School Year Highlights!
Welding and Fabrication
Michael and Tigh headed the fabrication of a go kart from the ground up. These students planned and budgeted, learned automotive fundamentals, small engine basics, precision in measuring and tube bending, welding and mechanical assembly.
Logan and Chays welded a pickup flatbed for Logan's pickup. These students cut out all the parts and components in house using the laser table and welded everything themselves. It is off to get powder coated and they will finish up with wiring and install this summer.
School Year Highlights
Individual Projects
1st year woodworking projects- cutting boards
Riley- Classic Pickup Grill
Lane- LED Sign
Ellis-Classic Pickup Center Console
Riley- Dresser
Yesterday we kicked off the Summer Reading Program at the Warner School. This year the theme is Unearth a Story. The children enjoyed their dinosaur stories and art.
More pictures of the Summer Reading. The kids enjoyed the sand art and they turned out so cute.
Good luck to the Warner Monarch Golf Team as they compete in Day Two of the SDHSAA Class B State Golf Meet.
Tee times will be the following:
Girls
Delaney Johnson - 9:00 AM (Hole 1)
Ellis Johnson - 9:10 AM (Hole 1)
Amelia Johnson - 9:40 AM (Hole 10)
Presley Volk - 9:50 AM (Hole 10)
Boys
Braylen Liebl - 9:10 AM (Hole 10)
Hayden Liebl - 9:50 AM (Hole 10)
Blake Bhorgaard - 10:30 AM (Hole 10)
Good luck, and GO MONARCHS!!!!
Tee times will be the following:
Girls
Delaney Johnson - 9:00 AM (Hole 1)
Ellis Johnson - 9:10 AM (Hole 1)
Amelia Johnson - 9:40 AM (Hole 10)
Presley Volk - 9:50 AM (Hole 10)
Boys
Braylen Liebl - 9:10 AM (Hole 10)
Hayden Liebl - 9:50 AM (Hole 10)
Blake Bhorgaard - 10:30 AM (Hole 10)
Good luck, and GO MONARCHS!!!!
⛳🏆 STATE TOURNAMENT TIME, MONARCHS! 👑🏆⛳
Good luck to the Warner Monarch Golf Team as they travel to Brookings today and tomorrow to compete against the best golfers in South Dakota at the 2026 SDHSAA Class B State Golf Tournament!
After months of hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the course, our Monarch golfers have earned the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage of the season. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished and can't wait to see them represent Warner with pride, determination, and class!
The girls will compete at Edgebrook Golf Course, while the boys will take on Brookings Country Club as they chase personal bests and state tournament success.
⛳ Warner Girls Tee Times – Monday
⛳ 8:20 AM – Ellis Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:40 AM – Delaney Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:50 AM – Amelia Johnson (Hole 10)
⛳ 10:00 AM – Presley Volk (Hole 10)
⛳ Warner Boys Tee Times – Monday
⛳ 10:20 AM – Blake Bjorgaard (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:30 AM – Hayden Liebl (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:50 AM – Braylen Liebl (Hole 1)
📱 Want to follow the action live? Download the Golf Genius app and enter the following codes:
🏌️♀️ Girls: 26SDGIRLSB
🏌️♂️ Boys: 26SDBOYSB
Bring home great memories, compete with confidence, and enjoy every moment of the State Tournament experience!
👑⚪👑⚪👑
Good luck, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 👑⛳🏆💙🤍💙🤍💙
Good luck to the Warner Monarch Golf Team as they travel to Brookings today and tomorrow to compete against the best golfers in South Dakota at the 2026 SDHSAA Class B State Golf Tournament!
After months of hard work, dedication, and countless hours on the course, our Monarch golfers have earned the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage of the season. We are incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished and can't wait to see them represent Warner with pride, determination, and class!
The girls will compete at Edgebrook Golf Course, while the boys will take on Brookings Country Club as they chase personal bests and state tournament success.
