This Week in Tiger Nation:
Monday, May 18th:
⛳NEC Girls Golf in Groton (10am)
🥎Softball @ Redfield (JV @ 4:30pm, Varsity @ 6pm)
Tuesday, May 19th:
👮5th Grade D.A.R.E Graduation (2pm - HS Gym)
🥎Softball @ Deuel (Varsity @ 4pm, JV to follow)
Wednesday, May 20th:
🚌Last Day of School! (12pm dismissal)
👟HS Track @ Warner (PV & Javelin @ 9:30am, Field Events @ 11am, Running Events @ 1pm)
⛳SDHSAA Region 1A Girls Golf @ Dell Rapids (9am)
Thursday, May 21st:
☀️Staff Development Day
👟HS Track @ Webster Last Chance Meet (PV & Javelin @ 10:30am, Field Events @ 12pm, Running Events @ 1:30pm)
Friday, May 22nd:
📣2026-27 Cheer Tryouts (10am-2pm Arena)
Happy Summer, Tiger Nation! ☀️🐯
Due to forecasted weather, the Dial-A-Move Last Chance Track Meet has been moved to Wednesday May 20th at the Warner Athletic Complex. Start times will be the same.
9:30 - Boys/Girls Javelin & Boys Pole Vault
11:00 - Field Events
1:00 - Running Events
McKenna Tietz had an unforgettable day at the NEC Track Meet in Milbank, bringing home FOUR conference championships and rewriting the record books!🏃♀️🔥
🥇 100m Hurdles – 15.66
🥇 300m Hurdles – 45.78
➡️ Broke her own GHS school record of 46.18.
➡️ New NEC record, breaking the previous mark of 46.54 set by Taylor Thue of Milbank in 2016.
🥇 4x200m Relay – 1:47.29 (Tietz, Traphagen, Dunker, Krause)
➡️ New NEC Record, breaking the previous record 1:49.09 set by Redfield-Doland in 2010 (Albrecht, Clement, Jankord, Suchor)
🥇 4x400m Relay – 4:11.14 (Tietz, Traphagen, Krause, Warrington)
A dominant performance from McKenna across the board and a huge day for Tiger Track & Field. Way to compete and represent GHS at a high level! 🐅👏
🥇 100m Hurdles – 15.66
🥇 300m Hurdles – 45.78
➡️ Broke her own GHS school record of 46.18.
➡️ New NEC record, breaking the previous mark of 46.54 set by Taylor Thue of Milbank in 2016.
🥇 4x200m Relay – 1:47.29 (Tietz, Traphagen, Dunker, Krause)
➡️ New NEC Record, breaking the previous record 1:49.09 set by Redfield-Doland in 2010 (Albrecht, Clement, Jankord, Suchor)
🥇 4x400m Relay – 4:11.14 (Tietz, Traphagen, Krause, Warrington)
A dominant performance from McKenna across the board and a huge day for Tiger Track & Field. Way to compete and represent GHS at a high level! 🐅👏
The relay team of Makenna Krause, Rylee Dunker, Taryn Traphagen, and McKenna Tietz set a new Northeast Conference Record in the 4x200m Relay with an incredible time of 1:47.29!🏃♀️🔥 The previous record of 1:49.09 was set in 2010 by Albrecht, Clement, Jankord, and Suchor of Redfield-Doland. What an amazing accomplishment for these girls and a testament to their hard work, speed, and teamwork all season long. Congratulations ladies!! 🐅👏
🏃♂️🔥 Congratulations to GHS Senior Jayden Schwan on an incredible performance at the NEC Track Meet yesterday! Jayden broke the GHS school record in the 3200m run with a time of 10:04.87, surpassing the previous 51-year-old record of 10:04.90 set by Rick Kammerer in 1975.
Not only did Jayden rewrite the record books, he also brought home:
🥇 1st Place – 3200m Run (10:04.87)
🥇 1st Place – 1600m Run (4:35.89)
An outstanding accomplishment and a testament to Jayden’s hard work, determination, and dedication. Way to run, JD!! 🐅👏
Not only did Jayden rewrite the record books, he also brought home:
🥇 1st Place – 3200m Run (10:04.87)
🥇 1st Place – 1600m Run (4:35.89)
An outstanding accomplishment and a testament to Jayden’s hard work, determination, and dedication. Way to run, JD!! 🐅👏
Due to the wind conditions at the moment and for today, it has been decided to push back the NEC Track Meet start time. The new start times for today in Milbank:
- 3:30pm - Field Events
- 4:30pm - Track Events
- 3:30pm - Field Events
- 4:30pm - Track Events
It is D.A.R.E. time for the 5th graders!
