FBLA meeting Tuesday, March 7th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room. Bring your own lunch!
Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball Team at Webster tonight. Groton plays Britton/Hecla at 6:00 p.m.
Wrestlers will hand in their uniforms Thursday after school in the wrestling room.
Senior shirts will be handed out Tuesday morning (Feb. 28). A group
picture will be taken at 12:00. After the picture you will be dismissed
for dinner.
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress
this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are
interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the
proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized.
Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on
Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be
divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second
from 9:30-10:30.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on
the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Bulletin announcement for students on Testing 2017:
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD
Science test in the next few weeks. Please make plans to be here during
testing as it must be made up. All students will need headsets –
please bring these to school.
All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing. Cell
phones can not be accessed during testing. All computers must be
charged – you will test on your computer!
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.
Schedule by Date
March 8-9 7th Math Jordan Kjellsen (computer lab)
March 8-9 11th Math Greg Kjellsen (conference room)
March 21-22 6th ELA Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22 8th ELA Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24 7th ELA Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24 11th ELA Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28 6th Math Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28 8th Math Jordan Kjellsen (conference)
March 30th 8th Grade Science Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
Computer lab and conference room
April 6th 11th Grade Science Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
Computer lab and conference room
Grade 12: Be sure and get the FAFSA done by March 1st so you are eligible for loans and grants for tech or college! www.fafsa.gov
Grade 12: More local scholarships will be handed in on March 1st! Keep working
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives
will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please
make arrangements with your teachers.
Northern State University Wednesday, March 1 2:15- 2:45
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and
Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
March 1 HealthCare Plus Federal Credit union http://www.hcpfcu.coop/pressroom
March 1 SD ASA Softball
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service
http://www.frs.org/youth-programs/college-scholarship-program (must be signed by local coop)
March 1 National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org
March 1 FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)
March 1 Groton Kuehnert Scholarships
March 1 Groton Memorial
Susan Deanne Weismantel
Shawn Weismantel Kramer
Dick Ruden Ag Related Career
March 1 Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial
March 1 DSU, MTI
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed 12/12/16)
March 1 SD Agribusiness Association www.sdaba.org/scholarships.htm (emailed 2/1/17)
March 1 State Farm (emailed 1/16/17) Priority to first received https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
MS/HS Bulletin February 27
Congratulations to Trevor Pray for placing 4th at the State Wrestling Tournament.
Congratulations to all of the Destination Imagination teams that competed at Regionals this weekend. All six of the competitive teams that competed will be moving on to State DI in Pierre on March 25. Due to scheduling conflicts, one Groton team - Out of the Boxers - will be competing at Regionals in Custer in two weeks - good luck to them!
DI participants this year were:
DIsfunctional Broad Squad: (Middle Level) Hailey Monson, Tiara DeHoet, Alyssa Fordham, Julianna Kosel and Sage Mortenson
The Wonderful Nonsense: (Senior Level) Rylee Rosenau, Katlyn Kyar, and Kayla Jensen
Out of the Boxers: (Senior Level) Jenifer Fjelstad, AnneMarie Smith, Emma Donley, Halie Yarborough, Nathan Fjelstad and Trey Wright
Senior shirts will be handed out Tuesday morning (Feb. 28). A group picture will be taken at 12:00. After the picture you will be dismissed for dinner.
Lunch line order will change today: 1st Lunch 8, 7, 6 2nd Lunch 10, 9, 12, 11
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Congratulations to all of the Destination Imagination teams that competed at Regionals this weekend. All six of the competitive teams that competed will be moving on to State DI in Pierre on March 25. Due to scheduling conflicts, one Groton team - Out of the Boxers - will be competing at Regionals in Custer in two weeks - good luck to them!
DI participants this year were:
DIsfunctional Broad Squad: (Middle Level) Hailey Monson, Tiara DeHoet, Alyssa Fordham, Julianna Kosel and Sage Mortenson
The Wonderful Nonsense: (Senior Level) Rylee Rosenau, Katlyn Kyar, and Kayla Jensen
Out of the Boxers: (Senior Level) Jenifer Fjelstad, AnneMarie Smith, Emma Donley, Halie Yarborough, Nathan Fjelstad and Trey Wright
Senior shirts will be handed out Tuesday morning (Feb. 28). A group picture will be taken at 12:00. After the picture you will be dismissed for dinner.
Lunch line order will change today: 1st Lunch 8, 7, 6 2nd Lunch 10, 9, 12, 11
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Friday, February 24, 2017
MS/HS Bulletin February 24
Senior shirts will be handed out Tuesday morning (Feb. 28). We will
be taking a group picture with shirts on at 12:00. After the picture
you will be dismissed for dinner.
Lunch line order will change on Monday, February 27: 1st Lunch 8, 7, 6 2nd Lunch 10, 9, 12, 11
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Show Choir on Saturday at Vermillion.
Good Luck to the Groton DI Teams on Saturday.
Sunday Open Gym from 2:30 – 6:30
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Lunch line order will change on Monday, February 27: 1st Lunch 8, 7, 6 2nd Lunch 10, 9, 12, 11
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Show Choir on Saturday at Vermillion.
Good Luck to the Groton DI Teams on Saturday.
Sunday Open Gym from 2:30 – 6:30
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
MS/HS Bulletin February 23
The following is a link to look a sports pictures from Ketterling photography -- ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com
There will be a basketball meeting with Coach Hanson today, Thursday Feb23rd immediately after school in room 304 for all 7th and 8th grade boys who played basketball this year.
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Cast and crew of “Shakespeare for Kids!” – there will be a lunch meeting this Thursday, February 23 in Mrs. Honerman’s room to decide details for our cast party. Please bring possible dates, ideas, and most importantly – something to eat!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Thursday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
There will be a basketball meeting with Coach Hanson today, Thursday Feb23rd immediately after school in room 304 for all 7th and 8th grade boys who played basketball this year.
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Cast and crew of “Shakespeare for Kids!” – there will be a lunch meeting this Thursday, February 23 in Mrs. Honerman’s room to decide details for our cast party. Please bring possible dates, ideas, and most importantly – something to eat!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Thursday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Please bring computers to English 12 today.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
MS/HS Bulletin February 22
Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week. Make sure they are washed!
Cast and crew of “Shakespeare for Kids!” – there will be a lunch meeting this Thursday, February 23 in Mrs. Honerman’s room to decide details for our cast party. Please bring possible dates, ideas, and most importantly – something to eat!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
There will be a Pep Rally for the state-bound wrestlers today at 3:05. We will run the advisory schedule.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Thursday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Be sure and get the FAFSA done by March 1st so you are eligible for loans and grants for tech or college! www.fafsa.gov
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Northern State University Wednesday, March 1 2:15- 2:45
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Summer Career and Leadership Opportunities: (emailed to 6-12 students last week)
Cast and crew of “Shakespeare for Kids!” – there will be a lunch meeting this Thursday, February 23 in Mrs. Honerman’s room to decide details for our cast party. Please bring possible dates, ideas, and most importantly – something to eat!
Anyone grades 7-12 interested in participating in Student Congress this spring should plan to attend a short meeting after school on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Room 308. If you cannot attend, but are interested, please contact Mrs. Gonsoir before March 1, 2017.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
There will be a Pep Rally for the state-bound wrestlers today at 3:05. We will run the advisory schedule.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Thursday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grade 12: Be sure and get the FAFSA done by March 1st so you are eligible for loans and grants for tech or college! www.fafsa.gov
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Northern State University Wednesday, March 1 2:15- 2:45
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Summer Career and Leadership Opportunities: (emailed to 6-12 students last week)
- Grades 9-11: USD Healthcare Career Summer Camp June 18-23, 2017 at USD. Tuition is $100. App. Due April 1. www.usd.edu/med/health-careers-camp.cfm
- Grades 9-11 SDSU Health Professions Career Camp at SDSU Brookings July 11-14, 2017. Cost $100. Deadline is April 15 but fills up before that date. Apply online at http://www.sdstate.edu/nursing/health-camp-brookings
- Grades 9-11: SDSU Nurses Camp in Rapid City Nurse camp June in Rapid City http://www.sdstate.edu/nurs/outreach/nurse-camp/index.cfm
- Grades 9-11: SDSU Youth Engineering Adventure http://www.sdstate.edu/engr/camps/yea.cfm July 9-14, 2017 $100
- Grades 10-11: Beacom School of Business 2016 Summer Accounting Institute July 9-13, 2017 http://www.usd.edu/business/accounting/accounting-institute . Register by May 15, 2017.
- Grade 11 and 12 (Students ages 16-17): Youth Trooper Academy for students interested in a career in law enforcement. June 26-June 30, 2017 in Pierre. Apply by March 26. http://dps.sd.gov/enforcement/highway_patrol
- Grades 9-11: Youth Excursion – free trip to tour the ND power generation facilities in July 24-27, 2017. Sponsored by Northern Electric and Lake Region Electric. Deadline to apply is May (LRE). Youth Tour – win free trip to Washington DC http://www.northernelectric.coop/content/youth-programs
- Grades 6, 7, 8 - SD Governor’s Camp at USD July 23-28, 2017 Gifted and talented students http://www.usd.edu/education/gifted-programs/south-dakota-governors-camp
- Grades 9, 10, 11 – SD Ambassador’s of Excellence Camp at USD. Gifted and talented July 17-28, 2017. http://www.usd.edu/education/gifted-programs/ambassadors-of-excellence
- Grades 6-8: Girls-Gen Cyber-Camp Computer Science– SDSMT July 16-21, 2017 Free http://www.sdsmt.edu/youthcamps/
- Grades 9-12 Summer Camps at SDSMT: Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Paleontology Camp, Mining Engineering, Geo Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry. Cost $975 http://www.sdsmt.edu/youthcamps/
- Grades 9-12: Penn Engineering Summer Academy. Apply by April 24, 2017 esap.seas.upenn.edu/
- Grades 9-11: Boston University Summer Term High School Programs http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
- Grade 11: www.Questbridge.org High achieving, income qualifying juniors, summer experience. Links students to Ivy League schools. Due March 22, 2017
- Grade 11: Top female students. Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Program. Due March 1, 2017. http://apply.joyceivyfoundation.org/
- Grade 6-8 Girls: Cyber Security Camp http://www.gen-cyber.info/
- Grades 9-12: SDSU Fishback Summer Scholars program at SDSU for talented, motivated high school students to go to SDSU for a week long college and career prep activities July 9-14, 2017. Cost is $275. Apply online at http://www.sdstate.edu/scholarscamp In-depth ‘major’ experiences in the following subject matter areas: Architecture, Aviation, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, English, Journalism, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Sociology, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences by May 1, 2016. Work with researchers and learn leadership.
- Grades 9-12: Data Analytics camp SDSU on July 9-14, 2017. This camp focusses on skills in statistics, data analysis and visualization, and computer programming. Food and lodging will be provided. http://www.cvent.com/events/summer-scholars-program-2017/custom-18-a9de83dbf9b847bb966b69190dab1bd5.aspx
- Grade 11: Calvin Coolidge Scholars. Coolidgescholars.org Feb. 22, 2017. Full ride for 4 years. Main criterion academic merit.
- Grades 9-11: SDSU Science and Engineering Camps http://www.sdstate.edu/jerome-j-lohr-engineering/stem-youth-camps-and-activities
MS/HS Bulletin February 21
ICU will meet in Mrs. Honerman’s classroom today.
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
There will be a Pep Rally for the state-bound wrestlers tomorrow at 3:05. We will run the advisory schedule.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
Lifetouch picture day is Wednesday, February 22.
9th grade - please bring your computers to physical science today.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Next week is National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Blue and Gold Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Tuesday
Scavenger Hunt - There will be FFA emblems hidden around the school. If you find one, take it down and give it to Mr. Franken for a prize.
Wednesday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball Team at Regions in Sisseton today. Groton plays at 7:30.
Grade 12: Reminders:
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed. https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
March 1 National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org
March 1 FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)
March 1 Groton Kuehnert Scholarships
March 1 Groton Memorial - Susan Deanne Weismantel, Shawn Weismantel Kramer, Dick Ruden Ag Related Career
March 1 Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial
March 1 DSU, MTI
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed 12/12/16)
March 1 SD Agribusiness Association www.sdaba.org/scholarships.htm (emailed 2/1/17)
March 1 State Farm (emailed 1/16/17) Priority to first received https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
If you have not received your data match results and would like them, please see Mrs. Schwan.
