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District to join Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2026–27
Summary
The Stanley County School District board approved joining the Missouri Valley Football Conference beginning in the 2026–27 school year to provide schedule stability and greater recognition for athletes; trustees discussed travel and nonconference scheduling.
Trustees voted to approve joining the Missouri Valley Football Conference for the 2026–27 school year. Supporters said conference membership would give the football program scheduling stability and opportunities for players to earn all-conference honors; opponents and some trustees raised travel concerns and asked the activities association to provide closer nonconference opponents where possible.
Board members named likely conference schools (Kimball White, Parkston, Bonholm, Gregory, Clyde) and noted that joining will increase travel distances for some games but may raise program profile. The motion carried by voice vote; no funding details or schedule commitments were finalized at the meeting.
