Elementary families, please click here for a newsletter from Elementary Principal Mrs. Boomsma-Kelsey.
Sports Update for Miller Community:
-The online sports website used by the State has updated its URL and is now https://www.gobound.com/sd
If you had the varsity bound app it should automatically update on your phones or electronic devices.
-The online sports website used by the State has updated its URL and is now https://www.gobound.com/sd
If you had the varsity bound app it should automatically update on your phones or electronic devices.
The first day of school is just around the corner! Click here for a printable PDF of the back to school supply lists for grades K-8. The first day is Thursday, August 18, 2022. "A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." - Denise Witmer |
Miller Athletes & Parents:
-The new policy in the Miller Athletic Handbook is student-athletes will now be required to receive YEARLY physicals. With fall sports right around the corner, please stop in and get a physical packet from Robin in the office. -Carr Chiropractic offers free sport physicals. You can schedule physicals at 605-853-2230 -Avera Medical Group also offers sport physicals, most insurances cover annual physicals for their members (this includes sports physicals), During a visit providers assess patients for medical conditions, review vaccinations, screen for anxiety and depression, and much more. You can schedule sport physicals at the clinic at 605-853-0165. |
Miller youth golf camp wrapped up with a wish good luck to Miller's own Jayce Pugh who is on her way to compete at a National Golf Tournament.
She was invited for co-winning the state championship this year. Jayce will get to golf at legendary Pinehurst No. 2, the only course to have hosted all 5 USGA's most important events. Good Luck Jayce! |
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The MHS Vocal Jazz and All-State Chorus groups performed at Summer Nights in the Park sponsored by the Central Plains Arts Council on Tuesday evening. Vocal Jazz sang their three pieces they performed at competitions this past year. All-State Chorus sang their patriotic spiritual called “I Hear America Singing”. The two groups then combined to perform their 5 Disney pieces they performed at Disney World. Selections were from Lion King, Tangled, Frozen and Moana. Soloists were Laura Evans, Sara Jessen, Gabi Naber, Elise Propst, Caden Gortmaker and Adam Turner. |
The Junior class is selling peaches and lemonade to start fundraising for prom! Check out the link: https://www.myfruitsale.com/shop Use code 26HGKT Or visit with a member of the Junior class! Delivery will be in mid-July, orders due by June 22nd. |
Congratulations to our State Tournament Golfers! - Jayce Pugh (State Co-Champion) *2nd straight title - Jayce is the 9th back to back golf champion in the the history of South Dakota -Derek Brueggeman (21st) -The girls team earned a 4th place team finish *This is the first time a girls golf team from Miller has EVER placed at state |
Well done Mrs. Stevens! Check out this teacher feature from SDEA!
Congratulations to our outstanding track athletes that competed at the State Track & Field Meet. The following placing accomplishments were achieved:
- Ally Mullaney (3rd Place High Jump) - Pierce Baumberger (7th Place 3200M Run) - Noah Johnson (3rd Place Shot Put) - Alex Schumacher (5th Place 1600M Run) - Tyra Gates, Ally Mullaney, Morgan Kolda, Jaden Werdel (3rd Place 4x100M Relay) - Tyra Gates, Paige Werdel, Jaden Werdel, Gracen Werdel (6th Place 4x400M Relay) - Caden Gortmaker (5th Place High Jump) |
The Miller Golf team completed their region meet on Monday in Pierre. The girls team brought home their second consecutive region championship, and the team is sending 6 players to the state golf meet in Rapid: Derek Brueggeman (6th @ Regions), Oliver Fritzsche (13th), Jayce Pugh (1st @ Regions), Kaihlyn Anderberg (4th), Cassi VanDerWerff (14th), & Kenzi Kopecky. |
Congratulations to our track and field athletes who will be competing at the State Track & Field Meet in Sioux Falls May 27 & 28!
Girls Joanlei Baker – Discus Tyra Gates – 100 Meter Hurdles Morgan Kolda – 100 Meter Dash, Triple Jump Trisha Lammers – High Jump, Long Jump Ally Mullaney – 200 Meter Dash, High Jump Gracen Werdel – 400 Meter Dash Jaden Werdel – 400 Meter Dash Paige Werdel – Long Jump 4x100 & 4x200 - Tyra Gates, Ally Mullaney, Morgan Kolda, & Jaden Werdel 4x400 - Tyra Gates, Paige Werdel, & Gracen Werdel Boys Pierce Baumberger – 3200 Meter Run Caden Gortmaker – High Jump, Triple Jump Dylan Haas – 100 Meter Dash Noah Johnson – Shot, Discus Andrew Knox – 110 Meter Hurdles, 300 Meter Hurdles Alex Schumacher – 1600 Meter Run Trevor Werdel – Discus 4x100 - Dylan Haas, Colby Kolda, Andrew Knox, & Trevor Werdel 4x400 - Kellan Hurd, Joseph Baker, Alex Schumacher, & Trevor Werdel 4x800 - Pierce Baumberger, Caden Gortmaker, Kellan Hurd, & Alex Schumacher |
Go to the SDHSAA website for schedule and ticket information: https://www.sdhsaa.com/activity/track-field-championships/ T-shirts and sweatshirts are available at https://store.finedesigns.com/greatplains/sdhsaa-track-field-state-championships.html |
A big thank you to Brad Manning Digging & Septic Service. Pumped the St Lawrence Church 11 times at no charge!
We continue to be so grateful for the amazing support we have received from the community!
"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." - Erma Bombeck
We continue to be so grateful for the amazing support we have received from the community!
"The grass is always greener over the septic tank." - Erma Bombeck
Coming up on Monday, May 30th:
If any students attending the upcoming music trip to Florida have not received an updated itinerary or the information for the second app please contact the music department. |
Our school has several job openings - consider joining our team!
- District Office Secretary
- .50 HS Science Teacher for the 2022-2023 SY
- JH/HS Math Teacher for the 2022-2023 SY
- .50 HS Art Teacher for the 2022-2023 SY
- Paraprofessional positions for the 2022 – 2023 SY
- Sixth grade elementary teaching position for the 2022-2023 SY
- Assistant varsity volleyball coach for the 2022-2023 SY
- Assistant varsity boys’ basketball coach for the 2022-2023 SY
- Robotics coach for the 2022-2023 SY
- Assistant robotics coach for the 2022-2023 SY
- JH basketball coaching positions for the 2022-2023 SY
- Basketball cheer coach for the 2022-2023 SY
- EL Coordinator for the 2022-2023 SY
Miller State Golf t-shirts are available until Tuesday, May 24 at midnight!
https://https-sungoldsports-com.printavo.com/merch/miller-golf-online-store/
https://https-sungoldsports-com.printavo.com/merch/miller-golf-online-store/
The Miller Elementary school had a Fun Track and Field Day on Wednesday. Everyone had a great time!
Thanks to all of our sponsors for the t-shirts and water! Also thanks to everyone for a wonder school year!
Thanks to all of our sponsors for the t-shirts and water! Also thanks to everyone for a wonder school year!
Thank you to these amazing donors to our students and school!
Pipestone Cares Hitchcock UMC Henry & Paula Linke Town N Kountry Kids 4-H Club "Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." - William Arthur Ward Thank you! |
Seniors involved in music during their high school career received an engraved medal at the spring awards concert for their 4 years of contributions to the music program.
Aaron Castonguay, Brielee Conkey, Aubrey DeHaai, Emily Gibson, Caden Gortmaker, Alana Howard, Sara Jessen, Luke Johnson, Andrew Knox, Logan Kremer, Cole McKinstry, Gabi Naber, Emily Otto, Taya Pawlowski, Elise Propst, Kael Ruhnke, Shantel Single and Taylor Wetz. |
The high school Earth science class have installed a true to scale in both size and distance model of the solar system.
