Great pictures of our soccer team!
HSSD Bison Fans:
Our golf team is going to STATE! This is a very quick turnaround, but if you are interested in purchasing gear to support our state golfers, the link is here: https://hotspringsgolfstatespiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The site is only available until 2pm today.
Our golf team is going to STATE! This is a very quick turnaround, but if you are interested in purchasing gear to support our state golfers, the link is here: https://hotspringsgolfstatespiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The site is only available until 2pm today.
The PTA is providing pizza and salad for the upper-level teachers next Monday, October 6th during conferences! We are asking for help to round out the meal with drinks and/or desserts. If you can help, please follow the link below to sign up. Then, drop off your donation in the middle school or high school office by noon on Monday. Want to help, but not sure you'll be able to drop off on Monday? Send us a message, and we can arrange an alternative drop-off spot at your convenience. Thank you for supporting the PTA, so we can all support our teachers.
-Kelly Bednar
PTA President
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A8A82BA4FA7-59132982-middlehigh
-Kelly Bednar
PTA President
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A8A82BA4FA7-59132982-middlehigh
Black Hills Conference Championship in Custer on 9-23-25 on the Rocky Knolls Golf Course.
Schools entered-ST. Thomas More, Spearfish, Sturgis, Douglas, Custer, Hot Springs, Belle Fourche, Hill City, RC Christian, Pine Ridge and Lead/Deadwood.
STM took the BHC crown with a 4 person 18 hole score of 318 in a playoff over Spearfish also with a 318, 3rd-Sturgis-325, 4th Hill City-334 and 5th Custer-346.
Spearfish’s Kortan won the BHC Medalist honors with a 18 hole score of 75 in a score card playoff, 2nd Sturgis’s Dobson-75, 3rd Custer’s Sorenson-75, 4th Hill City’s
Messick-75 and 5th STM’s Heig-76.
Hot Springs was led by Brock S-80(10th), Austin H-90(28th), Noah W-93(36th). Teegan L-99(46th), Winston P-106(50th) and Hayden D-107(51st),
Black Hills Conference JV championship on 9-25-25 in Box Elder on the Prairie Ridge Golf Course.
Schools entered-Douglas, Hot Springs, Lead/Deadwood, Custer, Belle Fourche, RC Christian, Little Wound, Lakota Tech, Spearfish, Sturgis, RC Central, RC Stevens & ST.Thomas More.
Sturgis took the team title with a 4 person 9 hole score of 171, 2nd Lakota Tech-185, 3rd RC Central-192, 4th Custer-196 and 5th-STM-196 also.
Spearfish’s Lehtola won the Medalist honors with a 9 hole score of 39, 2nd-Lakota Tech’s Eagle Bull-40, 3rd-STM’s Horning-41, 4th-RC Steven’s Hall-41 & 5th-
RC Stevens Varcoe-42.
Hot Springs was led by Talac E 55, Max Sam-59, Xander S-61, Conner O-61, Coy B-63 and Tristian C-72.
Region 4 Championship in Hot Springs on the Southern Hills Golf Course on 9-29-25.
Schools entered-Hot Springs, Custer, Belle Fourche, Lead/Deadwood, RC Christain, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, Pine Ridge & ST.Thomas More.
STM took the Region 4 Crown with a 4 person 18 hole score of 313, 2nd Hot Springs-355,3rd Custer-363, 4th RC Christian-365 and 5th-Belle Fourche-373.
STM’s Hayden won the Region 4 Champion title with a 18 hole score of 1 under par-69, 2nd STM’s Levine-76, 3rd RC Christian’s Von Eye-79, 4th STM’s Strain-81
And 5th Hot Springs Brock S-82.
Hot Springs was led by Brock-82, Austin-88, Sam-91 Teegan-94 and Noah-100.
The top 4 teams including the top 55% of golfers will advance to the STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT In Vermillion on October 6th and 7th starting at 9am each day.
Schools entered-ST. Thomas More, Spearfish, Sturgis, Douglas, Custer, Hot Springs, Belle Fourche, Hill City, RC Christian, Pine Ridge and Lead/Deadwood.
STM took the BHC crown with a 4 person 18 hole score of 318 in a playoff over Spearfish also with a 318, 3rd-Sturgis-325, 4th Hill City-334 and 5th Custer-346.
Spearfish’s Kortan won the BHC Medalist honors with a 18 hole score of 75 in a score card playoff, 2nd Sturgis’s Dobson-75, 3rd Custer’s Sorenson-75, 4th Hill City’s
Messick-75 and 5th STM’s Heig-76.
Hot Springs was led by Brock S-80(10th), Austin H-90(28th), Noah W-93(36th). Teegan L-99(46th), Winston P-106(50th) and Hayden D-107(51st),
Black Hills Conference JV championship on 9-25-25 in Box Elder on the Prairie Ridge Golf Course.
Schools entered-Douglas, Hot Springs, Lead/Deadwood, Custer, Belle Fourche, RC Christian, Little Wound, Lakota Tech, Spearfish, Sturgis, RC Central, RC Stevens & ST.Thomas More.
