🌾💙💛 GOOD LUCK, SCOTLAND FFA! 💛💙🌾
Good luck to our Scotland FFA members competing at the SE Region Land Judging event today!
Put your skills to the test, do your best, and represent Scotland well! 🚜🌱
Good luck, FFA! 💙💛
Good luck to our Scotland FFA members competing at the SE Region Land Judging event today!
Put your skills to the test, do your best, and represent Scotland well! 🚜🌱
Good luck, FFA! 💙💛
🎶🏢 POET Research Center has officially been PLAYED! 🏢🎶
The traveling instruments are making the rounds again, and this time they’ve landed at POET Research Center! 🎺🥁🎷
A big THANK YOU to POET Research Center for joining in the fun and supporting the Scotland High School Band on their journey toward Nashville 2027! 🧡🖤
The instruments have visited plenty of lawns and businesses around town, but they’re not finished yet… 👀
🎶 Who will be PLAYED next? Will the instruments visit another business, or will they show up at a residence? 🏡🏢
Stay tuned—the instruments are still on the move! 🎺🎵
🎨✨ Student Shoutout! ✨🎨
We have some incredibly talented students, and this young artist deserves a little extra recognition! ❤️ He has been putting his creativity and artistic talent to work by drawing some amazing pictures to submit to the VFW.
We absolutely love seeing students use their talents, express themselves through art, and have the courage to share their work with others. Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep sharing that talent! 🎨👏
We are so proud of you! ❤️
🧡🖤 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Thursday, October 1! 🖤🧡
We look forward to seeing our Highlander families at Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 1, from 1:30–7:00 PM!
📍 Conference Locations:
High School Teachers – Main Gym
~ Miss Smith
~ Miss Hopf
~ Mrs. Namminga
Middle School Teachers – Aux Gym
~ Mrs. Suurmeier
~ Mr. Fuks
Elementary families are also welcome to stop by the gym to visit with the Specials teachers.
🏃 Mrs. Stokes will be in her classroom. If you would like to visit with her about PE, please check her classroom door first for her availability/location.
🏈 Mr. Janish will be away from conferences for a period of time for Middle School Football practice.
📋 Please sign in at the gym doors when you arrive to receive schedules.
⏱️ Please try to keep conferences to approximately 10 minutes per child. We understand some families may need additional time, but please be mindful of others waiting. Conferences are intended to be a quick check-in on your child’s progress.
We hope to see many of our Highlander families on Thursday! 🧡🖤
We look forward to seeing our Highlander families at Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 1, from 1:30–7:00 PM!
📍 Conference Locations:
High School Teachers – Main Gym
~ Miss Smith
~ Miss Hopf
~ Mrs. Namminga
Middle School Teachers – Aux Gym
~ Mrs. Suurmeier
~ Mr. Fuks
Elementary families are also welcome to stop by the gym to visit with the Specials teachers.
🏃 Mrs. Stokes will be in her classroom. If you would like to visit with her about PE, please check her classroom door first for her availability/location.
🏈 Mr. Janish will be away from conferences for a period of time for Middle School Football practice.
📋 Please sign in at the gym doors when you arrive to receive schedules.
⏱️ Please try to keep conferences to approximately 10 minutes per child. We understand some families may need additional time, but please be mindful of others waiting. Conferences are intended to be a quick check-in on your child’s progress.
We hope to see many of our Highlander families on Thursday! 🧡🖤
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IN BURKE! 🏈
The Scotland/Menno Trappers hit the road this Friday, October 2, for varsity football in Burke! 🖤💛
🌶️ COME HUNGRY!
The Junior Class will be hosting a tailgate before the game featuring chili & cinnamon rolls!
⏰ Tailgate begins at 5:30 PM
💰 Free-will offering
🏈 Kickoff 7:00 pm
Come grab supper before the game and then stick around to cheer on the Trappers! 🖤💛🏈
The Scotland/Menno Trappers hit the road this Friday, October 2, for varsity football in Burke! 🖤💛
🌶️ COME HUNGRY!
The Junior Class will be hosting a tailgate before the game featuring chili & cinnamon rolls!
