Thursday - Santa's Ho-Ho-Hoedown * Wear Western/Cowboy Attire
Parents of current 5th-8th graders,
Tonight's the night! Our parent meeting for the Washington D.C. school trip is at 6:30 pm in the the community room, and we want to make sure you're there!
We already have a strong turnout, 10 families will be attending! If you haven’t done so yet, please RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29713927947?rsvp_id=29713927947
Your RSVP gives you access to all the details—don’t miss this chance to learn more!
See you tonight!
Tonight's the night! Our parent meeting for the Washington D.C. school trip is at 6:30 pm in the the community room, and we want to make sure you're there!
We already have a strong turnout, 10 families will be attending! If you haven’t done so yet, please RSVP here: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29713927947?rsvp_id=29713927947
Your RSVP gives you access to all the details—don’t miss this chance to learn more!
See you tonight!
Plan ahead for Winter picture day next Wednesday!!
Wednesday - Candy Cane * Wear Red & White
🎄 Thank You! 🎶 A huge thank you to our talented students and to Miss Hopf for a wonderful Christmas band concert tonight! Your hard work and dedication truly shined on stage. A special shout-out to our seniors—thank you for your leadership, commitment, and the music you’ve shared with us over the years. We appreciate you! 🎺✨
Apologies to Senior Noah, as we missed him in the senior photo.
Schedule change for December 13th in Alcester:
Main Gym
2:00 7th Grade Boys
3:00 8th Grade Boys
4:00 Junior Varsity Boys
5:15 Girls Varsity
6:30 Boys Varsity
Main Gym
2:00 7th Grade Boys
3:00 8th Grade Boys
4:00 Junior Varsity Boys
5:15 Girls Varsity
6:30 Boys Varsity
✨🎉 Reminder: After-Prom BINGO has been postponed to Saturday ! 🎉✨
It’s almost BINGO Time! After you enjoy the Parade of Lights, head over to the Scotland School Aux Gym for a fun night of After-Prom Bingo in support of our Scotland students!
🗓️ Saturday, December 6, 2025
📍 Scotland School Aux Gym
🕖 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🎲 Bingo starts at 7:30 PM
💰 Advanced Tickets: $20 for 2 hard cards
🎟️ At the Door: $25
Soft cards available per game!
Come for the lights, stay for the BINGO — and help support a great cause! 🙌
📞 For tickets or questions, contact:
Erin (605-661-5846), Kristi (605-660-1121), or Michelle (605-660-2076)
Our quiz bowl team came out victorious against Kimball this morning and moves on to the next round!!!
🌟 Happy National Special Education Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate the incredible students, dedicated educators, supportive families, and all the individuals who make a difference in the world of special education.
At Scotland School, we are grateful for the compassion, patience, creativity, and teamwork that help every learner grow, succeed, and feel valued. Our Special Education team works tirelessly to ensure students have the tools and support they need — and today, we honor their commitment and impact. 💛
Thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for all you do. Every step forward is worth celebrating!
Today we celebrate the incredible students, dedicated educators, supportive families, and all the individuals who make a difference in the world of special education.
At Scotland School, we are grateful for the compassion, patience, creativity, and teamwork that help every learner grow, succeed, and feel valued. Our Special Education team works tirelessly to ensure students have the tools and support they need — and today, we honor their commitment and impact. 💛
Thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for all you do. Every step forward is worth celebrating!
🧠🎙️ Good Luck Today, Highlanders! 🎙️🧠
Our Scotland Quiz Bowl Team was successful against Burke yesterday so that advance to compete against Kimball today at 9:45 AM in the Q107.3 Radio Quiz Bowl! Tune in and cheer on Noah, Hope, Jacob, Coltan, and Kayla as they bring their knowledge, teamwork, and Highlander pride to the competition! 💪📚🧡🖤
A huge thank you to Mr. Schlimgen for guiding and supporting our team! 👏
📊 View the full Quiz Bowl bracket here:
👉 https://q107radio.com/quiz-bowl/
Good luck, Highlanders — you’ve got this! 🧡🖤💡
🎵🥁 It’s Concert Night in Scotland! 🎺🎶
Join us tonight as our 5th–12th Grade Band takes the spot light for their big performance under the direction of Miss Hopf!
