Parent-Teacher Conferences – Tuesday and Wednesday
Local News October 24, 2016 0
Parent-Teacher conferences for the Milbank School District are scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Students will be released early both days. Koch School students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. St. Lawrence students will be released... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Down Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Volleyball October 24, 2016 0
The Lady Bulldogs downed the Britton-Hecla Braves in another three-set volleyball victory. Milbank Area improved their record to 16-6 with the win. The Bulldogs jumped out to an early 15-8 lead in the first set. The Braves pulled to within one point at 22-21 before the locals took advantage... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth and seventh grade students are using books and reading to connect with students across the globe. The Global Read Aloud was created six years ago by a teacher in Wisconsin, Pernille Ripp, and has grown to nearly one million students this year. “The goal is... Read more
Twelve-year-old Korbin Leddy issued a challenge for youth across the state to donate excess fruits and vegetables to local food pantries. He called his project Share the Harvest. Leddy’s 4-H club, Madison Junior Livestock, donated their produce to the Grant County Food Pantry. The top contributors were awarded a... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club inducted three new members Thursday, October 20, during their regular meeting at the State Auto cafeteria. Receiving their membership certificates were Kayla Pinkert, Ashley Frerichs, and Dana Junker. Chelsy Baugh served as the Toastmaster, Jessica Roggenbuck was the speaker, and Dana Junker was the table... Read more
What motivates a 16 year-old to move halfway across the world to live without their family and friends for an entire year? Carolin Klettke, a German exchange student at MHS, said, ” I want to learn the language and culture, meet new people, experience American life, and see the... Read more
Special Olympics Bowlers Roll On to State
Local News October 23, 2016 0
Nine bowlers from Milbank competed in the regional Special Olympics bowling tournament October 14, in Aberdeen and all will advance to State. The state bowling tournament is Friday, November 4, in Aberdeen. Courtney Kroemer rolled a second place finish and Tyler Johnson took third. Chris Stodolski, Briar Zuraff, and... Read more
The Milbank High School chorus presented their fall concert on October 17, in the MHS theatre. Musicians from the community also performed. “Because the MHS marching band is busy with their marching season every fall, the choir puts on its own concert,” explained MHS chorus director Miriam Schwenn. “During... Read more
Milbank Area Falls in Battle Of The Bulldogs
Milbank Area Football October 23, 2016 0
Milbank Area came up short in their final game of the regular high school football season. They fell 61-22 to Madison in the battle of the Bulldogs and dropped to 6-3 on the season. “I am proud of our effort and the way we competed,” stated Milbank Area head... Read more
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students from Milbank Middle School completed their first community service project of the year. Their aid will go to people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The sixth grade students donated money to purchase items from Family Dollar in Milbank. Seventh and eighth grade students... Read more
