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Activities

Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.

There will be a cast party for Drama students in the art room after school today, Monday, March 30th. We will be having ice cream sundaes.

Attention students! Do you love to sing, dance, play an instrument, have a special talent, or want to MC? It's time to start thinking about the annual Talent Show! Any SWMS student or group in 6-8th grade may audition to be a part of the show. 5th grade students will be chosen from their Talent Show. Stop by Mrs. Neilan's STEM lab to pick up an application and ask any questions you may have. Applications are due Thursday, April 2nd before Easter break.

The generosity of the student body and staff at SWMS never ceases to amaze me. We raised $565.55 with our hat day on Friday to be donated to the Sturgis Police Athletic League. The funds donated will go towards purchasing a bench in memory of Parker Faber.

Good luck to our softball players as they compete against Rapid Central tonight at the Fort Meade Softball fields game time is 5:30 pm

Good luck to our SWMS Track & Field team as they compete at their first meet in Douglas Tuesday, March 31! They have been working hard, and we expect good things! The bus leaves from SWMS at 7:15am.

Congratulations to both the varsity baseball team on their victories over Huron and Sioux Falls Washington and to the junior varsity baseball team on their victories over Douglas and Sioux Fall Christian this past weekend.

Volleyball Camp for 8th graders June 22 - 24 at the high school. Scholarships are available to help with the cost of the camp. https://my.goldmedalsquared.com/simple-registration/bb1bdde817e729430f62f97b62b00c0d for more information contact Coach Peterson at zsdbpeterson@gmail.com

2026-27 School Board Election Candidates

📣The Meade School District 46-1 Board of Education election is approaching. We’re pleased to introduce the candidates who will appear on the ballot as listed:

4-Year Term Limits

• Derek Allen - dallen1@fnal.gov
• Tammara P. Hannan - tammara.hannan@gmail.com
• Brian Voight (incumbent) - brian.voight@k12.sd.us

2-Year Term Limit

• Megan Snyder, unopposed (incumbent) - megan.snyder@k12.sd.us

These individuals are seeking to serve our students, staff, and community. Candidate information, including biographies and statements (if submitted), will be posted within the next couple of weeks.

🗳️ Election Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Additional School Board Election information can also be found on our website.

#WeAreMeade461 #SchoolBoardElection #CommunityMatters

Sturgis Public Library Happenings

Thursday, April 2nd 5-6pm Crochet with Chelle - Join Chelle at Sturgis Public Library for a relaxing evening of crochet tips, techniques, and creative fun, perfect for teens and adults. All supplies provided. Free to attend - please RSVP with the library

Friday & Saturday April 3rd & 4th CLOSED Easter

Monday, April 6th 3 - 5pm LEGOs - All ages are welcome to come together to build and explore with bricks

Wednesday, April 8th Coding Club 3:30 - 4:30pm Hands on coding activities and programs designed for ages 6 - 10

Thursday, April 9th 5 - 6pm Music Speaks Turandot: A Fable of Fire & Ice How do finish someone else's art? Puccini's last opera is a culmination of 300 years of Italian tradition. Beautiful music, catchy tunes, a story of love and sacrifice, and incomplete. Left unfinished at his death, Turandot has 4 endings, each written by a different composer. This month we listen to excerpts from Turandot, including "Nessun dorma," possibly the most famous aria ever written.

Saturday, April 11th 1 -3pm Genealogy Work Group The Sturgis Public Library and the Sturgis & Meade County Historical Society will be hosting their monthly genealogy work group on Saturday, April 11th at 1pm at the Sturgis Public Library. This month we will be looking at terms found in non-English languages. Understanding key terms can be difficult when wading through documents in a foreign language. We will help you navigate this problem we will be looking at common genealogy terms in languages beside English. Public is welcome!

Monday, April 20th 4-6pm Level Up Gaming Gamers aged 10 and up are invited for an afternoon of Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.

Wednesday, April 22nd 3:30 - 4:30 Coding Club Hands on coding activities and programs designed for ages 6 - 10

Thursday, April 23rd 3:30 - 5:30 pm Chess Club What is en passant? All ages and abilities are welcome. From learning the basics to mastering strategy, participants will play friendly matches and develop focus, logic, and patience. Drop in to play a game or stay the entire duration!

