Over 50 Groton Area HOSA students are attending the State HOSA Conference in Sioux Falls this week. We have students competing in over 33 competitive event categories.
At the opening ceremony today chapter members were recognized in the categories of service, training and outstanding chapter.
On Monday, April 20th, our Middle School Track Team will head to Ipswich. Field Events begin at 2:00pm. Running Events are set to begin at 3:30pm. Good Luck, Tigers!! 👟🐯
Groton Area Prom is this Saturday April 18th!
Grand March starts at 7:30PM (open to the public)
** Students please arrive by 6:45PM for class pictures!
👟Due to the forecast on Friday, the Middle School Track Meet in Sisseton has been postponed until Monday, May 4th - beginning at 3:30pm! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🏃♂️ Groton Area Track & Field Day 🏃♀️
Mark your calendars! Our Track & Field Day will take place on Friday, May 15, starting at 12:30 PM.
We’re excited to invite families to join us earlier in the day for a picnic lunch with students. Please follow the schedule below:
🥪 **Picnic Lunch Schedule**
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 11:00 – 11:25
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 11:25 – 11:50
• 4th & 5th Grade: 11:50 – 12:15
Mark your calendars! Our Track & Field Day will take place on Friday, May 15, starting at 12:30 PM.
We’re excited to invite families to join us earlier in the day for a picnic lunch with students. Please follow the schedule below:
🥪 **Picnic Lunch Schedule**
• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 11:00 – 11:25
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 11:25 – 11:50
• 4th & 5th Grade: 11:50 – 12:15
👟🐯Groton Area Middle School Track Meet Schedule🏃♀️🏃♂️
April
•Tue, April 14 – Milbank Middle School Track Meet
o 3:45pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Fri, April 17 – Sisseton JH Meet
o 3:30pm Field Events, 4:30pm Running Events
•Mon, April 20 – Ipswich MS Meet
o 2:30pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Fri, April 24 – Groton MS Meet
o 2:00pm Field Events, 2:30pm Running Events
•Mon, April 27 – Britton-Hecla JH Meet
o 3:30pm Field Events, 4:30pm Running Events
May
•Fri, May 1 – Oakes JH Invite II
o 3:00pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Thu, May 7 – Ellendale JH Invite
o 3:00pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Mon, May 11 – NEC JH Meet
o 12:00pm Field Events, 12:30pm Running Events
•Thu, May 14 – Monarch JH Invite
o 4:00pm Field Events, 5:00pm Running Events
**All track and field meets are weather dependent. We will do our best to post specific schedules prior to each meet. For full meet details, locations, and any changes, please visit:
🔗 https://www.athletic.net/team/55812/track-and-field-outdoor/2026
April
•Tue, April 14 – Milbank Middle School Track Meet
o 3:45pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Fri, April 17 – Sisseton JH Meet
o 3:30pm Field Events, 4:30pm Running Events
•Mon, April 20 – Ipswich MS Meet
o 2:30pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Fri, April 24 – Groton MS Meet
o 2:00pm Field Events, 2:30pm Running Events
•Mon, April 27 – Britton-Hecla JH Meet
o 3:30pm Field Events, 4:30pm Running Events
May
•Fri, May 1 – Oakes JH Invite II
o 3:00pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Thu, May 7 – Ellendale JH Invite
o 3:00pm Field Events, 4:00pm Running Events
•Mon, May 11 – NEC JH Meet
o 12:00pm Field Events, 12:30pm Running Events
•Thu, May 14 – Monarch JH Invite
o 4:00pm Field Events, 5:00pm Running Events
**All track and field meets are weather dependent. We will do our best to post specific schedules prior to each meet. For full meet details, locations, and any changes, please visit:
🔗 https://www.athletic.net/team/55812/track-and-field-outdoor/2026
Our Middle School Tracksters are ready to compete in their first meet of the year, tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th, in Milbank!
- 3:45pm - Field Events
- 4:00pm - Running Events
Good Luck to Groton Area's 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!! 🏃♀️🐯🏃♂️
- 3:45pm - Field Events
- 4:00pm - Running Events
Good Luck to Groton Area's 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!! 🏃♀️🐯🏃♂️
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, the Roncalli Geffdog Relays is being moved to Thursday, April 16th, in Warner.
- Field Events begin at 1:30pm
- Running Events begin at 3:30pm
Good Luck, Tigers!🐯
The HS Track & Field team is back in action tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th at the Bob Billotto Invitational in Eureka.
- 11:00am - Field Events
- 1:00pm - Running Events
Good Luck, Tigers!🏃♂️👟🏃♀️
- 11:00am - Field Events
- 1:00pm - Running Events
Good Luck, Tigers!🏃♂️👟🏃♀️
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Tuesday, the 14th:
- HS Track @ Eureka (11am field events, 1pm track events)
- MS Track @ Milbank (3:45pm field events, 4pm track events)
Thursday, the 16th:
- HS Track @ Roncalli Invite @ Warner (1:30pm field events, 3:30pm track events)
Friday, the 17th:
- MS Track @ Sisseton (3:30pm field events, 4:30pm track events)
Saturday, the 18th:
- Prom Grand March @ 7:30pm
Have a great week, Tiger Nation!
