MS/HS Boolletin October 31

Snow Queen Practice will be at 1:00 on Saturday at the high school gym.  The contest starts at 7:00 p.m. in the GHS Gym.

Prom Committee will meet Thursday during Advisory.

NSU is having a cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Retake picture day is Tuesday, November 2. If you were absent on picture day stop in the office for a picture retake form. 

Saturday night before you go to bed be sure to set your clock back an hour.  (Fall Back)

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

Golden Living Center will have Trick or Treating from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, October 31.

FBLA are selling shirts.  Orders are due to the today.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

The spectator bus that was planned to go to Custer has been canceled due to lack of riders.

We will play Custer on Monday 6:00 MT Time (7:00 Central Time).

Saturday good luck to the Oral Interpers in Watertown.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the December 13 test is due online by November 7.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen and read the email sent to you this week.   Test dates are:  December 13, February 7, April 18 and June 13.

                                          

Grade 12:  SD 4 year school online application  https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 13              11-11:30          Dakota Wesleyan University

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

Grade 11 – 12  College  and Career Opportunities

NSU                            Nov. 14, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, July 16

                                    Northern Bound Days (free admission to NSU if attend)

Lake Area                   https://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/techdays/index.asp

                                    Nov. 6 – Senior Tech Day- full

                                    Nov. 12 – 3 M Camp in Brookings

                                    Jan. 22 – Senior Tech Day

                                    Feb. 4  - Transportation Camp

                                    Feb. 25 – GAP Business Camp

                                    April 2 – Junior Tech Day

                                    April 28 – 3M Camp in Aberdeen

Mitchell Tech              http://www.mitchelltech.edu/admissions/techprep/mytidays/

                                    November 12 – Business

                                    November 12 – Cyber

                                    November 19 – Scrubs

Southeast Tech            http://www.southeasttech.edu/futurestudents/comeseeus/trystidays/

Western Dakota Tech http://www.wdt.edu/wdt-admissions/career-exploration-camps/

NDSCS (Wahpeton)   Nov. 3             Case IH Day

                                    Nov. 6             Ag Day

                                    Nov. 17           John Deere

                                    Jan. 21             Dental Day

                                    Feb. 4              Manufacturing Day

                                    March 27         Discovery Day

SDSU Senior Day       Preview Days, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5,

 Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24,

May 1

USD                            November 8 - Fall Open House

                                    November 11 Health Happenings

                                    Jan. 31 Coyote Game Day

                                    February 13, 27 Admitted Students Day

                                    March 28, April 11 Junior Visit Day

Jamestown College     November 5 - Nursing Career Visit Day

SDSMT                       Nov. 8, April 11, July 25

Dakota State Univ.     Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan.16, Feb. 6, March 6, April 11

Dakota Wesleyan        Nov. 7 (seniors), April 10 (juniors)

MS/HS Bulletin October 30

Student Bulletin

Prom Committee will meet today during Advisory.

NSU is having a cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Retake picture day is Tuesday, November 2. If you were absent on picture day stop in the office for a picture retake form. 

Play rehearsal today will start during advisory. There is an additional rehearsal on Sunday, November 9 from 1-3 pm. Let Mrs. Honerman know about conflicts ASAP!

Saturday night before you go to bed be sure to set your clock back an hour.  (Fall Back)

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

Golden Living Center will have Trick or Treating from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, October 31.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Check-out www.grotonarea.com for information on the spectator bus that will be going to Custer for the football game on Monday.  We will play Custer on Monday 6:00 MT Time (7:00 Central Time).

Good luck to the volleyball teams against Redfield/Doland tonight.  C/JV will play at 6:30 with varsity to follow.

Congratulations to Kaitlin O for being selected as the Groton PEO nomination for the PEO Star Scholarship.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12:  ASVAB testing will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 – 12:00 in the conference room.  The following are registered for the ASVAB:  Christopher Z, Isaiah C, Adam H, Tia T, Keegan S, Jack M, Steven F, Laura G.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grade 12:  Minnesota College Application Week – free application to Minnesota State Mankato October 27-31. 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Oct. 31                        The Big Idea Business Plan http://www.bigideasd.com/

Oct. 31                        VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay http://www.vfw.org/VOD/

Oct. 31                        Coca Cola Scholars  http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

Nov.                SD Critical Needs Workforce Scholarship (continuing – rolling deadline) http://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/criticalneedsscholarship/CriticalNeedsScholarshipApplication.pdf

Nov. 14           Legislative page http://legis.sd.gov/Students_Page/Page/default.aspx

Some in November     MTI                            

Nov. 20           Spokeo Connections http://www.spokeo.com/spokeo-connections-scholarship

No deadline    Alert Drug & Alcohol Awareness  http://www.alertmagazine.org

MS/HS Bulletin October 29

Student Bulletin

There will be All State Practice on Thursday morning at 7:00 AM.

