Free Screening for Three and Four-Year-Olds on Friday, March 1
Local News February 27, 2024 0
Children who live in the MIlbank School District and were three or four years old as of September 1, 2023, are invited to a free developmental screening. This screening will be conducted at the Milbank Elementary School on Friday, March, 1 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Appointments are... Read more
The 33rd Annual Piano Festival was held at MHS on Sunday, February 25. The festival, sponsored by the Milbank Area Piano Teachers, is designed to showcase the talents of young musicians and encourage them in their studies. Students of Kristi Seehafer, Deb Rausch, Renae Wollschlager, and Sheila Dailie performed.... Read more
Five Milbank area students rehearsed and performed with the Middle School All-State Orchestra at Rapid City Central High School on February 23-24. The event was sponsored by the South Dakota Music Educators Association (SDMEA). Teaneashea Vogel, an eighth grader from Milbank Middle School, was selected as 12th chair cello.... Read more
Milbank Wins Battle of the Bulldogs – First Time in 16 Years
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 22, 2024 0
There’s a new sheriff in town! Milbank traveled to Madison on Monday, February 19, for the annual Battle of the Bulldogs and captured the victory. Madison had won 15 battles in a row – the last time Milbank defeated Madison was in February 21, 2008. This year, Milbank was... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Win – Advance to Region Semifinals
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 21, 2024 0
The fourth-seeded Lady Bulldogs defeated the No. 5 seed, Waubay-Summit, in the Region 1A quarterfinals on Tuesday, February 20 in Sisseton. The final score was 53-37. In other quarterfinal action, No. 1 Sisseton – the fourth-rated team in the state –crushed the Wambdi of Tiospa Zina 86-22. Third-seeded Roncalli... Read more
Max Schuelke Qualifies for National Debate Tournament
Local News February 20, 2024 0
Max Schuelke, a member of the MHS debate team, has punched his ticket to the National Speech and Debate Championship. The tournament will be held June 16-21 in Des Moines, Iowa. Schuelke will be one of the two U.S . Extemp debaters representing the Northern District of South Dakota.... Read more
MHS Wrestlers Punch Their Tickets to State
Milbank Area Wrestling February 20, 2024 0
Six Bulldogs, one alternate, and one Lady Bulldog grappled their way into South Dakota’s 2024 State Wrestling Individual Championships. The athletes qualified at the regional meet in Pierre on Saturday, February 17. Regional winners from their respective classes will compete against each other February 22-24 at the Denny Sanford... Read more
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
Local News February 19, 2024 0
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
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 16, 2024 0
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
