Groton Area School District

🏐It’s SDHSAA 2nd Round Region 1A Volleyball Tournament time in Groton! Come out and cheer on your Groton Area Tigers as they battle for a spot in the SDHSAA SoDak 16!🏐 📍 Location: Groton Area High School Arena 📅 Thursday, November 6th 🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM ⏰ Game Times: • 6:00 PM — #1 Groton Area vs. #4 Britton-Hecla • ~7:30 PM — #2 Aberdeen Roncalli vs. #3 Webster Area 🎟 Admission & Spectators: Adults – $6.00 | Students – $4.00 🚫 No passes will be accepted. 💻 Watch Live: • Groton High School Hudl: fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/groton/organization/12097/groton-high-school • GDI Live: GDILIVE.com • Hub City Radio (Fox Sports Aberdeen): youtube.com/@foxsportsaberdeen Let’s fill the gym with black and gold and cheer our Tigers on to victory! 💛🐯🖤 Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!

💙🩺 Groton Area HOSA is kicking off HOSA Week 2025! 🩺💙

We started the celebration this morning with a special proclamation from Mayor Scott Hanlon, officially declaring this week HOSA Week in Groton, South Dakota!

We’re so proud of our HOSA members for their dedication to health, leadership, and service — and we’re excited to celebrate all week long with activities that promote wellness and community spirit.

🧘‍♀️ Join us tonight at 7:00 PM in the GHS gym for free yoga, open to the public! It’s a great way to unwind, recharge, and kick off HOSA Week on a healthy note.

#GrotonAreaHOSA #HOSAWeek #FutureHealthProfessionals #Leadership #Service #Wellness

The Junior High Girls Basketball Game that was scheduled for this Friday, November 7th vs. Aberdeen Christian has been postponed to Tuesday, November 18th. There will be one 6-quarter game beginning at 6pm!

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, November 3rd: - JH Girls Basketball vs Warner (2 games - 6pm and 7pm) Thursday, November 6th: - Region 1A Volleyball in Groton (2 games, Groton plays at 6pm vs TBD) Friday, November 7th: - JH Girls Basketball vs Aberdeen Christian (1 game - 6 quarters @ 5pm) Have a great week, Tiger Nation!🐯

🏐Region Volleyball Update🏐 Your Groton Area Volleyball Team finished the regular season 24-5 and earned the #1 seed in Region 1A. With only 7 teams in the region, they received a first-round bye. Way to go, Tigers!! 💛🐯 The other 6 region schools will face off on Tuesday, November 4th at #2 seed Aberdeen Roncalli. The three winners will come to Groton on Thursday, November 6th for two games. -6:00PM - #1 Groton Area will play the winner of #4 Britton-Hecla/#5 Redfield. -Around 7:30PM, #2 Aberdeen Roncalli/#7 Milbank vs. #3 Webster Area/#6 Sisseton The two teams who win on Thursday will head to the SoDak 16! **More details to come after Tuesday night’s games at Roncalli. For now, get your black and gold gear ready for Thursday night to cheer on the Lady Tigers at 6pm! 📣🖤

🎶Congratulations to the following Groton Area students who will be showcasing their talents and performing at the 2025 SDHSAA All-State Chorus and Orchestra Concert.🎶 Back Row: Carlee Johnson (orchestra), Kira Clocksene, Logan Clocksene, Bradyn Wipf, Mya Feser Front Row: Aspen Beto, Novalea Warrington, Natalia Warrington, Tenley Frost Students - You’ve achieved something truly special. Being selected for All-State Chorus or Orchestra is a reflection of your incredible talent, dedication, and countless hours of hard work. You have earned this honor and we are so proud of you!✨🎼 The concert will be streamed on SDPB, tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st at 7pm, CST! https://www.sdpb.org/ chorusandorchestra

Groton Area HOSA's October Happenings

Our members have been busy exploring health careers, serving others, and growing as leaders through a wide variety of activities, including:

- Attending Avera All Access at Avera St. Luke’s 🏥
- Participating in HOSA Fall Launch at Lake Area Tech
- Hosting chapter meetings and planning competitive events for State Meeting
- Organizing Down Syndrome Awareness Night at the volleyball game 💙
- Sharing Halloween Safety tips with elementary students 🎃
- Helping with vision screenings at Pumpkin Fest 👓
- Offering Sodas and Shirleys for Seniors at the volleyball game 🥤
- Volunteering at Special Olympics Bowling 🎳
- Visiting residents at Avantara in Groton and Sun Dial Manor in Bristol 🩵
- Delivering Meals on Wheels to community members

The future of healthcare looks bright! 💉✨

#GrotonAreaHOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #ServiceLeadershipLearning

🏆Congratulations to our Groton Area Volleyball Team on becoming 2025 Co-NEC Conference Champions alongside Clark/Willow Lake and Hamlin! Each team finished 9-1 in the conference.🔥🏐 This group has shown incredible determination, sportsmanship, and unity — both on and off the court.🐯💛Congratulations to our Tiger players and coaches on an amazing achievement! 🌟

🌟 Groton Area HOSA Week • November 3–9, 2025 🌟

Next week we’re celebrating HOSA Week — a time dedicated to recognizing future health professionals and the impact of health science education! HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a global student organization that empowers future health leaders through service, learning, and leadership.

