Groton Area School District

The weather certainly didn’t stop the first annual Groton Area HOSA & FCS Remembrance Dinner from being a huge success! ❄️✨

Those who braved the snow and cold enjoyed an evening full of fun as they guessed their way through their dinner menu options—leading to plenty of surprises and even more laughter throughout the night!

One of the most amazing parts of the evening was the generosity shown by our community. Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event, over $700 was raised for The Pantry in Groton. ❤️

Thank you to all who helped make this meaningful and memorable night possible! We can’t wait for next year’s event!

The 34th Annual South Dakota North Area Honor Band will present their concert on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Admission prices for the concert are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students.

Dr. Larry Peterson, Director of Bands at Marshall High School in Marshall, MN and former Director of Bands at Huron High School and Augustana University, is the guest conductor for this year's event.

Groton Area High School students Carlee Johnson (French Horn), Jayden Schwan (Trumpet), and Novalea Warrington (Flute) will be in this year's Honor Band.

Christmas cards, holiday treats, lunchtime cooking, and new friendships… The Transition Christmas Camp we attended was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! 🎄✨🎅🏼

The 4th grade enjoyed learning about dances from around the world. Students tried some of the dances and also shared dances from their different cultures!

🩺💉 Tonight, our HOSA students took an important step in building their emergency response skills by completing a Stop the Bleed class with Quintin Biermann.

Students learned hands-on techniques for controlling severe bleeding—skills that can save lives in critical situations!

A huge thank you to Quintin for sharing his expertise and helping empower our future healthcare professionals. 👏

#GrotonArea #HOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #StopTheBleed #CareerReady

Our Introduction to Sports Medicine students had an awesome day welcoming the 3rd and 4th grade classes into the arena! Students became the teachers as they led fun, hands-on activities focused on physical activity, movement skills and staying active in healthy ways 👟

Last Tuesday, amidst the blustery winter weather, Kindergarten–2nd grade had a very special visitor! Sharon Zoellner delivered 131 pairs of handmade knitted mittens for our students. Knitting is one of her favorite hobbies, and it takes about six hours to make just one pair. It makes her heart so happy knowing our kiddos will have warm hands this winter.

🧡 GROTON AREA HOSA • NOVEMBER RECAP 💙

November was a busy and impactful month for our Groton Area HOSA students! We are so proud of their leadership, compassion, and commitment to service. Here’s a look at what they accomplished:

✨ HOSA Week
Students celebrated with themed days, activities, and outreach focused on promoting future health professionals and raising awareness for health careers.

🏡 Nursing Home & Rosewood Court Visits
Members spent meaningful evenings engaging with residents—bringing conversation, games, and connection to our local long-term care communities.

🎳 Special Olympics Bowling
HOSA members assisted and cheered on athletes during Special Olympics Bowling, supporting an amazing group of competitors and building inclusive community spirit.

🧵 Tie-Blanket Making with FFA
HOSA partnered with FFA to make cozy tie blankets that will be donated to Midwest Street Medicine, offering warmth and comfort to those in need. True teamwork in action!

❤️ Salvation Army Service Projects
Students helped support a community project through the Salvation Army by helping at their Aberdeen facility and also volunteered as Bell Ringers, spreading holiday cheer while helping raise funds for local families.

We are incredibly proud of the heart our students continue to show each month. 💛

#GrotonArea #HOSA #FutureHealthProfessionals #CommunityService #TigerPride

This Week in Tiger Sports:

Monday, the 1st:
- Wrestling Kick-Off (Chili Supper at 6pm, Wrestling at 6:30pm - Old Gym)
- JH GBB vs. Clark/Willow Lake (One 6-quarter game at 6:15pm)

Tuesday, the 2nd:
- JH GBB @ Redfield (6:30pm)

Friday, the 5th:
- Girls Wrestling @ Watertown (4pm)

Saturday, the 6th:
- Girls Wrestling @ Dell Rapids (9am)
- Boys Wrestling @ Clark (9am)

Have a great week, Tiger Nation!

We’re proud to recognize the hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance of our athletes who earned NEC All-Conference football honors this season. 🏈
- Senior, Ryder Johnson - First Team
- Senior, Tucker Hardy - First Team
- Senior, Logan Warrington - Honorable Mention
- Senior, Karter Moody - Honorable Mention
- Senior Keegen Tracy - First Team

Thank you for representing Groton Area with pride. We’re proud of each one of you! Congratulations, Tigers!🐯

Due to the weather today, we have some postponements:
- JH GBB game vs. Aberdeen Roncalli has been postponed to a later date.
- Tiger vs. Tiger Wrestling Scrimmage will now be on Monday, December 1st. Chili Supper beginning at 6pm, scrimmage at 6:30pm in the old gym!

Attention Groton OST Families: OST will not be open on November 25 after school is dismissed at 12:00 PM.

A Thanksgiving Meal opportunity for our students and their families!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Groton Area School District!

Just a reminder there is no school on Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30.

OST will be open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break and look forward to seeing you all in December!

This Week in Tiger Sports:

Monday, the 24th:
- High School Girls Basketball Practice Begins!
- Fall Sports Awards Night (7pm - Old Gym)

Tuesday, the 25th:
- JH GBB vs. Roncalli (one 6-quarter game at 6pm)
- Tiger vs. Tiger Wrestling Scrimmage and Chili Feed (Supper @ 5pm, Wrestling @ 6pm)

Happy Thanksgiving, Tiger Nation!

🅿️Grab your chance to win a Front Row Parking Space for all Home BOYS Basketball Games! 🏀⛹️No more circling the lot… no more sprinting through the cold… just pull up, park, and walk right in like a VIP.🚗 🎟️ How to enter: See any Boys Basketball player to buy your ticket!

🥎 Groton Softball Clothing Fundraiser - Just in time for Christmas!!🥎 Show your Tiger Pride with our first-ever Groton Softball Clothing Fundraiser!! The perfect gifts for players, parents, and fans. Orders are due Sunday, December 7th and will be handed out at the high school on Friday, December 19th. Thank you for supporting our athletes! Order Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/groton_tigers_softball_25-26/shop/home

Congratulations to Sophomore Chesney Weber, Senior Jerica Locke, and Senior Rylee Dunker for being honored and recognized as members of the Northeast Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team! Jerica was also chosen by the NEC Coaches as this year's NEC Defensive Player of the Year! Your commitment, consistency, and excellence on the court earned you three this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, ladies! 🖤🏐🌟

Thank You!

Just one week ago, we shared a list of items needed for our Comfort Closet and BAGS program. Since then, we’ve had community members drop off donations in person, send Walmart deliveries, and even have Costco orders shipped straight to our building. Thank you for your incredible generosity!

Our mission in education is to create an environment where students develop a true thirst for knowledge. But we also know that when little tummies are rumbling or basic hygiene needs aren’t met, learning becomes a real challenge.

Your donations help ensure that our students have what they need to come to school comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.

We are currently organizing all the items and getting them ready to go out the door to students who need them. And if you’d still like to donate—whether by dropping items off or sending them directly—you are more than welcome to do so.

We want to say " Thank you for continuing to support our students and our mission."