Groton’s robotists traveled to Canton January 11 to compete against twenty-four of South Dakota’s robotics teams. Gear Heads (Ethan Clark, Jack Dinger, Axel Warrington) started the day on fire by winning their first four matches, then lost one and won their last qualifying match. At the end of qualifying matches they were in 5th place with a record of five... READ MORE >
The Groton Area School District will dismiss classes early on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Classes will resume on January 6, 2020.We wish you all a very safe and happy holiday break! READ MORE >
Families in the Groton Area School District are eligible to participate in a no-cost Kindergarten Readiness program. This unique opportunity for South Dakota families allows for participation in the Waterford UPSTART program to support home-based kindergarten readiness delivered via technology. This program, sponsored by a US Department of Education grant, is... READ MORE >
Since a Rapid City robotics tournament was canceled, GT Robotics chartered new territory, literally, and traveled to a Ramsey, Minnesota tournament instead on Dec. 14. Coach Jim Lane said, “My robotists would have had nearly two months in the middle of the season with no competition, so I looked into other competitive options with less travel. Those ideas didn’t... READ MORE >
Get together with your family and friends to decorate your own Gingerbread House!Show us your best work & your holiday spirit!Who can enter? All Groton Area residents and studentsWhen is the contest? Thursday, December 19 at the boys basketball game vs. Redfield in the GHS Arena Lobby.How do I enter? Bring your completed Gingerbread House to the GHS office or... READ MORE >
Box Tops has an app! Sign up and select the Groton Elementary School for donations. The app is very user friendly. All you have to do after you are set up is scan your receipts! No more cutting and saving! READ MORE >
The GT Robotics teams worked hard during the last week to improve their robots and driving skills to perform great at the Douglas Patriot Invite in Box Elder Saturday. Groton teams were competing against teams from Harrisburg, Mitchell, Lead-Deadwood, Box Elder, Spearfish and Gillette, WY. We had two teams battling for top ranking in the qualifying matches. Gear... READ MORE >
The GHS Oral Interpretation Team competed at the Region IV A contest on November 19, 2019 at the NSU Campus. Competing for GHS were the following: Readers Theater- Kayla Jensen, KaSandra Pappas, Hailey Monson, Sage Mortenson, Riley Rosenau, Allyssa Fordham; Duet Interpretation- Monson and Mortenson; Dramatic Interp- Camryn Kurtz; Humorous Interp- Hannah... READ MORE >
There will be a pep rally for the Groton Area Volleyball Team on Tuesday, November 19 at 3:00 PM. It will have a "beach" theme and will be held in the GHS Old Gym. Any member of the public is welcome to attend.The team will be leaving via send-off on Main Street Groton at 7:10 AM on Wednesday, November 20 starting at the south end of Main Street and going north... READ MORE >
For the first time in school history, the Groton Area Tigers have qualified for the State A Volleyball Tournament by defeating Pine Ridge in straight sets on Tuesday night in a SoDak16 matchup held in Fort Pierre.The Tigers will travel to Rapid City for the tournament. The first match for the #6 seeded Tigers will be at 4:30 PM MT (5:30 PM Central) vs. #3 seeded... READ MORE >
The Groton Area Elementary Title I staff invites you to attend the annual Title I Open House on Monday, November 25, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the Groton Area Elementary Commons. The community is invited to attend and gain information into our Title I programs and have a hot dog. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 18. Click here for the full event flier. READ MORE >
Thursday, November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and the "GO BLUE" global campaign was created to encourage supporters to wear blue to help raise awareness about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.Please join the Groton Area MS/HS PAC in showing your support for all students, staff, and families in our district living with diabetes by "GOING BLUE" on November 14th by wearing... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the following FFA members for placing and qualifying for the state FFA leadership development event in Pierre. 1st Place Public Speaking - Sam Pappas 1st Place Job Interview - Tessa Erdmann 1st Place Ag Broadcasting - Kannon Coats 1st Place Extemp Speaking - Sam Pappas District I FFA President - Tessa Erdmann READ MORE >
FCCLA Food Drive Information: Wednesday November 13th *All-School Community Food Drive*Wednesday, November 13th from 6:00-7:00pm*Students will be coming door to door*Residents can leave food on door step if not home for students to collect/pickup*Sponsored by Groton Area FCCLA and Groton Community*Collections will benefit local families Thank you in advance for... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Yeigh, Groton Area MS/HS Music Teacher, who is this week's "MS/HS Teacher of the Week"! Groton Area is grateful for Mrs. Yeigh's continued dedication and service to our students, parents, families, staff, and community. Please give Mrs. Yeigh a well deserved, "Well Done!" when you see her! We also wish to recognize Mrs. Yeigh and the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Ms. Seeklander, Groton Area MS/HS School Counselor, who is this week's "MS/HS Teacher of the Week"! Groton Area is grateful for Ms. Seeklander's continued dedication and service to our students, parents, families, staff, and community. Please give Ms. Seeklander a well deserved, "Way to Go" when you see her! Each Week a different MS/HS Staff... READ MORE >
