Milbank High School awards day was staged Wednesday, May 11, in the high school theatre where $855,449 in scholarships were awarded to numerous seniors to help further their education. “Awarding this amount of money is not typical for a school our size,” stated Principal Dan Snaza. “This is truly remarkable.... Read more

The 19th Annual Milbank Bulldog Volleyball Camp dates have been set and registrations are due. The summer camps will be under the direction of Nancy Hoeke. The varsity/junior varsity camp for athletes in grades 10-12 will be June 13-14 at the Milbank Armory. The camp will run 8:30 a.m. to... Read more

The baccalaureate service for 2016 MHS graduates is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in the high school theatre. The Milbank Ministerial Association will preside over the service. Music will be provided by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Susan Karels and Miriam Schwenn. Read more

The Grant County Christian Service Council will sponsor a Picnic in the Park every Wednesday this summer. Children of all ages can meet for a hot nutritious meal. “The council has been working on this project for nearly a year,” stated council member and organizer of the event, LeAnn Kuper.... Read more

The Junior Busy Bees 4-H Club made a donation to Golden Living Center to spruce up its outdoor spaces. The Bees donated bird feeders, bird baths, and bird seed. The presentation was made to Activities Director Tammie DeWald. Making the presentation on behalf of the Junior Busy Bees were (left to right):... Read more

The public is invited to attend the annual Milbank High School Woodshop, Agriculture and Art Show in the high school lobby Tuesday, May 17, from noon to 7:30 p.m. “Projects made by the students throughout the school year will be on display all afternoon through the start of the spring... Read more

Four Milbank Area Retired Teacher Association (MARTA) members attended the South Dakota Retired State Personnel (SDRSP) convention in Pierre May 3-4. MARTA President Rhonda Preller was recognized with an Outstanding Volunteer Service award. She was one of just four recipients of the award. MARTA was also commended on their 14% increase... Read more

The Milbank Bulldogs secured a 6-1 high school boys tennis victory over Yellow Medicine East, MN, Friday, May 6, despite the unusually hot temperatures. “Thankfully both teams had a day or two prior to the match where the temperatures were higher than they had been,” explained Milbank head boys tennis... Read more

Six athletes from Milbank High School participated in the Northeast Area Special Olympics Spring Games in Watertown Friday, April 29. Winning first place in the individual 100 meter dash were Tyler Johnson, Mariah Pillatzki, Jacob O’Donnell and Briar Zuraff. Second place in the event went to Makenzie Wittrock, and Courtney... Read more

Milbank High School senior Rebekah Tuchscherer was one of South Dakota’s Class of 2016 scholars honored for academic achievement by Governor Dennis Daugaard. The ceremony took place April 25, during the 26th Annual Academic Excellence Banquet in Pierre. Daugaard and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota invited more than... Read more