Daily Announcements- Wednesday September 2, 2026-
HS Football: Split practices tonight.
HS Volleyball: Split practices tonight
Medora Musical Trip: Annual music trip to Medora. Kids will leave at 5:00. They will take two buses. Activity Bus – Carmen, Mini Bus 3 - TBA
Quote of the day: “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher
HS Football: Split practices tonight.
HS Volleyball: Split practices tonight
Medora Musical Trip: Annual music trip to Medora. Kids will leave at 5:00. They will take two buses. Activity Bus – Carmen, Mini Bus 3 - TBA
Quote of the day: “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher
Friday's Football game vs. Hettinger County is now in SCRANTON starting at 7:00 PM. Dakotah Bank is providing a tailgate starting at 6:00 with Burgers and Brats. Let's have a huge Night Hawk Nation turnout to support our football team!
Scranton Public School Weekly Calendar for August 31 to September 5
Monday August 31
HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
JH/JV Football => Postponed – Practice in Hettinger 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
HS Volleyball => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
JH Volleyball => Practice in Armory. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
Elem. Girls Basketball => Practice in Scranton. 4:00-6:00.
Tuesday September 1
JH/HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 – Bus 3 – Sarah
HS Volleyball => GAMES @ Lemmon. A,B,C. Matches begin at 5:00 PM. Dismiss at 2:50 Activity Bus - Ryan
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton. 4:00-6:00.
Elem. Girls Basketball => GAMES @ Bowman. Games will be at the Rouze Rec Center, 4,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:30. Hettinger Pickup at 3:45.
Wednesday September 2
HS Football: Split practices tonight.
HS Volleyball: Split practices tonight
Medora Musical Trip => Annual music trip to Medora. Kids will leave at 5:00. We will take two buses. Activity Bus – Carmen, Mini Bus 3 - TBA
Thursday September 3
JH/HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus – Misty
HS Volleyball => Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus – Misty
JH Volleyball => MATCHES HOME (S) v. Harding County. 7,8 will play. We will play two matches of 7th grade and one match of 8th grade. Matches will begin at 5:00. RACHELLE BERGSTROM IS THE TICKET TAKER!
Elem. Girls Basketball: GAMES HOME (H) v. New England. 4,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 2:45. Coach Doerr will Drive Bus 6.
Elementary Football: Game in Scranton vs. Grant County 5:00 PM
Friday September 4
HS Football: GAME HOME v Hettinger County AT SCRANTON. Game will begin at 7:00. DACOTAH BANK IS DOING THEIR ANNUAL COMMUNITY APPRECIATION TAILGATE BEGINNING AT 6:00. HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE ELEMENTARY FLAG FOOTBALL
JH Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 3 - Sarah
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 3 - Sarah
JH Volleyball: MATCHES @ Mott. 7,8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00. Girls will be dismissed at 1:50. Bus 6 – Roxanne Hettinger will drive activity bus from there.
Elem. Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton 3:30-5:00
Saturday September 5
HS Volleyball => MATCHES HOME (H) v, Trenton. A,B,C will play. Matches begin at 12:00 PM Bus 6 will leave Scranton at 10:40. Activity Bus - Greg
Monday August 31
HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
JH/JV Football => Postponed – Practice in Hettinger 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
HS Volleyball => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
JH Volleyball => Practice in Armory. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus Greg
Elem. Girls Basketball => Practice in Scranton. 4:00-6:00.
Tuesday September 1
JH/HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 – Bus 3 – Sarah
HS Volleyball => GAMES @ Lemmon. A,B,C. Matches begin at 5:00 PM. Dismiss at 2:50 Activity Bus - Ryan
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton. 4:00-6:00.
Elem. Girls Basketball => GAMES @ Bowman. Games will be at the Rouze Rec Center, 4,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:30. Hettinger Pickup at 3:45.
Wednesday September 2
HS Football: Split practices tonight.
HS Volleyball: Split practices tonight
Medora Musical Trip => Annual music trip to Medora. Kids will leave at 5:00. We will take two buses. Activity Bus – Carmen, Mini Bus 3 - TBA
Thursday September 3
JH/HS Football => Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus – Misty
HS Volleyball => Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Activity Bus – Misty
JH Volleyball => MATCHES HOME (S) v. Harding County. 7,8 will play. We will play two matches of 7th grade and one match of 8th grade. Matches will begin at 5:00. RACHELLE BERGSTROM IS THE TICKET TAKER!
Elem. Girls Basketball: GAMES HOME (H) v. New England. 4,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 2:45. Coach Doerr will Drive Bus 6.
