Menno School District

Trapper Boys Basketball Summer Activities will be at the following times!

June 1st - 30th: Open gyms in Menno on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am to 8:30am

June 17th - 18th: Varsity team camp in Mitchell - 8:30am - 3:30pm both days (priority given to upperclassmen)

July 1st - 7th: Summer moratorium

July 8th - 31st: Open gyms in Scotland on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am to 8:30am

If you have not yet, join the Remind Group!
remind.com/join/trapperb

Website: https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/trappers-bball/home

Flynn Lehr was the overall winner in elementary for raising the most money for Jump Rope For Heart this year with $538 raised! Thank you to his family and friends and everyone who donated to this year's fund raising.❤️

Check out the summer library reading program for ages 4 to grade 5.
2026 Summer Reading Program
“Dino-SOAR Into Reading!”
Menno Public Library
10-10:45 AM or 11-11:45 AM
Ages: 4-grade 5
Wednesday, June 3 “Dinosaurs Rock”
Wednesday, June 10 “Dino-Mite Readers”
Wednesday, June 17 “Fossil Fun & Tales”
Wednesday, June 24 “Reading Roars”
Contact Lorie Lehr or Rachael Massey for questions

Softball: Phoenix Blast Past Trappers 12-1 Online report and pictures from Adam Meyer/P&D MENNO — The Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy Phoenix jumped out to an early lead and pulled away to a 12-1 victory over Scotland-Menno in high school softball action on Tuesday. Claire Loofbourrow went 3-for-5 with a home run, a triple, three RBIs and three runs scored for the Phoenix. Aubree Tschetter had a team-high four hits, scoring three times. Elizabeth Piehl doubled twice, finishing with three RBIs and three runs scored. Addison Waltner doubled and singled. Avary Thomas, Samantha Fransen and Harli Ross each had a hit in the victory. Kadence Bierle had two hits, and Ervin Schrock and Kylie Guthmiller each doubled for Scotland-Menno. Kimberly Kubal and Lexie McNinch each had a hit for the Trappers. Ross picked up the win, striking out 11. Guthmiller struck out 16 in the loss. The Phoenix, 7-5, travel to Bon Homme on Monday, May 18. The Trappers, 10-6, travel to Parkston to face Ethan-Parkston on May 18.

🥎Senior Night for Trapper Softball in Menno today! Our Seniors: Lexie, Kadence, Kimberly, and Julianna! 🥎

2nd grade got some special artwork designed by Mrs. Wilcoxon during their awards ceremony today!

A reminder that school will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (May 12-14) for semester tests. Last day of school is on Thursday, May 14. Have a great summer and we will see you back on August 19.

It is Senior Night for Trapper Softball Team! Varsity starts at 4:00pm and JV starts at 6:00pm. They will take on the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy. Good luck Trappers!

Post accredited to journalism student Ethan M.

Trapper Baseball takes on Canton in Menno tonight! Varsity starts at 5:30pm and JV will follow. Good luck Trappers!

Post accredited to journalism student Wyatt F.

Results from the Scotland/Menno Trappers Middle School track meet held in Menno today. There were quite a few records broken.
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/636801/results
Thank you to the HS athletes, staff, coaches, officials, and community members for working the meet. Big thanks to the Menno Music Booster Club for operating the concession stand for all three track meets.

Here is the link to Graduation photos! It will be open until Friday. Feel free to download any photo you want.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KCMTRi5wAtr_CTrWLAa5xK60Km1Ex11y?usp=sharing

Students in grades 5–11 are reminded to begin cleaning out their gym lockers and take all personal items home. Any items left after June 1 will be donated. Please remember that all school-issued equipment must be returned to your coaches or Mrs. Liebl.

Yearbook Orders are due this week Friday May 15th!!!

Yearbooks are $55. You can personalize your yearbook for an additional $6 charge per book.

Order online: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/mennoschool or order in person by filling out an order form located in the office and turning it into Ms. Sternhagen with cash or a check. Check should be made out to Menno Public School.

Trappers Baseball report from the Yankton P&D online. Games were played on Sunday at Freeman. FREEMAN — The Freeman-Canistota-Marion Sticks pounded out 11 runs in the third inning on the way to a 13-5 victory over Scotland-Menno in club high school baseball action on Sunday in Freeman. Tayden Kerrigan doubled twice for the Sticks. Luke Peters and Easton Tschetter each had a double and three RBIs. Easton Miller, Hunter Nankivel and Oliver Waltner each doubled. Riley Tschetter and Logun Pankratz each had a hit in the victory. Erick Buechler doubled and singled for Scotland-Menno. Kolton Bierle also had two hits. Jarret Andretta posted a triple. Riley Keppen, Lane Pavel and Hunter Clark each had a hit for the Trappers. Easton Tschetter struck out six over 3 2/3 shutout innings for the Sticks. Luke Bierle took the loss. Scotland-Menno 13, MVPCS 3 FREEMAN — The Scotland-Menno Trappers claimed a 13-3 victory over the Mount Vernon-Plankinton-Corsica-Stickney Padres in club high school baseball action on Sunday in Freeman. Luke Bierle had two hits and Kolton Bierle doubled for Scotland-Menno. Carson Pietz and Garret Lehr each had a hit and three RBIs. Lane Pavel and Erick Buechler each had a hit and three runs scored. Riley Keppen, Luke Plooster and Destry Hough each had a hit in the victory. Jaeryn Denning doubled and singled for the Padres. Keagan Hill also doubled. Ethan Hoffman and Sawyer Williams each had a hit in the contest. Pavel struck out three batters over 3 1/3 innings for the win. Hill took the loss, striking out three in his 2 2/3 innings of work.

Today the Trapper Softball team plays the Hanson Beaverettes at home in Menno! Varsity starts at 4:30pm and JV starts at 6:30pm. Good luck today Trappers!

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Today Trapper Baseball is heading to Freeman for a double header against Cannistota/Freeman and Mount Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney! These are Varsity Only games. Good luck Trappers!

1:00pm - vs. Cannistota/Freeman
3:00pm - vs. MVP/CS

Post accredited to journalism student Lane G.

Congratulations to the Menno Graduating Class of 2026!

Golf report from Coach Rokusek: The Varsity Trappers traveled to Burke(boys) and Platte(girls) today. The girls had a great day on the course today in Platte!  Kailin Odens had her best day of the year and brought home the 2nd place medal. Macy Rokusek finished in 7th place. Campbell Mogck got 9th and Sutton Bueber brought home the 15th place medal. Nice work girls!!!!! For the boys Erick Buechler placed for the first time!  Erick is bringing home the 18th place medal!!  Congrats Erick!!

Thank you to the administration, school board, and FFA for the thoughtful gifts and delicious food during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated by the staff. Thank you for making us feel valued and appreciated!