Groton Area School District

⚽ Senior Tribute – Soccer Edition ⚽
This Monday night, we honor our senior soccer players as they take the field for their final home game of the regular season — a moment that marks not just the end of a chapter, but the celebration of an incredible journey.🖤
Over the years, you’ve grown into leaders, teammates, and competitors who have elevated your programs with your dedication, resilience, and heart. Your hard work has brought success to the team, both on and off the field, and your growth as players and people has been nothing short of inspiring.🌟
Thank you, Carly, Jaedyn, Jerica, Mia, Becker, Drake, Gage, and Karsten, for the goals, the saves, the grit, the laughter, and the legacy you leave behind. Let’s make this last home game a night to remember. 💛
So, Tiger Fans - grab your chair and come cheer on the Groton Tiger Soccer Squads at the Groton Soccer Complex tomorrow night, September 29th, as they face-off against the Panthers from Dakota Valley. Boys' kick-off at 3:30pm, Girls' will follow around 5:00pm!🥅Let’s pack the stands and show them the support they’ve earned!🤍
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger!🐯
@T-Mobile  @GrotonArea  #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Best of luck to our boys' golf team — Jace, Jarrett, Jayden, Liam, Haden, and Graham — as they compete in the Region 1A Golf Meet this Monday, September 29th at 10:00 AM at the Madison Country Club!⛳️
These young men have put in the work all summer and all season long — early mornings, long rounds, and countless hours spent on the course to improve their golf game.
Boys - Your focus, discipline, and determination have brought you to this moment. Play smart, stay composed, and enjoy every swing. You've already made us proud — now go chase your best rounds!🏌️‍♂️💪

Good Luck, Tigers!🐯

@T-Mobile  @GrotonArea  #FN5GL  #Sweepstakes

This Week in Tiger Sports:

Monday, September 29th:
- Region 1A Golf @ Madison (10am - GGID: B251A -- Website: b251a.golfgenius.com)
- Cross Country in Groton (Olive Grove GC @ 3pm)
- Soccer vs. Dakota Valley (Boys @ 3:30pm, Girls @ 5pm)
- JH FB @ Clark/Willow Lake (in Clark @ 4pm)
- JV FB @ Clark/Willow Lake (in Clark @ 5pm)

Tuesday, September 30th:
- Volleyball vs. GPL (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)

Thursday, October 2nd:
- Cross Country @ Sisseton (4pm)
- JH VB vs. Milbank (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm)
- Girls Soccer @ Watertown (6pm)

Friday, October 3rd:
- Football @ Roncalli (Dacotah Bank Stadium - 7pm)

Saturday, October 4th:
- Volleyball @ Redfield Tournament (9am vs. Redfield, 10am vs. North Central, 12pm vs. Madison, 3pm vs. Timber Lake)

Good Luck, Tigers!! 🐯

@T-Mobile @GrotonArea #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Good Luck to our JH and JV Football Teams playing in the ECC Football Jamboree in Webster, tomorrow, September 27th! The updated schedule is attached for your reference! 🏈🐯

🏈 Senior Night Tribute 🏈

Tonight, under the lights, our 15 seniors take the field for their final regular season home game. For years, they've poured their hearts into this game — showing grit, leadership, and a love for the sport that’s inspired teammates, coaches, and fans alike.

From early morning workouts to Friday night battles, you've left a legacy that will echo long after the final whistle. Thank you for the memories, the dedication, and the pride you've brought to this team and community. 🐯

One last time at home for the regular season — leave it all on the field. 💪📣

@T-Mobile @GrotonArea #FN5GL #Sweepstakes

Schedule change for volleyball tomorrow in TZ: - 4pm 7th grade - 5pm 8th grade - 6pm JV - Varsity to follow **No C game, as TZ does not have enough players.

A few changes to the sports schedule for Monday, September 29th: 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️Cross Country at Groton (Olive Grove) begins at 3:00pm (rolling schedule - times are approximate): - 3pm Girls Varsity - 3:30pm Boys Varsity - around 4pm Munchkin Fun Run - 4pm Girls/Boys JV - 4:30pm Girls/Boys MS ⚽️Soccer vs Dakota Valley begins at 3:30pm - 3:30pm Boys Varsity - around 5:00pm Girls Varsity

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

Back Left: Nate Unzen (12th), Mckenna Krause (10th), Liby Althoff ( 11th), Neely Althoff (9th)
Front Left: Hayden Hubbart (6th), Gracie Borg (7th), Amelia Ewalt (8th)