If the Sun is three and a half feet in diameter, the inner planets are very small (less than an eighth of an inch in diameter!) and the distances are very long (Neptune is 2.2 miles away!) You will find the Sun at the Armory parking lot next to the school message board, then head east down the sidewalk. In the first block you will find Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. After that, the distances start to stretch out. Walking along the bike trail to St. Lawrence, you will find Jupiter near the New Beginnings Church, Saturn near the big culvert before the Midway Drive-In, Uranus is at the St. Lawrence Church, and Neptune is all the way through to the St. Lawrence Park. |
Congratulations to the students that participated in the Redfield Area Retired School Personnel Spelling Contest!
First Grade: Colsen Kolda: 1st place. Winning by spelling the word 'autumn' & Marianne Price Second Grade: Lincoln Beranek & Gwen Otteson Third Grade: Jake Werdel:1st place. Winning by spelling the word 'automobile' & Hans Otteson Fourth Grade: Grace Saienga & Cannon Reimann: 1st place. Winning by spelling the word 'platypus' Fifth Grade: Hadleight Asmus & Blaten Werdel: 2nd place Sixth Grade: Jack Saienga & Landon Tanner: 1st place. Winning by spelling the word 'theme' Seventh Grade: Allyanna Skinner & Autumn Flor: 1st place. Winning by spelling the words 'jubilee and hatred' & Jorryn Heilman: 3rd place Eighth Grade: Joe Baker: 2nd place |
Many MHS students attended the State FFA Convention April 24-26 in Brookings, SD.
Congratulations to all the participants! Here are the students who took home honors for their hard work and dedication:
6 Seniors received their State FFA Degree:
Brielee Conkey, Aubrey DeHaai, Alana Howard, Noah Johnson, Cooper Oakley, and Taya Pawlowski
Alana Howard was one of 4 finalists for the State Star Farmer Award - She received a plaque and cash award.
Paton Coyle was recognized as the District 6 Star Greenhand – He received a plaque and cash award.
Four seniors were State Proficiency Finalists. The first place applications will be advanced to Nationals in the fall.
* Aubrey DeHaai – Small Animal Production – 1st place
* Alana Howard – Swine Production – 1st place
* Alana Howard – Diversified Livestock Production – 2nd place
* Sabrah Morris – Veterinary Science – 2nd place
* Noah Johnson – Landscape Management – 3rd place
Alana Howard and Taya Pawlowski each received a $500 State FFA Scholarship
Miller CDE Teams Results:
Ag Mechanics (1st) – Jaden Anderberg (1st), Briggs Runge (11th), Trevor Werdel (15th) This team will go to Nationals in the fall.
Poultry Judging (4th) – Andrew Knox (7th), Noah Johnson (8th), Cole McKinstry, Alex Schumacher
Meats Judging (8th) – Maya Howard, Hagen Fritzsche, Treyton Anson, Teagan Forman (18th)
Veterinary Science (10th) – Alana Howard (18th), Taya Pawlowski, Aubrey DeHaai
Congratulations to all the participants! Here are the students who took home honors for their hard work and dedication:
6 Seniors received their State FFA Degree:
Brielee Conkey, Aubrey DeHaai, Alana Howard, Noah Johnson, Cooper Oakley, and Taya Pawlowski
Alana Howard was one of 4 finalists for the State Star Farmer Award - She received a plaque and cash award.
Paton Coyle was recognized as the District 6 Star Greenhand – He received a plaque and cash award.
Four seniors were State Proficiency Finalists. The first place applications will be advanced to Nationals in the fall.
* Aubrey DeHaai – Small Animal Production – 1st place
* Alana Howard – Swine Production – 1st place
* Alana Howard – Diversified Livestock Production – 2nd place
* Sabrah Morris – Veterinary Science – 2nd place
* Noah Johnson – Landscape Management – 3rd place
Alana Howard and Taya Pawlowski each received a $500 State FFA Scholarship
Miller CDE Teams Results:
Ag Mechanics (1st) – Jaden Anderberg (1st), Briggs Runge (11th), Trevor Werdel (15th) This team will go to Nationals in the fall.
Poultry Judging (4th) – Andrew Knox (7th), Noah Johnson (8th), Cole McKinstry, Alex Schumacher
Meats Judging (8th) – Maya Howard, Hagen Fritzsche, Treyton Anson, Teagan Forman (18th)
Veterinary Science (10th) – Alana Howard (18th), Taya Pawlowski, Aubrey DeHaai
Thank you to these amazing donors to our students and school!
We continue to be so grateful for the outpouring of support - Thank you! "Sometimes the bad things that happen put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us." - Nichole Reed |
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Many thanks to the Huron Middle School Student Council for holding a fundraiser to benefit our students and school! We are grateful to the Huron Middle School students for their generous monetary and gift card donation to our students and school! "Giving is not just about making a donation, it's about making a difference." - Kathy Calvin Thank you for making a difference! |
The Miller Golf program hosted their annual Miller Golf Invitational April 21st. There were 80 golfers who attended.
The Miller Girl's team took home 1st place in the girls division. Individually Miller had the following: - Jayce Pugh (1st place) - Kaihlyn Anderberg (2nd place) - James Fritzsche (9th place boys) |
Twenty three MHS students traveled to Aberdeen for the 67th Annual NSU math contest, where they competed with over 400 students from other area schools.
Eric Ames earned honorable mention in the Advanced Algebra test! Congratulations to all! "The difference between good at math and bad it math is hard work. It's trying. It's trying hard." - Matt Waite |
The Miller Music Department announces its spring concerts!
Monday May 2nd will be the Kinderstart through 6th grade concert.
Thursday May 5th will be the Junior High and High School Concert.
All concerts will take place at the Methodist Church. The concerts will be in an “open-house” format. Due to limited seating, audience members are welcome to come and go and listen to the groups they would like to. All concerts will be live-streamed on the Methodist Church YouTube channel: “Miller United Methodist Church” |
There have been some changes to the high school track schedule. The BDC meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 19 at Crow Creek has been canceled.
There has been an addition of a meet in Sully Buttes on Thursday, April 21, 2022 with the field events beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the running events beginning at 3:00 p.m.
There has been an addition of a meet in Sully Buttes on Thursday, April 21, 2022 with the field events beginning at 1:00 p.m. and the running events beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Screening and Registration will be held on April 21 & 22, 2022 at the Community Center. If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022, complete the registration form found in the Miller Press and return it to Miller Elementary, PO Box 257, Miller, SD 57362 The school will contact you with a time and location of your scheduled appointment. |
Pictured is the junior ag class during a tour of Vern's Manufacturing in Wessington.
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The Miller HS Ag Classes have been conducting various business and industry tours for the Week of Work.
The purpose of the tours is to expose the students to the various business in our community and the job opportunities that are available in these business and industries. Thank you to the following businesses!
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Thank you to these great donors to our students and school! Teresa Eschenbaum-Class of 1980 Marvin & Pat Hasart Ree Heights Community Church Alan & Roxanne Nissen-In memory of George Melber Jenell Feller-In memory of Irene Fanning Kris Stevens-In memory of George Melber Stanley County Elementary Karren Kleinsasser |
The Thursday, April 7, 2022 junior high track meet in Mount Vernon has been cancelled.
Due to current track conditions, Miller will NOT be hosting any home track meets this year. An updated schedule with replacement meets will be posted in the near future.
