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**Today is Tryout Day in Menno!**

Any students in **grades 8–11** interested in **Football or Basketball Cheer for the 2026–27 school year** should reach out to Coach Sternhagen or Coach Johnston.

**Tryouts:**

* **Today (May 13th) at 3:00 PM**
* **Location:** Menno

**Tryout Details:**

* Tryouts are done in partners
* You’ll perform:

* A toe touch + one additional jump of your choice
* Three chants
* One cheer
* A dance

If you weren’t able to attend open gym, you can still try out—materials are available from the coaches.

**Contact Information:**

* Coach Sternhagen: [carly.sternhagen@k12.sd.us](mailto:carly.sternhagen@k12.sd.us)
* Coach Johnston: [stayyellow333@gmail.com](mailto:stayyellow333@gmail.com)

If you have questions or are ready to cheer on the Trappers, reach out—we’d love to have you!
3 months ago, SHS
Cheer
🎓 The countdown to Graduation 2026 is ON!

Get to know our amazing seniors through their Senior Spotlights—written by the Class of 2026 themselves! ✨

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations, SHS Class of 2026! 🎉

Ryleigh Weidenbach is a 2026 graduate of Scotland High School. Her plan is to attend the University of South Dakota located in Vermillion, South Dakota, in the fall of 2026. She plans to major in Health Sciences with a radiology specialization. Ryleigh is the youngest daughter of Kenneth Weidenbach and Billie Jo Hays. She has an older brother Zane (26) and an older sister Adrienne (23). Ryleigh has participated in volleyball, volleyball stats, band, play, ice hockey, track and field, student council, ALA Girl’s State, FFA, FCA, and FCCLA. She is involved in her church youth group, which she is the president of. Her hobbies include hanging out with family and friends and reading. Ryleigh’s favorite classes during her senior year were anatomy with Mr. Janish, government with Mr. Schlimgen, and ag mechanics with Mrs. Namminga.
3 months ago, SHS
Senior
Sports Physicals for 2026-27
by Jim Kocer, AD

Students who will be in grades 6-12 next school year who want to participate in middle school or high school athletics can prepare by getting their physical taken now. At the May school board meeting, it was decided that every athlete needs a physical every year (this is a change from the past when it was required every other year). Parents should complete the front page of the physical form (health history) and take it to the medical provider of your choice. The student needs to have a physical form on record at the school. The physical form can be picked up in Justice Mehlhaff’s office or in the envelope outside of my office or printed from the site: www.sdhsaa.com (click on athletics, then athletic forms, then physical exams, and scroll down to the last two pages). Please return this to Jim Kocer or to Justice Mehlhaff’s office. If you have any questions, you can call me at 605-464-7743, or e-mail at jim.kocer@k12.sd.us. Thank you.

Another change is that the ImPact baseline concussion test needs to be done every year (for those going out for a sport). Many students took it in April and this is sufficient. For those that were not required to take it for next year, this will now be, and it can be done in the school computer lab on August 5 at 8:00 a.m. (a reminder will be in the Journal and on Facebook). If you want to do it earlier, you can contact Shaina Tycz at 605-583-2227 to schedule an appointment.

Our local medical clinic information is listed below. Be sure to have the proper physical form with you.

Scotland Medical Clinic (583-2227): All providers working at the Scotland Medical Clinic are happy to offer physicals! Shannon Fanning, PA; Robin Myer, CNP; Ashley Nicola, CNP; Nancy Webb, CNP; Larissa Sanger, MD; Melody Shrack, MD; Carrie Fuhrer, PA. The clinic is offering two types of services for sports physicals: the regular sports physical for $25 to be paid on the day of the physical; or you can bring your child in for a yearly well-child physical, and we will add in the sports physical. The price of this would be determined by your insurance policy, with most insurances covering 100%. If you have a question on insurance coverage, please call the clinic so they can check your insurance benefits for you. You must call for an appointment and be sure to have the health history form completed and signed by a parent or guardian. The clinic hours are 8:00 to 5:00 on Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00.—Melissa Gale, CEO, Landmann Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera.

If you choose to go elsewhere for your physical, be sure to take the physical form. Students will not be allowed to practice or compete until the physical form is in and the ImPact testing is completed. All of the forms should be turned in to Justice Mehlaff’s office or to Jim Kocer at Scotland High School.
3 months ago, SHS
Physicals
🎉☀️ Last Day of School is HERE! ☀️🎉

It’s time to celebrate another amazing year at Scotland School District! 🧡🖤

📅 Last Day of School
⏰ Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! 🌴😎

Let’s finish strong, Highlanders! 💪
3 months ago, SHS
EARLY DISMISSAL :)...
⚾️ GAME DAY ⚾️

Nothing beats baseball under the lights! 🔥

The Trappers are back at it today taking on the Eagles!

📍 @ Menno
⏰ 5:00 PM (Varsity & JV)

Let’s bring the energy, protect home turf, and play Trapper baseball! 🖤✨

Good luck, boys—time to go to work! 💪

3 months ago, SHS
BB
🥎✨ SENIOR NIGHT – GAME DAY ✨🥎

It’s a special night in Menno as we celebrate our seniors! 🎓💛

Come out and support the Trappers as they take on the Phoenix!

