🎵🥁 It’s Concert Night in Scotland! 🎺🎶

Join us tonight as our 5th–12th Grade Band takes the spot light for their big performance under the direction of Miss Hopf!

📅 Tonight
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Main Gym

Come support our talented student musicians as they fill the gym with great music, hard work, and Highlander pride! 🧡🖤🎶

See you there!

Livestreaming Link if you can't make it in person: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotlandHighlandersLive

4 months ago, SHS
Band
Tuesday - Frosty White
4 months ago, SHS
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📝 Parents of 9th-12 Graders - We Need Your Input!
Our school is gathering parent feedback for the CTE CLNA (Career & Technical Education Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment). Your voice matters, and your responses help us plan, improve, and better support our students’ learning opportunities.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey and support our students’ future success!
4 months ago, SHS
Survey
Information for the Middle School Cornbelt Conference Tournament this Saturday

1. 8-minute quarters – running clock; last 1 minute of each half the clock will stop.
2. 2-minute halftime; 3 timeouts per game; 5 minutes between games.
3. Top team in the bracket will wear their light uniform.
4. Admission: $6.00 – Adults $4.00 – Students
Cornbelt Passes Accepted
5. Concessions Available
4 months ago, SHS
GBB
GBB
December Events from the desk of Jim Kocer, AD
December 1—Boys basketball practice begins
December 2—Band concert, 7:00.
December 4—Middle school girls basketball at Bon Homme, 4:00 (3 games). Middle school boys basketball vs. McCook Central/Montrose at Menno, 4:00.
December 5—Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls wrestling duals at Viborg.
December 5-6--State Oral Interp. In Watertown.
December 6—Scotland/Menno boys at Kimball Wrestling Tournament, 10:00. MS girls basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Canistota. MS boys basketball at Cornbelt Tournament in Freeman. 6th grade girls basketball tournament at Avon.
December 7-8—State FFA LDEs at Rapid City.
December 8—Parkston middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:30.
December 9—Girls basketball vs. Bridgewater-Emery at Emery, 6:15.
December 10—Winter sports/activities pictures, 1:30.
December 11—Basketball double-header vs. Tripp-Delmont/Armour at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 12—Elementary Christmas Concert and PTO Carnival, 6:30.
December 12-13—BHSA girl wrestlers at Rapid City tournament.
December 13—Gregory wrestling tournament. Great Plains Conference MS Girls Basketball Tournament at Avon. Middle school boys basketball at Alcester-1:30. Basketball double-header vs. Alcester-Hudson at Alcester (JV boys/girls-4:00, varsity girls-5:15, followed by varsity boys).
December 15—Beresford middle school/JV wrestling tournament, 4:00.
December 16—Middle school boys basketball vs. Bon Homme at Scotland, 4:00. Basketball double-header vs. Bon Homme at Scotland (JV boys/girls-5:15, varsity girls-6:30, followed by varsity boys, parent's night). BHSA girls and BHA boys wrestling quad at Tyndall.
December 18—Middle school basketball double-header vs. Parker/Marion at Scotland (boys—4:00, 4:45, girls-5:45, 6:30).
December 19—Basketball double-header vs. Hanson at Menno (JV-5:00, varsity girls-6:15, followed by varsity boys). End of first semester.
December 20—Mt. Vernon/Plankinton boys wrestling tournament at Plankinton, 9:30. BHSA girls at Canton girls wrestling tournament, 10:00.
December 20-January 4—no school, Christmas vacation.
December 22—Middle school/JV wrestling tournament at Salem, 2:00.
December 23-26—SDHSAA Winter Moratorium, no practices/competition.
December 29—BHSA girls at Floyd Farrand Girls Wrestling Tournament at Sioux Falls Lincoln, 9:30.
4 months ago, SHS
AD
Here is December's Issue of The Highlander Bagpipe. Thank you to the Middle School Journalism class for putting this together.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gBXUOnRQS9bJkdD2_bXBYx_ma_VuI_oS/view?usp=sharing
4 months ago, SHS
Here is the information for this weekends 6th GBB Tournament in Avon.
4 months ago, SHS
GBB 6th
📣 5th-8th Grade Parents, this is your chance to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. trip!

Join us in the community room on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM. We'll cover everything you need to know for this exciting adventure!

Haven’t RSVP'd yet? Click here to secure your spot: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/29713927947?rsvp_id=29713927947

Don’t miss out—we can't wait to see you there! ✨
4 months ago, SHS
DC
DC
DC
🧠🎙️ Good Luck Today, Highlanders! 🎙️🧠

After being postponed, our Scotland Quiz Bowl Team is finally taking on Burke today at 10:15 AM in the Q107.3 Radio Quiz Bowl! Let’s cheer on Noah, Hope, Jacob, Coltan, and Kayla as they bring their knowledge, teamwork, and Highlander pride to the competition! 💪📚🧡🖤

A huge thank you to Mr. Schlimgen for guiding and supporting our team! 👏

📊 View the full Quiz Bowl bracket here:
👉 https://q107radio.com/quiz-bowl/

Good luck, Highlanders — you’ve got this! 🧡🖤💡
4 months ago, SHS
Quiz Bowl
Monday - Sparkle & Shine
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🎅✨ December Dress-Up Days! ✨🎄
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer! Throughout December, students and staff are invited to join in on our optional dress-up days.🎄


Each day will have a fun theme to help us celebrate the season together — from cozy flannel days to festive sweaters and holiday colors!

