
🏅 State Track Meet – Day 3 🏅
Good luck to our Scotland/Menno Trappers competing on the final day of the State A Track & Field Meet in Sioux Falls! After two great days of competition, our athletes are ready to finish strong on the biggest stage of the season. 💛🖤
Today's competitors include:
⭐ Izayah Ulmer – Boys 1600m Finals
⭐ Elle Hlavac – Girls 1600m Finals
⭐ Noah Pietz - Boys Discus
Run fast, compete hard, and enjoy every moment! We are proud of all your hard work and dedication throughout the season. Finish strong, Trappers! 💪🔥
📺 Watch live on SDPB: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/track/
📊 Results & information: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/track-field-championships/



We're excited to share the official Scotland School District 2026–2027 School Calendar!
Be sure to review important dates, including:
✅ First and last days of school
✅ Early dismissals and teacher in-service days
✅ Parent-teacher conferences
✅ Holiday and vacation breaks
✅ Semester test dates
✅ Graduation and other key events
It also can be found on our website: District > 26-27 School Days Calendar > https://aptg.co/JXt6g5
⚠️ Please note that this calendar is subject to change. Any updates or revisions will be communicated as they become available.
We encourage families to save a copy and use it to help plan for the upcoming school year. Here's to another great year of learning, growth, and Highlander pride! 🧡🖤

🏅 State Track Meet – Day 2 🏅
Good luck to our Scotland/Menno Trappers competing on Day 2 of the State A Track & Field Meet in Sioux Falls! 🏃♂️🏃♀️💛🖤
Today's competitors include:
⭐ Elle Hlavac – Girls 3200m Finals
⭐ Zoe Schaeffer – Girls 3200m Finals
⭐ Izayah Ulmer – Boys 800m Finals
⭐ Micah Goehring – Boys Triple Jump
⭐ Kylie Guthmiller – Girls Discus
⭐ Boys 4x400 Relay (Prelims)
Good luck, Trappers! Run fast, jump high, throw far, and leave it all on the track. We are proud of you! 🔥💪
Full coverage: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/track-field-championships/
Watch live on SDPB: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/track/
📋 The full Day 2 schedule can be found below:



🏅 State A Track Meet – Day 1 Results 🏃♂️🔥
Great start to State for the Scotland/Menno Trappers! 💛🖤
⭐ Kylie Guthmiller placed 2nd in the Girls Javelin with a throw of 121'4" — just ONE inch shy of first place! In tough windy conditions, Kylie also broke the Trapper record she set last year by another inch! What an incredible accomplishment! 💪🥈🔥
📍 Day 1 Results:
🏃♂️ Boys 4x800 Relay
Mirik Vaith, Luke Bierle, Lucas Walloch, and CJ Bjorum – 24th place – 9:32.11
🏃♂️ Boys Sprint Medley Relay
Jaxon Stoebner, Micah Goehring, Mirik Vaith, and Izayah Ulmer – 9th place – 3:43.51
🥈 Girls Javelin
Kylie Guthmiller – 2nd place – 121'4"
⭐ Girls Javelin
Avery Smith – 20th place – 94'1"
⭐ Girls Javelin
Emmalyn Heckenlaible – 21st place – 93'10"
🏃♀️ Girls 4x800 Relay
Zoe Schaeffer, Savanah Wielenga, Mina Bjorum, and Elle Hlavac – DQ*
*The girls ran an exceptional race, but unfortunately were disqualified due to a technicality. We are still incredibly proud of their effort and determination on the State stage! 💛🖤
Great job competing at State, Trappers! More events ahead—keep battling! 🔥
Enjoy a few pictures that were shared from today!






🏈🏀💪 SUMMER WORKOUT OPTIONS 💪🏀🏈
🚨 ALL SUMMER WORKOUTS START NEXT WEEK! 🚨
Looking to stay active and get better this summer?
Here are great opportunities for Trapper students of all ages!
🔥 Trapper Football Summer Workouts
📅 Monday / Wednesday / Friday
⏰ 7:00–8:30 AM
👦 For boys entering grades 8–12
🏀 Trapper Boys Basketball Open Gyms
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 7:30–8:30 AM
📍 June in Menno | July in Scotland
💥 Coach Rozy Summer Performance Training
👟 Grades 3–6: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:00–8:45 AM
🏋️ Grades 7–12: Monday–Thursday | 6:30–8:00 AM
No matter the sport — put in the work this summer and be ready for the season ahead! 🔥
#SummerWorkouts #BuiltNotBorn






