The South Dakota School Superintendent Association (SDSSA) named Justin Downes, Superintendent of the Milbank School District, as their 2025 Community Leader of the Year. The group made the announcement today, April 15.  Downes is in his sixth year as the Superintendent in Milbank.  As a professional dedicated to public education... Read more

Students of Sheila Dailie, a Milbank piano instructor, held their Spring Recital at the American Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 13. Many friends and family attended.  Front: Mya Robish, Landon Athey, Parker Robish, Jackson Hendricks, and Royce VanMeterMiddle: Callie Myrum, Isabelle Karels, Bennett Schwandt, Brynna Bumgardener, Remi Homan, and Liam... Read more

Gustavus “Gus” Guenther, age 96, of Milbank, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Avantara – Milbank Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank, SD. Visitation will be held on... Read more

“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 Kayla... 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, equity,... 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 the... 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 made,... 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 the... 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 while... 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 Peery... Read more