Tuesday, May 16, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 16

Drivers Ed on Monday at 9:00 a.m.

ICU will meet in Mrs. Honerman’s classroom today after school (Tues.).

For any students interested in running Cross Country next year, there will be a short meeting in the gym after school on Wednesday.  If you cannot make it, talk to Mr. Franken.

If you plan to go to the Elementary Track and Field Day you must follow School Board Policy: 
Students are not allowed to attend regular school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent, and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violations will result in an unexcused absence, this includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activity, unless it is approved by the principal.  All work must be completed prior to being excused. 

Anyone in grades 6-11 interested in wrestling next year, please meet Coach Zoellner in the wrestling room at 11:40 on Tuesday, May 16th.

All library books must be turned in today or you will be fined!!!!!

Students wanting to join the Iron Tiger Acceleration program this summer please turn your forms in to Mr. Thorson by Thursday.

Menu Changes -
Tuesday, May 16 will be hot dogs or brat, baked beans, potato chips, rice krispy bars.
Wednesday, May 17 will be cooks choice.

Any HS student interested in being on the flag corp team for the 2017-18 school year- there will be a meeting with Mrs. Yeigh during lunch on Tuesday May 16th. Bring your lunch down to the music room.

Attention ALL music students! If you are interested in taking summer lessons from Mrs. Yeigh or Mr. Fordham please return your slip and payment.

Talks on Wednesday.

7th and 8th Smarter Balanced Day will be Wednesday, May 17th.

Grades 6 and 8:  Reminder the 6th and 8th graders who earned the Principal’s Honor Roll awards will go to the arena lobby for pizza today, Tuesday, May 16, during lunch.
8th graders: Paxton Bonn, Kaden Carda, Tiara DeHoet, Tessa Erdmann, Alyssa Fordham, Braden Freeman, Jasmine Gengerke, Trey Gengerke, Brooklyn Gilbert, Alexis Hanten, Alexa Herr, Chandler Larson, Tanae Lipp, Dragr Monson, Hailey Monson, Alex Morris, Sage Mortenson, Samantha Pappas, Steven Paulson, Kale Pharis, Lucas Simon, Isaac Smith, Erin Unzen, Grace Wambach, Grace Wiedrick.
6th graders:   Kaleb Antonsen, Jackson Bahr, Carter Barse, Cole Bisbee, Ethan Clark, Jackson Dinger, Kamryn Fliehs, Shallyn Foertsch, Brooke Gengerke, Caleb Hanten, Aspen Johnson, Cade Larson, Tate Larson, Jacob Lewandowski, Andrew Marzahn, Cole Simon, Cadance Tullis, Ava Tunheim, Elliana Weismantel.

 Grades 6 -7-8:  The 6-8 Students of the Month will go to the DQ today, Tuesday, May 16, at 2:30.   The bus will be outside the office.  
Grade 6:  Jackson Dinger, Andrew Marzahn, Caleb Hanten, Kamryn Fliehs, Jacob Lewandowski, Kaleb Antonsen, Jackson Bahr, Cole Simon
Grade 7:  Jackson Cogley, Stella Meier, Seth Johnson, Megan Fliehs, Allyssa Locke, Madeline Fliehs, Trista Keith, Kennedy Anderson
Grade 8:  Erin Unzen, Alexis Hanten, Isaac Smith, Samantha Pappas, Sage Mortenson, Grace Wambach, Tanae Lipp, Regan Leicht
 
Grades 9 and 10:  On Wednesday you will have the chance to sign up for the Fall 2017 PSAT (grades 9 and 10) and the ASVAB (grade 10).  Please check the email that Mrs. Sternhagen sent to you on Wednesday for all of the details.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 11:   Harleigh Stange
 
Teachers:

E-mail students or bring assignments to the office for:  

Middle School Absent:   Michael Aalseth, Madeline Fliehs, Porter Johnson, Kale Pharis

High School Absent:  Lexi Gustafson, Wyatt Locke, Sam Menzia, Madison Sippel, Alex Stange

Seniors don’t need to be marked absent.  Thank you!


Tuesday, May 16 – 10th and 11th check in computer
Wednesday, May 17 – Seniors graduation practice
                                  7th and 8th Smarter Balanced Day
Thursday, May 18 – Last day of school – Dismissal time 12:10

Monday, May 15, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 15

For any students interested in running Cross Country next year, there will be a short meeting in the gym after school on Wednesday.  If you cannot make it, talk to Mr. Franken.

