This week, March 1–7, we celebrate National School Social Work Week 2026! 💙
With this year’s theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” we recognize the incredible difference our school social workers make every single day. From supporting students’ academic success to nurturing their social and emotional well-being, they play a vital role in strengthening mental health, fostering a positive school climate, and connecting families with valuable community resources.
Thank you for uniting to ignite hope, growth, and success in our students. We appreciate you today and every day! ✨
With this year’s theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact,” we recognize the incredible difference our school social workers make every single day. From supporting students’ academic success to nurturing their social and emotional well-being, they play a vital role in strengthening mental health, fostering a positive school climate, and connecting families with valuable community resources.
Thank you for uniting to ignite hope, growth, and success in our students. We appreciate you today and every day! ✨
💥 CHANGE WARS - Happenning Now! 💥
The Menno & Scotland NHS and Student Councils are teaming up for Penny Wars – March 2nd–6th!
Bring your spare change and help make a difference!
🪙 Coins (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters) add points to YOUR class.
💵 Dollar bills subtract points from other classes.
The winning class at Scotland will earn a special prize from the Scotland Student Council! 👏🎉
Donations can also be dropped off at:
• Total Stop in Menno
• Main Stop in Scotland
• Individual classrooms at Menno Public School & Scotland Public School
All proceeds will be donated to the family of Brandon Sayler to support him in his fight against cancer. ❤️
Let’s pack those buckets and show what Trapper pride can do!
Good luck to our Quiz Bowl teams as they compete today at the Baltic Bulldog Quiz Bowl!
Representing our school are Hope S., Noah P., Kayla J., Reid C., Jacob S., Coltan R., Reagan C., and Connor M. We are proud of your hard work and dedication—may the answers come quickly and confidently as you put your knowledge to the test this afternoon in Baltic!
A special thank you to Mr. Todd Schlimgen for leading the team and providing transportation for today’s competition.
Good luck, Highlanders! 🧠📚
Representing our school are Hope S., Noah P., Kayla J., Reid C., Jacob S., Coltan R., Reagan C., and Connor M. We are proud of your hard work and dedication—may the answers come quickly and confidently as you put your knowledge to the test this afternoon in Baltic!
A special thank you to Mr. Todd Schlimgen for leading the team and providing transportation for today’s competition.
Good luck, Highlanders! 🧠📚
📚⭐ Monday – Stars Read!
🌟 Dress Up Like a Rock or Movie Star! 🌟
We’re kicking off Read Across America Week in style! Students can dress like their favorite rock star or movie star as we celebrate the stars of our school — our readers! 🎤🎬✨
Let’s shine bright and start the week off with a love for reading! 📖💫
🌟 Dress Up Like a Rock or Movie Star! 🌟
We’re kicking off Read Across America Week in style! Students can dress like their favorite rock star or movie star as we celebrate the stars of our school — our readers! 🎤🎬✨
Let’s shine bright and start the week off with a love for reading! 📖💫
📚✨ Read Across America Week Starts Tomorrow! ✨📚
We can’t wait to celebrate reading all week long! Join us March 2–6 for fun dress-up days and special activities that make reading even more exciting.
Here’s a quick reminder of our themes:
⭐ Monday: Dress like a Rock or Movie Star
✌️ Tuesday: Wear Tie-Dye or a Hippie Outfit
🐾 Wednesday: Dress Like an Animal or Wear Camo
🧸 Thursday: Bring a Stuffed Animal (must fit in backpack)
🛏️ Friday: Wear PJs & Bring a Book from Home
📖 Friday at 2:15 PM – Special Read-In in the Aux Gym!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and celebrate a week full of books!
We can’t wait to celebrate reading all week long! Join us March 2–6 for fun dress-up days and special activities that make reading even more exciting.
Here’s a quick reminder of our themes:
⭐ Monday: Dress like a Rock or Movie Star
✌️ Tuesday: Wear Tie-Dye or a Hippie Outfit
🐾 Wednesday: Dress Like an Animal or Wear Camo
🧸 Thursday: Bring a Stuffed Animal (must fit in backpack)
🛏️ Friday: Wear PJs & Bring a Book from Home
📖 Friday at 2:15 PM – Special Read-In in the Aux Gym!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and celebrate a week full of books!
