What are your siblings and parents’ names? My parents are Roger and Jessica Halvorson, and my siblings are Brecken and Brenna. What are your future plans? My future plans are to attend a 4-year university and major in Elementary Ed and Elementary Special Ed and minor in coaching. I also would like to play volleyball in college. What are your activities... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Bailey Heim on receiving Miss Congeniality at the 2021 South Dakota Snow Queen Festival! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Coach Nora Groft for being named Prep Girls Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Sportswriters Association! The Wildcat volleyball team won its fourth title in the past five years this season with a 29-1 record. With a 581-69 career record (.89), Coach Groft's ninth state title as a head coach is the program's 12th title overall. The girls hit... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our State FFA Leadership Development Events Competitors! You have represented Northwestern well! Prepared Public Speaking 6th-Megan Nash Ag Broadcasting 13th-Mitchell Vander Wal Extemporaneous Speaking 3rd-Mitchell Vander Wal 1st-Megan Nash Megan will advance to National Competition this fall in Indianapolis Employment Skills... READ MORE >

The junior class business, Paw Prints, is now fully open for business. Due to the current restrictions, we are primary focusing on our online platform. These online forms can be returned via email to Teryn Sparling at TS4212@k12.sd.us and Jessica Boekelheide at JB4477@k12.sd.us or turned into the office in Mrs. Anne Frericks' mailbox. Additionally, our website... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Hannah Schentzel for being named student of the month! Who are your parents and siblings? -Kurt and Stephanie, Logan and Caleb. What are your plans for college? -I plan to attend a 4-year university to major in exercise science and from there I plan to attend physical therapy school to become one. What are your hobbies?... READ MORE >

2020 State Volleyball Champion T-shirts, long sleeves, crew necks, and hoodies are now available to order through the following link: https://northwesternvolleyballstatechampions2020.itemorder.com/Shirts are BLACK with METALLIC GOLD and WHITE ink with the roster on the back. T-shirts: $15 Long sleeves: $20 Crewnecks: $25 Hoodies: $30 Please feel free to share... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the volleyball team on winning its 12th state volleyball championship! READ MORE >

Congratulations to Sydney Schell, Brooklinn Halvorson, and Hannah Schentzel for making the Class B Volleyball All-Tournament Team! READ MORE >

Congratulations to all the Northwestern fans for being selected the 2020 Covid Crushers! The student section and community section represented!!! READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Jackson Mielke for being named Student of the Month! Jackson's parents are Mary and Lannie, and his siblings are Laine and Jayden. He plans to major in agricultural science at SDSU then return to the family farm. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, farming, video games, and hanging with friends. Jackson's role mode is his father.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the volleyball team on winning the SODAK 16 match against Timber Lake 3-0 to qualify for the state tournament! The Wildcats play Corsica-Stickney at noon on Thursday in Huron. ALL FANS ARE WELCOME!! Put on your mask and come cheer for the team! READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Bailey Heim for winning snow queen and to senior Alexis Rahm for being named first runner-up. Freshman Courtney Decker won junior snow queen. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the volleyball team for qualifying for the SODAK 16! The Wildcats play Timber Lake on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 P.M. in Mellette. READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Hunter Schipke on earning October Student of the Month!Hunter is the son of Brent and Carrie Hartman. His siblings are Natalia, Bella, and Hope.He wants to attend Northern State University to get a degree in criminal justice and run track.Hunter loves doing activities with his friends. He is involved in football, basketball, track, and... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the volleyball team on winning the Wildcat Tourney!Sydney Schell, Hannah Schentzel, and Joclyn Haven made the all-tourney team! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the football for making the first round of playoffs! The Wildcats will play at Wall on Thursday! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the boys cross country team of Jace Haven, Justin Haven, Lincoln Woodring, Nathan Melius, and Ethan Boekelheide for winning the Region 1B cross country meet and qualifying for state!The junior varsity boys team of Sam Groft, Quintin Fischbach, Ricky Larson, Aaron Blachford, Josh Thorson, and Carson Ewalt also won the JV division at the region... READ MORE >

