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What do witches put on their bagels?

answer: Scream cheese

Students, please check the lost and found for any missing items .We have accumulated a lot of missing items . Please take a look before it is donated.

It is located in the Gym Commons, thank you !

Do you have a family member or family friend who is or was in the military (any branch)? We would like a picture of that person to hang on our Wall of Freedom. The office will make a copy of your picture and and then return the picture. We need the name of the person, how you know the person, and what branch of the military the person was in.

There will be a reward dance on October 31st during school hours.

Students will be allowed to wear their costumes on October 31st provided they are school appropriate. No weapons or face paint will be allowed.

October 28th - November 1st is Red Ribbon Week - We will dress up in support of this great cause

Monday, Oct. 28th - Wear red

Tuesday, Oct 29th - Dress like a movie star - wear your fanciest attire

Wednesday, Oct. 30th - wear a hat for $1 - all proceeds will be donated to Wellfully an organization that helps at-risk youth develop effective coping skills leading them to make better life choices about their own health and education.

Thursday, Oct. 31st - school appropriate costume

Friday, Nov. 1st - take the pledge at lunch

Eight grade students will have the opportunity to experience a Day in the Life of a Soldier on November 6th during a field trip to Fort Meade. Any 8th grader with a behavior referral will not be allowed to attend.

The office has Veteran's Day pictures in the office if you would like one to color.

Our Veterans Day program will be November 11th starting at 2pm. This event is open to any Veteran

The end of the Trimester is Friday, November 15th.

Contests

The South Dakota Department of Transportation and South Dakota Pilots Association are seeking students to enter the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme is Women with Wings and we would like to invite students ages 6 - 17 to submit artwork inspired by the daring women who have defied society's expectations, taking to the air and proving that the sky is a place for everyone. All artwork must be 11 3/4 by 16 1/2 inches or the nearest possible equivalent in size to be considered for the contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place. All entries must be received by January 7, 2025. There is more information in the office.

Do you know a staff member that goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Please, nominate them for the PTSA staff member of the month. Nomination forms can be found in the office.

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.

Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal

Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Shauna Sigman, Attendance Secretary

Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/

Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232