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Dell Rapids Chamber Banquet and Business Awards

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The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce was able to hold their annual banquet before gatherings came to a halt.  The banquet was held at Papa’s Pub on Sunday, March 15th.

Those who attended the event had a meal prepared by Papa’s Pub and heard this year’s guest speaker Jason Freeman.

Prior to Freeman speaking, the Chamber handed out annual awards.

The first award that was given by the Chamber was the winner of the month-long “Battle of the Buns” burger competition between Papa’s Pub, Pinz, Norby’s, and County Fair.  A total of 692 votes were cast during the month of February, and the votes gave the award to Papa’s Pub.

The Chamber also gave away their three annual awards.  The Community Spirit Award was given to Fabulous Moments.  The Business of the Year was awarded to Corduroy and Pixie Dust.  The final recognition were the Volunteers of the Year, Stacy Franka and Tami Drew.

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DRHS School Announcements

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Dell Rapids High School Announcements:Quarriers

Friday, March 27th
• Happy Birthday to Haileigh B. (Fri)!!
• Lunch:   

  • RESTRICTED BUILDING ACCESS FOR PARENTS & VISITORS
    • Effective March 13, 2020 the following will be enacted:
      • Suspension of school facility access including but not limited to:
        • Entering buildings before and after school transitions
        • Lunch with students
        • Classroom volunteers
    • **If you have traveled outside the United States or are experiencing any symptoms of the Coronavirus, please contact the office at 428-5473 option 1 prior to entering.
  • SENIORS:  Your Senior Composite is here! I have adorned the new composite in my office. There are copies of these for sale. Please let me know if you would like to purchase one of these.  Also, your cap and gowns are available to be picked up. Please call and make sure someone is in the office before you come to school.
  • Last fall you received notice from us that to continue receiving Bright Arrow alerts, you needed to “opt in”.  If you haven’t done this, unfortunately, you will not receive our text message alerts.   To opt in simply text the word YES to 87569.  You should receive a reply saying you have signed up to receive messages from DRPS.
  • The Dell Rapids Athletic Booster Club is providing $60 scholarship to put towards a summer camp of your choice to better your skills for participation in High School Athletics. Applications may be picked up in either the middle of high school office and must be returned to the high school office or mailed to the PO Box by May 31st. No late application will be accepted. The Dell Rapids School Team camps and acceleration program are great programs to use theses scholarships on!
  • SENIORS:  Please stop by the high school office to sign up and pay for graduation flowers for the graduation ceremony. Orders are due by April 1st. Once the orders have been made and paid for, any changes will be your responsibility.
  • Competitive Cheer Tryout Informational meeting: All of the dates in March and April are postponed until further notice. Feel free to contact Magen Richeal with any questions.  Thanks!!
  • South Dakota Air National Guard is hosting a Career Day on Wednesday, April 22nd.  This event is for students interested in learning about the educational, career, travel and financial benefits of the South Dakota Air National Guard.  In addition to learning about these opportunities students attending the Career Day will get a base tour, see F-16 fighter jets, and a free lunch. Registration is required – see Mrs. Ruesink if you are interested.
  • Attention Junior Boys:
    American Legion Boys State registration is now open – please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information:

    • What: American Legion Boys State
    • Who: Junior Boys
    • When: June 1-June 5
    • Where: Northern State University
    • Qualifications: Leadership, Scholarship, Character
    • Apply Online: http://www.southdakotaboysstate.com/boys-state-application/
    • Goals of Boys State:
      • Understand the American system of government
      • Appreciate the responsibilities of citizenship
      • Learn the fundamental principles of leadership
  • Attention Junior Girls:
    • American Legion Girls State registration is now open – please see Mrs. Ruesink for more information:
      • What: South Dakota Girls State & Girls State Journalism
      • Who: Junior Girls
      • When: June 1-June 6
      • Where: University of South Dakota
      • Qualifications: Leadership, Scholarship, Character, Interest in American Government
      • More Information Online:  http://www.alasdgirlsstate.org/
      • Goals of Girls State:
        • The main purpose of American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of South Dakota is to help girls understand and appreciate the American form of Government, which includes learning about their rights, privilege​s and responsibilities of citizenship.  Girls will learn through actual participation of how Government functions on the city, county and state levels. During the week girls will also hear many outstanding people speak concerning their elective or appointive offices in State.  Various scholarships are available for students attending this program.
  • Due to the postponement of the 2020 State “A” Boys Basketball Tournament, t-shirts have not yet been ordered. Once the SDHSAA makes a final decision, updated information will be forthcoming. In the case that the tournament would be cancelled and an individual would no longer like to order a shirt, please contact Erica Fersdahl at Erica.fersdahl@k12.sd.us
  • Summer Jobs:
    • Looking for a fun summer job? Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park of Sioux Falls is now hiring for all positions! We are looking for energetic, fun and hardworking team members to add to our great team! Night and weekend availability is required. For a listing of open position, or to apply visit www.jellystonesiouxfalls.com/employment
    • Advanced Services, Inc. is looking for temp employment at Corteva AgriScience. If you are interested in summer pollinating work, please fill our a form in the high school office and return by May 10th, 2020 to 211 Caspian Ave. Volga, SD 57071
    • SUBWAY in Dell Rapids is hiring! Flexible full and part time, day and evening shifts are available. We want you to be on our team! Duties include providing great customer service, food prep, sandwich preparation and cleaning duties. You must be dependable, have your own transportation and as a result, be to work on time. Some other responsibilities are to provide great customer service, communicate and work with the public and multi-task. Working with others in a positive and friendly manner and having basic cleaning knowledge is also needed. Competitive pay and Free meals are available when you work with room for advancement. If you are you energetic, reliable and friendly then please consider joining our team! Applications can be picked up in the store or apply at www.mysubwaycareer.com and search by store #20690 or stop by the high school office and get an application from Eve.
    • Summer Bike Camp Volunteers Needed!
      • Can you volunteer 75 minutes of your time daily for one week? We are looking for volunteers to help with a program called “I Can Bike” from June 8-12. This program teaches people with disabilities how to ride a 2-wheel bike. If you are 15 years or older and would like to help, please stop by the high school office for more information.
    • Dells Nursing and Rehab is looking for CNA help from 2-10pm; 4-8pm and 4 – midnight shifts. Starting wage is $12.50 per hour and you go to $13 per hour once training is complete. Dells Nursing and Rehab is willing to do all the training on-site. If you are interested, please call Lynne at 428-5478.
    • Heinemann Restoration, Inc. is now hiring for general laborer positions. Our company provides masonry restoration, caulking and general labor and clean up jobs on all job sites. Entry level positions available at $16.00 per hour. Most work this summer is in the Sioux Falls surrounding areas. Previous experience desirable, but not necessary. There will be training opportunities offered. Must have valid driver’s license. Must be at least 18 years of age. Please complete the enclosed application. Fax or scan completed application to the above fax/email or call Craig for more information at 605-360-1136 or 428-5268.
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Five Quarriers Earn DakXII Honors for Season

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Five Dell Rapids Quarrier basketball players, four boys players and one girls players, earned 2019-2020 Dak12 honors for their play this season.

Senior Aspen Hansen was a 2nd Team All-Dak12 selection.  Senior Drew Van Regenmorter was a 1st Team All-Dak12selection.  Junior Colin Rentz earned 2nd Team honors.  Seniors Logan Ellingson and Ramsey Heinecke were honorable mentions.

The girls team finished the regular season with a 2-19 overall record.  The boys team finished finished the regular season a 16-4 record, qualified for the SoDak16, and also qualified for the Class A State Tournament.

Complete Girls Dak12 Awards

Complete Boys Dak12 Awards

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Community Updates on COVID-19

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The state of South Dakota has a website that has more information about the virus, COVID.sd.gov.

