This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, August 18th:
- Boys Golf @ Sioux Valley (10am)
Tuesday, August 19th:
- Girls Soccer @ Garretson (6pm)
Friday, August 22nd:
- Girls Soccer vs. Belle Fourche (4pm)
- Boys Soccer vs. Belle Fourche (6pm)
- Football vs. Webster (7pm)
Saturday, August 23rd:
- Girls Soccer vs. STM (11am - at NSU)
- Boys Soccer vs. STM (1pm - at NSU)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Monday, August 18th:
- Boys Golf @ Sioux Valley (10am)
Tuesday, August 19th:
- Girls Soccer @ Garretson (6pm)
Friday, August 22nd:
- Girls Soccer vs. Belle Fourche (4pm)
- Boys Soccer vs. Belle Fourche (6pm)
- Football vs. Webster (7pm)
Saturday, August 23rd:
- Girls Soccer vs. STM (11am - at NSU)
- Boys Soccer vs. STM (1pm - at NSU)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
And so Fall Sporting Events Begin ... This Week in Tiger Sports:
Friday, August 15th:
- Boys Soccer @ Custer (5pm MT/6pm CT)
Saturday, August 16th:
- Girls Soccer @ Sioux Falls Christian (12pm)
- Boys Soccer @ Hot Springs (11am MT/12pm CT)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Friday, August 15th:
- Boys Soccer @ Custer (5pm MT/6pm CT)
Saturday, August 16th:
- Girls Soccer @ Sioux Falls Christian (12pm)
- Boys Soccer @ Hot Springs (11am MT/12pm CT)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Our Groton Tiger Volleyball Season began today! We hope everyone is as excited as these guys! Here is a reminder of the practice schedule until school starts:
C/JV/V JH (7th&8th)
8/15 7-9:30am 8/15 3:30-5:30
8/18 8-10am and 1-3:30p 8/18 3:30-5:30
C/JV/V JH (7th&8th)
8/15 7-9:30am 8/15 3:30-5:30
8/18 8-10am and 1-3:30p 8/18 3:30-5:30
Help us Fuel the Tiger Football Team this Season! 🏈🐯💛
Welcome Back Groton Tigers!
Open houses will take place on Monday, August 18th, from 4-6pm at both the elementary school and the middle school/high school building!
Incoming 6th graders and families, Ms. Edwards will have a quick meeting at 4:30PM in the Old Gym to go over everything you need to know for the upcoming school year!
Open houses will take place on Monday, August 18th, from 4-6pm at both the elementary school and the middle school/high school building!
Incoming 6th graders and families, Ms. Edwards will have a quick meeting at 4:30PM in the Old Gym to go over everything you need to know for the upcoming school year!
The Groton Tiger Football Swag Shoppe is now open! Click the link below to order your GT Football Gear:
https://605swag.com/products/Groton-Football-c172413104
https://605swag.com/products/Groton-Football-c172413104
Middle School and High School students and families, please see the information below regarding schedule release and schedule change day!
🌟August is here and it is time for Fall Sports to begin! Just a reminder - all students MUST have their waivers/forms uploaded to Bound and e-signed on/before their first day of practice, or they will be unable to practice.‼️
Here are the steps to Register your Athlete(s) to Bound:
1. GoBound.com
2. South Dakota
3. Schools
4. Groton Area HOME: https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea
5. Registration --> Activities
6. Login/or Create a Login
7.. Add a Child
8. School/Club
9. South Dakota - Groton Area
10. Type in Child's Last Name (if your child does not show up, "click here" and Create Student box will show up).
11. Continue on with the prompts.
- Upload the documents needed, register for sports your child is participating in, e-sign the consent agreements.
12. Complete!
🌟Sway testing will be completed on the first day of practice for those (incoming 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders) who have not done so yet. See you soon, Tiger Athletes!
Here are the steps to Register your Athlete(s) to Bound:
1. GoBound.com
2. South Dakota
3. Schools
4. Groton Area HOME: https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea
5. Registration --> Activities
6. Login/or Create a Login
7.. Add a Child
8. School/Club
9. South Dakota - Groton Area
10. Type in Child's Last Name (if your child does not show up, "click here" and Create Student box will show up).
11. Continue on with the prompts.
- Upload the documents needed, register for sports your child is participating in, e-sign the consent agreements.