Elementary Football: Game in Scranton vs. Grant County 5:00 PM
Friday September 4
HS Football: GAME HOME v Hettinger County AT SCRANTON. Game will begin at 7:00. DACOTAH BANK IS DOING THEIR ANNUAL COMMUNITY APPRECIATION TAILGATE BEGINNING AT 6:00. HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT WILL BE ELEMENTARY FLAG FOOTBALL
JH Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 3 - Sarah
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 3 - Sarah
JH Volleyball: MATCHES @ Mott. 7,8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00. Girls will be dismissed at 1:50. Bus 6 – Roxanne Hettinger will drive activity bus from there.
Elem. Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton 3:30-5:00
Saturday September 5
HS Volleyball => MATCHES HOME (H) v, Trenton. A,B,C will play. Matches begin at 12:00 PM Bus 6 will leave Scranton at 10:40. Activity Bus - Greg
Daily Announcements- Tuesday September 1, 2026
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 3
HS Volleyball: Games at Lemmon. A, B, C. Matches begin at 5:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:50- Activity Bus
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton- 4:00-6:00
Elem. Girls Basketball: Games at Bowman. Games will be at the Rouzie Rec. Center. 4 ,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:30. Hettinger pickup at 3:45.
Quote of the day- “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 3
HS Volleyball: Games at Lemmon. A, B, C. Matches begin at 5:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:50- Activity Bus
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton- 4:00-6:00
Elem. Girls Basketball: Games at Bowman. Games will be at the Rouzie Rec. Center. 4 ,5,6 will play. Games begin at 4:30. Hettinger pickup at 3:45.
Quote of the day- “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard
📣 Attention Elementary Parents! Our Nighthawks have a BIG September challenge ahead! Are you ready to help us reach our goal?! 💪
Youth Cheerleading Fall 2026
We are excited to teach cheerleading basics to interested K-6 Graders!
We will have four practices this fall. This is to build our basic skills of cheerleading and have a bit of fun. There will be two opportunities to cheer at a football game. IF you can’t cheer at a game, that’s ok, still come for practice.
PRACTICES - Scranton School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 3 – After School to 4:30pm
Friday, September 4 – After School to 4:30pm
Tuesday, September 8 – After School to 4:30 pm
Friday, September 11 – After School to 4:30 pm
TWO Performances:
September 4 - Half-Time of HS Football Game
The squad will cheer at the 3rd & 4th Grade Scrimmage during Halftime of the HS Football Game on September 4th. The game starts at 7:00 PM with halftime at approximately 7:30 PM. Find Ms. Weber by the south end of the field.
September 12 - 5th & 6th Grade Football Game
We will also plan to cheer at the Football Game on Saturday, September 12, 9 AM in Hettinger. Please be there by 8:30 AM. We will cheer through the first quarter of the game.
Wear weather appropriate black bottoms and a Night Hawks shirt for both performances.
Any questions can be directed to Ms. Weber.
Tonight's JH and JV football games with Lemmon have been postponed to a later day. The athletes will have a normal practice schedule for tonight!
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Daily Announcements-- Friday August 28, 2026--
HS Football: Game @ New Salem. Game will begin at 6:00. Boys will dismiss at 1:35 and leave at 1:45. Activity- Bus- Mr. Pierce. FYI to fans- New Salem will livestream the game on their Facebook page.
JH Football: Practice in Scranton
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00- 6:00- Bus 6
JH Volleyball: Practice in Armory- 4:00- 6:00- Bus 6
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton 3:30-5:00
Quote of the day- “Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Saturday August 29
Varsity Volleyball: Tournament at Killdeer. They will play at 8:30 on Court #3. They will be on Court #3 for all of pool play. Depart Scranton at 6:00-Bus 6- Mr. Pierce and meet Hettinger Bus at the Junction.
GOOD LUCK NIGHT HAWKS!!
Daily Announcements-- Thursday August 27, 2026
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Old Activity
HS Volleyball: Practice in Big Gym- 4:00-6:00- Old Activity
JH Volleyball: Practice in Armory- 4:00- 6:00- Old Activity
Meet the Night Hawk Volleyball Teams and Girls Golf Teams!! We will meet our Night Hawk girls’ athletes at 5:30. Come out and meet our players. We have skills challenges to follow!
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton
Quote of the day- “If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.” -- Khalil Gibran
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Old Activity
HS Volleyball: Practice in Big Gym- 4:00-6:00- Old Activity
JH Volleyball: Practice in Armory- 4:00- 6:00- Old Activity
Meet the Night Hawk Volleyball Teams and Girls Golf Teams!! We will meet our Night Hawk girls’ athletes at 5:30. Come out and meet our players. We have skills challenges to follow!
