Sunday, the 15th:
- Middle School STATE Wrestling @ Pierre (8am)
Monday, the 16th:
- Boys Basketball @ Florence/Henry (in Florence - C @ 5pm, JV @ 6:15pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH BB @ Florence/Henry (in Florence - 8th grade @ 4pm, 7th grade @ 5pm)
Tuesday, the 17th:
- JH BB @ Redfield (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm)
Thursday, the 19th:
- Girls Region Wrestling @ DeSmet (3:30pm)
- JH BB vs. Warner (7th grade @ 6pm, 8th grade @ 7pm)
Friday, the 20th:
- Doubleheader vs. Britton-Hecla (Boys C/Girls JV @ 4pm, Boys JV @ 5pm, Girls Varsity @ 6pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Saturday, the 21st:
- Boys Region Wrestling @ Webster (9:30am)
Good Luck, Tigers! 🤼🐯🏀
🎉Elementary Families - Mark your calendar for our Reading & Math Family Fun Night!🐯
🗓 Monday, March 2nd, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Groton Area Elementary
Bring the whole family for a sports-themed evening packed with learning, laughter, and LOTS of fun!📖🏀➗
Be on the look out for forms going home with students next week!
HOSA Go for the Green 5K ☘️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join us on March 15th at 1:00 pm for our Go for the Green 5K! Come run, jog, or walk — and don’t forget to wear your green!
Cost:
• $30 for ages 12+
• $10 for ages 6–11
Register by March 8th to guarantee your race t-shirt.
All finishers will receive a medal 🏅
Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume and Best Group Costume, so get creative and Go for the Green ☘️
Sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/SD/Groton/HOSARunforthegreen5K
We can’t wait to see you there!
Please note: Teachers have dinner times scheduled for 5:30-6 and 6-6:30 so some teachers might be unavailable during those times.
We hope to see you there!
Monday, the 9th:
- GBB vs. Great Plains Lutheran (JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow - C game is cancelled)
Tuesday, the 10th:
- MS Wrestling @ Mobridge (5pm)
- BBB @ Leola/Frederick (in Frederick - JV @ 6:30pm, Varsity to follow)
Thursday, the 12th:
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Saturday, the 14th:
- DH vs. Mobridge/Pollock (C Boys @ 12pm, JV Girls @ 1pm, C Girls/JV Boys @ 2pm, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys to follow)
- JH BB vs. Mobridge/Pollock (7th Grade @ 12pm, 8th Grade @ 1pm)
Have a great week, Tigers!🐅
Spring is coming! Get your GT Track and Field apparel on order now through March 16.
Order Here
Go Tigers!
Attention OST Parents.
Just wanted to give you a friendly reminder that next week Thursday February 12th OST will be open from 1-6 with it being early dismissal that day.
We will be CLOSED Friday February 13th due to teacher in-service day and some of us freshening up on our CPR skills.
We will be OPEN on Monday February 16th from 7-6. If you have not signed up for this day and need a spot please contact Mrs. Kunze or let the front office know so we can get you added onto the list. Kids will need a lunch, water bottle, and all outside gear when they come that day.
Have a great warmer than normal weekend.
OST Staff
🤼♂️Wrestling Dual begins at 5pm in the Stage Gym.
- If you are attending for wrestling, please use the north doors on the court house side.
🏀Basketball DH begins at 4pm in the Competition Gym.
- JV Girls at 4pm, JV Boys at 5pm, Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity to follow.
- If you are attending for basketball, please use the south entrance in the parking lot.
Good Luck, Tigers!🐅
Congratulations to Carlee Johnson (First Chair Horn - Clark Band) and Novalea Warrington (9th Chair Flute - Lewis Band) for being selected to the 2026 South Dakota All-State Band!
Selection into All-State Band is by competitive audition which includes a live-judged performance of a student-selected solo, a prepared etude, selected scales, and sight reading.
All-State Band will be held at Rapid City Central High School and the Rushmore Theatre in Rapid City, South Dakota and will include rehearsals on Thursday, March 26, Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 and will conclude with the Grand Concert at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 28.
SDHSAA All-State Band Page
Monday, the 2nd:
- GB vs. Florence/Henry (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH BB @ Milbank (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm - rescheduled from 1/16)
Tuesday, the 3rd:
- BB vs Roncalli (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH BB vs. Roncalli (8th grade @ 4pm, 7th grade @ 5pm)
Thursday, the 5th:
- WR @ Deuel Dual (5pm - rescheduled from 1/23)
- DH @ Deuel (GJV @ 4pm, BJV @ 5pm, GV @ 6pm, BV to follow)
Friday, the 6th:
- Boys WR @ Lyman Quad (5:30pm with Marion/Freeman & New Underwood)
- Girls WR @ Big Dakota (Stanley County - 4pm)
- JH BB vs. Waubay/Summit (7th grade @ 6pm, 8th grade @ 7pm)
Saturday, the 7th:
- Boys WR @ Big Dakota (Stanley County - 10am)
- GB @ DAK XII Clash (5pm - vs. Canton-aux gym)
Happy February, Tiger Nation! 🖤🐯💛
- Our Groton Area Tigers will take on the C-Hawks from Canton at 5:00 PM in the auxiliary gym at Madison High School! 🐅🏀