Big Sioux Media has had an opportunity to talk with a few people and groups on how the COVID-19 situation is having an impact on them and the community.  Below are the full interviews we’ve done to date:

March 31st:
Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent		 Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics include lunch program update, building and grounds use update, and legislative bills update.
March 25th:
Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent		 Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics include extended school and building closure, e-learning, activity, lunch program, and emergency Haven updates.
March 20th:
Justin Weiland, Dell Rapids City Administrator		 Justin shares information from the city during the COVID-19 situation.
March 19th:
Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent		 Dr. Summer Schultz gave us another update of things happening at Dell Rapids School. Topics for this update include lunches, prom, critical infrastructure employee child care, and internet access.
March 19th:
Brittany Moeller, Dell Rapids Carnegie Library		 The explains some of the changes happening at the library during the COVID-19 social distancing recommendations.
March 16th:
Dr. Summer Schultz, Dell Rapids Superintendent		 Dr. Summer Schultz tells us about what the school is currently doing during this COVID-19 situation.

If you are in need of assistance over the coming weeks, please read the information on the poster or call 211 or visit www.dellrapidsrelief.com.  If you’re able to volunteer to help those in need, please visit www.dellrapidsrelief.com

List of community updates:

  • Dell Rapids St Mary School:  Closed until May 4th
  • Dell Rapids Schools:  Closed until May 4th
  • City Playgrounds:  Effective immediately, all Dell Rapids playground equipment, ball fields, basketball/tennis courts are closed to the public.  The trails and open park spaces remain open.
  • County Fair:  The dining area will be closed, but will continue to offer food out of our hot case and our full grill menu to go.  County Fair also asks patrons not bring in their reusable bags into the store right now.
  • Lewis Drug:  Pharmacy access will be drive-thru only.  OTC products will still be available to purchase at the window or through grocery store check-out.
  • Pizza Ranch:  No dine-in, but still open for carryout and delivery
  • PINZ:  Bowling and dine-in closed, but will be open Wed-Sat 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. for carryout or delivery (11-1 pm, 5-7 pm) of meal orders
  • Norby’s:  Norby’s will have their menu items available “to go” and for curb side service.  Full menu is on their Facebook page
  • Papa’s Pub:  The main dining area will be closed.  The bar side will remain open for carryout and delivery.
  • LaDelle and Fourth:  Lobby is open for takeout and also offering curbside delivery
  • Dells Theater:  Closed until further notice, but the lobby is open for concessions on Friday and Saturday for popcorn and snacks
  • Chase the Ace Fundraiser:  It’s NOT canceled…it’s just PAUSED! When we fight this virus off these ladies WILL be back on Wednesdays and will pick up where they left off at Norbys’!
  • Dells Nursing and Rehab Center:  Due to the number of COVID-19 cases reported in South Dakota, we are NOT allowing visitors or volunteers at this time.
  • Dell Rapids City Offices:  Closed to the public, but email or call for questions.  Employees still working
  • Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library:  The library will be closed until further notice.  Still doing the Facebook live story times and chapter book readings.
  • Click here to read Dell Rapids St Mary School updated policy on building use
  • Click here to read Dell Rapids School updated policy on building use
  • Dell Rapids St Mary Carnival:  Postponed until June 9th
  • Dell Rapids St Mary Prom:  Postponed with a date TBD
  • Dell Rapids Prom:   Cancelled
  • HS Club Baseball:  Games cancelled through May 3rd
  • SDHSAA:  Spring sports cancelled through May 3rd

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Dell Rapids MIDDLE SCHOOL Announcements

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Dell Rapids Middle School Announcements:Quarriers

Friday, March 13th
• Happy Birthday to Lauren R. (Mon), Jaimeson R. (Tue), Hannah G. (Wed), Reece K. (Thu), Kaydence K. (Fri), Sarah S. (Fri), Madelyn K. (Sat), Emily M. (Sat), Dylan A. (Sun)!!
• Lunch today will be choices of:   Pizza Ranch or Cuban Hot Dog

