Welcome to Scotland, SD
Scotland is a place that you could call home no matter what your age; If you are starting a family, retiring, or just looking a smaller community. Live, work, and play, that's our motto. Take a look around our site, you will find information about our town, schools, and everything this small community has to offer. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
Library Story Time
Story Time at the library will continue to meet every Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We enjoy guest readers, so if you haven't joined us, come and give it a try. If you are babysitting this summer, bring those in your care to Story Time.
Summer Reading Program
It's time to register for Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is "Dream Big-READ!" SRP will be on the follwing Thursdays: June 28, July 12, 19, and 26. We will NOT have SRP Thursday, July 5 to allow for families to have the holiday weekend. Pre-K through 2nd grade will meet at 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 3rd grade through 5th grade will meet at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and middle school (6th grade-8th grade) at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All groups will meet together on the final day, July 26 for a party. Your attendance will be determined by the grade teh student completed May of 2012. There is NO CHARGE for summer reading program. Registration forms have been sent home from school with your students. Return registration forms to Patti or Sandy's offices by the final day of school. Forms are also available at the Library.
We want your pictures
Lets see those holiday pictures from the community. Share your photos with us on our Facebbook page or tag the City of Scotland.
May 5-11 - Goodwill Trailor Open
Goodwill trailer is receiving donations now until May 11. Donations are to be placed in the Ambassador trailer located in the city lot across from the post office. Please place donations as far inside the trailer as possible. No furniture or large appliances.
May 11 - Highlander Golf
The Scotland Highlander Track Team will travel to Parkston for the Track Meet on Friday, May 11. Good Luck!
May 11 - Highlander Track
The Scotland Highlander Golf Team will travel to Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell to compete in the Region Meet on Friday, May 11. Good Luck!
May 12 - Highlander Car Wash
The Highlander boys basketball team will be hosting a car wash Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per vehicle for wash and dry. Proceeds will help with team and individual camp costs this summer. Your support is appreciated.
May 13 - Mothers Day Breakfast
The UCC will be sponsoring a community wide Mother's Day breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 13th. The benefit will be a free will offering to be given to Lynn and Charlotte Buechler to help defray health related expenses.
May 15 - Kindergarten Graduation
Kindergarten graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m.
May 16 - Museum Spring Cleaning
To all members of the Scotland Historical Society, the spring cleaning of the museum will be Wednesday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. At that time the buildings will be aired out and items inspected for winter damage to see if any repairs will need to be made. All members are asked to come as more helpers means teh work is spread around and will also take less time. Your help is appreciated.
May 17 - Highlander Track
The Scotland Highlander Track Team travels to Lake Andes on Thursday, May 17 to compete in the Region Meet. Good Luck!
May 21 - Preschool Screening
The Scotland School District has scheduled screening for all preschool children who WILL NOT be entering kindergarten this fall for Monday, May 21 in the gym. This includes all children who will be four years of age or younger on September 1, 2012. The screening is also for older children who ARE NOT planning to attend kindergarten during the 2012-2013 school year. The preschool screening is a FREE service provided by the South Central Cooperative schools. Because of the large number of children expected, parents are requested (if at all possible) to bring their children to the screening center by alphabetical order according to the following schedule: Last Name A-E (1:30-2:00); F-J (2:00-2:30); K-O (2:30-3:00); P-T (3:00-3:30); U-Z (3:30-4:00). Individuals with questions concerning the scheduled screening should Contact Damon Alvey at the school.
Suspicious Mobile Home Fire In Brookings
Fire completely damaged a Brookings mobile home may have been intentionally set.
Local Casino Manager Fears Vegas-Style Competition
A general manager of several Sioux Falls video lottery casinos says the competition of a Vegas-style casino will hurt business.
Tribal Grocery Store Says It's Trying To Reopen
It's taken nearly a week, but residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation wondering when their lone grocery store might reopen.
Cyclist Riding Across America To Help Veterans
Ride Intended To Raise Awareness Of Veterans Charities
House Fire In Brookings Damages Home
Brookings fire crews spent the afternoon putting out a house fire.
Thursday Evening Business Brief
Stocks sink...Facebook shares priced for IPO...Possible soda tax....
Comparing Proposed Casino To Others In SD
"The 1,600 machines in this proposal would make this possible casino the high roller for the area."
Remembering Abdnor's Lebanese Roots
Former U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor had strong ties to his Lebanese roots.
SF Casino Proposal Can Still Be Considered
Officials with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe say an offer to build a Sioux Falls casino is still on the table.
Heidepriem Remembers Abdnor
Scott Heidepriem says Abdnor valued those relationships more than most other elected officials.
Rare Eclipse Coming Saturday
This weekend, an annular solar eclipse moves in.
Storm Center Update - Thursday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Thursday AM
Strong winds and warm weather will be likely the next couple of days. Weekend rain is forecast.
Storm Center Update - Wednesday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Wednesday AM
Strong south winds will develop today with highs in the upper 70s east to near 90 in the west.
Storm Center Update - Tuesday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Tuesday AM
Quiet weather will continue the next few days.
Dry Week Ahead
The dry conditions will not last as long as March.
Storm Center Update - Monday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Monday AM
Sunny skies are dry weather is forecast the next few days. Highs will be mainly in the 80s.
Thursday Sports Broadcast
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Larry The Cable Guy Sponsors Terry McCarl
The all-time winning driver at Huset's Speedway, Terry McCarl, has been in the business for more than two decades.
WGLF: Bellet Jumps Into Top 10
Dani Bellet made the jump into the top 10 Thursday afternoon after the third round
CBB: Jacks Win Slugfest
The Jackrabbits improved to 17-31-1 overall and 6-12 in league play.
WGLF: Augie Still In 10th After Two
The Vikings shaved 11 strokes off their opening-round performance Wednesday at the Persimmon Ridge Golf Course.
Boys' State Tennis Tourney Kicks Off In RC
The 2012 boys' state tennis tournament has kicked off in Rapid City.
CSB: Augie's Season Comes To An End At World Series
Augustana ends the season at 53-12 while VSU improves to 54-5.
SD State Golf Tournaments Next Week
The 2012 Class "B" Girls' and Boys' State Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 21-22.
Wednesday Sports Broadcast
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Construction Begins On Sanford Pentagon
Construction is officially underway for the Sanford Pentagon west of the Sioux Falls Airport.
City Data
- Population: 891
- County: Bon Homme
- 911 enhanced GPS
- Hospital
- Fire Department
- Police Department
- Ambulance Units
Location
- Located on Hwy 25
- 4 mi. N. of Hwy 46
- 12 mi. N. of Hwy 50
- 6 mi. S. of Hwy 18
- 30 mi. from Yankton, SD
- 50 mi. from Mitchell, SD
- 75 mi. from Sioux Falls, SD
- 80 mi. from Sioux City, IA
Education
- Scotland High School
- Scotland Elementary School
- Scotland Public Library
Emergency Shelters
- Scotland School
- 711 4th St.
- Enter at west side near gym
- Scotland City Hall
- 410 Main St.
- Enter off of Main St.
- Scotland Fire Hall
- 530 Juniper St.
- Enter at south entrance