Menno School District

SENIORS: Here we go the first scholarships of the year. SD Elks Vocational Scholarship is worth $1,000 and is given to a student who will be enrolling in a Vocational or Technical Program by the Fall of 2022. The deadline is November 15, 2021. The 2021-2022 South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation Scholarship is open to any high school Senior or current Post Secondary Freshman that is attending a South Dakota school and is a current Farmers Union member or becomes a member. There are three of these scholarships each worth $500 and the deadline is Oct. 22, 2021 at 8am. Check out these scholarships on the Counselor’s Corner or see Mrs. Fischer.

SENIORS: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship is worth $4,000-50,000 and is available now and the deadline is November 15, 2021. Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Find out all the details on the Counselor’s Corner or contact Mrs. Fischer.

Seventh grade students and preschool and the begindergarten students are enjoying being reading buddies this year. Mrs. Stepanek and Mrs. Knodel are enjoying watching the children reading to one another.

Don’t forget to get your school spirit out there for all to see while supporting all the PBIS activities at Menno Public. You can get one for $25 or two for $40. Call the school or text 660-3456.

Thanks to Total Stop, Lehr Insurance, Northwest Vet, Lorie Lehr, Rachel and Johann Stokes family, and Angie and Doug Hall family for spreading school spirit!

Congratulations to the JH Volleyball team for placing 2nd in the Cornbelt Conference Tournament today! They fell to Bridgewater-Emery in the Championship with three close sets 21-25, 25-21, and 10-15. Good job, Lady Wolves 🏐

Homecoming week next week Dress up days Dress up days for next week: Monday – Hip Hop Tuesday – Country Wednesday – Christmas Thursday – Gospel Friday – Rock (Black & Gold)

Good luck to the JH teams tomorrow--- Saturday - JH FB Jamboree at Scotland 10:00, leave at 8:30 JH VB Cornbelt Conf Tour at Emery 9:45, leave at 8:30 Next week: Homecoming Week Monday - School Board Meeting 5:30 Coronation 7:30 Tuesday - Zoomobile – elementary a.m., Maxwell p.m. Dodgeball – old gym 8:15-10:10 JH VB at Howard 4:00/5:00, leave at 2:15 C team VB at Howard 5:15, leave at 2;15 JV & Var VB at Howard 6:15, leave at 4:30 Wednesday - Zoomobile – middle school a.m., Jamesville p.m. Male volleyball – new gym – 1:20-3:15 Cross country at Freeman 1:00, leave at 12:00 FCA 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Powderpuff football 1:20-3:15 Friday - Pep Rally 8:45 a.m. Decorate the town Black & Gold 9:30 a.m. School Dismissed at 1:00 FB here with Winner 2:30

The football game will be live streamed tonight on live ticket tv. See the link below. Game time is 7:00 pm and will be played in Forestburg. We are playing Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central Blackhawks(WWSSC). LIVE STREAM: http://wessingtonspringsspartans.liveticket.tv/ Visiting students and fans: There is a small grandstand with seating at the south end of the grandstand for visitors or on the west side of the field where there are 2 small sets of bleachers. The student section and cheerleaders are on the west side of the field. Admission (enter the school driveway and follow road to the back of the school) adults - $5 students - $3

It is time to show that Menno Wolves/Jim River Trapper pride by having one ($25) or both ($40) of the mascots painted on your sidewalk or driveway. Contact the school at 387-5161 or Betsy Knodel at 660-3456 to set up a time for the PBIS team to help you decorate for homecoming.

Mark your calendars---- Staff Scholarship Supper Friday, October 22 during volleyball match vs. Avon Serving 5:00-7:30 PM in the old gym Serving pork loin sandwiches, chips, salads, desserts & lemonade! Freewill donation for Senior scholarships!

SENIORS: College free application period this year has been extended. The dates you can apply to most SD colleges and universities FREE OF CHARGE will be Oct. 18- Nov. 30. See Mrs. Fischer for more details.

Baker Field will host the annual middle school football jamboree on Saturday, September 11, starting at 10:00 a.m. Five teams will be participating: Avon, Corsica-Stickney, Gayville-Volin, Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian, and Jim River (Scotland/Menno) with two games being played at the same time. It will be a round-robin format with teams playing everyone (game will be shortened with 30 total plays on offense). Concessions will be provided by the after-prom committee. This is a football fundraiser so activity tickets will not be accepted. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students, good for all day.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Vermeer, in Freeman, is holding an open house on Friday, September 24th from 1-3 pm for activities and plant tours. If you are interested in checking out what Vermeer has to offer please let Mrs. Fischer know by Tuesday, Sept. 21 either in person or by email

Volleyball tonight vs. Etha. C match starts at 5:15, JV at 6:15 and varsity to follow. It is also parent’s night for CC and VB. Parents for CC will be introduced first and then VB parents. Introductions will be after the completion of the JV match, around 6:45/7:00. Go Wolves

Congrats to the junior high boys football team on their big win yesterday at Avon 34-0. #GoTrappers

FCCLA members have until Wednesday, September 15 to register for the SD FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference in Huron. The registration forms are on the FCCLA bulletin board. Registration fee is $50 which includes two meals. Write the check to "Menno FCCLA Chapter". We will leave Menno at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 3 and be back in Menno by 3:30 pm on Monday, October 4.

New Band T-Shirts can be ordered using the attached form in the announcements! T-Shirts are $10 each ($11.50 for sizes 2xl & up). Please return form and payment to Mrs. Fiedler by September 14th!

Activities for the week: Today- Developmental Screening by South Central Coop Cross country at Freeman Academy 2:30, leave at 1:30 Thursday - VB here – Ethan – C match 5:15 followed by JV & Var Parent’s Night for Volleyball and Cross Country Ticket sellers: Brenda M. and Katie Huber Concessions advisor: Ken B. Friday - Jostens rep here for Sophomores and Seniors FB at Woonsocket/WSSC (at Forestburg) 7:00, leave at 3:05 Saturday - JH FB Jamboree at Scotland 10:00, leave at 8:30 JH VB Cornbelt Conf Tour at Emery 9:45, leave at 8:30

Volleyball matches tonight at Emery will be live streamed on the Bridgewater-Emery YouTube account. #GoWolves!