Good morning, Groton Area Elementary families,
Mark your calendars! Track and Field Day is set for Thursday, May 8th. Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon.
Thank you, and Go Tigers!
Today, February 5th, is National Girls & Women in Sports Day. A vibrant movement powered by the Women’s Sports Foundation to honor the achievements of women athletes, coaches and leaders and continues to Lead Her Forward by acknowledging the power of sports to unlock her limitless potential in sports and in life. Way to go, Groton Female Student Athletes, we are very proud of you for paving the way for the future little girls who are following in your footsteps!
Book Fair is right around the corner!! Here is some information we wanted to share with you.
Hello Groton Area Elementary families,
We want to clarify some misinformation in the conference letter sent home this week. OST will NOT be open on Friday, February 14. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you!
The Girls Basketball DAK XII/NEC Conference Clash Schedule has been released!
Games are being played in Madison on Saturday, February 8th! Groton will play Elk Point/Jefferson @ 2:45 PM in the Main Gym.
Livestream Link: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/sd/?S=madisonbulldogs
Good Luck, Tigers!
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, February 3rd:
- GBB @ Florence/Henry (in Florence - C at 5pm, JV at 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH BB @ Sisseton (7th grade at 4pm, 8th grade at 5pm)
Tuesday, February 4th:
- BBB @ Aberdeen Roncalli (C at 5pm, JV at 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH BB @ Aberdeen Roncalli (Elementary Gym - 8th grade at 4pm, 7th grade at 5pm)
- JH Wrestling @ Britton/Hecla (5pm)
Thursday, February 6th:
- Doubleheader vs. Deuel (Boys JV @ 4pm, Girls JV @ 5pm, Boys Varsity @ 6:15pm, Girls Varsity @ 7:45pm)
Friday, February 7th:
- BBB @ Vermillion (C game @ 4pm, JV @ 5pm, Varsity @ 6:15pm)
- JH BB @ Waubay/Summit (in Waubay - 7th grade @ 4:30pm)
- Wrestling Quad @ Lyman (6pm - with Bennett County, Marion-Freeman)
- Girls Wrestling @ Big Dakota in Fort Pierre (4pm)
Saturday, February 8th:
- GBB @ DAK12/NEC Clash in Madison (vs. Elk Point/Jefferson at 2:45pm)
Good Luck, Tigers!
It's a Wrestling Weekend! Our Groton Boys and Girls are having a successful year thus far and are excited to compete on their home mats both tonight and all day tomorrow.
🌟Come cheer on the wrestlers tonight as they face-off in a Quadrangular with Britton/Hecla, McLaughlin, and Canistota starting at 6:00PM!
🤼♂️And Saturday we are hosting our Annual Groton Invitational Tournament, which starts at 10:00AM.
Good Luck, Tigers!!🐯
Schedule change for the Doubleheader with Deuel on Thursday, February 6th. Boys will play first and girls will follow. The schedule will be rolling, but will look similar to the following:
4pm - Boys JV
5pm - Girls JV
6:15pm - Boys Varsity
7:45pm - Girls Varsity
Goooo, Tigers!!
This week the 4th grade has been reading “Dances Around the World.” Students were able to learn about and try dances from many different cultures. They were also able to share dances from their own heritage. We had so much fun!
The Boys Basketball DAK XII/NEC Conference Clash Schedule has been released!
Games are being played in Madison on Saturday, February 1st!
Groton will play Dell Rapids @ 5:00PM in the Auxiliary Gym.
Livestream Link: https://www.team1sports.com/highschool/sd/?S=madisonbulldogs
Good Luck, Tigers!
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 27th:
- MS Wrestling @ Ipswich (6pm)
Tuesday, the 28th:
- GBB vs. Roncalli (JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
Thursday, the 30th:
- GBB vs. Webster (Arena - C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm)
- JHBB vs Webster (Old Gym - 7th Grade @ 4pm, 8th Grade @ 5pm)
Friday, the 31st:
- Wrestling Quad in Groton vs. Britton/Hecla, Canistota, McLaughlin (6pm)
Saturday, the 1st:
- Groton Wrestling Tournament (10am)
- Boys Basketball @ Dak12/NEC Clash (vs Dell Rapids @ 5pm in the Aux Gym)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
❄️ High School Winter Semi-Formal sponsored by HOSA ❄️
Congratulations to Liam Johnson for being selected the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Jazz Band for the second year in a row. Liam will be the first chair alto saxophone in the top Mahon Ensemble. This year 80 students auditioned from 22 different schools in South Dakota. Out of the 22 schools, 16 will be represented at this event. Liam’s MS Band Director is Mrs. Desiree Yeigh.
“If you have a dream, chase it, and if you want to accomplish this dream you must work hard at it. Nothing comes easy and nothing is impossible,” says Johnson.
The South Dakota Music Education Association will present the Middle School All-State Jazz Band, taking place at the Performing Arts Center in Mitchell, South Dakota on January 31st and February 1st, and featuring two big bands directed by Dr. Erik Mahon and Mr. Ryan Stahle.
The final concert is open to the public on Saturday February 1st at 3:00 pm. Tickets for the event will be $5 at the door. Students 18 and under will be free of charge.
The mission of the National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by promoting the understanding and making of music by all. SDMEA is a state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education. With over 400 members, SDMEA is the largest association of instructional musicians in the state catering to the needs of band, choral, general music and orchestral teachers.
The date has been set for Groton Area's 2025 Homecoming - September 5th, 2025!
Due to the Extreme Cold Warning in effect and the forecast for dangerously cold wind chills tomorrow, the Groton Area School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, and OST will be closed.
Be Safe. Be Warm.
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 20th:
- JH/JV Wrestling @ Redfield (5:30pm)
Tuesday, the 21st:
- Wrestling Triangular @ Clark vs. Hamlin (6pm)
- Girls Basketball vs. Northwestern (JV at 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH Boys Basketball vs. Northwestern (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm)
- JH Wrestling @ Simmons Middle School (Aberdeen - 4pm)
Thursday, the 23rd:
- Doubleheader @ Milbank (JV Girls @ 4pm, C Girls/JV Boys @ 5pm, Varsity Girls @ 6:30pm, Varsity Boys at 7:45pm)
Friday, the 24th:
- Wrestling Dual vs. Deuel (AAU @ 5:30pm, Varsity @ 6pm - arena)
- Girls Wrestling @ Pierre (4pm)
- JH Boys Basketball vs. Redfield (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm - old gym)
Saturday, the 25th:
- Wrestling @ Kingsbury County (10am)
- GBB C Jamboree in Groton (10am)
Good Luck Tiger Athletes!!
If you cannot make the trek to the Corn Palace today in Mitchell, you can watch it online. There will be a one-time charge of $15 for the day, which will get you access to the whole slate of games for the Girls Hanson Classic.
https://beavers.liveticket.tv/ or simply: beavers.liveticket.tv
Game time is 4:00PM vs. Dakota Valley!
Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!
If you cannot make the trip to Dakota Valley today to cheer on the Boys Basketball Team, here are some links to watch the games:
www.gdillive.com
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/north-sioux-city/organization/19940/dakota-valley-high-school
C Game is at 2:00PM, JV Game is at 3:15PM, and Varsity to follow around 4:30PM.
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Dear Groton Area Elementary Families,
We are writing to inform you OST will be open on January 24. The hours of operation for that day will be 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please note that students will need to bring their own lunch. However, we will be providing two snacks throughout the day.
If you plan to send your child to OST on January 24, kindly contact Jenn or the office to confirm your child's attendance.
Thank you, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Brett Schwan
Groton Area Elementary School Family Game Night is almost here!!!