2021-2022 Yearbooks! Miller HS/JH Yearbook orders are due April 15, 2022 - cost is $40, or $42 with a name. Mrs. Wetz has order forms or orders can be placed online using code 62221Z. https://inter-state.com/order |
Thank You to area schools, Sunshine Bible Academy, Highmore/Harrold, and Wolsey/Wessington, for the loan of percussion equipment for Vocal Jazz as they travel to competitions! Pictured is Adam Turner, Caden Gortmaker and Tanner Wallman - the rhythm section for this year's Vocal Jazz. The group is shown practicing at the Methodist Church. "Life is a lot like jazz. It's best when you improvise." -George Gershwin |
The Miller High School anatomy students visited the SDSU cadaver lab last month. The tour gave students a sneak peek of the college lab setting, and students were able to see and hold parts of the body recently studied in class. They also had the opportunity to visit the South Dakota Art Museum on the SDSU campus. |
Congratulations to the following students for earning the Pillar of Citizenship award!
"Good Character improves every aspect of a person's life." - John C. Maxwell
Thank you so much to these awesome donors to our school!
Be Wise Social Club of Wolsey Buchanan K/1 Center Aimee Jost-Class of 1995 April Lovrien-Class of 1995 SD Community Foundation-Class of 1952 Bowdle FFA Bonnie Throop Valles-In memory of Max Harrell Mike & Carole Clements-In memory of George Melber |
Melissa Todd Brian & Susan Bast MT Blind & Low Vision Council Warner School Britton -Hecla Student Council Roger & Jane Fritzsche Lynn & Ray Werdel "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."- Helen Keller |
Thank you Kathy Meiers for your generous donation of a subscription to the Junior Library Guild! What fun it will be to get new books every month! Thank you! "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better." - Sidney Sheldon |
State mandated testing has been exempted for students at the Miller campus due to the school fire.
Please see this document for details.
Please see this document for details.
The golf team apparel store is now open! Store closes on March 25, 2022.
"Happiness is a long walk with a putter." - Greg Norman
https://miller-golf-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
"Happiness is a long walk with a putter." - Greg Norman
https://miller-golf-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Reminder that the track apparel store will be closing at noon on Friday, March 18. Contact Tom McGough with questions.
We appreciate your support. Thank you!
https://miller-track-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
We appreciate your support. Thank you!
https://miller-track-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
A reminder that the elementary is having a Book Fair from March 16 through March 29, 2022.
Click Here to check it out! |
Many thanks to Vern's Manufacturing of Wessington for the free standing panels used to put around the basketball hoop used at Elementary-West (Presbyterian Church) during their PE and recess time!
Thank you to the Hand County Highway Department for hauling and setting them up, and thank you to the Hand County Courthouse for the use of the corner of the parking lot! "The real joy of life is in its play. Play is anything we do for the joy and love of doing it, apart from any profit, compulsion, or sense of duty. It is the real joy of living." - Walter Rauschenbusch |
Many thanks to the Blue Earth Community Library for your donation of library books to our students! We appreciate your kindness!
"The privilege we have in this country to borrow books from our public libraries is quite wonderful, really. It empowers all of us to keep on learning and exploring throughout our lives. That's very special, because life is all about growing, changing, and opening ourselves up to new ideas and information." - Elizabeth Taylor
"The privilege we have in this country to borrow books from our public libraries is quite wonderful, really. It empowers all of us to keep on learning and exploring throughout our lives. That's very special, because life is all about growing, changing, and opening ourselves up to new ideas and information." - Elizabeth Taylor
Congratulations to the following basketball athletes for being selected by the Big Dakota Conference coaches for the All-Conference Teams: * Tyra Gates - All-Conference * Morgan Kolda - All-Conference * Alex Schumacher - All-Conference Honorable Mention * Trevor Werdel - All-Conference Honorable Mention |
Thank you Medary Elementary School of Brookings and alumnus Sydney Jessen! We appreciate your donation to our school! “Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” --Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne |
Thank you to all these amazing donors to our students and school!
Warner School Citizens in Action Westside Ranchers 4-H Club Rieck-Morgan Legion Auxilliary Chamberlain School Gerald & Roberta Fanning Chapter AK PEO Sovell Law Office Bison School Vernon & JoDean Joy |
SD School for the Blind Student Council
White River School MHS Class of 1997 Robert & Jean Sinkbeil Brooke & Justin Brunsvig Sylvia & Colin Johnson Richard Nelson Lemmon School "Giving is not just about making a donation, it's about making a difference." - Kathy Calvin Thank you for making a difference! We are so grateful! |
Here is the link to the Miller Track Team apparel shop. Orders must be placed before Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Thank you! https://miller-track-2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ |
Community Counseling Services of South Dakota will be hosting a counseling and debriefment day on Wednesday, March 16th for Miller School Students and Staff affected by our fire and school displacement.
Professionals from across the state will be joining together to lead counseling and educational groups in dealing with stress and trauma.
Group presentations, small group presentations, and individual counseling may be utilized. Students and staff will also receive information on how to seek out mental health counseling for themselves and those they care about.
Parents are encouraged to contact Courtney Van Zee at 605-204-0976 or courtney.vanzee@k12.sd.us with any questions they may have about the process.
Professionals from across the state will be joining together to lead counseling and educational groups in dealing with stress and trauma.
Group presentations, small group presentations, and individual counseling may be utilized. Students and staff will also receive information on how to seek out mental health counseling for themselves and those they care about.
Parents are encouraged to contact Courtney Van Zee at 605-204-0976 or courtney.vanzee@k12.sd.us with any questions they may have about the process.
Thank you to the Northwestern School for your donation to our students and school! We are grateful for the support we have received from other schools all across the state! "Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. " - William Arthur Ward |
Congratulations to these FFA participants from the Redield CDE.
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Thank you Carol Harvey, Nikki Larson, Tara Bierman, and the Oahe Hockey Fans for your generous donations to our students and school! "When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” – G.K. Chesterton We are so grateful for all the support! |
Thank you to these generous donors to our school and students!
Langford Area School Doug & Marci Spielman-Class of 1963 Florence FFA Florence School Omar & Darlene Swartzendruber Performance Radio Shirley Runge Ellen Speck Community of Stickney |
Warbird PTO
James Valley Christian School Claude & Barbara Abeln Mallory McMahon Wilma Jones David & Joyce Yost-In memory of George Melber Marlene Seeklander Paula Carmichael "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." - Marcel Proust |
Thank you to the family of George Melber for contributing the memorials given in his name to the school.
Mary Major Don & Diane Pugh Terry & Cindy Naber Tom & Renae Morog John & Kim Fanning Harry & Nancy Harrell family Chuck & Michele Steptoe Terry & Valerie Augspurger Petrea, Candi, Wendy, & Dane Campbell Tom & Merlita Carter Myrna Bertsch Ginger VanZee Kay Fawcett LaVerta Palmer Laura & Larry Cross Cody & Bethany Schnetter Doug & JoAnn Testerman Paul & Kayleen Fulton Laurie & Doub Traub Lauri Nissen & Tim Bettenga |
Kelvin & Carol Grey
Debbie Pullman Steve & Bonnie Yearous Duane & Connie Jelkins Kent & Nora Reimann Kate Blackburn Richard Labor Angie Rosemore Lloyd & Paula Schwartz Verna Becker Jerry & Lynn Johnson Jerry & Jeanette Johnson Whitey & Joyce Wieland Kathryn & Harlan Meier Maxon & Linda Conkey Jim & Diane Moncur Don & Shirley Hofer Patty & Delmar Fawcett Sue Jones Brett & Jennifer Schwartz Mary Beranek Janet Heine Melvin & Debbie Brueggeman Sam & Dwight Greenough |
Dean & Susi Odden
Gale & Mavis Auch Larry & Sherry VanZee Michael & Heather Hammill Nancy & Rick Nissen family Rich & Pat Waldrop family Connie & Bob Templeton Joan Baker Judstra Ardith & Jerry Knippling Randy & Susan Knippling Rich & Becky Nelson Jeff & Margie Parmely Arnold & Bonnie Johnson Dean & Sherrie VanZee Teresa & Merle Harvey Tom & Faye Lichty Carol & Warren Skinner Terice & Mark Ketelhut Wally & Joy Baker Jean & Dave Johnson Violet Moncur Patty & Mary Shaw Ellie & Rich Cotton |
Thank you to these generous donors! We are doing more with your support - Thank you! |
Arbor Springs Retirement Community
Groton Fellowship Christian Athletes In Memory of George Melber Virgil United Methodist Church Dee & Kelly (Leanne Kelly) Talley, Doug Talley, and Arlin Talley- Kenny & Sandy Werdel Barb & Ralph Zieger |
Thank you to these generous donors to our school and students!