🗓️ Weekly Events & Activities
It’s another busy week at school with games, practices, and activities filling the calendar!
📚 We’re also celebrating Read Across America Week — we encourage everyone to take some time to read and join in the fun throughout the week!
🏐 Take note: CPAC Volleyball Satellite practices have officially begun. Please watch for communication from coaches regarding schedules and updates.
As always, event details are subject to change, so be sure to follow messages from coaches and advisors for the most current information.
Have a great week, Highlanders! 🧡🖤
Updated 3.2.26 8:07 am
🏆🔥 State Wrestling Wrap-Up – BHSA Girls 🔥🏆
What an incredible weekend at the State Tournament! Congratulations to our Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon wrestlers on an outstanding performance — and a huge congratulations on finishing 4th as a team in the state! 💙🖤
Place Match Results:
🥉 3rd Place – Jasmine Ruelas-Hertz (MD 10-0)
🥉 3rd Place – Hadlee Kracht (Fall 2:30)
🏅 5th Place – Hope Kemnitz (Fall 4:30)
🏅 6th Place – Harper Kracht
And of course, congratulations to State Champion Britney Rueb on an incredible run to the top of the podium! 👑🏆 (Be sure to check out her featured post!)
We are so proud of the fight, heart, and determination shown all weekend. What a way to represent BHSA! 💪💙🖤
What an incredible weekend at the State Tournament! Congratulations to our Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon wrestlers on an outstanding performance — and a huge congratulations on finishing 4th as a team in the state! 💙🖤
Place Match Results:
🥉 3rd Place – Jasmine Ruelas-Hertz (MD 10-0)
🥉 3rd Place – Hadlee Kracht (Fall 2:30)
🏅 5th Place – Hope Kemnitz (Fall 4:30)
🏅 6th Place – Harper Kracht
And of course, congratulations to State Champion Britney Rueb on an incredible run to the top of the podium! 👑🏆 (Be sure to check out her featured post!)
We are so proud of the fight, heart, and determination shown all weekend. What a way to represent BHSA! 💪💙🖤
🏆🧡🖤 STATE CHAMPION! 🖤🧡🏆
Congratulations to Britney Rueb on capturing the Girls 135 lb State Championship and finishing the season a perfect 29-0!
1st Place Match
Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 29-0 won by decision over Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-7, 1-0.
In an incredible battle between two seniors, Britney came out on top to claim the state title!
This marks Britney’s 4th State Championship to go along with one runner-up finish — an unbelievable accomplishment and a true testament to her dedication, hard work, and dominance on the mat. What a legacy she leaves behind!
Highlander Nation is beyond proud. Congratulations, Britney — a four-time State Champion! 💪🔥🧡🖤
Congratulations to Britney Rueb on capturing the Girls 135 lb State Championship and finishing the season a perfect 29-0!
1st Place Match
Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 29-0 won by decision over Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-7, 1-0.
In an incredible battle between two seniors, Britney came out on top to claim the state title!
This marks Britney’s 4th State Championship to go along with one runner-up finish — an unbelievable accomplishment and a true testament to her dedication, hard work, and dominance on the mat. What a legacy she leaves behind!
Highlander Nation is beyond proud. Congratulations, Britney — a four-time State Champion! 💪🔥🧡🖤
The Region 5A Boys Basketball bracket is set! 🏀
The Scotland/Menno Trappers will travel to Parker/Marion for the first round of the Region 5A Tournament.
📍 @ Marion
🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 7:00 PM
Let’s pack the stands and support our Trappers!
Go Trappers!
BHSA Wrestling – Championship Saturday! 🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat today in their finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
BHSA Wrestling – Championship Saturday! 🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat in tomorrow’s finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
It’s go time! We’re cheering on our BHSA wrestlers as they take the mat in tomorrow’s finals matches:
🏆 135 lb Championship Match
Britney Rueb (BHS) 28-0, Senior
vs.
Mathilde Matsuda (Spearfish) 43-6, Senior
🥉 120 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHS) 36-6, Junior
vs.
Gracie Lobbins (Madison) 27-7, Senior
🥉 130 lb – 3rd/4th Place Match
Hadlee Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 43-11, Junior
vs.
Sophia Knittel (Ipswich) 28-5, 9th Grade
🏅 125 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Harper Kracht (Bon Homme/Scotland) 32-12, 8th Grade
vs.