  • DRPS will not be utilizing March 19th as a snow makeup day.  Fortunately, staff was able to have a late start prior to conferences on February 13th.  With students only being expected for four hours, we will not be making the time up.
  • Competitive Cheer Tryout Informational meeting: Wednesday,  March 25th after school in the MS Commons with tryout practice dates on April 22nd, 24th, and 29th
  • American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a Poppy Contest.  Please see your homeroom teacher for details.  Entries are due in the office by April 21st.
  • Registration is open for the summer baseball season for Dell Rapids Baseball.  Registrations need to be complete by March 15th.  Go to www.dellrapidsbaseball.com, and click on the Online Registration link to register
  • Attention 8th grade athletes:  The Dell Rapids Athletic Booster Club is providing $60 scholarship to put towards a summer camp of your choice to better your skills for participation in High School Athletics. Applications may be picked up in the middle school office and either returned to the office or mailed to the PO Box by May 31st. No late application will be accepted. The Dell Rapids School Team camps and acceleration program are great programs to use theses scholarships on!
  • Attention 7th and 8th graders: Track meeting on Monday, March 23 at 3:00. First practice is Wednesday, March 25. 
  • Attention 7th and 8th grade girls:  there is a signup sheet for varsity golf in the office.  There will be a meeting on Tuesday March 24th at 3:30 in the elementary gym.
  • DR public library is hosting Movie Day next Wednesday, March 18th @ 2pm.  Watch Frozen 2 and have a snack – everyone is welcome.
  • There will be a meeting in Mr. Steckler’s room after school on Monday, May 16 for girls grades 8-11 interested in playing basketball next year.
  • State Boys Basketball t-shirt order forms are in the office.  Payment/order due by 3pm this Friday
  • Dell Rapids Public School is conducting an E-Learning Feasibility Study.  This study will assist efforts to determine our district’s capability to utilize remote learning in the event of an individual student health issue, district-wide health epidemic, weather emergency, etc.  I would ask that each family completes a brief, two-question survey.  The survey will remain open through April 1.   I appreciate your cooperation and encourage you to reach out if you have questions.
    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/drpselearning
  • Attention Staff and Parents:  Last fall you received notice from us that to continue receiving Bright Arrow alerts, you needed to “opt in”.  If you haven’t done this, unfortunately, you will not receive our text message alerts.  To opt in simply text the word YES to 87569.  You should receive a reply saying you have signed up to receive messages from DRPS.

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Showing at the Dells Theater

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“I STILL BELIEVE” – From the makers of “I Can Only Imagine” comes the true story of Christian music mega-star, Jeremy Camp.

Starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, and Gary Sinise, “I Still Believe” follows the story of Camp who falls in love and gets married at 21 to the love of his life who is amid a struggle with cancer. Their journey challenges his faith in God. The couple’s story is a powerful reminder that in the mist of life’s storms, true hope and faith can be found.

“I Still Believe” starts Friday, March at the Dells Theatre. It will show nightly at 7:00 with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15. 115 minutes. It’s rated PG for thematic material.

Link to Trailer:  https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/i-still-believe/

SHOWTIMES:

  • Fri, Mar 13th- 7:00 p.m.
  • Sat, Mar 14th – (1:30 p.m.), (4:15 p.m.), 7:00 p.m.
  • Sun, Mar 15th – (1:30 p.m.), (4:15 p.m.), 7:00 p.m.
  • Mon, Mar 16th – 7:00 p.m.
  • Tue, Mar 17th – (7:00 p.m.)
  • Wed, Mar 18th – 7:00 p.m.
  • Thu, Mar 19th – 7:00 p.m.

** () indicates bargain showings

SPECIALS!!

  • SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT! (62 years and better!) Enjoy our NEW Senior Discount! Only $5 every movie, every day, every showtime!
  • WEEKENDS:  Bargain Matinees every Saturday and Sunday for all shows starting before 6:00 p.m.  All ages, all seats only $5!
  • TUESDAYS are Super Saver Tuesdays!!  All ages, all seats are only $5. Plus there’s also a special at the snack bar—you can get a small popcorn and small drink for only $5. Want a larger size? You can upgrade and still apply the $3.25 savings!
  • JOIN OUR DIRECTOR’S CLUB AND EARN POINTS TO RECEIVE FREE POPCORN, DRINKS AND MOVIE TICKETS! Sign up here on our website or at the boxoffice.

Check Logan Luxury Theatre for all the latest information

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Covid-19 Hits the Area

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Image from CDC website

The state of South Dakota has a website that has more information about the virus, COVID.sd.gov.

UPDATED (March 13th, 2020 – throughout day) – The following events in the area have had changes due to the virus:

  • Dell Rapids update for March 16th – 20th:
    • Upon recommendation from the Governor’s Office, and in conjunction with spring break, DRPS will be closed March 16-20.  At this time, we intend to open on March 23, however, the situation could change based on further recommendations. In the event our closure lasts longer than anticipated, students were sent home with district-issued devices.
    • Teachers will report next week, and we intend to provide basic, remote learning options for all grade levels on Tuesday and Wednesday.  The lessons and activities are not mandated, rather they will provide a valuable experience for staff, students and parents. Any feedback you can provide our staff will be helpful and this will be the first “test run” for most teachers.
    • I realize this type of closure makes it difficult for families who depend on the school lunch program.  We will be providing “grab and go” lunches in both the middle (south) and elementary school lobbies on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Any student can come between 11:30-12:15 and utilize their traditional form of lunch payment.  If you would benefit from a delivered lunch, this will be an option as well.  A brief survey will be distributed this weekend, allowing us to get an estimated headcount and arrange deliveries.
    • We will continue to provide COVID-19 updates on the district web site and Facebook page. Our Brightarrow notification system is having technical issues, therefore, I may not be able to alert you to new notifications.
    • Thank you for your patience this afternoon.  I wanted to due diligence on the situation and felt all options needed to be explored.  I want nothing more than to see all my students back safe and healthy on March 23!   –Dr. Summer Schultz
  • Dell Rapids St. Mary School update for March 16th – 20th:
    • Following the recommendation of Governor Noem, St. Mary will be closed next week Monday-Wednesday in addition to Thursday and Friday’s planned Spring Break. No students shall report to buildings during this time. St. Mary staff will report at normal hours on Monday. These days will be treated the same as In-Service Days in that there will be no educational requirements during this time.
    • Due to next week’s closure, we are planning to have school on Monday, March 23. This was a scheduled off day but due to these changes we will be adding it as an educational day. We would encourage parents to not change plans that were already scheduled on this day off.
    • Our staff will be using next week to prepare for the potential for online learning in the event of a long-term closure. More information will be communicated with you next week as that plan starts to take shape.
    • A plan for Parent-Teacher Conferences will be made next week as well. We are hoping to keep them on Wednesday with teleconferencing, but need to do more research into what that can look like.
  • The Dell Rapids Medical Group and Hospital is requiring patients to call before going to the hospital. Please follow this request to keep our community and hospital staff safe.
  • At the request of Governor Noem, the remainder of the SDHSAA Class B Girls Basketball tournament is postponed. In addition, all SDHSAA state basketball tournaments for next weekend, along with the Visual Arts competition, are also postponed. The Student Council Convention, all Region music contests, and All-State Band scheduled for later this month are cancelled.This is a difficult decision and comes amid constant conversation and information sharing between the SDHSAA, the Governor’s Office, and the Department of Health. We will evaluate the future of the postponed events in concert with those same entities. The safety of everyone involved is our foremost concern, followed by exploring all options to provide the student-athlete with the opportunity to finish their season.We thank everyone for their patience and understanding in a very difficult time, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.Dan Swartos, SDHSAA Executive Director
  • DSU is postponing, moving to virtual, or cancelling all events through April 13. This precautionary measure is to lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure to the university community. Updates are available on dsu.edu regarding specific events.


