Thank You Dan Mehlhaf and Brent Woods for taking the time to inform the Wildlife & Fish class about the invasive cedar trees.
High School Art students compete in ART Wars at the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on USD's campus in Vermillion. There are over 200 students competing today!
Some big elementary awards went out yesterday! Our Character Counts winners did an amazing job exhibiting Courage during the month of January. Those earning the honor included Ava K., Ryken G., Charlotte H., Christina B., Ezra R., Lillian W., and Thanatos Y.
Our January Supper Readers (not pictured) were Andrew N., Annabeth D., McKenly G., Landon H., Otto M., Lincoln G., and Ada S.
The Menno Elementary Student of the Month, who served as a positive role model and displayed many of the characteristics we've learned about, was 4th grader Callie Huber!
Congratulations everyone!
Activities for today:
• Art Wars – Vermillion
• Scotland-Menno Youth Wrestling Tournament @ Scotland – 6:00
• 3/4/5 Girls BB vs. Hanson – 6:30 (old gym)
Saturday
• GBB @ Bridgewater-Emery (Emery) – Bus leaves at 3:15
o JV – 4:30; Varsity to follow
Search YouTube Bridgewater-Emery for livestream
In February we are talking about compliments. The elementary students are writing down their compliments on mittens. Warming Up With Complimittens
This week has been declared National School Counseling Week, which gives us a chance to recognize our wonderful counselor, Mrs. Fischer! Thank you for all you've done and continue to do for our students and staff to help make Menno School District a better place!
Tonight the boy's and girl's basketball teams travel to Centerville for a double header against the Tornadoes! JV games will start at 5pm, Varsity Girl's at 6:00pm, and Varsity Boy's at 7:45pm. Join us to root on our Menno Wolves!
Post Accredited to journalism student Kaelie D.
We will have a pep rally for BOTH boy’s and girl’s basketball teams before the first round of region games for the girls. The date for this is unknown at this time since we do not exactly know when they girls will play. It will either be on Friday February 16th (since we are off the Monday the day the game would actually be) or Tuesday February 20th. Regardless, the pep rally will start at 2:45pm! Join us to cheer on our Girl's and Boy's Teams before their regions games!!
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