12. Complete!
🌟Sway testing will be completed on the first day of practice for those (incoming 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th graders) who have not done so yet. See you soon, Tiger Athletes!
Groton Area Football Changes:
· Week 1 (8/22): Varsity vs. Webster Area in Groton at 7:00pm
· Week 3 (9/5): Varsity vs. Winner in Groton at 7:00pm (Homecoming)
· Week 8 (10/10): JV FB vs. Sisseton in Langford at 7:00pm
Below is a link for the FB schedule for JH, JV, and Varsity all on one page for your reference:
https://www.gobound.com/reports/h20250731040512688924bd8418e2048
Thank you all for your patience as we worked through this change. Have a great day, Tiger Nation!
The Groton Area School District has the following openings for extra-curricular activities for the 2025-2026 school year:
- Junior High Boys Basketball Coach
- Head Girls Softball Coach
- Assistant Girls Softball Coach
**Positions are set to close on Friday, August 8th**
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form from our website: https://www.grotonarea.com/page/employment-opportunities
Come Join Our Tiger Team!
- Junior High Boys Basketball Coach
- Head Girls Softball Coach
- Assistant Girls Softball Coach
**Positions are set to close on Friday, August 8th**
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form from our website: https://www.grotonarea.com/page/employment-opportunities
Come Join Our Tiger Team!
🌟If you were unable to attend the meeting last night (or need a refresher) here are the steps to Register your Athlete(s) to Bound. 🌟
1. GoBound.com
2. South Dakota
3. Schools
4. Groton Area HOME: https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea
5. Registration --> Activities
6. Login/or Create a Login
7.. Add a Child
8. School/Club
9. South Dakota - Groton Area
10. Type in Child's Last Name (if your child does not show up, "click here" and Create Student box will show up).
11. Continue on with the prompts.
- Upload the documents needed, register for sports your child is participating in, e-sign the consent agreements.
12. Complete!
‼️Just a reminder - all students MUST have their waivers/forms uploaded and e-signed on/before their first day of practice, or they will be unable to practice.‼️
1. GoBound.com
2. South Dakota
3. Schools
4. Groton Area HOME: https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea
5. Registration --> Activities
6. Login/or Create a Login
7.. Add a Child
8. School/Club
9. South Dakota - Groton Area
10. Type in Child's Last Name (if your child does not show up, "click here" and Create Student box will show up).
11. Continue on with the prompts.
- Upload the documents needed, register for sports your child is participating in, e-sign the consent agreements.
12. Complete!
‼️Just a reminder - all students MUST have their waivers/forms uploaded and e-signed on/before their first day of practice, or they will be unable to practice.‼️
Groton Tiger Fans!!!!!
@TMobile @grotonareatigers #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
For the 2025 Football Season we have once again entered the
@TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest!
TMobile is celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize.
Here are some important details that can help us compete for the prizes.
Post on Facebook - Groton Area (The one with the GT logo) and
Instagram - Groton Area School District (@grotonareatigers)
To help our school win-
• Each post = one entry in $5K Fridays.
• Focus post on school pride and community involvement.
• Tag @TMobile and your school.
• Use both hashtags #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes on every post.
Tips to increase our chances of winning-
• Be creative, start early, and post often.
• Get students, teachers, cheerleaders, band, and parents involved.
• Rally others in the community to do the same.
• The more you post, the more chances we have to be a finalist.
Who knows, it could be us!
GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learn more:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
@TMobile @grotonareatigers #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
For the 2025 Football Season we have once again entered the
@TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest!
TMobile is celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize.
Here are some important details that can help us compete for the prizes.
Post on Facebook - Groton Area (The one with the GT logo) and
Instagram - Groton Area School District (@grotonareatigers)
To help our school win-
• Each post = one entry in $5K Fridays.
• Focus post on school pride and community involvement.
