Bison Courier

The Bison School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to interview Superintendent candidate Shawnda Carmichael. The board spent about an hour in executive session and then offered Carmichael a two year contract, at $105,000 for the 2026-2027 year, Carmichael accepted the...
Tyler Martin - Faith, Kyle Stadler - Bison (sixth from left), Trigg Odenbach - Lemmon, Atticus Yalowizer - Lemmon, Ryder Hunsucker - Harding County, Shawn Glines - Harding County, Kanton Hunt - Timber Lake, Jackson Bigger - Timber Lake, Treyden Beer - Timber Lake, Spencer Olson - Dupree, Cruz...
Mikki Maher - McIntosh, Raynee Jones - Faith, Rachel Stranberg - Newell, Cora Besler - Bison (second from left), Ruby Maher - Timber Lake, Maddlyn Red Bear - Dupree, Izzie O’Donnell - Lemmon, Madison Dauwen - Lemmon, Suttyn Wilson - Harding County, Kamry Padden - Harding County, Raelee Hunsucker -...
Monday night at home against Dupree, Cora Besler scored 39 points and broke the Bison school record for most points in a single game. The previous record was 36 held by Julianna (Kari) Zittleman.
Riley Lawhead was named Player of the Game shooting 4/5 from range, 18 points, 6 assists, 4 steals. “A great game in Takini Country!! The Skyhawks ran into a tough roadblock that goes by the name of “CARDINALS” 69 - 40 KIPI Radio 935.  
Two years ago (approximately) the Prairie City Road was put back to gravel. The county has been maintaining the road regularly, which is greatly appreciated, with all the rain in 2025 it has been almost impossible to drive on at times. People are driving extra miles to stay off the road, gravel is...
In 2025, Lake Area Technical College proudly celebrated 60 years of serving students, strengthening communities, and powering South Dakota’s workforce. Milestones like this invite reflection, but more importantly, they invite gratitude for the people and partners who have made possible six decades...
We Three Kings of Orient Are performed by 6th grade and If I Were There performed by 5th grade  back row: Krew Vanderpool, Maddox Chapman, Rayne Archibald, Kinsley Hendrickson, Bay Helms, Remi Hauser, Modesta Teller. Kneeling: Jaylen Timroth, Bodee Keller, Riggen Ryen, Oakleigh Seidel, Via...
Board members accepted Superintendent Dr. George Shipley’s resignation at the December 8 board meeting, Shipley intends to retire, effective June 30th, 2026. Secretary Bristol Palmer turned in her resignation effective January 8, 2026 she will be pursuing another career. 5th Grade teacher Sandy...

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