Best of luck to our 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball team competing today at the Parkston Tournament!
We’re proud of you—go out and enjoy the game!
🏀 Go Trappers!
We’re proud of you—go out and enjoy the game!
🏀 Go Trappers!



🏀💛🖤 GAME DAY! 🖤💛🏀
Good luck to our 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball team as the Scotland/Menno Trappers compete today at the Avon Tournament!
Have fun, play hard, and enjoy every minute on the court!
🏀 Go Trappers!
Good luck to our 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball team as the Scotland/Menno Trappers compete today at the Avon Tournament!
Have fun, play hard, and enjoy every minute on the court!
🏀 Go Trappers!


🔥🤼♀️ IT’S MATCHDAY! 🤼♀️🔥
Cheering on BHSA Girls Wrestling today at the Mid Dakota Monster in Lyman Gardens!
Strength. Grit. Determination.
💙💪 Good luck, ladies!
Cheering on BHSA Girls Wrestling today at the Mid Dakota Monster in Lyman Gardens!
Strength. Grit. Determination.
💙💪 Good luck, ladies!

🔥🤼♂️ MATCH DAY! 🤼♂️🔥
Good luck to our S/M Trappers Varsity Wrestlers competing today at the Garretson Tournament!
Hit the mat with confidence, grit, and heart.
💛🖤 TRAPPER TOUGH! 🖤💛
Good luck to our S/M Trappers Varsity Wrestlers competing today at the Garretson Tournament!
Hit the mat with confidence, grit, and heart.
💛🖤 TRAPPER TOUGH! 🖤💛

🧡🖤 January is School Board Appreciation Month, so we what to take a moment to say thank you to our School Board members for your time, leadership, and dedication to our students, staff, and community. We truly appreciate all you do! 🧡🖤

📣 Reminder: Trapper Cheer Camp is NEXT WEEK! 📣
Scotland cheerleaders will practice:
Mon, Jan 12 | 3:30–5:00
Wed, Jan 14 | 3:00–4:30
Thu, Jan 15 | 3:30–5:00
🏀 Performance:
Students will perform at halftime of the boys varsity game on Friday, Jan 16, 2026 vs AC/DC.
➡️ Please have your child to the main gym by 7:00 PM.
🍿 Snack provided
🚪 Pick-up at the auxiliary gym entrance
Scotland cheerleaders will practice:
Mon, Jan 12 | 3:30–5:00
Wed, Jan 14 | 3:00–4:30
Thu, Jan 15 | 3:30–5:00
🏀 Performance:
Students will perform at halftime of the boys varsity game on Friday, Jan 16, 2026 vs AC/DC.
➡️ Please have your child to the main gym by 7:00 PM.
🍿 Snack provided
🚪 Pick-up at the auxiliary gym entrance

🏀 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL – GAME DAY! 🏀
The Scotland/Menno Trappers are back at home against the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks as the season starts to wind down.
⭐ These are the last home games of the season for our middle school boys—let’s show them some extra support!
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
📍 Scotland Auxiliary Gym
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6th Grade
⏰ 4:45 PM – 7th Grade
⏰ 5:45 PM – 8th Grade
Come cheer on our Trappers one more time at home and help them finish strong! 🖤💛
The Scotland/Menno Trappers are back at home against the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks as the season starts to wind down.
⭐ These are the last home games of the season for our middle school boys—let’s show them some extra support!
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
📍 Scotland Auxiliary Gym
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6th Grade
⏰ 4:45 PM – 7th Grade
⏰ 5:45 PM – 8th Grade
Come cheer on our Trappers one more time at home and help them finish strong! 🖤💛

Please find attached the information for the 6th Grade GBB Tournament in Emery next Saturday, January 17th.

Region 6 FCCLA meeting was a blast!
• Scotland received an award for Increased Chapter Membership!
• Laikyn competed in the Professional Presentation STAR event and earned a Bronze!
• We had four members experience an FCCLA event for the first time!



🏀 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball 🏀
Join us Thursday, January 8th in Irene, SD for an exciting night of girls basketball!
⏰ Game Times
• 5th Grade – 6:15 PM
• 6th Grade – 7:00 PM
✨ Good luck to our Scotland/Menno girls as they take the court! ✨
Play hard, have fun, and represent your teams with pride!
Let’s fill the gym and cheer them on!
Join us Thursday, January 8th in Irene, SD for an exciting night of girls basketball!
⏰ Game Times
• 5th Grade – 6:15 PM
• 6th Grade – 7:00 PM
✨ Good luck to our Scotland/Menno girls as they take the court! ✨
Play hard, have fun, and represent your teams with pride!
Let’s fill the gym and cheer them on!

🏀 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL – GAME DAY! 🏀
The Scotland/Menno Trappers are on the road to take on the Centerville Tornadoes!
📅 Thursday, January 8
📍 Centerville
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6th/7th Grade
⏰ Approx. 5:00 PM – 8th Grade
Good luck to our Trappers as they hit the court and compete hard! 💪🖤💛
Let’s show our support—go Trappers!
The Scotland/Menno Trappers are on the road to take on the Centerville Tornadoes!
📅 Thursday, January 8
📍 Centerville
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6th/7th Grade
⏰ Approx. 5:00 PM – 8th Grade
Good luck to our Trappers as they hit the court and compete hard! 💪🖤💛
Let’s show our support—go Trappers!