🥎Due to field conditions, today’s softball game against Mobridge-Pollock has been moved to Aberdeen!
📍 Northern State University Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field
(Just south of Dacotah Bank Stadium on the NSU campus)
423 17th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
⏰ Rolling Schedule
• 5:00 PM CT – Varsity
▪ 7 innings - Mercy Rule: 15 after 3, 10 after 5
• 6:30 PM CT – Junior Varsity
▪ 5 innings - 5-run rule per inning (we will play as long as there is sunlight)
⚠️ Important Reminders
• NO metal spikes – rubber cleats only (turf field)
• NO sunflower seeds or gum
🎟 Admission - Adults: $5 | Students: $4 | Passes accepted
🚫No concessions will be available
📺 Livestream: Watch GDILIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/tlwe2JX44tA
Come support the Groton Lady Tigers! 🥎🐯
📍 Northern State University Koehler Hall of Fame Softball Field
(Just south of Dacotah Bank Stadium on the NSU campus)
423 17th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
⏰ Rolling Schedule
• 5:00 PM CT – Varsity
▪ 7 innings - Mercy Rule: 15 after 3, 10 after 5
• 6:30 PM CT – Junior Varsity
▪ 5 innings - 5-run rule per inning (we will play as long as there is sunlight)
⚠️ Important Reminders
• NO metal spikes – rubber cleats only (turf field)
• NO sunflower seeds or gum
🎟 Admission - Adults: $5 | Students: $4 | Passes accepted
🚫No concessions will be available
📺 Livestream: Watch GDILIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/tlwe2JX44tA
Come support the Groton Lady Tigers! 🥎🐯
Important Softball Schedule Changes:
🥎The softball games for today, Friday, April 10th, at home against Mobridge-Pollock will now be played at NSU in Aberdeen. Varsity at 5:00pm, JV to follow! (On Koehler Hall of Fame Field on NSU Campus - just south of the Dacotah Bank Stadium)
🥎The softball games scheduled for yesterday (April 9th) at Clear Lake against Deuel have been POSTPONED until Tuesday, May 19th. Varsity at 4:00pm, JV to follow!
🥎The softball games scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd at Hanson have been moved ahead to Tuesday, April 21st. That will now be a Varsity Doubleheader beginning at 4:00pm.
Congratulations to those students who made third quarter Honor Roll!
GHS Senior, Ryder Johnson, was named to the South Dakota High School Basketball Coaches Association All-State Second Team. He averaged 16.4 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Congratulations on this incredible honor and well-deserved recognition, Ryder! What a way to cap off an amazing Tiger career! We are proud of you! 💛🏀🖤
Due to the weather forecast for today in Clear Lake, the softball games against Deuel have been POSTPONED with a date TBD!
Due to the spring weather, we were unable to attend our regularly scheduled track meets this week; however, we are fortunate to be able to attend the Gettysburg Battler Invitational on Friday, April 10th! The start time has been moved up to 12pm for field events and 2pm for running events. Good Luck, Tiger Tracksters!! Have fun at your first outdoor meet of the season! ☀️🐯
🏀Get signed up for Summer 2026 Groton Tiger Skills Workouts!
Who? Current 3rd-7th graders
Where? GHS Facilities
When? Summer 2026
Register at the link in the QR code!
Who? Current 3rd-7th graders
Where? GHS Facilities
When? Summer 2026
Register at the link in the QR code!
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Tuesday, April 7th:
- Track @ Ipswich Early Bird (2pm) - CANCELLED
Thursday, April 9th:
- Softball @ Deuel (Varsity @ 4:30pm, JV to follow)
Friday, April 10th:
- Softball vs. Mobridge/Pollock (Varsity @ 4:30pm, JV to follow)
Have a good week, Tiger Nation! 🐯🐾
Tuesday, April 7th:
- Track @ Ipswich Early Bird (2pm) - CANCELLED
Thursday, April 9th:
- Softball @ Deuel (Varsity @ 4:30pm, JV to follow)
Friday, April 10th:
- Softball vs. Mobridge/Pollock (Varsity @ 4:30pm, JV to follow)
Have a good week, Tiger Nation! 🐯🐾
The Groton Softball store has been reopened for a short time! Please have orders in by Sunday April 5th at midnight!
Note: This is the last time this season the store will be open!
Follow this link to get your orders placed: https://stores.inksoft.com/groton_tigers_softball_25-26/shop/home
Go Tigers!
Note: This is the last time this season the store will be open!
Follow this link to get your orders placed: https://stores.inksoft.com/groton_tigers_softball_25-26/shop/home
Go Tigers!
Good morning. Due to the slushy and icy road conditions, the Groton Area School District will be running two hours late today - Thursday, April 2, 2026. OST will be opening at 7:00 AM.
Thank you.
Thank you.
