Schuelke Selected as March MHS Student of the Month 

Max Schuelke, a senior at Milbank High School, has been chosen as the March Student of the Month. Max is the son of Russ and Robin Schuelke.

Max takes part in Educators Rising, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, student council, debate, and theater. He serves as a Sunday school teacher at his church and is employed by the After School Time (OST) program. 

Max has also earned numerous honors during his high school career. Today, April 10, he was notified that he has been selected as the 2025 Debate Student of the Year for the Northern Region of South Dakota. 

Max’s other achievements:

• 2024 National Educators Rising Champion
• 2025 National Educators Rising National Qualifier –  Creative Lecture 
• 2024 and 2025 Lincoln – Douglas Champion Debater
• 2023-2025 National Qualifier for Debate
• State Officer for Educators Rising  
• 2024-2025 MHS Student Council 
• Karl E. Mundt Senior Award for Lincoln-Douglas Debate
• 2024 HOSA State Champion and National Qualifier –  Biomedical 
• Kristine Hayes $1000 Scholarship – Debate
• Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week.

When asked about his favorite class, he said he likes art best. “I enjoy the creative freedom,” he stated. Max plans to attend Northern State University to major in elementary education.