BY Electric was at Scotland School yesterday to present Jenny Stark with her $250 scholarship check as a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week!
Jenny was selected for this honor because of her outstanding dedication to academics, leadership, and service. She is a member of National Honor Society, has earned Academic All-State, and has been on the Honor Roll all four years. Jenny is also a strong leader, serving four years on Student Council, including President her senior year. She stays active in school through Volleyball, Cheerleading, and by supporting athletics as a Basketball Statistician. She also contributes to the arts through Choir, Band, Oral Interp, and participation in the school Play. Jenny represented her school with pride as a Girls State delegate.
Outside of the classroom, Jenny is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Youth Group, regularly performs the National Anthem at school and community events, serves as a Computer Teacher’s Aide, and works as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the local nursing home—showing her strong commitment to caring for others and serving her community.
The Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week program recognizes high school seniors who excel in academics, leadership, and community involvement and who demonstrate integrity, innovation, and dedication to their community.
✨ About the Program:
⚫Winners are featured on local media, including Dakota News Now
⚫Each recipient receives a $250 award from their local Touchstone Energy Cooperative
⚫Scholars may be eligible for additional scholarships at the end of the school year
⚫The program runs September through May
⚫Students are nominated by school faculty or staff
📺 Be sure to tune in to Dakota News Now the week of February 15th to watch Jenny’s feature!
Since 2002, this program has celebrated well-rounded students who make a positive impact both in and out of the classroom. We are proud to see Jenny recognized for her hard work and dedication—well deserved! 👏⚡
🏀 Military Appreciation Night – TONIGHT
Join us TONIGHT for the Platte-Geddes Trapper Basketball Doubleheader as we honor our veterans and active military members!
Game Times & Locations
⏰ C Boys – 4:00 PM (Main Gym)
⏰ JV Boys – 5:00 PM (Main Gym)
⏰ JV Girls – 5:00 PM (Auxiliary Gym)
⏰ Varsity Girls – 6:15 PM (Main Gym)
⏰ Varsity Boys – 7:30 PM (Main Gym)
🎟️ All veterans and active-duty military admitted FREE
⭐ Coffee and treats in the Community Room starting at 5:30 PM for current & past military members and their spouses
⭐ Veterans & active military will be recognized between the varsity games
🏅 National Girls & Women in Sports Day presentation prior to varsity girls introduction
🎶 5th Grade students will sing the National Anthem
🏀 2nd Grade Girls Scrimmage at halftime of the Varsity Girls game
👕 Wear GRAY or your Live Like Cindy shirts to show your support!
Come out and help us honor those who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
🩶 TODAY IS THE DAY — LIVE LIKE CINDY DAY! 🩶
📅 February 5th
Wear GRAY or your Live Like Cindy shirts to school and to the
🏀 Basketball Double-Header vs. Platte-Geddes 🏀
Let’s come together as a community to show our support for Cindy Schlimgen in her fight.
Thank you for standing with Cindy today. 🩶
Skip cooking and grab a Walking Taco while you cheer on the teams during the Scotland–Menno games on February 6th.
Serving starts at 5 PM — plus a Silent Auction you won’t want to miss!
It was another nail-biter, and the crowd certainly got their money’s worth as the Scotland/Menno Trappers edged the Pirates, 53–50, in a hard-fought, back-and-forth matchup.
Izayah Ulmer led the Trappers with 16 points, adding 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Erick Buechler chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds, providing a strong presence inside.
Jarret Andretta filled the stat sheet with 10 points, 5 steals, and 3 assists, sparking the Trappers on both ends of the floor.
Hunter Yosten added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the close win.
A physical battle from start to finish, the Trappers made the key plays down the stretch to come away with the victory. 🖤💛🏀
Support the National FFA Convention Group by purchasing fresh, delicious strawberries!
🗓 Selling: February 4th – 16th
📦 Delivery: First week of March
💲 Pricing:
• $12 – ¼ Flat
• $20 – ½ Flat
• $35 – Whole Flat
Every purchase helps our students take the next step toward the National FFA Convention. Thank you for supporting our FFA members! 💙💛
🏀 Military Appreciation Night this Thursday
Join us for the Platte-Geddes Trapper Basketball Doubleheader!
🎟️ All veterans and active military admitted FREE
⭐ Coffee and treats in the Community Room starting at 5:30 for current and past military members and their spouses.
⭐ Veterans & active military will be recognized between the varsity games
🎶 5th Grade students will sing the National Anthem
Come out and help us honor those who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
FFA Carnation & Sucker Sales began TODAY (Feb 2–11)!
🌸 Red, pink, & white carnations
💲 $3 each or 2 for $5
🍭 $1 suckers
📍 Sold during MS & HS lunch — Mr. Fuk’s old outer office
Join us for the Region Basketball Pep Rally
📅 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! 🏀🎉
🩶 REMINDER: LIVE LIKE CINDY DAY is THIS THURSDAY! 🩶
📅 February 5th
Wear GRAY or your Live Like Cindy shirts to school and to the
🏀 Basketball Double-Header vs. Platte-Geddes 🏀
Let’s come together as a community to show our support for Cindy Schlimgen in her fight.
Every show of gray makes a difference. 🩶
🎉 FCCLA Week is almost here! 🎉
📅 February 9–13
FCCLA Week is next week, and students of all grades are encouraged to join the fun!
Participate in our dress-up days and activities as we celebrate Families, Careers, and our Community.
See the flyer for daily themes — we can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️
🏀 Season Wrap-Up – Great Job Girls! 🏀
The 3rd/4th & 5th Grade Girls Basketball season has come to an end at the Bon Homme Tournament, and what a great way to finish!
The 3rd/4th grade team played hard today and showed tremendous effort on the court.
The 5th grade team battled through the day with three very close games, showing great court awareness and hustle up and down the floor. They capped off the day—and the season—with a hard-fought win.
So proud of the effort, growth, and teamwork shown by both teams this season. Great job, girls! 🖤💛🏀
🤼♂️💪 Good luck to our AAU Youth Wrestlers competing in tournaments across the area today! Do your best, wrestle with heart, and support your teammates. No matter the outcome, we are always proud of you. Represent the black and silver with pride. Go Knights! 🖤
Best of luck to our Trappers Girls Basketball teams as they compete in the
Bon Homme Youth Girls Tournament at Tyndall on today!
🕚 First Game Start Times:
• 11:00 AM – 3rd/4th Grade
• 11:45 AM – 5th Grade
Play hard, support each other, and have fun on the court—we’re proud of you!
🖤💛 Go Trappers!
It’s another busy week with lots of activities, practices, and competitions taking place. Please remember that all events are subject to change, so be sure to watch for direct messages and updates from coaches for the most accurate information.
Have a great week, everyone! 🧡🖤
Parker Tournament – Final Regular Season Tournament
The Trappers wrapped up the final regular season varsity tournament of the year at the Parker Tournament, facing tough competition and continuing to gain valuable mat time as we move into postseason action.
• 106 lbs – Ethan Mehlhaff (1–2) – DNP
• 113 lbs – Eli Mehlhaff (2–2) – DNP
• 120 lbs – Aydden Trautmann (1–2) – DNP
• 144 lbs – Bentley Trautmann (2–2) – DNP
• 150 lbs – Lucas Walloch (1–2) – DNP
• 157 lbs – Carson Pietz (2–2) – DNP
Proud of the effort, growth, and toughness shown throughout the regular season. The work doesn’t stop—now it’s time to lock in and prepare for the postseason. 💪🖤💛
Go Trappers!
