Groton Area School District

Our Junior High Volleyball team sure knows how to have fun! Each Friday, the coaches planned a dress-up theme, such as tie-dye, neon, jerseys, patterns, etc. Their last practice of the season called for a Crazy Day theme, with games and pizza! It was fun watching these girls grow and develop their volleyball skills this season with Coach Fuhrman and Coach Tracy. Great season, girls! Good luck to all of our volleyball teams as they head to Redfield tonight! 7th and C team begin at 5pm, 8th and JV at 6pm, and Varsity to follow. Good Luck, Tigers!

Good Luck to our Tiger Football team as they travel to Elk Point-Jefferson to play in the first round of playoffs today! Kick-off is scheduled for 6pm. A few ways that you can cheer from home for FREE: - GDILIVE.com with Mike Nehls, Paper Paul, and Jeslyn - EPJ Huskies Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHL-eHuuSOY Go Tigers!!

Mark your calendars for the Fall Sports Awards Night -- Thursday, November 30th at 7pm. We will recognize and honor all fall athletes on one evening. This event is open to the public. More details to come!

Congratulations to GHS senior, Sydney Leicht, on surpassing the milestone of 1,000 career digs last night! What an amazing accomplishment! Great job, Sydney!!

Last Friday, the kindergarten students learned about Fire Safety from local firefighters, Mr. Bahr and Mr. Anderson. Both classes even got to take a field trip to the fire station! Thank you Groton Fire and Rescue for taking the time out of your busy schedules to visit with us!

This Week in Tiger Sports: Sunday, October 15th: - Welcome Home Ceremony for our Girls Soccer Team @ 1:30 in the arena. Monday, October 16th: - Volleyball at Langford (7th grade @ 4pm, 8th grade @ 5pm, JV @ 6:30, Varsity to follow) Tuesday, October 17th: - Volleyball vs. Northwestern (PINK NIGHT - 7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Thursday, October 19th: - First Round Football Playoffs - Groton @ Elk-Point Jefferson @ 6pm. Friday, October 20th: - Volleyball at Redfield (7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) Saturday, October 21st: - State Cross Country at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls

The public is welcome to attend and help celebrate our State Runner-Up Girl's Soccer Team at our Welcome Home Ceremony tomorrow, Sunday, October 15th at 1:30pm in the GHS Arena!

Congratulations to the Groton Area Girls Soccer team for a great season finishing as State Runners Up!

Good Luck to our Lady Tigers as they compete for a State Championship tomorrow morning!! Kick-off is scheduled for 11:05. Here We Go, Tigers! Join us for a welcome home ceremony Sunday (the 15th) at 1:30pm in the arena! **Photo Credits goes to Jamie at JSimonPhotography for this AWESOME team picture!

Although the weather outside is frightful, these four seniors and their fellow teammates are ready to play in the Battle of the Tigers tonight in their last game at Doney Field. Gametime is set for 7pm against Mobridge. Bundle up and come cheer on the Tigers! Colby, Holden, Lane, and Logan - Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and leadership on and off the field. You have made us proud! Good Luck, Groton Tigers!

On Tuesday night, Ms. Grieve and Ms. Schuring hosted their annual Title Reading and Math Family Game Night. Thank you to everyone who came and made the night so much fun and successful!

CONGRATULATIONS to eighth grader, Ryelle Gilbert on placing 16th at the Region 1A Cross Country Meet yesterday in Webster. Ryelle will compete in the State Cross Country Meet next Saturday, October 21st in Sioux Falls at Yankton Trail Park. Way to go, Ryelle! We are very proud of you!

Scholarship presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in the Library Conference Room. Mrs. Schwan will do an overview presentation about scholarships. Where to find them, how to apply, and what to try and avoid. This event is open to all seniors, and their parents. For questions about this event please contact Mrs. Jodi Schwan

State Soccer Information: *There will be a Pep Rally/Send Off in the High School Arena tomorrow, October 13th at 1pm! The community is welcome to attend! *The bus will also be taking a trip down Main Street before leaving town around 1:30 if any community members want to wave, honk, and send the girls off! - The Championship Game against Tea will be played at 11AM at Brandon Valley High School. 301 S Splitrock Blvd Brandon, SD 57005 - Ticket Prices (admission for entire day) Adult Tickets – $15.00 Student Tickets – $10.00 Kindergarten and under - FREE - Fans cheering from home can watch on SDPB2-TV (James Valley Special Events Channel 151 or SDPB World Channel 160). - Fans can also stream it from SDPB.org: (https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/soccer/) Good Luck, Lady Tigers!!

Due to weather conditions, Region 1A Cross Country will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11th in Webster. - 11:00AM - Girls Varsity - approximately 11:30AM - Boys Varsity - approximately 12:00PM - Combined JV Good Luck to all the Tiger Runners! We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

Next Tuesday, October 17th is our annual Pink Night at the volleyball game with Northwestern! See flyer for more details. Spike on Breast Cancer!

October 9th - 14th in Tiger Sports: Monday, the 9th: - Volleyball vs. Britton-Hecla (C @ 5pm, JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) - JV Football @ Britton-Hecla (4pm) - JH Football vs. Ellendale-Edgeley-Kulm (5pm) Thursday, the 12th: - Region Cross Country @ Webster (3:30pm) - Volleyball vs. Deuel (7th/C @ 5pm, 8th/JV @ 6pm, Varsity to follow) - JH Football vs. Britton-Hecla (4pm) Friday, the 13th: - Football vs. Mobridge/Pollock (7pm) Saturday, the 14th: - GIRLS STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP vs. Tea (11AM @ Brandon Valley HS)

Our Groton Tigers are heading to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! Who: #2 Groton vs. #1 Tea When: Saturday, October 14th Where: Brandon Valley High School Time: 11AM GO TIGERS!!

Semi-Final girls soccer game time is now 3pm! Reminder: the first 100 students at the game get in for FREE, thanks to a very generous donor! GO, TIGERS!

Our Lady Tigers will play Sioux Falls Christian in the State Semi-Finals Saturday, October 7th @ 3pm! - No Passes will be accepted. - Adults: $5 - Students: $4 An anonymous donor has paid for the first 100 Groton Students at the game! Let's pack the field and cheer on our 2023 Lady Tigers Soccer Team. Good luck, girls! We are so proud of you!