Groton Area School District

📣 Calling all current 8th - 11th graders who are interested in joining Football Cheer, Basketball Cheer, or BOTH for the 2026–2027 season!

Tryouts: May 22nd, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Groton High School Arena

This is a great opportunity to build friendships, show school spirit, and be part of something exciting as we continue to grow our program! Bring your energy, positivity, and school pride — we can’t wait to see you there!💛🖤

about 2 hours ago, Alexa Sperry

🥎 Fan Appreciation Night at the Softball Games is this Thursday, May 7th, as we take on the Falcons from Florence/Henry in a Varsity Doubleheader starting at 4:00 PM.🐯

• FREE raffle entry for Tiger fans only
• Jersey Raffle + Game Ball Raffle for Tiger fans 12 & under
• Adult Raffle Drawing (shown in picture)
• Special Presentation will take place after the second game
• Raffle drawings will follow the presentation (must be present to win!)
• Stick around to Run the Bases with our Lady Tigers at the end of the night!

This night is our way of saying thank you for all the support throughout the season! Bring your energy, wear your gold, and help us make it a great night at the ballpark! 💛🖤

about 3 hours ago, Alexa Sperry

📣 Attention Current 6th–11th Grade Girls & Parents! ⚽ There will be a High School Girls Soccer Meeting for both players and parents: 📅 Monday, May 11th ⏰ 6:15 PM 📍 HS Arena Lobby This meeting is for any returning players and incoming 7th–12th graders (2026–2027 school year) interested in playing soccer this fall. 🗓 First Day of Practice: Monday, August 3rd If you have any questions, feel free to reach out: 📧 Matt.Baumgartner@k12.sd.us 📱 605-380-6880 Come learn more, meet the coach, and get ready for a great season! ⚽💛

1 day ago, Groton Area School District

🐯3rd - 7th grade Tiger Athletes 🐯
Summer will be here before we know it! It is not too late to get registered for the Basketball Skills Camp here in Groton this summer! See the flyer for details.🏀

1 day ago, Alexa Sperry

On Friday, May 8th, our HS Track Team will head to Aberdeen for the Al Sahli Track and Field Meet. Field Events begin at 2pm, Track Events begin at 4pm.
Good Luck, Tigers! 🏃‍♀️🐯🏃‍♂️

1 day ago, Alexa Sperry

This Week in Tiger Nation:

Sunday, May 3rd:
- School Play: Annie The Musical (4pm - GHS Gym)

Monday, the 4th:
- Softball vs. Clark/Willow Lake (Varsity @ 3pm, JV to follow - Senior Recognition Night - Rescheduled from 4/27)
- MS Track @ Sisseton (Field Events @ 3:30pm, Track Events @ 4:30pm - Rescheduled from 4/17)
- FFA Banquet (6pm - Old Gym)

Tuesday, the 5th:
- Track @ Milbank Valley Queen Cheese Invitational (Field Events @ 1:45pm, Track Events @ 2:45pm)

Thursday, the 7th:
- Softball vs. Florence/Henry (Varsity DH @ 4pm - Fan Appreciation Night)
- Girls Golf @ Roncalli Invite (Lee Park - 10am)
- MS Track @ Hamlin (Field Events @ 3pm, Track Events @ 4pm)

Friday, the 8th:
- HS Track @ Aberdeen Central Al Sahli Invite (Field Events @ 2pm, Track Events @ 4pm)

Have a great week, Tiger Nation! 🖤🐯💛

2 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Our Groton Area Track Squad had a great few days at the Howard Wood Relays, bringing home some PRs and season bests! 🔥 Just last week, GHS Junior, McKenna Tietz broke her own school record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 47.25. And this morning… she did it AGAIN—shattering her record by over a second with an amazing 46.18! Wow, McKenna—way to go! We are so proud of you!🐯🖤

3 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Yesterday the middle school track team was in Oakes at their own meet, but they were also tuned in to watching their siblings and upper class-men on the livestream at Howard Wood! We love to see Tigers supporting Tigers!🐯🖤 Groton's 4x200m Relay placed 7th yesterday, and also got their PR, which moved them up to within the top 5 in Class A! Congratulations, ladies! 💛 FYI... Wood Relays are set to start an hour later this morning (10am) due to the freeze warning last night. ⏱️A full schedule of the events is located here (it is a rolling schedule, so times are approximate and likely will change): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVjKIe05A1K2LTV2UzF0hcsWlSxqcTWK/view 📹SDPB will provide a stream of all the track and field events throughout the two days. https://www.youtube.com/@SDPBdotORG/streams https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/howard-wood-dakota-relays Good Luck, Tigers! Run fast and have fun! 👟🐯

