Attention OST Parents,

I hope everyone is having a great summer. With summer approaching its ends we are asking that you please make sure by the first day of school you have your OST accounts back to a $0 balance to be able to attend the first day of school. If you don't attend during the summer feel free to reach out to Jen Kunze about updated billing as well as checking your family files on the counter as you walk in. If you have any questions regarding your billing don't hesitate to ask and we will help you out the best we can.

OST Staff

🌟Groton Girls Basketball Grades 3rd-6th Fall Skills Camp! 🏀🐯

It is hard to believe, but we are just over 2 weeks away from the start of the 2026-27 fall sports season! You must have paperwork and registration completed on BOUND before the first day of practice!!🚨

Important Dates/Deadlines:
⚽Monday, August 3rd - Soccer practice begins (grades 7-12)!
🏈Thursday, August 6th - HS Football practice begins (grades 9-12)!
⛳🏃‍♀️Monday, August 10th - practice begins for Boys Golf (grades 7-12) and Cross Country (grades 6-12)!
🏐Thursday, August 13th - Volleyball practice begins (grades 7-12)!
🏈Monday, August 17th - JH Football practice begins (grades 7-8)!

⚠️In place of the regularly scheduled fall parent/athlete athletic meeting, we have added an Athletic Policy Consent Agreement Form on BOUND that covers the important information traditionally discussed at that meeting. Individual sports are hosting their own meetings this year.

Important Reminders:
- You must complete and upload the Health History Form annually!
- You must sign the 6 agreements on BOUND annually!
- Physicals must be completed every three years. Call Groton Chiropractic to get in before your season starts!
- Students grades 6, 7, 9, and 11 must complete SWAY concussion testing.

📄Extra forms can be picked up in the MS/HS office with Sue or downloaded online from BOUND.
Go Tigers!!🐅🏐🏈🏀📣⚽🏃‍♀️⛳🥎🤼

⛳ Attention 7th-12th Grade Boys Interested in Golf This Fall! The first day of Groton Area Tigers Boys Golf Practice is Monday, August 10th! Parents are encouraged to attend a 9:30 a.m. meeting, where Coach Guthmiller will discuss the upcoming junior high and high school golf seasons and answer any questions. Following the meeting, players will head out for the first practice of the season! We can't wait to kick off another great year of Tiger Golf! ⛳🐯

🏈Calling all 9-12 graders interested in playing football this fall! Parent/athlete meeting is one week from today in the arena lobby! Please bring a device to get logged into the team sites. 🏈🐯

Last chance in 2026 for Hunt Safe class in Brown County!

There is still time to support your GHS golfers and sign up to play in the GGA Junior/Adult Tournament on July 16th!! See the flyer for details. ⛳️

Youth Basketball Camp Opportunity for incoming students grades 1-3! Get signed up!!🏀⛹️

⚠️Just a reminder - The SDHSAA Summer Moratorium runs July 1–7. During this time, there is no contact between coaches and student-athletes, and school athletic facilities will be closed. Take this week to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Activities may resume on Wednesday, July 8th. Rest isn't a setback—it's part of the process. 🖤💛

Groton High School's gyms will host the 3rd Annual Rumble in the Jungle Team Camp. Varsity teams will participate in pool play on Monday, June 22nd, as outlined in the schedule below. Meanwhile, junior varsity teams will take part in bracket play, starting with their first game at 9:50 a.m. Varsity teams will proceed to bracket play on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 9:00 a.m., which will include a 40-second situational tournament. Basketball enthusiasts are welcome to attend the event, enjoying top-notch play in air-conditioned gyms, with concessions and a daily admission fee of $5. Spread the word!