Retake picture day is Tuesday, November 2. If you were absent on picture day stop in the office for a picture retake form. 

Play rehearsal on Thursday, October 30 will start during advisory. There is an additional rehearsal on Sunday, November 9 from 1-3 pm. Let Mrs. Honerman know about conflicts ASAP!

Saturday night before you go to bed be sure to set your clock back an hour.  (Fall Back)

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

Juniors will meet today in Mr. Kurth’s room during advisory.

Golden Living Center will have Trick or Treating from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, October 31.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Congratulations to our football team for winning the 1^st Round Football play-off game against Mobridge-Pollack.  We will play Custer on Monday 6:00 MT Time (7:00 Central Time).

Congratulations to Kaitlin O’Neill for being selected as the Groton PEO nomination for the PEO Star Scholarship.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12:  ASVAB testing will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 – 12:00 in the conference room.  The following are registered for the ASVAB:  Christopher Z, Isaiah C, Adam H, Tia T, Keegan S, Jack M, Steven F, Laura G.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grade 12:  Minnesota College Application Week – free application to Minnesota State Mankato October 27-31. 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Oct. 31                        The Big Idea Business Plan http://www.bigideasd.com/

Oct. 31                        VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay http://www.vfw.org/VOD/

Oct. 31                        Coca Cola Scholars  http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

Nov.                SD Critical Needs Workforce Scholarship (continuing – rolling deadline) http://www.lakeareatech.edu/future/criticalneedsscholarship/CriticalNeedsScholarshipApplication.pdf

Nov. 14           Legislative page http://legis.sd.gov/Students_Page/Page/default.aspx

Some in November     MTI                            

Nov. 20           Spokeo Connections http://www.spokeo.com/spokeo-connections-scholarship

No deadline    Alert Drug & Alcohol Awareness  http://www.alertmagazine.org

MS/HS Bulletin

Congratulations to the following interpers for their great performances last night-- Top superior Readers Theater to Devon P, Lily C, Katie M, Erin S, Keri P, Jenifer F; Top superior poetry Lily C; Superior duet Keri P and Kaite M, Superior oratory Erin S. Great Job!

Play rehearsal is cancelled this evening (Tuesday, October 28). Rehearsal on Thursday, October 30 will start during advisory. There is an additional rehearsal on Sunday, November 9 from 1-3 pm. Let Mrs. Honerman know about conflicts ASAP!

Saturday night before you go to bed be sure to set your clock back an hour.  (Fall Back)

There will be FFA Parli Pro practice today during lunch. 

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

JH Girls interested in playing basketball, there will be a meeting right after school today in the old gym.  If you have a conflict and cannot attend the meeting, please see Miss Erickson before the end of the day.

Juniors will meet Wednesday in Mr. Kurth’s room during advisory.

Golden Living Center will have Trick or Treating from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, October 31.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday, October 31.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to our football team today against Mobridge-Pollock, at home, in the 1^st Round Football Playoffis at 7:00 p.m.   Passes of any type will not be allowed (NE Conference or Student Activity Tickets).   Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.  Aberdeen American News will broadcast the football game on their website.  Click on Live Sports.

Grades 11-12:  Tutors needed for advisory homework program.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested. 

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12:  ASVAB testing will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 – 12:00 in the conference room.  The following are registered for the ASVAB:  Christopher Z, Isaiah C, Adam H, Tia T, Keegan S, Jack M, Steven F.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grade 12:  Minnesota College Application Week – free application to Minnesota State Mankato October 27-31. 

Grade 12:  SD 4 year school online application  https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 28                  11:15               Mitchell Technical Institute

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

MS/HS Bulletin October 23

Student Bulletin

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please be to the wrestling room door by 3:15 tomorrow to meet the bus for our game in Britton. 