If you plan to go to the Elementary Track and Field Day you must follow School Board Policy: 
Students are not allowed to attend regular school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent, and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violations will result in an unexcused absence, this includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activity, unless it is approved by the principal.  All work must be completed prior to being excused. 

Anyone in grades 6-11 interested in wrestling next year, please meet Coach Zoellner in the wrestling room at 11:40 on Tuesday, May 16th.

All library books must be turned in today or you will be fined!!!!!

Students wanting to join the Iron Tiger Acceleration program this summer please turn your forms in to Mr. Thorson by Thursday.

Mr. Helvig’s 3rd hour will meet in Mr. Kurth’s classroom today (Mon.).

Menu Changes -
Tuesday, May 16 will be hot dogs or brat, baked beans, potato chips, rice krispy bars.
Wednesday, May 17 will be cooks choice.

Any HS student interested in being on the flag corp team for the 2017-18 school year- there will be a meeting with Mrs. Yeigh during lunch on Tuesday May 16th. Bring your lunch down to the music room.

Attention ALL music students! If you are interested in taking summer lessons from Mrs. Yeigh or Mr. Fordham please return your slip and payment by Monday.

Students--if your shorts are too short or other clothing inappropriate you will be sent to the office to change or you will go home to change your clothes.  If you are unsure if they are too short, stop down and I will be happy to assist you.

Computer Check-in Dates
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16

Last day to order your High School yearbook will be Monday, May 15.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Talks on Wednesday.

7th and 8th Smarter Balanced Day will be Wednesday, May 17th.

 Grades 6 and 8:  Reminder the 6th and 8th graders who earned the Principal’s Honor Roll awards will go to the arena lobby for pizza on Tuesday during lunch.   The 6-8 Students of the Month will go to the DQ on Tuesday at 2:30
 
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Turner Webb,
Grade 11:   Harleigh Stange,
 
Grades 9 and 10:  Next week Wednesday you will have the chance to sign up for the Fall 2017 PSAT (grades 9 and 10) and the ASVAB (grade 10).  Please check the email that Mrs. Sternhagen sent to you on Wednesday for all of the details.
Teachers:

E-mail students or bring assignments to the office for:  

Middle School Absent:   Tessa Erdmann, Porter Johnson, Connor Lehman, Kale Pharis

High School Absent:  Thomas Cranford, Jenny Doeden, Jennifer Feljestad, Alex Graf, Lexi Gustafson, Marshall Lane, Grady O’Neill, MacKenzie Patton, Hunter Schaller, Madison Sippel, Alex Stange

Seniors don’t need to be marked absent.  Thank you!

Monday, May 15 – 9th  and 10th check in computers
                            - Seniors grades due by noon
Tuesday, May 16 – 10th and 11th check in computer
Wednesday, May 17 – Seniors graduation practice
                                  7th and 8th Smarter Balanced Day
Thursday, May 18 – Last day of school – Dismissal time 12:10

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 10

Students--if your shorts are too short or other clothing inappropriate you will be sent to the office to change or you will go home to change your clothes.  If you are unsure if they are too short, stop down and I will be happy to assist you.

13-14 junior teeners and Jr. Legion please meet in the library for a quick meeting at 3:30 on Wednesday, May 10.

There will be a lifeguard meeting on Wednesday, May 10 @ 5:30 in the Library.

Students who plan to attend Table Talks on Wednesday you must be in your session by 1:00, no exceptions.  You will not be able to enter late and disrupt the speaker.

Seniors should be checking with Mrs. Morehouse to see if they have any fines or fees that are due.

There will be a short football meeting on Wednesday after school in Mr. Wanner’s classroom for boys’ in grades 8-11.

Seniors who will need their graduation robes for Mass on May 14th must have them checked out and in Dr. Schwan's office by the end of the day on May 11th.

Computer Check-in Dates
6th, 7th and 8th Thursday, May 11
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16

All library books are due on or before May 12!

If anyone is having senior pictures done at Hardin's Photography, please see Dr. Schwan for a gift certificate.

Britton-Hecla Student Council is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 13 for grades 7-12.  For more information see the flyer outside the office door.  Teams must be registered by May 5. 

Last day to order your High School yearbook will be Monday, May 15.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner

Talks on Wednesday.