🏃♂️🔥 The road to State starts today! 🔥🏅
Good luck to the Scotland/Menno Trappers competing at the State A Track Meet in Sioux Falls! 💛🖤 After months of hard work, early mornings, and countless miles, our athletes are ready to compete with the best in South Dakota on the biggest stage of the season!
🏃♀️ Girls Qualifiers
⭐ Elle Hlavac – 1600m & 3200m
⭐ Zoe Schaeffer – 3200m
⭐ Kylie Guthmiller – Discus & Javelin
⭐ Emmalyn Heckenlaible – Javelin
⭐ Avery Smith – Javelin
⭐ Girls 4x800 Relay Team
Girls team members attending: Mina Bjorum, Kylie Guthmiller, Elle Hlavac, Emmalyn Heckenlaible, Breaw Neth, Ivana Schaeffer, Zoe Schaeffer, Avery Smith, and Savanah Wielenga.
🏃♂️ Boys Qualifiers
⭐ Izayah Ulmer – 800m & 1600m
⭐ Micah Goehring – Triple Jump
⭐ Noah Pietz – Discus
⭐ Boys 4x400 Relay Team
⭐ Boys 4x800 Relay Team
⭐ Boys Sprint Medley Relay Team
Boys team members attending: Luke Bierle, CJ Bjorum, Micah Goehring, Riley Keppen, Adam Munkvold, Noah Pietz, Jaxon Stoebner, Izayah Ulmer, Mirik Vaith, and Lucas Walloch.
Run fast, throw far, jump high, and enjoy every moment! We are proud of all our Trappers heading to State—good luck and represent Scotland/Menno with pride! 💪🖤💛
📢 State Track Send-Off Information
🚒 Scotland Fire Department send-off – 7:15 AM
📍 Athletes leave Scotland – 7:30 AM
📸 Team picture in Menno around 7:45 AM upon arrival at the school
🚒 Menno fire truck escort out of town – 8:00 AM
Come help us send off our Trappers on their way to State! 🔥
📺 Full coverage: https://sdhsaa.com/activity/track-field-championships/
📺 Watch live on SDPB: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/track/
📄 State Track Meet schedule: https://aptg.co/2StckL
(Also available on our website under Menu > Documents > Activities > Track > 2026 Meet Information)


Help us send off our Scotland/Menno Trappers as they head to the State A Track Meet! 💛🖤
🚒 Scotland send-off with the Scotland Fire Department – 7:15 AM
📍 Athletes will leave Scotland at 7:30 AM
📸 Team picture in Menno around 7:45 AM (upon arrival at the school)
🚒 Menno send-off with fire truck escort out of town – 8:00 AM
Good luck at State, Trappers! Run fast, jump high, throw far, and make us proud! 🔥



Keep up the great work, Hope, and enjoy this incredible leadership experience!
Read the first issue here (Hope’s article appears on page 5):
http://www.alasdgirlsstate.org/uploads/4/5/9/4/45948037/combinepdf__1_.pdf

It’s postseason softball time! The Trappers hit the road tonight for their SoDak 16 matchup against Avon with a trip to state on the line! 💪🖤💛
📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
📍 Avon
⏰ First Pitch: 6:00 PM
Bring the energy, compete hard, and leave it all on the field! Let’s go, Trappers! 🥎🔥

It also can be found on our website: Menu>Documents>Activities>Track>2026 Meet Information
https://aptg.co/2StckL

Join us as we gather to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
📍 Scotland Main Gym
⏰ 10:30 AM
We are honored to welcome Father Bob Lacey as our speaker. Pastor Bill Holleran will provide the invocation and closing prayer, and Sara and Sophie Schott will share special music during the program.
All community members are invited to attend this meaningful time of remembrance and gratitude.

Postseason competition is here, and it’s a huge week for our Trappers!
🥎 Best of luck in the SoDak 16 Softball Playoffs on Tuesday!
🏅 Then our athletes head to Sioux Falls for the SD State A Track Meet later this week!
Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches representing Trapper Athletics—we’re proud of you!
⚠️ As always, events are subject to change, so please watch for updates and communication from coaches and advisors.


The Trappers are in action today they travel to Alcester to take on Alcester-Hudson! 💪🖤💛
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Alcester
⏰ First Pitch: Noon
🥎 Varsity Only
Good luck to the Trappers as they wrap up the regular season! Let’s go! 🔥

The full results can be found here: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/642829/results/all



📍 Scotland Main Gym
📅 Monday, May 25, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
We are honored to welcome Father Bob Lacey as our speaker. Pastor Bill Holleran will provide the invocation and closing prayer, and Sara and Sophie Schott will share special music during the program.
All community members are invited to attend this meaningful time of remembrance and gratitude.