Our Groton Area HOSA chapter has an exciting week planned:
👕 Dress-Up Days all week to show school spirit and health awareness.
📜 Proclamation by Mayor Scott Hanlon officially recognizing HOSA Week in Groton.
🧘‍♀️ Free Community Yoga Session – open to all on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 PM in the old gym. Bring your own mat or towel; a limited number will be available. Freewill donations will go toward supporting families in need this holiday season.
🪥 Activities with Elementary and Middle School Students focused on health and hygiene to promote healthy habits and self-care.
❤️ Saturday Service Project – members will volunteer at the Salvation Army to wrap up a week of giving back.

We’re proud of our HOSA members for making a difference in our school and community. 💙

#GrotonAreaHOSA #HOSAWeek2025 #FutureHealthLeaders

Attention all 6th-12th graders: - On Tuesday, November 4 at 7 PM you are invited to come and learn more about GHS Wrestling! See the following form for more details!🤼🐯🤼‍♀️

✨Congratulations to GHS Volleyball Player, Chesney Weber, for reaching 1,000 career set assists during last night’s match against Milbank!🏐 As just a sophomore, her hustle, heart, and hands shine every time she steps on the court! Keep setting the standard high, Chesney — we’re proud of you!🐯 ✨

The Groton Area HOSA officers teamed up with residents at Sun Dial Manor in Bristol today to make ice cream in a bag! Lots of good conversation and laughs!

Come out and support your Groton Area Tigers Volleyball Team as we celebrate our four amazing seniors in their last regular season home game!🖤🏐💛 📅 Tonight, Tuesday, October 28th 📍 Groton Area Arena 🆚 Milbank 📋 Schedule: – C Game: 5:00 PM – JV Game: 6:00 PM – Varsity to Follow Jaedyn, Jerica, Rylee, and Talli - your hard work, leadership, and love for the game have left a lasting impact on your teammates and our community. Tonight we celebrate not just your accomplishments, but the example you have set for future Tigers. Congratulations, seniors — you’ve made us all proud! 🐯🏐 Let’s pack the gym in black and gold and show our seniors how proud we are of everything they’ve accomplished on and off the court! 🖤✨

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 27th: - Volleyball vs. Faulkton (JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Tuesday, the 28th: - Volleyball vs. Milbank (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!

Congratulations to all four of our State Cross Country participants on a great race today!👟🏃‍♂️ - Sophomore, Ryelle Gilbert, placed 22nd with a time of 19:55.37. (Top 25 receive a medal🏅) Nice work, Ryelle! - Senior, Jayden Schwan, finished 34th with a time of 17:33.08. - Junior, Kella Tracy, finished 54th with a time of 20:56.35. - Freshman, Riley Shellenberger, finished 100th with a personal best time of 19:20.09. 🌟What a season! Our cross country athletes ran with pride, passion, and perseverance all season long. Thank you for representing our school and community with excellence! You made us proud every step of the way!💛🐯🖤 Go, Tigers!

☀️Rise and Shine, Tiger Nation! It is STATE Cross Country Race Day!!🌟 We are so proud of our athletes for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performances all season long. Jayden, Kella, Ryelle, and Riley are ready to compete at the State Cross Country Meet in Huron! The races begin at Noon at Broadland Creek Golf Course. - Jayden and Riley begin their race at 12pm. - Kella and Ryelle race off at 1:30pm. Run with pride, run with purpose, and leave it all on the course today! Remember: you've already done the hard part - the training. Now go enjoy the run!🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Tiger Fans - If you are headed to Huron to cheer on the Tigers, find more information about the State Meet including a course map, and parking information here: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/ If you are cheering from home, join us in wishing our state qualifiers the best of luck as they represent Groton Area on the biggest stage! 🏆 GOOD LUCK, TIGERS!!💛🐯🖤

🏆Congratulations to six Groton Area Soccer Players for earning SDHSSCA All-State Honors. What an incredible honor to be recognized by Class A coaches and receive one of the highest honors in the state!🌟 - Sophomore, Karson Zak - First-Team - Senior, Gage Sippel - First-Team - Senior, Jerica Locke - First-Team - Senior, Mia Crank - First-Team - Senior, Jaedyn Penning - First-Team - Junior, McKenna Tietz - Honorable Mention Congratulations, Tigers!!🐯🖤

Members of Groton Area HOSA attended the HOSA Fall Launch at Lake Area Tech today! 🚐💨 It was a day full of leadership development, networking and career exploration. Students connected with other HOSA members from across northeast South Dakota and gained valuable insights into the wide range of opportunities available in the healthcare field. 💪💉🧬 #GrotonAreaHOSA

🏈It’s time, Tiger Nation — playoff season is here! Come support your Groton Area Tigers as they take the field in the first round of the SDHSAA Playoffs! 🗓 Thursday, October 23rd 🕖 7:00 PM Kickoff 📍 Clark, SD 🆚 Clark/Willow Lake Let’s fill the stands in gold and black and bring that Tiger Pride on the road! 🐯 Leave it all on the field, Tigers! Play Hard, Have Fun, and Good Luck! 🖤💛 Let’s go, Tigers!!