Good luck to the HS Track Team today at Britton.  Dismissal time is 11:30.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2017 who earned the Principal's Honor Roll Award at Groton Area High School.   To be eligible for this award, the seniors had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area High School every quarter for four years. They are:  Paityn Bonn, Nathan Fjelstad, Patrick Gengerke, Kate Helmer, Landon Marzahn, Keri Pappas, and Erin Smith.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Thursday, May 11 in the arena lobby. 
 
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Congratulations to the following scholarship and award recipients:
Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial – Hai Ku
Eastern Star – Landon Marzahn
Kay and David Donovan Memorial Scholarship – Jessica Adler
Renee McKiver Memorial – Tage Taylor
Jerald W. Peterson Memorial – Whitney Voss, McClain Lone, Heather Lone
Tom and Barbara Paepke Career in Agriculture Scholarship – Patrick Gengerke
Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts Scholarship – Whitney Voss
Rob Luecke Memorial – Sean Schuring

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 9

Students--if your shorts are too short or other clothing inappropriate you will be sent to the office to change or you will go home to change your clothes.  If you are unsure if they are too short, stop down and I will be happy to assist you.

13-14 junior teeners and Jr. Legion please meet in the library for a quick meeting at 3:30 on Wednesday, May 10.

There will be a lifeguard meeting on Wednesday, May 10 @ 5:30 in the Library.

Students who plan to attend Table Talks on Wednesday you must be in your session by 1:00, no exceptions.  You will not be able to enter late and disrupt the speaker.

Seniors should be checking with Mrs. Morehouse to see if they have any fines or fees that are due.

There will be a short football meeting on Wednesday after school in Mr. Wanner’s classroom for boys’ in grades 8-11.

ICU will be in Mrs. Honerman’s classroom after school today (Tues.).

Seniors who will need their graduation robes for Mass on May 14th must have them checked out and in Dr. Schwan's office by the end of the day on May 11th.

Computer Check-in Dates
6th, 7th and 8th Thursday, May 11
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16

All library books are due on or before May 12!

If anyone is having senior pictures done at Hardin's Photography, please see Dr. Schwan for a gift certificate.

Britton-Hecla Student Council is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 13 for grades 7-12.  For more information see the flyer outside the office door.  Teams must be registered by May 5. 

Last day to order your High School yearbook will be Monday, May 15.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner

Talks on Wednesday.

Good luck to the HS Track Team today at Britton.  Dismissal time is 11:30.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2017 who earned the Principal's Honor Roll Award at Groton Area High School.   To be eligible for this award, the seniors had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area High School every quarter for four years. They are:  Paityn Bonn, Nathan Fjelstad, Patrick Gengerke, Kate Helmer, Landon Marzahn, Keri Pappas, and Erin Smith.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Thursday, May 11 in the arena lobby. 
 
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Congratulations to the following scholarship and award recipients:
Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial – Hai Ku
Eastern Star – Landon Marzahn
Kay and David Donovan Memorial Scholarship – Jessica Adler
Renee McKiver Memorial – Tage Taylor
Jerald W. Peterson Memorial – Whitney Voss, McClain Lone, Heather Lone
Tom and Barbara Paepke Career in Agriculture Scholarship – Patrick Gengerke
Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts Scholarship – Whitney Voss
Rob Luecke Memorial – Sean Schuring


Teachers:

E-mail students or bring assignments to the office for:  

Middle School Absent:   Megan Fliehs, Alexis Hanten, Trevor Harry

High School Absent:  Tevin Abeln, Brett Benda, Braiden Craig, Halley Cranford, Thomas Cranford, Doug Dobbins, Dillon Freeman, Patrick Gengerke, Joe Groeblinghoff, Taylor Holm, Hunter Schaller, Alex Stange,


Wednesday, May 10 – Post to Ineligibility #4
Thursday, May 11 – 6th , 7th  and 8th  check in computers
Friday, May 12 – Seniors Last Day
Monday, May 15 – 9th  and 10th check in computers
                            - Seniors grades due by noon
Tuesday, May 16 – 10th and 11th check in computer
Wednesday, May 17 – Seniors graduation practice
Thursday, May 18 – Last day of school – Dismissal time 12:10

Monday, May 8, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 8

Seniors should be checking with Mrs. Morehouse to see if they have any fines or fees that are due.

There will be a short football meeting on Wednesday after school in Mr. Wanner’s classroom for boys’ in grades 8-11.

ICU will be in Mrs. Honerman’s classroom after school today (Mon.) and tomorrow (Tues.).

