The Region 5A Boys Basketball bracket is set! 🏀
The Scotland/Menno Trappers will travel to Parker/Marion for the first round of the Region 5A Tournament.
📍 @ Marion
🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our Trappers!
Go Trappers!
BHSA Wrestling – Championship Saturday! 🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat today in their finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
BHSA Wrestling – Championship Saturday! 🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat in tomorrow’s finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat in tomorrow’s finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
Voting isn't open long, so please quickly vote for Britney to be the featured match.
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BHSA Wrestling – Tournament Update
Another strong round of competition for BHSA!
Consolation Round 2
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by fall over Moo B Say (Huron) 27-14 in 3:15.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by decision over Jade Dubbelde (Harrisburg) 25-16, 5-3.
Consolation Round 3
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by decision over Izy Bendorf (Kingsbury County) 40-14, 7-3.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by tech fall over Kyra Tostenson (Milbank) 15-0 in 2:13.
Semifinals
Olivia Anderson (Watertown) 50-3 won in TB-1 over Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHSA) 35-6, 8-1.
Regina Stoeser (Harrisburg) 19-0 won by fall over Hadlee Kracht (BHSA) 44-11 in 2:27.
Britney Rueb (BHSA) 28-0 won by fall over Brooklynn Baird (Sturgis Brown) 50-8 in 5:13.
Congratulations to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb on advancing! We will be rooting you on loudly tomorrow — Highlander pride all the way! 🧡🖤💪
Another strong round of competition for BHSA!
Consolation Round 2
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by fall over Moo B Say (Huron) 27-14 in 3:15.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by decision over Jade Dubbelde (Harrisburg) 25-16, 5-3.
Consolation Round 3
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by decision over Izy Bendorf (Kingsbury County) 40-14, 7-3.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by tech fall over Kyra Tostenson (Milbank) 15-0 in 2:13.
Semifinals
Olivia Anderson (Watertown) 50-3 won in TB-1 over Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHSA) 35-6, 8-1.
Regina Stoeser (Harrisburg) 19-0 won by fall over Hadlee Kracht (BHSA) 44-11 in 2:27.
Britney Rueb (BHSA) 28-0 won by fall over Brooklynn Baird (Sturgis Brown) 50-8 in 5:13.
Congratulations to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb on advancing! We will be rooting you on loudly tomorrow — Highlander pride all the way! 🧡🖤💪
Monday is the final Treasure Chest drawing, and there is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: «PlatformLoginLink». Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: «CommunityContributionLink». Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: «CommunityContributionLink». Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
🎬✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎬
SHS Prom is just about ONE MONTH away!
Join us for Hollywood Nights & Diamond Lights on
📅 March 28, 2026
👑 Nursing Home Walk Through – 3:00 PM
⭐ Grand March – 6:00 PM
📍 Scotland High School – Main Gym
We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet and celebrate an unforgettable night! ❤️🎥
SHS Prom is just about ONE MONTH away!
Join us for Hollywood Nights & Diamond Lights on
📅 March 28, 2026
👑 Nursing Home Walk Through – 3:00 PM
⭐ Grand March – 6:00 PM
📍 Scotland High School – Main Gym
We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet and celebrate an unforgettable night! ❤️🎥
🔥 Day 2 – Girls State Wrestling Tournament 🔥
Good luck to our Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon wrestlers as they hit the mat today at State! Keep battling, stay confident, and leave it all on the mat! 💪
Here’s where our athletes stand:
Consolation Round 1
• 115 – S. Johnson
• 125 – H. Kracht
Semifinals
• 120 – J. Ruelas-Her
• 130 – H. Kracht
• 135 – B. Rueb
We are proud of the fight and determination you’ve shown all season. Let’s make Day 2 count!
Good morning SHS families!!
This is a reminder that there is no school today. Today serves as a comp day for teachers who were at Parent-Teacher Conferences last night.
Thank you to all the parents who attended conferences. We appreciate your time, involvement, and partnership in supporting our students’ success.
Have a great day!
Britney proudly sported the Highlander singlet today with Coach Jim Kocer in her corner. Adding to the excitement, Scotland alum Clark Slykhuis served as the wrestling official for her match!