D.A.R.E. graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the high school. Each year, the students receive a T-shirt as a reminder of all their hard work and accomplishments throughout the program.
Thank you to POET for purchasing the shirts, and thank you to the high school FACS class for keeping our T-shirt banner up to date. It is always fun to see all of them displayed together!
🚨 Sway Concussion Testing for the 2026-27 School Year 🚨
✅If you are CURRENTLY in grades 6, 8, and 10 and plan on participating in sports next school year, please attend ONE of the following testing days:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
📅 Monday, May 18
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ Right after school in the gym
⌛ Testing should only take about 30 minutes.
📲 If you have NOT competed in sports this year, please register on Bound before testing (there is a form you need to e-sign giving permission to test).
📱 If you HAVE competed this year, you only need to bring your phone to complete the testing. A limited number of devices will be available for students to use if needed.
📞Contact Mrs. Hubbart or Mrs. Sperry if you have questions.
✅If you are CURRENTLY in grades 6, 8, and 10 and plan on participating in sports next school year, please attend ONE of the following testing days:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
📅 Monday, May 18
📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ Right after school in the gym
⌛ Testing should only take about 30 minutes.
📲 If you have NOT competed in sports this year, please register on Bound before testing (there is a form you need to e-sign giving permission to test).
📱 If you HAVE competed this year, you only need to bring your phone to complete the testing. A limited number of devices will be available for students to use if needed.
📞Contact Mrs. Hubbart or Mrs. Sperry if you have questions.
The JH Girls also had a Record-Breaking Day at the Junior High NEC Meet today in Groton! The 8th Grade 4 x 100m Relay Team of Libby Johnson, Andi Iverson, Rowan Patterson, and Kinley Sandness ran a time of 56.58, to claim the 8th grade school record! The record was previously held by Katie Koehler, Audrey Wanner, Heather Lone, and McKenzie Menzia in 2013, with a time of 57.64! Congratulations, Ladies!! 🏃♀️🐾
Also, Kinley Sandness snagged the 7th Grade 200m Dash School Record by over a second by clocking a time of 28.20. It was previously held by McKenzie Menzia in 2012, with a time of 29.26! Way to run, Kinley!! 🐯👟
Also, Kinley Sandness snagged the 7th Grade 200m Dash School Record by over a second by clocking a time of 28.20. It was previously held by McKenzie Menzia in 2012, with a time of 29.26! Way to run, Kinley!! 🐯👟
It was a Record-Breaking Day for the Tigers in Groton for the Junior High Northeast Conference Track Meet! 🔥The 8th Grade 4 x 200m Relay Team of Trey Tietz, Trayce Schelle, Ivan Schwan, and Ryder Schwan not only broke the 8th Grade School Record, but also broke the 8th Grade NEC Meet Record with a time of 1:43.10. The record was previously held by Ryder Schwan, Keegan Kucker, Kyson Kucker, and Anthony Tracy in 2025 at 1:44.44. Congratulations, Gentlemen! 🏃♂️🐾
Also, in the 8th Grade Boys Division, Ryder Schwan captured the 200m Dash School 8th Grade Record and the 8th Grade NEC Meet Record by clocking a time of 23.80! The record was previously held by Lucas Hinman with a time of 24.24. Way to run, Ryder!! 🐯👟
Also, in the 8th Grade Boys Division, Ryder Schwan captured the 200m Dash School 8th Grade Record and the 8th Grade NEC Meet Record by clocking a time of 23.80! The record was previously held by Lucas Hinman with a time of 24.24. Way to run, Ryder!! 🐯👟
Our Groton Area Girls Golf Team is on their home course today for the Groton Invitational!🏌️♀️Other schools participating are: Aberdeen Roncalli, Madison, Milbank, Redfield, and Sisseton. Have a great day on the course, ladies! Have fun and good luck!🐯💛
Follow along on Golf Genius with GGID: G26GI ⛳️
🏃♂️🐯🏃♀️ Middle School Track & Field heads to Warner this Thursday, May 14th for their final meet of the season! Field Events begin at 4pm, Running Events begin at 5pm.