📅 Tonight
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Main Gym
Come support our talented student musicians as they fill the gym with great music, hard work, and Highlander pride! 🧡🖤🎶
See you there!
Livestreaming Link if you can't make it in person: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotlandHighlandersLive
Tuesday - Frosty White
📝 Parents of 9th-12 Graders - We Need Your Input!
Our school is gathering parent feedback for the CTE CLNA (Career & Technical Education Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment). Your voice matters, and your responses help us plan, improve, and better support our students’ learning opportunities.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey and support our students’ future success!
Our school is gathering parent feedback for the CTE CLNA (Career & Technical Education Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment). Your voice matters, and your responses help us plan, improve, and better support our students’ learning opportunities.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey and support our students’ future success!
Information for the Middle School Cornbelt Conference Tournament this Saturday
1. 8-minute quarters – running clock; last 1 minute of each half the clock will stop.
2. 2-minute halftime; 3 timeouts per game; 5 minutes between games.
3. Top team in the bracket will wear their light uniform.
4. Admission: $6.00 – Adults $4.00 – Students
Cornbelt Passes Accepted
5. Concessions Available
1. 8-minute quarters – running clock; last 1 minute of each half the clock will stop.
2. 2-minute halftime; 3 timeouts per game; 5 minutes between games.
3. Top team in the bracket will wear their light uniform.
4. Admission: $6.00 – Adults $4.00 – Students
Cornbelt Passes Accepted
5. Concessions Available
December Events from the desk of Jim Kocer, AD
December 1—Boys basketball practice begins
December 2—Band concert, 7:00.
December 4—Middle school girls basketball at Bon Homme, 4:00 (3 games). Middle school boys basketball vs. McCook Central/Montrose at Menno, 4:00.
December 5—Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls wrestling duals at Viborg.
December 5-6--State Oral Interp. In Watertown.
December 6—Scotland/Menno boys at Kimball Wrestling Tournament, 10:00. MS girls basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Canistota. MS boys basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Freeman. 6th grade girls basketball tournament at Avon.
December 7-8—State FFA LDEs at Rapid City.
December 8—Parkston middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:30.
December 9—Girls basketball vs. Bridgewater-Emery at Emery, 6:15.
December 10—Winter sports/activities pictures, 1:30.
December 11—Basketball double-header vs. Tripp-Delmont/Armour at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 12—Elementary Christmas Concert and PTO Carnival, 6:30.
December 12-13—BHSA girl wrestlers at Rapid City tournament.
December 13—Gregory wrestling tournament. Great Plains Conference MS Girls Basketball Tournament at Avon. Middle school boys basketball at Alcester-1:30. Basketball double-header vs. Alcester-Hudson at Alcester (JV boys/girls-4:00, varsity girls-5:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 15—Beresford middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:00.
December 16—Middle school boys basketball vs. Bon Homme at Scotland, 4:00. Basketball double-header vs. Bon Homme at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:15, varsity girls-6:30, followed by varsity boys, parent's night). BHSA girls and BHA boys wrestling quad at Tyndall.
December 18—Middle school basketball double-header vs. Parker/Marion at Scotland (boys—4:00, 4:45, girls-5:45, 6:30).
December 19—Basketball double-header vs. Hanson at Menno (JV-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys). End of first semester.
December 20—Mt. Vernon/Plankinton boys wrestling tournament at Plankinton, 9:30. BHSA girls at Canton girls wrestling tournament, 10:00.
December 20-January 4—no school, Christmas vacation.
December 22—Middle school/JV wrestling tournament at Salem, 2:00.
December 23-26—SDHSAA Winter Moratorium, no practices/competition.
December 29—BHSA girls at Floyd Farrand Girls Wrestling Tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln, 9:30.
December 1—Boys basketball practice begins
December 2—Band concert, 7:00.
