The Milbank High School Education Foundation (MHSEF) held its annual banquet and awards ceremony at the American Lutheran Church on May 7. The foundation announced the scholarship recipients selected from the MHS Class of 2026. Soon-to-be graduates received scholarship awards totaling $252,050 shared by 28 students. Presenters explained the... Read more
The new MHS chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was represented by 19 students at the South Dakota FCCLA State Leadership Conference. The event was held at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Sioux Falls from April 26-28. Seven members from Milbank participated in... Read more
Head coach Mark Keeton and the Lady Bulldogs golfers traveled to Aberdeen to play Lee Park on May 7. Keeton commented, “This was by far the best weather we have played in all year. The sun was out and the winds were light. Jon Murdy always has the course... Read more
Milbank FFA Hosts 2026 Awards Banquet
Local News May 12, 2026 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter celebrated their 2025-2026 experiences and accomplishments with a banquet held at MHS on Thursday, April 30. The chapter also welcomed family, friends, and supporters. Jason Karels, the woodshop teacher at MHS, was awarded the Honorary Chapter Degree for helping to advance agricultural education. The degree... Read more
Baccalaureate for the Milbank High School Class of 2026 will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in the MHS theater. The Milbank Ministerial Association will preside over the service. Music will be provided by the MHS instrumental and vocal departments under the direction of Mrs. Susan... Read more
The blood drive held in Milbank on April 27 collected 35 units of blood. “Enough to help save up to 105 patients in need,” said Abbie Arneson of LifeServe, the nonprofit blood supplier that organized the drive. Joyce Hermans was recognized by LifeServe as a 7-gallon donor. “This is... Read more
The Milbank High School and Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present their annual spring concerts in the high school theater. The high school concert is set for Monday, May 11. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade concert is set for Tuesday, May 12. Both concerts begin at... Read more
Buckle Up May 11–31 and Every Day! That’s the advice of the Milbank Police Department, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety – Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). They are all emphasizing the need for drivers to buckle... Read more
Matt Lenards, a 2017 graduate of MHS, grew up playing football, basketball, baseball and running track for the Bulldogs in Milbank. He recalls practicing and getting in a quick game of lightning at Unity Square as early as third or fourth grade. So it was a surreal experience to... Read more
Senior Olivia Foell has been chosen as the May Student of the Month at Milbank High School. Olivia is the daughter of Dr. Matt and Heather Foell. Olivia participates in Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). She is also a member of... Read more