⛳ Warner Girls Tee Times – Monday
⛳ 8:20 AM – Ellis Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:40 AM – Delaney Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:50 AM – Amelia Johnson (Hole 10)
⛳ 10:00 AM – Presley Volk (Hole 10)
⛳ Warner Boys Tee Times – Monday
⛳ 10:20 AM – Blake Bjorgaard (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:30 AM – Hayden Liebl (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:50 AM – Braylen Liebl (Hole 1)
📱 Want to follow the action live? Download the Golf Genius app and enter the following codes:
🏌️♀️ Girls: 26SDGIRLSB
🏌️♂️ Boys: 26SDBOYSB
Bring home great memories, compete with confidence, and enjoy every moment of the State Tournament experience!
👑⚪👑⚪👑
Good luck, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 👑⛳🏆💙🤍💙🤍💙
Good luck to the Warner Monarch Track & Field Team as they compete in Day Two of the 2026 SDHSAA State Meet. There will be plenty of Monarchs competing today!
Girls High Jump - Miah Leidholt and Jaycee Jung
Girls Pole Vault - Courtney Leidholt, Avery Bruns, Brynn Hill
Boys Shot Put - Noah Bakeberg
Girls 3200 M Run - Kyleigh Miller
Girls 4X200 M Relay - Kenna Wolberg, Kya Townsend, Jaycee Jung, Keira Steger
Girls 400 M Dash - MaKenna Leidholt, Makenna Haselhorst
Boys 300 M Hurdles - Beckham Cantalope
Girls 800 M Run - Haivyn Schuchhardt, Shaye Sauerwein
Girls 200 M Dash - Kaydee Mackner
Boys 200 M Dash - Jesiah Baum
Girls 4X400 M Relay - MaKenna Leidholt, Katelyn Wirth, Kenna Wolberg, Makenna Haselhorst
You can catch all of the action live on Youtube (search SDPB)
GO MONARCHS!!!!
Girls High Jump - Miah Leidholt and Jaycee Jung
Girls Pole Vault - Courtney Leidholt, Avery Bruns, Brynn Hill
Boys Shot Put - Noah Bakeberg
Girls 3200 M Run - Kyleigh Miller
Girls 4X200 M Relay - Kenna Wolberg, Kya Townsend, Jaycee Jung, Keira Steger
Girls 400 M Dash - MaKenna Leidholt, Makenna Haselhorst
Boys 300 M Hurdles - Beckham Cantalope
Girls 800 M Run - Haivyn Schuchhardt, Shaye Sauerwein
Girls 200 M Dash - Kaydee Mackner
Boys 200 M Dash - Jesiah Baum
Girls 4X400 M Relay - MaKenna Leidholt, Katelyn Wirth, Kenna Wolberg, Makenna Haselhorst
You can catch all of the action live on Youtube (search SDPB)
GO MONARCHS!!!!
What better way to start the summer than with three days of volleyball? Elementary and middle school girls had an amazing time at volleyball camp this week, learning new skills, working hard, and growing their love for the game. Players had the opportunity to learn alongside athletes from surrounding schools, creating new friendships and encouraging one another in competitive drills. The gym was packed with excitement, energy, and passion for volleyball as the girls challenged themselves and improved each day.
School Year Highlights!
During the fall semester, students got to apply the skills they learned on the heavy equipment simulators. Students helped dig the pit, move rubble, and bury an old milking parlor after it was demolished.
School Year Highlights!
During the fall semester the Building Trades students built a chicken coop for a local family. This project taught the students about material and cost estimating, measuring and layout, framing walls, building doors, roofing, proper fastening, window install, problem solving and project management.
During the fall semester the Building Trades students built a chicken coop for a local family. This project taught the students about material and cost estimating, measuring and layout, framing walls, building doors, roofing, proper fastening, window install, problem solving and project management.
School Year Highlights!
The Building Trades class built a playset for a local family. Thanks to the Heath boys for assisting in the delivery and set up of it all.
The Warner Monarch Track Team is headed to the biggest stage of the season as they compete in Day One of the 2026 SDHSAA State Track & Field Meet! 🔥💙⚪
The three-day state meet will take place at legendary Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, where the Monarchs will battle against the best athletes in South Dakota for a shot at state glory! From explosive sprints and relays to high-flying jumps and vaults, Warner will be well represented all across the track and field on opening day!