Sturgis took the team title with a 4 person 9 hole score of 171, 2nd Lakota Tech-185, 3rd RC Central-192, 4th Custer-196 and 5th-STM-196 also.
Spearfish’s Lehtola won the Medalist honors with a 9 hole score of 39, 2nd-Lakota Tech’s Eagle Bull-40, 3rd-STM’s Horning-41, 4th-RC Steven’s Hall-41 & 5th-
RC Stevens Varcoe-42.
Hot Springs was led by Talac E 55, Max Sam-59, Xander S-61, Conner O-61, Coy B-63 and Tristian C-72.
Region 4 Championship in Hot Springs on the Southern Hills Golf Course on 9-29-25.
Schools entered-Hot Springs, Custer, Belle Fourche, Lead/Deadwood, RC Christain, Lakota Tech, Little Wound, Pine Ridge & ST.Thomas More.
STM took the Region 4 Crown with a 4 person 18 hole score of 313, 2nd Hot Springs-355,3rd Custer-363, 4th RC Christian-365 and 5th-Belle Fourche-373.
STM’s Hayden won the Region 4 Champion title with a 18 hole score of 1 under par-69, 2nd STM’s Levine-76, 3rd RC Christian’s Von Eye-79, 4th STM’s Strain-81
And 5th Hot Springs Brock S-82.
Hot Springs was led by Brock-82, Austin-88, Sam-91 Teegan-94 and Noah-100.
The top 4 teams including the top 55% of golfers will advance to the STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT In Vermillion on October 6th and 7th starting at 9am each day.
Juniors and Seniors who are interested in the National Guard or full-time military service need to take the ASVAB test. This would also be a great test for anyone who would like to take an ability test that matches to careers. Sign up for this test is available in Mr. Nelson’s office (old SRO office). Please get on the list by the end of the day on Thursday, October 2nd. Testing will take place Tuesday, October 7, @9:00 a.m. in the High School Library. There is no charge for the testing. If you have any questions, please come to the counseling office. Testing Information: Sign up closes 10/2/25 @4pm ASVAB Testing October 7th 9:00AM Hot Springs Library
Beginning Wednesday, October 1, students can apply for admission to all ten of
South Dakota’s public higher-education institutions at no cost during the annual Free Application
Period. Sponsored by the South Dakota Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical
Education, this initiative is designed to remove barriers to higher education and encourage more
students to explore opportunities across the state’s public higher education system.
The Free Application Period runs from October 1 to November 30, 2025. During this time, students
can apply online to any of South Dakota’s public colleges and universities without paying an
application fee.
Participating institutions include:
• Black Hills State University
• Dakota State University
• Lake Area Technical College
• Mitchell Technical College*
• Northern State University
• South Dakota Mines
• South Dakota State University
• Southeast Technical College*
• University of South Dakota
• Western Dakota Technical College*
*No application fee year-round.
In addition to the Free Application Period, students are encouraged to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which officially opens on October 1. The FAFSA
determines eligibility for federal financial aid programs, including grants, work-study opportunities,
and loans and is used by many state and institutional scholarship programs. Completing the
FAFSA as early as possible ensures that students have access to the broadest range of financial aid
options available.
Discover more information about the Free Application Period, FAFSA, and a variety of college readiness resources at OurDakotaDreams.com.
South Dakota’s public higher-education institutions at no cost during the annual Free Application
Period. Sponsored by the South Dakota Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical
Education, this initiative is designed to remove barriers to higher education and encourage more
students to explore opportunities across the state’s public higher education system.
The Free Application Period runs from October 1 to November 30, 2025. During this time, students
can apply online to any of South Dakota’s public colleges and universities without paying an
application fee.
Participating institutions include:
• Black Hills State University
• Dakota State University
• Lake Area Technical College
• Mitchell Technical College*
• Northern State University
• South Dakota Mines
• South Dakota State University
• Southeast Technical College*
• University of South Dakota
• Western Dakota Technical College*
*No application fee year-round.
In addition to the Free Application Period, students are encouraged to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which officially opens on October 1. The FAFSA
determines eligibility for federal financial aid programs, including grants, work-study opportunities,
and loans and is used by many state and institutional scholarship programs. Completing the
FAFSA as early as possible ensures that students have access to the broadest range of financial aid
options available.
Discover more information about the Free Application Period, FAFSA, and a variety of college readiness resources at OurDakotaDreams.com.
Hello Juniors and Seniors,
Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City is excited to invite students to Visit Day at Western Dakota Technical College! This event is a great opportunity for high school students to learn more about their future options and experience life as a WDTC student.
Visit Day Details:
📅 Saturday, October 4
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Western Dakota Technical College
Students will:
• Explore programs & meet instructors
• Connect with Admissions & Financial Aid
• Learn about scholarships & student support
• Tour our campus
Best regards,
Melissa Ginsbach
Interim Director of Admissions, Director of Program Development, & Registrar
(she/her/hers)
Western Dakota Technical College
800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703
T: 605.718.2415
Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City is excited to invite students to Visit Day at Western Dakota Technical College! This event is a great opportunity for high school students to learn more about their future options and experience life as a WDTC student.