There will NOT be 7th grade VB practice today (Thursday).

Senior Parents Night for football, cross country and football cheerleaders will be tomorrow at 6:45 prior to the football game.  Parents need to be at the south end of the football field at 6:30.  Please bring $5 to the office for your parents gift.

There will be an FBLA meeting today during advisory in Ms. Lingbecks room. 

Students on the ICU list, please be advised:

• If you are on the list on October 23rd you will be in school on the 24th from 8:00-3:00 (teacher in-service). 
• If you skip ICU two times in a row, you will receive an hour detention. 
• Skipping advisory to avoid ICU will not be tolerated; this will result in detention.
• Lateness is not acceptable.  Morning ICU begins at 7:30 am sharp.

State Championship Boys Soccer Shirt order forms are in the office.  All orders must be in by Monday, October 27.  Payment is due at time of ordering.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday, October 31.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to the football team tonight against Sisseton.  Game starts at 7:00 p.m.

Friday – No School!  Teacher Inservice

Friday – Good luck to the volleyball teams at Britton.  JH play at 5:00, C/JV play at 6:30 with varsity to follow

Saturday – ACT Testing at GHS

Saturday – Good luck to our runners at the State Cross Country meet at Huron

Saturday – Good luck to our Robotics Team at the Robotics Competition at the GHS Gym

Congratulations to Kasey W for being selected as the GHS Prudential Spirit of Community nominee.

Grades 11-12:  Tutors needed for advisory homework program.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested. 

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 12:  Northern has decided to do a free application week at NSU next week October 21-25.  Students  can fill the application out the online on NSU’s website at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu, but do not pay for it. Once it is paid NSU cannot refund the $20. Students can also fill out this PDF application, http://www.northern.edu/admissions/Documents/application.pdf, scan it and email it to NSU.   Transcripts were sent yesterday so if you need one sent, let Mrs. Sternhagen know ASAP.

Grades 11-12:  ASVAB testing will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 – 12:00 in the conference room.  The following are registered for the ASVAB:  Christopher Z, Isaiah C, Adam H, Tia T, Keegan S, Jack M, Steven F.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

MS/HS Bulletin October 22

Student Bulletin

CCD classes for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton juniors and seniors will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the church for a hayride near Conde.

Senior Parents Night for football, cross country and football cheerleaders will be tomorrow at 6:45 prior to the football game.  Parents need to be at the south end of the football field at 6:30.  Please bring $5 to the office for your parents gift.

There will be an FBLA meeting Thursday October 23, during advisory in Ms. Lingbecks room. 

There will be a FFA meeting today during Advisory. 

Students on the ICU list, please be advised:

• If you are on the list on October 23rd you will be in school on the 24th from 8:00-3:00 (teacher in-service). 
• If you skip ICU two times in a row, you will receive an hour detention. 
• Skipping advisory to avoid ICU will not be tolerated; this will result in detention.
• Lateness is not acceptable.  Morning ICU begins at 7:30 am sharp.

State Championship Boys Soccer Shirt order forms are in the office.  All orders must be in by Monday, October 27.  Payment is due at time of ordering.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday, October 31.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 12:  I will be mailing the NSU free application week transcripts and ACT scores to Northern today at 2:30 pm.   If you need yours sent let me know right away!  Thanks – Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  Northern has decided to do a free application week at NSU this week October 21-25.  Students  can fill the application out the online on NSU’s website at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu, but do not pay for it. Once it is paid NSU cannot refund the $20. Students can also fill out this PDF application, http://www.northern.edu/admissions/Documents/application.pdf, scan it and email it to NSU.

Grades 11-12:  ASVAB testing will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 8:30 – 12:00 in the conference room.  The following are registered for the ASVAB:  Christopher Zarycki, Isaiah Cutler, Adam Herman, Tia Thompson, Keegan Schelle, Jack McKiver, Steven Fey.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 22                  2:15                 Augustana

October 28                  11:15               Mitchell Technical Institute

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, October 25 at Groton.  Enter the building at the office entrance.  Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy. 

MS/HS Bulletin October 21

Student Bulletin

Senior Parents Night for football, cross country and football cheerleaders will be Thursday at 6:45 prior to the football game.  Parents need to be at the south end of the football field at 6:30.

