It was a record-breaking day today at the Middle School Track Meet in Hamlin! The 8th grade team of Kyson Kucker, Keegan Kucker, Liam Lord, and Trey Tietz clocked a time of 3:53.5 in the 4x400m Relay, breaking the 8th Grade School Record of 3:54.74. The record was previously held by Lee Williams, Johnny Doeden, Thomas Cranford, and Austin Jones in 2016. Way to run, boys!!🐯🔥🏃🏼
Our Groton Area Lady Tiger Golf Squad is back on the course today at 10am in Aberdeen at Lee Park for the Roncalli Invitational! The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day for golf!☀️ Follow along on Golf Genius with GGID: G26RHS
Play hard and have fun, girls!🏌️♀️🐯
Attention Groton Area OST Families
We hope you are enjoying the spring season and are looking forward to summer! We are excited to announce that Summer OST will begin on Tuesday, May 26.
As we prepare for the start of our summer program, we kindly ask that all families make sure any current OST bills or tuition balances are paid in full before their child attends Summer OST. Clearing outstanding balances helps us continue providing quality programming and ensures a smooth start for all participants.
If you have questions about your account balance or need assistance with payment arrangements, please contact us as soon as possible.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun and successful summer with your children!
Big thank you to POET of Groton for visiting our 3rd graders about sharing a message about Earth Day and protecting our environment!
The students were so excited to take home their very own Black Hills Spruce Tree to plant.
Softball Schedule Change - 05.12.26
*Due to Milbank having a MS Concert on Tuesday, May 12th - We will now play the JV game first at 4:30pm (an hour time limit). Milbank will then recognize their seniors, and then the Varsity game will follow. Thank you!
*Due to Milbank having a MS Concert on Tuesday, May 12th - We will now play the JV game first at 4:30pm (an hour time limit). Milbank will then recognize their seniors, and then the Varsity game will follow. Thank you!
📣 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!💛🖤
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!💛🖤
🥎 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! 💛🖤
• 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! 💛🖤
📣 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! ⚽💛
🐯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.🏀
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.🏀
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! 🏃♀️🐯🏃♂️
Good Luck, Tigers! 🏃♀️🐯🏃♂️
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! 🖤🐯💛
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!🐯🖤
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! 👟🐯
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!! 🐯👟🐾
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!! 🐾👟🐯
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!! 🐾👟🐯
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!
🥎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📸
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📸
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!!🐯👟🔥
🥎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!!🐯
📍 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!!🐯
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!!