Visit Day Details:
📅 Saturday, October 4
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Western Dakota Technical College
Students will:
• Explore programs & meet instructors
• Connect with Admissions & Financial Aid
• Learn about scholarships & student support
• Tour our campus
Best regards,
Melissa Ginsbach
Interim Director of Admissions, Director of Program Development, & Registrar
(she/her/hers)
Western Dakota Technical College
800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703
T: 605.718.2415
Information for any of our students to age 12 interested in the Fall River Swim Team.
Beautiful day for golf!
MS/HS October Lunch Menu: https://5il.co/3qeht
ELEM October Lunch Menu: https://5il.co/3qei2
October Breakfast Menu: https://5il.co/3qehz
ELEM October Lunch Menu: https://5il.co/3qei2
October Breakfast Menu: https://5il.co/3qehz
Our Middle School also enjoyed a Pep Rally and Mock Olympics last week. Events included: Head, Shoulders, Knees & cup, Knockout, Dictionary Delivery Dual, Rock-Paper-Scissors Extreme, Pool Noodle Javelin, Human Ring Toss, etc
Good luck to our golfers today at our home golf course for the Region Meet. Our MS FB team will be hosting Lead Deadwood after school today too.
MS Volleyball is home Tuesday along with our Soccer team. Soccer plays at 5pm against Belle Fourche.
Home Volleyball on Thursday beginning at 5pm vs. Bennett County.
Our Cross Country runners are headed back to Hart Ranch for another meet on that course on Friday morning.
Link to the entire week's schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/reports/h20250929022441951e768c8ecb21340
MS Volleyball is home Tuesday along with our Soccer team. Soccer plays at 5pm against Belle Fourche.
Home Volleyball on Thursday beginning at 5pm vs. Bennett County.
Our Cross Country runners are headed back to Hart Ranch for another meet on that course on Friday morning.
Link to the entire week's schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/reports/h20250929022441951e768c8ecb21340
FINAL DAY! The Hot Springs Back-to-School Sale ends tomorrow! Shop now and save 25% OFF SITEWIDE! Don’t miss this final chance to order your spirit wear! https://1stplace.sale/114508
Happy homecoming from the cross country team. Gonna be windy.!
Congratulations to one of our preschoolers!!!!!
A few videos from the parade yesterday:
https://youtube.com/shorts/pbur5CnF8c8?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/U_BuaWYIAy0?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/Bb39WIckLq0?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/5U0ytBxiin4?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/7KfRBjDlnaA?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/pbur5CnF8c8?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/U_BuaWYIAy0?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/Bb39WIckLq0?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/5U0ytBxiin4?feature=share
https://youtube.com/shorts/7KfRBjDlnaA?feature=share
The biggest thank you to the Trampus Haskvitz Memorial Foundation for providing our golf team with ten new golf bags.
This information was shared with our middle and high school students via their school email:
Please see the information linked here about an anonymous reporting tool that is on your school computer’s desktop, on our district homepage, and now here in this email. This is a way to either ask for help for yourself or a friend. One of the hardest things to do is to ask for help and that is why this program was created: to ask for help. It is our priority to ensure that each and every student and staff member is safe: emotionally, physically, and mentally, however adults are not going to be aware of every event and conversation that is had. This platform gives every one of you the opportunity to report concerns for self-harm, suicidal thoughts, bullying, drug and alcohol use, and safety on the internet/online.
https://safe2say.sd.gov/resources_students.aspx (has the link to submit a tip)
http://safe2say.sd.gov/
Please see the information linked here about an anonymous reporting tool that is on your school computer’s desktop, on our district homepage, and now here in this email. This is a way to either ask for help for yourself or a friend. One of the hardest things to do is to ask for help and that is why this program was created: to ask for help. It is our priority to ensure that each and every student and staff member is safe: emotionally, physically, and mentally, however adults are not going to be aware of every event and conversation that is had. This platform gives every one of you the opportunity to report concerns for self-harm, suicidal thoughts, bullying, drug and alcohol use, and safety on the internet/online.
https://safe2say.sd.gov/resources_students.aspx (has the link to submit a tip)
http://safe2say.sd.gov/
Due to the weather on Monday night, the burning of the H that usually occurs after coronation was cancelled. We will be rescheduling this event to directly after the Homecoming Football game this Friday night. The burning will take place on the practice field behind the stadium. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we deal with Mother Nature. See you all there! Roll Bison!
The Hot Springs School District is organizing its unified team for both Basketball and Track and Field. We are looking for middle or high school students that want to help bring together students of all abilities to compete as teammates. If you are passionate about inclusion and want to be a unified teammate, please contact Dr. Cumbow at kyley.cumbow@k12.sd.us. We would begin practice after October 21.
