Congratulations to Groton Area Senior, Ryder Johnson, on surpassing 1,000 career points in his high school basketball career last night versus Tiospa Zina! This milestone is a true testament to his dedication, perseverance, leadership, and countless hours of hard work in the gym. Way to make Groton Tiger History, Ryder!🐯🏀
Wrestling Update:
The Philip Wrestling Tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather.
The JH, JV, and Varsity Wrestlers will now wrestle in Gettysburg on Saturday at 10am.
The Philip Wrestling Tournament scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather.
The JH, JV, and Varsity Wrestlers will now wrestle in Gettysburg on Saturday at 10am.
🔥 Hot Stuff Fundraiser – Supporting Our OST Program! 🔥
We’re excited to kick off our Hot Stuff Fundraiser to support our OST (Out-of-School Time) Program!
Every purchase helps provide enriching activities, supplies, and experiences for our students after school.
Your support—whether you’re a parent, family member, or community partner—makes a real difference. Thank you for helping us continue to create a fun, safe, and engaging space for our kids!
👉 Order forms being sent home with students today or tomorrow so be on the look out for those.
📅 1/19/2026-1/28/2026
All order forms need to be turned in to the office or their teachers no later than January 28th.
Delivery date will be February 17th between 4-5 pm. We will let everyone know once truck arrives and orders can be picked up anytime that night between 5-6pm.
We’re excited to kick off our Hot Stuff Fundraiser to support our OST (Out-of-School Time) Program!
Every purchase helps provide enriching activities, supplies, and experiences for our students after school.
Your support—whether you’re a parent, family member, or community partner—makes a real difference. Thank you for helping us continue to create a fun, safe, and engaging space for our kids!
👉 Order forms being sent home with students today or tomorrow so be on the look out for those.
📅 1/19/2026-1/28/2026
All order forms need to be turned in to the office or their teachers no later than January 28th.
Delivery date will be February 17th between 4-5 pm. We will let everyone know once truck arrives and orders can be picked up anytime that night between 5-6pm.
Congratulations to those students who made second quarter Honor Roll!
Last week JK did a science experiment using water to explore the States of Matter. They watched water change from a liquid to a solid by freezing it, then observed how the ice melts back into a liquid. They also talked about gases and learned that they are mostly invisible, like the air around us. JK will continue observing our water as it slowly evaporates into the air and mark the water level each day.
Mrs. Gibb's students are building 3D shapes in Kindergarten math today!
Congratulations to Liam Johnson for being named to the 2026 South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Jazz Band. Liam earned the first chair alto saxophone. The 2026 SDMEA Middle School All-State Jazz Band will rehearse at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center on January 30 and 31 with the final concert at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 31.
Congrats, Liam!
Congrats, Liam!
Attention OST Families:
Your 2025 end-of-year statements are located in your child’s folder. Please look for the pink copies. Our Tax ID number has also been included for your convenience.
Your 2025 end-of-year statements are located in your child’s folder. Please look for the pink copies. Our Tax ID number has also been included for your convenience.
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 12th:
- GBB @ Northwestern (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH/JV Wrestling Jamboree in Groton (5pm)
Tuesday, the 13th:
- JH BB @ Roncalli (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm - elementary)
Thursday, the 15th:
- Wrestling Triangular @ Redfield (6pm w/ Webster)
- Doubleheader vs. Tiospa Zina (BJV @ 4pm, GJV @ 5pm, Boys Varsity @ 6:15pm, Girls Varsity @ 7:30pm)
Friday, the 16th:
- Boys Wrestling @ Philip (10am)
- Girls Wrestling @ Harrisburg (4pm)
- JH BB @ Milbank (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm)
Saturday, the 17th:
- Boys Basketball vs. Dakota Valley (C @ 2pm, JV @ 3:15pm, Varsity to follow)
Have a great week, Tiger Nation!
Monday, the 12th:
- GBB @ Northwestern (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
- JH/JV Wrestling Jamboree in Groton (5pm)
Tuesday, the 13th:
- JH BB @ Roncalli (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm - elementary)
Thursday, the 15th:
- Wrestling Triangular @ Redfield (6pm w/ Webster)
- Doubleheader vs. Tiospa Zina (BJV @ 4pm, GJV @ 5pm, Boys Varsity @ 6:15pm, Girls Varsity @ 7:30pm)
Friday, the 16th:
- Boys Wrestling @ Philip (10am)
- Girls Wrestling @ Harrisburg (4pm)
- JH BB @ Milbank (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm)
Saturday, the 17th:
- Boys Basketball vs. Dakota Valley (C @ 2pm, JV @ 3:15pm, Varsity to follow)
Have a great week, Tiger Nation!
🥎Groton High School Girl's Softball Parent Meeting🥎
- This meeting is for all 9-12th grade girls interested or planning to play in softball. Please bring a parent with you. We will be going over what to expect in fastpitch softball this year, schedules, and what equipment your player will need.
- This meeting is for all 9-12th grade girls interested or planning to play in softball. Please bring a parent with you. We will be going over what to expect in fastpitch softball this year, schedules, and what equipment your player will need.