• Tag @TMobile and your school.
• Use both hashtags #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes on every post.
Tips to increase our chances of winning-
• Be creative, start early, and post often.
• Get students, teachers, cheerleaders, band, and parents involved.
• Rally others in the community to do the same.
• The more you post, the more chances we have to be a finalist.
Who knows, it could be us!
GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learn more:
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
🌟Reminder of the Mandatory 2025-26 Parent/Athlete Meeting tomorrow night, Monday, July 21st at 7pm.🌟
- Introduction/Review of Athletic/Student Policy and Procedures
- Sway Testing for those who have not done so in grades 6, 7, 9, 11.
- Student Activity Registration/Pre-participation Paperwork and Waivers on Bound
- Activity Tickets - All athletes grades 6-12 MUST purchase an activity ticket for $30.
- Fall Sports Meeting with Coaches
We look forward to seeing all you Tigers tomorrow evening!🐯
- Introduction/Review of Athletic/Student Policy and Procedures
- Sway Testing for those who have not done so in grades 6, 7, 9, 11.
- Student Activity Registration/Pre-participation Paperwork and Waivers on Bound
- Activity Tickets - All athletes grades 6-12 MUST purchase an activity ticket for $30.
- Fall Sports Meeting with Coaches
We look forward to seeing all you Tigers tomorrow evening!🐯
🎯The Groton Area Clay Target League had a very successful season and terrific showing at the National Level in Mason, Michigan at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship this weekend! 🎯
Representing our school at the national level was: Payton Mitchell, Jaeger Kampa, Turner Thompson, Paisley Mitchell, and Wesley Morehouse.🐯
🏆Team Placing (out of 260 teams):
- 9th Place in the Nation with a total score of 490/500!
🏆Individual Placing (out of 1,800 shooters):
- Turner Thompson - 12th Place
- Wesley Morehouse - 56th Place
- Payton Mitchell - 308th Place
- Jaeger Kampa - 507th Place
- Paisley Mitchell - 587th Place
🌟All five athletes marked their own personal records at the National Tournament. We are so proud of the perseverance, hard work, and dedication you have shown to your sport. A lot of heart was shown competing the way you did on the national stage and finishing your season out with amazing results! Thank you for representing your school and community with pride! 🐯🎉
Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year! It is hard to believe that we are officially in Week #1 of the SDHSAA Calendar Year. With that being said, I would like to bring your attention to the scheduling site that we will be using this upcoming year. All school-related activities, events, and important dates will be located in one place! 🎉
https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea/calendar
**At the top, you can click on "Activities" to locate the schedules for specific sports and/or levels, or you can look at all events under the "Calendar" tab.
🏃♂️🏃♀️Cross Country - Just look at the Varsity Boys and Girls Schedule, we do not have it broken down into JV and MS races. It is safe to assume that all will have a JV race, until the post-season hits. Coach Hubsch will be in contact with the middle schoolers on what races have a Middle School Division.
🏈Football - JH, JV, and Varsity schedules are all posted. Please take note of the JH and JV games that are in Langford!
⛳️Boys Golf - Schedule is varsity only. If JV and JH meets arise, Coach Guthmiller will inform his golfers.
🏐Volleyball - JH, C, JV, and Varsity schedules are all posted separately. JH parents - take note of the "caption" on the far right side for when 7th grade and when 8th grade plays.
⚽️Soccer - Schedules are posted. Take note of the games on August 23rd against STM - they will be played at NSU!
🏀🤼🏌️♀️🏃♂️Winter and Spring sports schedules are almost complete. I am working on making the schedules neater and easier to follow, so take a look at them, but know that changes will be made.
As always, changes can and most likely will be made as the season progresses. Check back frequently to make sure you stay up to date on all schedules. 🙂 Explore the new site and please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance navigating through BOUND!
https://www.gobound.com/sd/schools/grotonarea/calendar
**At the top, you can click on "Activities" to locate the schedules for specific sports and/or levels, or you can look at all events under the "Calendar" tab.
