MS/HS Bulletin

Student Bulletin

The FCCLA Points Pizza Party will be in the FACS room during lunch on Friday!

Reminder, Yearbook will meet today in room 304.

Reminder, Junior Class Prom Committee meeting Wednesday at 3:30. 

Mrs. Harry's 6th hour study hall will meet in Mrs. Tietz's room all week.

Students--remember you are not able to drive during lunch.  Violators will lose open-campus privileges for 1 month

Students’ grades 8-12 are invited to the Brown County Teen Court Open House on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. on the 3^rd floor of the Brown County Courthouse.  There will be a mock trial demonstration.  Come and see what being a Teen Court Volunteer is all about.  Pizza and pop will be served. 

Grades 6-12:  The second quarter honor roll is posted outside the HS Counselor’s office.  Congratulations to all who made it!

Grade 12:  Summer University Program at Crazy Horse through USD.    Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. Deadline is March 30 for regular admission.  www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

Grades 10-11:  SDSU Health Professions Career Camp at SDSU Brookings July 14-17.  Cost $100.  Deadline is April 15 but fills up before that date.  Apply online at www.sdstate.edu/nurs/outreach/health-camp; Nurse camp June 9-13 in Rapid City

Grades 9-11:  USD Healthcare Career Summer Camp June 14-19, 15 at USD.  Tuition is $100.  App. Due April 1. (emailed the app to you on Dec. 10)

Grade 11:  June 20-25 A Neuharth Free Spirit and Jounalism Conference at the Newseum in Washington, DC.  Free trip, $1000 scholarship for student interested in journalism careers.  Apply at freespirit.org .   Deadline is February 1.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, Jan. 31.  Register online at www.sdstate.edu/junoirday

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Feb. 2. 

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

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

January 29                   12:30 – 1:30    US Army

Feb. 10                        8:30                 NDSCS Wahpeton

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan. 30             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Jan. 31             Davis Bahall  https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls

Feb. 1              Presentation College www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary,  Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 1              Augustana                  

Feb. 1              Univ. of Sioux Falls   

February          Presentation               

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships

Feb. 2              Groton Community Service

Feb. 18            Groton Local Scholarships

MS/HS Bulletin January 27

The wrestling group picture and any individual memory mate photos that did not get done will be on Tuesday, January 27th at 3:30.

Congratulations to Allison W for being crowned the 2015 Queen of the Carnival of Silver Skates!

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

Mrs. Harry's 6th hour study hall will meet in Mrs. Tietz's room all week.

Students--remember you are not able to drive during lunch.  Violators will lose open-campus privileges for 1 month

Students’ grades 8-12 are invited to the Brown County Teen Court Open House on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. on the 3^rd floor of the Brown County Courthouse.  There will be a mock trial demonstration.  Come and see what being a Teen Court Volunteer is all about.  Pizza and pop will be served. 

Good luck to the JHB Boys’ Basketball teams today against Warner.  7^th grade plays at 4:00 then 8^th at 5:00.

Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams against Britton/Hecla tonight. 

Grade 11:  Please note the email sent to you by Mrs. Sternhagen on Thursday, January 22^nd regarding the Dual Credit options for summer 2015.  The reduced tuition price will be in effect for students entering grade 12 in the fall of 2015.  These summer 2015 courses will count for college graduation but will not be part of your high school transcript nor count for you high school GPA.

