Track Practice Update
Due to snow, today’s Track Practice will be held at each athlete’s own school location (Scotland or Menno) from 3:30–5:00 PM.
Last week half of our 7th graders put their problem-solving skills to the test during STEAM class this week! 🤖 Using Sphero robots, students explored coding, teamwork, and creativity as they programmed their robots to complete different challenges. There were plenty of laughs, a few unexpected detours, and lots of learning along the way.
It’s always exciting to see students think like engineers, testing ideas, fixing mistakes, and celebrating when their code finally works. The future of innovation is bright with this group! 🚀💡
Weather Announcement
🗓️ Weekly Events Schedule
Another busy week is ahead with practices, competitions, meetings, activities and early outs happening throughout the week. Be sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss anything!
⚠️ Weather Notice: Events may be cancelled or postponed if weather becomes an issue.
As always, all events are subject to change, so please watch for updates and direct communication from coaches and advisors for the most current information.
Stay safe and have a great week, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
Another busy week is ahead with practices, competitions, meetings, activities and early outs happening throughout the week. Be sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss anything!
⚠️ Weather Notice: Events may be cancelled or postponed if weather becomes an issue.
As always, all events are subject to change, so please watch for updates and direct communication from coaches and advisors for the most current information.
Stay safe and have a great week, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
📣 Schedule Update for Scotland FFA
Due to weather concerns, the Howard CDE has been moved to Wednesday. Because of the schedule change, Scotland FFA will no longer be attending this event.
Thank you to all of our members who were planning to participate. Stay safe and we look forward to the next opportunity to compete! 💙🖤🌾
Due to weather concerns, the Howard CDE has been moved to Wednesday. Because of the schedule change, Scotland FFA will no longer be attending this event.
Thank you to all of our members who were planning to participate. Stay safe and we look forward to the next opportunity to compete! 💙🖤🌾
🤼♂️🔥 Region 3 Results 🔥🤼♂️
Congratulations to all of our Knight & Trapper wrestlers who competed at Region 3 in Mitchell! Your hard work, determination, and effort on the mat made us proud.
We’re excited to announce that 23 Knight & Trapper wrestlers are advancing to the AAU State Tournament in Sioux Falls next weekend!
The top 3 wrestlers in each bracket advance to State, and this year Region 3 also advances the top 4 in the 10U division.
A huge congratulations to all of our participants for representing our programs with pride. Good luck to those heading to State in Sioux Falls!
Let’s go Knights & Trappers! 🖤⚔️💛🤼♂️
Congratulations to all of our Knight & Trapper wrestlers who competed at Region 3 in Mitchell! Your hard work, determination, and effort on the mat made us proud.
We’re excited to announce that 23 Knight & Trapper wrestlers are advancing to the AAU State Tournament in Sioux Falls next weekend!
The top 3 wrestlers in each bracket advance to State, and this year Region 3 also advances the top 4 in the 10U division.
A huge congratulations to all of our participants for representing our programs with pride. Good luck to those heading to State in Sioux Falls!
Let’s go Knights & Trappers! 🖤⚔️💛🤼♂️
🤼♂️🔥 Region 3 – Let’s Go! 🔥🤼♂️
Good luck to our Knight & Trapper AAU Wrestlers competing at Region 3 in Mitchell, SD! Your hard work has earned you this opportunity—now go out, wrestle tough, and give it your best.
No matter what happens on the mat, we are proud of the dedication, heart, and effort you bring every day. Represent with pride and leave it all out there.
Go Knights & Trappers! 🖤⚔️💛
Good luck to our Knight & Trapper AAU Wrestlers competing at Region 3 in Mitchell, SD! Your hard work has earned you this opportunity—now go out, wrestle tough, and give it your best.
No matter what happens on the mat, we are proud of the dedication, heart, and effort you bring every day. Represent with pride and leave it all out there.
Go Knights & Trappers! 🖤⚔️💛
🎉 No alarms. No backpacks. No school! 🎉
Happy Friday! There’s no school today (March 13th) — we hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! 😎
And don’t forget… we’ll do it again next week!
📅 No school on Friday, March 20th as well.
Enjoy the extra time, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
The Photography class had a great day at the Mogck Angus Farm Bull Sale! 📸
Thank you for inviting us out and giving our students the opportunity to experience and capture such an exciting event. We appreciate your hospitality and the chance to be part of the sale!
