During 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week, the MHS chapter of Educators Rising honored teachers and staff who made a difference this year. On May 7, a ceremony was held to highlight  Abbey Trapp, Susan Karels, and Tammy Rieger for their outstanding impact on students and school life. The educators were nominated... Read more

The books were officially closed on the 2024-25 school year on the last day of classes at MHS on Tuesday, May 20.  It was a year brimming with collective memories, along with experiences unique to each student. The Class of 2025 will now go their separate ways on new paths... Read more

Betty Folk, age 86, of Milbank, SD, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 17, 2025, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father... Read more

St. Lawrence School in Milbank honored 11 students on their sixth-grade graduation today, Tuesday, May 20. Their teachers, Natasha Karels and Paula Rausch, coordinated the event. Rausch finished her 36th year as an instructor at the school. The graduation Mass and ceremony took place at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The... Read more

The MHS girls golfers traveled to Groton for an invitational on Monday, May 12. They faced Redfield, Roncalli, their host the Lady Tigers of Groton, and a beastly breeze. “Wind, wind, and more wind was the story of the day!” commented Mark Keeton, head coach of the Lady Bulldogs. “It... Read more

Isabelle Karels, Macy Mueller, and Natalie Thaden – accompanied by their instructor Sheila Dailie –  participated in the National Piano Playing Auditions in Brookings. The event was sponsored by the American College of Musicians and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. Each student performed a four to six-piece program and... Read more

The Grant County Child Protection Team sponsored its annual essay contest  to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention in April.  The contest gives students in third through eighth grades the opportunity to highlight someone they consider a role model. The essay winners attended a  presentation and enjoyed lunch at... Read more

Marianne Morrill, age 82, of Ortonville, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ortonville Area Health Services Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church in Ortonville, MN, Visitation will be held one hour prior to the... Read more

Claire Snaza was among the students from across South Dakota recognized as the best and brightest of the Class of 2025. The group was honored during the 35th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon hosted by Governor Larry Rhoden and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) on April 28.... Read more

The MHS Class of 2025, which includes 78 students, will graduate on Sunday, May 18. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Class of 2025 has chosen the snapdragon as their class flower. Maroon and  Gold have been selected... Read more