Welcome, Mr. Brett Flemmer, Dean of Students and Activities Director! Where are you from and where did you grow up? Born in Sioux Falls, received my K-12 education in Marshall, Minnesota. I am still working on the “growing up” part. Describe your high school experience: Everything looks different in the review mirror. Looking back at my high school years,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior outside hitter Sydney Schell on being named AVCA/MaxPreps High School Volleyball Player of the Week for South Dakota!Schell led her team to the championship match of the Sioux Falls Pentagon tournament on Saturday, where the Wildcats fell to Class AA Sioux Falls O'Gorman 23-25, 19-25. READ MORE >

Congratulations to Jude Ortmeier for being selected as Student of the Month by the Northwestern teaching staff! Who are your parents and siblings? Garrett, Rachel, and Layla What are your future plans? To attend the University of South Dakota. Major is unknown What is a fun fact about yourself? I like to play the piano, and I am currently learning how to... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the cross country team for its performance at the Mitchell meet. Placings included Jessica Boekelheide, 7th; Justin Haven, 4th; Lincoln Woodring, 11th; Nathan Melius, 18th; Ethan Boekelheide, 28th; Quintin Fischbach, 30th, Sam Groft 36th and Jacob Olson, 46th. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the competition dance team on placing 5th in the jazz category at the Hub City Spirit Invite! READ MORE >

The football team lost to Ipswich/Edmunds Central 0-42 to start the fall season. The team next plays Friday, Sept. 4 at Tulare. READ MORE >

Please see below the announcement we received today. Congratulations Mrs. Clemens!!! Mrs. Clemens is South Dakota's Science PAEMST awardee.Denise Clemens BiographyWe (The National Science Foundation) are pleased to notify you that Denise Clemens has been selected to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The... READ MORE >

Northwestern 2019 Graduate Samantha Olson Named South Dakota State FFA President From FFA’s New Era June 2020 Edition To wrap up the 92nd South Dakota State FFA Convention, six members were elected to serve as the 2020-2021 South Dakota State FFA officer team and two members were elected to serve as the 2020-2021 South Dakota State FFA ambassadors.... READ MORE >

All entries can be seen on the school website menu. All student category winners (Preschool – 12th grade) will receive a $20 gift card to the Mellette Travel Plaza. Congratulations and thank you to who all participated!Wildcats in the Moment Art Contest WINNERS!! Preschool: Adalynn Clemensen K-2: Gabe Beaner 3-5: Will Clemens 6-8: Teresa Melius 9-12:... READ MORE >

In honor of the Northwestern High School graduates of 2020, we are proud to present these two videos to all of our patrons and community members. Please note these will both be available for viewing on their original date of graduation, Saturday, May 16th with the senior slide show starting at 1:45 p.m. and the virtual graduation following at 2:00.... READ MORE >

Virtual State FFA Convention starts TODAY at Noon! Sessions will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Here is a link to the Virtual Convention Website. https://www.sdaged.org/virtual-state-convention READ MORE >

2020 Northwestern FBLA Winners Northwestern won 1st place over all! Mitchell Vander Wal won the office of State North Vice President for the 2020-2021 school year. Megan Nash won the office of Secretary for the 2020-2021 school year. Agribusiness (written test) 1st Megan Nash 3rd Chrissy Stoltenberg Broadcast Journalism (presentation) ... READ MORE >

Foreign-exchange student Paula Alonso received April student of the month. Her host parents are Lisa and Dennis Welch, and her parents are Pelayo and Luisa Alonso. Her siblings include Pelayo and Pablo, who was also an exchange student at Northwestern.Paula's activities include volleyball and basketball. Her hobbies include skating, painting, and hanging with... READ MORE >

Senior Zechariah Clemens received May student of the month. The son of Bill and Denise Clemens, Zech has four siblings: Josh, Ashley, Josie, and Will. His activities include FCA, FBLA, robotics, basketball and track and field. His hobbies include hanging out with friends and family, hunting, fishing, watching Netflix, and exercising. ... READ MORE >