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
📍 Menno

Scotland/Menno Trappers vs. F/M/FA Phoenix

⏰ Game Times:
• Varsity – 4:00 PM
• JV – 6:00 PM

Let’s pack the stands, honor our seniors, and bring the energy! 🖤💛
3 months ago, SHS
SB

🎓 The countdown to Graduation 2026 is ON!

Get to know our amazing seniors through their Senior Spotlights—written by the Class of 2026 themselves! ✨

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations, SHS Class of 2026! 🎉


Jenny Stark is a future 2026 graduate of Scotland High School. Her plans are to attend SDSU for Human Biology on the Pre-Med track. Jenny is the daughter of Jared and
Jessi Stark. She has three siblings: Jerica (19), Jillian (14), and Jayden (10). Jenny has been involved in volleyball, cheer, girls’ basketball stat, FFA, FCA, Play, Band, and
Student Council. She received the honors of National Honor Society, Superior Honor Roll, Girls State attendee, the Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award, and
Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week. Jenny is also highly involved in her church serving in her youth group and as a CCD teacher.

3 months ago, SHS
Senior
Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers Loses Despite Out Hitting Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers By GameChanger Media Even though Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers collected five hits to Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers's four, they still fell 15-1 on Monday. Sutton Bueber led Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers with two hits. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Leighton Bumgardner was struck by a pitch, Claire Bumgardner walked, Braylee Tegethoff walked, Adisyn Wingen walked, and Sawyer Hoffman was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers scored five runs on two hits in the top of the second inning. Bumgardner drew a walk, scoring one run, Tegethoff singled, scoring two runs, Wingen doubled, scoring one run, and Bumgardner drew a walk, scoring one run. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers scored five runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. Delaney Jarding singled, scoring two runs, Bumgardner doubled, scoring two runs, and a steal of home scored one run. Tegethoff earned the win for Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers. The righty gave up five hits and one run over three innings, striking out five and walking three. Autumn Hargens took the loss for Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers. The pitcher went two-thirds of an inning, giving up 15 runs on four hits, striking out one and walking 15. Bueber led Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers with one run batted in. The third baseman went 2-for-2 on the day. Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Emmalyn Heckenlaible made the most plays with one. Jarding, Bumgardner, Tegethoff, and Wingen each collected one hit for Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers. Tegethoff went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 15 walks for the game. Jarding, Bumgardner, Tegethoff, and Wingen led the team with three bases on balls each. Jarding, Bumgardner, Hoffman, and Tegethoff each stole multiple bases for Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers ran wild on the base paths, amassing 18 stolen bases for the game. Hanson Junior Varsity Beavers didn't commit a single error in the field. Jarding had the most chances in the field with three. Scotland/Menno Junior Varsity Trappers play at home on Tuesday against 2026 FMFA Phoenix JV in their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.
3 months ago, SHS
SB
Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers Fall To Hanson Despite Strong Effort From Ervin Schrock By GameChanger Media Ervin Schrock collected three hits in three at bats, but Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers lost to Hanson 23-3 on Monday at Menno. Schrock tripled in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Hanson got on the board in the first inning after Neecee Suber hit a solo home run to left field. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Schrock singled down the left field line, and Kadence Bierle tripled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Haleigh Haiar singled down the left field line, which helped Hanson tie the game at two in the top of the second. Hanson flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring eight runs on seven hits to take the lead, 10-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Suber following a 6-pitch at-bat that drove in two. Hanson scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. An error scored two runs, Skya White singled, scoring one run, and Rylee Furgeson singled, scoring two runs. Hanson scored eight runs on three hits in the top of the fifth inning. Haiar homered to center field, scoring three runs, Suber homered to center field, scoring two runs, Jacey Schoenrock homered to left field, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run. Schoenrock earned the win for Hanson. The hurler gave up eight hits and three runs over five innings, striking out 10 and walking none. Kylie Guthmiller took the loss for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. The right-handed pitcher went four innings, giving up 22 runs (13 earned) on 16 hits, striking out six and walking six. Bierle and Schrock each drove in one run for Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers. Schrock stole two bases. Hanson collected 16 hits in the game. Schoenrock, Tenly Slaba, White, and Suber each collected three hits for Hanson. Schoenrock and Suber hit multiple home runs for Hanson. Schoenrock and Suber each drove in five runs for Hanson. Haiar collected two hits for Hanson in five at bats. Furgeson paced Hanson with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers play at home on Tuesday against Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy in their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.
3 months ago, SHS
SB
⏰🎉 Reminder, Highlanders! 🎉⏰

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of school! 🧡🖤

📅 Don’t forget:
⏰ Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Let’s finish the year strong and head into summer! ☀️😎
3 months ago, SHS
EARLY DISMISSAL :)...
📢 Summer Training Info for Parents!

