Groton Area School District

🏆Congratulations to our Groton Area Volleyball Team on becoming 2025 Co-NEC Conference Champions alongside Clark/Willow Lake and Hamlin! Each team finished 9-1 in the conference.🔥🏐 This group has shown incredible determination, sportsmanship, and unity — both on and off the court.🐯💛Congratulations to our Tiger players and coaches on an amazing achievement! 🌟

🌟 Groton Area HOSA Week • November 3–9, 2025 🌟

Next week we’re celebrating HOSA Week — a time dedicated to recognizing future health professionals and the impact of health science education! HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a global student organization that empowers future health leaders through service, learning, and leadership.

Our Groton Area HOSA chapter has an exciting week planned:
👕 Dress-Up Days all week to show school spirit and health awareness.
📜 Proclamation by Mayor Scott Hanlon officially recognizing HOSA Week in Groton.
🧘‍♀️ Free Community Yoga Session – open to all on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 PM in the old gym. Bring your own mat or towel; a limited number will be available. Freewill donations will go toward supporting families in need this holiday season.
🪥 Activities with Elementary and Middle School Students focused on health and hygiene to promote healthy habits and self-care.
❤️ Saturday Service Project – members will volunteer at the Salvation Army to wrap up a week of giving back.

We’re proud of our HOSA members for making a difference in our school and community. 💙

#GrotonAreaHOSA #HOSAWeek2025 #FutureHealthLeaders

Attention all 6th-12th graders: - On Tuesday, November 4 at 7 PM you are invited to come and learn more about GHS Wrestling! See the following form for more details!🤼🐯🤼‍♀️

✨Congratulations to GHS Volleyball Player, Chesney Weber, for reaching 1,000 career set assists during last night’s match against Milbank!🏐 As just a sophomore, her hustle, heart, and hands shine every time she steps on the court! Keep setting the standard high, Chesney — we’re proud of you!🐯 ✨

The Groton Area HOSA officers teamed up with residents at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol today to make ice cream in a bag! Lots of good conversation and laughs!

Come out and support your Groton Area Tigers Volleyball Team as we celebrate our four amazing seniors in their last regular season home game!🖤🏐💛 📅 Tonight, Tuesday, October 28th 📍 Groton Area Arena 🆚 Milbank 📋 Schedule: – C Game: 5:00 PM – JV Game: 6:00 PM – Varsity to Follow Jaedyn, Jerica, Rylee, and Talli - your hard work, leadership, and love for the game have left a lasting impact on your teammates and our community. Tonight we celebrate not just your accomplishments, but the example you have set for future Tigers. Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made us all proud! 🐯🏐 Let’s pack the gym in black and gold and show our seniors how proud we are of everything they’ve accomplished on and off the court! 🖤✨

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 27th: - Volleyball vs. Faulkton (JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Tuesday, the 28th: - Volleyball vs. Milbank (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!

Congratulations to all four of our State Cross Country participants on a great race today!👟🏃‍♂️ - Sophomore, Ryelle Gilbert, placed 22nd with a time of 19:55.37. (Top 25 receive a medal🏅) Nice work, Ryelle! - Senior, Jayden Schwan, finished 34th with a time of 17:33.08. - Junior, Kella Tracy, finished 54th with a time of 20:56.35. - Freshman, Riley Shellenberger, finished 100th with a personal best time of 19:20.09. 🌟What a season! Our cross country athletes ran with pride, passion, and perseverance all season long. Thank you for representing our school and community with excellence! You made us proud every step of the way!💛🐯🖤 Go, Tigers!

☀️Rise and Shine, Tiger Nation! It is STATE Cross Country Race Day!!🌟 We are so proud of our athletes for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances all season long. Jayden, Kella, Ryelle, and Riley are ready to compete at the State Cross Country Meet in Huron! The races begin at Noon at Broadland Creek Golf Course. - Jayden and Riley begin their race at 12pm. - Kella and Ryelle race off at 1:30pm. Run with pride, run with purpose, and leave it all on the course today! Remember: you've already done the hard part - the training. Now go enjoy the run!🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Tiger Fans - If you are headed to Huron to cheer on the Tigers, find more information about the State Meet including a course map, and parking information here: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/ If you are cheering from home, join us in wishing our state qualifiers the best of luck as they represent Groton Area on the biggest stage! 🏆 GOOD LUCK, TIGERS!!💛🐯🖤

🏆Congratulations to six Groton Area Soccer Players for earning SDHSSCA All-State Honors. What an incredible honor to be recognized by Class A coaches and receive one of the highest honors in the state!🌟 - Sophomore, Karson Zak - First-Team - Senior, Gage Sippel - First-Team - Senior, Jerica Locke - First-Team - Senior, Mia Crank - First-Team - Senior, Jaedyn Penning - First-Team - Junior, McKenna Tietz - Honorable Mention Congratulations, Tigers!!🐯🖤

Members of Groton Area HOSA attended the HOSA Fall Launch at Lake Area Tech today! 🚐💨 It was a day full of leadership development, networking and career exploration. Students connected with other HOSA members from across northeast South Dakota and gained valuable insights into the wide range of opportunities available in the healthcare field. 💪💉🧬 #GrotonAreaHOSA

🏈It’s time, Tiger Nation — playoff season is here! Come support your Groton Area Tigers as they take the field in the first round of the SDHSAA Playoffs! 🗓 Thursday, October 23rd 🕖 7:00 PM Kickoff 📍 Clark, SD 🆚 Clark/Willow Lake Let’s fill the stands in gold and black and bring that Tiger Pride on the road! 🐯 Leave it all on the field, Tigers! Play Hard, Have Fun, and Good Luck! 🖤💛 Let’s go, Tigers!!

Congratulations to Groton Area Senior, Jerica Locke, on recording her 1,000th dig last night during their volleyball match at home against Northwestern. Jerica’s heart, hustle, and leadership have been an anchor for us on defense. We are so proud of you, #11 - what an impressive accomplishment!🌟🏐🖤

🏈For those who ordered football playoff shirts: The football playoff shirts will be delivered to the elementary and high school in the morning and can be picked up or they will be sent home with students!🐯🏈

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as Groton Area Middle/High School's October Students of the Month!

Back Left: Kira Clocksene ( 11th), T.C. Schuster (10th), Arthur Eichler (6th), Carly Gilbert (12th),
Front Left: Libby Johnson (7th), Hudson Eichler (8th), Wesley Borg ( 9th)

Congratulations to Head Coach Chelsea Hanson on reaching her 200th career win in her 12th year at the helm!🐯 Your leadership, passion, and dedication towards GHS Volleyball continues to inspire the team and community. Here’s to many more victories ahead, Coach! 💛🖤

The Introduction to Sports Medicine class spent the day learning about all things sports science today! NSU faculty and staff gave them an in-depth look at what they do, what careers are out there and let them get hands-on practice with equipment used in the field! They also got a closer look at NSU facilities and learned about what it takes to create a gameday experience.

Tonight's Volleyball Games in Langford will be available to watch on the following livestreams. JH begins at 4pm & 5pm, JV and Varsity to follow.

GDILIVE.com with Paper Paul
- Varsity: https://397news.com/gdilive.html

Langford Area Live Ticket on YouTube
- JH, JV, and Varsity: https://www.youtube.com/@LangfordAreaLionsLive-ui3hb

Good Luck, Lady Tigers!

FCCLA’s annual blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29 from 9-12:15pm in the arena lobby. Click on the link below to sign up or contact Lindsey Tietz to sign up - Lindsey.Tietz@k12.sd.us