💡 Participation is optional — it’s all about having fun and showing school spirit!
4 months ago, SHS
Dress-Up
Here’s the schedule of events for the week — please note that all times and activities are subject to change.
4 months ago, SHS
Events

Postponed to tentatively next Saturday, December 6th - same time, same place

✨🎉 Reminder: After-Prom BINGO Tonight — After the Parade of Lights! 🎉✨

It’s almost BINGO Time! After you enjoy the Parade of Lights, head over to the Scotland School Aux Gym for a fun night of After-Prom Bingo in support of our Scotland students!

🗓️ Tonight — Saturday, November 29, 2025
📍 Scotland School Aux Gym
🕖 Doors open at 7:00 PM
🎲 Bingo starts at 7:30 PM

💰 Advanced Tickets: $20 for 2 hard cards
🎟️ At the Door: $25
Soft cards available per game!

Come for the lights, stay for the BINGO — and help support a great cause! 🙌

📞 For tickets or questions, contact:
Erin (605-661-5846), Kristi (605-660-1121), or Michelle (605-660-2076)

4 months ago, SHS
Bingo

🎁 While you're out doing your Black Friday shopping… let us help make the holidays a little easier! 🎁

Get your gifts wrapped and support the Scotland Junior Class!

Stop by the Community Room on Friday, December 13th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for a free-will donation gift wrapping event.

Bring your presents, and the Juniors will wrap them beautifully while you enjoy the holiday spirit! 🎄✨

Save your spot here:
👉 https://forms.gle/ftfcKyLgJChMT98E6

Support a great cause and check one more thing off your holiday to-do list! 🎁🙌

4 months ago, SHS
Gift Wrap

🔪✨ While you are Black Friday Shopping...Don't forget to support the Juniors! ✨🔪

Support the Junior Class by shopping their Rada Knives & Cutlery Fundraiser — perfect gifts for the holidays or to treat yourself! 🎁

🗓 Sales Open:

Each Junior has a catalog and order form if you’d rather order in person — or shop online here 👇


🔗 Order Link

https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=8876975.fad841       

4 months ago, SHS
Rada

Still some slots open...

Scotland After Prom will be hosting High Stakes Bingo this Saturday 7:30 following Parade of Lights. We are in need of some items and help from both 9-12 students and parents.
10-12 graders have tickets if you are interested in joining us.
Sign-Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A4AD2EABFF2-60601444-high?fbclid=IwY2xjawORSapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhdzVsNWdHQk1RMWVsalhHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHogEgy-2a0k14pPmHoBFDtPRy_DWZtQHAbWWXAgEywlLf-TyuejxGaHjgY_c_aem_R-iND1WcpIWaXXEoeel6gQ#/

4 months ago, SHS
Bingo
🍁🎨 Look at These Amazing Student Creations! 🎨🍁

Our students have been busy spreading gratitude and fall cheer throughout the school! From our colorful Thankful Tree to the vibrant hallway displays filled with hand-decorated leaves, each piece reflects the creativity, thoughtfulness, and hard work of our learners.

A big thank you to our wonderful staff for guiding, encouraging, and helping bring these beautiful creations to life. Your support makes these moments possible! 🍂❤️

These projects remind us of all the things we’re thankful for — especially our students and staff, who brighten our hallways every day. 🧡🌟
4 months ago, SHS
Thanksful
Thankful
Wishing all a blessed Thanksgiving! Our Visual Communications class designed digital pumpkin spice lattes in Adobe Illustrator, and the results are fantastic. Enjoy their creative work! 🧡🖤🍂🍂🦃
4 months ago, SHS
Latte
Latte
Latte
Latte
Latte
Latte
Latte
Latte
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Latte
Mark your calendars for Candy Cane Sales from Dec 8th - 12th!!!
4 months ago, SHS
Candy Cane Sales

Scotland After Prom will be hosting High Stakes Bingo this Saturday 7:30 following Parade of Lights. We are in need of some items and help from both 9-12 students and parents.
10-12 graders have tickets if you are interested in joining us.
Sign-Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A4AD2EABFF2-60601444-high?fbclid=IwY2xjawORSapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFhdzVsNWdHQk1RMWVsalhHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHogEgy-2a0k14pPmHoBFDtPRy_DWZtQHAbWWXAgEywlLf-TyuejxGaHjgY_c_aem_R-iND1WcpIWaXXEoeel6gQ#/

4 months ago, SHS
Bingo