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Congratulations to sophomore Talon Miller on being named student of the month!

Congratulations to eighth-grader Elexis Kramp on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to senior Ashley Haven on being named a State STAR in Agriculture Placement Finalist. The STAR Award is the highest honor that can be given to any FFA Member and ...

Congratulations to fifth-grader Melody Drake on having her artwork selected for the 2026 Workzone Awareness Calendar (month of July) sponsored by the SD Department of Transportati...

Congratulations to the one-act play crew on placing fourth at the Region 5B One-Act Play Contest! Director: Miss Alli Jackson Outstanding Actor Awards: Shelbey Fortin, Abigail S...

Congratulations to the senior FFA members who attended the state degree screening and interview day. Everyone’s applications and interviews were approved, and they will be receivi...

Congratulations to sophomore Lillian Palmer on being named student of the month!

Congratulations to seventh-grader Tucker Nickeson on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to the music students on their honors! Congratulations to Jack Lewis for being selected to the 2026 Middle School All-State Jazz Band! Congratulations to Co...

Congratulations to boys basketball coach Anthony Redman on his 100th career victory in the game against Herreid/Selby! In his 10 th season as coach of the Wildcats, Redman's care...

Congratulations to senior Ella Boekelheide on being named South Dakota High School Girls Athlete of the Year! Ella won the state B cross country meet in October, leading her team...

Congratulations to fifth-graders Harper DeYoung and Keagyn Fortin on being selected to participate in the 2026 Elementary Festival Honor Choir in Brookings on Thursday, Feb. 12. T...

Congratulations to Mikaela Schmitt on being selected as the South Dakota FBLA December Member of the Month! She will be recognized for her outstanding leadership and dedicati...

Congratulations to our Big Idea Business Plan Contest winners! This year’s competition featured over 325 entries from 66 schools across the state. Ty Boekelheide earned first ...

Congratulations to sophomore Dottie Gaboya for being named student of the month!

Congratulations to seventh-grader Macy Sparling on being named middle school student of the month!

Congratulations to the entire Oral Interp team for wins at the State Competition! Lisanne De Hesselle (Humor) Lisaane deHesselle (Humor) Allie Hoekman (Storytelling) ...

Congratulations to Kris Boekelheide for being named SDCCTFCA Area 1 Cross Country Coach of the Year and to Derek Boekelheide for being named Area 1 Assistant Cross Country Coach o...

Congratulations to the following students who are attending North Area Honor Band this weekend: Molly VanHatten, Shelbey Fortin, Faith VanHatten, Connor Orr, and Vera Swanson!

Congratulations to Coach Nora Groft on being named Region Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association!