🐯Groton Ford ‘C’lassic🏀
📅 Saturday, January 24th
⏰ Games begin at 11:00 AM
📍 GHS Arena
A HUGE thank you to Groton Ford for sponsoring the Girls Basketball C Team ‘C’lassic and for their continued support of our Tiger student-athletes. Your support helps our Tigers thrive—we appreciate you! 💛🖤
📅 Saturday, January 24th
⏰ Games begin at 11:00 AM
📍 GHS Arena
A HUGE thank you to Groton Ford for sponsoring the Girls Basketball C Team ‘C’lassic and for their continued support of our Tiger student-athletes. Your support helps our Tigers thrive—we appreciate you! 💛🖤
As we begin the second semester of the school year, teachers will start the semester with training on the literacy framework. This training is designed to support consistent, high-quality literacy instruction across classrooms.
📣Little Leaders Cheer Clinic — Forms Due Tomorrow! 📣
Don’t miss out on the Little Leaders Cheer Clinic — it’s going to be a fun and energetic experience for our littlest Tigers to show their Tiger Pride!🐯💛
Forms Due: Tuesday, January 6th (when school resumes)
Clinic Date: Thursday, January 15th
Who: Kindergarten–5th Grade students
Be sure to check out the flyer for full details and get those forms turned in on time! 📣 🐯
Don’t miss out on the Little Leaders Cheer Clinic — it’s going to be a fun and energetic experience for our littlest Tigers to show their Tiger Pride!🐯💛
Forms Due: Tuesday, January 6th (when school resumes)
Clinic Date: Thursday, January 15th
Who: Kindergarten–5th Grade students
Be sure to check out the flyer for full details and get those forms turned in on time! 📣 🐯
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 5th:
- JH/JV Wrestling @ Oakes (4:30pm)
Tuesday, the 6th:
- Doubleheader @ Warner (Boys & Girls JV @ 5pm, Girls Varsity @ 6:15pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Thursday, the 8th:
- Doubleheader @ Clark/Willow Lake (Clark - C Boys/JV Girls @ 4pm, JV Boys @ 5pm, Girls Varsity @ 6:15pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Friday, the 9th:
- Girls Wrestling @ Miller (4pm)
Saturday, the 10th:
- Robotics in Groton
- Girls Wrestling @ Lyman (10am)
- JV & Varsity Wrestling @ Garretson (9:30am)
- Doubleheader @ Lennox (C Boys/JV Girls @ 1pm, C Girls/JV Boys @ 2pm, Girls Varsity @ 3:30pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Good Luck, Tigers!!
Our OST students a blast with the new popdarts games during break! Thanks to everyone to participated in our fundraiser to help purchase new games and activities for our kiddos!!
Happy New Year!!
We look forward to seeing you in 2026. School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026. School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
🥎Join us as we support Groton Area’s FIRST-EVER SOFTBALL TEAM with a special Softball Fundraiser Night during the Varsity Basketball Doubleheader vs. Vermillion this Friday, January 2nd - games start at 2pm at our GHS Arena!
Fundraiser Highlights:
🖤 Silent Auction
💛 Halftime Target Toss
Every bid, toss, and donation helps build something special for Tiger softball. 🐯
Can’t attend but want to support or have questions?
📧 Contact Amanda Bisbee at amanda.bisbee@k12.sd.us
Fundraiser Highlights:
🖤 Silent Auction
💛 Halftime Target Toss
Every bid, toss, and donation helps build something special for Tiger softball. 🐯
Can’t attend but want to support or have questions?
📧 Contact Amanda Bisbee at amanda.bisbee@k12.sd.us
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 29th:
- Girls Wrestling @ SF Lincoln (9am)
Tuesday, the 30th:
- GBB @ NSU Showcase (3pm vs. Lemmon)
- BBB vs. Webster (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
Friday, the 2nd:
- Girls Wrestling @ McCook Central/Montrose (Salem @ 11am)
- Doubleheader vs. Vermillion (Boys C/Girls JV @ 2pm, Girls C/Boys JV @ 3:15pm, Girls Varsity @ 4:30pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Happy New Year, Tiger Nation!
Monday, the 29th:
- Girls Wrestling @ SF Lincoln (9am)
Tuesday, the 30th:
- GBB @ NSU Showcase (3pm vs. Lemmon)
- BBB vs. Webster (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow)
Friday, the 2nd:
- Girls Wrestling @ McCook Central/Montrose (Salem @ 11am)
- Doubleheader vs. Vermillion (Boys C/Girls JV @ 2pm, Girls C/Boys JV @ 3:15pm, Girls Varsity @ 4:30pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Happy New Year, Tiger Nation!
Attention OST Parents and Guardians,
Due to a low number of enrolled children for the holiday week, our program will be closed on Friday, December 26.
We will resume normal operations on Monday December 29th.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued support.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
This Week in Tiger Sports:
Monday, the 22nd:
- JH/JV Wrestling @ McCook Central/Montrose (Salem @ 2pm)
- Doubleheader @ Redfield (Boys C/Girls JV @ 1pm, Girls C/Boys JV @ 2pm, Girls Varsity @ 3:15pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Tuesday, the 23rd - Friday, the 26th:
- Winter Moratorium - there will be NO access to school facilities during this time. Enjoy time with your family and use this time to take a much needed break!
Happy Holidays, Tiger Nation!
Monday, the 22nd:
- JH/JV Wrestling @ McCook Central/Montrose (Salem @ 2pm)
- Doubleheader @ Redfield (Boys C/Girls JV @ 1pm, Girls C/Boys JV @ 2pm, Girls Varsity @ 3:15pm, Boys Varsity to follow)
Tuesday, the 23rd - Friday, the 26th:
- Winter Moratorium - there will be NO access to school facilities during this time. Enjoy time with your family and use this time to take a much needed break!
Happy Holidays, Tiger Nation!
