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
The Milbank Motel – known locally as The Manor Motel – and its property have been purchased by the Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative (WVEC). The land, situated on Highway 12 as you enter the city of Milbank from the east, also lies adjacent to the headquarters of WVEC. WVEC... Read more
Someone Special Essay Winners Announced
Uncategorized May 5, 2026 0
The Grant County Child Protection team celebrated the winners of the Someone Special Essay on April 28. Students in third through eighth grade composed essays highlighting someone special in their lives. The contest focuses on how a person can influence a child’s education and character. Someone Special Essay Winners:... Read more
Senior Yanderyn Olivares Zuniga was chosen as the April Student of the Month at Milbank High School. She is the daughter of Isela Zuniga and Carlos Olivares. Yanderyn is a member of the MHS choir and band. She belongs to Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and Educators Rising. She takes... Read more
MHS Pole Vault Team Reaches New Heights
Milbank Area Track and Field April 30, 2026 0
Pits and push offs, a lot of sweat, and maybe a few tears – all the highs and lows have made the field squad of the Bulldogs track and field team a tightly knit group. Adding in practice, encouragement, and experience has allowed the athletes, regardless of the competition,... Read more