Kami Erickson (Brookings) 30-8, Senior
🏅 190 lb – 5th/6th Place Match
Hope Kemnitz (Bon Homme/Scotland) 36-15, Senior
vs.
Sally Beal (Brandon Valley) 24-23, 9th Grade
Good luck to all of our wrestlers! Compete hard, leave it all on the mat, and know Highlander Nation is cheering you on loud and proud! Let’s go BHSA! 💪🧡🖤
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BHSA Wrestling – Tournament Update
Another strong round of competition for BHSA!
Consolation Round 2
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by fall over Moo B Say (Huron) 27-14 in 3:15.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by decision over Jade Dubbelde (Harrisburg) 25-16, 5-3.
Consolation Round 3
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by decision over Izy Bendorf (Kingsbury County) 40-14, 7-3.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by tech fall over Kyra Tostenson (Milbank) 15-0 in 2:13.
Semifinals
Olivia Anderson (Watertown) 50-3 won in TB-1 over Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHSA) 35-6, 8-1.
Regina Stoeser (Harrisburg) 19-0 won by fall over Hadlee Kracht (BHSA) 44-11 in 2:27.
Britney Rueb (BHSA) 28-0 won by fall over Brooklynn Baird (Sturgis Brown) 50-8 in 5:13.
Congratulations to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb on advancing! We will be rooting you on loudly tomorrow — Highlander pride all the way! 🧡🖤💪
Another strong round of competition for BHSA!
Consolation Round 2
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by fall over Moo B Say (Huron) 27-14 in 3:15.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by decision over Jade Dubbelde (Harrisburg) 25-16, 5-3.
Consolation Round 3
Harper Kracht (BHSA) 32-18 won by decision over Izy Bendorf (Kingsbury County) 40-14, 7-3.
Hope Kemnitz (BHSA) 36-14 won by tech fall over Kyra Tostenson (Milbank) 15-0 in 2:13.
Semifinals
Olivia Anderson (Watertown) 50-3 won in TB-1 over Jasmine Rueles-Hertz (BHSA) 35-6, 8-1.
Regina Stoeser (Harrisburg) 19-0 won by fall over Hadlee Kracht (BHSA) 44-11 in 2:27.
Britney Rueb (BHSA) 28-0 won by fall over Brooklynn Baird (Sturgis Brown) 50-8 in 5:13.
Congratulations to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb on advancing! We will be rooting you on loudly tomorrow — Highlander pride all the way! 🧡🖤💪
Monday is the final Treasure Chest drawing, and there is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends: «PlatformLoginLink». Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: «CommunityContributionLink». Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: «CommunityContributionLink». Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
🎬✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎬
SHS Prom is just about ONE MONTH away!
Join us for Hollywood Nights & Diamond Lights on
📅 March 28, 2026
👑 Nursing Home Walk Through – 3:00 PM
⭐ Grand March – 6:00 PM
📍 Scotland High School – Main Gym
We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet and celebrate an unforgettable night! ❤️🎥
SHS Prom is just about ONE MONTH away!
Join us for Hollywood Nights & Diamond Lights on
📅 March 28, 2026
👑 Nursing Home Walk Through – 3:00 PM
⭐ Grand March – 6:00 PM
📍 Scotland High School – Main Gym
We can’t wait to roll out the red carpet and celebrate an unforgettable night! ❤️🎥
🔥 Day 2 – Girls State Wrestling Tournament 🔥
Good luck to our Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon wrestlers as they hit the mat today at State! Keep battling, stay confident, and leave it all on the mat! 💪
Here’s where our athletes stand:
Consolation Round 1
• 115 – S. Johnson
• 125 – H. Kracht
Semifinals
• 120 – J. Ruelas-Her
• 130 – H. Kracht
• 135 – B. Rueb
We are proud of the fight and determination you’ve shown all season. Let’s make Day 2 count!
Good morning SHS families!!
This is a reminder that there is no school today. Today serves as a comp day for teachers who were at Parent-Teacher Conferences last night.
Thank you to all the parents who attended conferences. We appreciate your time, involvement, and partnership in supporting our students’ success.
Have a great day!
Britney proudly sported the Highlander singlet today with Coach Jim Kocer in her corner. Adding to the excitement, Scotland alum Clark Slykhuis served as the wrestling official for her match!