This Week in Tiger Sports:

Monday, the 22nd:
- Cross Country at Deuel (1pm)
- JH Golf @ Groton (3pm)

Tuesday, the 23rd:
- JH FB vs. Britton/Hecla @ Langford (4:30pm)
- JV FB vs. Britton/Hecla @ Langford (5:30pm)
- VB @ Warner (7th/C @ 5:15pm, 8th/JV @ 6:30pm, Varsity to follow)

Thursday, the 25th:
- VB @ Tiospa Zina (7th @ 4pm, 8th @ 4:45pm, C, JV, and Varsity to follow - rolling schedule)
- Boys Golf @ Sisseton (10am)
- Boys Soccer vs. James Valley Christian (4pm)

Friday, the 26th:
- Football vs. Clark/Willow Lake (7pm)

Saturday, the 27th:
- Girls Soccer @ West Central (2:30pm)
- Boys Soccer @ West Central (4:30pm)
- C Volleyball @ Matchbox Tournament (9am)
- JH Volleyball @ Hamlin Tournament (9am)

Good Luck, Tigers!

Due to the weather and field conditions, the JH and JV Jamboree scheduled for tomorrow in Webster has been postponed until next Saturday. Have a great weekend, everyone!

📣 Groton Area Elementary Announcement for September 19📣

Midterm reports will be sent home today for all students in JK–2nd grade.

📌 Grades 3–5 Families:
Midterm grades are available on the Parent Portal.

🔑 If you don’t yet have access to the Parent Portal:
Visit the school website, go to the Menu, and find the "Parental Portal Acceptable Use" form.
Please complete and return the form to the school to get access.

🗓 Also coming home today:
Conference preference sheets – please return them by Wednesday, September 24.

Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education! 💛🖤

Due to rain this afternoon, and forecasted weather for tomorrow, the Roncalli Invite Cross Country meet for tomorrow has been cancelled. No Cross Country Meet tomorrow in Aberdeen.

Schedule Time Change for volleyball games in Clark on Thursday, September 18th! Start Times: (Rolling) • 7th – 5:00pm, 8th – 4:00pm (Fieldhouse) • C-team: 5:00pm (Main Gym) • JV: 6:00pm (Main Gym) • Varsity: 15 minutes after the conclusion of the JV match

This Week in Tiger Sports:

Monday, the 15th:
- Cross Country @ Webster (2pm)
- JV Football @ Milbank (4pm)

Tuesday, the 16th:
- Boys Golf @ Redfield (Fisher Grove - 10am)
- Girls Soccer @ Dakota Valley (4pm)
- Boys Soccer @ Dakota Valley (5:30pm)
- JH Football @ Milbank (7th grade @ 4pm, 8h grade @ 5pm)

Thursday, the 18th:
- Cross Country @ Roncalli (Lee Park - 11am)
- Volleyball @ Clark/WL (in Clark - 7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)

Friday, the 19th:
- Football @ Deuel (7pm)

Saturday, the 20th:
- Varsity Volleyball @ Hamlin Tournament (9am)
- Boys Soccer @ Freeman Academy (12pm)
- JH & JV FB Jamboree in Webster (10am)

Good Luck, Tigers!!

@T-Mobile
@GrotonArea
#FN5GL
#Sweepstakes

Groton Area HOSA would like to thank everyone who supported us at our NMDP (Be the Match) booth at last night's football game by registering, donating, writing inspirational notes or just stopping by! We are happy to announce that we: - Registered 23 people for the donor registry - Raised over $350 at the booth - Collected many inspirational notes to share with patients - Met a former recipient of a blood marrow donation from the registry who is doing well today Thanks for helping us make a difference and save lives! #GrotonAreaHOSA #NMDP #Bethematch #tigersgiveback

Volleyball 💓PINK💓Night is Tuesday, October 21st! T-Shirt order forms are due this Monday, September 15th!!! You can pickup the forms at the high school office and drop them off there. If you can’t get to a form just reach out to Samantha Weber. We are so excited to be helping Casey Johnson this year and supporting her and her family in her brave fight with breast cancer! Casey and her husband, Matt, have 5 kids who go to Groton. Help us help the Johnson Family fight on! 🐯💗

Soccer Schedule Change for Saturday, September 27th at West Central!
Games will be played as follows:
2:30 p.m. - Varsity Girls
4:30 p.m. - Varsity Boys (Game will follow the end of the girls' game, so could start earlier)