SOUPER BOWL STATS: The Elementary is currently in the lead with 170 points, followed by Middle School with 66, and High School with 24. The winners will receive a movie and treat as their reward next week. End of the day Friday is the last opportunity to donate food. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!
Good luck to the high school vocal kids as they compete at the Region I vocal contest in Vermillion today.
JV boys lose a heartbreaker in overtime at home vs Canistota 42-38.
The FCCLA Chapter is selling greeting cards. The Cards for a Cause fundraiser runs through February 12. Each card box contains 30 high-quality, hand embellished cards for just $30. That's just $1 per card! If you would like to order, please contact a local FCCLA member or email alyssa.lau@k12.sd.us. Checks can be made payable to Menno FCCLA Chapter. Once all orders and payments have been received, the cards will be ordered and may take up to 2 weeks to arrive. Thank you for your support!
To check out the card boxes click on the link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW7CcHPHXkw or visit this website https://www.kidsbookfort.com/orgs/cfac
The FCCLA and FFA Chapters are hosting the annual Souper Bowl Food Drive February 5 - 9. Soup, crackers, and other non-perishable food items can be dropped off in classrooms or the office. All of the food will be donated to the Bethany Food Pantry in Freeman. Thank you.
February 7, 2024, marks the 38th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. “Lead Her Forward” continues to be the theme for this year’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day by acknowledging the power of sports to unlock her limitless potential. Menno High School supports National Girls and Women in Sports Day to increase visibility for female athletes and emphasize the positive influence of sport participation.
More information can be found at National Girls and Women in Sports Day at www.NGWSD.org.
Tonight, before the start of the varsity boys game, we will honor Ashton Massey, Kaelie Derby, and Maggie Miller with a certificate. These female student-athletes have excelled in several sports at Menno High School throughout their four years. These girls have participated in two sports each season throughout their high school career. These athletes have exemplified qualities of excellence in sports skills, leadership, self-discipline, and perseverance.
GBB game report from Yankton P&D online
Bon Homme 71, Menno 35
TYNDALL — Bon Homme built a 42-16 halftime lead on the way to a 71-35 victory over Menno in girls’ basketball action on Monday.
Jurni Vavruska finished with 16 points and nine assists for Bon Homme (11-4). Taycee Ranek and Kenadee Kozak each had 12 points. Olivia Bures added 11 points and four assists in the victory.
Kaelie Derby led Menno with 15 points. Ashton Massey added 11 points for the Wolves (1-12).
Bon Homme travels to Bonesteel to face Burke today (Tuesday). Menno travels to Centerville on Thursday.
Tonight in Menno, the Boy's Basketball team will play Canistota with JV starting at 6:15pm and Varsity to follow. Join us tonight to cheer on our Menno Wolves!
Post Accredited to journalism student Ella R.
Mrs. Knodel is looking for people who would like to share a craft they enjoy with her students. Some of the crafts would be crocheting, knitting, embroidering, quilting, wood burning, stained glass, etc. The students will be a part of a craft class from 9:55 - 10:40. She would like people to present on Fridays. Dates available are March 8, 22, and 28; April 5, 12, 19, and 26; and May 3 and 10. If you would like to present, please email Mrs. Knodel at betsy.knodel@k12.sd.us or call 605-387-5161 (school).
The spring baseball schedule has been set for the Scotland/Menno Trappers; check it out at https://5il.co/2e7z0
Sixth Grade English students are working on creating cause and effect essay. Recently, they used an investigation trail to identify the cause and effects of different scenarios. They worked in teams to get the correct answers.
Attention parents of students who will be in 3rd and 4th grade next school year: If your child is interested in playing tackle football through South Dakota Junior football, please contact Chris Huber at 605-695-2089 or email him at hubes007@gmail.com
Prom is coming! Get signed up for dance classes right away! Grab your partner and come have some fun!! The first class is February 27th at 7:00 P.M. in the old gym. Please sign up in the office!
Juniors and Seniors: There will be a representative here on Wednesday, February 7 from 10:45-11:30 to talk about the Build Dakota Scholarship. All Juniors must attend, and Seniors can if they want to. This meeting will be in the conference room. See Mrs. Fischer with questions.
FAFSA UPDATE: The colleges and universities will not be receiving FAFSAs until mid-March. Families will need to wait until the end of March to check on their FAFSAs at the colleges and universities. Everyone is in the same boat with the delayed FAFSA this year so don’t fret. It will all get done it just may take longer than usual this year. Thank you for your patience
Tonight our Girl's Basketball team travel to Tyndall to take on the Bon Homme Cavaliers! JV will start at 6:15pm with Varsity to follow. Join us in cheering on our Menno Wolves!
Post Accredited to journalism student Grace G.
GBB game report from Yankton P&D online
Irene-Wakonda 41, Menno 38
IRENE — The Irene-Wakonda Eagles claimed a 41-38 victory over the Menno Wolves in girls’ basketball on Friday.
For the Eagles, Quinn McDonald registered 11 points, five assists and five steals. Madison Orr and Mady Peterson both posted eight points with Orr’s 15 rebounds and Peterson’s three assists.
Kaelse Derby scored 17 points for the Wolves.
Irene-Wakonda (3-11) travels to Wagner today (Saturday). Menno (1-12) travels to Bon Homme Monday.
Boys basketball game report from Yankton Press and Dakotan online.
Menno 42, Irene-Wakonda 38
IRENE — The Menno Wolves defeated the Irene-Wakonda Eagles 42-38 in boys’ basketball on Friday.
Erick Buechler scored 14 points for the Wolves. Izayah Ulmer posted 11 points.
For the Eagles, Jens Hansen dropped 12 points. Brody Johnke had seven points.
Irene-Wakonda (1-13) travels to Wagner today (Saturday). Menno (1-13) host Canistota Tuesday.
MHS Athletic/Activity Director-J. Liebl, Just now
Activities for the today: • 5/6 Boys BB @ Irene - 3:45 (prior to the HS double header) – Leave at 2:40 • BBB & GBB DH @ Irene-Wakonda (@ Irene) – Bus leaves at 3:45 o JVs – 5:00; VG – 6:15; VB – 7:45 o Live Streaming: Available on YouTube and link on I-W home page o Admission: Adults $6 Students $5
Senior Spotlight this week is Alexis Hogeland.
