K-4 Basketball League starts TOMORROW, October, 25th! Game times are as follows: K & 3rd grade--9:00 am; 1st & 2nd grade--9:30 am; 4th grade-- 10:00 am. Games will be played at the high school. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning!

SCE - "Red Ribbon Week!" October 27-31
Mon, Oct. 27 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Pajama Day!
Tues, Oct. 28 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Camouflage Day!
Wed, Oct. 29 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Crazy Hair or Hat Day!
Thurs, Oct. 30 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Career Day!
Fri, Oct. 31 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Costume Day!
Mon, Oct. 27 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Pajama Day!
Tues, Oct. 28 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Camouflage Day!
Wed, Oct. 29 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Crazy Hair or Hat Day!
Thurs, Oct. 30 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Career Day!
Fri, Oct. 31 - "Red Ribbon Week!" - Costume Day!

JHNTC 8th Grade Tourney Schedule

There is a new tool on the high school webpage. The College and Career Guide is up and running and is a great resource for our high school students and parents. Whether you trying to navigate the courses to take while in high school, or what the plan is after you graduate, you will find an abundance of information in this guide. Go to southcentralschools.org, the high school webpage and click on Student Services to find the College and Career Guide!

The 5th/6th grade basketball forms are due by Oct. 30 and Open Gym will begin 3:30-5:30 on Nov. 3.
SCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Please call the SCHS office @ 618-245-2222 to schedule your student's conference.
Cougars volleyball won the consolation match of the NTC tournament this morning where they defeated Cumberland in two sets! Volleyball is back in action on Tuesday, 10/21, for their senior night against Richland County. Be sure to come out and support our senior volleyball players!
The South Central High School Student Council is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, October 20th. The drive is from 8:30am - 1:30pm. Call for an appointment and walk-ins are also welcome!

Don't forget your green shirt today. Happy Friday!!!
Cougars volleyball fell to Woodlawn in 3 sets: 25-13, 22-25, 23-25. JV won 25-20, 25-16. Volleyball is back tomorrow, 10/16, when they travel to St. Anthony and face Altamont in the NTC tournament. Game time is 5 pm.
Cougars Volleyball will take part in the NTC Volleyball Tournament beginning on Thursday where they will take on Altamont at 5 pm. The game is at St. Anthony High School.

SCE- STAR TESTING WEEK! Students will take their STAR Reading Test on Tues. and STAR Math Test on Wed. Make-up tests will be on Thurs. Please encourage your child to do their very best! These scores show student progress, determine small group instruction, enrichment groups, Accelerated Reading levels and much more. Thank you for your support and encouragement at home!

SCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Please call the SCHS office @ 618-245-2222 to schedule your student's conference.
SCMS Picture Day and sports pics is Thursday Oct. 9. Bring your best smile for the camera!!!


Cougars FS Volleyball took home 1st place in the 35th Annual St. Elmo FS Tournament. Named to the all tournament team from the Cougars were Addy Ruholl, Emmie Ruholl, and Kennah Hiestand. Kennah also won the tournament's MVP award. Volleyball is back tomorrow, Tuesday the 7th, when they travel to Sandoval.


The High School Shop class is making 6 ft. picnic tables that will be for sale for $150 each. Contact Mr. Mulvaney at tmulvaney@southcentralschools.org to order.

Cougar volleyball traveled to Cumberland and won in two sets: 26-24, 25-21. JV also won it in two: 25-13, 25-6. FS completed the clean sweep going 25-11, 25-4. Volleyball is back on Saturday where the FS team will travel to St. Elmo to compete in their annual tournament.
Reminder Winter League Basketball Forms Due! If your child is planning on participate in Winter League Basketball, please be sure to turn in the form by Friday October 3rd!


Girls basketball practice today will end at 5:00 pm. Thank you.
SCMS Fall Sports awards for softball and baseball will be Wednesday October 1, 2025. It will begin at 6:30 pm in the SCMS gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend.