Grade 12:  Summer University Program at Crazy Horse through USD.  This 8.5 week summer program at Crazy Horse allows students to enroll in college credit hours in math, English, Native American Studies, Life Skills and an internship.  It is recommended that applicants be between the ages 17-21 years, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a GPA of 2.5.  It is also required that you have an ACT score of 21.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. Deadline is March 30 for regular admission.  www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

Grades 10-11:  SDSU Health Professions Career Camp at SDSU Brookings July 14-17.  Cost $100.  Deadline is April 15 but fills up before that date.  Apply online at www.sdstate.edu/nurs/outreach/health-camp; Nurse camp June 9-13 in Rapid City

Grades 9-11:  USD Healthcare Career Summer Camp June 14-19, 15 at USD.  Tuition is $100.  App. Due April 1. (emailed the app to you on Dec. 10)

Grade 11:  June 20-25 A Neuharth Free Spirit and Jounalism Conference at the Newseum in Washington, DC.  Free trip, $1000 scholarship for student interested in journalism careers.  Apply at freespirit.org .   Deadline is February 1.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, Jan. 31.  Register online at www.sdstate.edu/junoirday

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Feb. 2 to Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

Grade 9:  See Mrs. Sternhagen:  Brandyn A, Hayden P, Alex S, Harleigh S

MS/HS Bulletin January 22

Students--remember you are not able to drive during lunch.  Violators will lose open-campus privileges for 1 month

7^th grade Ice Skating practice will be Saturday night at 8:00 p.m.  Madeline S, Ashely F, Jennifer P, Kaycie H, Nicole M, Caitlyn B

Skating practice for 12^th grade at 11:00 on Friday.

Skating practice for 9^th and 10^th graders at 12:00 on Friday.

Students’ grades 8-12 are invited to the Brown County Teen Court Open House on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m.  at the 3^rd floor of the Brown County Courthouse.  There will be a mock trial demonstration.  Come and see what being a Teen Court Volunteer is all about.  Pizza and pop will be served. 

ICU will be held on Friday from 8:30-3:30 for those that are on the ICU list Thursday. 

Jr. Prom Committee meeting on Thursday.   Check in to Adv. first.

Good luck to the wrestlers tonight at Britton/Hecla.

Good luck to the Girls’ basketball teams at Webster tonight.

Friday:

Good luck to the Debaters at Watertown.

Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball teams at Webster.

Saturday:

Good luck to the Robotics Team at Groton

Good luck to the Debaters at Watertown

Good luck to the Wrestlers at Arlington

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, Jan. 31.  Register online at www.sdstate.edu/junoirday

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Feb. 2 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

MS/HS Bulletin

Students’ grades 8-12 are invited to the Brown County Teen Court Open House on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m.  at the 3^rd floor of the Brown County Courthouse.  There will be a mock trial demonstration.  Come and see what being a Teen Court Volunteer is all about.  Pizza and pop will be served. 

ICU will be held on Friday from 8:30-3:30 for those that are on the ICU list Thursday. 

Jr. Prom Committee meeting on Wed. Check in to Adv. first.

MS/HS Bulletin January 20

ICU will be held on Friday from 8:30-3:30.  If you are on the list you'll have the opportunity to work in school on Friday.  Remember--it's very easy to have the day off; get your work done!

Jr. Prom Committee meeting on Wed. Check in to Adv. first.

There will be an FBLA meeting today, during advisory in Ms. Lingbeck’s classroom.   Check in with your advisory teacher prior to going to the meeting.

Please park in line with other cars in the parking lots.  Parking spaces are being wasted by improper parking!  Also, do not park so far down on the north and south ends, of the office parking lot, so cars cannot get to the exit. 

Good luck to the JH wrestlers at Aberdeen Central today.  You will be dismissed at 2:45 p.m.

Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball teams against Ipswich today.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, Jan. 31.  Register online at www.sdstate.edu/junoirday

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Feb. 2 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

MS/HS Bulletin January 16

Student Bulletin

Lunch line order will change on Monday:  1^st Lunch – 6, 8, 7       2^nd Lunch – 11, 10, 9, 12

There will be a FFA meeting today during advisory in Mr. Franken’s room.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

Lunch Today: cheese sticks, sweet potato tot, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders will take their Memory Mate pictures on Monday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Pick up order forms in the office. You must have your order form and money at time of picture taking!

Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball teams against Clark/Willow Lake tonight.  First game starts at 4:00.

