Lifestyle

I don’t know how you feel, but in my opinion, parenting is hard! Someone must have forgotten to hand me the instruction manual when my children came home. I have yet to meet a parent who wouldn’t appreciate one.

Camden Roth gave the address Class history was read by Jessica Kocer and Myles Kokes Alaina Bechen gave the welcome. Patrick Belling was awarded "Teacher of the Year" Award. Together we have experienced life. Seperately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain" - Anonymous.

Wagner Community School held their Feather Ceremony on May 13th. The Feather Ceremony is a symbol of hope that the students will soar toward a brighter tomorrow and rewarding future: for themselves, their community, and their tribe.

Robert (Bob) Dvorak Sr. was a custodian at Wagner Community School for 28 years. His education consisted of the completion of the eighth grade due to having to help on the family farm. He was self-taught in a variety of interests.

National Hospital Week was celebrated May 8-14. . In recognition of this week, approximately 55 Wagner Community School first graders toured the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital-Avera on May 9th.

The 605 Unity JAM is just a few weeks away and the interest in what the day will look like is being talked about regularly. The event is set for Sunday, June 12 at the Wagner Lake in Wagner, S.D.. This event is promoting cultural awareness, understanding, appreciation and acceptance.

Buche Foods is ecstatic and proud to announce that this year they have awarded the $1,000 Underdog Scholarships to Cassidy Wilson, Jessica Kocer and Brennan Leines From Wagner High School has shown great tenacity and perseverance in the face of seemingly unsurmountable odds.

On May 12, Gabriella Weddell was honored with a star quilt and an I pad. This was given by Galicia Drapeau and Greg Fredderick family in honor of Makenzee Drapeau. Seven years ago Makenzee passed away when she was in the first grade.

Being a police officer isn’t just a job. It’s a calling. These are the people we call when there is a car accident, when someone is in trouble or in need, or when someone’s safety is at risk.

SOC day was Thursday, May 12th. Several community members, business members from South Dakota as well as other states participated in SOC Day.