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May 2023

Get the Scoop Community Newsletter May 2023
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📢The Scoop from the Sup'📢

Time to Celebrate the Class of 2023


It is the time of the year where we pause to celebrate the effort from our graduates, families and the Meade School District Staff. The graduation ceremony culminates the path from the first day of kindergarten to the sometimes awkward transitions of middle school and finally their growth through high school. This journey has not always been easy, but with challenges comes growth in who our graduates will become.


Students who leave Sturgis Brown High School are our future workforce, neighbors, city council members, state or national leaders. In a few years, I will welcome some back as teachers or other important roles to the district as valued employees. I am sure even some of them will become school board members helping shape the direction of the Meade School District. I look forward to seeing where their paths take them with their future families.


Each of these students have accomplished so much on their own, but also were supported by family, school and community to reach graduation. The joy of this day will be seen on the students, siblings, parents, grandparents and so many more. The Class of 2023 will move from students to alumni each with their own path and journey ahead of them, but forever each shall be a SCOOPER!

📝Two SBHS Students Earn Perfect ACT and ASVAB Scores📝 📝Two SBHS Students Earn Perfect ACT and ASVAB Scores📝

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Two SBHS students received perfect scores on their college entrance exams, senior, Beck Bruch on the ACT, and junior, Martin Jones on the ASVAB test.


Beck Bruch, scored a perfect 36 points on the ACT test while the national average in 2022 was 19.8. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It is accepted by all four-year colleges and universities in the United States as well as more than 225 universities outside of the U.S.


Martin Jones, successfully took the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) which is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

🕺Sturgis Brown High School Prom💃 🕺Sturgis Brown High School Prom💃

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Enchanted Garden

The 2022-23 SBHS prom is in the books! Sturgis kids clean up nice!

🎙️Scooper Thespian Society Celebrates 30th Anniversary🎭 🎙️Scooper Thespian Society Celebrates 30th Anniversary🎭

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Come watch Sturgis Brown High School’s children show at the Center this week! In addition to being a great show, you'll be supporting the Scooper Thespian Society in their 30th anniversary of this amazing production! This year's Children’s Play is “Storyville”. Thursday 5/4 and Friday 5/5 at 9am, 1pm and 7pm. The 7pm showing is the only ones open to the public, the other two showings are for the elementary schools.

🎓Baccalaureate: Senior send-off🎓 🎓Baccalaureate: Senior send-off🎓

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Baccalaureate for graduation seniors throughout Meade County will be held at the Sturgis Community Center Theatre on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 pm. Seniors, please wear your cap & gown!


Baccalaureate is a faith-based celebration for graduating seniors. All seniors and their family and friends are welcome to attend.

👩‍🎓Sturgis Brown High School Graduation is May 21👨‍🎓 👩‍🎓Sturgis Brown High School Graduation is May 21👨‍🎓

The graduation ceremony for SBHS Class of 2023 will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, May 21, 2023 in the west gym at Sturgis Brown High School. There are no reserved seats, and tickets are not needed for admission to graduation.


Class Motto: "We didn't realize we were making memories, we were only having fun" - Winnie the Pooh

Class Flower: White lily

Class Color: Red

Class Poem: Zoey Holt

Class Song: "I Lived" by OneRebublic

Class Speakers: Jag (Hugh) Weyer & Landry Haugen

🌞Last Day of School 2023!🌞 🌞Last Day of School 2023!🌞

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The scheduled last day of school for Meade School District 46-1 students is Wednesday, May 24. This day will also be a two hour early release day district-wide!

🏆Employees to be honored at the May 25 recognition breakfast banquet🏆 🏆Employees to be honored at the May 25 recognition breakfast banquet🏆

Reserve Now!

A public reception will be held Thursday, May 25 to honor the Meade School District employees who are retiring, those who have worked 15, 20, 30 and 35 years, and those who have been selected as teach of the year and professional technical support staff of the year.


The breakfast reception and program will begin at 8:00 am in the west gym at Sturgis Brown High School. The free event, sponsored by the Meade School Board, is open to the public. Those attending must make reservations so that an accurate count can be taken.


Deadline for reservations is May 1. To reserve a spot, call the superintendent's office at (605) 347-2523 or email send an email.