Senior Chrissy Stoltenberg received March Student of the Month. Daughter of Jerry and Gail Stoltenberg, Chrissy has two younger siblings: Mack and Dallas. Her activities include track, volleyball, basketball, FBLA, FFA, FCA and journalism. Her hobbies include camping and sports. In the future, Chrissy plans to attend Northern State University to major in... READ MORE >

ALL DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS EXHIBITION With the majority of regular high school activities cancelled this year, the Dacotah Prairie Museum has converted its “All Dakota High School Fine Arts Exhibition” into a virtual art show/competition for any of the 16 schools that had registered for this event. Annually, this event spans two days the third week in... READ MORE >

Torri Bourelle Future Plans: College and major: Attend Lake Area Technical Institute for Cosmetology Goal job: Cosmetologist Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… When Dani passed out in Boone’s room right after giving blood. Proudest moment: Actually going to school for a whole full week without being late or leaving... READ MORE >

Eric Nelson Future Plans: College and major: Attend DSU for Cyber Operations Goal job: Work as an NSA analyst and then after five to ten years, go on to program scripts in video games Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… That Osborn and an officer pranked Kyle Stahl Proudest moment: Actually, winning a dodge ball... READ MORE >

Kira Pelton Future Plans: College and major: Undecided Goal job: Vet tech in the future Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… First day of kindergarten (iykyk) Proudest moment: When my poppy poster won state and was sent on to the next level. Most influential staff member and why: Nora Groft, she has been there and... READ MORE >

Ezekiel Duncan Future Plans: College and major: Northern State University; Math Education Major Goal job: Middle School Math Teacher Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time I fell down a flight of 16 steps STARK NAKED. Proudest moment: When I was told by the guys on my sports teams that I was an inspiration to them. Most... READ MORE >

Miranda Thorson Future Plans: College and major: SDSU Goal job: Career in the medical field Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… Chrissy got hit in the back with the volleyball when she turned to see the ball going out of bounds during a volleyball game. Proudest moment: I ran one of my best 800 times immediately after... READ MORE >

Kyle Stahl Future Plans: College and major: Attend Valley City State University and Major in Fisheries and Wildlife Science Goal job: Become a Conservation Officer Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… When Mr. Osborn and police officer pulled me out of Mrs. Schell's class to question me as a joke Proudest moment:... READ MORE >

Hailey Boekelheide Future Plans: College and major: University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, to major in Social Work and minor in Catholic Studies Goal job: Hospice Social Worker Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… of senior year Homecoming. That was about the time when we seniors began realizing this is the last year we have with... READ MORE >

Dalton Peterson Future Plans: College and major: SDSU. Major in Agricultural science. Goal job: Not sure yet. Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… we did some testing in psychology and Zeke ended up giving himself a rug burn on the face. Proudest moment: Being able to be a part of the basketball team that made it to... READ MORE >

Christine Stoltenberg Future Plans: College and major: Northern State University for Accounting and Agribusiness Goal job: Accountant Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time…In 4th grade, we started a petition concerning the use of snow to build snow forts during recess. Proudest moment: My proudest moment was signing my... READ MORE >

Dani Watson Future Plans: 1. College and major: Attend Northern State University- Undecided major 2. Goal job: Open to suggestions:) Northwestern: 1. I’ll never forget the time… I passed out repeatedly after the blood drive 2. Proudest moment: Winning state volleyball my senior year 3. Most influential staff member and why: Mrs. Groft is my most... READ MORE >

Talley Sparling Future Plans: College and major: SDSU. Communication Studies and Speech Education Specialization Goal job: Speech Therapist Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time…I hit my head on the bus and got a concussion. Proudest moment: Having the privilege to be apart of the first undefeated volleyball team at... READ MORE >

Hunter Wilkie Future Plans: College and major or military service: I am going to go to NSU for my generals and then go to DSU for computer programming. I will also serve in the National Guard until I am done with college then go into active military service. Goal job: I would like to become an officer in the Army Northwestern: I’ll never... READ MORE >

Kaitlyn Lefforge Future Plans: College and major: Lake Area Technical Institute: Nursing Goal job: I would like to be a Registered Nurse in a hospital or clinic. Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… I slipped on soap in the lunchroom bathroom and got a concussion Proudest moment: State Art Most influential staff member... READ MORE >

