Monday 4/1/2024

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 4/2/2024

SBHS Track: West River Field Meet @ O'Harra Stadium, Rapid City; 10:00 AM

SBHS JV/V Softball: Rapid City Central @ Parkview Softball Complex, Rapid City; 1:00 PM/3:00 PM

SBHS V Softball: Pierre @ Parkview Softball Complex, Rapid City; 5:00 PM

Wednesday 4/3/2024

Thursday 4/4/2024

Friday 4/5/2024

SBHS Track: Queen City Track Meet @ Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish; 9:00 AM

SBHS Softball: Sioux Falls Lincoln @ Sherman Park, Sioux Falls; 4:30 PM

Saturday 4/6/2024

SBHS Softball: Sioux Falls Jefferson @ Sherman Park, Sioux Falls; 11:30 AM

Sturgis Brown High School held an area FFA Career Development Event on Wednesday, March 27. Many area schools participated in the contest.

Through Career and Leadership Development Events, participating FFA members develop critical thinking skills, effective decision-making, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following FFA students who participated in the Career Development Event at Sturgis Brown High School.

• Ag business- Allison Ogden placed 4th individually
• Floriculture- Brooklyn Baird placed 4th individually
• Food Science- Mary Vallette placed 4th, Jora Shaeffer placed 9th, and Wraylee Brown placed 10th individually
• Livestock Evaluation- Bennett Gordon placed 2nd individually
• Milk Quality- Emilie Reedy placed 2nd, Jorja Ulmer placed 5th, Rowan Lutz placed 6th, and Braydn Starkenburg placed 11th individually
• Natural Resources- George Hamer placed 1st, Gage Whitehead placed 5th, and Barrett Patterson placed 6th individually
• Vet Science- Brenna Whiteford placed 10th individually

The following teams placed either 1st or 2nd yesterday and are now qualified for state:

• Natural Resources
• Livestock Evaluation
• Food Science
• Range Plant ID
• Milk Quality

CONGRATULATIONS to Ryan Heinert, Sturgis Brown High School junior, who was selected by the 2024 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association to the Class AA All-State Boys Basketball Second Team. Sturgis Brown High School has not had an All-State Boys Basketball selection since 2018-2019.

Ryan had 19.5 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game and 2.5 assists per game. Way to go Ryan!!!

Midwestern Mechanical Inc. held a Construction Career Fair for students from area high schools. Mr. Marolt's CTE Intro to Residential Construction attended the event. The fair allowed students to explore careers in construction and HVAC. Guest speakers talked about career opportunities and gave demonstrations on 3-D building modeling and construction blueprints.

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.***

• March 29 – 3:15 PM 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 PM—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
• 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
• Parent volunteers are needed to assist with cooking, serving & clean-up
• Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.
• May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM
• Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM
• 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.
• 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.
• No other hat decorations permitted.
• See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions
• Graduation begins PROMPTLY at 2:00 PM

Job seekers can visit with employers in the Black Hills Area virtually to learn about opportunities in the area. Interested parties can learn about area companies and learn about jobs in the Black Hills.

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