🍀 Good Luck to our Scotland FFA 8th & 9th Grade members competing at the Canton Jr. FFA CDE! 🍀
We are proud of the hard work, preparation, and dedication you’ve put in to get here. Go showcase your skills, represent Scotland with pride, and give it your best! 💙🖤🌾
We are proud of the hard work, preparation, and dedication you’ve put in to get here. Go showcase your skills, represent Scotland with pride, and give it your best! 💙🖤🌾
The 8th grade girls had a positively charged day at the Women in Science event in Sioux Falls! Throughout the day they wore many hats, stepping into the roles of meteorologists, detectives, doctors, and more. They explored different careers, spoke with representatives from different colleges, asked great questions, and showed plenty of curiosity. It was a fun, hands-on experience that proved these girls definitely have the right chemistry for science! 🔬🧪
🧡🖤 We Are Hiring at Scotland School District! 🖤🧡
Scotland School District is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Certified Positions:
🎵 JK–12 Vocal Music
🎨 JK–12 Art
Extra-Curricular Positions:
🏐 Head High School Volleyball Coach
🏐 Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
Join our Highlander team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
📲 Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaV_8-Y-D8rUjhKpzgqwgEEgSoskTMyifQdD1DHBag9n9XJw/viewform
Please share to help us spread the word! 🧡🖤
Scotland School District is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Certified Positions:
🎵 JK–12 Vocal Music
🎨 JK–12 Art
Extra-Curricular Positions:
🏐 Head High School Volleyball Coach
🏐 Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
Join our Highlander team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
📲 Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaV_8-Y-D8rUjhKpzgqwgEEgSoskTMyifQdD1DHBag9n9XJw/viewform
Please share to help us spread the word! 🧡🖤
📸🎉 SHS Picture Day – One Day of Organized Chaos! 🎉📸
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25th — it’s going to be a busy (and fun!) day at SHS!
In addition to Spring Sports & Activities Group Pictures by Mark’s Photography, the SHS Media Club Spring Picture Day will also take place!
📷 Photography II students will be taking:
• Individual student portraits
• Sibling photos
• Class group photos (not composites)
📝 Ordering Information:
Each photo size can be ordered as either an Individual OR a Sibling photo.
✔ Please check the correct box for each size on the order form.
✔ Sibling photos include all listed siblings photographed together.
✔ Sibling photos will ONLY be taken if at least one photo size is marked “Sibling.”
💵 Order Forms can be picked up in offices or with Mrs. Suurmeier. To order pictures, complete the order form and return it with cash or check to the school by Tuesday, March 24th.
❗ Important: If no order form is returned, no individual or sibling photos will be taken.
📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Nicole Surmeier at
Nicole.Surmeier@k12.sd.us
It’s a big day for SHS — come picture ready! 🧡🖤
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 25th — it’s going to be a busy (and fun!) day at SHS!
In addition to Spring Sports & Activities Group Pictures by Mark’s Photography, the SHS Media Club Spring Picture Day will also take place!
📷 Photography II students will be taking:
• Individual student portraits
• Sibling photos
• Class group photos (not composites)
📝 Ordering Information:
Each photo size can be ordered as either an Individual OR a Sibling photo.
✔ Please check the correct box for each size on the order form.
✔ Sibling photos include all listed siblings photographed together.
✔ Sibling photos will ONLY be taken if at least one photo size is marked “Sibling.”
💵 Order Forms can be picked up in offices or with Mrs. Suurmeier. To order pictures, complete the order form and return it with cash or check to the school by Tuesday, March 24th.
❗ Important: If no order form is returned, no individual or sibling photos will be taken.
📩 Questions? Contact Mrs. Nicole Surmeier at
Nicole.Surmeier@k12.sd.us
It’s a big day for SHS — come picture ready! 🧡🖤
📅 Reminder!
There will be no school on Friday, March 13th and Friday, March 20th.
Please plan ahead and enjoy the awesome three-day weekends!
There will be no school on Friday, March 13th and Friday, March 20th.
Please plan ahead and enjoy the awesome three-day weekends!
💛 THANK YOU, TRAPPER NATION! 💛
Change Wars was an incredible success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity and support of our students, staff, families, and community.
Thank you to everyone who donated spare change, dollar bills, and contributions at locations, and in our classrooms. Your willingness to give truly made a difference.
Because of YOU, we are able to donate the proceeds to the family of Brandon Sayler to support him in his fight against cancer. That’s what Trapper pride is all about — coming together when it matters most.
A special thank you to the Menno & Scotland NHS and Student Councils for organizing and leading this effort, and congratulations to the winning class at Scotland! 👏
We are proud to be part of such a caring and supportive community.
