Congrats to all FFA members on a very successful first contest!
Their results are listed below:
Ag Mechanics 7th out of 29 teams
Mitch - 17th
Mac - 26th
Tyler - 31st
Bentley - 43rd
David - 83rd
Mason - 98th
Agronomy 15th out of 25 teams
Maddox - 19th
Jes - 44th
Mason - 54th
Floriculture 13th out of 35 teams
Charissa -1st
Libby -60th
Shyanna - 67th
Food Science 7th out of 17 teams
Ellyse - 21st
Joseph - 22nd
Rance - 37th
ReNae - 48th
Horse Evaluation 6th out of 27 teams
Morgan - 16th
Emily - 19th
Katelynn - 34th
Emerson - 39th
Livestock Judging 9th out of 29 teams
Carter - 28th
Taylor - 33rd
Bo - 40th
Jack - 44th
Max - 75th
Jaxon - 81st
Meats Evaluation 15th out of 20 teams
Leo -8th
Morgan -49th
Milk Quality 21st out of 25 teams
Lacy - 72nd
Wyatt - 82nd
Jakoby - 92nd
Ike -participant
Natural Resources 27th out of 32 teams
Matthew - 41st
Poultry 6th out of 22 teams
Abby - 8th
Claire - 11th
Riki - 44th
Ellie - 49th
Vet Science 18th out of 32 teams
Naomi - 54th
Aubree - 59th
Ella - 70th
Grace - 71st
Savannah - 77th
Ava - 117th
Abby - 130th
Their results are listed below:
Ag Mechanics 7th out of 29 teams
Mitch - 17th
Mac - 26th
Tyler - 31st
Bentley - 43rd
David - 83rd
Mason - 98th
Agronomy 15th out of 25 teams
Maddox - 19th
Jes - 44th
Mason - 54th
Floriculture 13th out of 35 teams
Charissa -1st
Libby -60th
Shyanna - 67th
Food Science 7th out of 17 teams
Ellyse - 21st
Joseph - 22nd
Rance - 37th
ReNae - 48th
Horse Evaluation 6th out of 27 teams
Morgan - 16th
Emily - 19th
Katelynn - 34th
Emerson - 39th
Livestock Judging 9th out of 29 teams
Carter - 28th
Taylor - 33rd
Bo - 40th
Jack - 44th
Max - 75th
Jaxon - 81st
Meats Evaluation 15th out of 20 teams
Leo -8th
Morgan -49th
Milk Quality 21st out of 25 teams
Lacy - 72nd
Wyatt - 82nd
Jakoby - 92nd
Ike -participant
Natural Resources 27th out of 32 teams
Matthew - 41st
Poultry 6th out of 22 teams
Abby - 8th
Claire - 11th
Riki - 44th
Ellie - 49th
Vet Science 18th out of 32 teams
Naomi - 54th
Aubree - 59th
Ella - 70th
Grace - 71st
Savannah - 77th
Ava - 117th
Abby - 130th
Gregory is hosting the Tri-city band festival on Monday, March 9th. The concert is at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The guest conductor this year is Nick Ries from the Rapid City school system.
Gregory students will need their red band polos with black or khaki pants and need to bring a dozen bars/cookies for the day.
Gregory students will need their red band polos with black or khaki pants and need to bring a dozen bars/cookies for the day.
Papa Murphy's & Junior Class Pizza Delivery *TOMORROW* 3/5 from 3PM- 6:30PM in the cafeteria at school.
Region 5B Boys Basketball Tournament vs Corsica Stickney Jaguars
https://www.youtube.com/live/b0ai0rlRz38?si=ehSViXS7MO-EGJuK
17th Annual SDMEA Elementary Festival Choir
https://www.youtube.com/live/wcOFFn2cPtw?si=cKYsFnST5Nke5Qin
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
It is Read Across America Week here at school. It's a week dedicated to celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading. Reading is a passion of mine. I have a minor in K12 Reading from BHSU. I believe it to be one of the most important skills we can give our youth. Anyone who becomes a good reader has the ability to educate themselves on any subject they choose. Reading also has lasting effects. Some effects are immediate, and others take time for us to notice. Here are a few statistics about the benefits of reading:
Reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68%, making it one of the most effective quick ways to relax (University of Sussex study, widely cited in reading benefits research).