Lindsay Palmer Photography In memory of George Melber-Patrick & Linda Beaner Neil Johannsen-Class of 1994 Thomas & Sarah Schuster Schultz Construction LLC Marilyn Grambihler Dale Brothanek-Class of 1963 Richard Howard Brian & Tyann Jones Curt Heezen-Class of 1992 Roy & Jackie Fauth, Stephanie Fauth & Martin Lemke, Tracie Fauth & Charles Potter Fred & Bev Hubbard Brian Seaman-Class of 1972 Sunshine Bible Academy |
Randall & Shirley Schultz
Class of 1992-Tony Schaefers, Jane Elliot, Deb (Hanson) Cronin, Shawn (Goodall) Weaver, Tiffany Wilber, Kim (Coss) McDaniel, Tom Hart, Angela Beranek Brandt Galen & Sharon Dean-Class of 1959 Donald & Linda Mins-Class of 1967 & 1969 In memory of George Melber-Lynn & Janice Bonebright Doris Slunecka Highmore-Harrold FFA To Miller FFA- Country Vet, and Agtegra To Miller FCCLA- Wessington Springs FCCLA We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, and your donation has made it that much easier to get things done. We thank you for your support and for your desire to help us succeed! |
Congratulations to the Miller Rustlers girls basketball team on the completion of their season!
The girls went 13-9 while earning a #3 seed in the Region 2B Tournament where they took #2 seed Herried/Selby into overtime in the Region tournament on Saturday. Congratulations on a great season girls! Thank you seniors Emily Gibson & Taya Pawlowski! |
Thank you Groton High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes for your incredible donation of more than 1500 books in addition to your gift of money! "We read to know that we are not alone." - C.S. Lewis The outpouring of support we have received from all over the state has been a wonderful reminder that we are not alone. |
Thank you to these great donors!
Darlene Gasper Randall Bertsch Class of 95-Kate & Aaron Olson |
Susan Jones
Ramona Ufen George & Donna Melber Memorial-Kathleen & Merril Hass Thanks for being awesome! |
Thank you to these generous donors! You took the initiative to contribute, and for that, no words can express our gratitude.
Class of 1963-Jerry & Terry Meek Ginger VanZee Myrna Lakner |
Mike Donlin Family in Memory of George Melber
Mike Donlin Family Mary Beranek Wessington Springs Elem Teacher Don & Joan Joy in Memory of George Melber Class of 1963-Brent Kallestad |
Many thanks to the Hitchcock-Tulare School for the big boxes of Title materials and Interventions for our elementary students!
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer |
If you are considering a donation, here are a few items that have been requested:
- 16 clipboards
- 10 calculators - for the 6th grade
- headphones - for the junior high
Contact Arlen Gortmaker for more information - Thank you!
handcounty.em@live.com or (605) 204-0267
- 16 clipboards
- 10 calculators - for the 6th grade
- headphones - for the junior high
Contact Arlen Gortmaker for more information - Thank you!
handcounty.em@live.com or (605) 204-0267
Thank you Brad & Denise Peterson for your monetary donation!
Just saying thank you can never repay your kindness! We are grateful!
Just saying thank you can never repay your kindness! We are grateful!
Thank you Bob's Gas, Rich and James Waldrop! We are so blessed to have such fantastic support from our community! “Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” – Ernest Hemingway We are able to do what we can because of awesome people like you! Thank you! |
Thank you to Michelle Pfeifer Scheibe (MHS class of 1988), for delivering a new laptop computer donated by her co-worker Rosemary Hicks of Huron! What a blessing! Both to see an alumnus and for the gift of the laptop. "Beautiful memories are like old friends, they may not always be on your mind, but they are forever in your heart." - Susan Gale |
The MHS band and chorus students are selling Butter Braids. Click on the link below or contact a music student to order. The sale lasts until March 14th. https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/3a5b5983-1b06-45ec... |
Thank you to the Gettysburg school, FCCLA and FFA! We are very grateful for your donation! "Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence." - Sheryl Sandberg We are better because of your presence and your impact on our students will last a long time. Thank you! |
The fourth and fifth graders are settling into their new "home away from home" at the First Presbyterian Church - Miller Elementary West.
Thank you so much to the Presbyterian congregation for opening your facility for our students! We are so thankful to have received so much support from our community!
"Sharing is a wonderful thing, especially to those you have shared with." - Julie Hebert
Thank you so much to the Presbyterian congregation for opening your facility for our students! We are so thankful to have received so much support from our community!
"Sharing is a wonderful thing, especially to those you have shared with." - Julie Hebert
The Kinderstart, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Sixth Graders are very appreciative of their temporary school at the St. Lawrence Community Church - Miller Elementary St. Lawrence!
Thank you to the St. Lawrence congregation for welcoming our students into your facility! We are very grateful!
"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness increases by being shared."
Thank you to the St. Lawrence congregation for welcoming our students into your facility! We are very grateful!
"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness increases by being shared."
Thank You to these folks for their monetary donations!
- Ray & Melony Kleinsasser
- Lee & Cleo Kleinsasser
- Lorraine Kleinsasser
- TJ & Brie Korkow
- Sharla & Scott McCaskell
- Paul & Mary Nelson
- Gerry Hunter, Darin Hunter Family, Megan Fritzsche Family, Jared Hunter Family, and Marilyn Hunter
- Eugene & Janice Moncur
- Larry & Leonda Anglin
- Luce, Luze, & Reck Funeral Homes
Updated (2/18/22) Wish List:
- Adult scissors
- white board erasers
- paper clip holders
- desk organizers
- legal sized white envelopes
- 6x9 and 9x12 manila envelopes with metal clasp
- 1 inch 3 ring binders
- staplers
- 10 pack markers
- pencil grips
Miller High School senior Taya Pawlowski completed legislative shadowing recently with FCCLA.
She shadowed with Charlie Hoffman and had a great time! https://drgnews.com/2022/02/10/93517/ |
Update from the storage facility volunteers: Thank you! The request for more notebooks was made and you made it happen!
If you are considering making a donation, here is the latest wish list:
- pencil grips
- 10 pack markers
- small, hard side plastic pencil boxes
- red pens
- binder clips
- full size staplers
- mini post-it notes
- 1" 3 ring binders
Thank you!
If you are considering making a donation, here is the latest wish list:
- pencil grips
- 10 pack markers
- small, hard side plastic pencil boxes
- red pens
- binder clips
- full size staplers
- mini post-it notes
- 1" 3 ring binders
Thank you!
Thank you to Avera Hand County Hospital for your donation! We continue to be amazed and grateful for all the good things our community and people all over the state are doing for us! "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can." - John Wesley |
Here are the links to the Elementary parent meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Miller Elementary St. Lawrence (K-start, K, 1, 2, 3, 6): https://drive.google.com/.../1-xruJGn.../view...