🏃♂️🏃♀️Cross Country - Just look at the Varsity Boys and Girls Schedule, we do not have it broken down into JV and MS races. It is safe to assume that all will have a JV race, until the post-season hits. Coach Hubsch will be in contact with the middle schoolers on what races have a Middle School Division.
🏈Football - JH, JV, and Varsity schedules are all posted. Please take note of the JH and JV games that are in Langford!
⛳️Boys Golf - Schedule is varsity only. If JV and JH meets arise, Coach Guthmiller will inform his golfers.
🏐Volleyball - JH, C, JV, and Varsity schedules are all posted separately. JH parents - take note of the "caption" on the far right side for when 7th grade and when 8th grade plays.
⚽️Soccer - Schedules are posted. Take note of the games on August 23rd against STM - they will be played at NSU!
🏀🤼🏌️♀️🏃♂️Winter and Spring sports schedules are almost complete. I am working on making the schedules neater and easier to follow, so take a look at them, but know that changes will be made.
As always, changes can and most likely will be made as the season progresses. Check back frequently to make sure you stay up to date on all schedules. 🙂 Explore the new site and please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance navigating through BOUND!
**Reminder of the SDHSAA Summer Moratorium July 1st - July 7th**
The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium rules prohibit school-sponsored activities and contact between coaches and student-athletes in grades 7-12 from July 1 to July 7 each year. This means:
- No team or individual practices, training, or lessons
- No open gyms, guidance, or supervision by school personnel
- No use of school facilities, equipment, or resources
However, student-athletes may participate in camps, clinics, or programs on their own initiative, as long as they are not organized by their school or involve school personnel.
Coaches and Athletes - We are impressed and proud of the time and commitment you put into your activities, but please use this week as a much needed break from sports to refuel and rest your bodies. Enjoy a week of summer vacation!
The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium rules prohibit school-sponsored activities and contact between coaches and student-athletes in grades 7-12 from July 1 to July 7 each year. This means:
- No team or individual practices, training, or lessons
- No open gyms, guidance, or supervision by school personnel
- No use of school facilities, equipment, or resources
However, student-athletes may participate in camps, clinics, or programs on their own initiative, as long as they are not organized by their school or involve school personnel.
Coaches and Athletes - We are impressed and proud of the time and commitment you put into your activities, but please use this week as a much needed break from sports to refuel and rest your bodies. Enjoy a week of summer vacation!
Positive Athlete is a national recognition leadership, and career development program for high school student-athletes. After going through more than 600 nominations from across the Mountain region (AZ, CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, SD, UT, WY), Sophomore, Liza Krueger was selected as a Top 7 Award Winner in this year's Positive Athlete Mountain region program!
The 7 theme stems from the number of traits of a Positive Athlete- Optimistic, Puts Team First, Encouraging, Respectful, Admits Imperfections, True Heart for Others, and Embraces Service that make up the How Do You O.P.E.R.A.T.E.? framework.
Congratulations, Liza! What an amazing honor to receive!🤼♀️🐯🌟
#TigerPride #PositiveAthlete! @PositiveAthMountain
Groton Area HOSA would like to send a huge thank you to the businesses and community members that made their trip to the international leadership conference possible!
To every single community member, friend and family: thank you! 🫶
We are grateful for everyone that has helped us make this first year one to remember -
students had a great time learning, competing, networking, sight-seeing and line-dancing their way though Nashville, TN!
HOSA ILC Update!
Students competing at the International Leadership Conference have been busy - our group from South Dakota has joined more than 14,000 students from around the world to learn more about healthcare.
Completing their events were Elizabeth Fliehs in medical spelling, Rylee Dunker in health career photography and Talli Wright in job seeking skills.
Tomorrow will wrap up competitions with Gretchen Dinger in medical math, Emma Kutter in medical terminology, Faith Traphagen in pathophysiology, Liby Althoff in persuasive writing and speaking and Emerlee Jones in family medicine physician.
They will wrap up with an awards ceremony on Saturday!
Groton Area HOSA has arrived in Nashville! 👢🎵
Wishing them luck as they compete against students from other states and countries at the International Leadership Conference this week!