Friday, April 24th Closed All Day

Thursday, April 30th 5 - 6pm Gardening Group Enjoy hands-on learning and a seedling swap with Chelle. Bringing plant lovers together to share knowledge, grow skills, and cultivate community. From practical planting tips to seasonal advice, this program helps gardeners of all levels thrive.

Sturgis Williams Middle School is excited to announce upcoming tryouts for the 2026 Fall Cheerleading season! Students interested in participating in either Sideline Cheer or Competitive Cheer are encouraged to attend the pre-tryout events and mandatory meeting.

Two Pre-Tryout Open Gyms will be held on April 2 and April 9, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the West Gym (upstairs). These sessions offer athletes a great opportunity to prepare and learn more about expectations ahead of tryouts.

The Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the SBHS West Gym. Tryouts will begin later that evening at 6:30 PM, with additional sessions on April 14 (5:00–6:30 PM) and April 15 (4:30–6:00 PM). Tryouts are open to all Meade School District students entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year.

For more information, families may contact Coach Brooke at 605-490-1892. Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register and receive important updates. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the SBHS cheer program this fall!

Homeschool Connection Program Admission is Open for the 2026-27 School Year

The Homeschool Connection Program offers curriculum and academic support for grades K-8 tailored to your students needs, while preserving the flexibility and freedom of your at-home schedule.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Room at the Williams Administrative Building. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and meet the dedicated staff who support the program.

To find out more information or to apply for the program, please click the link.

Yearbook Information:

Order Deadline is April 6

No late yearbook orders will be taken and NO extra yearbooks will be ordered

Here at Youth & Family Services, we are gearing up for the 29th Annual Kids Fair! We are currently looking for volunteers and hope that you'll share this information with anyone you think would like to make a difference in a child's life. YFS’ Kids Fair event is a two-day, fun-filled, family-friendly, community event for kids of all ages that features hands-on activities, exciting entertainment, inflatable attractions, educational opportunities, and so much more! Last year, 8,264 individuals enjoyed all that Kids Fair had to offer. It will be held at The Monument in Rapid City from April 11-12, 2026. Please note that volunteers must be 13 years of age or older. Volunteers are needed during the following times:

Saturday, April 11: 8:15 am – 12:15 pm and 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 12: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm

Please visit https://signup.com/go/sZnoAEa to sign up.

Funds raised at Kids Fair allows YFS to provide children in our community with access to educational and recreational programming, nutrition services, health and wellness programming, counseling, advocacy services, and more. Your support will ensure that children and families attending our event will have a safe, fun, and memorable experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

Thank you,

Alex Nichols

Tri-State Performer Auditions!

Dancin’ Daughters of Diamond City

Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, March 31 from 6-8 p.m. Mineral Marge wants to know where her daughters go at night, as they are too tired to work her mine each day. Who can solve the mystery? Lively music, funny characters and some ghostly cowboys in a haunted saloon. Ye haw!

Roles for 6-8 girls and 5-6 boys in grades 3-9 with strong roles for middle schoolers. No prior theatre experience required; performances are April 24 and 25. Questions? Call 605-723-1200.

415 Fifth Avenue in Belle Fourche

Contests:

Want to earn a snack, ice cream, or juice?

Mrs. Alicia is looking for responsible SWMS students to help clean tables after your lunch period. If you’re interested in volunteering, please check out the sign-up book located at the back of the cafeteria.

If you have any questions just ask!

South Dakota Farmers Union is excited to kick-off another camp season. They offer state camps for students ages 9-12 and 13-18.

Senior State Camp:

ages 13-18

Cost: $100 for SDFU members $135 for nonmembers

Activities: There are several speakers and activities lined up for the week to highlight different careers within the agricultural industry, cooperatives, and Farmers Union history. Campers will also participate in our tour day, dances, campfires, outdoor recreation, and camp traditions.

Register online at https://sdfu.org/education/outh-programs/youth-camps/

Feel free to contact SDFU by email at SBowman@sdfu.org or phone at 605-554-3022 with any questions

Safety

Absolutely no medication on your person, over the counter or otherwise. All medication must be given through the nurse's office.

Backpacks are to be left in your lockers. Our classrooms are very small and backpacks clutter the aisle. It is a safety thing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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