The Groton Elementary Student Council is proud to announce the dress-up days for JK-5 students during Homecoming week (September 16-20, 2024). Please note that Grades 6-12 have separate dress-up days.
Elementary Dress-up Days
● Monday (Sept. 16): Pajama day
● Tuesday (Sept. 17): Class Color day
● Wednesday (Sept. 18): Future Job day (dress like what you want to be when you get older!)
● Thursday (Sept. 19): Sports/Jersey day
● Friday (Sept. 20): Spirit Day (Groton Tiger/black and yellow gear) Join us in dressing up for the week and spreading the homecoming spirit! Go Tigers!
Good Morning Groton Area Elementary Families,
Just a quick reminder that we are now using Parent Portal for our new lunch program. Through Parent Portal, you can view your family's lunch balances as well as student grades. If you haven't signed up yet, please contact the office for more information.
Thank you,
Mr. Brett Schwan
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 9th:
- JH Football vs. Webster (AT LANGFORD - 4pm)
- JV Football vs. Webster (AT LANGFORD - 5pm)
- JH Golf @ Sioux Valley (2pm)
Tuesday, the 10th:
- Cross Country @ Britton/Hecla (4pm)
- Boys Soccer vs. JVC (4pm)
- Volleyball vs. Webster (7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity @ 7:15pm)
Thursday, the 12th:
- Boys Golf in Groton (10am)
- Volleyball vs. Aberdeen Roncalli (7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity @ 7:15pm)
Friday, the 13th:
- Football @ Milbank (7pm)
Saturday, the 14th:
- Girls Soccer vs. Vermillion (1pm)
- Boys Soccer vs. Vermillion (2:30pm)
- JH VB at Matchbox Tournament
Good Luck, Tigers!
Our 2024 Homecoming Theme is GAME SHOWS!
✨Dance Team Tryout Information!✨
Good Afternoon OST Families,
Please remember to check your student folders in the commons area for our "new" registration forms (required by the State) and updated billing information. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Brett Schwan or Jennifer Kunze.
Thank you!
Just a reminder that homecoming clothing orders are due Thursday Sept 5th!
Order online or pick up an order form from the high school!
Go Tigers!
If you are heading to Edgeley, ND tonight for JH and JV football, please note that you will have to pay admissions!
Adults - $6 / Students - $4
Head over to Webster early for a tasty meal and to support Webster Robotics on Friday, prior to the football game!
This Week in Tiger Sports (September 2nd - 7th):
Monday, the 2nd:
- Boys Soccer vs. Mitchell (1pm)
- Girls Soccer vs. Mitchell (3pm)
Tuesday, the 3rd:
- HS Volleyball vs. Ipswich (Arena - C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity @ 7:15pm)
- JH Volleyball vs. Ipswich (Old Gym - 7th grade @ 5pm, 8th grade @ 6pm)
- Boys Golf @ Lee Park in Aberdeen (10am)
- JH FB @ Edgeley (EEK) (5pm)
- JV FB @ Edgeley (EEK) (6:30pm)
Thursday, the 5th:
- Cross Country @ Redfield (10am)
- Volleyball @ Sisseton (7th @ 4pm, 8th/C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity @ 7:15pm)
Friday, the 6th:
- Football @ Webster (7pm)
Saturday, the 7th:
- Girls Soccer @ West Central (12pm)
- Boys Soccer @ West Central (2pm)
- C Volleyball @ Matchbox Tournament (9am)
Good Luck, Tigers!
We are so excited to have our new Bertec Equipment set up in our Health Science Lab at the high school! We cannot wait to see what our students are able to do!
Congratulations to the Groton Boys Golf Team on winning the Northeast Conference Tournament by 3 strokes today in Hankinson at Dakota Winds!
🏌️♂️Brevin Fliehs -3rd (79), Carter Simon - 5th(82), Logan Pearson - 6th(82), Jace Johnson - 8th(84), JD Schwan - 18th(99).
Way to golf, Tigers!🐯⛳️
Good afternoon, Groton Area Elementary parents!
Just a quick reminder: if you need to change your child’s plans for the end of the day, please call the school office to let us know. We share the updated dismissal information with all teachers at the end of the day.
Thank you!
Brett Schwan, Principal
Homecoming is September 20th!
Paper forms are available at the high school for pick up and will be sent home with elementary students. This year there is an option to order online: https://bkcustoms.chipply.com/2024tigershomecoming/
Have orders in by September 5th!
August 26th - 31st in Tiger Sports:
Tuesday, August 27th:
- NEC Boys Golf at Dakota Winds (10am)
Thursday, August 29th:
- Volleyball @ Hamlin (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity @ 7:15pm)
Friday, August 30th:
- Football vs. Mobridge/Pollock (7pm)
Saturday, August 31st:
- C/JV Volleyball @ Matchbox
Good Luck, Tigers!
Schedule Change: There will NOT be JH volleyball games at Hamlin on Thursday, the 29th.
- C at 5pm
- JV at 6pm
- Varsity at 7:15pm
ANOTHER clothing store for all you Tiger Supporters.🐯This one is the team store for the volleyball team!
https://cfpromo.chipply.com/grotonvolleyball/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1nCRAml_32ZTTo3XyPxu893Liw4e-feQa1Xw54toCm8r_rI4vqQI5AwXU_aem_Qy3ASITqyb3JdC5DkCw48g Happy Shopping! Go Tigers!
TIGER FANS : There is less than a week left to get your Groton Tiger gear with the school’s brand-new logo! Don’t let your child (or yourself) miss out! Many styles and colors to pick from. The boys basketball team store closes Thursday, August 29th at midnight.
Here is the link to the store: https://stores.inksoft.com/groton_area_school_2024/shop/home
Tomorrow our soccer teams play at St. Thomas More. Girls play at 12PM CST and boys play at 2PM CST.
The link for tomorrow's GIRLS soccer game: https://youtu.be/aMyq6zqYAwg
Unfortunately, the boys game will not be livestreamed.
Good Luck, Tigers!
Update: the original livestream technology is not working. Good news: the girls are up 3-1 at halftime and we have a new link🐯⚽️ Good Luck to our Girls and Boys Soccer teams tonight as they play at Belle Fourche.
For those watching from home, here is a new link!
https://www.sporfie.com/event/-O50bPO4Lh5WZ_9fAOSv?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAAwXB0Q5DMAAAwC8aFiYsWRZkMQtibK30RdpS7TCmDeHrd8eVmuRZ13vx7TQ5jTMTjUbHQQdZYO%2FLHX8ScmWE9qK%2BRCsquUHalCNoBMnr5nm56W5t59Rvc8Fx%2BAPSpywSpCS8sESBrNDOyLa6ViLLhxLwufsNUKfCh7TCzVB5cQ45mFF6qBly8LFvufVe%2F6PSLIWUAAAA&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR39ygk8dU3vaLGqVsBcfIibXbhS4iSZ4G6Pbyw94MsXJtiWQzBeVt5SBWc_aem_ALRWhVrZN-dfZ8a1lgh4Uw&ai=&_branch_match_id=1355676603569776232
Go get 'em, Tigers!🐯⚽️