Britney is headed to the Semifinal round of the Championship bracket after a dominant performance:
Round 1 – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Ragan Peacock (Harrisburg) 30-16 in 2:24.
Quarterfinal – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Hailey Fortney (West Central) 23-16 in 3:02.
Two matches. Two falls. On to the semifinals!
Britney is headed to the Semifinal round of the Championship bracket after a dominant performance:
Round 1 – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Ragan Peacock (Harrisburg) 30-16 in 2:24.
Quarterfinal – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Hailey Fortney (West Central) 23-16 in 3:02.
Two matches. Two falls. On to the semifinals!
🏀 Region 5A Tournament Recap 🏀
The Lady Trappers battled until the final buzzer Tuesday night in Plankinton, falling to Mount Vernon/Plankinton in a hard-fought 44–40 game.
Leading the way for the Trappers:
• Lexie McNinch – 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
• Kailin Odens – 9 points, 12 rebounds
• Zoe Schaeffer – 6 points
• Hope Starwalt – 4 points, 3 steals
The girls competed with toughness on the boards and intensity on defense, keeping it a one-possession game down the stretch. While the season comes to a close, the fight and heart this team showed all year long was something to be proud of.
A special thank you to our seniors — Kailin, Lexie, and Ashlyn — for your leadership, commitment, and everything you’ve given to Lady Trapper Basketball. Your impact on this program will last far beyond this season. 💛🖤
Proud of you, Lady Trappers!
Coach Schlimgen Comments: We traveled to Plankinton for a 1st round Region 5A game. Like alot of post-season games it was a tough defensive battle back and forth between the two teams. While we did a really good job of limiting our turnovers, getting offensive rebounds, and getting to the FT line we came up a few points short in the end. We did a better job offensively but just a few clutch baskets by the Titans pushed them to a victory.
While the wins and losses wasn't where we wanted them to be I am extremely proud of this group of players for the way they competed, listened, and brought joy to the game every day. It was an honor to be part of this team thats full of girls that are going to become extremely successful adults.
The Lady Trappers battled until the final buzzer Tuesday night in Plankinton, falling to Mount Vernon/Plankinton in a hard-fought 44–40 game.
Leading the way for the Trappers:
• Lexie McNinch – 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
• Kailin Odens – 9 points, 12 rebounds
• Zoe Schaeffer – 6 points
• Hope Starwalt – 4 points, 3 steals
The girls competed with toughness on the boards and intensity on defense, keeping it a one-possession game down the stretch. While the season comes to a close, the fight and heart this team showed all year long was something to be proud of.
A special thank you to our seniors — Kailin, Lexie, and Ashlyn — for your leadership, commitment, and everything you’ve given to Lady Trapper Basketball. Your impact on this program will last far beyond this season. 💛🖤
Proud of you, Lady Trappers!
Coach Schlimgen Comments: We traveled to Plankinton for a 1st round Region 5A game. Like alot of post-season games it was a tough defensive battle back and forth between the two teams. While we did a really good job of limiting our turnovers, getting offensive rebounds, and getting to the FT line we came up a few points short in the end. We did a better job offensively but just a few clutch baskets by the Titans pushed them to a victory.
While the wins and losses wasn't where we wanted them to be I am extremely proud of this group of players for the way they competed, listened, and brought joy to the game every day. It was an honor to be part of this team thats full of girls that are going to become extremely successful adults.
🔥 Good Luck at the State Wrestling Tournament! 🔥
Best of luck to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb as she competes at the State Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls (February 26–28)!
You can follow Britney in the 135 lb bracket on Trackwrestling and cheer her on every step of the way!
We’re also proud of our Region 3 qualifiers:
115 – Sydney
120 – Jasmine
125 – Harper
130 – Hadlee
135 – Britney
190 – Hope
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
Best of luck to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb as she competes at the State Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls (February 26–28)!
You can follow Britney in the 135 lb bracket on Trackwrestling and cheer her on every step of the way!
We’re also proud of our Region 3 qualifiers:
115 – Sydney
120 – Jasmine
125 – Harper
130 – Hadlee
135 – Britney
190 – Hope
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
🧡🖤 Parent/Teacher Conferences Today with 1:00 Dismissal! 🖤🧡
We’re looking forward to connecting with our Highlander families!