People who regularly read books live an average of 23 months longer than those who don't read at all, even after accounting for factors like education, income, and health (landmark Yale School of Public Health study).
Regular reading (as a mentally stimulating activity) significantly slows cognitive decline in older age, helping protect against memory loss and dementia (supported by multiple studies, including a 14-year Neurology Journal analysis).
Children who start reading for pleasure early in life show better cognitive performance, stronger mental health, and improved brain structure in adolescence (large-scale University of Cambridge study of over 10,000 young people).
Reading fiction can increase empathy and emotional intelligence, with literary fiction specifically enhancing "theory of mind" skills (better understanding others' perspectives), according to research in Science Journal.
Strong early reading habits and enjoyment correlate with higher academic success across subjects like English, math, and science, and even outweigh parental education or socioeconomic background as a predictor of long-term achievement (findings from organizations like the National Literacy Trust and International Assessments).
Reading for pleasure supports better mental wellbeing overall—44% of regular readers report it improves their mental health, compared to just 23% of non-readers (Reading Agency Research).
Dr. Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Reading is wonderful! It can reduce stress, teach you something new, take us to another world, and even prolong life!
Take some time to read with your kids. Let them see YOU reading. Lead by example! It is one of the greatest gifts you can give a young person!
Comment below what book you are currently reading or a great book you recommend other people check out!
Challenge for the week: Read a book!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a book-filled week!
It is Read Across America Week here at school. It's a week dedicated to celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading. Reading is a passion of mine. I have a minor in K12 Reading from BHSU. I believe it to be one of the most important skills we can give our youth. Anyone who becomes a good reader has the ability to educate themselves on any subject they choose. Reading also has lasting effects. Some effects are immediate, and others take time for us to notice. Here are a few statistics about the benefits of reading:
Reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68%, making it one of the most effective quick ways to relax (University of Sussex study, widely cited in reading benefits research).
People who regularly read books live an average of 23 months longer than those who don't read at all, even after accounting for factors like education, income, and health (landmark Yale School of Public Health study).
Regular reading (as a mentally stimulating activity) significantly slows cognitive decline in older age, helping protect against memory loss and dementia (supported by multiple studies, including a 14-year Neurology Journal analysis).
Children who start reading for pleasure early in life show better cognitive performance, stronger mental health, and improved brain structure in adolescence (large-scale University of Cambridge study of over 10,000 young people).
Reading fiction can increase empathy and emotional intelligence, with literary fiction specifically enhancing "theory of mind" skills (better understanding others' perspectives), according to research in Science Journal.
Strong early reading habits and enjoyment correlate with higher academic success across subjects like English, math, and science, and even outweigh parental education or socioeconomic background as a predictor of long-term achievement (findings from organizations like the National Literacy Trust and International Assessments).
Reading for pleasure supports better mental wellbeing overall—44% of regular readers report it improves their mental health, compared to just 23% of non-readers (Reading Agency Research).
Dr. Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Reading is wonderful! It can reduce stress, teach you something new, take us to another world, and even prolong life!
Take some time to read with your kids. Let them see YOU reading. Lead by example! It is one of the greatest gifts you can give a young person!
Comment below what book you are currently reading or a great book you recommend other people check out!
Challenge for the week: Read a book!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla!
Have a book-filled week!
Please join the SDMEA Elementary Festival Choir this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in Gregory at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium, as 150 kids from 7 area schools join as one. Live stream available on Gregory Gorillas Live!
Friday, February 27th
Tonights boys basketball games will be in Armour starting with JV at 6:30 followed by Varsity.
Stay up to date with our wrestlers progress at state here: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/wrestling-livestreams
Tonights boys basketball games will be in Armour starting with JV at 6:30 followed by Varsity.
