"Together we learn, together we grow, together we make a difference!"
Happy to be back for the first day of school from your Groton Elementary Staff 2026-2027!
Attention Elementary Parents,
As the first day of school approaches I wanted to give you all a heads up if your child attends our OST program there are two letters coming home either the first day or school or first week of school to you. These letters will be sent home to all students so if you don't attend OST or plan on utilizing OST then disregard the forms. The first one is a yellow form that has listed all of our days we have OST open on the days school is closed. The second form is a white form stating our new tuition policy for the school year and summer program. Please fill out the tuition policy and return right away. As soon as you know what days your child will be attending on the non school days, get those filled out to ensure they have a spot and so we have staff scheduled for them to be here. If you have any questions at all regarding these two forms coming your way don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions and we will help you out the best way we can. These forms can be turned in to either their teachers or the front office. Have a great last few days of Summer and can't wait to see all the kiddos again on Wednesday morning.
OST Staff
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18th!
👕 Homecoming shirts are now available to order! Get yours and show off your Tiger pride all week long!
Two ways to order:
- Paper order forms will be available to students after school starts. Paper orders are due to the school office by September 3rd.
- Online orders can be placed here: https://bkcustoms.chipply.com/2026homecoming?action=viewall
Online ordering closes September 7th.
Let’s fill the halls and stands with black & gold! 🐯🖤💛
Monday, August 17th:
- Boys Golf at Sioux Valley (10am - GGID: B26SVI)
- Back-to-School Open House (4pm - 6pm)
Tuesday, August 18th:
- Girls Soccer @ Lennox (4pm)
Wednesday, August 19th:
- First Day of School!
Friday, August 21st:
- Girls Soccer @ Belle Fourche (5pm MST / 6pm CST)
- Boys Soccer @ Belle Fourche (7pm MST / 8pm CST)
- Football @ Miller/Highmore-Harrold (7pm - Miller)
Saturday, August 22nd:
- Girls Soccer @ St. Thomas More/Rapid City Christian (11am MST / 12pm CST)
- Boys Soccer @ St. Thomas More/Rapid City Christian (1pm / 2pm CST)
Due to low numbers and injured players, Custer had to forfeit their game with us on Friday. Therefore, Groton will now play Hot Springs on Friday at 5pm at NSU. This means the Boys will NOT have a game on Saturday, August 15th.
Friday, August 14th at NSU
- Girls Soccer vs. Dakota Valley @ 3pm
- Boys Soccer vs. Hot Springs @ 5pm
Saturday, August 15th in Groton
- Girls Soccer vs. SFC @ 1pm
🌟Senior Banner Picture Day📸
- Monday, August 17th from 10:15-11:30 or 1:00-2:00
- All Seniors involved in GHS Extra-Curricular Activities are welcome.
- $65 for banner and must be paid the day of pictures
- Pictures will be taken in the GHS Arena Lobby.
6th grade parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a welcome talk at 4:30PM in the Old Gym to learn some "Things to Know". While you are here you can also pick up your schedule, find your locker, meet some teachers, and pick up book covers from PAC!
Everyone is welcome at the Elementary cookout!
Use our QR Code payment system for:
🎟️Athletic Passes
📚 Class Dues
📖 Yearbooks
💛 Donations
➕ And more!
Simply scan the QR code, select your item, and complete your payment securely in minutes.
Thank you for helping us make school payments easier than ever!
⛳All 7th-12th grade boys interested in golfing this fall should meet at the golf course at 9:30am Monday, August 10th. There will be a short meeting for parents/athletes with Coach Guthmiller at 9:30am and the first practice will follow.🏌️♂️
🏃♂️🏃♀️All 6th-12th grade girls and boys wanting to run cross country will have their first practice/parent meeting on Monday, August 10th at 10am in the Arena Lobby.
The countdown to Homecoming is on! 🖤💛
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕖 7:00 - 10:00 PM
📍 Old Gym
🎟 $5 Admission (per person)
Grab your friends and get ready for a fun night of music, dancing, and unforgettable memories!
See you on the dance floor! 🕺💃
Monday, August 3rd -
⚽Girls Soccer (7th-12th) - 6:15AM
⚽Boys Soccer (7th-12th) - 6:00PM
Thursday, August 6th -
🏈Football (9th-12th) - 8:00AM
📣Cheerleading (9th-12th) - 10:00AM
Monday, August 10th -
⛳Boys Golf (7th-12th) - 9:30AM at Olive Grove Golf Course
🏃Cross Country (6th-12th) - 10:00AM
Thursday, August 13th -
🏐HS Volleyball (9th-12th) - 8:00AM
🏐JH Volleyball (7th-8th) - 3:30PM
Monday, August 17th -
🏈JH Football (7th-8th) - 3:30PM