🕥 10:30 AM – Boys Long Jump
Jesiah Baum & Beckham Cantalope
🕚 11:00 AM – Girls 100M Hurdles
Keira Steger
🕦 11:20 AM – Boys 110M Hurdles
Beckham Cantalope
🕦 11:40 AM – Girls 4x800 Relay
Haivyn Schuchhardt, Katelyn Wirth, Shaye Sauerwein, Reece Holm
🕐 1:00 PM – Girls Long Jump
Kaydee Mackner, MaKenna Leidholt, Kya Townsend
🕝 2:40 PM – Girls 4x100 Relay
Courtney Leidholt, Kaydee Mackner, Jaycee Jung, MaKenna Leidholt
🕒 3:00 PM – Boys Pole Vault
Chays Mansfield, Easton Bruns, Paxton Johnson
🕒 3:10 PM – Boys 4x100 Relay
Brennan Wolf-Donat, Jesiah Baum, Gage Knuppe, Parker Wood
🕞 3:40 PM – Girls Medley Relay
Courtney Leidholt, Jaycee Jung, Katelyn Wirth, Shaye Sauerwein
🕟 4:40 PM – Boys Medley Relay
Brennan Wolf-Donat, Parker Wood, Jesiah Baum, Beckham Cantalope
If you can’t make it to Sioux Falls, be sure to catch all the action live on YouTube by searching SDPB!
Best of luck to all of our Monarch athletes as they compete against the best in the state and represent Warner with pride, determination, and heart!
GO MONARCHS!!!! 💙⚪🔥
The three-day state meet will take place at legendary Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, where the Monarchs will battle against the best athletes in South Dakota for a shot at state glory! From explosive sprints and relays to high-flying jumps and vaults, Warner will be well represented all across the track and field on opening day!
🕥 10:30 AM – Boys Long Jump
Jesiah Baum & Beckham Cantalope
🕚 11:00 AM – Girls 100M Hurdles
Keira Steger
🕦 11:20 AM – Boys 110M Hurdles
Beckham Cantalope
🕦 11:40 AM – Girls 4x800 Relay
Haivyn Schuchhardt, Katelyn Wirth, Shaye Sauerwein, Reece Holm
🕐 1:00 PM – Girls Long Jump
Kaydee Mackner, MaKenna Leidholt, Kya Townsend
🕝 2:40 PM – Girls 4x100 Relay
Courtney Leidholt, Kaydee Mackner, Jaycee Jung, MaKenna Leidholt
🕒 3:00 PM – Boys Pole Vault
Chays Mansfield, Easton Bruns, Paxton Johnson
🕒 3:10 PM – Boys 4x100 Relay
Brennan Wolf-Donat, Jesiah Baum, Gage Knuppe, Parker Wood
🕞 3:40 PM – Girls Medley Relay
Courtney Leidholt, Jaycee Jung, Katelyn Wirth, Shaye Sauerwein
🕟 4:40 PM – Boys Medley Relay
Brennan Wolf-Donat, Parker Wood, Jesiah Baum, Beckham Cantalope
If you can’t make it to Sioux Falls, be sure to catch all the action live on YouTube by searching SDPB!
Best of luck to all of our Monarch athletes as they compete against the best in the state and represent Warner with pride, determination, and heart!
GO MONARCHS!!!! 💙⚪🔥
Congratulations to those students that made the 4th Quarter Honor Roll!
The Warner Monarch Golf Program is headed to Brookings next Monday and Tuesday to compete on the biggest stage of the season — the State B Golf Meet! ⛳👑
The Warner girls team will be represented by a full squad of four golfers as they take on Edgebrook Golf Course, looking to finish the season strong against the best competition in the state!
Warner Girls Tee Times – Monday:
⛳ 8:20 AM – Ellis Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:40 AM – Delaney Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:50 AM – Amelia Johnson (Hole 10)
⛳ 10:00 AM – Presley Volk (Hole 10)
The Warner boys team will send three golfers to compete at Brookings Country Club, ready to battle through 36 holes of state tournament golf!
Warner Boys Tee Times – Monday:
⛳ 10:20 AM – Blake Bjorgaard (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:30 AM – Hayden Liebl (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:50 AM – Braylen Liebl (Hole 1)
These athletes have put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, and determination throughout the season, and now they get the opportunity to represent Warner on the state stage!
More information, including the State Meet GGID, will be shared in the coming days.
Good luck golfers, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 👑💙🤍
The Warner girls team will be represented by a full squad of four golfers as they take on Edgebrook Golf Course, looking to finish the season strong against the best competition in the state!
Warner Girls Tee Times – Monday:
⛳ 8:20 AM – Ellis Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:40 AM – Delaney Johnson (Hole 1)
⛳ 8:50 AM – Amelia Johnson (Hole 10)
⛳ 10:00 AM – Presley Volk (Hole 10)
The Warner boys team will send three golfers to compete at Brookings Country Club, ready to battle through 36 holes of state tournament golf!
Warner Boys Tee Times – Monday:
⛳ 10:20 AM – Blake Bjorgaard (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:30 AM – Hayden Liebl (Hole 1)
⛳ 10:50 AM – Braylen Liebl (Hole 1)
These athletes have put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, and determination throughout the season, and now they get the opportunity to represent Warner on the state stage!
More information, including the State Meet GGID, will be shared in the coming days.
Good luck golfers, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 👑💙🤍
Warner School Community
There has been a myriad of information swirling about on our current construction of the new bathroom facilities. Some of what is being spread is accurate and fact based, while other information is inaccurate or false.
We understand that greater transparency earlier in the process could have prevented the misunderstandings that followed. We want to emphasize that there was no intention to deceive or conceal information from community members, taxpayers, or alumni. Our business manager, superintendent, and board members are committed to being responsible stewards of district finances, and we want you to know that we take this matter very seriously.
Q: Does the contract between Warner School District and Mammoth violate South Dakota Codified Law, specifically SD CL 5-18B-15?
A: Based on legal interpretation from the school’s lawyer, the contract does not violate South Dakota Codified Law. SD CL 5-18B-15 does not apply to this contract. Instead, SD CL 5-18A-37 applies to the contract.
Q: Is it legal for one company to be the designer and builder on a project?
A: Yes – the same contractor can do both the design and general contracting on a project. This is done through a design-build contract and Mammoth is acting as a construction manager.
Q: Why did you use this option instead of going through a bid process with a general contractor?
A: It allows for greater speed in execution of construction. Mammoth is able to select sub-contractors locally that we have used in the past, without having to select the lowest bid.
Q: Why didn’t the project go out for a public competitive bid if it is over $100,000?
A: The project was not required to go out for public bid since it was a design-build contract through the Equalis Group, which is a national cooperative purchasing organization. Mammoth (Contract #: COG-2138A) has a contract with Equalis Group and Warner School District (Member #: EG-0POM6WA) is a member of Equalis Group.
Q: Have we used a cooperative purchasing organization in the past?
A: Yes – We used a cooperative purchasing organization with our stadium seating (Cooperative Purchasing Connection) and our football lights (Sourcewell) as well as our copier leases (Sourcewell).
Q: Was the school or board part of the bid letting process?
A: No – we were not involved in selecting the bids. It is not standard practice for the owner to choose the bid awards in a design-build contract.
Q: Is there a performance bond in place?
A: Yes – Mammoth has a performance bond and has shared a copy.
Q: Is builder’s risk insurance in place to cover the project?
A: Yes
Q: Do the subcontractor’s bids match the estimates provided for the project?
A: Some estimates are close to the original bids, while others differ. As we’ve received the finalized bid amounts, Mammoth has provided more detailed breakdowns of fees and costs. When we’ve raised questions, they have been willing to work with us to adjust certain discrepancies. Additionally, the cost for each project section, such as plumbing or electrical, may or may not include supplementary line items beyond the subcontractor’s quoted amount.
Q: Does the project take away from teacher salaries, athletic equipment, or other areas that now require more fundraising?
A: No – they are different funds and have specific rules on what each fund balance can be used for. The project is funded through the capital outlay budget, which is used for building improvement, construction, vehicles, textbooks, computers, uniforms, etc. Teacher salaries are funded through the general fund, which is also used for supplies, travel, fuel, etc.
The Warner School District appreciates the questions and continued interest in this matter. We continue to actively work with the district’s legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to this project, and we coordinate regularly with Mammoth to confirm that all project funds are appropriate and properly managed. We want our community to know that your concerns are heard and taken seriously. We are following the appropriate processes to address these inquiries and remain committed to being as transparent as possible with the information and updates we can share.
There has been a myriad of information swirling about on our current construction of the new bathroom facilities. Some of what is being spread is accurate and fact based, while other information is inaccurate or false.
We understand that greater transparency earlier in the process could have prevented the misunderstandings that followed. We want to emphasize that there was no intention to deceive or conceal information from community members, taxpayers, or alumni. Our business manager, superintendent, and board members are committed to being responsible stewards of district finances, and we want you to know that we take this matter very seriously.
Q: Does the contract between Warner School District and Mammoth violate South Dakota Codified Law, specifically SD CL 5-18B-15?
A: Based on legal interpretation from the school’s lawyer, the contract does not violate South Dakota Codified Law. SD CL 5-18B-15 does not apply to this contract. Instead, SD CL 5-18A-37 applies to the contract.
Q: Is it legal for one company to be the designer and builder on a project?
A: Yes – the same contractor can do both the design and general contracting on a project. This is done through a design-build contract and Mammoth is acting as a construction manager.
Q: Why did you use this option instead of going through a bid process with a general contractor?
A: It allows for greater speed in execution of construction. Mammoth is able to select sub-contractors locally that we have used in the past, without having to select the lowest bid.
Q: Why didn’t the project go out for a public competitive bid if it is over $100,000?
A: The project was not required to go out for public bid since it was a design-build contract through the Equalis Group, which is a national cooperative purchasing organization. Mammoth (Contract #: COG-2138A) has a contract with Equalis Group and Warner School District (Member #: EG-0POM6WA) is a member of Equalis Group.
Q: Have we used a cooperative purchasing organization in the past?
A: Yes – We used a cooperative purchasing organization with our stadium seating (Cooperative Purchasing Connection) and our football lights (Sourcewell) as well as our copier leases (Sourcewell).
Q: Was the school or board part of the bid letting process?
A: No – we were not involved in selecting the bids. It is not standard practice for the owner to choose the bid awards in a design-build contract.
Q: Is there a performance bond in place?
A: Yes – Mammoth has a performance bond and has shared a copy.
Q: Is builder’s risk insurance in place to cover the project?
A: Yes
Q: Do the subcontractor’s bids match the estimates provided for the project?
A: Some estimates are close to the original bids, while others differ. As we’ve received the finalized bid amounts, Mammoth has provided more detailed breakdowns of fees and costs. When we’ve raised questions, they have been willing to work with us to adjust certain discrepancies. Additionally, the cost for each project section, such as plumbing or electrical, may or may not include supplementary line items beyond the subcontractor’s quoted amount.
Q: Does the project take away from teacher salaries, athletic equipment, or other areas that now require more fundraising?
A: No – they are different funds and have specific rules on what each fund balance can be used for. The project is funded through the capital outlay budget, which is used for building improvement, construction, vehicles, textbooks, computers, uniforms, etc. Teacher salaries are funded through the general fund, which is also used for supplies, travel, fuel, etc.
The Warner School District appreciates the questions and continued interest in this matter. We continue to actively work with the district’s legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to this project, and we coordinate regularly with Mammoth to confirm that all project funds are appropriate and properly managed. We want our community to know that your concerns are heard and taken seriously. We are following the appropriate processes to address these inquiries and remain committed to being as transparent as possible with the information and updates we can share.
South Dakota State University will be hosting their 2026 Data Science Camp from July 27th-30th on the SDSU campus. This free, four-day residential camp is designed for high school students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2026. Participants will work on hands-on data science projects using R programming and artificial intelligence tools. The camp is funded by the federal government to promote STEM education.
Please visit the following link for more information if interested:
https://www.sdstate.edu/events/2026/07/sdsu-data-science-camp
Visit the following link to register:
https://www.sdstate.edu/mathematics-statistics/sdsu-data-science-camp-registration-form
Registration deadline is June 12th.
Please visit the following link for more information if interested:
https://www.sdstate.edu/events/2026/07/sdsu-data-science-camp
Visit the following link to register:
https://www.sdstate.edu/mathematics-statistics/sdsu-data-science-camp-registration-form
Registration deadline is June 12th.
Don’t miss out on the fun! The Warner football program is looking for sponsors & golfers! Join in on the 1st Annual Warner Football 4 Person Scramble Golf Tournament! See the attached forms for more information on sponsoring a hole and playing in the tournament.
It’s a HUGE day at the Warner Athletic Complex as the Warner Monarch Track & Field Team hosts the Dial-A-Move Last Chance Track Meet! 🏃♂️💨🏃♀️
Teams from around the area will be competing, and the Monarchs are ready to leave it all on the track, in the ring, and on the runway as they gear up for the postseason! Come out and cheer on the Monarchs for one final home meet of the season! 💙⚪
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
⏰ 9:30 AM
• Boys & Girls Javelin
• Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls Pole Vault
⏰ 11:00 AM
• Girls Long Jump followed by Boys Long Jump
• Boys Triple Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump
• Girls High Jump followed by Boys High Jump
• Boys Discus followed by Girls Discus
• Girls Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put
⏰ 12:00 PM
• 4x800 M Relay
⏰ 1:00 PM Running Finals
• 110/100 M Hurdles
• 100 M Dash
• 4x200 M Relay
• 1600 M Run
• 4x100 M Relay
• 400 M Dash
• 300 M Hurdles
• Medley Relay
• 800 M Run
• 200 M Dash
• 3200 M Run
• 4x400 M Relay
Let’s pack the complex, bring the energy, and cheer loud for the Monarchs all day long!
Have a great day, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 💙⚪
Teams from around the area will be competing, and the Monarchs are ready to leave it all on the track, in the ring, and on the runway as they gear up for the postseason! Come out and cheer on the Monarchs for one final home meet of the season! 💙⚪
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
⏰ 9:30 AM
• Boys & Girls Javelin
• Boys Pole Vault followed by Girls Pole Vault
⏰ 11:00 AM
• Girls Long Jump followed by Boys Long Jump
• Boys Triple Jump followed by Girls Triple Jump
• Girls High Jump followed by Boys High Jump
• Boys Discus followed by Girls Discus
• Girls Shot Put followed by Boys Shot Put
⏰ 12:00 PM
• 4x800 M Relay
⏰ 1:00 PM Running Finals
• 110/100 M Hurdles
• 100 M Dash
• 4x200 M Relay
• 1600 M Run
• 4x100 M Relay
• 400 M Dash
• 300 M Hurdles
• Medley Relay
• 800 M Run
• 200 M Dash
• 3200 M Run
• 4x400 M Relay
Let’s pack the complex, bring the energy, and cheer loud for the Monarchs all day long!
Have a great day, and GO MONARCHS!!!! 💙⚪
🏅 Last Elementary Student of the Week Post of the Year 🏅
As we wrap up another great school year, we want to give one last shoutout to our Student of the Week winners! Thank you for your hard work, kindness, positive attitudes, and for helping make our school a great place to be each day. 💙🦁
🏃♂️🏅 Elementary Track & Field Day | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Track & Field Day is planned to be outdoors tomorrow unless we have rain or extremely wet conditions. Please make sure students dress warmly! Hats, mittens, coats, sweatpants, and sweatshirts may all be appropriate with the chilly temperatures expected. 💙🦁