Saturday Groton Boy’s will play Custer at the State Farm Pheasant Shoot-Out in Redfield at 4:30 p.m.  Pheasant Country 103 will broadcast the game.   All the games will be on ESPNaberdeen.com.  The 12:00 game will be on Sunny 97.7, and the 4:30 (Groton vs Custer) and 6:00 will be on Pheasant Country 103. 

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, Jan. 31.  Register online at www.sdstate.edu/junoirday

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Feb. 2 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

Grade 12:  Updated GPA’s and class ranks are available

Grade 12:  Reminder of the qualifying scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The online program called the Accuplacer is designed to help students avoid placement in remedial courses.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. www.collegeboard.com/accuplacer

 

Grade 11 – 12  College  and Career Opportunities

NSU                            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

                                    Jan. 22 – Senior Tech Day

                                    Feb. 4  - Transportation Camp – deadline Jan. 30

                                    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/

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

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

NDSCS (Wahpeton)   Jan. 21             Dental Day

                                    Feb. 4              Manufacturing Day

                                    March 27         Discovery Day

SDSU Days                Preview Days, Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20,

                                    March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 17, 24,

May 1

USD                            Jan. 31 Coyote Game Day

                                    February 13, 27 Admitted Students Day

                                    March 28, April 11 Junior Visit Day

SDSMT                       April 11, July 25

Dakota State Univ.     Feb. 6, March 6, April 11

Dakota Wesleyan        April 10 (juniors)

MS/HS Bulletin January 15

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to both Groton teams for placing third and fourth in the team trophy competition at Wednesday's Simmons Invitational MathCounts Competition!

Third place team:  Jennie D, Micah P, AnneMarie S, Cassandra T
Fourth place team:  Tylan G, Kayla J, Alexis S, Isaac S

Congratulations to AnneMarie, Micah, and Jennie for earning second, eighth, and ninth place medals, respectively, in the individual/countdown portion of the competition!  Well done, mathletes!

Junior class meeting today during advisory in room 304.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting

There will be a FFA meeting on Friday during advisory in Mr. Franken’s room.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

Students--clean up your lockers, get rid of old and ripped posters from previous seasons' activities. 

Lunch Menus Changes:

Today - chicken Quesadilla, green beans, romaine salad, fresh and can fruit

Fri - cheese sticks, sweet potato tot, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders will take their Memory Mate pictures on Monday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Pick up order forms in the office.

Good luck to the Wrestlers at the Groton Triangular tonight.  Start time is 6:00 p.m.

Good luck to the Girls’ basketball teams at Clark tonight.  First game starts at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Groton Boy’s will play Custer at the State Farm Pheasant Shoot-Out in Redfield at 4:30 p.m.  Pheasant Country 103 will broadcast the game.   All the games will be on ESPNaberdeen.com.  The 12:00 game will be on Sunny 97.7, and the 4:30 (Groton vs Custer) and 6:00 will be on Pheasant Country 103. 

Grade 11:  Reminder to bring your calculators and computers to English on Thursday and Friday

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan. 15             SDSU  http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm          

Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift  

Jan. 15             Augustana Leadership

Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Jan. 30             Dakota Wesleyan University                            

Jan. 31             Davis Bahall  https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls

Feb. 1              Presentation College www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary,  Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 1              Augustana                   

Feb. 1              Univ. of Sioux Falls      

February          Presentation                 

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships

MS/HS Bulletin January 14

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to Courtney Kurtz for scoring her 1000^th point last night at the ball game last night.

Junior class meeting on Thursday during advisory in room 304.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting

There will be a FFA meeting on Friday during advisory in Mr. Franken’s room.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

Yearbook will meet today during advisory period.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

Students--clean up your lockers, get rid of old and ripped posters from previous seasons' activities. 