Stay up to date with our wrestlers progress at state here: https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/sports/wrestling-livestreams
Region 5B semi finals- Gregory Girls Basketball vs Corsica Stickney Jaguars
https://www.youtube.com/live/XR9j1OKzTwM?si=Pn2iRodIkPOnHtXA
Tonight, February 26th, Girls are heading to the Mitchel Corn Palace to play Corsica-Stickney at 7:30pm
You can watch them here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XR9j1OKzTwM
You can watch them here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XR9j1OKzTwM
Three Gregory Middle Schoolers Headed to Middle School All-State Band
The 27th Annual Middle School All-State Band will be held March 6–7 at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. Students from across the state audition by performing a variety of scales and etudes and are selected by a panel of judges.
Representing Gregory Middle School this year are eighth graders Hadley Braun (trumpet) and Gracelyn Lanz (percussion), along with sixth grader Ian Opp (French horn). The trio will have the opportunity to perform alongside other outstanding young musicians from around the state.
Students selected for All-State are divided into two groups: the Honor Band and the Festival Band. This year, the Honor Band will be conducted by Mr. Jason Rygg, Head Band Director at George McGovern Middle School in Sioux Falls. Ian, Hadley, and Gracelyn were all selected for the Honor Band, the top auditioned ensemble.
The concert will be held Saturday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center.
The 27th Annual Middle School All-State Band will be held March 6–7 at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. Students from across the state audition by performing a variety of scales and etudes and are selected by a panel of judges.
Representing Gregory Middle School this year are eighth graders Hadley Braun (trumpet) and Gracelyn Lanz (percussion), along with sixth grader Ian Opp (French horn). The trio will have the opportunity to perform alongside other outstanding young musicians from around the state.
Students selected for All-State are divided into two groups: the Honor Band and the Festival Band. This year, the Honor Band will be conducted by Mr. Jason Rygg, Head Band Director at George McGovern Middle School in Sioux Falls. Ian, Hadley, and Gracelyn were all selected for the Honor Band, the top auditioned ensemble.
The concert will be held Saturday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center.
Next week we will be celebrating Read Across America!
Dr. Seuss's birthday is March 2nd followed by the national reading week.
Each day we will dress up & read a good book!
Students will have their name entered into a drawing for a 3D shop gift card, each day they are dressed in theme; elementary students sign up in class, MS & HS students stop in the office if you are dressed up each day.
Dr. Seuss's birthday is March 2nd followed by the national reading week.
Each day we will dress up & read a good book!
Students will have their name entered into a drawing for a 3D shop gift card, each day they are dressed in theme; elementary students sign up in class, MS & HS students stop in the office if you are dressed up each day.
Congratulations to our B/G Storm Wrestlers who have secured their place at the state meet this weekend in Sioux Falls: Eli, Mason, Daytona, Dale, Dane, and Reed! Do your best and have a blast while you compete this weekend. A huge thank you to our coaches who have dedicated their time to teach and guide our wrestlers throughout the season.
Girls Basketball vs Lower Brule Sioux
https://www.youtube.com/live/UF_7ETGIF0s?si=bhYqGVIOHbYTKmBa
FFA is hosting a dance workshop for high school students on Saturday, February 28th.
Two individual records have been broken this season for the B/G Storm Wrestling Team. Reed holds the season reversal record with 49 reversals, previously 46, and his season is not over yet! Dale holds the season escapes record with 50 escapes, previously 48, and he will also have a chance to increase this number.
Congratulations to Dale & Reed on breaking these records during the 25/26 B/G Storm Wrestling Season!
Congratulations to Dale & Reed on breaking these records during the 25/26 B/G Storm Wrestling Season!
We host the first girl's region game tonight, Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00pm in the Gregory Memorial Auditorium. $6 for adults, $4 for students, NO activity passes.
B/G Storm Wrestling state send-off pep rally tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 25th, at 8:15 AM in the school gym. All are welcome to attend!
