Whatever your interest, you’ll find activities at Mitchell Tech that will introduce you to new friends and experiences, expand your skills and abilities, or just let you have fun. We work closely with several community organizations to provide students with a variety social and skills-related activities. Become a part of student government by applying to our Student Rep Board. Compete at a national SkillsUSA contest. Travel to national conferences with PAS. Participate in intercollegiate rodeo. Or join an intramural sports team. You’ll find lots to do and great people to hang out with.

Mitchell Rec CenterBasketball League, Volleyball League, Racquetball League, Weight Lifting, Swimming, Gymnastics Classes, Rollerskating, Aerobics

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All MTI students may use the Mitchell Rec Center free of charge with a MTI student identification card.

Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization

The South Dakota Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) has a chapter at MTI. It is a student organization associated with agriculture/agri-business and natural resources programs offered at the postsecondary technical schools in South Dakota. The PAS motto is "Uniting Education and Industry in Agriculture." Contact David Koupal for more information at 605.995.3079.

Rodeo Club

MTI sponsors an organized Rodeo Club which travels to area college rodeos in both fall and spring. Members are responsible for their own horses, equipment, travel, and entry fees when competing. Contact Jimmie Nicolaus, MTI Mavericks Coach, for more information at 605.995.7146.

Skills USA

SkillsUSA (formerly VICA) offers leadership, citizenship, and character development to students enrolled in trade, technical, and health occupation programs in the technical schools in South Dakota. SkillsUSA emphasizes respect for the dignity of work, high standards in trade ethics, workmanship, scholarship, and safety. Several MTI students have won or placed at the national SkillsUSA championships held each June in Kansas City, MO. Contact Greg Neppl for more information at 605.995.7156.

Student Representative Board

The Student Representative Board (SRB) is the voice of the student body at MTI. An annual plan of work and activities is developed by this group. Students apply to serve on this board. First year students who are selected may opt to serve a second year. A student body president serves as leader of the SRB group. The president is elected at-large by the entire student body in the spring of each year. MTI staff members serve as advisors to the SRB. Check us out on Facebook! Contact Julie Hart-Schutte for more information at 605.995.7135.

Student Veterans OrganizationThe MTI Student Veterans Organization assists veterans transition into the academic lifestyle, provides information on Veterans Affairs and South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs benefits, and provides a social organization that veterans feel comfortable in. The MTI Student Veterans Organization is also a member chapter of Student Veterans of America, a national coalition of student veterans groups. Contact Jill Murphy for more information at 605.995.7186.