⏰ Tailgate begins at 5:30 PM
💰 Free-will offering
🏈 Kickoff 7:00 pm
Come grab supper before the game and then stick around to cheer on the Trappers! 🖤💛🏈
PM Preschooler may attend AM session on Oct. 1 due to eary release. Please let Mrs. Kubal know if you plan to send your preschooler. Thank you
📣 ONE WEEK LEFT — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
There is just one week left to complete the Scotland School District Community Facility & Future Planning Survey.
Parents, taxpayers, and community members are encouraged to take a few minutes to share their feedback on school finances, facility needs, and future planning. Your input will help provide valuable information for the School Board as future decisions are considered.
📝 Survey deadline: Monday, October 5
📲 More information and the online survey can be found on our website under “Financial Info/Survey.”
https://www.scotland.k12.sd.us/o/ssd/page/school-financial-information
📄 Prefer not to complete the survey online? Paper copies are available in the school's main office to complete and return.
🧡🖤 Please take a few minutes to participate and make sure your voice is heard!
🏐🧡🖤 MEET YOUR 2026 VARVSITY HIGHLANDER VOLLEYBALL TEAM!
Our Highlander Volleyball introduction video is ready! 🎥🏐 We had a little fun putting this together and hope you enjoy getting to see the personalities behind the jerseys!
One important Highlander is missing from this version! Our lone junior wasn’t able to get her video recorded yet, and we apologize that we weren’t able include her yet. 🧡🖤
Turn up the volume and meet your 2026 Highlanders! 🔥🏐
https://youtu.be/FNHT5hkX3ww
Our Highlander Volleyball introduction video is ready! 🎥🏐 We had a little fun putting this together and hope you enjoy getting to see the personalities behind the jerseys!
One important Highlander is missing from this version! Our lone junior wasn’t able to get her video recorded yet, and we apologize that we weren’t able include her yet. 🧡🖤
Turn up the volume and meet your 2026 Highlanders! 🔥🏐
https://youtu.be/FNHT5hkX3ww
🏐🧡🖤 IT’S GAME DAY, HIGHLANDERS!
Good luck to our Highlander Volleyball teams as they take the court at home TODAY! 🔥
🏐 MS – 4:00 PM (8th & 7th in the Aux Gym)
🏐 C Team – 5:15 PM
🏐 JV – 6:30 PM
🏐 Varsity to follow
📍 Scotland
It’s also Parents’ Night! 🧡 A special thank you to all of our volleyball parents for the countless ways you support our athletes and program throughout the season!
PLAY HARD & LET’S GO HIGHLANDERS! 🧡🖤🏐
Good luck to our Highlander Volleyball teams as they take the court at home TODAY! 🔥
🏐 MS – 4:00 PM (8th & 7th in the Aux Gym)
🏐 C Team – 5:15 PM
🏐 JV – 6:30 PM
🏐 Varsity to follow
📍 Scotland
It’s also Parents’ Night! 🧡 A special thank you to all of our volleyball parents for the countless ways you support our athletes and program throughout the season!
PLAY HARD & LET’S GO HIGHLANDERS! 🧡🖤🏐
📸 REMINDER: Trapper Fall Sports Pictures – Wednesday, September 30! 🏈📣
Trapper Fall Sports pictures will be taken in Menno on Wednesday, September 30.
Photos will include:
🏈 JH & HS Football
📣 Football Cheer
A schedule and additional details will be shared once everything is finalized.
📲 Order Trapper Fall Sports photos online:
https://marksphotoimages.accessmyevent.com/scotlandmennofall26
Get those Trapper smiles ready! 🖤💛📸
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mr. Sundberg! 👋
https://youtu.be/TNfE51q1bIY
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mr. Schlimgen! 👋
https://youtu.be/WVuTL1NZMhM
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mr. Schlimgen! 👋
https://youtu.be/WVuTL1NZMhM
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Ms. Hopf ! 👋
https://youtu.be/AvBcxNh9r34
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Ms. Hopf ! 👋
https://youtu.be/AvBcxNh9r34
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mrs. Stokes! 👋
https://youtu.be/iPkSbKdZsSo
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mrs. Stokes! 👋
https://youtu.be/iPkSbKdZsSo
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
Next up, Mrs. Herdman! 👋
https://youtu.be/ceRL_7PIzDQ
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🎥✨ Get to Know Our Newer Teachers & Staff!