Miller Elementary West (4 & 5): https://drive.google.com/.../1Ts04BIeJF2PWo0navs8.../view...
Miller Elementary St. Lawrence (K-start, K, 1, 2, 3, 6): https://drive.google.com/.../1-xruJGn.../view...
Miller Elementary West (4 & 5): https://drive.google.com/.../1Ts04BIeJF2PWo0navs8.../view...
Temporary School Phone Numbers:
- High School: (605) 204-0353
- Junior High: (605) 204-0976
- Elementary (grades Kinderstart, K-3 & 6): (605) 204-0935
- Elementary (grades 4 & 5): (605) 204-2063
- High School: (605) 204-0353
- Junior High: (605) 204-0976
- Elementary (grades Kinderstart, K-3 & 6): (605) 204-0935
- Elementary (grades 4 & 5): (605) 204-2063
Here are the links to the JH and HS parent meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Jr. High Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/100057515375110/videos/924123104915643/
High School Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEa-Fv7muUY
Jr. High Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/100057515375110/videos/924123104915643/
High School Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEa-Fv7muUY
New Bus Route Schedule for 2022 - click here
Thank you to the Red Cross for donating smoke alarms for each of our new classrooms in the churches, and to the Miller Fire Department for installing them all!
Our community is blessed to have these volunteers giving of their time and talents! Thank you! "Volunteering is at the very core of being a human. No one has made it through life without someone else's help." - Heather French Henry |
There will be parent meetings held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the locations where the students will be attending.
School will resume on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the various attendance centers. Thank you.
- Grades Kinderstart, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Sixth will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Church.
- Zoom: https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/98887241937?pwd=SGhac0pLL3dobUs5Q0Y3Q3Nzek03dz09
Meeting ID: 988 8724 1937
Passcode: 883399
- Zoom: https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/98887241937?pwd=SGhac0pLL3dobUs5Q0Y3Q3Nzek03dz09
- Fourth and Fifth Grades will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m.
- Zoom: https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/96907807269?pwd=a1BoR1lVdHN6dVZ1a2pUcjhSemFJZz09
Meeting ID: 969 0780 7269
Passcode: 050431
- Zoom: https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/96907807269?pwd=a1BoR1lVdHN6dVZ1a2pUcjhSemFJZz09
- Junior High will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Ann's Catholic Church.
- High School will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church.
School will resume on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the various attendance centers. Thank you.
If you are thinking of donating something here is a list of supply needs:
- colored construction paper
- hand sanitizer
- masking tape
- packing tape
- clip boards
- Lysol or Clorox wipes
- tissues
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- 8 gallon garbage cans
- tape dispensers
- dry erase markers
- erasers for dry erase boards
- notebooks
- adult sized scissors
- black Sharpie markers
- hi-liters
Items not needed at this time include: pencils, glue, crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers.
Thank you! We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone around us!
Remember to contact Arlin Gortmaker (handcounty.emt@LIVE.com or 605-204-0267) to drop off donations at the old Agtegra (former Duckwall) building (1103 N. Bway). Thank you!
- colored construction paper
- hand sanitizer
- masking tape
- packing tape
- clip boards
- Lysol or Clorox wipes
- tissues
- toilet paper
- paper towels
- 8 gallon garbage cans
- tape dispensers
- dry erase markers
- erasers for dry erase boards
- notebooks
- adult sized scissors
- black Sharpie markers
- hi-liters
Items not needed at this time include: pencils, glue, crayons, colored pencils, markers, erasers.
Thank you! We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone around us!
Remember to contact Arlin Gortmaker (handcounty.emt@LIVE.com or 605-204-0267) to drop off donations at the old Agtegra (former Duckwall) building (1103 N. Bway). Thank you!
Thank you to Rachel Poindexter!
We continue to be blessed by the wonderful people in our community!
We are so grateful for all the donations!
We continue to be blessed by the wonderful people in our community!
We are so grateful for all the donations!
A great big thank you to Agtegra and Don Herman for letting our school use their building to organize and store donations!
We are so blessed by all the people coming together to help, offer assistance, volunteer, and donate! There are not enough words to express our gratitude! Thank you so much to Arlen Gortmaker and all the folks who gave up part of their Sunday to organize all the items that have been donated to our school at the Agtegra Building! "Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart." - Elizabeth Andrew |
Thank you so much to everyone who has made donations to our school! We are both humbled and so grateful to everyone who has been so generous.
Any future donations please contact Arlen Gortmaker at handcounty.em@LIVE.COM or (605) 204-0267 to schedule a donation drop-off. Donations should be taken to the old Agtegra building (formerly the Duckwall building) at 1103 North Broadway. Please contact Arlen to schedule a time. Please do not drop things off outside the building. |
Students in grades Kinderstart, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Sixth will be attending school at the St. Lawrence Church.
Students in Fourth and Fifth grades will be attending school at the First Presbyterian Church in Miller. Thank you to these churches for welcoming our students to their facilities! |
Students in Junior High will be attending school at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Miller.
Students in High School will be attending classes at the First United Methodist Church in Miller and also at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Miller. Thank you to these churches for welcoming our students to their facilities! Information about the Junior High & High School Parent meetings at each church will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience. |
Our Miller High School students participated in the Region Music Contest held at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center on February 9, 2022.
The All-State Chorus group received an Excellent+, the vocal duet of Elise Propst and Gabi Naber received a Superior, the senior quintet received a Superior, all three of the soloists received Superior ratings, and the Vocal Jazz group received an Excellent. Well done all! Congratulations on your outstanding performances! |
Thank you to American Family Insurance, Wilbur Ellis, and Roy Fauth's office for bringing us office supplies, copier paper, dry erase markers, tissues, and Clorox wipes.
We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of those around us. Thank you!
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." - Melody Beattie
We continue to be overwhelmed by the generosity of those around us. Thank you!
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough." - Melody Beattie
Congratulations to the newest members of Minerva Chapter of the National Honor Society!
The new member induction and senior recognition was held on Sunday evening February 6, 2022 at the Methodist Church. New members were welcomed and the senior members received their honor medallions which they will wear at graduation. |
The cheer camp scheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 is still on!
Change of location: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Community Center gym. 5:00 p.m. at Sunshine Bible Academy they will perform at half time of the basketball games that have been moved to that location. If you can not make it we understand, thank you for all your patience with this. |
Looking for resources at home on how to talk to kids about crisis and disaster?
Visit https://www.ready.gov/helping-children-cope for some strategies.
Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health, or disaster-related. The call or text is free and confidential. Call 211 or text 898211 or visit https://www.helplinecenter.org/
Visit https://www.ready.gov/helping-children-cope for some strategies.
Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health, or disaster-related. The call or text is free and confidential. Call 211 or text 898211 or visit https://www.helplinecenter.org/
The Thursday, February 3, 2022 basketball game will now be played
AT IPSWICH. The games will start at 4:00pm. Girls JV will start, followed by boys jv, girls V, boys V. It can be watched live https://play.keemotion.com/148/1511/0/vspurE.html |
The Lee Wolf Wrestling Invitational will be live streamed on hubcityradio.com on Saturday for anyone wishing to support the Bandits!
Junior High Boys Basketball games for Friday, January 28, 2022 have been POSTPONED. A makeup date has yet to be set.
