STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL
Sturgis Brown High School Boys Cross Country Coach Blake Proefrock was named Class AA Coach of the Year. Here are complete results from across the state:
2023 SDCCTFCA AREA CROSS COUNTRY COACHES OF THE YEAR
AREA 1 – COACHES OF THE YEAR Tie – Class A
CLASS A – Eric Townsend – Milbank /Tammie Paulson – Clark/Willow Lake
CLASS B – Jessica Larson – Potter County
AREA 1 – Assistant COTY – Josh Schmeichel – Milbank
AREA 2 / EAST – COACHES OF THE YEAR
AA EAST Girls – Tony Thoreson – Brandon Valley
AA EAST Boys – Chris Gruenhagen – Brookings
CLASS A – Tiffany Wendling – Dakota Valley
CLASS B – Jeani Vincent – Arlington
AREA 2 – Assistant COTY – Eric Baird – Harrisburg
AREA 2 – Assistant COTY – Paul McVey – Lennox
AREA 3 – COACHES OF THE YEAR
CLASS A – Holly Evans – Chamberlain
CLASS B – Lonnie Klundt – Gregory
AREA 3 – Assistant COTY – Emily Dorwart – Kimball/White Lake
AREA 4 / WEST – COACHES OF THE YEAR
AA WEST Boys – Blake Proefrock – Sturgis Brown
AA WEST Girls – Andy VanDeest – Spearfish
CLASS A – Joseph Noyes – Hill City
CLASS B – Ralph Kroetch – Philip
AREA 4 – Assistant COTY – Jared Noyes – Hill City
AREA 4 – Assistant COTY – Scott Peterson – Sturgis Brown
The SD American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest (about the US Constitution): District Competition will be held in Spearfish at the American Legion Post on Jan 21 at 2:00 pm. If there is more than one student from SBHS, there will be a local competition in Sturgis prior to Jan 21. Please tell Mrs. Kaufman your intention to participate by Dec 1 so arrangements can be made for a local competition if needed. The full details and guidelines are available here: https://www.sdlegion.org/oratorical-scholarship/ .
Congratulations to the Ag Issues Team, Talia Biscaino, Elizabeth Storm, Ben Storm, Jackson Cammack, Mary Vallette, Allison Ogden, and Jora Schaeffer, for placing 1st and Rowan Lutz placing 3rd in Creed Speaking at the FFA District Leadership Development Events Contest in Wall. All are headed to state in a few weeks.
Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members are challenged to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement.
Congratulations to the Public Forum Debate Team of Hunter Scott and Cade Tallmage for winning the Spearfish Novice Debate Tournament with a undefeated record. Ian Johnson finished third with a 3-1 record. Go Sturgis Debate!
In Public Forum Debate, students work in pairs of two to debate both sides of a topic. Public Forum is one of the most popular events and is a great entry point for new students and judges. Topics are based on current events and change frequently, which gives students the opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects and keeps debates exciting and new. Students present prepared cases, then engage in rebuttal and questioning periods with limited prep.
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students in the United States and outlying territories, which consists of many chapters in high schools. NHS was founded in 1921. Today, over 1 million students participate in NHS, which has chapters around the world.
NHS emphasizes leadership and service. Members meet standards for character and draw on their leadership experience to contribute to the society.
Selection is based on four criteria: academic achievement, leadership , service , and character. Students must, at a minimum, have a cumulative GPA of a B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence.
Sturgis Brown High School NHS Induction will be December 12 in the West Gym. Direct all questions to Dadra Avery, dadra.avery@k12.sd.us
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Restart your computer regularly: To keep your MacBook running smoothly, restart it from time to time. This helps stop background programs, which can slow down your computer and drain the battery.
Charge your device at home: Charging your MacBook at home saves you time and money. Your battery should last around 15-20 hours on one charge, as long as you don't have too many programs running or it froze int he car 🙂. Plus, charging at home helps prevent the need to replace a charger that has been "permanently borrowed," which can cost $50!
Check the handbook for other possible fees you might be responsible for.
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Three teachers are available to help students with homework on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS. Students should arrive by 3:30 PM but can leave whenever they complete their work if they have their own ride. Students who need a late bus pass are required to stay until 5:15 PM.
Snacks are provided. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buchholz at sandra.buchholz@k12.sd.us
Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year
***Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for updates.***
- December 1—Senior Pictures due for Yearbook to shanna.dschaak@k12.sd.us and baby pictures with senior picture also due to Google Classroom Class of 2024 for the senior slideshow
- February 1 – Many Local Scholarship Applications open. See Student Services website for full details.
- March 29 – 3:15 p.m. Deadline for class poem* and class song nominations on 2024 Google Classroom.
- Song submissions must include printed lyrics as well as a YouTube link and must not include any reference to alcohol, drugs, illicit behavior, profanity, etc. (This is a happy moment and will play while you hand out your flower at graduation, so the song should properly fit the occasion.)
- Submitted poems should be school appropriate original work and will be read by author at graduation.
- April 1—Most Local Scholarship Applications are due. Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines. See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.
- April 9-12 —Online voting for class poem and class song through 2024 Google Classroom
- Week of April 15– Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time until we are done
- April 19- 3:15 p.m—Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs on 2024 Google Classroom. (*If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation.)
- April 24 & 25—Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)
- April 29-May 3—Online voting for Class Awards on 2024 Google Classroom
- May 13 – 8:00 AM—Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey
- May 15—Turn in Checkout sheet and computer
14. May 17— 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
10:30 Graduation Practice
11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 12:00
a. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with cooking, serving & clean-up
b. Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.
15. May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM
a. Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM
b. Dress expectations are as follows:
Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse; shoes - No flip flops or tennis shoes and
shoes must have a back strap.
Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt; shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes.
c. Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown, include honor cords, honors tassels, National Honor Society stoles, military uniform if basic training has been completed, traditional tribal regalia -- an eagle feather or eagle plume (SDCL 13-1-66), tribal beading of cap or gown and a star quilt on chair.
d. No other hat decorations permitted.
e. See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions
c. Graduation begins promptly at 2:00 PM
Sturgis Brown High School
Pete Wilson, Principal
Coleen Keffeler, Assistant Principal
Wayne Sullivan, Assistant Principal
Email: MeadeSBHS@k12.sd.us
Website: Sturgis Brown High School
Phone: (605) 347-2686
Location: 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD. 57785