Just a quick reminder as you’re planning for next year:

👉 Jr. Program = for students going into 3rd–6th grade
👉 Main Program = for students going into 7th–12th grade

Both programs are part of the Coach Rozy Summer Performance Training and are designed to help students stay active, build skills, and improve performance.

📅 Jr. Program: Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:00–8:45 AM)
🔗 Sign up: https://aptg.co/xJ4GQY

📅 7–12 Program: Monday–Thursday (6:30–8:00 AM)
🔗 Sign up: https://aptg.co/HMXs1_

Please make sure you’re signing up for the correct group based on next year’s grade level!

Reach out if you have questions 👍
3 months ago, SHS
Coach Rozy
Coach Rozy
Good luck to our Scotland/Menno Trapper Middle School athletes at the MS Relays! 🏃‍♂️🔥

📍 Menno

⏱ Field Events – 1:00 PM
⏱ Running Events – 2:30 PM

Run fast, pass strong, jump high, and throw far! 💪💛 Have fun, compete hard, and cheer each other on!
3 months ago, SHS
Track
🥎🔥 **GOOD LUCK TRAPPERS!** 🔥🥎

It’s game day in Menno! The Trappers are ready to take on Hanson—let’s bring the energy! 💪

📅 **Monday, May 11, 2026**
📍 **Menno**

**Scotland/Menno vs. Hanson**

⏰ **Game Times:**
• Varsity – 4:30 PM
• JV – 6:30 PM

Come out and support the Trappers or cheer them on from wherever you are! 🖤💛

Let’s go, Trappers!
3 months ago, SHS
SB
🎓 The countdown to Graduation 2026 is ON!

Get to know our amazing seniors through their Senior Spotlights—written by the Class of 2026 themselves! ✨

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations, SHS Class of 2026! 🎉

Julianna Santiago is a 2026 graduate of Scotland High School. She plans to attend Southeast Technical College to study Veterinary Technology in Sioux Falls. She is the daughter of Melissa and Justin Jenkins. Julianna has two younger sisters Meah (12), Dezi (4) and one younger brother Kristopher (13). She has been involved in softball, volleyball and basketball stats, FFA, choir, and play. Julianna is currently employed at Menno-Olivet Care center as a dietary aid. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends and family, fishing, and swimming.
3 months ago, SHS
Senior
⚾️ GAME DAY ⚾️

Double the games, double the action! 🔥

The Trappers are in Freeman today for a varsity doubleheader:

🆚 Canistota/Freeman
⏰ 1:00 PM

🆚 Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/C-S
⏰ 3:00 PM

📍 @ Freeman
⚾ Varsity Only

Stay locked in all day and bring the energy! 🖤✨

Good luck, Trappers—let’s get after it! 💪


3 months ago, SHS
BB
BB
🎉 1.5 Days to Go! 🎉

We’re down to the final stretch—just a day and a half left of school this week! Finish strong and wrap things up.

🗓️ Be sure to check out the weekly events schedule below for everything happening as we close out the year.

☀️ Summer is almost here—let’s finish strong, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
3 months ago, SHS
Events
💐 Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible moms, grandmas, and guardians of our Highlanders—your support means everything! 🧡🖤
3 months ago, SHS
Mom
🎓 The countdown to Graduation 2026 is ON!

Get to know our amazing seniors through their Senior Spotlights—written by the Class of 2026 themselves! ✨

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations, SHS Class of 2026! 🎉

Britney Rueb is a 2026 graduate of Scotland High School! She plans to attend Southeast Community College to study Livestock Management and Production in the fall of 2026. Britney is the daughter of Joy and David Rueb. She is the youngest of four kids. She has two older brothers Jordan and DJ along with one sister, Alexys. Britney has been involved in band, FFA, FCA, National Honors Society, and youth group. She has also competed in wrestling and cross country, clinching her fourth State Girls Wrestling Championship and qualifying for the State Cross Country Meet as well. Britney’s favorite classes were her science classes. Her favorite teachers are Mr. Janish and Mr. Schlimgen. Britney stays active in her church and community as well! Britney is currently employed at the Youth Center. In her free time, she likes to babysit for families, workout, help on the farm, and hang out with her friends and family.
3 months ago, SHS
Senior
🎓 The countdown to Graduation 2026 is ON!

Get to know our amazing seniors through their Senior Spotlights—written by the Class of 2026 themselves! ✨

We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Congratulations, SHS Class of 2026! 🎉

Noah Pietz is a 2026 graduate of Scotland High School. He plans to attend South Dakota State University to major in mechanical engineering in the fall. He was born on March 4, 2008, in Yankton, South Dakota. Noah is the son of Carrissa and Aaron Pietz. He has one sibling which is Carson (14). Noah has participated in football, wrestling, track and field, baseball, and quiz bowl. Noah was Homecoming king his senior year. Noah likes to play sports, likes to watch sports, likes to fish, and likes to play video games.

3 months ago, SHS
Senior
Here is the schedule of events for the Cornbelt Conference Track Meet in Alexandria on Thursday, May, 14th.
3 months ago, SHS
Track