Madalyn Groft Future Plans: College and major: I plan to attend Dakota State University and major in Mathematics Education. Goal job: My goal job is a high school math teacher and volleyball coach. I want to teach advanced math courses online, too. Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… when Dani passed out and hit her head in... READ MORE >

Zech Clemens Future Plans: Attend Northern State University College and major: Northern State, and I am deciding between athletic training or sports management. Goal job: Either be an athletic trainer or run my own business someday Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… when Tya was bobbing for apples during the Halloween party... READ MORE >

Tya Weideman Future Plans: College and major: Dakota Wesleyan University for Athletic Training and Psychology Goal job: Physical Therapist Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… I tipped over the cauldron of apples at our Halloween party in 5th grade… water went everywhere Proudest moment: committing to play volleyball at... READ MORE >

Tomlyn Toy Future Plans: Military service: United States Army Goal job: Animal care specialist Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… we burned peanut brittle in the science lab Proudest moment: for the class it would be everyone being at school, mine personally would be winning local snow queen Most influential staff... READ MORE >

Cassidy Frericks Future Plans: College and major: Black Hills State University- Corporate Communication Goal job: I would want to have a job as a marketing director Northwestern: I’ll never forget the time… In elementary, we had a fire drill and someone in our class that it was real and started screaming that they wanted their... READ MORE >

Mrs. Denise Clemens was recently recognized for being selected as a South Dakota state-level finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program.A high school science teacher at Northwestern, Clemens has been teaching for 25 years. Before her current position, she taught science at Roncalli Parochial School in... READ MORE >

NORTHWESTERN LOCAL SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL. JOB WELL DONE! JH PHYSICS 2nd – Aaron Blachford, Jack Hansen 1st – Carson Ewalt – “Bond Strength” HS PHYSICS & ENGINEERING HM – Morgan Gehring 3rd – Landen Melius, Tanner Ewalt 2nd – Jude Ortmeier 1st – Jace Haven... READ MORE >

Senior Zech Clemens broke the boys basketball scoring record of 1,633 points held by Chad Boekelheide! He broke this record at the Miller game on Saturday. #PointOutThePositive READ MORE >

Congratulations to sophomore Megan Nash on being selected as a ND/SD WINNER for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing! READ MORE >

Senior Zech Clemens qualified for Round 2 of the High School Slam Dunk and 3-Point Fan Vote! The second round is set to begin Wednesday, at 1 pm ET/12 pm CT. Once that time hits, you will be able to begin voting and your player will have a new head-to-head matchup, which can currently be seen on the website, Amfam.com/fanvote. This round will last one week and will... READ MORE >

Check out what our Junior Class business Scratchin Paws Inc. has to offer for apparel and more! https://nwscratchinpawsinc.weebly.com/ READ MORE >

Voting starts today at 1 p.m ET. At that time, you will be able to visit the website www.amfam.com/fanvoteand vote. Go, Zech! READ MORE >

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Congratulations to the One-Act play participants for bringing home somesuperior acting awards from the State Festival on Saturday: Hailey Boekelheide, Zeke Duncan, Paige Larson, Bailey Heim, and Nick Troske! READ MORE >

Congratulations to sophomore Megan Nash for being named February Student of the Month!Daughter of Kevin and Crystal Nash, Megan has one brother, Austin.Her activities include FFA, FBLA, FCA, band and basketball.Her hobbies include baking, riding horse, reading, handing out with friends and traveling.Megan's future plans will be geared toward something ag or... READ MORE >

Who: The Northwestern Journalism Class Madalyn Groft, Dani Watson, Chrissy Stoltenberg, Kaitlyn Lefforge, Joclyn Haven, Elaina Schmitt, Nick Cunningham, Cody Rausch, Mack Stoltenberg, Sam Groft, Ben Rohr, Chandler Miles, Morgan Gehring, Tasia Picotte, Emma Grandpre, and Maddie Williams What: The Wildcat 2020 Yearbook When: Due February 20 Where:... READ MORE >