This group has put together a season full of growth, determination, and success. From personal records to learning new events and competing with confidence, our athletes have continued to improve every meet. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and team spirit have made this a season to be proud of! Finish the season strong, Tigers! 💛🖤
This group has put together a season full of growth, determination, and success. From personal records to learning new events and competing with confidence, our athletes have continued to improve every meet. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and team spirit have made this a season to be proud of! Finish the season strong, Tigers! 💛🖤
Our Groton Area Tiger Track and Field Team is headed to the Northeast Conference Meet on Thursday, May 14th in Milbank! 👟Other Conference Schools competing: Aberdeen Roncalli, Britton-Hecla, Clark/Willow Lake, Deuel, Hamlin, Milbank, Redfield, Sisseton, Tiospa Zina, and Webster Area. Good Luck Tigers - Work hard, chase after those NEC Records and most importantly, Have Fun! ☀️🐯
This Week in Tiger Nation:
Monday, the 11th:
⛳Girls Golf @ Groton (10am)
👟NEC JH Track @ Groton (12pm field events, 12:30pm running events
🥎Softball vs. Sioux Valley (Varsity at 4pm, JV to follow)
Tuesday, the 12th:
🥎Softball @ Milbank (JV @ 4:30pm, Varsity to follow)
Thursday, the 14th:
👟NEC Track @ Milbank (2pm field events, 3pm running events)
👟MS Track @ Warner (4pm field events, 5pm running events)
Saturday, the 16th:
🎓Class of 2026 Graduation (2pm)
Have a great week, Tiger Nation!🖤🐯💛
Monday, the 11th:
⛳Girls Golf @ Groton (10am)
👟NEC JH Track @ Groton (12pm field events, 12:30pm running events
🥎Softball vs. Sioux Valley (Varsity at 4pm, JV to follow)
Tuesday, the 12th:
🥎Softball @ Milbank (JV @ 4:30pm, Varsity to follow)
Thursday, the 14th:
👟NEC Track @ Milbank (2pm field events, 3pm running events)
👟MS Track @ Warner (4pm field events, 5pm running events)
Saturday, the 16th:
🎓Class of 2026 Graduation (2pm)
Have a great week, Tiger Nation!🖤🐯💛
Calling all current 5th–11th grade girls in Groton — come give wrestling a shot! 💛🖤
Whether you’ve never stepped on a mat or you’re just curious, this is a great chance to try something new, build confidence, and be part of a growing sport. Wrestling is for everyone—no experience needed!
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍GHS Wrestling Room
Meet the coaches, get a feel for a practice, learn what wrestling is all about, and ask any questions you have.
Be strong. Be fearless. Be a Tiger Wrestler. 🐯
Whether you’ve never stepped on a mat or you’re just curious, this is a great chance to try something new, build confidence, and be part of a growing sport. Wrestling is for everyone—no experience needed!
📅 Monday, May 11th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍GHS Wrestling Room
Meet the coaches, get a feel for a practice, learn what wrestling is all about, and ask any questions you have.
Be strong. Be fearless. Be a Tiger Wrestler. 🐯
Our 7th and 8th graders will be participating in the Northeast Conference Junior High Track Meet on Monday, May 11th in Groton! Other NEC Schools are: Aberdeen Roncalli, Britton-Hecla, Clark/Willow Lake, Deuel, Hamlin, Milbank, Redfield, Sisseton, Tiospa Zina, Webster Area. Attached you will find the NEC Records as well. It is forecasted to be a beautiful day - let's have ourselves a day, Tigers!! 🐯👟🐾
It was a record-breaking day today at the Middle School Track Meet in Hamlin! The 8th grade team of Kyson Kucker, Keegan Kucker, Liam Lord, and Trey Tietz clocked a time of 3:53.5 in the 4x400m Relay, breaking the 8th Grade School Record of 3:54.74. The record was previously held by Lee Williams, Johnny Doeden, Thomas Cranford, and Austin Jones in 2016. Way to run, boys!!🐯🔥🏃🏼
Our Groton Area Lady Tiger Golf Squad is back on the course today at 10am in Aberdeen at Lee Park for the Roncalli Invitational! The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day for golf!☀️ Follow along on Golf Genius with GGID: G26RHS
Play hard and have fun, girls!🏌️♀️🐯
Attention Groton Area OST Families
We hope you are enjoying the spring season and are looking forward to summer! We are excited to announce that Summer OST will begin on Tuesday, May 26.
As we prepare for the start of our summer program, we kindly ask that all families make sure any current OST bills or tuition balances are paid in full before their child attends Summer OST. Clearing outstanding balances helps us continue providing quality programming and ensures a smooth start for all participants.
If you have questions about your account balance or need assistance with payment arrangements, please contact us as soon as possible.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a fun and successful summer with your children!
Big thank you to POET of Groton for visiting our 3rd graders about sharing a message about Earth Day and protecting our environment!
The students were so excited to take home their very own Black Hills Spruce Tree to plant.
