Teacher of the Year Robin Schuelke Inspires Her Students
Robin Schuelke, a math teacher at MHS, has been chosen as Milbank’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. Robin was nonplussed when Principal Dan Snaza declared she was the winner. “To be completely honest, I was shocked when Mr. Snaza announced my name,” she says. “I tell my students that... Read more
Bulldog Hoopsters Finish Season Strong
Logan Diede, head coach of the Bulldogs basketball team, said the 2023-2024 season was a memorable one. “Yes, we had another winning season and accumulated a lot of wins – finishing 17-6– but there was also so much growth from start to finish. This season was one that included... Read more
Stella Wendland Named  March Student of the Month
Senior Stella Wendland has been chosen as the March Student of the Month at MHS. Stella is the daughter of Josh and Susie Wendland. Stella is a member of HOSA and acts as the chapter president, She also serves as the president of the student council. She has been... Read more
Pancake Breakfast and More Planned for March 19 – Ag Day
Milbank’s Ag Appreciation Day is March 19. The Milbank Area Chamber Agriculture Committee has a bushel basket of events planned, including the traditional pancake breakfast, during its annual celebration.  Proceeds help support the MACC agriculture scholarships. Applicants are reminded the deadline to apply for this year’s scholarships is Friday,... Read more
Mertens and Schulte Selected for NEC All-Conference Team
Bulldogs Garrett Mertens and Joe Schulte, both seniors at MHS, were named to the 2024 NEC All-Conference basketball second team. It is the second consecutive year that Mertens and Schulte appeared on the list. Logan Diede, head coach for Milbank, commented, “Really proud of Joe and Garrett for being... Read more
Four Students Qualify for Educators Rising Nationals in DC
MHS students Lydia Street, Max Schuelke, Matti Scott and Carlos Olivares, each earned a First Place with Gold rating at the State Educators Rising competition at Northern State University in Aberdeen on February 28. The four now qualify for the national competition to be held June 28-July 1 in... Read more
Sophia Whitlow Chosen MHS Student of the Month
Senior Sophia Whitlow has been chosen as the February Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Steve and Tina Whitlow. Sophia participates in National Honor Society, and she served as the student manager for the volleyball team. Outside of school, she is active... Read more
Reminder: Nominations Due for Milbank School Board Election
Residents of the Milbank School District who are interested in serving on the board of education are encouraged to circulate their nominating petitions. Petitions are available at the school and must be completed and in the office of the school district’s business manager by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March... Read more
Anderson and Berry Make 2024 All-Conference Team
Lady Bulldogs Isabella Anderson and Tyra Berry, both juniors, were named to the Northeast Conference All-Conference girls basketball team for 2024. Krista Langager of Sisseton was named the 2024 NEC Player of the Year. ‌First Team:Krista Langager (JR) – SissetonAddison Neuendorf (SOPH) HamlinAva Hanson (JR) RoncalliKate Rozell (SR) RedfieldHannah... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Celebrate at Year-End Awards Banquet
Milbank Area gymnasts were honored for their accomplishments during the 2023-2024 season at an awards banquet held on Tuesday, February 27. Major M letterwinners were: seventh graders Jada Leigh Wellnitz and Aria Prasnicki, eighth grader Raina Untalan; ninth graders Macyn Dunnihoo and Madilyn Sletten; and 11th graders Hannah Brown... Read more