Lunch Menus Changes:

Today – submarine, baked chips, broccoli and cauliflower with dip, fresh and can fruit

Thur - chicken Quesadilla, green beans, romaine salad, fresh and can fruit

Fri - cheese sticks, sweet potato tot, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders will take their Memory Mate pictures on Monday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Pick up order forms in the office.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan. 13             USD (online and a lot of work) https://usd.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=407           

Jan. 15             SDSU  http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm

Jan. 15             Augustana Leadership

Feb. 18            Groton Common Local

MS/HS Bulletin January 13

Student Bulletin

There will be a FFA meeting on Friday during advisory in Mr. Franken’s room.

Mrs. Donley's DI team meets today at 5:00 - reminder meetings will go until 7:30 from now on.

Yearbook to meet this Wednesday during Advisory period.

Students--clean up your lockers, get rid of old and ripped posters from previous seasons' activities. 

Lunch Menus Changes:

Today– chili, corn bread, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Wed – submarine, baked chips, broccoli and cauliflower with dip, fresh and can fruit

Thur - chicken Quesadilla, green beans, romaine salad, fresh and can fruit

Fri - cheese sticks, sweet potato tot, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders will take their Memory Mate pictures on Monday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Pick up order forms in the office.

Memory Mate Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, January 13, for the JH, JV and Varsity Boys’ Basketball teams, Wrestlers and Boys’ Basketball and Wrestling Cheerleaders.  Order forms are in the office.

Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams against Webster.

 Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan. 13             USD (online and a lot of work) https://usd.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=407           

Jan. 15             SDSU  http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm

Jan. 15             Augustana Leadership

Feb. 18            Groton Common Local

MS/HS Bulletin January 12

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

Congratulations to Kelsey I and Keri P for placing 5th in division III public forum and Katie M and Lily C for placing 8th in Division II public forum at the Fargo Shanley tournament this weekend!

Mrs. Donley's DI team meets Tues. at 5:00 - reminder meetings will go until 7:30 from now on.

Yearbook to meet this Wednesday during Advisory period.

The January FCCLA meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 12 during advisory.

Students--clean up your lockers, get rid of old and ripped posters from previous seasons' activities. 

Lunch Menus Changes:

Today - soft shell taco, sweet potato tot, veg cups, fresh and can fruit

Tuesday – chili, corn bread, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Wed – submarine, baked chips, broccoli and cauliflower with dip, fresh and can fruit

Thur - chicken Quesadilla, green beans, romaine salad, fresh and can fruit

Fri - cheese sticks, sweet potato tot, carrot and dip, fresh and can fruit

Girls’ Basketball and Girls’ Basketball Cheerleaders will take their Memory Mate pictures on Monday, January 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Pick up order forms in the office.

Memory Mate Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, January 13, for the JH, JV and Varsity Boys’ Basketball teams, Wrestlers and Boys’ Basketball and Wrestling Cheerleaders.  Order forms are in the office.

Good luck to the boys’ basketball team today at Tiospa Zina.  Please dismiss players and stats at 2:55.

Grade 12:  NSU free app week Jan. 26 – 30, 2015.  Also free apps if you attend a Northern Bound Day (next one Jan. 30 1-5 pm)

Grade 12:  I will send in a mailing of the IHELP scholarship application today.  

Grade 12:  Anyone who would like updated GPA’s and class ranks – these are available today.   If you would like these for the SDSU and USD scholarships, please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Alex Stange please see Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan. 12             Kiwanis Educational Foundation Local form due to Mrs. Sternhagen

Jan. 13             USD (online and a lot of work) https://usd.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=407           

Jan. 15             SDSU  http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm

Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift  

Jan. 5               JFK Profiles in Courage

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

Jan. 8               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

Jan. 15             Augustana Leadership

Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Jan. 30             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Jan. 31             Davis Bahall  https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls

Feb. 1              Presentation College www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary,  Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 1              Augustana                  

Feb. 1              Univ. of Sioux Falls   

February          Presentation               

Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships