Friday, April 28, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 28

The HS Track Meet scheduled for today has been cancelled.

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

FBLA meeting Thursday, May 4th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!

DI is serving Pork Loin meals before the Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday May 2nd and prior to the MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday May 4th.   Pork loins can be pre-ordered and are available for ordering at this time.  Order forms are in the office.

The United Methodist Women are having a Salad Luncheon on May 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at the United Methodist Church. The cost is $8 per plate this includes a dessert. Feel free to fill a to-go plate or eat at the church.

Volleyball information sheets are in the office. 

Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Please turn in all overdue library books.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

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

Talks on Wednesday.

Congratulations to the 6-12 Students of the Month:  Grades 9-12 will go to the Dairy Queen on Wednesday, May 3 at 2:30 and Grades 6-8 will go to the Dairy Queen on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:30.
 
Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2017 who earned the Principal's Honor Roll Award at Groton Area High School.   To be eligible for this award, the seniors had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area High School every quarter for four years. They are:  Paityn Bonn, Nathan Fjelstad, Patrick Gengerke, Kate Helmer, Landon Marzahn, Keri Pappas, and Erin Smith.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Thursday, May 11 in the arena lobby. 
 
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions. 

Thursday, April 27, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 27

FCCLA Style Show tonight in the gym at 7:00 p.m.

The JH Track Meet scheduled for today has been cancelled.

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

FBLA meeting Thursday, May 4th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!

DI is serving Pork Loin meals before the Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday May 2nd and prior to the MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday May 4th.   Pork loins can be pre-ordered and are available for ordering at this time.  Order forms are in the office.

The United Methodist Women are having a Salad Luncheon on May 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at the United Methodist Church. The cost is $8 per plate this includes a dessert. Feel free to fill a to-go plate or eat at the church.

Volleyball information sheets are in the office. 

Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Please turn in all overdue library books.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

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

Talks on Wednesday.

Teachers – Please return Students of the Month and American Legion Citizenship forms to Mrs. Sternhagen by Friday.  Thank you!

Congratulations to the 6-12 Students of the Month:  Grades 9-12 will go to the Dairy Queen on Wednesday, May 3 at 2:30 and Grades 6-8 will go to the Dairy Queen on Tuesday, May 16 at 2:30.

Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2017 who earned the Principal's Honor Roll Award at Groton Area High School.   To be eligible for this award, the seniors had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area High School every quarter for four years. They are:  Paityn Bonn, Nathan Fjelstad, Patrick Gengerke, Kate Helmer, Landon Marzahn, Keri Pappas, and Erin Smith.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Thursday, May 11 in the arena lobby. 
 
Congratulations to the 8th graders who earned the Principal's Middle School Honor Roll Award.  To be eligible for this award, the eighth graders had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area Middle School every quarter for two years.  They are:  Paxton Bonn, Kaden Carda, Tiara DeHoet, Tessa Erdmann, Alyssa Fordham, Braden Freeman, Jasmine Gengerke, Trey Gengerke, Brooklyn Gilbert, Alexis Hanten, Alexa Herr, Chandler Larson, Tanae Lipp, Dragr Monson, Hailey Monson, Alex Morris, Sage Mortenson, Samantha Pappas, Steven Paulson, Kale Pharis, Lucas Simon, Isaac Smith, Erin Unzen, Grace Wambach, Grace Wiedrick.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Tuesday, May 16 in the arena lobby.

Congratulations to the 6th graders who earned the Principal’s 6th Grade Honor Roll Award.  To be eligible for this award, the 6th graders had to be on the honor roll at Groton Area every quarter for one year.  They are:  Kaleb Antonsen, Jackson Bahr, Carter Barse, Cole Bisbee, Ethan Clark, Jackson Dinger, Kamryn Fliehs, Shallyn Foertsch, Brooke Gengerke, Caleb Hanten, Aspen Johnson, Cade Larson, Tate Larson, Jacob Lewandowski, Andrew Marzahn, Cole Simon, Cadance Tullis, Ava Tunheim, Elliana Weismantel.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Tuesday, May 16 in the arena lobby
 
The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb,
Grade 11:  Hannah Lewandowski, Alex Stange,  Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Mark Leonhardt
Grade 11:  Mary Nelson
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:  Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

March Students of the Month  Grade 6 – Jackson Bahr, Grade 7 – Trista Keith, Grade 8 – Tanae Lipp, Grade 9 – Kya Jandel, Grade 10 – Cassandra Townsend, Grade 11 – Hattie Weismantel, Grade 12 – Kate Helmer  Photos will be taken on Friday at 8:30

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

MS/HS Bulletin April 26

FBLA meeting Thursday, May 4th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!

DI is serving Pork Loin meals before the Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday May 2nd and prior to the MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday May 4th.   Pork loins can be pre-ordered and are available for ordering at this time.  Order forms are in the office.

The United Methodist Women are having a Salad Luncheon on May 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at the United Methodist Church. The cost is $8 per plate this includes a dessert. Feel free to fill a to-go plate or eat at the church.

Volleyball information sheets are in the office. 

Wednesday, April 26, Varsity Track memory mate pictures will be taken at 3:30.  Girls’ golf pictures will be taken right after the track pictures.  Order forms are in the office.

Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Please turn in all overdue library books.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

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

Talks on Wednesday.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb, Katie Koehler, 
Grade 11:  Erika Herr, Hannah Lewandowski, Alex Stange, Luke Thorson, Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Nick Menzia, Mark Leonhardt
Grade 11:  Mary Nelson
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Kaleb Antonsen, Grade 7 – Madeline Fliehs, Grade 8 – Grace Wambach, Grade 9 – Madeline Schuelke, Grade 10 – Emily Thompson, Grade 11 – Madison Sippel, Grade 12 – Macy Knecht   Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Jackson Bahr, Grade 7 – Trista Keith, Grade 8 – Tanae Lipp, Grade 9 – Kya Jandel, Grade 10 – Cassandra Townsend, Grade 11 – Hattie Weismantel, Grade 12 – Kate Helmer  Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

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

MS/HS Bulletin April 25

Congratulations to the math students who participated in last week's Northern State University Math Contest for earning second place as a school in the AA/A division!

DI is serving Pork Loin meals before the Elementary Spring Concert on Tuesday May 2nd and prior to the MS/HS Spring Concert on Thursday May 4th.   Pork loins can be pre-ordered and are available for ordering at this time.  Order forms are in the office.

The United Methodist Women are having a Salad Luncheon on May 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at the United Methodist Church. The cost is $8 per plate this includes a dessert. Feel free to fill a to-go plate or eat at the church.

Congratulations to Tage Taylor, she received the Student's Choice Award at the All Dakota High School Art Exhibition on Friday for her oil pastel drawing.

Volleyball information sheets are in the office. 

Wednesday, April 26, Varsity Track memory mate pictures will be taken at 3:30.  Girls’ golf pictures will be taken right after the track pictures.  Order forms are in the office.

Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Please turn in all overdue library books.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

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

Talks on Wednesday.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb, Katie Koehler, 
Grade 11:  Erika Herr, Hannah Lewandowski, Alex Stange, Luke Thorson, Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson,
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Nick Menzia, Mark Leonhardt
Grade 11:  Mary Nelson
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Kaleb Antonsen, Grade 7 – Madeline Fliehs, Grade 8 – Grace Wambach, Grade 9 – Madeline Schuelke, Grade 10 – Emily Thompson, Grade 11 – Madison Sippel, Grade 12 – Macy Knecht   Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Jackson Bahr, Grade 7 – Trista Keith, Grade 8 – Tanae Lipp, Grade 9 – Kya Jandel, Grade 10 – Cassandra Townsend, Grade 11 – Hattie Weismantel, Grade 12 – Kate Helmer  Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

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

MS/HS Bulletin April 24

The United Methodist Women are having a Salad Luncheon on May 3rd from 11:00 - 1:00 at the United Methodist Church. The cost is $8 per plate this includes a dessert. Feel free to fill a to-go plate or eat at the church.

Congratulations to Tage Taylor, she received the Student's Choice Award at the All Dakota High School Art Exhibition on Friday for her oil pastel drawing.

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

Anyone interested in Robotics for next year please come to practice on Monday, April 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Robotics room. 

Volleyball information sheets are in the office. 

Wednesday, April 26, Varsity Track memory mate pictures will be taken at 3:30.  Girls’ golf pictures will be taken right after the track pictures.  Order forms are in the office.

Last chance to order your High School yearbook.  Cost is $55.00.  Please see Mrs. Morehouse to order or go to the Grotonarea.com and use the ordering icon to order your book on line.

Lunch line order will change on Monday, April 24 – 1st Lunch  6, 8, 7  --  2nd Lunch  12, 11, 10, 9

Please turn in all overdue library books.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

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

Talks on Wednesday.

Good luck to the MS Track team today at Central High School.  Dismissal time is 2:30 p.m.

The following must return ACT books to Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Megan Malsam, Turner Webb, Katie Koehler, 
Grade 11:  Jasmine Schinkel, Erika Herr, Hannah Lewandowski, Alex Stange, Luke Thorson, Harleigh Stange, Brenna Johnson, Jessica Bierke
 
Please see Mrs. Sternhagen
Grade 12:  Reed Sattler, Nick Menzia, Mark Leonhardt
Grade 11:  Mary Nelson
Grade 10:  Jillian Barton, Hunter Maag,
Grade 9:Joe Gleason, Colby Merkel, Lee Williams

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Kaleb Antonsen, Grade 7 – Madeline Fliehs, Grade 8 – Grace Wambach, Grade 9 – Madeline Schuelke, Grade 10 – Emily Thompson, Grade 11 – Madison Sippel, Grade 12 – Macy Knecht   Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

Congratulations to the March Students of the Month
Grade 6 – Jackson Bahr, Grade 7 – Trista Keith, Grade 8 – Tanae Lipp, Grade 9 – Kya Jandel, Grade 10 – Cassandra Townsend, Grade 11 – Hattie Weismantel, Grade 12 – Kate Helmer  Photos will be taken on Wednesday at 3:15

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

Thursday, April 20, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 20

Congratulations to the following students for earning awards at Wednesday's Northern State University Mathematics Contest!
AnneMarie Smith - second place trophy, Algebra II
Samantha Pappas - honorable mention certificate, Algebra I
Alexis Simon - honorable mention certificate, Algebra II
Jenifer Fjelstad - honorable mention certificate, Senior Math

Please turn in all overdue library books.

All girls grade 8 – 11 who want to play basketball next year plan to attend a short meeting in Mr. Wanner’s classroom Thursday after school.  If you can’t make it see Mr. Wanner.

Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.

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

Students that stayed through Prom and Post-Prom see Dr. Schwan to get your money back. 

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

Tickets for the 1st Annual Middle School Talent Show are now available. General Admission is $5.00. Please see any MS Music Student to purchase a ticket. The show will be held on Friday April 21st at 7 pm and will also feature the 6th/JH Bands and JH Show Choir. Come enjoy a night of talent, music, and popcorn!

Talks on Wednesday.

Grades 10-11:  There will be a Dual Credit meeting for those who registered to take courses online next fall (start date in August) on April 20 in the conference room.  First time Dual Credit enrollees will meet at 3:00 and students who previously have taken dual credit will come at 3:20. 
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 13


Students taking Drivers Ed. be sure to pick up your classroom schedules from Mr. Wanner.
 
Football players turn in your team camp forms to Mr. Wanner
 
Students that stayed through Prom and Post-Prom see Dr. Schwan to get your money back. 
 
The April FCCLA meeting will be in the FACS room on Thursday, April 13 during lunch.
 
Anyone that would like Circus tickets please come to the office.
 
Baseball, Softball and T-ball registration information is in the office.
 
Cheerleaders that have not voted please come to the office today.  Voting will end today.
 
Tickets for the 1st Annual Middle School Talent Show are now available. General Admission is $5.00. Please see any MS Music Student to purchase a ticket. The show will be held on Friday April 21st at 7 pm and will also feature the 6th/JH Bands and JH Show Choir. Come enjoy a night of talent, music, and popcorn!
 
Students and Staff – There will be a Blood Drive on April 17 at the Legion Club Room.  You must be 16 or older.  If interested call June Ackman at 397-8369.
 
The FCCLA style show is on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm.  If you are interested in performing as one of the talent acts at the style show, please contact Mrs. Tietz by April 13.
 
Talks on Wednesday.
 
Good luck to the JH Track Team at Sisseton.  Dismissal time is 1:45 p.m. 
 
Grades 10-11:  There will be a Dual Credit meeting for those who registered to take courses online next fall (start date in August) on April 20 in the conference room.  First time Dual Credit enrollees will meet at 3:00 and students who previously have taken dual credit will come at 3:20. 
 
Grades 6-12:  Congratulations to the 6-12 graders who qualified for the 3rd quarter honor roll!  It is posted outside the school counseling office.
 
Grade 12:  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. 
 
Congratulations to the January Students of the Month 
Grade 6 – Jacob Lewandowski, Grade 7 – Allyssa Locke, Grade 8 –Sage Mortenson , Grade 9 – Nicole Marzahn , Grade 10 – Shyla Larson , Grade 11 –Gia Gengerke , Grade 12 – Patrick Gengerke .  Photo will be taken later next week.
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 14           IPSE Ag https://ipseed.org/ipsa-affairs/scholarships (emailed 4/4/17)
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank
 
Have a great Easter break!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 12

Congratulations to the following students for placing at the Spring FBLA Conference:
5th Place Impromptu Speaking: Tylan Glover
4th Place Network Design: Paityn Bonn, Macy Knecht
4th  Place Business Ethics: Jennie Doeden, Portia Kettering, Alexis Simon
2nd Place  Intro to Business: Alexis Simon
4th Place Local Chapter Scrapbook: Portia Kettering
3rd Place Management Information Systems: Alexis Gustafson, Madison Sippel, Whitney Voss
5th Place: Hospitality Management: Kaycie Hawkins, Jennie Doeden, Alexis Simon
3rd Place: Emerging Business Issues: Alexis Simon, Portia Kettering, Taydn Glover
2nd Place: Lip Sync Battle: Tylan Glover


Students that stayed through Prom and Post-Prom see Dr. Schwan to get your money. 

The April FCCLA meeting will be in the FACS room on Thursday, April 13 during lunch.

There will be a Groton Lifeguard meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2017 @5:30 in the library.  If you are unable to attend please contact Mrs. Madsen.

Anyone that would like Circus tickets please come to the office.

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

Cheerleaders that have not voted please come to the office today.  Voting will end on Friday.

Tickets for the 1st Annual Middle School Talent Show are now available. General Admission is $5.00. Please see any MS Music Student to purchase a ticket. The show will be held on Friday April 21st at 7 pm and will also feature the 6th/JH Bands and JH Show Choir. Come enjoy a night of talent, music, and popcorn!

Students and Staff – There will be a Blood Drive on April 17 at the Legion Club Room.  You must be 16 or older.  If interested call June Ackman at 397-8369.

The FCCLA style show is on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm.  If you are interested in performing as one of the talent acts at the style show, please contact Mrs. Tietz by April 13.

Talks on Wednesday.

Grades 10-11:  There will be a Dual Credit meeting for those who registered to take courses online next fall (start date in August) on April 20 in the conference room.  First time Dual Credit enrollees will meet at 3:00 and students who previously have taken dual credit will come at 3:20. 
 
Grades 6-12:  Congratulations to the 6-12 graders who qualified for the 3rd quarter honor roll!  It is posted outside the school counseling office.
 
Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
University of Jamestown        Wednesday, April 12              8:30 – 9:00
Lake Area Tech                       Wednesday, April 12              11:30 -12:10
US Marines                             Wednesday, April 12              2:00 – 2:30
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 10 test is due online by May 5, 2017 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept. Oct. and Dec.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 14           IPSE Ag https://ipseed.org/ipsa-affairs/scholarships (emailed 4/4/17)
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 4

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools

POPS concert tickets are available at the business office or Loris pharmacy for $5 in advance or for $7 at the door.

Good luck to the track team at Ipswich today.  Dismissal time is 10:00 a.m. 

Cheerleaders that have not voted please come to the office today to get that done.

Tickets for the 1st Annual Middle School Talent Show are now available. General Admission is $5.00. Please see any MS Music Student to purchase a ticket. The show will be held on Friday April 21st at 7 pm and will also feature the 6th/JH Bands and JH Show Choir. Come enjoy a night of talent, music, and popcorn!

Students and Staff – There will be a Blood Drive on April 17 at the Legion Club Room.  You must be 16 or older.  If interested call June Ackman at 397-8369.

There will be a football meeting Friday right after school for grades 8-11.  If you can’t attend the meeting see Mr. Wanner next week. 

FBLA meeting Thursday, April 6th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!

Anyone who would like to model their prom dress in the style show, please contact to Mrs. Tietz or Madison Sippel or just come sign up in the FACS room.  The style show is on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm.
If you are interested in performing as one of the talent acts at the style show, please contact Mrs. Tietz by April 13.

Talks on Wednesday.

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:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Groton or 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. 
 
Testing 2017:  Periods 1-3
Schedule by Date SD Science
April 5th                       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

Make-up testing for grades 6- 11 will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoon in the conference room. Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.  The following will test Tuesday afternoon, Baily Reich, KayLynn Overacker,  Ani Davidson,  Brooke Gengerke

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
University of Jamestown        Wednesday, April 12              8:30 – 9:00
Lake Area Tech                       Wednesday, April 12              11:30 -12:10
US Marines                             Wednesday, April 12              2:00 – 2:30

Monday, April 3, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin April 3


Groton Area School Patrons,
 
Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.
 
All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx
 
With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.
 
Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools
 
Students and Staff – There will be a Blood Drive on April 17 at the Legion Club Room.  You must be 16 or older.  If interested call June Ackman at 397-8369.
 
There will be a football meeting Friday right after school for grades 8-11.  If you can’t attend the meeting see Mr. Wanner next week. 
 
FBLA meeting Thursday, April 6th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!
 
Anyone who would like to model their prom dress in the style show, please contact to Mrs. Tietz or Madison Sippel or just come sign up in the FACS room.  The style show is on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm.
If you are interested in performing as one of the talent acts at the style show, please contact Mrs. Tietz by April 13.
 
Seniors--you will not have senior privileges while you are on the ineligibility list.
 
Talks on Wednesday.
 
Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.
 
Testing 2017:  Periods 1-3
Schedule by Date
April 5th                       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
 
Make-up testing for grades 6- 11 will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoon in the conference room. Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.  The following will test Monday afternoon.   Riley Gengerke, Baily Reich, KayLynn Overacker, Trey Johnson, Anthony Sippel, Ani Davidson, Lane Krueger, Brooke Gengerke, Erin Unzen