and staff want to thank him for all he has done for South Central Schools and wishes him a great retirement!

South Central 5th-8th grade and high school vocal, along with some of their teachers hosted a community caroling event for the holidays. Elementary students, both nursing homes and members of the community came to listen and get in the holiday spirit.

The gymnasium was renamed at the first home basketball game of the 24-25 season to the Tim Rietzke Fieldhouse. Coach Rietzke coached for over 40 years and had over 800 wins in his tenure as a coach as South Central. Congratulations Coach. So derserving.

Kindergarten and 1st grade celebrated the history of Thanksgiving with their annual feast!

Congratulations to our SCHS Cheer Team. They competed in the KSHSAA Gameday State Competition and placed 5th! Way to go ladies!

Congratulations to the Timberwolf Football Team. They fought hard and earned the title of Substate Runners-Up for the 2024 season.