Gorilla Gathering message for the week:
I enjoy watching greatness in whatever form that may take. Because of this, I always enjoy watching the Olympics. This Olympics had a bunch of cool stories involved.
First, we had a speed skater named Jordan Stolz. He is from the same small town in Wisonsin as my uncle. It's very cool to see and hear how invested the whole town was in his success.
Then, we had two very cool stories in USA Hockey. The women's team won gold in an overtime victory. Then the men's team won gold in an overtime victory! This was exactly 46 years to the day since "The Miracle on Ice." That was the last US mens hockey team to win the gold. This was of course followed by a host of interviews and montage videos of those teams. I love listening to post-game interviews. It tells you a lot about a person and their character.
But USA Hockey does this better than any other sport. I watched at least a dozen interviews of men's and women's hockey. And I noticed 2 things throughout all of the interviews.
1) No matter what the question was, even if it was about how they scored the winning goal, the first words out of the player's mouth was praise for their teammates.
2) The very next thing they all said was how proud they were to be Americans.
They never said we didn't have problems. They didn't say we don't have to fix things.
But they did say they were proud of where they come from and how happy they are to be from the United States. Then, if you kept watching, you would see Every. Single. Player. Sing the National Anthem at the top of their lungs! One of them did his interview while missing 2 of his teeth and a still-bloody mouth! In his interview about his golden goal, Jack Hughs said,
"This is all about our country right now. I love the USA. I love my teammates. It’s unbelievable. The U.S. are a hockey brotherhood. It’s so strong and we had so much support from ex-players. I’m so proud to be American today... We’re so proud to be American. Tonight was all for the country."
We can take a lesson from these men and women. This week, and always, when you hear our National Anthem or our school song, sing loud! Sing proud! This does not mean that our town or country are perfect. It just means you are proud of where you come from and the things we can accomplish together!
Challenge for the week: Sing along to the songs that represent us all! Do it with pride!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla! (And an American!)
Have a great week!
I enjoy watching greatness in whatever form that may take. Because of this, I always enjoy watching the Olympics. This Olympics had a bunch of cool stories involved.
First, we had a speed skater named Jordan Stolz. He is from the same small town in Wisonsin as my uncle. It's very cool to see and hear how invested the whole town was in his success.
Then, we had two very cool stories in USA Hockey. The women's team won gold in an overtime victory. Then the men's team won gold in an overtime victory! This was exactly 46 years to the day since "The Miracle on Ice." That was the last US mens hockey team to win the gold. This was of course followed by a host of interviews and montage videos of those teams. I love listening to post-game interviews. It tells you a lot about a person and their character.
But USA Hockey does this better than any other sport. I watched at least a dozen interviews of men's and women's hockey. And I noticed 2 things throughout all of the interviews.
1) No matter what the question was, even if it was about how they scored the winning goal, the first words out of the player's mouth was praise for their teammates.
2) The very next thing they all said was how proud they were to be Americans.
They never said we didn't have problems. They didn't say we don't have to fix things.
But they did say they were proud of where they come from and how happy they are to be from the United States. Then, if you kept watching, you would see Every. Single. Player. Sing the National Anthem at the top of their lungs! One of them did his interview while missing 2 of his teeth and a still-bloody mouth! In his interview about his golden goal, Jack Hughs said,
"This is all about our country right now. I love the USA. I love my teammates. It’s unbelievable. The U.S. are a hockey brotherhood. It’s so strong and we had so much support from ex-players. I’m so proud to be American today... We’re so proud to be American. Tonight was all for the country."
We can take a lesson from these men and women. This week, and always, when you hear our National Anthem or our school song, sing loud! Sing proud! This does not mean that our town or country are perfect. It just means you are proud of where you come from and the things we can accomplish together!
Challenge for the week: Sing along to the songs that represent us all! Do it with pride!
Every day is a great day to be a Gorilla! (And an American!)
Have a great week!
Boys Varsity vs Bon Home Cavaliers
https://www.youtube.com/live/WchAhvM_XlM?si=IOWSDDBXRK49Y5ru