Congratulations to the JH Band for receiving a superior rating from all 3 judges at MS Band Contest. The students earned 39 superior ratings on their solos. A special congratulations goes out to the students that received a I+ rating: Rease Jandel (Bass Clarinet), Braden Freeman (Tuba), Erin Unzen (Trumpet), and Hunter Kassube (Trumpet). Great job!!

Seniors who will need their graduation robes for Mass on May 14th must have them checked out and in Dr. Schwan's office by the end of the day on May 11th.

Computer Check-in Dates
12th – Tuesday, May 9
6th, 7th and 8th Thursday, May 11
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16

There is a sign-up sheet in the office for Dance Team Try-outs for the 17-18 school year.

All library books are due on or before May 12!

If anyone is having senior pictures done at Hardin's Photography, please see Dr. Schwan for a gift certificate.

Britton-Hecla Student Council is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 13 for grades 7-12.  For more information see the flyer outside the office door.  Teams must be registered by May 5. 

Last day to order your High School yearbook will be Monday, May 15.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner

Talks on Wednesday.

Good luck to the JH Track Team at Aberdeen today.  Dismissal time is 2:30 p.m.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Mark Leonhardt, Tyler Richards, Gabby Kramer
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Friday, May 5, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin May 5

here will NOT be ICU tonight, Friday May 5th.

Seniors who will need their graduation robes for Mass on May 14th must have them checked out and in Dr. Schwan's office by the end of the day on May 11th.

Computer Check-in Dates (updated list)
12th – Tuesday, May 9
6th, 7th and 8th Thursday, May 11
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16

There is a sign-up sheet in the office for Dance Team Try-outs for the 17-18 school year.

All library books are due on or before May 12!

Girls interested in fall soccer contact Corey Harder.  You can get his contact information in the office.

If anyone is having senior pictures done at Hardin's Photography, please see Dr. Schwan for a gift certificate.

Britton-Hecla Student Council is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 13 for grades 7-12.  For more information see the flyer outside the office door.  Teams must be registered by May 5. 

Last day to order your High School yearbook will be Monday, May 15.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner

Baseball, Softball and T-ball registration information is in the office.

Talks on Wednesday.

Good luck to the HS track team today at Sisseton.  Dismissal time is 12:00.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Mark Leonhardt, Tyler Richards, Gabby Kramer
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

MS/HS Bulletin May 4


High School Concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
 
Computer Check-in Dates (updated list)
12th – Tuesday, May 9
6th, 7th and 8th Thursday, May 11 
9th and start 10th – Monday, May 15
finish 10th and 11th – Tuesday, May 16
 
There is a sign-up sheet in the office for Dance Team Try-outs for the 17-18 school year.
 
All girls’ grades 8-11 planning to play basketball next year, there will be a short meeting on Thursday right after school in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.
 
All library books are due on or before May 12!
 
Girls interested in fall soccer contact Corey Harder.  You can get his contact information in the office.
 
If anyone is having senior pictures done at Hardin's Photography, please see Dr. Schwan for a gift certificate.
 
Britton-Hecla Student Council is sponsoring a Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, May 13 for grades 7-12.  For more information see the flyer outside the office door.  Teams must be registered by May 5.  
 
FBLA meeting Thursday, May 4th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!
 
DI is serving Pork Loin meals prior to the MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday May 4th.   Pork loins can be pre-ordered and are available for ordering at this time.  Order forms are in the office.  
 
Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.
 
Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner
 
Baseball, Softball and T-ball registration information is in the office.
 
Talks on Wednesday.
 
Congratulations to the 12th Graders who qualified for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. Criteria include a grade point average of 3.5 or above and standardized test achievement at the 85th percentile or higher in math or reading.  Those qualifying in the Class of 2017 are:  Nathan Fjelstad, Patrick Gengerke, Alexis Harder, Thane Henschel, Landon Marzahn, Keri Pappas, Erin Smith, and Trey Wright.  
 
Congratulations to the American Legion Citizenship Award Winners Keri Pappas and Landon Marzahn.  One senior boy and one girl are chosen. on the basis of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, and service. 
  
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Mark Leonhardt, Tyler Richards, Gabby Kramer
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams
 
Congratulations to the following scholarship and award recipients:
Lions Club Scholarships – Willow Seuer, Jessica Adler, Keri Pappas, Whitney Voss, Landon Marzahn, Alexis Harder, Macy Knecht, Bennett Shabazz, Hai Ku, Megan Malsam
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.