Highlander Happenings … April.25.2023 
Scotland HS/MS/Elem News…
REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS: The LAST DAY OF SCHOOL is Fri.May.12 with Dismissal at 12:30pm.
FFA OFFICER Interviews will be held on Wed.Apr.26 after school until all are completed… Please check your emails for details.
The SHS Student Council is sponsoring a Blood Drive in the Community Room on April 26 from 10:30am to 4:00pm. Donors need to be 16 years old or older and weigh at least 120 pounds. To register, please see Mrs. Fryda or logon to www.lifeservebloodcenter.org. If you are 16 or 17 and this is the first time you would like to donate, please see Mrs. Fryda for a parent permission form. The SHS Student Council thanks you for giving the gift of life!
Impact concussion test next week
Students who will be in grades 7, 9, and 11 this next school year (2023-24) and any new students who plan on going out for athletics plus all football players no matter what grade you will be in, must do the ImPact testing. This is a baseline test which is used concerning concussion testing. This test (done in the high school computer lab near the library) will be done on the following dates and times:
11th grade-Thursday, April 27, 7:30 a.m. If you missed your testing date on Monday or Tuesday of this week and are in Grades 7 or 9 PLEASE MAKE SURE TO COME IN THURSDAY TO DO YOUR TESTING.
Football players not in grades 7, 9, and 11, Friday, April 28, 7:30 a.m. (Anyone who did not do the ImPact testing this week and will be going out for football (no matter what grade you will be in) needs to do the test Friday morning at 7:30)
FFA Banquet: The Annual FFA Banquet will be on Monday, May 1st at 6pm in the Main Gym. This is mandatory for all FFA members, and all MUST be in complete official dress.
Trapper FBAll Meeting: Mon.May.1 at 12noon in the Community Room at Scotland. Coach Robb will provide the food, players are asked to bring their own water or soda. Meeting should last no longer than ½ hour.
THIS WEEK…
Apr.23.24.25: STATE FCCLA Convention…
Tu.Apr.25: 10am Golf / MS in Corsica; JV in Platte; 11am HS.TR Great Plains Conference Meet in Lake Andes; FFA Luncheon Meeting (7th Grade Presentation)…
Wed.Apr.26: 9am-5pm 5th/6th Grade Science Fair in AUX GYM; 10:30am SHS Blood Drive; 315pm Driver’s ED Class; 5pm Baseball at Menno; FFA 7th Grade Presentation; FFA Officer Interviews… PD: Teacher Work Time…
Th.Apr.27: ELEM Field Trip; 6pm SR Project Public Night Presentations… FFA Chapter Meeting…
Fri.Apr.28: 8am SR Project Presentations; 10am Golf / Girls in Scotland; Boys in Tyndall; 3:25pm VBall Meeting for individuals in 23-24 grades 6-12 in the Community Room w/Coaches Esche and Gramkow; 7pm COMBINED Vocal and Band Spring Concert; FFA Folders: Anyone who competed in a CDE please return your folders to Miss K by the end of today (Fri.Apr.28)…
Sat.Apr.29: 9am HS.TR at Lake Andes; 10am Softball at Gayville-Volin; 3pm Baseball at Menno…
NEXT WEEK…
Sun.Apr.30: 4pm Baseball at Scotland…
Mon.May.1: 12noon TRAPPER FBALL meeting for 23-24 incoming 9-12 graders in the CRoom; 3pm MS TR at Wagner; 6pm Baseball at Garretson; 4th Grade Field Trip to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Desmet; 6pm FFA Banquet (Mandatory and Official Dress Required)…
Tu.May.2: 10am Golf MS at Tyndall / JV at Springfield; 2pm HS TR at Armour…
Wed.May.3: 1pm Awards Day…
Th.May.4: 7:30pm Athletic Night…
Fri.May.5: 10am GOLF Girls at Burke / Guys at Platte; HS TR at Howard Wood (SFalls); Freeman Music Contests…
Sat.May.6: 9:30am HS TR at Parker (Field 9:30 / Running 10:30); TR at Howard Wood (SFalls); 5-8pm FCA Bash in the Park…
LUNCH MENU:
Tu.Apr.25… A. Chicken Pot Pie; B. Country Fried Steak (NOTE CHANGE); C. Turkey/Chz Sub…
Wed.Apr.26… A. Soft Shelled Taco; B. Fish Nuggets; C. Combo Sub…
Th.Apr.27… A. Chicken Ranch Pasta; B. Corn Dog; C. Ham/Chz Sub…
Fri.Apr.28… A. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich; B. Pizza; C. Ham/Turkey Sub…
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT – General Labor
Seeking ambitious high school students, between ages 16 – 18, for summer employment with MDS Mfg. Co., Parkston, to perform general labor for equipment installation. Applicant will assist in installing and maintaining livestock equipment; unload and move equipment into position; must be able to lift 50 – 75 lbs. without assistance; be physically able to kneel, squat, bend and push/pull; perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned; follow safety rules and regulations. Company will train the right applicant in the requirements of the job. An application can be picked up at the Front Desk of MDS Mfg. or download from https://mdsmfg.com and email to HR@mdsmfg.com. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact Gerri Day at 800-658-4703.
End of the Year FCA Bash in the Park
FREE community event organized by the Scotland Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Where: Scotland City Park
When: Saturday, May 6th 5-8pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
What: Faith-based speaker, Trapper Olympics, Bounce houses, Potluck/Pizza lunch, and more!
Find out what is in store for the future of your local FCA Huddle and how you can help.
All are welcome! Please bring your family, some food to share, and join us…
East River Leadership Camp: Any/all FFA members are invited to attend the East River Leadership Camp. This will take place at Swan Lake Camp on June 20th to 23rd. There are networking opportunities, brainstorming sessions, goal setting time, bonding activities, and so much more. It is a great time to meet other FFA members, grow as an individual, and bring back new ideas to the chapter. If you are interested in going, please let Ms. Kaufmann know by Wednesday, May 3rd so arrangements and details can go out before school is dismissed for the summer