There will be a Pep Rally for the state-bound wrestlers tomorrow at 3:05. We will run the advisory schedule.
At lunch this week you can find out who sent you your lollipop - for $2.00.
Lifetouch picture day is Wednesday, February 22.
9th grade - please bring your computers to physical science today.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Next week is National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Blue and Gold Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Tuesday
Scavenger Hunt - There will be FFA emblems hidden around the school. If you find one, take it down and give it to Mr. Franken for a prize.
Wednesday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball Team at Regions in Sisseton today. Groton plays at 7:30.
Grade 12: Reminders:
- All seniors who qualified for the Regents Scholar should see Mrs. Sternhagen if you did not check your name on the Regents Scholar list on Thursday. The Regents Scholar award goes to students who complete 4 math, 4 science and 2 foreign language with no final grade lower than a C and a B grade point average.
- Be sure and get the FAFSA done by March 1st so you are eligible for loans and grants for tech or college! www.fafsa.gov
- If you are planning on attending a 4-year SD public school, you will need an 18 in English and a 20 in math or a 3 or 4 on the Smarter Balanced ELA and Math in order to be placed into entry level college English and Math. The SD College Ready Curriculum can help if you do not meet these minimum scores – see Mrs. Sternhagen.
- More local scholarships will be handed in on March 1st! Keep working!
- If you still need to hand in local scholarships see Mrs. Sternhagen as soon as possible!
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed. https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
March 1 National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org
March 1 FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)
March 1 Groton Kuehnert Scholarships
March 1 Groton Memorial - Susan Deanne Weismantel, Shawn Weismantel Kramer, Dick Ruden Ag Related Career
March 1 Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial
March 1 DSU, MTI
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed 12/12/16)
March 1 SD Agribusiness Association www.sdaba.org/scholarships.htm (emailed 2/1/17)
March 1 State Farm (emailed 1/16/17) Priority to first received https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
MS/HS Bulletin February 17
9th grade - please bring your computers to physical science today.
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Next week is National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Blue and Gold Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Tuesday
Scavenger Hunt - There will be FFA emblems hidden around the school. If you find one, take it down and give it to Mr. Franken for a prize.
Wednesday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
If you are applying for National Honor Society, don't forget applications are due by Friday,
February 17 @ 3:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Time Change…….Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Tuesday, February 21 at 9:15 a.m. in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
JH band members please sign up to work for Split Pot on Friday. There are a few spots open still. The sign up is on the front music door.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to the Marshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball Teams against Milbank today.
JH Pep Band will be playing at the game today.
Good luck to the Show Choir on Saturday at Aberdeen,
Good luck to the Wrestlers at Sioux Valley on Saturday.
DI Dessert Theatre from 1:00 – 5:00 at the Elementary School on Sunday.
No School Monday in honor of President’s Day.
Grade 12: Reminders from English 12 yesterday:
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
March 1 National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org
March 1 FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)
March 1 Groton Kuehnert Scholarships
March 1 Groton Memorial
Susan Deanne Weismantel
Shawn Weismantel Kramer
Dick Ruden Ag Related Career
March 1 Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial
March 1 DSU, MTI
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed 12/12/16)
March 1 SD Agribusiness Association www.sdaba.org/scholarships.htm (emailed 2/1/17)
March 1 State Farm (emailed 1/16/17) Priority to first received https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized. Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Monday February 27th – Columbia American Legion – 7:00 PM
Monday, March 6th – Bristol Community Center – 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM
Next week is National FFA Week. During this week, we will be having a few activities.
Dress Up Days for FFA Week
Tuesday: Pajama Day
Wednesday: Blue and Gold Day
Thursday: Country Day
Friday: Camo Day
Hat Day will be Tuesday - Friday. You can pay $1 per day to wear a hat. Pay your $1 in the library before school to a FFA member and get a sticker to put on your hat.
Tuesday
Scavenger Hunt - There will be FFA emblems hidden around the school. If you find one, take it down and give it to Mr. Franken for a prize.
Wednesday
Ag Olympics at 3:00 for junior high.
If you are applying for National Honor Society, don't forget applications are due by Friday,
February 17 @ 3:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted.
Applications due March 6 for swimming pool lifeguards, baseball/softball coaches, groundskeepers, ticket takers. Visit City of Groton, 209 N Main or call 397-8422.
Time Change…….Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Tuesday, February 21 at 9:15 a.m. in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
SD National Guard is sponsoring a Dodgeball Tournament on February 22 for ages 15 – 25. For more information check out the posters hanging around the school.
JH band members please sign up to work for Split Pot on Friday. There are a few spots open still. The sign up is on the front music door.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to the Marshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball Teams against Milbank today.
JH Pep Band will be playing at the game today.
Good luck to the Show Choir on Saturday at Aberdeen,
Good luck to the Wrestlers at Sioux Valley on Saturday.
DI Dessert Theatre from 1:00 – 5:00 at the Elementary School on Sunday.
No School Monday in honor of President’s Day.
Grade 12: Reminders from English 12 yesterday:
- All seniors who qualified for the Regents Scholar should see Mrs. Sternhagen if you did not check your name on the Regents Scholar list on Thursday. The Regents Scholar award goes to students who complete 4 math, 4 science and 2 foreign language with no final grade lower than a C and a B grade point average.
- Be sure and get the FAFSA done by March 1st so you are eligible for loans and grants for tech or college! www.fafsa.gov
- If you are planning on attending a 4-year SD public school, you will need an 18 in English and a 20 in math or a 3 or 4 on the Smarter Balanced ELA and Math in order to be placed into entry level college English and Math. The SD College Ready Curriculum can help if you do not meet these minimum scores – see Mrs. Sternhagen.
- More local scholarships will be handed in on March 1st! Keep working!
- If you were absent yesterday or still need to hand in local scholarships see Mrs. Sternhagen as soon as possible!
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
March 1 National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org
March 1 FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)
March 1 Groton Kuehnert Scholarships
March 1 Groton Memorial
Susan Deanne Weismantel
Shawn Weismantel Kramer
Dick Ruden Ag Related Career
March 1 Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial
March 1 DSU, MTI
March 1 Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed 12/12/16)
March 1 SD Agribusiness Association www.sdaba.org/scholarships.htm (emailed 2/1/17)
March 1 State Farm (emailed 1/16/17) Priority to first received https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
Thursday, February 16, 2017
MS/HS Bulletin February 16
JH band members please sign up to work for Split Pot on Friday. There
are a few spots open still. The sign up is on the front music door.
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Time Change…….Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges today at 3:20 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to the Marshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball Teams at Milbank. Dismissal time is 2:45 p.m.
Good luck to the JH Boys’ Basketball Teams against Webster.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Today Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Table Talks on Wednesday.
8th grade students will participate in the 3M Engineering Expo on Tuesday, March 7th in the library conference room. Students will be divided into two groups, one group will go from 8:30-9:30 and the second from 9:30-10:30.
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Time Change…….Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges today at 3:20 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to the Marshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball Teams at Milbank. Dismissal time is 2:45 p.m.
Good luck to the JH Boys’ Basketball Teams against Webster.
Grades 11-12 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Today Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
MS/HS Bulletin February 15
Data Match sales will continue through the week during lunch. Cost is $1.
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grades 11 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. Mrs. Sternhagen will be in the classroom next Tuesday to answer any questions.
Grade 12: Financial Aid Information Night (FAIN) folders were passed out to all the students. The deadline is coming up - please fill out and submit your FAFSA soon using your 2015 tax information. Deadline is March 1
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 16 Groton Common Local - picked up during English 12
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Grades 11 ACT: Registration for the April 8 test is due online by March 3, 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: June, Sept. Oct. and Dec. Mrs. Sternhagen will be in the classroom next Tuesday to answer any questions.
Grade 12: Financial Aid Information Night (FAIN) folders were passed out to all the students. The deadline is coming up - please fill out and submit your FAFSA soon using your 2015 tax information. Deadline is March 1
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 16 Groton Common Local - picked up during English 12
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
MS/HS Bulletin February 14th
Table Talks on Wednesday.
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for 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.
Army and Army Reserves Tuesday, Feb. 14 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room - you can pay and take them
Tuesday- Friday - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day on Friday!
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for 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.
Army and Army Reserves Tuesday, Feb. 14 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
MS/HS Bulletin February 13
Student Council--meet in my office TODAY at 12:40 to sort/organize Data Match.