📅 Thursday, February 26th
⏰ 1:00 PM Early Dismissal
🕑 Conferences: 2:00–8:00 PM
📍 Locations:
High School Teachers in Main Gym
~Miss Smith
~Miss Hopf
~Mrs. Namminga
Middle School Teachers in Aux Gym
~Mrs. Suurmeier
~Mr. Fuks
Please plan to keep meetings to 10 minutes per child. We understand that families with multiple children may need a little extra time, but we kindly ask that everyone be respectful of schedules so conferences can run smoothly. These meetings are meant to be a quick and meaningful check-in on student progress.
We hope to see many Highlander families there!
🌾 FFA Week – Thursday (Final Day!) 🌾
Since there’s no school on Friday, we’re wrapping up FFA Week on Thursday with USA Day!
Wear your red, white, and blue to celebrate agriculture and the country that feeds and fuels America! ❤️🤍💙
Let’s finish FFA Week strong and show our Highlander pride! 🚜
2nd Chance tonight!! Get those emails entered for Treasure Chest drawing happnening tomorrow!
🥞🎶 Scotland Band Pancake Fundraiser is Coming! 🎶🥞
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!
Join us for a delicious morning of pancakes and support our amazing Scotland Band students as they raise funds for their upcoming trip!
📅 Sunday, March 8th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Scotland Community Room
💛 Free Will Donation
🥞 Includes sides!
Enjoy a hot stack of pancakes, great company, and help our talented musicians hit all the right notes on their journey ahead. 🎷🥁🎺
Invite your friends, bring your family, and come hungry! Let’s pack the Community Room and show our band some Highlander pride! 🧡🖤
Mark your calendars and bring your appetite!
Join us for a delicious morning of pancakes and support our amazing Scotland Band students as they raise funds for their upcoming trip!
📅 Sunday, March 8th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Scotland Community Room
💛 Free Will Donation
🥞 Includes sides!
Enjoy a hot stack of pancakes, great company, and help our talented musicians hit all the right notes on their journey ahead. 🎷🥁🎺
Invite your friends, bring your family, and come hungry! Let’s pack the Community Room and show our band some Highlander pride! 🧡🖤
🎉📚 Celebrating Public School Week in South Dakota! 🖤🧡
We are proud to join schools across our great state in celebrating Public School Week!
Public schools provide opportunity, inspiration, and a foundation for lifelong learning. From dedicated teachers and staff to supportive families and community partners, it takes all of us working together to help our students succeed.
Thank you to our educators, administrators, support staff, school board members, families, and community members who make our schools a place of growth, creativity, and achievement every single day.
We are proud to join schools across our great state in celebrating Public School Week!
Public schools provide opportunity, inspiration, and a foundation for lifelong learning. From dedicated teachers and staff to supportive families and community partners, it takes all of us working together to help our students succeed.
Thank you to our educators, administrators, support staff, school board members, families, and community members who make our schools a place of growth, creativity, and achievement every single day.
🐄🐖🐔 FFA Week – Wednesday! 🐔🐖🐄
It’s Dress Like Your Favorite Farm Animal Day!
Come dressed as your favorite farm animal — cow, pig, chicken, sheep, goat, or any barnyard favorite! 🐑🐐
Get creative and have fun showing off your farm spirit! 🌾
Let’s see the barnyard take over the hallways! 🚜
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn some awesome prizes and a chance to win one of our Treasure Chests! Visit «PlatformLoginLink» and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT.
#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first «Rewards_to_Start» to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event with the book delivery.
#bookblastadventures #booksarefun
#BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first «Rewards_to_Start» to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive their treasure map prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the prizes after the event with the book delivery.
#bookblastadventures #booksarefun
🎭📸 Play Photo Orders Due Tomorrow!
Don’t forget — play photo orders are due tomorrow!
Please send the order envelope back with your cast member. If you would still like to order photos, reach out to Mrs. Suurmeier for more information.
Thank you for supporting our talented performers! 🌟
Don’t forget — play photo orders are due tomorrow!
Please send the order envelope back with your cast member. If you would still like to order photos, reach out to Mrs. Suurmeier for more information.
Thank you for supporting our talented performers! 🌟
