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MITCHELL HIGH SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL DAY
MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell High School Principal, Mr. Justin Siemsen, has announced that the first day of school will be Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Back to School Registration Day for MHS students will be Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students will receive their class schedule and laptop at this time. Completion of the online Annual Information Update (found in Parent Portal via Infinite Campus) and Student Online Info Form (found on the MHS website) is required before the student can receive their schedule or laptop. MHS website: https://www.mitchell.k12.sd.us/ Student information packets were mailed to all high school students. If you did not receive the packet, contact the high school office as soon as possible (995-3034). Students that are new to the district must provide a copy of a birth certificate and an immunization record. A locker will be assigned to any student who desires one. A deposit fee of $5 will be charged for the locker key. A $10.00 fee will be charged for replacement keys. Student pictures will also be taken on July 31st. All students must have their picture taken for student IDs. If a student is unable to attend registration, picture make-up day will be Thursday, September 19th. Hot lunches will be served on the first day of school. The cost for lunch at the high school is $3.00 for students; the cost for breakfast is $2.00. Activity passes for school sponsored activities for the 2024-2025 school year will be sold for $40.00 for students in grades K-12. All checks should be made payable to Mitchell School District. It is requested that two separate checks be written for activity passes and lunch account payments. Debit cards and credit cards will NOT be accepted. There will also be a Fall Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium.
Avera Chief Mission Officer Named
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Avera is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dave Belde, PhD, has been named Chief Mission Officer for Avera Health. He succeeds Mary Hill, who retired at the end of June. “As a health care ministry rooted in the Gospel, mission is central...
Sports Hub 7/24/24- “The Legend” Rich Thomas
Rich “The Legend” Thomas talks his 54 year career in motor sports racing. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/videos/336346429545794/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoxSportsAberdeen/. X: @FoxSports1420 https://twitter.com/FoxSports1420AM. Website: http://hubcityradio.com/foxsportsaberdeen.
SDSU aims to be locked in as 2024 season
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the Missouri Valley Football conference wrapped their media days, SDSU head coach Jimmy Rogers discussed plans for the upcoming season. SDSU sits atop the FCS preseason Coaches poll at number one after claiming back to back national titles. Though having graduated 18 seniors, and even have had some go […]
Sioux Falls Little League aims to continue success at Regionals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Little League team came through the losers bracket last weekend to win this year’s state tournament. Sioux Falls lost their first game to Canyon Lake 10-9. After that, they’d outscore their opponents 50 to 5 on their way to four wins and claiming the state title. For […]
July 25 Amateur Baseball Roundup - Dimock-Emery edges Mount Vernon in District 5B opener
PARKSTON — Dimock-Emery held off Mount Vernon in District 5B amateur baseball action on Thursday. The Raptors, who built a 6-0 lead after five innings, received 10 strikeouts from Jason Schmidt. Schmidt allowed five hits, two earned runs and walked one batter in five innings. Phil Johnson allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk and struck out one batter in four innings.
July 25 Legion Baseball Roundup - Tabor tops Wagner, advances to Region 4B championship
CORSICA — Tabor knocked off Wagner in Region 4B Legion baseball action on Thursday. With the win, Tabor advances to the Region 4B championship Friday at 1 p.m. against Parkston. Parkston 13, Wagner 5. CORSICA — Kaden Holzbauer drove in four runs as Parkston advanced to the Region 4B...
District 3B tournament starts July 27 in Wessington Springs, Kimball/White Lake earns No. 1 seed
The eight-team tournament continues until Aug. 3 and five teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. The first two days of the District 3B tournament, July 27-28, will be held in Wessington Springs and will conclude in Chamberlain from July 29- Aug. 1.
Football Media Day Set for August 5 in the Dome Club
VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota football team will host their annual Media Day on Monday, August 5 in the Dome Club inside the DakotaDome. The event is open to both the media and members of the public. Following practice, Coyote head coach Bob Nielson and select...
Showered with Hope starts an official schedule
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Showered with Hope officially started letting people use the truck a few months ago, but only recently has a schedule started to form on when and where you can find the facility. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Showered with Hope is committed...
City of Watertown Announces Mosquito Control Spraying for Thursday (7/25)
{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown Mosquito Control Program will conduct aerial spraying operations tomorrow night, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:00 p.m., weather permitting. Target areas include Northwest Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and west of Broadway and Northeast Watertown north of 3rd Avenue North and east of Broadway.
Celebrate first responders at Rapid City Summer Nights
RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Thursday, July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m., Rapid City Summer Nights will pay tribute to first responders. Local family band The RathCo will perform live on the Rockstar Energy Stage, sponsored by the Medical Air Rescue Company. Mayor Jason Salamun will be present,...
County, state offices moving out of Turner Co. Courthouse
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — Turner County Commissioner Mick Miller said this might be the biggest issue Turner County has ever faced. The structural issues in the court room and Clerk of Courts office have already forced some employees out. “We decided to move our offices out to the court offices. Fairly recently we had had […]
Summit League: Date change favors fans, athletes
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Major changes are coming to the Summit League Basketball Tournament. Last week, the league announced the 2025 and 2026 basketball championships will be held on Wednesday-Sunday schedule instead of the previous Friday-Tuesday schedule. For 2025, the dates are March 5-9 and in 2026, the dates are March 4-8.
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