Supt. Downes Named Community Leader of the Year
Local News April 16, 2025 0
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... 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... Read more
14 MHS Students Punch Tickets to HOSA Nationals
Local News April 15, 2025 0
“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... 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,... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Clark-Willow Lake in Slugfest
Milbank Area Girls SoftballMilbank Area Girls Softball April 13, 2025 0
The MHS girls fastpitch softball team duked it out with the Cyclones in a high-scoring slugfest to claim an opening-day victory on Thursday, April 10, at Clark Willow Lake. The game featured 24 hits and 37 runs.The Bulldogs tacked up 19 runs to Clark-Willow Lake’s 18 to take home... Read more
Hunter Reede Takes First Place at State FFA
Local News April 10, 2025 0
Milbank FFA members competed at the 97th South Dakota FFA Convention in Brookings from April 3-5. Hunter Reede took first place in the Food Science competition. His win propelled Milbank’s Food Science team to eighth place. Cody Wiik earned second place in Ag Mechanics to help his team take... Read more
