Today’s game @ Enemy Swim has been CANCELLED due to the weather.
Monday’s (12/9/2024) game with Enemy Swim will now be an AWAY game at Enemy Swim for a 4:00 start (1 game).
Middle School students vs staff kickball today! What a blast! 😁💙🦅
Fall sports banquet 🏈🏐📣
Friday's (Nov. 22, 2024)JHGBB game vs Circle of Life Academy is rescheduled. Date TBD
My name is Kyle Mesteth, and I am the skateboarding coach for the Pine Ridge Thorpes and the owner of Ground Control. Together with my mother, Suzy Mesteth, we're thrilled to announce the return of Shredd Nation 2 as part of the Lakota Nation Invitational. Suzy is executive director of Ground Control and is once again producing Shredd Nation this year. This year’s skateboarding competition at LNI will be held on December 18th and 19th. We are now less than a month away!
While you can register at the event on site December 18 beginning at 9:00 am, the competition will begin at 11:00 am sharp! We encourage you to pre-register!
Registration is free for both days.
To register: https://www.lakotanationinvitational.com/skateboarding
Last year, we had the privilege of announcing the first Shredd Nation Invitational at LNI. This year, we’ve assembled a team of skateboard professionals and skate community organizers to elevate the event even further. Together, we’re committed to making this a standout experience for all participants.
Day 1 of Shredd Nation will be all about competition, giving athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their schools in head to head competition in two categories in boys and girls divisions - first, second, and third place trophies will be awarded.
— 3 Skater 3 minute jams with final: Best Count out of 3 one minute runs
— Best trick
There will also be a trophy awarded for overall Shredd Nation Champion.
On Day 2, we’ll host a special skateboarding clinic led by the Adidas & Salad Days of Skateboarding team. All skaters and public are welcome for this master class, which will be followed by an exciting game of S.K.A.T.E., that is open to public registration just prior to the competition. This format ensures that participants not only compete, but also have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry. Also in the mix will be Keegan Guizard of CSEF - College Skateboarding Educational Foundation.
We’re inviting schools to bring their skateboarding teams or individual athletes to join this incredible event. Shredd Nation is a unique opportunity to highlight the talent, creativity, and athleticism of our students while fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Check out our short video from last year: https://vimeo.com/1031222971?share=copy
We’d like to thank this year's sponsors and partners:
- Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream
- The Boardr
- Adidas & Salad Days of Skateboarding
- Oglala Sioux Tribe
- Sacred Defense Fund
- ALLSZN
The Lakota Nation Invitational has always been a celebration of unity and youth empowerment. We’re honored to play our part once again and for years to come. Thank you for supporting opportunities that inspire and uplift our youth. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need additional details.
We look forward to seeing your athletes at Shredd Nation 2!
Best regards,
Kyle & Suzy Mesteth
Kyle — (605) 441-6013
groundcontrol605@gmail.com
Suzy — (605) 503-1640
suzymesteth605@gmail.com
The HS students enjoyed some cultural exchange with Gem our science teacher. They tried steamed jasmine rice, lumpia (egg rolls made with pork, vegetables, cheese and some noodles) chicken adobo (chicken cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, pepper corns, lots of garlic, sugar, laurel leaves and anise). They also learned about unusual facts and food about the Philippines, traditional costume and the usual school set up.
The HS students enjoyed some cultural exchange with Gem our science teacher. They tried steamed jasmine rice, lumpia (egg rolls made with pork, vegetables, cheese and some noodles) chicken adobo (chicken cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, pepper corns, lots of garlic, sugar, laurel leaves and anise). They also learned about unusual facts and food about the Philippines, traditional costume and the usual school set up.
Middle school students educating others through their poster projects on anti-bullying. Tanyan Ecanunpi! 💙🦅
FYI
High School Announcements-
*Reviewed our E-Learning Plan- students should bring home their chrome books to be prepare for winter days. Students have 3 days to turn in their work assigned from their Google Classroom. Staff are available from 10am to 3pm to check in with their teacher or receive tutoring,
*TZ still has some internet hot spots to check out if a family needs internet for E-Learning days.
*College Application Week begins 11/20/24- Seniors can apply to college for free! Staff will help students with this process and mail out their transcripts.
*2nd Quarter Midterm is Friday, 11/22/24- Parents be looking for your student's report card the following week.
*Tutoring- HS Staff are available by appointment Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please encourage your student to attend tutoring as we near the end of the semester.
*Announced a Timberwolves Incentive Trip 2nd semester for students with no referrals, passing all classes, and has a 90% or higher attendance. The game is on February 5th!
Please reach out to Megan Hilpert if you have any questions- Ext. 220 mhilpert@tzts.us
Wednesday’s (Nov. 20, 2024) home JHGBB game vs Enemy Swim has been rescheduled to Dec. 9, 2024 4:00(1 game)
Today’s JHGBB game vs Circle of Nations has been postponed to Dec. 6, 2024 here at Tiospa Zina 4:00/4:50.
High School Winyans!
HS completed blood typing activities with students today. We talked about which blood type can donate and which ones they can receive.
Post #2 TZ hosted a Scrubs Camp for our HS! Huge shout out to our Healthcare Community for providing our students with amazing hands in experiences and a wonderful day! We appreciate all the knowledge you brought to our students!
TZ hosted a Scrubs Camp for our HS! Huge shout out to our Healthcare Community for providing our students with amazing hands in experiences and a wonderful day! We appreciate all the knowledge you brought to our students!
HS students completed their feather boxes in shop class.
Jr High girls' basketball schedule 🦅💙🏀
Elias Hill competed in Moorheqd Mn this past weekend bringing home 2nd place in the 16-18 year old power lifting competition, his weight class was 275. Congrats Elias on your accomplishments we are all proud of you.
TZ Middle School A & B honor roll! Look at all our indigenous scholars! Nina wašte! 🥳💙
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