CONGRATULATIONS to Rorie and Camden on placing in the top twenty at Region 2 A Cross Country. They will now compete at the SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet in Huron at Broadland Creek Golf Course on October 25th! Camden's race time is at Noon, and Rorie's race time is at 1:30 PM. SDHSAA Cross Country State Information can be found here - https://sdhsaa.com/activity/cross-country-championships/ Go Rorie and Camden! #QuarrierPride
Good luck to our Cross Country team TODAY at the Region 2 A Cross Country meet in Garretson at River Ridge Golf Course. Start times - 2 PM - Varsity Girls, 2:30 PM Varsity Boys, 3 PM JV Girls, and 3:30 PM JV Boys. Go Quarriers!
Dak XII Tournament time for our High School Volleyball team. The tournament starts at 9 AM at Elk Point-Jefferson High School on October 18th. Dell Rapids will play the winner of Vermillion and Tri-Valley in the second round. Admission: $10 for Adults / $5 for Students (all day price). Livestream - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/elkpoint-jefferson-high-school-elk-point-sd
BIG day today for our soccer team, headed west to play St. Thomas More in Rapid City. Game time is 3 PM MT/4 PM CST. If you can't make the game, please use the following link to cheer on Taylor and Leighton - https://www.youtube.com/live/3LbOJ6ekNgo?feature=shared
Good luck to Taylor and Leighton as they head west on Tuesday to participate in the SDHSAA Soccer Quarterfinals vs. St. Thomas More. Game time is 4 PM CST/ 3 PM Mountain Time. Good luck, girls!
Dell Rapids School District wants to thank Build Dakota and Keloland news for presenting and covering career exploration and scholarship opportunities for our high school juniors and seniors. #quarrierpride
Congratulations to the following students on being selected to perform at All-State Choir at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on November 1st at 7:00 PM.
Grace (4 year All-State member), Hannah, Auhbree, Paislee, Dylan, Leighton, Asher, Dylan, and alternate Austyn!
Grace (4 year All-State member), Hannah, Auhbree, Paislee, Dylan, Leighton, Asher, Dylan, and alternate Austyn!
Dell Rapids Home Events 9/29-10/4
10/2 HS Volleyball v. Vermillion
4:30 PM C game with JV and Varsity to follow.
PINK NIGHT!
Tickets - Cash and Card payments accepted. Buy your ticket early here - https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202410140602430066430711ff73646/checkout
10/3 HS Football v. West Central
7 PM Varsity Kickoff
Little Quarrier Cheer performs at halftime! Senior Night for Boys Golf, Cross Country, and Girls Soccer at halftime!
Tickets - Cash and Card payments accepted. Buy your ticket early here -
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250212102426382e0b2fb9cc75c4f/checkout
10/4 JV Volleyball Tournament
9 AM Start time
Cash payment only for tickets
10/2 HS Volleyball v. Vermillion
4:30 PM C game with JV and Varsity to follow.
PINK NIGHT!
Tickets - Cash and Card payments accepted. Buy your ticket early here - https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202410140602430066430711ff73646/checkout
10/3 HS Football v. West Central
7 PM Varsity Kickoff
Little Quarrier Cheer performs at halftime! Senior Night for Boys Golf, Cross Country, and Girls Soccer at halftime!
Tickets - Cash and Card payments accepted. Buy your ticket early here -
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250212102426382e0b2fb9cc75c4f/checkout
10/4 JV Volleyball Tournament
9 AM Start time
Cash payment only for tickets
Mr. Michalscheck is the Excel Belt winner this week. Thank you for the dedication to our vocal students in so many more ways than just the classroom. #empowertoexcel
High School Announcements for September 25, 2025
Happy Birthday Kaitlyn F!
Lunch today: French Toast Sticks or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lunch tomorrow: Taco Burger or Cheesy Pizza
For those interested in participating in this year's One Act, please fill out the sign-up form at https://bigsiouxmedia.com/dell-rapids/one-act-2025/ by September 30th. Thank you!
Culture Club meets in Profe Hauger's room every Friday during lunch. All are welcome!
Want to make friends, grow in faith, and serve others? Join IMPACT every Wednesday at lunch in Mr. Schulte’s room
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King & Queen - Ryan Baker and Taylor Schmidt!
PINZ has agreed to host an event after the football game on Friday night. Two hours of cosmic bowling from 9:00-11:00, along with free nachos, popcorn, and pop donated by the Dell Rapids Lions Club. The cost for this event is $5.00 per student.
HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK!!! Show your school spirit with the following dress-up days:
• Thursday September 25: Pop the Pig! Dress up as Grill Dad or Soccer Mom
Activity: Staff and students grill out-food eating contest at lunch
• Friday- QUARRIER SPIRIT DAY!!
Activity: Float building, Outside Games, Parade at 1:00
Dig Pink Volleyball - The annual Dig Pink night for DRHS Volleyball will be on Thursday, October 2nd. Shirt and sweatshirt orders are due no later than Monday, September 15th. Use the following link to access the online store: https://dellrapidsvballpink2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
JUNIORS: You are responsible for hosting the After Prom on April 11th 2026. You are also responsible for raising money to put on a great After Prom, which includes arranging food, gifts and entertainment for all Prom goers. This year, the 5th Annual Dells December Classic will be held on Sunday, December 7th. Put it in your calendars! ALL the proceeds from this event go to the Junior Class and any leftover funds not used for the After Prom remains with the Junior class to use as they please. THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN! You were sent an email that will be sent to all Junior parents with more information and how you can sign up to help.
Seniors - please see Mrs. Ruesink if you would like to attend Post High Planning Days at Augustana on Wednesday, September 30. We plan to leave school at 8:30 and will return by lunch. This is an opportunity to visit several post-secondary institutions and ask questions about admission, majors, scholarships, etc.
Link below shows the Southeast Technical College for career exploration events and camps throughout the year.
Southeast Technical College Career Exploration Dates
The Dell Rapids High School Band competed at Parker last Friday for their first event of the marching season.
Happy Birthday Kaitlyn F!
Lunch today: French Toast Sticks or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lunch tomorrow: Taco Burger or Cheesy Pizza
For those interested in participating in this year's One Act, please fill out the sign-up form at https://bigsiouxmedia.com/dell-rapids/one-act-2025/ by September 30th. Thank you!
Culture Club meets in Profe Hauger's room every Friday during lunch. All are welcome!
Want to make friends, grow in faith, and serve others? Join IMPACT every Wednesday at lunch in Mr. Schulte’s room
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King & Queen - Ryan Baker and Taylor Schmidt!
PINZ has agreed to host an event after the football game on Friday night. Two hours of cosmic bowling from 9:00-11:00, along with free nachos, popcorn, and pop donated by the Dell Rapids Lions Club. The cost for this event is $5.00 per student.
HOMECOMING IS THIS WEEK!!! Show your school spirit with the following dress-up days:
• Thursday September 25: Pop the Pig! Dress up as Grill Dad or Soccer Mom
Activity: Staff and students grill out-food eating contest at lunch
• Friday- QUARRIER SPIRIT DAY!!
Activity: Float building, Outside Games, Parade at 1:00
Dig Pink Volleyball - The annual Dig Pink night for DRHS Volleyball will be on Thursday, October 2nd. Shirt and sweatshirt orders are due no later than Monday, September 15th. Use the following link to access the online store: https://dellrapidsvballpink2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
JUNIORS: You are responsible for hosting the After Prom on April 11th 2026. You are also responsible for raising money to put on a great After Prom, which includes arranging food, gifts and entertainment for all Prom goers. This year, the 5th Annual Dells December Classic will be held on Sunday, December 7th. Put it in your calendars! ALL the proceeds from this event go to the Junior Class and any leftover funds not used for the After Prom remains with the Junior class to use as they please. THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN! You were sent an email that will be sent to all Junior parents with more information and how you can sign up to help.
Seniors - please see Mrs. Ruesink if you would like to attend Post High Planning Days at Augustana on Wednesday, September 30. We plan to leave school at 8:30 and will return by lunch. This is an opportunity to visit several post-secondary institutions and ask questions about admission, majors, scholarships, etc.
Link below shows the Southeast Technical College for career exploration events and camps throughout the year.
Southeast Technical College Career Exploration Dates
The Dell Rapids High School Band competed at Parker last Friday for their first event of the marching season.
We are excited to host Tri-Valley on Friday at 7 PM for our Homecoming Football Game. Please check out the graphic for ticket information. You can pre-purchase tickets using the QR code! Cash ticket purchases are accepted.
We are excited to host Tri-Valley on Friday at 7 PM for our Homecoming Football Game. Please check out the graphic for ticket information. You can pre-purchase tickets using the QR code! Cash ticket purchases are accepted.
The Dell Rapids Quarrier Football team is home tonight at 7 PM. If you would like to get through the ticket line faster, you can pre-purchase tickets here - https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250212102131092003be7e7153f4a/checkout and we are accepting debit/credit cards this year!
We also accept cash and activity passes.
The booster club is hosting a kick-off tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
We also accept cash and activity passes.
The booster club is hosting a kick-off tonight from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Shoutout Kevin Gansz from the Siouxland Heritage Museums and Mr. Schulte for the Civil War Soldier outreach program! #history #DRQuarriers
Dell Rapids! Get out and support your Quarriers and Cardinals at Homecoming 2025!
Food trucks near the football field before each game!
St. Mary Kickoff - 4:30 PM
Dell Rapids Kickoff - 7 PM
Food trucks near the football field before each game!
St. Mary Kickoff - 4:30 PM
Dell Rapids Kickoff - 7 PM
Dell Rapids Elementary Donuts with Grandparents at Grandparents Day.
Work before Play. Go Quarriers!!
Mark Your Calendar
Lunchtime Solutions is helping DRES celebrate Grandparents Day. Grandparents or other senior loved ones are invited to join their grandchildren on Wednesday, September 10th for breakfast, 8:05 am – 8:30 am. The cost will be $2.75 for adults with the adult meal price charged to the student’s lunch account (student price - $2.05). An informational flyer will be sent home with students.
Mrs. Merkwan, principal
We are excited to welcome another football season in Dell Rapids. We are again opening our doors to the St. Mary’s football team, who will be sharing our football field for their games. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate our Quarrier spirit by being gracious hosts.
To ensure the field and bleachers are in top shape for all games, we kindly ask for your cooperation with a few guidelines. First, please make sure all blankets and tarps are removed from the bleachers immediately after each game. This will allow us to prepare the seating area for both our games and those hosted by St. Mary’s.
Additionally, we request that blankets and tarps not be placed on the bleachers until the day of the game that week, and vehicles do not enter our small parking lot next to the field until after the completion of the school day at 3:30 PM. The field will be open from 7 AM until 4 PM to place blankets/tarps. This will help us maintain a clean and organized environment for everyone.
St. Mary first home game is September 5th.
Dell Rapids first home game is September 19th.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Let’s work together to make this season memorable for all teams involved! Enjoy the Journey!! Go Quarriers!!
To ensure the field and bleachers are in top shape for all games, we kindly ask for your cooperation with a few guidelines. First, please make sure all blankets and tarps are removed from the bleachers immediately after each game. This will allow us to prepare the seating area for both our games and those hosted by St. Mary’s.
Additionally, we request that blankets and tarps not be placed on the bleachers until the day of the game that week, and vehicles do not enter our small parking lot next to the field until after the completion of the school day at 3:30 PM. The field will be open from 7 AM until 4 PM to place blankets/tarps. This will help us maintain a clean and organized environment for everyone.
St. Mary first home game is September 5th.
Dell Rapids first home game is September 19th.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Let’s work together to make this season memorable for all teams involved! Enjoy the Journey!! Go Quarriers!!
DRMS Announcements
Lunch today will be: French Toast Sticks with Eggs or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lunch tomorrow will be: Taco Burger or Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Happy Birthday to Blake Mommer!
Attention 7th and 8th graders if you would like to read morning announcements, please sign up in the office.
Middle School photos will be taken today. All students and staff are required to take a photo for ID purposes. Ordering info will be sent home from the photographer. We will call your room when it is your turn. Thanks.
*Picture retakes are schedule for September 17th.
Good Luck to the golfers as they travel to Madison today starting at 10am.
7th and 8th grade volleyball practice starts today at 3:30 in the MS gym.
Joke of the Day:
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Because they use honeycombs
Have an awesome first day of school!!
Lunch today will be: French Toast Sticks with Eggs or Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Lunch tomorrow will be: Taco Burger or Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Happy Birthday to Blake Mommer!
Attention 7th and 8th graders if you would like to read morning announcements, please sign up in the office.
Middle School photos will be taken today. All students and staff are required to take a photo for ID purposes. Ordering info will be sent home from the photographer. We will call your room when it is your turn. Thanks.
*Picture retakes are schedule for September 17th.
Good Luck to the golfers as they travel to Madison today starting at 10am.
7th and 8th grade volleyball practice starts today at 3:30 in the MS gym.
Joke of the Day:
Why do bees have sticky hair?
Because they use honeycombs
Have an awesome first day of school!!