UPDATED (March 12th, 2020 – 10:00 p.m.) – Here is an updated announcement from the Dell Rapids and Dell Rapids St Mary Schools:

DRSM School Announcement

UPDATED (March 12th, 2020 – throughout day) – The following events in the area have had changes due to the virus:

  • The Dell Rapids Middle School choir’s National Anthem performance at the Sioux Falls Stampede game scheduled for March 27th has been cancelled due to the hockey league suspending games.
  • The Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library has posted this update to their Facebook Page:
    In effort to protect our patrons and staff from the continuing spread of influenza and the rapid spread of COVID-19, the library has been and will be implementing the following changes immediately:

    • ALL library programming is cancelled through the month of April. You can still join us online TUESDAY mornings at 9:00 AM for our Storytime Live on Facebook.
    • All stuffed animals and toys have been pulled from the children’s area, cleaned and stored until further notice.
    • All library surfaces and computers are being cleaned daily.We are so sad to have to cancel our library programs but the health and safety of our patrons and staff are the most important thing to us. We are looking forward to finding new and creative ways to reach out to everyone online via Facebook Live and other social media outlets.We are still OPEN to the public, but will NOT be having any programming events until further notice.Please stay tuned for any further updates.
  • The 2019-20 Big Sioux Youth Basketball League (Harrisburg) tournaments have been cancelled. This includes the 2nd Grade Boys and 2nd-6th Grade Girls Tournaments that were scheduled to be played on Mar 14 and the 3rd-6th Grade Boys Tournaments that were scheduled to be played on Mar 20-21. Tournament games will not be rescheduled.
  • The SDHSAA has implemented a limited ticket policy for the the girls State B Tournament in Spearfish starting with tonight’s session.
  • The South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association has officially canceled the AAU youth regional tourney on Saturday at the Corn Palace and the youth state tourney on March 28-29 in Rapid City
  • Mayor Paul Ten Haken of the City of Sioux Falls is declaring a state of emergency in Sioux Falls as a result of coronavirus outbreak.  This emergency limits all large gatherings of 250 people or more in Sioux Falls for the next 14 days at city-owned facilities.
  • All public universities in South Dakota will extend their spring break by one week to Friday, March 22nd and cancel non-essential travel
  • Dakota Wesleyan University will be extending spring break for students through Tuesday, March 17. All classes currently being delivered face-to-face will transition to an online format beginning on Wednesday, March 18. The anticipated date for resumption of face-to-face course delivery is Monday, March 30.
  • The NAIA has cancelled the men’s and women’s national basketball tournaments.  The men were playing at the Sanford Pentagon, and the women were playing in Sioux City.
  • The Indoor Football League (Sioux Falls Storm play in this league) will suspend its season following games Saturday
  • The NCAA has cancelled all winter and spring sports championships.


Original Story (March 11th, 2020) – As the Covid-19 virus spreads across the country and globe, the virus has now reached South Dakota and the area.  The South Dakota Department of Health confirmed five positive tests on Tuesday, March 10th and three more on Wednesday, March 11th.  The state has had 27 tests come back negative with 11 more pending tests.  There has also been one death in South Dakota from a positive test in Pennington County.

Minnehaha County has three of the eight positive tests as of Wednesday.  The West Central School District closed their schools on Wednesday and they will remain closed until Monday, March 16th for deep cleaning.  Augustana University in Sioux Falls is extending its spring break for students until Friday, March 20th.  Several events in Sioux Falls have also had change of plans.  The Men’s NAIA Division II National Basketball Tournament being held at the Sanford Pentagon will be limited to immediate family and essential personnel only.  No fans will be allowed to attend the games.  The same is true for the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships at the Premier Center in Sioux Falls as well as the Women’s NAIA Division II National Basketball Tournament being held in Sioux City.

