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February 13
All-State Band

Congratulations to Kelsey Wieseler, Ashley Larson, Alec Oleson, and Austin Fordham for being selected to the 2012 South Dakota All State Band!!  They were chosen through a competitive statewide audition process.  The all state bands will meet in March for three days of intense rehearsal on difficult music, culminating with a final concert on March 24th.

February 13
District Champs!!

Congratulations to the Groton Area Wrestlers for winning the District Tournament on Saturday!  Good luck at Regions!​

February 12
Math Counts...

Congratulations to Gabbie Kramer, Hailey Hanson, Andrew Helm, Marlee Jones, Maggie Simon, and Megan Unzen for representing Groton at the Northeastern South Dakota Chapter MathCounts Competition at SDSU on Saturday and to Andrew, Marlee, Maggie, and Megan for earning third place in the team trophy division!  Great season, mathletes!

February 12
The Masters of Band Masters...

Great Job, Groton Area Concert Band.  Your performance at the South Dakota Band Master's Convention was world class!  Your preparation and dedication certainly paid off.​

February 07
Way to go, Erin!

Congratulations to Erin S. who was named Semifinalist and Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Competition (PSAT).  In the national competition, forty-two SD students were awarded semifinalist status.  Semifinalists completed an application and essays and provided a qualifying SAT score to advance to finalist standing.   As a finalist, Erin now competes for the National Merit Scholarships.  This is Groton’s first finalist since the 2009 competition.

February 07
Congratulations, Marah!

Congratulations to Marah Smith who has been named as a candidate for the 2012 US Presidential Scholars Program.  These 3000 candidates were named to this program from their scores on the SAT or the ACT.  Nominated candidates to the program next complete an application and essays and from the candidates, 500 semifinalists will be selected in early April.   This is Groton’s first nominated candidate since the 2009 competition. 

January 30
GHS Debate

Congratulations to Marah S. and Jocelyn P. for placing 4th in public forum debate this weekend in Yankton.

January 30
GHS Wrestling

Congratulations to the GHS Wrestlers on an oustanding performance on Saturday at the Lions Tournament!​

January 27
Faculty Inservice

Groton Area Faculty spent the day hearing a presentation about the South Dakota Retirement System, formulating goals, learning of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching, and developing technology skills.  Thanks to our presenters, Craig Ebert, Dr. Kono, and Mr. Aaron Helvig.  Learning is certainly a lifelong endeavor.​

January 27
Teachers Hear Governor

Several Groton Area teachers attended a meeting in Aberdeen where the Governor presented his proposals for K-12 education reform in South Dakota. 

This picture shows GHS teacher Mrs. Gonsoir asking a question.

http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/aan-educators-give-earful-to-governor-at-aberd-001,0,4125486.photo

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