🏃♂️ Middle School Track Schedule Update 🏃♀️
Please note a change to the middle school track schedule:
We will not attend the Wagner Relays on May 4. Instead, we will compete in the Wizard Relays in Freeman on Monday, May 4.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Full Track Schedules can be found here:
https://www.scotland.k12.sd.us/page/track
Please note a change to the middle school track schedule:
We will not attend the Wagner Relays on May 4. Instead, we will compete in the Wizard Relays in Freeman on Monday, May 4.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Full Track Schedules can be found here:
https://www.scotland.k12.sd.us/page/track
⚾ Baseball Schedule Released! ⚾
The Trapper Baseball schedule is now available on our website!
You can find it under Activities:
http://scotlandsdsd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/trapper-club-baseball
Or navigate to Menu → Documents → Activities → Trapper Club Baseball.
Prefer a direct download? Access the PDF here:
https://aptg.co/mNtcm7
📸 Plan Ahead – Spring Sports & Activities Pictures! 🌷⚾🎽
Mark’s Photography will be here on March 25, 2026 for Group Pictures! Please make sure students bring their uniforms and are ready first thing in the morning. We will follow a rolling schedule.
🗓 Order of Groups:
Right After Pledge & Lunch Count (approx. 8:20)
• FFA (official dress prior to 8:15)
• FCCLA
• Media Club
• Yearbook
Once Menno Arrives (approx. 8:45)
• HS Track (combined)
• HS Girls Track
• HS Boys Track
• MS Girls Track
• MS Boys Track
• Golf
• Softball
• Baseball
📝 Order Forms & Memory Mate Envelopes:
Available in Mrs. Walloch’s room or the Main Office.
If purchasing a memory mate, please send money with your student on picture day.
Let’s look sharp and represent our teams well! 🧡🖤
Mark’s Photography will be here on March 25, 2026 for Group Pictures! Please make sure students bring their uniforms and are ready first thing in the morning. We will follow a rolling schedule.
🗓 Order of Groups:
Right After Pledge & Lunch Count (approx. 8:20)
• FFA (official dress prior to 8:15)
• FCCLA
• Media Club
• Yearbook
Once Menno Arrives (approx. 8:45)
• HS Track (combined)
• HS Girls Track
• HS Boys Track
• MS Girls Track
• MS Boys Track
• Golf
• Softball
• Baseball
📝 Order Forms & Memory Mate Envelopes:
Available in Mrs. Walloch’s room or the Main Office.
If purchasing a memory mate, please send money with your student on picture day.
Let’s look sharp and represent our teams well! 🧡🖤
🏀 2025-26 Little Missouri Valley Conference – Girls All-Conference Selections 🏀
The Lady Trappers are proud to have 2 of the 16 total All-Conference selections in the LMVC this season!
Congratulations to our seniors:
⭐ Kailin Odens
⭐ Lexie McNinch
These two have been key contributors all season long and have represented Scotland/Menno with toughness, leadership, and pride.
We are incredibly proud of both of these seniors for earning this well-deserved recognition and for the impact they’ve made on the Lady Trapper program.
🌟 Good luck to our Scotland FFA members competing at the Bridgewater-Emery CDE today! 🌟
Career Development Events (CDEs) give FFA members the opportunity to put their classroom learning into real-world action through competitive events.
What are CDEs?
CDEs are designed to develop critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills while helping students explore potential careers in agriculture. Events are held at the district, state, and even national levels, with many competitions focused on specific industry skills.
Examples of CDE events include:
🐄 Livestock, Horse & Poultry Evaluation – Judging animals for meat production or breeding
💼 Agricultural Sales & Marketing – Creating business plans and delivering sales pitches
🐾 Veterinary Science – Demonstrating clinical and animal health skills
🌎 Environmental & Natural Resources – Exploring ecosystems, conservation, and GPS technology
🧪 Food Science & Technology – Evaluating food safety and processing
🔧 Agricultural Mechanics – Showcasing technical skills in machinery and repair
We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Represent Scotland with pride — we’re cheering you on all the way! 💙🖤🌾
Career Development Events (CDEs) give FFA members the opportunity to put their classroom learning into real-world action through competitive events.
What are CDEs?
CDEs are designed to develop critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills while helping students explore potential careers in agriculture. Events are held at the district, state, and even national levels, with many competitions focused on specific industry skills.
Examples of CDE events include:
🐄 Livestock, Horse & Poultry Evaluation – Judging animals for meat production or breeding
💼 Agricultural Sales & Marketing – Creating business plans and delivering sales pitches
🐾 Veterinary Science – Demonstrating clinical and animal health skills
🌎 Environmental & Natural Resources – Exploring ecosystems, conservation, and GPS technology
🧪 Food Science & Technology – Evaluating food safety and processing
🔧 Agricultural Mechanics – Showcasing technical skills in machinery and repair
We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Represent Scotland with pride — we’re cheering you on all the way! 💙🖤🌾