🏆2022-23 Staff Retirees🏆 🏆2022-23 Staff Retirees🏆

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Cora Atkinson

Capable Kids Program

Piedmont Valley Elementary

(15 years)

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Cal Christensen

Custodian

Piedmont Valley Elementary

(9 years)

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Scott Peterson

Personal Finance/Career Planning Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

(23 years)

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Deb Wilburn

Assistant Special Education Director

Special Services Department

District-wide

(24 years)

🎇35 Years of Service🎇 🎇35 Years of Service🎇

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Rex Schrock

Head Custodian

Sturgis Williams Middle School

🌟30 Years of Service🌟 🌟30 Years of Service🌟

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Kim Hartwig

English Teacher

Sturgis Williams Middle School

⭐20 Years of Service⭐ ⭐20 Years of Service⭐

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Deb Cano

Math Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

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Pat Cass

Science Teacher

Sturgis Williams Middle School

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Teresa Froelich

English, Journalism Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

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Chad Hedderman

Principal

Sturgis Williams Middle School

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Sage Robinson-Miller

Fitness/Weightlifting Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

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Colleen Sletten

Food Service Manager

Sturgis Brown High School

🌠15 Years of Service🌠 🌠15 Years of Service🌠

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Jim Adams

Maintenance

Buildings & Grounds Department

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Jami Anderson

Kindergarten Teacher

Sturgis Elementary

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Jessica Bernhagen

4th Grade Teacher

Piedmont Valley Elementary

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William Carpenter

Social Studies Teacher

Stagebarn Middle School

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Shelane Graham

Library Paraprofessional

Rural Schools

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Cathy Johnson

Library Paraprofessional

Sturgis Brown High School

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Adam Lalicker

IT Network Administrator

Curriculum & Technology Department

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Laurie Lorius

Food Service Manager

Sturgis Elementary

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Matt Mott

Math Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

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Julie Treloar

First Grade Teacher

Sturgis Elementary

👩‍🏫Teacher of the Year & Professional/Technical Support Staff of the Year👨‍🏫 👩‍🏫Teacher of the Year & Professional/Technical Support Staff of the Year👨‍🏫

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Marnie Colhoff

Teacher of the Year

Piedmont Valley Elementary

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Jill Meirose

Professional/Technical Support Staff of the Year

Head Administrative Assistant

Sturgis Brown High School

👨‍🏫Teacher of the Year Building Nominees👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫Teacher of the Year Building Nominees👩‍🏫

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Alice Arthur

5th Grade, Special Education

Stagebarn Middle School

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Kristi Cammack

Physical Education

Sturgis Williams Middle School

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Heidi Kruse

Librarian

District-Wide

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Matthew Mott

Teacher

Sturgis Brown High School

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Amanda Marr

Teacher

Central Meade Co. School

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Mary Anne Stenback

Music

Sturgis Elementary

👨‍🏫Professional/Technical Support Staff Building Nominees👨‍🏫 👨‍🏫Professional/Technical Support Staff Building Nominees👨‍🏫

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Dawn Johnson

Food Service

Piedmont Valley Elementary

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Sara Audiss-Larson

Special Education Paraprofessional

Sturgis Williams Middle School

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Cerrina Lingwall

Special Education Paraprofessional

Whitewood Elementary

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Angela Wetz

Head Administrative Assistant

Sturgis Elementary

What to Expect At The May School Board Meeting What to Expect At The May School Board Meeting

To view the full agenda, click the link
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A school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 8. Executive Session is scheduled prior to. Some important topics that will be discussed and approved include:

  • Approve School Board Application Process for one year Board Appointee
  • Approve Handle With Care MOU with law enforcement
  • Support Staff Salary
  • Preliminary Budget Presentations
  • School Board Policy Reviews
  • Set the Date/Time for the June Public Hearing

*Patrons who wish to speak during Open Forum are asked to contact the superintendent's office prior to the meeting by emailing Wayne Wormstadt or Tanya Ludwick.

School Board Agendas and Minutes
Click the red button to view past and present school board agendas and meeting minutes.
Event Information

May School Board Meeting with executive session prior

When?

Monday, May 8, 2023, 05:30 PM

Where?

