Ms. Tricia Ochsner is the Math and Reading Title teacher at the Baltic Elementary School. She received a $500 C.L.A.S.S. (Cooperative Learning and Supplies Scholarship) Grant from Sioux Valley Energy to purchase supplies for her classroom. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
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Running for those in need
The 437 Project runs for suicide awareness Sara Stadem | Editor Many of us either have been or know someone that has been affected by mental health. Life is stressful and can get messy. And although life can be overwhelming at times, there is help available when it...
Baltic Marching Bulldogs prepare for 2023 season
Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Marching Bulldogs are gearing up for their season and getting ready to hit the streets and march to the beat.The Bulldogs are under the direction of Band Director, Ms. Nicole Woods, who is in her fourth year in education and second year...
Racing for a cause
Sara Stadem | Editor Over the years, human trafficking is a topic that is being discussed more and more. One that might be a tough topic of conversation raising questions as to what it is, how it happens, and how one can help. One group in Dell Rapids has taken on...
Award-winning wound care offered in Dell Rapids
Pictured (left to right) is Katie Haverly and Tiffany Cross who have teamed up together to lead a wound care center in Dell Rapids. (Photo/Submitted) Paige Thompson | Writer In September of 2022, Avera Medical Group Dell Rapids partnered with RestorixHealth to open...
Remember…. It’s just a game
Officials Tom Eggers, Chad DeJong, and Kevin Matthiesen meet during a team timeout. Currently, the SDHSAA has seen a decline in officials due to concerns for fans’ sportsmanship. (Photo/Sara Stadem) SDHSAA looks to improve sportsmanship Sara Stadem | Editor As a...
Baltic Elementary Teacher takes FCCLA Advisor Role
Ms. Marissa Whipple is in her ninth-year teaching at Baltic and is the 2nd grade teacher. This year, she added a new role which is the FCCLA Advisor. (Photo/Marissa Whipple) Grace Wolff | Staff Intern Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was...
Baltic 2nd graders build landforms
The 2nd graders at Baltic Elementary completed a unit on Earth and wrapped it up by creating a map model of landforms out of clay. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic 2nd graders are well underway with their school year completing a unit on Earth...
Marching Cardinals ready to hit the streets
Dell Rapids St. Mary’s marching bandThe Marching Cardinals will have their first competition on Friday, September 22, in Parker. The Cardinals have 36 band members this year being led by two seniors; Sierra Klein and Owen Vargas. (Photo/Joni Smith) Sara Stadem |...
Marching Quarriers prepare for 2023 season
Sara Stadem | Editor Students are back in school, fall sports are well underway, and the first performance for the Marching Quarriers is right around the corner!The Dell Rapids Marching Quarriers have been tuning up their horns and practicing their routine to prepare...