3 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Our HS Track Team is headed to Milbank on Tuesday, May 5th for the Valley Queen Cheese Invitational. Field Events begin at 1:45pm, Track Events begin at 2:45pm. Milbank's field event construction is complete, so the picture attached shows you where the events will be taking place. Good Luck, Tigers!! 🐯👟🐾

3 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Change in the Middle School Track Schedule for next week:
On Thursday, May 7th, our Middle Schoolers will now compete in the Hamlin Invitational! Field Events begin at 3pm, Running Events begin at 4pm. Race Hard, Throw Far, Jump your Best, and Have Fun!! 🐾👟🐯

4 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Attention Elementary School Parents, If you have not filled out the yellow OST summer form and are in need of care this summer please make sure you fill those out and turn them into the school by May 8th. We had a bunch turned in already but wanted to make sure that if you still need care for this summer to fill it out and turn it in so we can get them added to our summer list. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out and ask and we can help answer any questions you have. OST Staff!

4 days ago, Jennifer Kunze

🥎Join us Monday, May 4th for Senior Night on the softball diamond! Varsity now begins at 3:00 PM, with JV to follow, as we take on Clark/Willow Lake. Senior recognition will take place between games.💛

Hannah, Jaedyn, Jerica, and Talli — thank you for choosing to lead, to build, and to believe in something brand new. The commitment, resilience, and pride you have poured into this inaugural season of GHS Softball have set the tone for everything to come. You have helped create the standard, the culture, and the future of this program. Thank you ladies! 🖤 Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. 🐅🥎

Photo Credits to J. Simon Photography📸

4 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Our Middle School Track Team is set to go to Sisseton on Monday, May 4th for the track meet that was postponed on April 17th. Field Events begin at 3:30pm, Track Events begin at 4:30pm. Good Luck, Middle Schoolers!!🐯👟🔥

4 days ago, Alexa Sperry

🥎Head to Redfield this Saturday, May 2nd, for a full day of NEC softball action as our Lady Tigers compete in the Northeast Conference Softball Tournament!

📍 Location: Redfield Softball/Baseball Complex: 225 W. 14th Ave.
🎟️ Admission: Adults – $10 | Students – $5 | NEC Passes Accepted

Game Schedule (times approximate – games may move ahead)
Game1️⃣ 10:00 AM - North Field: Deuel (H) vs Groton Area (V)
Game2️⃣ 11:30 AM - North Field: Groton Area (H) vs Milbank (V)
Game3️⃣ To be determined based upon Pool Play Results

Bring a chair, settle in, and enjoy a full day of NEC softball!🥎 Play Hard and Have Fun, Lady Tigers!!🐯

5 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Our GHS Girls Golf Team is on the course today for the Redfield Invitational at Fisher Grove! Follow along with our golfers on Golf Genius with GGID: G26RI 🐯🏌️‍♀️ Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!

5 days ago, Groton Area School District

We are excited to announce that Groton Area is sending some of our athletes to the 101st Howard Wood Dakota Relays! The events will take place at the Howard Wood Complex in Sioux Falls on Friday and Saturday, May 1st & 2nd. Friday’s action will begin at 1:00 pm CT, while Saturday will start at 9 am CT. Good Luck, Tigers! Run fast, throw far, and have fun! 👟🐯

⏱️A full schedule of the events is located here (it is a rolling schedule, so times are approximate and likely will change): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVjKIe05A1K2LTV2UzF0hcsWlSxqcTWK/view

📹SDPB will provide a stream of all the track and field events throughout the two days. https://www.youtube.com/@SDPBdotORG/streams
https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/howard-wood-dakota-relays

6 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Huge thank you to our amazing local Dairy Queen for sponsoring the Flamethrower Relay at yesterday’s Rob Luecke Invitational!🍔🔥

This crowd-favorite event featured a 4x100 relay made up of 2 female and 2 male throwers from each participating school, bringing a fun and competitive twist to the meet. We truly appreciate your support in helping create such a unique and exciting experience for our athletes and fans.

Thank you, Dale and Joyce Grenz, for investing in our students and making events like this possible! 💛🖤

6 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Last week third grade celebrated Earth Day by cleanup around our elementary school and community. Thank you so much!

6 days ago, Groton Area School District

Another Track Update:
- Groton Rob Luecke Pole Vault and Javelin, that was scheduled for today in Warner, has now been moved to Wednesday, April 29th in Warner at 1:00pm.

8 days ago, Alexa Sperry

Come see what our Greenhouse students have been working on!

8 days ago, Groton Area School District