The first two days at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis have been full of learning, networking, and success for our Groton Area HOSA members! 📍 Day 1 • Addison and Mya completed their tests in Dental Science and Patient Care Technician • We attended the Opening General Session and had a great time meeting students from across the country through pin trading 📍 Day 2 • Teagan was recognized for her work on our chapter's HOSA Happenings • Emerlee and Liby were recognized for completing more than 100 service hours • Our chapter was recognized for our partnership and work with NMDP • Congratulations to Ashlynn, Makenna, and Neely for ADVANCING to Round 2 in Public Health! • Brenna competed in Job Seeking Skills • Brody, Blake, Zach, Gavin, Fernando, Jaedyn, Ryelle, Teagan and Ella completed Round 1 testing in their competitive events • Emerlee, Liby, and Jerica will be competing later tonight and Keegen and Kella compete tomorrow We are incredibly proud of all of our students for representing Groton Area so well - we can't wait to see what the rest of the week brings!

And they are off! 2️⃣0️⃣ Groton Area HOSA students are headed to Indianapolis to compete in a variety of different events at the International Leadership Conference!

Congratulations to GHS Sophomore Elizabeth Cole on being named to the 2026 NEC All-Conference Softball Team! 🥎 Libby was a steady leader behind the plate and a threat at the plate for the Tigers as well. We are incredibly proud of the impact she made during our program's first season and look forward to watching her continue to grow and succeed in the years ahead! Way to play, Libby!🖤🐯💛 📸: J.Simon Photography

OST was selected as a 2026 POET Community Impact Grant recipient! Huge thank you to POET as well as Heidi Krueger for applying for the grant!!

🏌️‍♀️Congratulations to Carlee Johnson and Claire Schuelke on a great State Golf Meet! Carlee finished 30th and Claire finished 68th out of 90 golfers. We are proud of you both and your ability to compete through every type of weather this spring season brought you!⛳

And just like that, the 2025-26 athletic year is officially in the books! From first practices to state competitions, our student-athletes represented Groton Area with hard work, determination, and Tiger pride. In just under nine weeks, we'll be back at it for the 2026-27 athletic year! While we're proud of everything our student-athletes accomplished during the 2025-26 season, we are already excited to see what the next chapter holds for Tiger Nation. Enjoy the summer, Tigers! We cannot wait to cheer you on again soon! 🐯🐾💛

Congratulations to those students who made 4th quarter Honor Roll!

⛳️ State A Girls Golf – Day 2 is underway! 🏌️‍♀️ Good luck to Carlee & Claire as they tee off for Day 2 of the State Tournament! Play with confidence, trust your game, and leave it all out on the course. We’re proud of you and cheering you on from up north! 💛🖤 GGID: 26SDGIRLSA Live Scoring & Results: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587455459138492221

⛳Best of luck to Carlee Johnson and Claire Schuelke as they represent Groton Area at the SDHSAA State A Girls Golf Meet today and tomorrow, June 1-2, at Two Rivers Golf Club in North Sioux City!

Round 1 Tee Times:

🏌️‍♀️Carlee – 10:40 a.m.
🏌️‍♀️Claire – 10:50 a.m.

These two Tigers have worked hard all season to earn their spot on the state stage, and we could not be more proud! Play with confidence, enjoy the experience, and leave it all on the course! Tiger Nation will be cheering you on every swing of the day!🖤🐯💛

GGID: 26SDGIRLSA

Live Scoring & Results:
https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12587455459138492221?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🏅Congratulations to Groton Area Junior, McKenna Tietz, on battling her way to a 7th place finish in the Girls 300m Hurdles, crossing the finish line in 46.48 while competing against the top athletes in the state.👟

Her dedication, determination, and perseverance have helped her achieve success both individually and as a member of several outstanding relay teams. In the State Prelims yesterday, she lowered her OWN SCHOOL RECORD in the 300m Hurdles to an impressive 45.49!🔥

Congratulations, McKenna, on an incredible State Meet performance and a great junior season! Tiger Nation is proud of you! 🖤🐯💛

🐅🔥 Congratulations to the Relay Quartet of McKenna Tietz, Taryn Traphagen, Kella Tracy, and Makenna Krause on bringing home two state placings while competing against the best teams in South Dakota. 👟

🏅 4th Place – 4x200m Relay (1:47.21)
🏅 6th Place – 4x400m Relay (4:10.31)

Congratulations, ladies, on an incredible State Meet and an outstanding season! Your hard work, dedication, and success have made Tiger Nation proud. 🖤💛