Students and Teachers to be Featured at Piano Festival
The 33rd Annual Piano Festival will be held at MHS on Sunday, February 25, at 1:30 p.m. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Piano Teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of the musicians and encourage them in their studies. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.... Read more
Milbank School Board Recognized During School Board Week
Superintendent Justin Downes recognized the Milbank School District Board of Education during their regular monthly session on Monday, February 12. Dr. Douglas R. Wermedal, executive director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD), released a statement saying in part, “South Dakota School Board Recognition Week is set... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Defeat Webster – Start Regions Feb 20
Every player stepped up to make the Lady Bulldogs’ victory over Webster paws-ible on Thursday, February 15, at the Milbank Armory. Webster led by three points in the early minutes of the game, but after that, it was all Milbank. Isabella Anderson scored 14 points; Claire Snaza, 12; Tyra... Read more
Schulte Pumps In 30 Points to Torch the Redhawks
Milbank defeated Estelline-Hendricks 78-58 at home on Monday, February 12. Joe Schulte was fire! Schulte dropped in 30 points and added 10 rebounds to put up another double-double. He hit 13 of his 16 shots from the floor and two of his three free throws. Garrett Mertens was also... Read more
Olivia Wendland Selected as MHS January Student of the Month
Olivia Wendland, a senior at Milbank High School, was chosen as the January Student of the Month. Olivia participates in student council, HOSA, National Honor Society, band, choir, color guard, and football cheer. Outside of school, Olivia participates in dance. She was chosen as Miss Milbank for 2024 at... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Win Final Dual – Head to Regions
The Bulldog wrestlers were victorious in their final dual of the year at Redfield on February 8. Milbank won 54-27. Josh Schmeichel, head coach for Milbank, said, “With the Redfield win, we finished our dual season at 11-4. I’m proud of all the hard work and effort the boys... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Enjoy Exciting Night at Tri-Valley
The Lady Bulldogs went on the road to Tri-Valley on Saturday, February 10. The Lady Mustangs took the win, but Milbank experienced an exciting night. Tyra Berry put up 15 points –all from beyond the arc. She added two assists and six rebounds. Isabella Anderson made 13 points, including... Read more
Isabella Anderson Marks 1000th Basketball Point
A victory party broke out during the girls basketball game in Tri-Valley on Saturday, February 10. The celebration was all about Lady Bulldog Isabella Anderson. Isabella notched the 1000th point of her career, and the fans in the stands went wild. Isabella said, “When I saw the ball go... Read more
Bulldogs Win Third-Place Trophy at Sioux Falls Tourney
MHS debaters captured the third-place Class A Sweepstakes trophy at the Sioux Falls Roosevelt Tournament held in Harrisburg on February 10. The Bulldogs scored 169 points to finish eight points behind Beresford and 15 behind Lennox, who was named the champion. This was the largest tournament of the season... Read more
Brown, Dunihoo, and Sletten Place at State Gymnastics Meet
Junior Hannah Brown won the 10th-place medal in the vault competition at the 2024 South Dakota High School Athletic Association Gymnastics Competition. The meet was held at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre on February 9-10. Lady Bulldogs Macyn Dunnihoo and Mady Sletten, both freshmen, also qualified, competed, and... Read more