Reminder tomorrow is the first day of the Groton summer strength and conditioning program. 11th and 12th graders report to the weight room at 7 AM, 10th and 9th graders report to the weight room at 8 AM and 7th and 8th graders report to the weight room at 9 AM. Each session will be one hour. Tomorrow is an instructional day only. Please make sure that you wear tennis shoes to the weight room. No money is required tomorrow he will pick up a waiver build out over the weekend and return it on Monday with the fee of $100 to join the program. If you have any questions please contact Coach Dolan
if you have any questions contact Coach Dolan at 605 824 4161. Special thanks to Justin Hanson for the flyer.
Good Morning. The elementary track and field day scheduled for Friday, May 13, has been canceled due to poor field/track conditions as well as the predicted forecast for additional rain this evening. We still plan to have our normal picnic style lunch. Please let your child's teacher know through class Dojo or email if you no longer plan to attend lunch. Thank you!
The girls golf invitational schedule to be played at Olive Grove GC on Monday, May 9 has been canceled due to the course being too wet for play.
Today’s junior high track meet scheduled at Roncalli has been canceled.
The JH track meet scheduled for Monday, May 2 in Aberdeen has been moved to Ipswich and will begin at 4:00 PM.
Tomorrow’s junior high track meet scheduled at Britton Hecla has been postponed.
Tuesday’s varsity track meet at Britton Hecla has been canceled and will not be made up at a later date.
The varsity track meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at Britton has been canceled.
The varsity track meet scheduled for today, 4/12/22, in Clear Lake has been canceled.
Tomorrow’s junior high track meet scheduled at Milbank has been postponed, there are no further details at this time.
The Groton invitational track meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 12 has been canceled.
Update: Large Group Music Contest in Aberdeen is not canceled and is being held as planned. All high school music students will load the bus at 10:35 AM and leave at 10:50 AM. The band will still perform at 1:20 PM. The choir will perform TBA (Contest officials will fit us into the schedule where they can). All music students will need to bring some lunch money to eat in Aberdeen.
Due to the road conditions, the Groton Area School District will be opening 2 hours late on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. There will be no 8:30 AM preschool. OST will be opening at 7:00 AM. Please drive carefully.
KG Roundup is scheduled for April 1, 2022.
Groton Area Tigers advance to State A Tournament in Rapid City. 63-48. Way to go, Tigers!
Let’s Celebrate Reading
February 28-March 4th
All Groton Area Elementary students are invited to participate in a celebration of reading and the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss!
Students may dress according to each day’s theme, which corresponds with a Dr. Seuss book! BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!
Monday, February 28th- The Places You’ll Go
Wear a college shirt!
Tuesday, March 1st- Fox in Socks
Wear crazy and mismatched socks!
Wednesday, March 2nd- Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
The Cat in the Hat
Wear stripes and/or a crazy hat!
Thursday, March 3rd-Sleep Book
Wear pajamas or comfy clothes.
Friday, March 4th- Green Eggs and Ham
Wear something Green!
Dear Parents and Families,
I’m sending my sincere gratitude for making our Book Fair an outstanding success!
If your child missed out on the Fair (or already finished every new book), there’s still time to shop! Our Book Fair will continue online through March 2nd. Your online purchases benefit our school. Click below to shop our Fair:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grotonelementary
Thank you!!
Mrs. Dunker
Due to the weather and road conditions, the Groton Area School District will be opening two hours late on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. There will be no 8:30 AM preschool. OST will be open at 7:00 AM. Buses will run on plowed roads only.
Thank you.
The boys basketball game vs. Tiospa Zina has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 23 as a "Varsity Only" game beginning at 6:00 PM at Groton Area High School.