MHS Musicians Audition for All-State Band
Local News January 22, 2018 0
Thirteen students from Milbank High School auditioned for the South Dakota All-State band. The South Dakota All-State Band concerts will be held in Rapid City on March 22-24. Auditioning from Milbank were: Back l. to r.- Logan Meyer (freshman trombone), Drake Rogers (freshman tuba), Noah Mursu (sophomore alto sax),... Read more
Nyssa Duffield to Student Teach in Milbank Band Program
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Milbank High School band director, Susan Karels, is pleased to announce that Miss Nyssa Duffield will begin her student teaching assignment with the Milbank 6-12 grade band department on Monday, January 22. “I have waited 26 years for a student teacher to come into our program,” expressed Susan Karels.... Read more
Milbank Middle School Honor Roll Announced
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Milbank Middle School announces the honor roll and improvement honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Eighth Grade Honor Roll Distinction – 3.800 or higher Cole Brown, Maiah Brown, Taryn Dusky, Hailey Hupke, William Karels, Ella Kasuske, Kaden Krause, Madison Mathews, Marion Mischel, Hattie Muellenbach,... Read more
Four Chosen for Middle School All-State Band
Local News January 18, 2018 0
Four musicians from Milbank Middle School were chosen for the South Dakota Music Educators Association Middle School All-State Band. The 19th annual two-day event takes place March 2-3 at Pierre T.F. Riggs High School. Selected to the Honor Band were eighth graders Isaac Schulte, eighth chair trumpet, and Will... Read more
Eighth Grade MathCounts Team Places Fourth
Local News January 17, 2018 0
The Milbank Middle School eighth grade MathCounts team summed up fourth place in an invitational meet in Aberdeen on January 10. The team’s score totaled 30.50. Eighteen teams competed. Holgate 1 won the meet with 48.0 points. Groton Black was second with 32.50, and Simmons 1 was third with... Read more
MHS Second Quarter Honor Roll
Local News January 17, 2018 0
Milbank High School announces the list of second quarter honor roll recipients for the 2017-2018 school year. Perfection – 4.0 Freshmen – Hali Essington, Jose Flores De Salazar, Amaya Street, Madi Thue, Jessica Van Peursem, Peyten Wiese. Sophomores – Noah Murso, Amy Nelson, Tracy Pillatzki, Danica Schulte. Juniors –... Read more
Ackermans Purchase UPI Petroleum in Milbank
Local News January 17, 2018 0
Jason and Angie Ackerman of Milbank have purchased UPI Petroleum in Milbank. Their first day of business as the new owners was Monday, January 8. UPI offers fuel and propane services, fishing bait, and convenience items. Jason, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the business, says, “We are not... Read more
Home Exhibits Increase at Grant County Farm and Home Show
Local News January 16, 2018 0
The 70th Annual Grant County Farm and Home Show on January 12-13, showcased 27 crop entries and 197 home exhibits. Sara Koepke, advisor for the Grant County 4-H Youth Program, said, “There was an increase of 98 home exhibits from last year to this year. There was a decline... Read more
New Business Opens on Main Street Milbank
Local News January 10, 2018 0
An empty building on Main Street Milbank has been filled. Advanced Technologies, Inc., opened for business in downtown Milbank on January 2. The company, located at 301 South Main Street, is in the former Boos and Grajczyk Law Office building across the street from Great Western Bank. The business... Read more
Milbank School Board Approves the Hiring of Instructional Coach Position
Local News January 10, 2018 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education gave their approval for the position of an instructional coach which will be paid for by the Personnel Development Grant the district recently received. Approval was given during the regular meeting of the board Monday, January 8. The district was awarded the... Read more