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day!
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball Teams against Roncalli today. Seventh graders will be dismissed at 2:40 p.m.
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Army and Army Reserves Tuesday, Feb. 14 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Seniors--there will be a mandatory meeting regarding senior privileges on Thursday, February 16th at 9:15 in the library conference room. Please make arrangements so that you are at the meeting. If you will be absent, you must meet with me before. Remember, early privileges are set to begin on February 24th. If you have any unexcused absences or time spent in ISS you will not receive privileges on the 24th. In addition, you must have paid for your senior shirts and have all of your senior pictures submitted before you will have privileges. If you have questions about any of this, let me know. Thanks! Dr. Schwan
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day!
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - FCCLAers - wear an FCCLA shirt
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball Teams against Roncalli today. Seventh graders will be dismissed at 2:40 p.m.
Grades 11-12: The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students. Please make arrangements with your teachers.
Army and Army Reserves Tuesday, Feb. 14 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Lake Area Tech Wednesday, April 12 11:30 -12:10
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace, Richard Duerre Memorial, Roger Hendrickson Memorial, Brian Sundstrom Memorial
Alumni Scholarships – Irvin and Janice Fliehs Family, Darlene Raap Memorial, Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund, Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
Groton Area School Employee Teaching
Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
MS/HS Bulletin February 9th
There will not be ICU after school today.
Congrats to the music students for a SUPERIOR job at the Region IV Music Contest yesterday in Aberdeen!
Vocal Solos that received a superior:
Tylan Glover, Macy Knecht, AnneMarie Smith, Jenifer Fjelstad, and Aleaya Worlie
Instrument Solos that received a superior:
Emma Donley (Bass Clarinet), Kylie Kassube (Clarinet), AnneMarie Smith (Piano), Emily Thompson (Piano, Marimba, and Timpani), Dillon Freeman (Tuba), Erin Smith (Piano)
Vocal Ensembles that received a superior (ALL J)
“Johnny Said No”- Soprano/Alto Ensemble
“Fillimiooriay”- Tenor/Bass Ensemble
“Let Me Ride”- Mixed Vocal Group
“Now Let Me Fly”- Mixed Vocal Chamber Group
Instrument Ensembles that received a superior:
Percussion Ensemble (Emily, Tylan, Jennie, Indigo, Ashley, Johnny)
Flute Trio (Keri, Jeni, Kayla)
Unlike Woodwind Duet (Kayla, Katlyn)
The remainder of the soloists/groups received high Excellent ratings! Excellent job!!
Complete results can be found later today on:
www.grotonareaband.weebly.com
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day!
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - wear FCCLA colors - red, black and white!
Congratulations to the Groton MathCounts team for earning the third place trophy and plaque at Wednesday's Northeastern South Dakota Chapter MathCounts Competition at NSU! Team members were Trey Gengerke, Tanae Lipp, Samantha Pappas, and Isaac Smith. Congratulations to Isaac for also placing ninth in the countdown round! Great season, mathletes!
Remind your parents that Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 1:30 – 8:30 p.m. School will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. You will get 10 bonus points if your parents have a conference with all your teachers. If you have an A or A- in a class they will not need to visit with those teachers.
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Seniors--Early senior privileges are scheduled to begin on February 24th. You will not receive early privileges on February 24th if you have had any unexcused absences this school year, suspensions for behavior, or more than one grade of a "D" at the time of early granting. Please read the handbook regarding the criteria for early senior privileges as well as the requirements for maintaining privileges throughout the remainder of the year, most specifically the GPA and grade requirements. Seniors will not receive privileges until all senior pictures have been remitted. You will receive an e-mail from me on February 21st if you are not eligible for early senior privileges. Please see me with any questions, Dr. Schwan.
Good luck to the Girls Basketball Teams on Friday against Redfield/Doland.
Wrestling Parents Night will follow the Groton vs Redfield/Doland JV basketball game on Friday.
Good luck to the wrestlers at Howard on Saturday.
Good luck to the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams at Mobridge on Saturday.
Open Gym Sunday from 2:30 – 6:30
Grades 10-11: You and your parents are invited to a presentation on Getting Ready for your Future on Feb 9th from 6-7 pm in the computer lab. Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes Financial will be here to teach you and your parents about scholarships and financial aid.