There will be an FBLA meeting Thursday October 23, during advisory in Ms. Lingbecks room. 

There will be a FFA meeting on Wednesday during Advisory. 

Students on the ICU list, please be advised:

• If you are on the list on October 23rd you will be in school on the 24th from 8:00-3:00 (teacher in-service). 
• If you skip ICU two times in a row, you will receive an hour detention. 
• Skipping advisory to avoid ICU will not be tolerated; this will result in detention.
• Lateness is not acceptable.  Morning ICU begins at 7:30 am sharp.

State Championship Boys Soccer Shirt order forms are in the office.  All orders must be in by Friday, October 24.  Payment is due at time of ordering.

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday, October 31.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to the volleyball teams tonight at Northwestern.  JH will play at 4:15 p.m. You will be dismissed at 2:25.  C team will play at 5:15, JV will play at 6:30 with varsity to follow. 

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 12:  Northern has decided to do a free application week at NSU next week October 21-25.  Students  can fill the application out the online on NSU’s website at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu, but do not pay for it. Once it is paid NSU cannot refund the $20. Students can also fill out this PDF application, http://www.northern.edu/admissions/Documents/application.pdf, scan it and email it to NSU. The transcript can also be emailed to NSU for evaluation.  Final transcripts will still need to mailed after graduation.   

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 21                  9:45                 University of SD

October 22                  2:15                 Augustana

October 28                  11:15               Mitchell Technical Institute

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, October 25 at Groton.  Enter the building at the office entrance.  Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy. 

MS/HS Bulletin October 20

Student Bulletin

Reminder Family Night is tonight for grades 6-12 students and parents, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the gym.  There will be free food, DQ Sundays, Oral Interp pieces, drawings and prizes, animal judging and college representatives and more.  See you there!!

Jr. high band students should bring homework to band today.  You will be here the entire 5th period.

Congratulations to the following interpers for being finalists this weekend- Lily C Poetry; Lily C, Katie M, Laura G, Erin S, Keri P, Jenifer F Readers Theater.

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

Lunch Line Order Change:  1^st Lunch – 6, 8, 7    2^nd Lunch – 10, 9, 12, 11

Students on the ICU list, please be advised:

• If you are on the list on October 23rd you will be in school on the 24th from 8:00-3:00 (teacher in-service). 
• If you skip ICU two times in a row, you will receive an hour detention. 
• Skipping advisory to avoid ICU will not be tolerated; this will result in detention.
• Lateness is not acceptable.  Morning ICU begins at 7:30 am sharp.

State Championship Boys Soccer Shirt order forms are in the office.  All orders must be in by Friday, October 24.  Payment is due at time of ordering.

All cast and crew for the all school play “Honk!” need to meet in Mrs. Honerman’s room during advisory on Monday, October 20. Please bring a list of all conflicts you have between now and November 23 – including weekends. We will be discussing rehearsals, attendance, and the beginning of set and costume development. See you there!

Students in grades 7, 8, 9, and 12 need to use their bonus points today.   The bonus points are from Smarter Balance testing last year. 

FBLA are selling shirts.  They are due to the office on Friday, October 31.  Money is due when you turn in your order form.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 12:  Northern has decided to do a free application week at NSU next week October 21-25.  Students  can fill the application out the online on NSU’s website at https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm?inst=nsu, but do not pay for it. Once it is paid NSU cannot refund the $20. Students can also fill out this PDF application, http://www.northern.edu/admissions/Documents/application.pdf, scan it and email it to NSU. The transcript can also be emailed to NSU for evaluation.  Final transcripts will still need to mailed after graduation.   If you are interested in doing this, let Mrs. Sternhagen know and she will give your transcript to NSU on Monday. 

Grades 9-12:   October 20^th is Family Night.  From 5-7 pm many area colleges will be in the GHS gym for you to talk to.  Please come and talk to the representatives!  The following will be there:

Northern State University

University of SD

South Dakota State University

Lake Area Technical Institute

Mitchell Technical Institute

South East Technical Institute

Presentation

Augustana

Dakota State University

Jamestown University

Great Lakes Financial and Educational

National Guard.

This is a great opportunity for you to ask questions and even apply!

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

October 21                  9:45                 University of SD

October 22                  2:15                 Augustana

October 28                  11:15               Mitchell Technical Institute

October 29                  12:30               Black Hills State University