1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD, USA

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🏈Activities Department 🎭 🏈Activities Department 🎭

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KWIK Mart/KBHB Radio Athlete of the Week

Check out all of the awesome past and present Athletes of the Week that have been awarded a $10 gift card and FREE sub or mac n’ cheese from Kwik Mart/Sturgis Subs and a certificate.

Activities Calendar
SDHSAA Livestream Events

📁Human Resources Department📁 📁Human Resources Department📁

Click on the image to view other available jobs!
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Job Opportunities

We have several certified, support staff and extra-curricular activity positions available for 2023-24 school year.

  • CTE Pro-Start/Culinary Arts Teacher
  • CTE Industrial Technology (Welding) Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Paraprofessional

The district is always looking for substitute teachers and volunteers!

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COVID-19 Quick Tests Available

If you have a student that attends the Meade School District 46-1, and would like to receive a QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test Kit for a family member, please let your building principal know that you would like to receive one as we have them available for you. They are fast, easy and you can receive rapid results in 10 minutes. Each kit comes with two (2) tests and instructions.

Parent Information
In order for us to keep you informed on the latest happenings, make sure we have your most current contact and household information. Other student registration information, open house dates, plus so much more!

🙋‍♀️Student News🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♀️Student News🙋‍♂️

😎2022-23 Summer School Schedules😎 😎2022-23 Summer School Schedules😎

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Sturgis Elementary

June 5 - June 29

Monday -Thursday

9am - 12pm


Piedmont Valley Elementary

June 5 - June 29

Monday - Thursday

Session 1: 8:00 am - 9:45 am

Session 2: 10:00 am - 11:45 am


Whitewood Elementary

June 5 - June 30


Sturgis Williams Middle School

May 30 - June 22

Monday - Thursday

8:00am - 12:00pm

Session 1: 8:00am - 10:00am (Eng & Reading)

Session 2: 10:00am - 12:00pm (math)


Central Meade Co. School

May 30 - June 27

8:00am - 12:00pm


Sturgis Brown High School

May 30 - June 29

Monday - Virtual Days

Tuesday - Thursday

7:00am - 11:00am

Check Your Child's Grades - Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Need to check your students grades or schedule? Click the red button. If you need assistance please contact the building secretary.
Bear Butte Breezes
Bear Butte Breezes is an online student newspaper created by SBHS journalism students dating back to 1903! Check out their publications now by clicking the red button!

🍎Food Service Department🍎 🍎Food Service Department🍎

Food Service Menus
Click the red button to view building menus.
Titan Solutions
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Free & Reduced Meals

Parents or guardians, you can deposit money directly into your child's meal account and can receive emails at Titan Family Portal and set up your account(s). You can also apply for Free and Reduced meals by filling out the Application.

🌟Special Services Department🌟 🌟Special Services Department🌟

🔆Staff Spotlight🔆 🔆Staff Spotlight🔆

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Brittni Luikens, PVE, Speech Therapist

FuN FaCtS
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Deb Wilburn, Assistant SPED Director

FuN FaCtS

📅Important School Calendar Dates📅 📅Important School Calendar Dates📅

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2022-23 School Year

May 8 - School Board Meeting

May 17 - Baccalaureate

May 21 - Graduation

May 24 - Last Day of School (2 hour early release)

Community Events & Newsletters Community Events & Newsletters

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Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Events & Facebook

Sturgis Community Center Newsletter & Facebook

Foothills Area Chamber of Commerce & Facebook

Whitewood Chamber of Commerce & Facebook

Social Media Platforms Social Media Platforms

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Do you have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram?! 🙋‍♀️

Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook, TWEET us on Twitter and FOLLOW Us on Instagram! It's a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest school events, cancellations, staff and student spotlights plus so much more! Our website is also full of informative information.

Amended_2022-23 School Calendar
To view the amended calendar, click the red button.
Rural 2022-23 School Calendar
To view the amended rural 2022-23 school calendar, click the red button.
2023-24 School Calendar
To view the 2023-24 school calendar, click the red button.
Rural 2023-24 School Calendar
To view the rural 2023-24 school calendar, click the red button.
Directory for Meade School District 46-1
Meade 46-1 District Office
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/superintendent-business-office/
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Wayne Wormstadt, Superintendent

Brett Burditt, Business Manager


1230 Douglas Street

Sturgis SD 57785

(605) 347-2523

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