With the Scotland Court Dedication coming up this weekend, we would love for you to share a memory or two about how — or when — Coach Tom Schlimgen made an impact on your life.
Your stories would be wonderful to read and incredibly meaningful for the Schlimgen family. Please note that some of these memories may also be shared during Saturday’s game broadcasts as we celebrate Coach Schlimgen’s legacy.
Thank you for helping us honor a coach who meant so much to so many. 🧡🖤
Your stories would be wonderful to read and incredibly meaningful for the Schlimgen family. Please note that some of these memories may also be shared during Saturday’s game broadcasts as we celebrate Coach Schlimgen’s legacy.
Thank you for helping us honor a coach who meant so much to so many. 🧡🖤

The week is finally here! 🏀
This Saturday, we honor a true Scotland basketball legend.
From 1978 to 2008, Coach Schlimgen guided countless athletes on the court as head coach of Scotland boys basketball, and also spent several impactful seasons (1992–1996) coaching girls basketball.
We invite all former players to return home and join us for a special Court Dedication Ceremony on January 10, held between the Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity games at Scotland — approximately 4:00 PM.
A meal and social hour will follow after the boys game at the VFW.
Come help us celebrate Coach Schlimgen’s incredible legacy and the many athletes he inspired.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤
This Saturday, we honor a true Scotland basketball legend.
From 1978 to 2008, Coach Schlimgen guided countless athletes on the court as head coach of Scotland boys basketball, and also spent several impactful seasons (1992–1996) coaching girls basketball.
We invite all former players to return home and join us for a special Court Dedication Ceremony on January 10, held between the Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity games at Scotland — approximately 4:00 PM.
A meal and social hour will follow after the boys game at the VFW.
Come help us celebrate Coach Schlimgen’s incredible legacy and the many athletes he inspired.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤

Here is the Schedule for the 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball Jamboree in Avon this Saturday.
Several C Basketball games have been tentatively added to the schedule and may be adjusted as needed.

Here is the information for the 5th & 6th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament in Parkston this Saturday!


🏀 Trapper Boys Basketball Recap 🏀
The Scotland-Menno Trappers battled hard Monday night but came up short against McCook Central-Montrose, falling 61–50.
💪 Trapper Leaders
Hunter Yosten: 18 points, 7 rebounds
Izayah Ulmer: 10 points, 4 assists, 4 steals
Erick Buechler: 9 points
The Trappers showed grit and effort all night—keep working and improving every day! 👊
📅 Scotland-Menno is back in action Saturday at Scotland with the Coach Tom Schlimgen Court Dedication. Jv action vs. Corsica-Stickney starts @ 1:15 pm.
🖤💛 Keep working hard, Trappers!
The Scotland-Menno Trappers battled hard Monday night but came up short against McCook Central-Montrose, falling 61–50.
💪 Trapper Leaders
Hunter Yosten: 18 points, 7 rebounds
Izayah Ulmer: 10 points, 4 assists, 4 steals
Erick Buechler: 9 points
The Trappers showed grit and effort all night—keep working and improving every day! 👊
📅 Scotland-Menno is back in action Saturday at Scotland with the Coach Tom Schlimgen Court Dedication. Jv action vs. Corsica-Stickney starts @ 1:15 pm.
🖤💛 Keep working hard, Trappers!

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars! 🐝
Scotland Middle School will host its Spelling Bee on
Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM (7th/8th period)
📍 Auxiliary Gym
Parents and family are welcome to attend!
The top speller will advance to the SD Regional/State Competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.
🍀 Good luck to all contestants!
Scotland Middle School will host its Spelling Bee on
Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM (7th/8th period)
📍 Auxiliary Gym
Parents and family are welcome to attend!
The top speller will advance to the SD Regional/State Competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.
🍀 Good luck to all contestants!

No 2nd–3rd Grade Boys Basketball practice tonight in Menno. Please contact your coaches on GroupMe with any questions. Thank you!

🍿 Support Junior Prom with Popcorn! 🍿
The Juniors are selling popcorn to help raise funds for Prom—and there are so many great flavors to choose from!
👉 Order online at https://www.iraisemore.com/
🆔 Group ID: 96003
📦 All popcorn will be hand-delivered, so please be sure to include the name of the junior you are supporting when placing your order.
❓ Questions? Contact Chelsi Mueller at Chelsi.Mueller@k12.sd.us
Thank you for supporting our Juniors and helping make Prom memorable! 🎉
The Juniors are selling popcorn to help raise funds for Prom—and there are so many great flavors to choose from!
👉 Order online at https://www.iraisemore.com/
🆔 Group ID: 96003
📦 All popcorn will be hand-delivered, so please be sure to include the name of the junior you are supporting when placing your order.
❓ Questions? Contact Chelsi Mueller at Chelsi.Mueller@k12.sd.us
Thank you for supporting our Juniors and helping make Prom memorable! 🎉



