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Wessington Springs High School senior Ella Fagerhaug stands in the elementary school lunchroom where she hosted a community fundraiser as her senior project, raising money to support children and families through Anchor of Hope Haiti.

Wessington Springs High School senior Ella Fagerhaug stands in the elementary school lunchroom where she hosted a community fundraiser as her senior project, raising money to support children and families through Anchor of Hope Haiti.

Ella Fagerhaug: Looking Beyond Home to Help Haiti

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
What started as a search for a mentor became a global mission for Wessington Springs High School senior Ella Fagerhaug.Fagerhaug learned about Anchor of Hope Haiti after reaching out to local volunteer Ann Scheel, who has long supported the organization’s work with children in Haiti.
Wessington Springs High School students Tierney Knipfer and Kendall Kolousek smile during Bright Nights, Big Smiles, a glow-themed family engagement event they organized at the Wessington Springs Rec Center.

Wessington Springs High School students Tierney Knipfer and Kendall Kolousek smile during Bright Nights, Big Smiles, a glow-themed family engagement event they organized at the Wessington Springs Rec Center.

Bright Nights, Big Smiles Brings Families Together

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Bright Nights, Big Smiles, hosted by Wessington Springs High School students Tierney Knipfer and Kendall Kolousek, brought families together for an evening of fun and connection on Friday, Jan. 30.
Benefit planned for WSHS Student Brett Miller

Benefit planned for WSHS Student Brett Miller

Benefit planned for WSHS Student Brett Miller

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
A community benefit in support of Brett Miller will be held Wednesday, Feb. 12, during a doubleheader basketball game at Wessington Springs Elementary School gymnasium and lunchroom.
Priceless Prom Returns This Weekend

Priceless Prom Returns This Weekend

Priceless Prom Returns This Weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Prom season is right around the corner and the search for the perfect dress doesn’t have to wait or break the bank.P.E.O. Chapter D of Wessington Springs is putting the final touches on its third annual Priceless Prom Dress Resale Event, happening Saturday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wessington Springs High School students Kendall Kolousek, left, and Tierney Knipfer hold a flyer for Bright Nights, Big Smiles, a family engagement event they are organizing through the school’s FCCLA chapter. The glow-themed event will be held Jan. 30 at the WS Rec Center. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Wessington Springs High School students Kendall Kolousek, left, and Tierney Knipfer hold a flyer for Bright Nights, Big Smiles, a family engagement event they are organizing through the school’s FCCLA chapter. The glow-themed event will be held Jan. 30 at the WS Rec Center. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Students Plan ‘Bright Nights, Big Smiles’ Family Event

News Staff
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Wessington Springs High School students Tierney Knipfer and Kendall Kolousek are inviting local families to spend an evening together at Bright Nights, Big Smiles, a glow-themed family engagement event set for Friday, Jan. 30, at the WS Rec Center.The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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