School Board Approves Resignations and New Hires
Local News April 15, 2025 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education met on Monday, April 14, to review staffing changes and facility projects planned for this summer. The board also recognized Superintendent Justin Downes for earning a statewide honor. Downes was selected for the Community Leader Award from the South Dakota School Superintendents... Read more
14 MHS Students Punch Tickets to HOSA Nationals
Local News April 15, 2025 0
“It’s Milbank’s largest group ever!” says Johanna Fischer, adviser to the 14 HOSA students who punched their tickets to the 2025 HOSA International Leadership Conference. The event will be held June 18-21 in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 10,000 students from around the world will participate. MHS Students who qualified include... Read more
Max Schuelke, a student at MHS, has been chosen as South Dakota’s Northern District Debate Student of the Year for 2025. The Northern district includes schools such as Brookings, Watertown, Milbank, Huron,and Aberdeen. Coaches nominate a graduating senior who represents the tenets of the association’s code of honor: humility,... Read more
Senior Rylee Scoular, has been chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Rylee is the daughter of Ryan and Rondi Scoular. Rylee participated in basketball, volleyball, track and field, choir, National Honor Society, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and... Read more
The Milbank Area Retired Teachers-Personnel Association (MARTA) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at the Milbank Pizza Ranch. The April meeting will include a mini-fundraiser along with Easter activities. MARTA members will have the chance to win several themed baskets. Announcements will also be... Read more
The Bulldogs tennis team traveled to Sioux Falls on Friday, April 11, for a triangular with Sioux Falls Jefferson and Yankton. Jefferson, who took 10th place last year at the State AA tourney, proved to be a tough opponent. Despite the Bulldogs’ determination and hustle, they fell 8-1 to... Read more
Milbank Police Chief Corey Hooth was honored with a Patriotic Employer Award for his outstanding support of the South Dakota Army National Guard and its Reserve members. The award recognizes supervisors and employers who go above and beyond to facilitate their employees’ military commitments in service of their country... Read more
The MHS Bulldogs held their 2024-25 basketball awards ceremony on Thursday, April 3, at Central Church in Milbank. 2024-25 Awards:Academic All-State: Bryan Meyer, Graham Lightfield, and Emmett Hanson Varsity Juice Man of the Year: Jack HowardVarsity Most Improved: Emmett HansonVarsity Bulldog of the Year: Sam RickTeammate of the Year: Charlie... Read more
Corny Smit
Obituaries April 14, 2025 0
Cornelius “Corny” Smit, 84, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Private burial was held at the Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot, SD. Cornelius H. Smit was born on June 18, 1940, to Kurt and Elsa (Dockter) Smit... Read more
Mary Warrey
Obituaries April 13, 2025 0
Mary Warrey, age 71, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Milbank Area Hospital – Avera Health. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025,... Read more
