STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Semester Tests for the 1st semester will be next week, January 10-12 (Wednesday - Friday). Here are some things that are good to know about these three days.

• Busses will run at normal times.
• Teachers will be available during normal working hours, 7:45 - 3:45.
• No LUNCH is served on Friday.
  
• The Student Council will be sponsoring Pizza and Pop event at 12:30, for those students that are still in the building on FRIDAY.
• Students don't have to be at school during Make-Up Test periods.
• This means students can leave at 1:30 on both Wed. & Thur. and 11:20 on Friday.
• If students are here during Make-Up Times, they are either in the commons, library or with a teacher.
• The Make-Up Test period can be used to get help from a teacher, study for upcoming tests, make up past assignments if possible, and complete missing tests.
• Scooper Time (Red 4) - There are no tests, so students don't have to be here. If students are here, they must report to their Scooper Time teacher. This could be a time to make up a test.
• After School Program will happen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

We will NOT have the annual "I Hate Winter Days" on Friday, which is sponsored by the National Guard. We are looking for a date to do this later this spring.

Monday 1/8/2024

NO ACTIVITIES

Tuesday 1/9/2024

SBHS C/JV/V Girls Basketball: vs RC Christian @ RC Christian; 3:30 PM/5:00 PM/6:30 PM

SBHS C/JV/V Boys Basketball: vs RC Christian @ RC Christian; 3:30 PM/5:00 PM/8:00 PM

Wednesday 1/10/2024

NO ACTIVITIES

Thursday 1/11/2024

SBHS G/JV/V Wrestling: vs. Belle Fourche @ SBHS; 5:30/6:30 PM

Friday 1/12/2024

SBHS JV/C/V Girls Basketball: vs Thunder Basin HS @ Gillette, WY ; 3:00 PM/4:30 PM/6:00 PM

SBHS JV/C/V Boys Basketball: vs Thunder Basin HS @ Gillette, WY; 3:00 PM/4:30 PM/7:30 PM

SBHS JV Wrestling: Newcastle HS; 8:00 AM

SBHS Debate: Thunder Basin HS, Gillette, WY; 3:00 PM

Saturday 1/13/2024

SBHS Debate: Thunder Basin HS, Gillette, WY; 3:00 PM

SBHS Wrestling: Mitchell Tournament @ Mitchell HS; 10:00 AM

As a high school junior, you could be given the opportunity to attend the American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State on the university campus in Vermillion, SD. The purpose of Girls State is to help you understand and appreciate the American form of government which includes learning about your rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. During the week-long session you will also hear many outstanding people speak concerning their elective or appointive offices in the state.

Please understand that if you are accepted, the week will be no cost to you and bus transportation will be provided by your local Auxiliary unit. You must arrive on time at the USD campus between 1 and 4 pm on Monday, June 3. You are REQUIRED to remain on campus during the entire week (through noon on Saturday, June 8).

STATEMENT OF INTEREST INFORMATION & FORM

REGISTRATION FORM

The SD Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling contractors is a trade association representing plumbing, heating and cooling contractors in south Dakota. The provide training, advocacy, information, and networking opportunities.

Each year, they host an annual state convention which includes speakers, a trade show, and hands-on apprentice competition. In an effort to encourage students to consider the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry, they are inviting students to attend and visit with local contractors about career opportunities in the industry.

For more information, visit their website: https://sdphcc.org/event/annual-state-convention/

The Bear Butte Breezes, our student newspaper. This issue contains a plethora of content, including the holidays, music, theater, athletics, community connections, and feature stories

The Close-Up Students going to Washington, DC and New York City are selling raffle tickets for 50 lbs of beef. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. They will be selling at basketball games and wrestling until the drawing on Jan 19 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game against Lead-Deadwood. Contact Mrs. Kaufman for more information.

The 18th annual Rising Star of the West Scholarship contest is about to begin and is sponsored by Monument Health and Black Hills FOX News. It’s easy to enter and it’s a great opportunity with scholarships totaling $7,500. Students need to submit a short video on any subject that interest them. The entry deadline is coming up on January 13th. Click on the picture to access the entry form.

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.***

• February 1 – Many Local Scholarship Applications open. See Student Services website for full details.
  
• March 29 – 3:15 p.m. 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 p.m—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

14. 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

a. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with cooking, serving & clean-up

b. Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.

15. May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM

a. Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM

b. 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.

c. 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.

d. No other hat decorations permitted.

e. See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions

c. Graduation begins promptly at 2:00 PM

Meade County is hosting an art contest for National County Government Month which is in April. They would like to invite grades K-12 to participate.

This year’s theme is “design your own barn”.

The following are the project guidelines:

· The media can include pencil or ink sketch, paint, or digital media such as graphic art or photographs.

· The size of the piece can be between 8 ½ x 11 and 11 x 17.

· Please put the student’s name, grade, school and teacher on the back of each piece of work

The deadline to submit the artwork is Friday, March 29, 2024. The artwork can either be mailed in or county employees will be available to pick up the artwork from the participating schools. All work will be displayed during the month of April at the Meade County Erskine Building and the Meade County Courthouse. The art will be returned to the students.

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