American Bank & Trust strives to make an impact throughout our local communities to let them know that we genuinely care. We give back to our communities through a variety of donations, event, programs, and sponsorships.
Each year, our Spirit Card program helps schools within our communities to purchase additional needs for staff and students. In 2024, AB&T is awarding a total of $50,475 to local schools through our Spirit Card Program, bringing our grand total to $261,367.37 in the last 12 years!
Spirit Card Program To Help Local Schools
Support your favorite local school by getting an American Bank & Trust Spirit Card. In response to the mounting budgetary needs of school districts, American Bank & Trust is inspired to give back to our local communities through Spirit Cards. Use your Spirit Card to make purchases and we will donate a percentage from each purchase back to the school district on your card.
Spirit Cards have helped schools purchase everything from bus passes for kids in need, to a climbing rock wall, travel expenses for FFA Convention, and library furniture.
Get your Spirit Card today by speaking with a banker to at any of our American Bank & Trust locations.
2024 Spirit Card Donations
Spirit Card Donation season is back in full swing! This year AB&T is awarding a total of $50,475 to local area schools and our donations have already started to make an impact!
Corsica-Stickney Jaguars
Corsica-Stickney Jaguars received a check for $1,000. These funds will be put towards a laminator for the Elementary School.
De Smet Bulldogs
De Smet Bulldogs were presented with a donation of $5,759 to put towards new furniture for their breakout spaces in the new Elementary School.
Howard Tigers
Howard Tigers will be using their $1,000 donation from the Spirit Card program to be used for new curriculum, books, and workbooks for the preschool program.
Huron Tigers
Huron Tigers received a donation of $8,689 to be used for team sport clinics, laptop storage carts, books, headphones, dry erase boards, and furniture for storing student materials.
Iroquois Chiefs
Iroquois Chiefs were presented with a check for $1,000 to help with weight room improvements.
James Valley Christian (JVC) Vikings
James Valley Christian (JVC) Vikings will be using their $1,000 donation for classroom technology in the Elementary School.
Miller Rustlers
Miller Rustlers received a check for $7,902 that will be put towards a large tarp, books, water bottle filling station, and dry erase boards & materials.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats were given a donation of $2,487. This donation will be put towards furnishings for the new gym lobby.
Pierre Governors
Pierre Governors will be using their $6,212 donation for a back-stop for the softball diamond, egg incubator, math recovery course, Governor cards sold by student athletes, and other supplies.
Stanley County Buffalo
Stanley County Buffalo received a check of $2,485 to be used for classroom materials.
Watertown Arrows
Watertown Arrows will be putting their $1,000 donation towards general school materials.
Wessington Springs Spartans
Wessington Springs Spartans were presented with a $5,678 donation that will be used for Elementary School lockers, golf bags, and percussion equipment for the marching band.
Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds
Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds will be using their $3,836 donation for exercise bikes for the wellness center.
Worthington Trojans
Worthington Trojans received a check for $2,427. These funds will be used for Worthington Trojans Sports Booster Club equipment and scholarships.
New Spirit Cards Coming Soon!
Exciting news on the horizon for American Bank & Trust! Soon, we will be launching 6 new Spirit Card designs with newly enrolled schools of Aberdeen Central, Aberdeen Roncalli, Aberdeen Christian, Lisbon, Lennox, and Tea. Stay tuned for the debut of these new Spirit Cards that give a portion of all your linked-account transactions to the school district on your debit card. More information will be released shortly.
About American Bank & Trust
American Bank & Trust is a locally owned and managed bank that is recognized for competent, professional, and friendly bank staff with unquestioned integrity. We deliver creative freedom to our customers through impactful opportunities that overlap an elite level of financial expertise with individuality and empowerment. Our growth strategy affords us the capacity to meet and serve all our customers’ financial needs and the financial products they desire in today’s fast-paced world.