Congratulations to these MHS vocalists who auditioned and were selected to sing the National Anthem at state sporting events! Laura Evans will sing the National Anthem at the State B Boys Basketball Tournament in Aberdeen, Caden Gortmaker will sing the National Anthem at the State B Girls Basketball Tournament in Watertown and Sara Jessen will sing the National Anthem at the State Track Meet in Sioux Falls. |
Miller Elementary School is hosting a Virtual Book Fair! Every purchase earns rewards for our school. Ordering window will be open February 9 & 10, but in the meantime you can check out the online flyer at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/.../cptoo.../homepage.do... |
The public performance of the One-Act Contest Play has been rescheduled from Friday to Sunday, January 23, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. in the school theater.
Congratulations to the new Miller Elementary Student Council Members! These students were voted on by their classmates to represent their class. |
Back row: Kynlee Jensen, Blake Hofer, John Hopkins, Chase Hurd, Baily Brueggeman, Jessa Resel
Front row: Kynslee Mushitz, Steven Munger, Cooper Swartzendruber, Lillian Bowar |
Congratulations to the FFA seniors who will receive their State Degree at the State FFA Convention in April. Those included: Alana Howard, Aubrey DeHaai, Noah Johnson, Taya Pawlowski, Cooper Oakley, and Brielee Conkey.
Congratulations to Alana Howard for placing 1st in District Star Farmer and 2nd in District Star in Ag Placement! Congratulations to Noah Johnson for his 1st place finish in District Star in Ag Business! Congratulations to Paton Coyle for winning the District Star Greenhand award, and to Maya Howard and Sabrah Morris for earning 3rd and 4th place! |
Last day to order a Miller Elementary School Yearbook is Friday, January 28, 2022. Cost is $12 each. To order, go to https://inter-state.com/order and enter code 62639M. |
Attention Bandit Wrestling Fans - State Wrestling Tickets are now available. Complete the order form and return it along with your payment to the Business Office. Contact the business office for more information. |
Do you have a talent you'd love to share with others?
Here's your chance! Participate in the Talent Show hosted by the Junior Class this Friday, January 14th at 7 pm Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/zd8NCZ7acXfLe6X96 |
Cheerleader for a Day!
What: Cheer Camp - participants will cheer at the basketball game that evening Who: students ages 5-12 When: January 22nd from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Miller Armory Cost: $30 (proceeds go to the cheer program) To sign up please contact Elizabeth Engle by phone or by email with your student's name and age. 605-321-9694 or elizabeth.engle@k12.sd.us |
Rustler Fans:
On Tuesday December 14th, the school will be unveiling the Cross Country State Championship banner prior to the start of the girl's varsity basketball game against Potter County.
The time will be approximately 5:00pm.
We look forward to celebrating an outstanding season by our cross country runners!
On Tuesday December 14th, the school will be unveiling the Cross Country State Championship banner prior to the start of the girl's varsity basketball game against Potter County.
The time will be approximately 5:00pm.
We look forward to celebrating an outstanding season by our cross country runners!
Remember the Dirty Undies Challenge? The Miller High School Biology students dug up their dirty undies that have been buried since mid-September!
As you can see, our results varied. According to our research, the healthier soils had more microorganism activity which caused an increased loss of underwear mass. |
The Miller Wrestling Club has Miller Rustler & Miller Wrestling Gear available for sale.
Click here for the link. Order deadline is December 5 at midnight. |
Happy Holidays! The Miller Music Department and students have been busy preparing for their upcoming winter concerts. The 5th and 6th grade bands and choirs concert will be on Monday, December 6th.
The 7th -12th grade bands and choirs concert will be Tuesday, December 7th with the MHS Vocal Jazz also featured during the concert. |
The Kinderstart through 4th grade will present their Winter Concert on Friday, December 10th.
We hope to see you there! All concerts are at 7:00pm in the MHS Armory gymnasium.
We hope to see you there! All concerts are at 7:00pm in the MHS Armory gymnasium.
MHS Pep Band and Chorus provided musical entertainment at the November 28th Sioux Falls Skyforce basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The MHS Pep Band, under the direction of drum major Alana Howard, performed a pregame music set for the crowd including local pep band favorites and their marching selection. The MHS Chorus then took the spotlight as they performed the “Star Spangled Banner”. We are appreciative for the support from the Miller community and from the Sioux Falls Skyforce. |
The Miller School District is proud to congratulate the following coaches on their most recent recognitions:
-Linda DeBoer- Inducted into the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame
-Ryan Resel- Inducted into the SDSU Hall of Fame for his time Wrestling as a Jackrabbit
-Tom McGough- Class "B" Cross Country coach of the year
-Hillary Smith- Class "B" Cross Country Assistant coach of the year
We are greatly appreciative of all that these coaches have done, are doing, and will continue to do for the Miller Athletic Programs. Thank You Coaches!
-Linda DeBoer- Inducted into the South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame
-Ryan Resel- Inducted into the SDSU Hall of Fame for his time Wrestling as a Jackrabbit
-Tom McGough- Class "B" Cross Country coach of the year
-Hillary Smith- Class "B" Cross Country Assistant coach of the year
We are greatly appreciative of all that these coaches have done, are doing, and will continue to do for the Miller Athletic Programs. Thank You Coaches!
Greg Palmer of Dakota Energy Cooperative, presented Alana Howard with a $250 scholarship check for being named the Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week. Be sure to watch Dakota News Now on Monday, November 29th at 6 p.m. and/or Tuesday, November 30th between 6 and 7 a.m. to see our own Alana Howard featured! |
Congratulations to Alana Howard, who was selected as one of 1,617 semifinalists from over 68,000 applicants in the 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars Program!
As a semifinalist, Alana is eligible to be named as one of the 250 regional finalists, from which 150 Coca-Cola Scholars will be selected to receive a $20,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program recognizes students who take pride in making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Good Luck Alana! |
Congratulations to the Oral Interp team! Sara Jessen, Aaron Castonguay, and Madeline competed at the Region Oral Interp contest in De Smet. State qualifiers are: Sara Jessen, Non-Original Oratory; Aaron Castonguay, Poetry; Sara Jessen & Aaron Castonguay, Duet. State Oral Interp will be in Huron on December 3rd and 4th. |
2021-2022 Yearbooks are on sale! They are $40 ($42 with student's name). Available until April 15, 2022. The link is inter-state.com/order and enter code 62221Z |
Dakota News Now interviewed Touchstone Energy® Scholar of the Week winner Alana Howard, today. Alana is the Scholar of the Week for the week of November 28, 2021. Be sure to watch Dakota News (ABC) now on Monday, November 29th at 6 p.m. and/or Tuesday, November 30th between 6 and 7 a.m. to see our own Alana Howard featured! Dakota News Now broadcasts on KSFY, KDLT, and FOX Sioux Falls. |
The Robotics team traveled to Brookings to compete in BEST Robotics. BEST Robotics encourages students to become engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through robotic design. The team had 8 weeks to design & build a robot that would complete specific tasks, develop a marketing plan, and design & create an exhibit. |
At the Veteran's Day program Cole McKinstry and Andrew Knox shared MC duties with Jean Johnson, the Kinderstart and Kindergarten classes led the Pledge, the high school chorus & All State chorus members shared patriotic music, the elementary student council distributed Thank You letters to the veteran's in the crowd, class presidents Alana Howard, Trevor Werdel, and Alex Schumacher read an essay, the high school band played a medley of the songs of the armed forces, and the program concluded with the gun salute and the playing of taps by Sara Jessen.
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The MHS bands will be performing at the November 28th Sioux Falls Skyforce game at the Sanford Pentagon. If you are interested in attending the game, here is the link for discounted tickets: Click Here |
The MHS Journalism Class has added another entry on their Blog - read it here! |
The boys and girls basketball team apparel store is now open for ordering.
The store will be open from today through Friday November 19th at NOON.
