🎬✨ 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! 🌟
Driver Education begins March 2 at Scotland
Driver education will begin on Monday, March 2, at 3:30. A schedule of classes will be given to the students on the first day. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom (several will be in early March with two-hour sessions after school from 3:30 to 5:30 until track practice begins and some will be on Friday mornings in March when we do not have school or Saturday mornings). The driving phase consists of 6 hours of driving with 6 hours of observing a partner which will start in May when school is out. These are state guidelines.
If you have questions about the program, please contact instructor Jim Kocer at the school (583-2237) or at home (583-2773) or e-mail him at jim.kocer@k12.sd.us.
Driver education will begin on Monday, March 2, at 3:30. A schedule of classes will be given to the students on the first day. The course consists of 30 hours of classroom (several will be in early March with two-hour sessions after school from 3:30 to 5:30 until track practice begins and some will be on Friday mornings in March when we do not have school or Saturday mornings). The driving phase consists of 6 hours of driving with 6 hours of observing a partner which will start in May when school is out. These are state guidelines.
If you have questions about the program, please contact instructor Jim Kocer at the school (583-2237) or at home (583-2773) or e-mail him at jim.kocer@k12.sd.us.
🏀 Good Luck, Lady Trappers! 🏀
The Scotland/Menno Lady Trappers tip off Region 5A Tournament play tonight as they take on the Mount Vernon/Plankinton Titans!
📍 Plankinton
🕖 7:00 PM
Good luck to our players and coaches — play hard, play together, and represent Scotland/Menno with pride! 💛🖤
Let’s go, Lady Trappers!
Livestreaming Link:
Join us for the Region Basketball Pep Rally Today!!
📅 Tuesday, February 24
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Scotland Main Gym
🏀Both girls & boys teams celebrated — all are welcome! Let’s pack the gym and support our teams! 🏀🎉
Pep Rally will be livestreamed if you can't come and join us.
🚜❤️💚 FFA Week – Tuesday! 💚❤️🚜
It’s John Deere vs. Case Day!
Are you team GREEN 💚 (John Deere)
or team RED ❤️ (Case IH)?
Wear red or green to show your tractor pride and represent your favorite brand!
Let’s see which team has the most spirit! 🌽🌾
A fun day for FFA Farm Olympics!
📌 Reminder: After-Prom Meeting Tonight! 📌
Parents of students in Grades 9–12, we’d love to see you tonight!
🗓 February 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Rec Bar
We’ll be discussing plans for After-Prom and how you can help make it a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your ideas and support make a big difference!
Come join us — we hope to see you there!
Parents of students in Grades 9–12, we’d love to see you tonight!
🗓 February 23rd
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Rec Bar
We’ll be discussing plans for After-Prom and how you can help make it a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your ideas and support make a big difference!
Come join us — we hope to see you there!
