If the state’s high schools comply with some new policies, it may be easier for the South Dakota High School Activities Association to create football schedules. The policies were approved at Thursday’s meeting of the SDHSAA board of directors.

Both teams were strong on the mound in the championship game of the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association District 3 Tournament in Chamberlain on Wednesday, July 31, but the KWL Nationals prevailed in a 3-1 victory over the Burke Bombers.

The state’s high school band directors have offered a plan that they hope will allow for live auditions for students trying out for All-State Band. The plan was approved at Thursday’s meeting of the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors.

One of the new goals for the South Dakota High School Activities Association is studying whether a success factor should be used when classifying sports teams. SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos said currently schools are classified by enrollment.

For three years Gregory swimmers have joined the Platte in order to have the opportunity to be part of a swim team. Five girls have been part of that team for three years - Hadley Braun, Mya Warnke, Averie Stukel, Sutton Braun, and Brenlee Braun. This year these girls were joined by four more swimmers - Hannah Hull, Mayme Reber, Otto Reber and Jaxon Stukel. Competing in the backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle, and the IM (a combination of the four strokes) races these children have earned lots of ribbons and a couple trophies, while scoring points for the team. Not only have they gained points but also have made new friends while growing stronger athletically and learning new levels of competitions.

The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) recently announced the launch of the Gateway to Teacher Education undergraduate certificate, a new initiative aimed at providing students across South Dakota with a head start in pursuing a career in K-12 teacher education. This program introduces students to the rewarding teaching field while equipping them with essential courses to better prepare them for future goals. This certificate is uniquely positioned to be delivered on campus, online, and through South Dakota’s High School Dual Credit program.