The 4th grade classes have been working hard on their play, “Ranita the Frog Princess.” This has been a long standing tradition, and the 4th graders look forward to it every year!
OST students enjoyed their treats from Mrs Kunze. They also seemed to like pajama day as well! Merry Christmas from OST.
Mr. Gerlach's 4th grade students enjoyed some time on the bowling lanes for PE class. Thank you Jungle Lanes for having us!!!
Each year our FCCLA chapter sponsors several local Angel Tree tags. This year these officers had a great time shopping for four kids and are so grateful to be part of making their Christmas a little brighter!
Good Afternoon,
We’re pleased to let you know that OST will be open during Christmas break on the following days from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM:
December 23
December 26
December 27
December 30
On December 31, OST will be open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
If you haven’t already, please contact the school to let us know if your children will be attending.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 16th:
- JV Wrestling @ Madison (5pm)
- JH Wrestling @ Webster (4:30pm)
- JH GBB @ Sisseton (one combined game @ 4pm)
Tuesday, the 17th:
- Doubleheader vs. Sisseton
(C Boys & JV Girls @ 4pm / C Girls & JV Boys @ 5pm / Varsity Girls @ 6:30pm / Varsity Boys to follow)
Thursday, the 19th:
- NEC Wrestling Tournament @ Groton (4pm)
- JH GBB @ Roncalli (one combined game @ 4pm @ Roncalli Elementary)
Friday, the 20th:
- Doubleheader vs. West Central
(C Boys & JV Girls @ 4pm / C Girls & JV Boys @ 5pm / Varsity Girls @ 6:30pm / Varsity Boys to follow)
Saturday, the 21st:
- Boys Wrestling at Sioux Valley (10am)
- Girls Wrestling @ South Border - Ashley, ND (9am)
Happy Holidays, Tiger Nation!!
The Juniors and Seniors were able to listen to two presenters regarding the Build Dakota Scholarship. This is a full ride scholarship for eligible programs through our tech schools in South Dakota. Melissa Waldner from Lake Area Technical College and Arin Winger with Muth Electric. More information about the scholarships can be found here: https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/.
Congratulations to the following students for being selected as December MS/HS Students of the Month!
Back Left: Ryder Johnson ( 11th), Elizabeth Fliehs (12th), Elizabeth Cole ( 9th), Kira Clocksene (10th)
Front Left: Aspen Beto (8th), Victoria Schuster (6th), Amelia Ewalt (7th)
Some HOSA students received some hand-on skills training in the areas of pharmacy, phlebotomy, clinical nursing and respiratory therapy today at the HOSA Huron Mini-Camp
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 9th:
- JH GBB vs. Northwestern (1 combined 6-quarter game @ 6:30 PM)
- JH Wrestling @ Sisseton (5pm)
Tuesday, the 10th:
- JH Wrestling @ Pierre (4pm)
Friday, the 13th:
- Doubleheader @ Hamlin (C Boys/JV Girls @ 4pm, JV Boys @ 5pm, Varsity Girls @ 6pm, Varsity Boys @ 7:45pm)
- Girls Wrestling @ Rapid City
Saturday, the 14th:
- Girls Wrestling @ Rapid City
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Students in Mr. Donley's Technical Education courses are getting the opportunity to learn about heavy equipment operation using a state-of-the art Tenstar Pedestal simulator. The Groton Area School District is a member of the Northern Hi Tech Consortium, a group of schools that pool federal grant resources to purchase high-end industry grade equipment that rotates through the member schools providing our students with important opportunities for exposure to a wide-range of potential career paths.
https://tenstarsimulation.com/simulation/track-excavator/
Please join us for our annual Christmas Family Movie Day, presented by the Groton Area Elementary PAC!
This year, we are excited to feature Tim Allen's The Santa Clause. The movie will play on Sunday, December 8, starting at 3:00 PM, with doors opening at 2:15 PM.
Admission: Free will donation
Snacks: Complimentary water and popcorn
Extras: Candy canes available for purchase (2 for $1)
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of holiday cheer!
The Sports Medicine classes spent the morning at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell learning more about the structure of their exercise science and athletic training programs.
They got a tour, spoke with faculty and were able to ask questions to a student panel.
The Healthcare Career Exploration class switched gears today to learn about healthcare options in veterinary services from Dr. Heather Lerseth-Fliehs.
Learning and practicing suturing techniques was a highlight!
Kindergarten students recently rehearsed, and performed their Thanksgiving day play.
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 2nd:
- JH/JV Wrestling @ Faulkton (5:30pm)
- JH GBB @ Clark/Willow Lake (in Clark - 7th @ 6pm, 8th @ 7pm)
Tuesday, the 3rd:
- JH GBB vs Redfield (7th @ 6:15pm, 8th @ 7:15pm)
Thursday, the 5th:
- MS/HS Christmas Concert (7pm)
Friday, the 6th:
- Girls Basketball vs. Timber Lake (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- Girls Wrestling @ Watertown (4pm)
Saturday, the 7th:
- Girls Wrestling @ Dell Rapids (9:30am)
- Boys Wrestling @ Clark (9am)
- JH GBB Jamboree in Groton (10am)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Sharon Zoellner knitted and delivered mittens for all of the Kindergarten through 2nd grade kids today. It takes her 6 hours to make one pair. The kids were thrilled with their mittens.
Schedule Changes for Winter Sports:
• Girls Basketball will play Timber Lake in GROTON on Friday, December 6th. (C Game will be at 5pm, JV at 6pm, with Varsity to follow.)
• There is NO girls’ basketball games on Tuesday, December 10th at James Valley Christian.
• There is NO wrestling triangular on Thursday, December 12th in Groton.
• Varsity GBB will play in the Hanson Classic on Saturday, January 18th in Mitchell.
• The Doubleheader with Dakota Valley will now just be a Boys Basketball game at Dakota Valley on Saturday, January 18th!
Go, Tigers!!
4th grade is learning about energy. They spent time creating circuit boards and lighting an LED light using copper, zinc, and potatoes.
The Kindergarten classes enjoyed watching the classic movie “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and then sharing a feast of popcorn, pretzels, toast and jelly beans just like the Peanuts characters!