Dell Rapids and Dell Rapids St Mary schools have not made any announcements of school closings as of now, but they are constantly monitoring the situation in the state.  Dr. Summer Schultz sent an email Wednesday evening, which is shown at the bottom of this page.

Also as of Wednesday afternoon, Executive Director of the South Dakota High School Activities Association Dan Swartos has said the state basketball tournaments will play as planned without restrictions.  The girls class B tournament will be held in Spearfish March 12th – 14th.  The boys class B, girls and boys class A, and girls and boys class AA tournaments will be held March 19th – 21st.   Swartos did mention in a release that they will continue work with the state agencies to monitor and continually reassess the situation.

Experts have said that people should be implementing social distancing/avoid large crowds, have good hygiene which includes washing hands for at least 20 seconds and wash them often, do cleaning of their surroundings, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and if you’re feeling sick to stay home.  The state of South Dakota has a website that has more information about the virus, COVID.sd.gov.

DRHS Covid-19 Email - 3-11-20

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Quarrier Boys Heading Back to State Tournament

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Despite having only two made field goals in the last 12 minutes of the game, the Dell Rapids Quarriers held off the Vermillion Tanagers for a 52-45 win in the SoDak 16 on Tuesday, March 10th at the Sanford Pentagon.  The win gives the Quarriers a birth into the boys 2020 South Dakota Class A State Tournament March 19th – 21st in Rapid City.

It was Vermillion who held an early three-point lead at 5-2 with 5:48 in the first quarter after a made basket by Noah Gilbertson.  Dell Rapids scored the next five points to take a 7-5 lead.  The Tanagers responded with a 4-0 run for a 9-7 lead with 2:03 to play.  That was the last lead of the game for Vermillion.  Drew Van Regenmorter knocked down a three point shot moments later, and Dell Rapids ended the first quarter leading 10-9.  The Quarriers got into an offensive groove early in the second quarter by going on an 8-2 run.  Logan Ellingson made two free throws with 5:07 to play to extend the Quarrier lead to 18-11.  The lead grew to 11 after a made basket by Coby Maeschen with 1:41 to go in the half.  The Quarriers led 25-14 at that point and led 28-20 at halftime.

Dell Rapids was able to maintain a lead of seven points or more throughout the third quarter.  In fact the lead grew to 12 points after a made three-point shot with Van Regenmorter with 4:07 to play in the quarter and two made free throws by Landon Ruesink with 3:51 to go.  Both teams then went cold.  Neither team made another point over the last 3:51 of the third quarter, and Dell Rapids held a 40-28 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Van Regenmorter pushed the Quarrier lead to a game-high 14 points with 7:15 to play in the game after a pair of made free throws.  Vermillion then put together a comeback bid.  The Tanagers went on a 15-2 run over the next four plus minutes to pull within a point at 44-43 with 3:31 to go.  Van Regenmorter gave the Quarriers their first made field goal in nine minutes with 3:09 to play to push the Dell Rapids lead to 46-43.  Dell Rapids was able to knock down three more free throws over the next couple of minutes to make the score 49-45 with :29 to play.  After a missed free throw by Vermillion and an offensive rebound, Maeschen made a key block and rebound which led to a fast break basket by Connor Rentz with :19 to play to seal the victory for the Quarriers.

Dell Rapids finished the game shooting 45% (17-38) from the field, 27% (4-15) from three-point area, and 64% (14-22) from the free-throw line.  They had 31 total rebounds and 13 turnovers.

Three players finished in double figures.  Van Regenmorter finished with a game-high 13 points along with nine rebounds and four assists.  Ruesink had 12 points off the bench.  Colin Rentz had 11 points and five rebounds.

The Quarriers will enter the state tournament has the #7 seed.  Their first game will be against #2 Sioux Valley on Thursday, March 19th.  Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ct / 3:00 p.m. mt in the Ice Arena at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City.

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