American Bank & Trust is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Through donations, events, programs, and sponsorships, we give back in ways that support and strengthen our communities.
Each year, our Spirit Card Program helps schools across our communities by providing funding for classroom and student needs. In 2026, AB&T donated $62,861 to local schools through the Spirit Card Program, bringing the total given since its launch in 2012 to $390,247!
Spirit Card Program To Help Local Schools
Supporting local schools is simple with an American Bank & Trust Spirit Card. Designed to help meet the ongoing needs of school districts, the Spirit Card Program allows customers to give back through everyday purchases. When you use your Spirit Card, a portion of each purchase is donated directly to the school featured on your card, helping support students, staff, and classroom needs.
Spirit Cards have helped schools fund a wide range of needs, including a new Gaga ball pit on the playground, extra-curricular programs that allow students to explore the teaching profession, a new piano for school Masses and concerts, and updated signage outside school buildings.
Get your Spirit Card today by speaking with a banker to at any of our American Bank & Trust locations.
2026 Spirit Card Donations
Spirit Card donation season is underway, and this year’s contributions are already making a difference! In 2026, AB&T donated a total of $62,861 to local schools, supporting classrooms and educational opportunities throughout our communities.
Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles
Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for offsetting instructional supply purchases.
Aberdeen Christian Knights
Aberdeen Christian Knights received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for their school’s general fund.
Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers
Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for a new organ/piano for school Masses and concerts.
Corsica-Stickney Jaguars
Corsica-Stickney Jaguars received a check for $1,324. These funds will be used for a new school sign for their elementary school building.
De Smet Bulldogs
De Smet Bulldogs received a check for $5,819. These funds will be used for new books and organizers in the K-12 library.
Harrisburg Tigers
Harrisburg Tigers received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for supplementing equipment and supply purchases.
Howard Tigers
Howard Tigers received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for their district’s school lunch program.
Huron Tigers
Huron Tigers received a check for $7,997. These funds will be distributed to faculty and staff to help fill budgetary shortfalls in the classrooms and student-centered programs.
Iroquois-Lake Preston Sharks
Iroquois-Lake Preston Sharks received a check for $1,292. These funds will be used for a new Gaga ball pit on their playground.
James Valley Christian Vikings
James Valley Christian Vikings received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used to help with the general cost and upkeep of the school.
Lennox Orioles
Lennox Orioles received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for athletic equipment and uniforms, including pink uniforms for cancer awareness, and other athletic needs.
Lisbon Broncos
Lisbon Broncos received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for their “Weekend Backpack” program to support students in need by providing meals on the weekends.
Miller Rustlers
Miller Rustlers received a check for $8,648. These funds will be used for bussing elementary field trips.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats received a check for $2,602. These funds will be used for a new popcorn machine in the football concession stand.
O’Gorman Knights
O’Gorman Knights received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used to support the end-of-the-year summer projects at the schools.
Pierre Governors
Pierre Governors received a check for $5,902. These funds will be used for a variety of educational needs, including hands-on learning opportunities, classroom resources and supplies, student programs, and polo shirts for their marching band.
Stanley County Buffaloes
Stanley County Buffaloes received a check for $2,580. These funds will be used for scholastic books, bookcases, and e-books for their library; instruments for music class; safety precautions; and overall school development.
Sully-Buttes Chargers
Sully-Buttes Chargers received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for classroom supplies across the school district.
Tea Area Titans
Tea Area Titans received a check for $1,000. These funds will be used for general facility upgrades across the district.
Watertown Arrows
Watertown Arrows received a check for $1,605. These funds will be used to support the “Educators Rising Program”, which is an extra-curricular program that helps high school students explore the teaching profession.
Wessington Springs
Wessington Springs Spartans received a check for $6,161. These funds will help support the school’s general fund.
Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds
Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds received a check for $3,764. These funds will be used for various kinds of books for the classrooms, bringing “The Humanity Launch” to their school, and classroom supplies.
Worthington Trojans
Worthington Trojans received a check for $4,167. These funds will be used for “Meet the Trojans” posters, end of season banquets, and end of year awards.