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton
Quote of the day- “If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees.” -- Khalil Gibran
Daily Announcements-- Wednesday August 26, 2026
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mr. Pierce
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mr. Pierce
Quote of the day- "If you see someone without a smile, give 'em yours." – Dolly Parton
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mr. Pierce
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mr. Pierce
Quote of the day- "If you see someone without a smile, give 'em yours." – Dolly Parton
Daily Announcements- Tuesday August 25, 2026
First Day of College Classes
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Old Activity- Greg
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Bus 6- Devin
JH Volleyball: Practice in Armory- 4:00- 6:00. This is picture night for JH volleyball- Bus 6- Devin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton- 3:30-5:00
Quote of the day-- "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt
First Day of College Classes
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Old Activity- Greg
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Bus 6- Devin
JH Volleyball: Practice in Armory- 4:00- 6:00. This is picture night for JH volleyball- Bus 6- Devin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton- 3:30-5:00
Quote of the day-- "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt
JH football roster
Daily Announcements-- Monday 24, 2026
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00 to 6:00 Bus 6 Devin
JH Football: Game Home (H) v. Richardton-Taylor. Game begins at 4:30. Please dismiss the boys at 2:30. Activity Bus Mr. Pierce will drive.
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 Devin
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Armory. This is a combined Hettinger & Scranton Practice. 4:00-5:30 Bus 3 will leave Scranton after school.
Any students in grades 7-12 who want to sign-up for the Medora Musical trip on Wednesday, September 2nd should sign up outside Mrs. Conlon’s room by the end of the day on Wednesday! The cost is $5 per student to go.
Quote of the day- "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C.S. Lewis
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00 to 6:00 Bus 6 Devin
JH Football: Game Home (H) v. Richardton-Taylor. Game begins at 4:30. Please dismiss the boys at 2:30. Activity Bus Mr. Pierce will drive.
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 Devin
JH Volleyball: Practice in Scranton
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Armory. This is a combined Hettinger & Scranton Practice. 4:00-5:30 Bus 3 will leave Scranton after school.
Any students in grades 7-12 who want to sign-up for the Medora Musical trip on Wednesday, September 2nd should sign up outside Mrs. Conlon’s room by the end of the day on Wednesday! The cost is $5 per student to go.
Quote of the day- "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C.S. Lewis
Killdeer Volleyball Tournament Information.
Scranton Public School Weekly Activity Schedule.
Medora Musical Trip!
We are once again taking a trip to the Medora Musical to kick off the school year! This trip is open to any students in grades 7-12. We will go on Wednesday, September 2nd. Any students interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet outside Mrs. Conlon's door as soon as possible! Cost to attend is $5 per student. Reach out to Mrs. Conlon with any questions. Thank you!
Daily Announcements
Friday August 21
HS Football: Practice at Scranton.
JH Football: SCRIMMAGE HOME (H). v. Beach, Richardton-Taylor and Hettinger County. Scrimmage will begin at 4:00. Bus 3 – Depart 2:10.
HS Girls Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 – departs 3:15
JH Girls Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 – departs 3:15
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice at Scranton 3:30-5:00
Saturday August 22
HS Football: GAME @ Starion Complex in Mandan v. Linton. Game will start at APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM. Bus Departs at 8:50 (Activity Bus ).
Quote of the day-- "What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?" — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Friday August 21
HS Football: Practice at Scranton.
JH Football: SCRIMMAGE HOME (H). v. Beach, Richardton-Taylor and Hettinger County. Scrimmage will begin at 4:00. Bus 3 – Depart 2:10.
HS Girls Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 – departs 3:15
JH Girls Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 – departs 3:15
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice at Scranton 3:30-5:00
Saturday August 22
HS Football: GAME @ Starion Complex in Mandan v. Linton. Game will start at APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM. Bus Departs at 8:50 (Activity Bus ).
Quote of the day-- "What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?" — Jean-Jacques Rousseau
July 26 Regular & Annual Meeting Minutes
Daily Announcements- Thursday August 20
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00. MEET THE NIGHT HAWKS AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD! MEET THE NIGHT HAWK JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT 6:00. COME OUT AND KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH OUR FOOTBALL TEAM AND WISH THEM LUCK. FAN CHALLENGES AND OFFICIAL Q & A TO FOLLOW PLAYER AND COACH INTRODUCTIONS!
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 - Devin – departs 3:15
JH Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 - Devin – departs 3:15
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice together in Scranton 3:30-5:00. PICTURE DAY
Quote of the day- "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." — Walt Whitman
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00. MEET THE NIGHT HAWKS AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD! MEET THE NIGHT HAWK JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS AT THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT 6:00. COME OUT AND KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH OUR FOOTBALL TEAM AND WISH THEM LUCK. FAN CHALLENGES AND OFFICIAL Q & A TO FOLLOW PLAYER AND COACH INTRODUCTIONS!
HS Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 - Devin – departs 3:15
JH Volleyball: Practice in Hettinger Armory. 4:00-6:00 Bus 6 - Devin – departs 3:15
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice together in Scranton 3:30-5:00. PICTURE DAY
Quote of the day- "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." — Walt Whitman