
The halls are coming back to life, classrooms are getting ready, and our teachers and staff are back for In-Service! 📚✏️
Here’s to a new school year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities. We’re excited to have everyone back!




Show your Highlander Volleyball pride and support the program! $3 from every shirt sold goes back to the volleyball program.
👕 Youth & adult sizes available
🎨 2 designs to choose from
📍 Pay now & pick up at Maeday Coffee & Boutique
⏰ Store closes August 20 at 3:00 PM!
🛍️ Order here: https://www.maedaysd.com/collections/volleyball-store
Thank you for supporting Highlander Volleyball! 🏐🧡🖤


A big week is ahead as we get ready to kick off the 2026–27 school year!
🏫 Tuesday: Open House from 6:00–7:30 PM
🎒 Thursday: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Classes begin at 8:15 AM with an early dismissal at 2:45 PM.
Athletic practices are also getting underway, so be sure to check out each of the full practice schedules for the week!
⚠️ As always, schedules are subject to change. Watch for updates from coaches, advisors, and the school.
See you soon, Highlanders! 🧡🖤

The **Scotland FFA Chapter** has a couple of fun activities happening **TODAY, Saturday, August 8**. Be sure to stop by and support our FFA members!
🐄 **COW PATTY BINGO**
📍 East of City Hall
🎟️ $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5 tickets
💵 Two “splatter” winners receive $15 each
🏆 **$100 Grand Prize!**
🚗💦 **FFA CAR WASH**
📍 Scotland Fire Station
⏰ **After the parade until 5:00 PM**
💵 Freewill donations appreciated
Come have some fun, get your vehicle cleaned up, and support the **Scotland FFA Chapter**! Every bit of support helps provide opportunities for our students. 💙💛
**Thank you for supporting Scotland FFA!** 🌾🚜


🌮🎶 WALKING TACOS TODAY! 🎶🌮
Hungry for lunch? Stop by and grab a Walking Taco TODAY from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM in front of Mike’s Auto Body on Main Street!
Come enjoy a tasty lunch while supporting our Scotland Band students! 🎺🎶
🌮 Walking Tacos
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM TODAY
📍 In Front of Mike’s Auto Body — Corner of Main Street & 2nd St
Come hungry, and help us spread the word! 🧡🖤

🏐 COOL OFF & SUPPORT SCOTLAND VOLLEYBALL! 🍧
Don’t forget to stop by and grab a snow cone today! ☀️🍧
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏐 Proceeds support the Scotland Volleyball Team!
Come cool off, enjoy a sweet treat, and support our girls! 🧡🖤
Every snow cone helps support Scotland Volleyball! 🏐🍧

🤠 Today is the Day — Rodeo Days Photo Op! 📸🐴
Don’t forget to stop by during Scotland Rodeo Days and get your picture taken with this western backdrop while supporting Tennessee Irwin’s Senior Project!
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 West of Scotland High School
📸 Suggested donation: $5 per photo
🧡 Proceeds benefit the SHS Media Club
📧 Your high-quality digital photo will be emailed to you within 2 weeks.
Grab your family, round up your friends, throw on your boots and cowboy hats, and come make a Rodeo Days memory! 🤠
Hope to see you soon! 🐴📸🧡

🤠 TOMORROW — Rodeo Days Photo Op! 📸🐴
Don’t forget to stop by during Scotland Rodeo Days and get your picture taken with this western backdrop while supporting Tennessee Irwin’s Senior Project!
📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 West of Scotland High School
📸 Suggested donation: $5 per photo
🧡 Proceeds benefit the SHS Media Club
📧 Your high-quality digital photo will be emailed to you within 2 weeks.
Grab your family, round up your friends, throw on your boots and cowboy hats, and come make a Rodeo Days memory! 🤠
We’ll see you tomorrow! 🐴📸🧡

Be sure to grab your 50/50 tickets while you’re enjoying the Rodeo!
🏐 Saturday Night: Scotland Highlander Volleyball will be selling 50/50 tickets!
🏀 Sunday: Scotland/Menno Trapper Girls Basketball will be selling 50/50 tickets!
Come out, enjoy the Rodeo, support our student-athletes, and you might just head home with some extra cash! 💰
🧡🖤 Go Highlanders!
💛🖤 Go Trappers!

Looking for a fun way to remember Scotland Rodeo Days 2026? Stop by and support Tennessee Irwin's Senior Project with a western-themed photo opportunity!
📅 Saturday, August 8
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 West of Scotland High School
For a suggested $5 donation per photo, you'll receive:
📷 A fun Rodeo Days photo
📧 A digital copy emailed to you within 2 weeks
All proceeds benefit the SHS Media Club.
Throw on your boots, grab your family and friends, and make some Rodeo Days memories! 🤠❤️🐴



The musical instruments are on the move again! 🎺🥁 Someone woke up to a front yard full of band spirit!
Now it's their turn to make a decision...
🎵 $35 – Send the instruments to another yard.
🎵 $25 – Choose who gets "played" next.
🎵 $50 – Purchase insurance so they don't come back!
Every stop helps our Scotland High School Band get one step closer to their 2027 Nashville trip. Thank you for supporting our talented musicians! 🧡🖤
👀 Who do you think will be next?

Today is the Middle School & High School Football Parent/Athlete Meeting!
📅 Today
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Scotland Football Field
This meeting is important for all middle school and high school football players and their parents/guardians. We'll cover the upcoming season, expectations, schedules, and answer any questions before practices begin.
We look forward to seeing all of our Trapper football families tonight! 🖤💛

🚨 Reminder: ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing is Today! 🏈🏐🏃
If you're a student in grades 7–12 planning to participate in athletics this school year and have not yet completed your annual ImPACT baseline concussion test (must be 12 years old on the testing date), today is your opportunity!
📅 Today – August 5
🕗 8:00 a.m.
📍 High School Computer Lab
✅ If you completed your ImPACT test in April, you do not need to test again.
Can't make it today? Please contact Shaina Tycz at 605-583-2227 to schedule an appointment. ImPACT testing must be completed before your first day of practice.
Questions? Contact Athletic Director Jim Kocer at 605-464-7743 or jim.kocer@k12.sd.us.
Good luck to all of our Trappers and Highlanders as you prepare for another great season! 🧡🖤




The 2026-27 Cross Country schedule is now available!
📍 Find it on our website:
Menu → Documents → Activities → Cross Country → 26-27
Or use this direct link:
🔗 https://aptg.co/H9slsT
Save it now so you don't miss a meet this season. We can't wait to cheer on our Highlander runners! 💪🍂





A new school year means the return of our Weekly Event Schedule! Each week, we'll share what's happening around Scotland School District so you can stay up to date on athletics, activities, meetings, and special events.
This week includes:
🏫 High School & Middle School Check-In
🏈 Football parent meeting and the start of high school football practice
📸 Rodeo Days activities and fundraisers
🌮 Band Booster Taco Feed, FFA Cow Patty Bingo & Car Wash, Photo Ops, and more!
⚠️ As always, schedules are subject to change, so please watch for updates from coaches, advisors, and the school.
Let's kick off another great year—Go Trappers & Highlanders! 🧡🖤