Groton Area Elementary KG students celebrated the 50th day of school on Tuesday, November 5. For their celebration they dressed up in 50's clothes, played with hula hoops, ate root beer floats, and danced the "Hand Jive" and "Twist." READ MORE >
On October 30th, high school students from Groton Area spent the morning learning about kindness, leadership, fiscal responsibility, and community involvement through a program funded by the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation called Junior Rural Economic Leadership And Development (Jr. REAL). Speakers included: Charlotte Henley, Toby Kane, Malcom Chapman, and... READ MORE >
Two quartets from Groton Area High School will be representing GHS in the SDHSAA All-State Chorus. The students are in Sioux Falls for two days of rehearsal ahead of the performance which will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 2 at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls. The 2019 All-State Chorus will be conducted by Dr. Andrew Last, Associate Professor of... READ MORE >
The Roncalli Invitational MathCounts Competition was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Groton student, Gretchen Dinger, earned second place in the seventh grade individual division. Dillon Abeln earned fifth place in the eighth grade individual division. Gretchen Dinger, Axel Warrington, Payton Mitchell, and Blake Pauli earned second place in the seventh... READ MORE >
The annual influenza vaccination clinic for students previously scheduled for October 17th during parent/teacher conferences is rescheduled to Monday, November 4 due to a delay in the clinic in receiving the vaccine. The clinic will begin at approximately 9:30 AM at the MS/HS and will set up in the elementary conference room upon completion in the MS/HS. The... READ MORE >
We are very excited to announce that we will be leading a select group of 7th and 8th grade students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon on June 19-22, 2021. Together, we will embark on a journey taking us outside the classroom walls, where learning comes alive and lifelong memories are created. There will be a short parent... READ MORE >
Congratulations Students! Congratulations to the following students for being selected as the October "Student of the Month" for their grade level: Grade 6: Carly Gilbert Grade 7: Gretchen Dinger Grade 8: Lydia Meier Grade 9: Jacob Lewandowski Grade 10: Alyssa Locke Grade 11: Samantha Pappa Grade 12: Nicole Marzahn Groton Area MS/HS School works to ensure... READ MORE >
The Groton Area MS/HS is so excited to invite The Groton Area Community to enjoy a fun and interesting night out attending and participating in the MS/HS "Family Night"! Please see the attached flyer for specific information regarding the events/opportunities to participate in throughout the evening. Please call Mrs. Sombke at the Groton Area MS/HS is you should... READ MORE >
Groton FCCLA is so excited to be a part of "Anna Night" at tonight's volleyball game! The bake sale is ready and full of "Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice"! Come out and enjoy a night of community and treats for a great cause, we have so many great donations already, and more on the way!Please call Mrs. Teitz at the MS/HS Groton Area School if you should have... READ MORE >
MS/HS Groton Area PAC is so proud to announce that the MS/HS Teacher of the Week will now also receive the use of a Personalized Parking Spot! Each week a different MS/HS Groton Area Teacher is honored by receiving the "Teacher of the Week" black executive chair embroidered with "GT Teacher of the Week". PAC is so excited to now be able to honor the "Teacher of... READ MORE >
The Groton FFA Chapter will be traveling to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN with six of the chapter officers: Caitlynn Barse, Tessa Erdmann, Tiara DeHoet, Samantha Pappas, Kansas Kroll, and Lane Krueger. The officers were given the first chance to fill the student spots to attend this trip. While at National FFA Convention, the students will be... READ MORE >
The Open Gym schedule for the winter is now available for the 2019-2020 school year. Open gym will be held in the GHS Arena on the following dates:December 1, 8, 15January 5, 12, 19, 26February 9, 16March 1, 8, 15Times will be 2:00-4:00 PM for students in grades JK-8. Students must be accompanied by an adult during this time.Students in grades 6-12 will have open... READ MORE >
The first tournament of South Dakota’s robotics season was held in Groton Saturday, October 19. The beautiful weather allowed 18 teams to attend. The teams came from Mitchell (3), Harrisburg (5), Eureka (3), Sioux Falls (1), Grand Forks (1) and Groton (5). Several of the robotics coaches agree that the first tournament of the season is their favorite. Why? The... READ MORE >
