Oral Interp and Debate Teams Compete in Aberdeen
The MHS oral interp and debate teams competed at the Golden Eagle Tournament in Aberdeen on November 2 and November 3. The team placed second in the “A” school division. Individually, Claire Mischel won the award for Outstanding Presiding Officer in Congressional Debate. MHS team members attending the Golden... Read more
Boy’s and Girl’s Piano Recitals Held in Milbank
The 29th annual All Boys and the second annual All Girls Piano Recitals were held  Saturday, November 3, at MHS.  Sheila Dailie, Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager and Susan Karels are the instructors for the students. Kindergarten through 4th grade participants included: Front Row: Tenley Bohn, Elise Graham, Ivy Untalan,... Read more
Milbank Middle School Releases First Quarter Honor Roll
The Milbank Middle School released the first quarter honor roll for the 2018-19 school year. Students receiving honors include the following: Grade 8 Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Brooklyn Brandriet Harley Davis Addie Farrell Jessica Figueroa Aidan Foell Merik Junker Isaiah Korstjens Max Lightfield Madi Loeschke Aiden Ludvigson Ellie Neugebauer... Read more
Milbank High School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll
Milbank High School has issued the first quarter honor rolls for the 2018-19 school year. Students named to the list include the following: PERFECTION 4.0 FRESHMEN:Cole Brown, Marion Mischel, Wylie Mursu, Savanna Osowski, Bennett Schwenn, Savannah Stengel. SOPHOMORES: Siri Bien, Emma DeBoer, Halli Essington, Jenna Johnson, Allison Leddy, Shelby... Read more
Benefit for Schwagel Family This Sunday – November 4
A benefit to aid the John and Hilary Schwagel family will be held on Sunday, November 4, from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at School House Suites ( the former high school/middle school) in Milbank. The benefit includes a free will donation meal from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.,... Read more
Guess the 2018 Mystery Snowman!
The Mystery Snowman is an important part of The Milbank Snow Queen Festival and is a prominent person in the Milbank community. Daily clues will be published on The Valley Express to help you unravel the identity. The first person to correctly guess the Mystery Snowman’s identity wins two... Read more
MHS Singers Attend All-State Chorus
Two MHS mixed quartets were selected to participate in the 2018 South Dakota All-State Chorus in Rapid City. The nearly 1000 voices and a full symphony orchestra were under the direction of Dr. Phillip Swan of Wisconsin and Dr. Anthony Elliott from the University of Michigan. The program will... Read more
Hartman’s Family Food Raises $1100 for Combined Appeal
You say apple; I say appeal. Hartman’s Family Foods says both. Hartman’s Family Foods held their annual Caramel Apple Fundraiser for Grant County Appeal. The fresh hand-dipped caramel apples were offered in several gourmet flavors. The sweet treats raised $1100. All the proceeds- 100 percent – goes to Combined... Read more
MHS Team Wins Oral Interp Trophies
The MHS oral interp team competed at the NSU Invitational on the Northern State University campus in Aberdeen. According to MHS Head Oral Interp Coach, Natasha Karels, “The top six competitors in each round made it to the finals. Milbank brought home the second place trophy coming in just... Read more
Scouts Collect Over 1,000 Items for Food Pantry
Milbank Boy Scout Troop 45, Cub Scout Pack 38, and their families collected over 1,000 items for the Milbank Food Pantry during their annual Scouting for Food event on October 27. The scouts also gathered 14 pairs of eyeglasses to give to the South Dakota Lions Foundation. Scoutmaster Jeff... Read more