Grade 12: FAFSA Lab – On Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm during Parent Teacher Conferences, Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes will be available in the computer lab to work with parents on filling out the FAFSA. Student and parent tax information from 2015 is required along with social security numbers, bank account info, and asset information. It would be a good idea to get started with the FAFSA prior to meeting with Jennie and then ask her any questions you may have about finishing the process. You and your student will also need identification numbers (FSAID) in order to complete the FAFSA.
Grades 11-12: Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Aberdeen. 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 (7:45). 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 School Counseling Office if you need an extra copy.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
Congrats to the music students for a SUPERIOR job at the Region IV Music Contest yesterday in Aberdeen!
Vocal Solos that received a superior:
Tylan Glover, Macy Knecht, AnneMarie Smith, Jenifer Fjelstad, and Aleaya Worlie
Instrument Solos that received a superior:
Emma Donley (Bass Clarinet), Kylie Kassube (Clarinet), AnneMarie Smith (Piano), Emily Thompson (Piano, Marimba, and Timpani), Dillon Freeman (Tuba), Erin Smith (Piano)
Vocal Ensembles that received a superior (ALL J)
“Johnny Said No”- Soprano/Alto Ensemble
“Fillimiooriay”- Tenor/Bass Ensemble
“Let Me Ride”- Mixed Vocal Group
“Now Let Me Fly”- Mixed Vocal Chamber Group
Instrument Ensembles that received a superior:
Percussion Ensemble (Emily, Tylan, Jennie, Indigo, Ashley, Johnny)
Flute Trio (Keri, Jeni, Kayla)
Unlike Woodwind Duet (Kayla, Katlyn)
The remainder of the soloists/groups received high Excellent ratings! Excellent job!!
Complete results can be found later today on:
www.grotonareaband.weebly.com
National FCCLA Week is Feb. 13-17, our local chapter will be celebrating by holding several events this week.
Mon-Fri - Lollipop Sales after school in the FACS room
Mon-Fri - Pennies for Patients Challenge - jars located in the office
Tuesday, February 14 - Lollipop Sales at lunch - send them to a friend with delivery at the end of the day!
Tuesday, February 14 - Miss Sweetheart Day
Wednesday, February 15 - Mr. Sweetheart Day
Friday - wear FCCLA colors - red, black and white!
Congratulations to the Groton MathCounts team for earning the third place trophy and plaque at Wednesday's Northeastern South Dakota Chapter MathCounts Competition at NSU! Team members were Trey Gengerke, Tanae Lipp, Samantha Pappas, and Isaac Smith. Congratulations to Isaac for also placing ninth in the countdown round! Great season, mathletes!
Remind your parents that Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 1:30 – 8:30 p.m. School will dismiss at 1:15 p.m. You will get 10 bonus points if your parents have a conference with all your teachers. If you have an A or A- in a class they will not need to visit with those teachers.
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Seniors--Early senior privileges are scheduled to begin on February 24th. You will not receive early privileges on February 24th if you have had any unexcused absences this school year, suspensions for behavior, or more than one grade of a "D" at the time of early granting. Please read the handbook regarding the criteria for early senior privileges as well as the requirements for maintaining privileges throughout the remainder of the year, most specifically the GPA and grade requirements. Seniors will not receive privileges until all senior pictures have been remitted. You will receive an e-mail from me on February 21st if you are not eligible for early senior privileges. Please see me with any questions, Dr. Schwan.
Good luck to the Girls Basketball Teams on Friday against Redfield/Doland.
Wrestling Parents Night will follow the Groton vs Redfield/Doland JV basketball game on Friday.
Good luck to the wrestlers at Howard on Saturday.
Good luck to the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams at Mobridge on Saturday.
Open Gym Sunday from 2:30 – 6:30
Grades 10-11: You and your parents are invited to a presentation on Getting Ready for your Future on Feb 9th from 6-7 pm in the computer lab. Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes Financial will be here to teach you and your parents about scholarships and financial aid.
Grade 12: FAFSA Lab – On Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm during Parent Teacher Conferences, Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes will be available in the computer lab to work with parents on filling out the FAFSA. Student and parent tax information from 2015 is required along with social security numbers, bank account info, and asset information. It would be a good idea to get started with the FAFSA prior to meeting with Jennie and then ask her any questions you may have about finishing the process. You and your student will also need identification numbers (FSAID) in order to complete the FAFSA.
