Groton Area School District

Attention JH Girls Basketball fans.....if you plan on attending tomorrow’s JH game at Waubay you must wear a facial covering.

The boys basketball schedule for today is as follows....JV game at 1:30 and varsity to follow. Mask are encouraged.

Restrictions for girls basketball game in Britton on December 11, 2020. Attendance is limited to those on a pre-defined pass list. If you are planning to attend, please email Coach Locke at grandslam@nvc.net. Students in grades 6-12 do not need to be on the list but should inform the ticket takers at the game they're students at Groton Area. There will be no concessions at the game.

Due to health concerns in Webster there will be no JH GBB tomorrow morning vs Webster.

JH GBB - There have been numerous changes to the JH - GBB schedule for the upcoming weeks. Please check for changes on the ACTIVITIES CALENDAR on the schools website. Go Tigers!

It's going to be a great week! Remember to be diligent in self monitoring for symptoms of Covid-19. Stay home when you're sick or believe you've been exposed. Wash your hands. Mask up when you're within 6' of someone else. Take care of yourself and your community.

The Girls JH Basketball game scheduled for 11/23 vs Britton-Hecla has been canceled.

The girls JH BB game vs Langford on 11-12 is canceled. We will try to make this game up at a later date.

Due to the weather forecast and Winter Storm Warning issued for our region tomorrow, there will be no school at Groton Area on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Reminders for the Northwestern Volleyball Match: All students in grades 6th-12th may attend (ticket is required) All other spectators will be limited to close family of student-athletes Four (4) tickets per student-athlete must be distributed Please write the name and level of the athlete on the back of the ticket One of these tickets will be required for each child in 5th grade and under Children in 5th grade and under must always be accompanied by an adult If you are attending middle school matches and do not have a ticket for a C-team, Junior Varsity, or Varsity athlete, please leave after middle school matches have concluded Upon completion of the player’s event, family members are strongly encouraged to leave the facility to improve social distancing Please avoid congregation and exit as quickly as possible Everyone attending, including players and coaches when not participating, will wear a mask Logistics: Please use angle parking to increase parking availability for all fans when parking directly south of the school Fans who have paid for an annual activity pass will be admitted, but a ticket is still required The fee for fans will be $5 for adults and $3 for students in grades 6-12 Fans attending only middle school matches will not be charged admission, but a ticket is still required to enter Middle school volleyball spectators will use the northeast entrance to the school, closest to the auxiliary gym High school volleyball spectators will use the main lobby entrance to the school Ticket takers will be inside the entrance door The northwest door to the school will be reserved for coaches, athletes, and officials only The northeast door, to the high school student parking lot, will be reserved for middle school volleyball spectators Large format posters will take the place of individually printed volleyball programs These will be posted in multiple locations as you enter the facility and gymnasium As you enter, using your cell phone, please take a photo of the program to reference during the match CLARIFICATION Due to an overwhelming amount of questions and concern, please be aware of the following information: • Middle school spectators (northeast entrance) and high school spectators (school's main lobby entrance) will have separate entrances • Middle school spectators will not be charged admission • High school spectators will be charged $5 for adults and $3 for students • Tickets are required for all spectators (middle school and high school) • Middle school spectators are required to leave upon the completion of their student-athlete's match • High school spectators are strongly encouraged to attend ONLY their student-athlete's match • MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SPECTATORS! Schedule 5:00 - C Team (main gym) 6:00 - JV (main gym) 7:00 - Varsity (main gym)

As we enter into a new week of school, remember to be diligent in self monitoring for symptoms of Covid-19. Stay home when you're sick. Wash your hands. Mask up when you're within 6' of someone else. Take care of yourself and your community.

Groton Area Elementary Students and Families: Support our school and shop our SCHOLASTIC ONLINE BOOK FAIR Oct. 5th - Oct. 18th https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grotonareaelementaryschool

Attention VB fans. Only parents of members of the team will be able to attend the Groton VB match @ Milbank on 10/15. If you are planning on attending you must submit your name to Coach Hanson. Only people on list can purchase tickets at the door. Again only parents may attend, no siblings, no grandparents, etc...will be allowed in.

Tonight’s VB schedule is as follows. One combined JH match at 5 pm, JV match at 6 pm and varsity to follow. All matches will be played in the GHS Arena.

The JH and JV Football games scheduled for today at Aberdeen Roncalli have been cancelled.

Attention Tiger fans....as of now there are no restrictions on attending tomorrow nights VB match at Leola-Frederick.

Fall Elementary Book Fair has gone Online!!!

Groton Area Elementary Picture Day

Due to the weather conditions, today's cross country meet at Sisseton has been canceled.

As of 9/30 there are no restrictions on fans who attend the Groton Tigers football game vs roncalli this Friday at Swisher Field. If this changes we will let everyone know.