Groton Area School District

The Healthcare Career Exploration class was new this year and exposed students to a wide range of healthcare professions. Students finished the semester by choosing one of the professions to research more in depth and did a fantastic job on their displays!

Thank you for coming to today’s concert! After the show, students will get their belongings in the concession area—please send only one parent/guardian to pick them up. We’re hosting a wrestling tournament here and basketball games in the arena at 3:00. The gym must be cleared quickly, so please don’t linger. Help with chairs is welcome! Go Tigers, and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Dinger's 2nd grade students had to use different ratios of soap and water to test and see which combination made a larger bubble. Needless to say, they had a blast!!

"Attention Groton Area Elementary Parents, Students, and Families! Keep an eye on your email for important details about our upcoming Kids Heart Challenge, proudly sponsored by the American Heart Association!"

Winter is here, which means plans can change ... Tomorrow will be a full day in Groton, but how lucky we are to accommodate both our wrestlers and basketball players! NEC Wrestling will start at 4:00 PM in the Old Gym. Basketball with West Central will begin at 3:00 PM in the Arena (with a rolling schedule - times are approximate): - 3:00PM - Boys C - 4:00PM - Girls JV - 5:15PM - Boys JV - 6:30PM - Girls Varsity - 8:00PM - Boys Varsity The Main Gate will be used for Admissions for both: - $6 Adults - $4 Students - Passes/Activity Tickets will be accepted Thank you for being patient and flexible! Gooooo, Tigers!

The 4th grade classes have been working hard on their play, “Ranita the Frog Princess.”  This has been a long standing tradition, and the 4th graders look forward to it every year!

The 4th grade classes have been working hard on their play, “Ranita the Frog Princess.”  This has been a long standing tradition, and the 4th graders look forward to it every year!

OST students enjoyed their treats from Mrs Kunze. They also seemed to like pajama day as well! Merry Christmas from OST.

Mr. Gerlach's 4th grade students enjoyed some time on the bowling lanes for PE class. Thank you Jungle Lanes for having us!!!

Each year our FCCLA chapter sponsors several local Angel Tree tags. This year these officers had a great time shopping for four kids and are so grateful to be part of making their Christmas a little brighter!

Good Afternoon, We’re pleased to let you know that OST will be open during Christmas break on the following days from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM: December 23 December 26 December 27 December 30 On December 31, OST will be open from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you haven’t already, please contact the school to let us know if your children will be attending. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 16th: - JV Wrestling @ Madison (5pm) - JH Wrestling @ Webster (4:30pm) - JH GBB @ Sisseton (one combined game @ 4pm) Tuesday, the 17th: - Doubleheader vs. Sisseton (C Boys & JV Girls @ 4pm / C Girls & JV Boys @ 5pm / Varsity Girls @ 6:30pm / Varsity Boys to follow) Thursday, the 19th: - NEC Wrestling Tournament @ Groton (4pm) - JH GBB @ Roncalli (one combined game @ 4pm @ Roncalli Elementary) Friday, the 20th: - Doubleheader vs. West Central (C Boys & JV Girls @ 4pm / C Girls & JV Boys @ 5pm / Varsity Girls @ 6:30pm / Varsity Boys to follow) Saturday, the 21st: - Boys Wrestling at Sioux Valley (10am) - Girls Wrestling @ South Border - Ashley, ND (9am) Happy Holidays, Tiger Nation!!

The Juniors and Seniors were able to listen to two presenters regarding the Build Dakota Scholarship. This is a full ride scholarship for eligible programs through our tech schools in South Dakota. Melissa Waldner from Lake Area Technical College and Arin Winger with Muth Electric. More information about the scholarships can be found here: https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as December MS/HS Students of the Month! Back Left: Ryder Johnson ( 11th), Elizabeth Fliehs (12th), Elizabeth Cole ( 9th), Kira Clocksene (10th) Front Left: Aspen Beto (8th), Victoria Schuster (6th), Amelia Ewalt (7th)

Some HOSA students received some hand-on skills training in the areas of pharmacy, phlebotomy, clinical nursing and respiratory therapy today at the HOSA Huron Mini-Camp

This Week in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 9th: - JH GBB vs. Northwestern (1 combined 6-quarter game @ 6:30 PM) - JH Wrestling @ Sisseton (5pm) Tuesday, the 10th: - JH Wrestling @ Pierre (4pm) Friday, the 13th: - Doubleheader @ Hamlin (C Boys/JV Girls @ 4pm, JV Boys @ 5pm, Varsity Girls @ 6pm, Varsity Boys @ 7:45pm) - Girls Wrestling @ Rapid City Saturday, the 14th: - Girls Wrestling @ Rapid City Good Luck, Tigers!!

Students in Mr. Donley's Technical Education courses are getting the opportunity to learn about heavy equipment operation using a state-of-the art Tenstar Pedestal simulator. The Groton Area School District is a member of the Northern Hi Tech Consortium, a group of schools that pool federal grant resources to purchase high-end industry grade equipment that rotates through the member schools providing our students with important opportunities for exposure to a wide-range of potential career paths. https://tenstarsimulation.com/simulation/track-excavator/

Please join us for our annual Christmas Family Movie Day, presented by the Groton Area Elementary PAC! This year, we are excited to feature Tim Allen's The Santa Clause. The movie will play on Sunday, December 8, starting at 3:00 PM, with doors opening at 2:15 PM. Admission: Free will donation Snacks: Complimentary water and popcorn Extras: Candy canes available for purchase (2 for $1) Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of holiday cheer!

The Sports Medicine classes spent the morning at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell learning more about the structure of their exercise science and athletic training programs. They got a tour, spoke with faculty and were able to ask questions to a student panel.

The Healthcare Career Exploration class switched gears today to learn about healthcare options in veterinary services from Dr. Heather Lerseth-Fliehs. Learning and practicing suturing techniques was a highlight!