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Word of the Week

Argue: provide reasons or evidence to support or oppose - claim - persuade - propose

Activities

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

Good Luck to all choir students participating in the spring concert, Songs from Movies and Shows

Mrs. Cammack will be taking full group pictures today, Tuesday, March 24th in the gym for the Yearbook of the following groups: drama noon, choir 12:10, and band 12:20

Congratulations to The Black Hills Juniors Volleyball Team on their Championship win this weekend in Mitchell. The team is made up of girls from the Northern Hills area including Sturgis 8th graders Bronwyn Barnhart, Tynlee Donavan, Berklei Iszler, and Holland Rohde.

MMM Update

We have officially reached the end of Round 1. With an exciting lineup of battles in the Extinction is Forever and That's so Metal categories. We had the craziest upset so far when the 4 seen Caribbean Monk Seal lost against the 13 seed Yallara. Gasps were heard in the halls! We also saw an exciting battle that had the 10 seed Shrike defeat the 7 seed Bloodworm. After round 1 wrapped up, the leader board had quite the shift. The all-student leaderboard is: 1st place: 3-way tie between Landon W, Jett L, and Christian P. 2nd place is a 4-way tie between Monroe B, Gretchen G, Jax W, and Landry W. Good luck as we head into round 2!

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

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:

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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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