Please join us for Parent Teacher conferences for Grades 6-12, on Thursday October 17th from 1:30-8:30 in the GHS Gym. All students whose parents or guardians attend conferences will receive 10 Bonus Points for attending and conferencing with your child's teachers. If you are unable to attend conferences on October 17th, please feel free to contact your child's... READ MORE >
Continuous and intentional improvement is essential for the growth and success of any organization. Public schools are no different. Prompted by the designation of our middle school as a “Targeted Support” school for achievement score disparities between our all student group and our students with disabilities subgroup, we have chosen to participate in a formal... READ MORE >
There will be an early dismissal for students on Thursday, October 17 as the District hosts fall parent-teacher conferences. Groton Area Elementary will dismiss at 1:00 PM, and Groton Area MS/HS will dismiss at 1:15 PM. Conferences will take place from 1:30 PM until 8:30 PM. MS/HS Conferences will be held in the GHS Gymnasium and the Elementary Conferences will... READ MORE >
The Groton Area Invitational MathCounts Competition was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in the high school gym. 113 students from eight Aberdeen area schools (Britton-Hecla, Gettysburg, Holgate, Northwestern, Roncalli, Simmons, Warner, and Groton) participated in the event, which was sponsored by 3M of Aberdeen. Groton student, Gretchen Dinger, earned third... READ MORE >
THANK YOU AVANTARA! Groton Area MS/HS is grateful to accept a monetary donation as well as two large boxes filled with school supplies from the Avantara Facility in Groton SD. Jennifer Rogers and Jackie Thorson presented the check and the supplies to Groton Area MS/HS Principal Mrs. Sombke. Both Jennifer and Jackie are currently on staff at Avantara at the... READ MORE >
The Groton High School and Middle School FACS classes would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Karen Wolter and family for donating a Janome Magnolia sewing machine to our program. The donation comes in honor of Wolter’s mother, Ruth, an avid seamstress and quilter. For many years, Karen has worked in close contact with the FACS department, doing the... READ MORE >
Congratulations Students! Congratulations to the following students for being selected as the September "Student of the Month" for their grade level: Grade 6: Jaedyn Penning Grade 7: Jeslyn Kosel Grade 8: Emily Clark Grade 9: Porter Johnson Grade 10: Kristine Tank Grade 11: Isaac Smith Grade 12: Kaycie Hawkins Groton Area School works to ensure that all... READ MORE >
Thank you James Valley Telecommunications!We would like to thank James Valley Telecommunications for their recent donation to the Groton Area Comfort Closet! Thank you for helping us support our students! Please read below to learn a little more about the Groton Area Comfort Closet. Questions or donations can be directed to Mrs. Jodi Schwan, Groton Area... READ MORE >
The Groton Area School District will be hosting the annual Influenza Vaccination clinic for students and families at the school on October 17th, 2019 during parent/teacher conferences. The clinic will begin at 1:30 PM and conclude at 6:00 PM. Please bring a copy of your insurance card along. Follow the links below for additional information or to print the... READ MORE >
The Groton Area High School student council has decided that the 2019 Jungle Days theme will be “Cartoons.” Homecoming week will kick off on Monday, September 16 with coronation. Coronation will be held in the GHS old gym beginning at 7:30 PM. The 2019-2020 Homecoming Royalty are (Front Row L to R) Indigo Rogers, Eliza Wanner, Payton Colestock, Tadyn... READ MORE >
2019 Groton Area Elementary Preschool Developmental Screening for 3 year olds September 24 and 25 Parents of children age 3 in the Groton Area School District are asked to contact Heidi Krueger at the Groton Area Elementary School during school hours at 397-2317 to either confirm their screening time or set up a time. Letters will be send out the week of... READ MORE >
If you love children and want to work in a dynamic and friendly work environment, this may be your opportunity. The Groton Area School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional in the Groton Area Elementary School. Interested parties should complete and submit the application for auxiliary staff employment. The successful candidate will be... READ MORE >
Groton Area robotics pioneer, Jim Lane, was recently honored by the South Dakota Farmer’s Union for his selfless service. According to the August 2019 edition of the South Dakota Union Farmer, “Each year, SDFU recognizes individuals who give back to their communities with the Rural Dakota Pride Award.” Jim is a constant presence in our school and in our... READ MORE >
2019 Homecoming Gear All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2021 All orders must include payment and are due to the elementary teacher or the High School office by noon on Sept. 6th . (Please return this form with your check, made payable to GHS!)T-shirt order form. READ MORE >