Grades 11-12: Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Aberdeen. 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 (7:45). 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 School Counseling Office if you need an extra copy.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
MS/HS Bulletin February 8th
Remind your parents that Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow from
1:30 – 8:30 p.m. You will get 10 bonus points if your parents have a
conference will all your teachers. If you have an A or A- in a class
they will not need to visit with those teachers.
There will be Table Talks on Wednesday.
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Seniors--Early senior privileges are scheduled to begin on February 24th. You will not receive early privileges on February 24th if you have had any unexcused absences this school year, suspensions for behavior, or more than one grade of a "D" at the time of early granting. Please read the handbook regarding the criteria for early senior privileges as well as the requirements for maintaining privileges throughout the remainder of the year, most specifically the GPA and grade requirements. Seniors will not receive privileges until all senior pictures have been remitted. You will receive an e-mail from me on February 21st if you are not eligible for early senior privileges. Please see me with any questions, Dr. Schwan.
Grades 10-11: You and your parents are invited to a presentation on Getting Ready for your Future on Feb 9th from 6-7 pm in the computer lab. Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes Financial will be here to teach you and your parents about scholarships and financial aid.
Grade 12: FAFSA Lab – On Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm during Parent Teacher Conferences, Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes will be available in the computer lab to work with parents on filling out the FAFSA. Student and parent tax information from 2015 is required along with social security numbers, bank account info, and asset information. It would be a good idea to get started with the FAFSA prior to meeting with Jennie and then ask her any questions you may have about finishing the process. You and your student will also need identification numbers (FSAID) in order to complete the FAFSA.
Grades 11-12: Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Aberdeen. 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 (7:45). 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 School Counseling Office if you need an extra copy.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
There will be Table Talks on Wednesday.
Saturday, February 18 is the 6th Annual – Lee Schlagel Memorial Basketball Tournament at the Clark High School. Groton boys’ will be one of the teams playing. There will be a lunch starting at 11:00 and a silent auction and raffle items.
Quarve Quackers 6th Annual Relay for Life Pie Auction on Saturday, February 18 at Todd’s Tavern in Amherst. Supper at 5:00 p.m. Pie auction at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds to to tMarshall County Relay for Life.
Summer registration for dual credit is now open. Applications are on the counter in the office. Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
Seniors--Early senior privileges are scheduled to begin on February 24th. You will not receive early privileges on February 24th if you have had any unexcused absences this school year, suspensions for behavior, or more than one grade of a "D" at the time of early granting. Please read the handbook regarding the criteria for early senior privileges as well as the requirements for maintaining privileges throughout the remainder of the year, most specifically the GPA and grade requirements. Seniors will not receive privileges until all senior pictures have been remitted. You will receive an e-mail from me on February 21st if you are not eligible for early senior privileges. Please see me with any questions, Dr. Schwan.
Grades 10-11: You and your parents are invited to a presentation on Getting Ready for your Future on Feb 9th from 6-7 pm in the computer lab. Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes Financial will be here to teach you and your parents about scholarships and financial aid.
Grade 12: FAFSA Lab – On Thursday, February 9th at 7 pm during Parent Teacher Conferences, Jennie Thompson from Great Lakes will be available in the computer lab to work with parents on filling out the FAFSA. Student and parent tax information from 2015 is required along with social security numbers, bank account info, and asset information. It would be a good idea to get started with the FAFSA prior to meeting with Jennie and then ask her any questions you may have about finishing the process. You and your student will also need identification numbers (FSAID) in order to complete the FAFSA.
Grades 11-12: Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Aberdeen. 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 (7:45). 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 School Counseling Office if you need an extra copy.
Grade 12: Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1 Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
Feb. American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel
Feb. 13 Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15 Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15 Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
Business Scholarship http://www.sdaeop.com
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 15 Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
Feb. 15 Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 15 Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 15 Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15 SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15 Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15 Destination Imagination SD Creativity (current DI) www.sd-di.org
Feb. 17 Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
(emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24 POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16) http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25 Northern (accepted by March 1)
Feb. 26 Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26 Ardel Bjustad Native American
https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28 Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)
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