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
First up, Mrs. DeLange ! 👋
https://youtu.be/hRbd2dv5b7g
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
Our Digital Production students have been putting their video production skills to work by creating short interviews featuring some of the newer faces around our school! 🎬
First up, Mrs. DeLange ! 👋
https://youtu.be/hRbd2dv5b7g
Stay tuned — we’ll be sharing more interviews throughout the day! 🧡🖤
🗓️ A Busy Week Ahead! 🧡🖤
There’s a lot packed into this week, so be sure to check the schedule and plan ahead!
🏐 Tuesday: Highlander Volleyball hosts Viborg-Hurley for Parents’ Night
📸 Wednesday: Trapper Fall Sports Pictures in Menno
⏰ Thursday: 1:00 PM Early Dismissal followed by Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:30–7:00 PM
🏃 Thursday also brings Cross Country action
🚫 Friday: NO SCHOOL!
🎺 Menno Band Day & 🏈 Trapper Football at Burke — Cheer Theme: PINK OUT! 🩷
🏐 Saturday: Great Plains Conference Volleyball Tournament
⚠️ As always, events are subject to change, so please watch for updates from coaches, advisors, and the school.
Have a great week, Highlanders & Trappers! 🧡🖤
There’s a lot packed into this week, so be sure to check the schedule and plan ahead!
🏐 Tuesday: Highlander Volleyball hosts Viborg-Hurley for Parents’ Night
📸 Wednesday: Trapper Fall Sports Pictures in Menno
⏰ Thursday: 1:00 PM Early Dismissal followed by Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:30–7:00 PM
🏃 Thursday also brings Cross Country action
🚫 Friday: NO SCHOOL!
🎺 Menno Band Day & 🏈 Trapper Football at Burke — Cheer Theme: PINK OUT! 🩷
🏐 Saturday: Great Plains Conference Volleyball Tournament
⚠️ As always, events are subject to change, so please watch for updates from coaches, advisors, and the school.
Have a great week, Highlanders & Trappers! 🧡🖤
🏃♀️🏃♂️ IT’S RACE DAY, HIGHLANDERS! 🧡🖤
Highlander Cross Country is competing TODAY at the Platte-Geddes Cross Country Invitational!
📍 Platte Golf Course
⏰ 10:00 AM
Good luck to all of our Highlander runners as they hit the course! Run strong, dig deep, and finish proud! 💪
🧡🖤 GO HIGHLANDERS! 🏃♀️💨🏃♂️
Highlander Cross Country is competing TODAY at the Platte-Geddes Cross Country Invitational!
📍 Platte Golf Course
⏰ 10:00 AM
Good luck to all of our Highlander runners as they hit the course! Run strong, dig deep, and finish proud! 💪
🧡🖤 GO HIGHLANDERS! 🏃♀️💨🏃♂️
🍩💙 Donuts with Dad - Final Day to RSVP! 💙🍩
There’s nothing better than sweet moments, sugary smiles, and quality time with the special dads in our lives! 🥰
Join us for a morning of fresh donuts and quality bonding time with your favorite kiddo.
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 7:50–8:10 AM
📍 School Cafeteria
Whether you’re a dad, granddad, uncle, or special father figure, you’re invited! 💙
👉 RSVP today by emailing rani.maxwell@k12.sd.us so our kitchen staff know how much to prepare. Please RSVP by September 25th!
Come make memories, share some smiles, and enjoy a delicious start to the day! 🍩☕️
🏈🖤💛 GOOD LUCK, TRAPPERS! 💛🖤🏈
The Scotland/Menno Trappers hit the road TODAY as they travel to De Smet to take on the Bulldogs for their Homecoming game!
🌭 Brat Feed: 5:30–7:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 De Smet
📺 Can’t make it? Watch LIVE:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sd/desmet/organization/17138/desmet-high-school/watch?ib=4299558
Safe travels to our players, coaches, cheerleaders & fans!
GOOD LUCK, TRAPPERS! 🖤💛🏈🔥
