Five students received their diplomas during the 2017 Commencement ceremony at Grant-Deuel High School on May 13. The Class of 2017 will be remembered as the final class to graduate from the school. Grant-Deuel closes its doors permanently on May 18. Earning their diplomas were: Brittany Crocker and Jaedon-Jo... Read more
MHS Students Expelled After Weapons Violation
Local News May 15, 2017 1
The Milbank School District Board of Education voted unanimously to expel two students for one year for violating the district’s weapon policy. The board convened in executive session during a special meeting on Thursday, May 11. The incident occurred May 3 in the Milbank High School parking lot. Names and additional... Read more
MHS Commencement Services Set for Sunday
Local News May 15, 2017 0
The Milbank High School Class of 2017 commencement will take place Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. Superintendent Tim Graf will conduct the ceremony and MHS Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Music will be provided by the high school band and choir. MHS seniors... Read more
New Milbank FFA Officers Selected for 2017-2018
Local News May 13, 2017 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet Monday, May 8. Officers for the 2017-18 school year were chosen. Chase Pinkert was selected as president; Nathan Loutsch, vice president; Sara Capp, secretary; Claire Mitchell, treasurer; Callie Bolin, sentinel; Kimberlly Aburto, student advisor; Kendra Schweer, parliamentarian, and Kellie Christians,... Read more
Staff Changes in the Milbank School District
Local News May 13, 2017 0
Five staff members from the Grant-Deuel School District have been hired by the Milbank School District. Grant-Deuel will close its doors at the end of this school term. Janelle Wollschlager will be the new alternative/opportunity room instructor, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Kathy Sussex. At Grant-Deuel,... Read more
Over $1 Million Awarded to MHS Seniors
Local News May 11, 2017 0
A total of $1,031,614 in scholarships was awarded to MHS seniors during Awards Day on May 10. It was an increase of over $180,000 from last year. “These students are truly blessed by our community which gives so much back to education,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly... Read more
Hospital to Open New Dialysis Unit
Local News May 10, 2017 0
Milbank Area Hospital Avera will host an open house Thursday, May 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. to welcome the public and answer questions about their new dialysis service. The state-of-the-art dialysis unit includes four stations and will accommodate as many as 12-15 patients each week. Natalie Gauer, Milbank... Read more
The rich tradition of the Milbank High School Bulldogs was highlighted during the annual MHS athletic banquet Wednesday, May 10, in the Milbank Armory. The athletes were praised and recognized for a year of excellence for the 2016-2017 school year. Highlighting the evening was the awarding of the Heart... Read more
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation handed out $159,700 in scholarships to 31 seniors during its annual awards banquet at American Lutheran Church Tuesday, May 9. The foundation gave its first five scholarships of $5,000 each in 1987, and presented 42 recipients with scholarships in the amount of $143,700... Read more
Tanner Bock Shoots Perfect Score
Local News May 9, 2017 1
Milbank High School junior Tanner Bock recorded the first perfect score for the MHS Clay Target team on May 7. He hit 25 out of 25. “Tanner’s perfect score is even more impressive because he did it in winds well over 20 miles per hour,” stated team coach Paul... Read more