December 4—Middle school girls basketball at Bon Homme, 4:00 (3 games). Middle school boys basketball vs. McCook Central/Montrose at Menno, 4:00.
December 5—Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls wrestling duals at Viborg.
December 5-6--State Oral Interp. In Watertown.
December 6—Scotland/Menno boys at Kimball Wrestling Tournament, 10:00. MS girls basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Canistota. MS boys basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Freeman. 6th grade girls basketball tournament at Avon.
December 7-8—State FFA LDEs at Rapid City.
December 8—Parkston middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:30.
December 9—Girls basketball vs. Bridgewater-Emery at Emery, 6:15.
December 10—Winter sports/activities pictures, 1:30.
December 11—Basketball double-header vs. Tripp-Delmont/Armour at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 12—Elementary Christmas Concert and PTO Carnival, 6:30.
December 12-13—BHSA girl wrestlers at Rapid City tournament.
December 13—Gregory wrestling tournament. Great Plains Conference MS Girls Basketball Tournament at Avon. Middle school boys basketball at Alcester-1:30. Basketball double-header vs. Alcester-Hudson at Alcester (JV boys/girls-4:00, varsity girls-5:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 15—Beresford middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:00.
December 16—Middle school boys basketball vs. Bon Homme at Scotland, 4:00. Basketball double-header vs. Bon Homme at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:15, varsity girls-6:30, followed by varsity boys, parent's night). BHSA girls and BHA boys wrestling quad at Tyndall.
December 18—Middle school basketball double-header vs. Parker/Marion at Scotland (boys—4:00, 4:45, girls-5:45, 6:30).
December 19—Basketball double-header vs. Hanson at Menno (JV-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys). End of first semester.
December 20—Mt. Vernon/Plankinton boys wrestling tournament at Plankinton, 9:30. BHSA girls at Canton girls wrestling tournament, 10:00.
December 20-January 4—no school, Christmas vacation.
December 22—Middle school/JV wrestling tournament at Salem, 2:00.
December 23-26—SDHSAA Winter Moratorium, no practices/competition.
December 29—BHSA girls at Floyd Farrand Girls Wrestling Tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln, 9:30.
Here is December's Issue of The Highlander Bagpipe. Thank you to the Middle School Journalism class for putting this together.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBXUOnRQS9bJkdD2_bXBYx_ma_VuI_oS/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBXUOnRQS9bJkdD2_bXBYx_ma_VuI_oS/view?usp=sharing
Here is the information for this weekends 6th GBB Tournament in Avon.
📣 5th-8th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!
Join us in the community room on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29713927947?rsvp_id=29713927947
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨
Join us in the community room on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!
Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29713927947?rsvp_id=29713927947
Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨
🧠🎙️ Good Luck Today, Highlanders! 🎙️🧠
After being postponed, our Scotland Quiz Bowl Team is finally taking on Burke today at 10:15 AM in the Q107.3 Radio Quiz Bowl! Let’s cheer on Noah, Hope, Jacob, Coltan, and Kayla as they bring their knowledge, teamwork, and Highlander pride to the competition! 💪📚🧡🖤
A huge thank you to Mr. Schlimgen for guiding and supporting our team! 👏
📊 View the full Quiz Bowl bracket here:
👉 https://q107radio.com/quiz-bowl/
Good luck, Highlanders — you’ve got this! 🧡🖤💡
After being postponed, our Scotland Quiz Bowl Team is finally taking on Burke today at 10:15 AM in the Q107.3 Radio Quiz Bowl! Let’s cheer on Noah, Hope, Jacob, Coltan, and Kayla as they bring their knowledge, teamwork, and Highlander pride to the competition! 💪📚🧡🖤
A huge thank you to Mr. Schlimgen for guiding and supporting our team! 👏
📊 View the full Quiz Bowl bracket here:
👉 https://q107radio.com/quiz-bowl/
Good luck, Highlanders — you’ve got this! 🧡🖤💡
Monday - Sparkle & Shine
