SWMS Daily News
November 7, 2025
Today is a Black Day
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Joke
Answer: A yam session
Activities
Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.
The office has Veterans Day coloring sheets if you would like to color one and use it decorate your locker.
The last day of the trimester is November 14th.
Congratulations to wrestlers on another great showing last night.
Good luck to the wrestlers as they compete in the Belle Fourche Invite today, November 7 matches begin at 3. Please dismiss the wrestlers at 1:05,.the bus leave at 1:15
Good luck to the 8th grade girls basketball team as they compete in the Rapid City Tournament at Rapid City East Middle School on Saturday, November 8 games begin at 9 please be at Grunwald at 7:15 to catch the bus
Good luck to the Oral Interp students as they compete in the Sturgis Scoopers Invitational on Saturday, November 8th at the high school performances begin at 9 players
Good luck to the Knowledge Bowl team as they compete in the Finals at Stevens on Saturday, November 8th questioning begins at 9
The ice cream tardy challenge has begun. This challenge will run until November 25th. Here are the totals from November 3 - November 5. For 3 days we have had a total of 88 tardies.
Grade tardies: 5th grade - 15, 6th grade - 10, 7th grade - 31, and 8th grade 32. Be on time and earn ice cream at lunch.
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of October. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Adrian Pilcher & Charity Huggett (5th Grade), Zaylen Bright & Hazel Rusk (6th Grade), Greyson Fields & Kenzie Sanders (7th Grade), Sadie Goodwin & Easton Gouldin (8th Grade).
If you received the Student of the Month award this month, you will receive a certificate and some ice cream to share with 4 friends at lunch. Please pick up your ice cream in the front office during your next lunch period!
Do you have a family member in the military or retired from the military? Do you know someone in the military or retired from military? SWMS would like to honor these people on our Wall of Freedom. Please, bring a picture of this person to the office, we will scan the picture and return it. We will need to know the name of the person, which branch of the service they were in, and the relationship between this person and the student who brought in the picture. (grandpa, mom, family friend, etc) If you have previously brought in a picture we should still have that picture and there is no need to bring in another one.
Please dismiss the wrestlers at 2:55 on Monday, Nov. 10. The bus leaves at 3:00 for combined practice with Stagebarn at the high school.
Please excuse 8th grade GBB players at 2:15 on Tuesday, Nov. 11th for games at STM.
Wrestling pictures will be Wednesday, November 12th right afterschool.
Sturgis Public Library Events
Tues. Nov. 4th & 18th, 3:30pmWonder MathJoin Richard Moeller at the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesday, November 4th at 3:30pm, for science-based discoveries, activities, and more. All ages are welcome.
Mon. Nov. 10th @ 5:30 PM Master Your Health with Sean Hollearn
Mastering Your Health with Wellness Coordinator Sean Hollearn
Take control of your well-being with this practical and engaging health education workshop!
In this informative program, you’ll:
• Gain clear, practical definitions of health and disease
• Explore the 6 Foundational Principles of Health
• Discover tools and skills that support long-term wellness
• Learn real strategies you can immediately apply to your daily life
Whether you're just starting your health journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers valuable insights for all
Tues. Nov. 11th Closed Veterans Day
Thurs. Nov. 13th, 5:30pmMusicSpeaksMusicSpeaks will be at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, November 13th at 5:30pm.
Bach in Jail: Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most revered musicians in history. He also had a temper and wasn't afraid to speak his mind! What scandalous event landed him in jail one November 300 years ago? Find out at this month's MusicSpeaks.
Mon. Nov. 17th 4-6pmLevelUp! GamingGamers 10 and up are invited to join the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, November 17th at 4pm an afternoon of Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.
Thurs. Nov. 20th, 6pmBooks On TapThe Sturgis Public Library will be hosting Books On Tap on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm at the Oasis. Monthly Theme:“Books & Bites” — Bring a book you love and a small snack or recipe sample to share for our annual favorite book club meeting! All readers 21+ are invited to join.
Sat., Nov. 22nd, 10am-2pmYouth Craft MarketDiscover one-of-a-kind handmade treasures created by talented youth right here in our community! Shop, support young artists, and find unique gifts, crafts, and keepsakes made with creativity and care. Applications for hosting a table are available at the library. Space is limited.
Mon. Nov. 24th, 4pmS.T.E.A.M. TeamKids age 6-10 are invited to the S.T.E.A.M. Team at the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, November 24th at 4pm. Test your skills with coding robots to help the turkey escape!
Thurs. Nov. 27thClosedThanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 28thClosed
Contests
Patriot's Pen
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.
Sturgis Williams Middle School
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