Nearly 80 fifth-grade students from Milbank Elementary completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program today, Thursday, May 14. A ceremony to recognize the graduates was held in the MHS theater. Fifth-grade teachers Mrs. Cantine, Mrs. Gauer, and Mrs. Riley attended, along with school officials, parents, and law enforcement... Read more
Keira Steffen joined the top one percent of graduating seniors in South Dakota at the 36th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon held April 27 in Rapid City. Governor Larry Rhoden’s office and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota recognized scholars in the Class of 2026 from the state’s... Read more
Milbank Educators Rising Members Celebrate College Signings, Future in Teaching
Local News May 14, 2026 0
Ryan Keeton, Yanderyn Oliveras Zuniga, and Braylen Bowsher each took a giant step forward in pursuing a career in education, and the MIlbank chapter of Educators Rising (ER) held a Signing Day to celebrate their decisions. Keeton and Oliveras Zuniga signed papers declaring their intention to obtain a teaching... Read more
Sara Colombe to Attend Institute In Colorado
Local News May 13, 2026 0
Sara Colombe, head of agricultural education at MHS and the Milbank FFA adviser, will attend a CASE 4 professional development institute in Greeley, Colorado, to study the Food Science and Safety CASE curriculum. Students investigate food science concepts and situations including food safety, food chemistry, food processing, food product development,... Read more
Milbank High School Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. Class speakers are Collin Phinney and Ann Neugebauer. Superintendent Justin Downes will conduct the commencement activities. MHS Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Music will... Read more
The Milbank High School Education Foundation (MHSEF) held its annual banquet and awards ceremony at the American Lutheran Church on May 7. The foundation announced the scholarship recipients selected from the MHS Class of 2026. Soon-to-be graduates received scholarship awards totaling $252,050 shared by 28 students. Presenters explained the... Read more
The Flame of Hope made its way from Milbank High School to Milbank Elementary this morning, Tuesday, May 12. The torch was carried by a team of local law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes during the Milbank leg of the 2026 South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run for... Read more
The new MHS chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was represented by 19 students at the South Dakota FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The event was held at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls from April 26-28. Seven members from Milbank participated in... Read more
Head coach Mark Keeton and the Lady Bulldogs golfers traveled to Aberdeen to play Lee Park on May 7. Keeton commented, “This was by far the best weather we have played in all year. The sun was out and the winds were light. Jon Murdy always has the course... Read more
Milbank FFA Hosts 2026 Awards Banquet
Local News May 12, 2026 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter celebrated their 2025-2026 experiences and accomplishments with a banquet held at MHS on Thursday, April 30. The chapter also welcomed family, friends, and supporters. Jason Karels, the woodshop teacher at MHS, was awarded the Honorary Chapter Degree for helping to advance agricultural education. The degree... Read more