Both teams are together this year and have chosen to use Miller Rustlers Basketball instead of boys and girls differentiated.
Click Here to go to the store
The store will be open from today through Friday November 19th at NOON.
Both teams are together this year and have chosen to use Miller Rustlers Basketball instead of boys and girls differentiated.
Click Here to go to the store
Fourteen Miller High School Students attended the Pierre Scrubs Camp on Thursday, November 4th at the Pierre Boys & Girls Club.
Scrubs Camps are designed to increase awareness, interest, and understanding of health careers available in South Dakota through creative and interactive activities. SCRUBS camps provide an opportunity for students to experience first-hand, the challenges, opportunities and rewards of health careers, all the while learning about the skills and education that are required to become a health professional. |
The Oral Interp Team attended the District 6B competition at James Valley Christian in Huron. Students who qualified for the Region 3B competition to be held November 16th at DeSmet are: Sara Jessen in Non-Original Oratory, Aaron Castonguay in Poetry, Madeline Nye in Storytelling, and Sara Jessen & Aaron Castonguay in Humorous Duet.
Alternates are: Alana Howard in Serious, and Eric Ames in Humorous. Congratulations! |
The students in grades 5-12 were treated to a concert by the SDSU Concert Choir. Among the members of the choir are three of our recent alumni, Abby Turner, Kaden Sivertsen, and Sydney Jessen. For their last song, two of our high school choir students, Caden Gortmaker and Adam Turner, were invited to sing with the group. |
Members of the BEST Robotics Team showed the 4th, 5th, & 6th graders what they have been working on and answered questions about the competition which is coming up on Saturday, November 13th in Brookings.
The theme this year is "Demo Daze" and the tasks the robot has to complete are related to safely demolishing a building, sorting out materials that can be recycled, and clearing away debris. Many of the students participated in a coloring contest and the winners received a treat! |
Aaron Castonguay, Elise Propst, Caden Gortmaker and Sara Jessen represented Miller High School at the 69th Annual All-State Chorus & Orchestra concert on October 30th. The concert was the first concert held in the new Summit Arena at the Monument in Rapid City.
Approximately 140 schools were represented with a total of 920 singers in the choir.
Guest conductor was Dr. Russell Svenningsen from Augustana University.
Aaron Castonguay received a certificate in recognition of four years participation in the All-State Choir from 2018 through 2021.
Aaron was one of 56 students receiving the award.
Approximately 140 schools were represented with a total of 920 singers in the choir.
Guest conductor was Dr. Russell Svenningsen from Augustana University.
Aaron Castonguay received a certificate in recognition of four years participation in the All-State Choir from 2018 through 2021.
Aaron was one of 56 students receiving the award.
Senior vocalists Sara Jessen, Caden Gortmaker, Elise Propst, and Aaron Castonguay are attending All State Chorus at Rapid City today and tomorrow.
Today and tomorrow morning are filled with practice. The concert will be tomorrow evening at 8:00 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on SDPB and live streamed on SDHSAA.com. |
The High School Yearbook staff have posted a new article to their blog - check it out!
Setting Up for Post Season - https://rustleryearbook.wixsite.com/my-site/post/setting-up-for-post-season
Setting Up for Post Season - https://rustleryearbook.wixsite.com/my-site/post/setting-up-for-post-season
The MHS Rustler Regiment and HS Chorus will perform in Sioux Falls, SD on November 28th at a Sioux Falls Skyforce basketball game.
The game is at 3:00pm and discounted tickets will be on sale soon - more information to come! The HS Choir will perform the anthem prior to game start and the Regiment will provide a pep band set and a show on the basketball court. |
The MHS Band traveled to Brookings, SD for the annual Hobo Day Parade. Placing second overall and received the "Outstanding Color Guard" award.
They also received the traditional "Grand Pooba Award". The Grand Pooba is the lead coordinator of all Hobo Week events. At the end of the parade, the Grand Pooba awards the band that showcases the most excitement and showmanship. The previous years that the MHS Marching Band received the "Grand Pooba Award" were in 2003 and, most recently, 2011. |
The Junior High Marching Band, MHS Rustler Regiment Marching Band, and HS Chorus performed on Tuesday October 19th for the Indoor Marching Showcase. The concert featured the bands' marching selection along with some crowed rousing pep tunes. The HS chorus joined the band for a combined finale of the "Marches of the Armed Forces".
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The MHS Oral Interpretation Team participated in a competition held in Brookings.
Excellent: Danikla Moore (Serious) and Madeline Nye (Storytelling)
Excellent Plus: Alana Howard and Aubrey DeHaai (Duet)
Superious: Taylor Wetz (Serious), Eric Ames (Humorous), Sara Jessen (Non-Original Oratory)
1st Superior: Alana Howard (serious), Aaron Castonguay (Poetry), Aaron Castonguay and Sara Jessen (Duet)
"Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Excellent: Danikla Moore (Serious) and Madeline Nye (Storytelling)
Excellent Plus: Alana Howard and Aubrey DeHaai (Duet)
Superious: Taylor Wetz (Serious), Eric Ames (Humorous), Sara Jessen (Non-Original Oratory)
1st Superior: Alana Howard (serious), Aaron Castonguay (Poetry), Aaron Castonguay and Sara Jessen (Duet)
"Speech is power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Congratulations to all of our runners at the state cross country meet this past Saturday!
The boys and girls teams finished as a combined 4th place overall. The boys team consisting of Caden Gortmaker (24th), Alex Schumacher (4th), Pierce Baumberger (3rd), Kellan Hurd (29th), & Tyson Kindle (33rd), brought home first place as the 2021 State B Cross Country Champs! Congratulations on an incredible season runners! |
Good Luck to the Rustler Girls and Boys Cross Country teams as they travel to Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls to participate in the State B Meet!
Saturday, the girls team will run at noon and the boys team will start at 1:30 p.m. The awards will be at approximately 3:00 p.m. There will be a Welcome Home on Sunday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Armory, the public is invited to attend. For more information on the State Meet: https://www.sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/ |
There will be a send-off pep rally for the cross country team Friday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Armory.
Join us in wishing them good luck as they travel to the State Cross Country Meet!
Join us in wishing them good luck as they travel to the State Cross Country Meet!
The Miller High School Vocal Jazz group has been selected for the 2021-2022 school year.
The group consists of: front row: Sara Jessen, Gabi Naber, Brielee Conkey, Elise Propst and Emily Otto back row: Madeline Nye, Arielle Miner, Laura Evans, Aleah Schlechter, Journey Palmer and Cassi VanDerWerff. Their first performance will be at the annual Snow Queen Festival on November 27th. They will also be competing in jazz competitions in the spring and will perform at other events throughout the school year. |
For the first time in over a decade, the Miller Rustlers Cross Country team will be taking a full girls and boys teams to the state meet next weekend in Sioux Falls. Congratulations to our Boys Region Championship team and our Girls Region 3rd place team consisting of:
Boys-Caden Gortmaker, Kellan Hurd, Pierce Baumberger, Alex Schumacher, Tyson Kindle Girls- Olivia Nye, Gabby Werdel, Alana Howard, Emma Pugh, Madeline Nye Coaches- Tom McGough & Hillary Smith |
The Miller School Board members have attended training to broaden their knowledge about school board work and have received the Gold Level Award. The highest award given by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota.
https://asbsd.org/.../boar.../board-recognition-program-all/ |
Due to the weather forecast for Wednesday, the Region Cross Country Meet has been moved to Thursday, October 14.
The MHS All-State Chorus members have been chosen for the 2021-2022 school year.