Britney is headed to the Semifinal round of the Championship bracket after a dominant performance:
Round 1 – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Ragan Peacock (Harrisburg) 30-16 in 2:24.
Quarterfinal – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Hailey Fortney (West Central) 23-16 in 3:02.
Two matches. Two falls. On to the semifinals!
Britney is headed to the Semifinal round of the Championship bracket after a dominant performance:
Round 1 – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Ragan Peacock (Harrisburg) 30-16 in 2:24.
Quarterfinal – Britney Rueb (Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon) 27-0 won by fall over Hailey Fortney (West Central) 23-16 in 3:02.
Two matches. Two falls. On to the semifinals!
🏀 Region 5A Tournament Recap 🏀
The Lady Trappers battled until the final buzzer Tuesday night in Plankinton, falling to Mount Vernon/Plankinton in a hard-fought 44–40 game.
Leading the way for the Trappers:
• Lexie McNinch – 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
• Kailin Odens – 9 points, 12 rebounds
• Zoe Schaeffer – 6 points
• Hope Starwalt – 4 points, 3 steals
The girls competed with toughness on the boards and intensity on defense, keeping it a one-possession game down the stretch. While the season comes to a close, the fight and heart this team showed all year long was something to be proud of.
A special thank you to our seniors — Kailin, Lexie, and Ashlyn — for your leadership, commitment, and everything you’ve given to Lady Trapper Basketball. Your impact on this program will last far beyond this season. 💛🖤
Proud of you, Lady Trappers!
Coach Schlimgen Comments: We traveled to Plankinton for a 1st round Region 5A game. Like alot of post-season games it was a tough defensive battle back and forth between the two teams. While we did a really good job of limiting our turnovers, getting offensive rebounds, and getting to the FT line we came up a few points short in the end. We did a better job offensively but just a few clutch baskets by the Titans pushed them to a victory.
While the wins and losses wasn't where we wanted them to be I am extremely proud of this group of players for the way they competed, listened, and brought joy to the game every day. It was an honor to be part of this team thats full of girls that are going to become extremely successful adults.
The Lady Trappers battled until the final buzzer Tuesday night in Plankinton, falling to Mount Vernon/Plankinton in a hard-fought 44–40 game.
Leading the way for the Trappers:
• Lexie McNinch – 16 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists
• Kailin Odens – 9 points, 12 rebounds
• Zoe Schaeffer – 6 points
• Hope Starwalt – 4 points, 3 steals
The girls competed with toughness on the boards and intensity on defense, keeping it a one-possession game down the stretch. While the season comes to a close, the fight and heart this team showed all year long was something to be proud of.
A special thank you to our seniors — Kailin, Lexie, and Ashlyn — for your leadership, commitment, and everything you’ve given to Lady Trapper Basketball. Your impact on this program will last far beyond this season. 💛🖤
Proud of you, Lady Trappers!
Coach Schlimgen Comments: We traveled to Plankinton for a 1st round Region 5A game. Like alot of post-season games it was a tough defensive battle back and forth between the two teams. While we did a really good job of limiting our turnovers, getting offensive rebounds, and getting to the FT line we came up a few points short in the end. We did a better job offensively but just a few clutch baskets by the Titans pushed them to a victory.
While the wins and losses wasn't where we wanted them to be I am extremely proud of this group of players for the way they competed, listened, and brought joy to the game every day. It was an honor to be part of this team thats full of girls that are going to become extremely successful adults.
🔥 Good Luck at the State Wrestling Tournament! 🔥
Best of luck to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb as she competes at the State Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls (February 26–28)!
You can follow Britney in the 135 lb bracket on Trackwrestling and cheer her on every step of the way!
We’re also proud of our Region 3 qualifiers:
115 – Sydney
120 – Jasmine
125 – Harper
130 – Hadlee
135 – Britney
190 – Hope
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
Best of luck to Scotland’s own Britney Rueb as she competes at the State Wrestling Tournament in Sioux Falls (February 26–28)!
You can follow Britney in the 135 lb bracket on Trackwrestling and cheer her on every step of the way!
We’re also proud of our Region 3 qualifiers:
115 – Sydney
120 – Jasmine
125 – Harper
130 – Hadlee
135 – Britney
190 – Hope
Wrestle tough. Wrestle fearless. Leave it all on the mat. 💪