Seniors Hailey Boekelheide, State FBLA North Vice President, and Chrissy Stoltenberg, State FBLA Treasurer, attended the CTSO Legislative Shadow Days in Pierre. Both are State FBLA officers. READ MORE >

Congratulations to senior Zech Clemens on being selected for the American Family Insurance #DreamFearlessly Fan Vote. The website where you will be able to go and vote for your player,Amfam.com/fanvote, will go live at 12 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Once the site goes live at that time, we encourage yourself, family, friends, teammates, classmates, etc. to visit... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ethan Boekelheide for making All-State Band!Boekelheide will perform March 28 in Mitchell at the Performing Arts Center at 4 p.m. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the One-Act Play as they are heading to the state competition! Northwestern is scheduled to perform on Sat. Feb. 8 at 1:15 in the O‘Gorman HS Theater. Region Superior Acting awards went to Zeke Duncan, Hailey Boekelheide, Mitchell Vander Wal, Bailey Heim, Paige Larson, and Jackson Mielke. Way to go!! READ MORE >

Sophomore Megan Nash placed second in the state Voice of Democracy speech contest in Pierre! READ MORE >

Junior Joclyn Haven received January Student of the Month. Daughter of Jeremy and Laura Haven, Joclyn has three younger sisters: Ella, Ashley and Lily.Her activities include volleyball, track, FBLA, FFA, journalism and 4-H.Her hobbies include shopping, photography, hanging with friends, and cooking and baking.In the future, Joclyn plan to attend a four-year... READ MORE >

Seventh-grader Rhianna Troske qualified for middle school all-state band! READ MORE >

Seventh-grader Josh Thorson qualified for middle school all-state jazz band! READ MORE >

Seventh-grader Annie Dvorak placed 5th at the Simmons Middle School MathCounts Competition! READ MORE >

Fourth-grader Will Clemens has been selected a semifinalist for the Mars 2020 “Name the Rover” contest. Will’s name will enter the next round of consideration to become the official name of the Mars 2020 rover. "It's an honor, and I feel lucky to have been given this chance," Clemens said. This student’s entry was selected as South Dakota’s winner in... READ MORE >

Hello Northwestern Community! My name is Madison (Hahler) Aguirre, and I will be student teaching in Mrs. Jennifer Schell’s art courses starting Jan. 27. I actually attended Northwestern for my K-12 education, so I am excited to be returning as a student teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in art and will graduate this May as a certified art educator. I have... READ MORE >

Congratulations to the Voice of Democracy speech contest winners sponsored by the Redfield VFW! Sophomore Megan Nash placed first; sophomore Meadow Remily placed second and sophomore Sawyer Styles placed third.Through the Voice of Democracy Contest, Megan wrote a speech about what makes America great. In Megan’s speech, she talked about how as American... READ MORE >

Senior Madalyn Groft received December Student of the Month. Daughter of James and Nora Groft, Madalyn’s siblings include Isaac, Peyton and Samuel. A four-sport athlete (volleyball, cross country, track, and basketball), Madalyn also participates in band, choir, journalism, Future Business Leaders of America and club volleyball. She takes her favorite class,... READ MORE >

Congratulations to sophomore Megan Nash on placing first at the state FFA Leadership Development Event to advance in Employment Skills at the National FFA Convention next fall."The FFA strives to develop premier leadership skills in its members. The employment skills LDE has developed my skills and abilities across many horizons. Through the experience, I... READ MORE >

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Faulkton Trojans as the volleyball team won its 11th the State B Championship and went 41-0, becoming the first team in the program’s 35-year history to go undefeated. “I am super proud of what these girls have accomplished,” Coach Nora Groft said. “This season they did something no other Wildcat team has done, thus... READ MORE >

Northwestern placed second in exhibit and interview at the National BEST Robotics competition in Denver, Colo., Dec. 7-8. "I was very proud of the way the students stood up to this years’ challenge in all areas of the competition," adviser Mrs. Denise Clemens said. "I was proud of the way they represented Northwestern at nationals.”Senior Hailey Boekelheide won the... READ MORE >