Members are Sara Jessen, Elise Propst, Aaron Castonguay and Caden Gortmaker. Alternates are Gabi Naber, Laura Evans, Tanner Wallman and Adam Turner. The group attended the All-State Chorus Prep Day at SDSU on October 7th. The day was spent rehearsing the music. Rehearsals were led by SDSU music professors Dr. Laura Diddle, Dr. Emily Toronto, Dr. Andrew Robinette and Dr. Kevin Kessler. Pictured in the front row are: Laura Evans, Sara Jessen, Gabi Naber, Elise Propst Back row: Tanner Wallman, Caden Gortmaker, Aaron Castonguay, Adam Turner |
A big thank you to the Miller Area Community Foundation and the Miller Booster Club for providing the funds to purchase a trailer. It will be used by the band students to transport instruments & uniforms to competitions and the upcoming band trip, the robotics team to haul equipment, tools, and exhibit materials to competitions, and the contest play will use it to take sets and scenery to the regional and state competitions
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Homecoming Day Schedule:
- 1:00 Homecoming Parade (theme: Holidays)
- 5:00 Tailgate Supper - sponsored by the Booster Club
- 6:30 Hall of Fame Induction at Bob Schroeder Field
- 7:00 the Miller Rustlers take on the Jim River Trappers
- Miller High School Band field show at half-time of the game
Go Rustlers!!
- 1:00 Homecoming Parade (theme: Holidays)
- 5:00 Tailgate Supper - sponsored by the Booster Club
- 6:30 Hall of Fame Induction at Bob Schroeder Field
- 7:00 the Miller Rustlers take on the Jim River Trappers
- Miller High School Band field show at half-time of the game
Go Rustlers!!
Juniors and Seniors enjoying the Career Fair in Mitchell!
Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Royalty, Queen Taya Pawlowski and King Noah Johnson!
Homecoming week events:
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All students at the Miller School will receive free breakfast and lunch for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Elementary Student Council would like to announce the homecoming week dress up days for the elementary students - Go Rustlers!!
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Famous Person Day
Wednesday: Country or City Day
Thursday: Mismatch Day
Friday: Rustler Pride Day
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Famous Person Day
Wednesday: Country or City Day
Thursday: Mismatch Day
Friday: Rustler Pride Day
Have you heard of the Dirty Undies Challenge? Biology students at MHS are conducting an experiment, and they are challenging you to give it a try!
Students are burying a pair of cotton underwear under 3" of soil to be unearthed 8 weeks later. Microorganisms within the soild will take care of the rest! Give it a shot to check the health of your soil in the garden, under the lawn, or in the field. Send photos of your results to: hannah.caffee@k12.sd.us |
The boys and girls cross country teams had another fantastic outing this weekend in Ipswich!
The boys varsity took first place for the 3rd time this season with finishing in the top 10! The JV girls also took home first place as a team. congratulations to all the runners on such a strong start to the season. #GoRustlers! |
Rustler Sports Update:
1. Tonight's football game in Wagner will be live streamed - click here for the link.
2. Saturday volleyball vs Potter County will begin with 7th grade at 4:15pm. There will NOT be a C game. ALL CONTESTS ARE IN THE ARMORY
3. Our cross country teams had another strong showing at the DeSmet meet. Strong runs by all the boys and girls, highlighted by the boys winning their 2nd meet this season by having FOUR athletes finishing in the top 6. Pierce Baumberger was the overall winner.
Keep it up Rustlers!
1. Tonight's football game in Wagner will be live streamed - click here for the link.
2. Saturday volleyball vs Potter County will begin with 7th grade at 4:15pm. There will NOT be a C game. ALL CONTESTS ARE IN THE ARMORY
3. Our cross country teams had another strong showing at the DeSmet meet. Strong runs by all the boys and girls, highlighted by the boys winning their 2nd meet this season by having FOUR athletes finishing in the top 6. Pierce Baumberger was the overall winner.
Keep it up Rustlers!
Congratulations to the 2021 Homecoming Court!
- Cynthia Ford, Emily Gibson, Taya Pawlowski, and Kael Ruhnke
- Jaden Anderberg, Noah Johnson, Andrew Knox, and Cole McKinstry
The new high school Journalism class has created a blog entitled "Rustler Reality". Click here to check it out! |
Picture Day is coming on September 28. New this year, families can preview their pictures online before they buy. Please check out the attached flyer for more information. |
Homecoming Information:
- Homecoming events:
- Monday, September 20 - (Toga Day) Coronation @ 7:00 p.m. in the armory
- Tuesday, September 21 - (Hippie Day) Home Volleyball v. Redfield, C-match begins @ 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 22 - (City or Country Day) Cross Country meet at Faulkton @ 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 23 - (Mismatch Day) Bands competing @ Arlington East Central Marching Festival
- Friday, September 24 - (Rustler Day) Parade will be @ 1:00 p.m. (this is earlier than past years) the theme is "Holidays", Football game v. Jim River @ 7:00 p.m., Hall of Fame Induction during the game
Good Luck to the Running Rustlers!
The first Cross Country meet is Saturday, August 28 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Wild Oak Golf Course in Mitchell.
The first Cross Country meet is Saturday, August 28 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Wild Oak Golf Course in Mitchell.
The Miller Rustlers are looking for help at the following positions:
-JV/Varsity Volleyball Line Judge (2 dates)
-Varsity Volleyball Scoreboard Operator & Announcer (7 dates)
-JH/JV Football officials (3 dates)
-JH/JV Football Scoreboard Operator (3 dates)
-General Assistance with the Cross Country Meet September 27th
If you are interested, please contact Coach Haaland at Josh.Haaland@k12.sd.us
-JV/Varsity Volleyball Line Judge (2 dates)
-Varsity Volleyball Scoreboard Operator & Announcer (7 dates)
-JH/JV Football officials (3 dates)
-JH/JV Football Scoreboard Operator (3 dates)
-General Assistance with the Cross Country Meet September 27th
If you are interested, please contact Coach Haaland at Josh.Haaland@k12.sd.us
The junior high academic medal and high school academic letter winners from the spring 2021 semester were recognized, and the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities the students participate in, were highlighted today at the Rustler Recognition assembly.
Congratulations to the students on their success! |
Miller-Highmore/Harrold Rustlers football team running towards Friday with major anticipation!
Be sure to join us at Bob Schroeder field for 7pm kickoff for the first Friday night lights of the season. Miller-Highmore/Harrold Rustlers will host the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies. Hope to see you there! |
It's Open House Day! Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Come Greet Your Teacher & Explore Your Classroom!
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Welcome to our new staff!
Look for these friendly faces as well as our returning staff in the halls on the first day of school - Wednesday, August 18, 2021! Ms. Zemlicka (JH/HS Math), Mrs. Digiulio (Art), Mrs. Paul (Elementary Educational Assistant), Ms. Caffee (Biology, Anatomy, and Special Education), Mr. Tiefenthaler (PE), and Mr. McCann (JH/HS Educational Assistant). |
2021 Miller-Highmore/Harrold Football Fan Store
Open through August 16, 2021 |
Athletic Photo Order Form - for all 2021-2022 sports
Congratulations to MHS senior Caden Gortmaker, who was recently selected to be one of 76 members of this year’s South Dakota High School Honor Choir!
The SD Honor Choir is a unique experience that brings high school students from all over the state for a week of intensive singing at a music camp under the direction of a respected choral conductor, culminating in a performance that was held July 30. |
The Cross Country Team is selling Miller Rustler apparel through August 20, 2021
Click here to purchase fan gear and support the team! |
Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. Fall Athletics meeting for athletes & parents in the high school theater!
- For all athletes and parents of students in grades 7-12 (and 6th grade cross country athletes)
- All athletes who plan to compete in Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football