South Dakota’s Governor, Kristi Noem, has issued an executive proclamation naming September 2019 as Attendance Awareness Month. We know from experience that our students who attend school regularly and ready to learn are more likely to achieve academic success. Attendance is a critical life skill that will follow our students beyond the walls of the school into... READ MORE >
Saturday's soccer matches in Vermillion will be played at USD's turf soccer field. USD will be hosting a home football game. Therefore, entrance to the soccer field will only be available on Plum Street. This is just to the east of the turf field. There will be large gates open on the grass field for spectators and players to enter. The grass field and turf... READ MORE >
As a reminder to everyone, there is no school in the Groton Area School District on Friday, August 30 or Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. READ MORE >
Attendance at school events is a fun and important part of the educational experience of our students. The importance of attendance in class, however, can’t be overstated and must not be overshadowed. The following excerpt is from the MS/HS student handbook and addresses the issue of attendance at school-sponsored events as a spectator during the school day. ... READ MORE >
Students who are taking Dual Credit and E-Learning classes that start today may come and check out their student computers today, August 21st between 1:00-4:00pm at the MS/HS Office. Students MUST turn in a COMPLETED/PARENT SIGNED Technology Agreement form in order to check out a computer. Forms are available all day today in the MS/HS office. Please call the... READ MORE >
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the McLaughlin Mustangs have had to forfeit the varsity football game scheduled for Friday, August 23 at Doney Field.We are uncertain if there will be an opportunity to play against a different opponent later in the season to have an eighth game.The Tigers will take on Ellendale/Edgeley-Kulm on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 PM... READ MORE >
The Groton Area School District utilizes many tools to help keep you informed and organized when it comes to your child’s educational experience or if you’re an interested member of the community who just wants to keep in touch with what is happening. New this fall will be the implementation and use of a new website. The site contains updated and important... READ MORE >
Please join us for 6th Grade Orientation, Tuesday August 20th from 6:00-7:00pm at the MS/HS Building. Please enter through the MS/HS office to collect your child’s schedule and locker assignment Guided tour by Groton Area HS Student Council Opportunity to pick up Parent Portal Form, Lunch/Activity Ticket Information, Middle School Supply List, Music/Band... READ MORE >
South Dakota Codified Law requires specific immunizations for all students entering public school for the first time and, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year additional requirements are in place for students entering grade 6. Additional information is available from the South Dakota Department of Health. Kindergarten Vaccination Requirements 6th Grade... READ MORE >
The Groton Area FFA will be hosting a Live Benefit Auction on Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 AM at the Brown County Fairgrounds in the NVC Tent. Auctioneers for the event include Jark Auction and Delbert Hinkelman. Items up for auction include farm equipment toys, thermos, gun bipod, vet exam, dog grooming tools and boots, livestock showing shirts, Dakota Gold... READ MORE >
It can be hard for some students to show up at school ready to learn when they are pre-occupied with basic personal needs such as clean laundry, deodorant, food and basic nutrition, and soap and shampoo. We have established a new comfort closet to help provide our students with this kind of assistance. To help, the Groton Area MS/HS will be accepting donations... READ MORE >
Any student in grades 7-12 that plans to participate in extra-curricular athletics is required to participate in the ImPACT Concussions management system. Part of the system requires a student to complete a baseline assessment once every two years. Typically, this means students entering grades 7, 9, or 11. The Groton Area School District will be conducting... READ MORE >
The school supplies lists for the 2019-2020 school year are available for anyone wishing to get a jump start on purchasing their children’s supplies. Elementary Supplies Lists MS Supplies Lists If purchasing supplies poses a financial hardship for your family or for someone you know, please contact Mr. Schwan (Elementary) at 605-397-2317 or Mrs. Sombke... READ MORE >
It is time for another exciting year of Groton Area Tigers athletics! The annual fall parent meeting has been scheduled for Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM in the GHS Arena. Parents and athletes entering grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to hear directly from their coaches about the expectations for the upcoming seasons. It will also provide the opportunity... READ MORE >