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April 29, 2026

SWMS DailyNewsApril 29, 2026

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Lunch Menu

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


TALENT SHOW REHEARSAL: Rehearsal for ALL Talent Show participants will be today, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 after school from 3:30-4:30. This INCLUDES the Dance Classes. Once we run through your talent, you may leave early or stay for the whole hour.


TALENT SHOWCASE! The Annual Talent Showcase will be held this FRIDAY, MAY 1 at 2:15pm. Participants need to be in the gym at 1:15 to get ready. The rest of the students can be dismissed to the gym at 2:05.


Good luck to the SWMS Track & Field team as they compete in the Sturgis Relay Meet today! 6th and 7th graders will be dismissed at 8:45 for attendance and to walk to the track. 8th graders will be dropped off at the track after their high school visit. Large group band and choir students will be taken to the track after their contest.


Good luck to all the band and choir students competing in the large group contest today, Wednesday, April 29 here music begins at 8:15


Congratulations to the following youth bowlers on their outstanding performances and placements at the USBC Youth State Championships:

Boys All Events Handicap average of 99 & under

Cohen Wood - 1st, Ryder Volin - 12th, Kyle White - 40th, Royal Freeman-Long -45th, & Joey Eide - 54th

Boys All Events Handicap average between 100 & 124

Gavin Johnson - 1st, Christian Rath - 9th, Oliver Cleland - 15th, Leeland Magelky - 24th, Cooper Anglin - 29th, Graecyn Huber - 33rd, Tucker Anderson - 52nd, & Mason Geigle - 55th

Boys All Events Handicap average between 125 & 149

Levi Bestgen - 12 & Quinten Apland - 31st

Boys All Events Scratch 99 & under

Cohen Wood - 2nd, Kyle White - 17, Ryder Volin - 19, & Joey Eide - 53rd

Boys All Events Handicap average between 100 & 124

Gavin Johnson - 2nd, Christian Rath - 9th, Cooper Anglein - 17th, Leeland Magelky - 23rd, Oliver Cleland - 24, Graecyn Huber - 28, Msaon Geigle - 57, Tucker Anderson -59

Boys All Events Handicap average betweeb 125 & 149

Levi Bestgen - 12th & Quinten Apland - 37th

Doubles average 199 & under

Ryder Volin/Cohen Wood - 1st, Oliver Cleland/Royal Freeman-Long - 4, Joey Eide/Nolan Lyons - 27, Leeland Magelky/Marley Bad Wound - 50th, Tucker Anderson/Kyle White - 59, Jayma & Hazel Burke - 68

Doubles average 200 - 249

Gavin Jonhson/Graecyn Huber - 5th, Cassidy Belawske/Izabella Fosdyck - 24th, Christian Rath/Adelyn Gale - 31st, Ame;ia Apland/Livionna Harms - 43rd, Mason Geigle/Cooper Anglin - 44th

Doubles average 250 - 299

Quinten Apland/Levi Bestgen - 13th, MaKenna Olauson/Iria Baker - 14th, & Lainey Hemenway/Arianna Plaggemeyer - 38th

Boys Singles average 99 & under

Kyle White - 10th, Cohen Wood - 11th, Ryder Volin - 24th, Joey Eide - 29th, Royal Freeman-Long - 84th

Boys singles average 100 - 124

Christian Rath - 6th, Oliver Cleland - 16th, Cooper Anglin - 17th, Lelland Magelky - 43rd, Tucker Anderson - 44th, Graecyn Huber - 52nd, & Mason Geigle - 62nd

Boys singles average 125 - 149

Quinten Apland - 34th & Levi Bestben - 42nd

Optional Scratch Boys average 159 & below

Oliver Cleland - 24th, Quinten Apland 25th, Graecyn Huber - 34th, & Mason Geigle - 37th

Optional Scratch Girls average 159 & below

Izabella Fosdyck - 11th

Girls All Events Handicap average 99 & under

Amelia Apland - 21st & Jayma Burke - 62nd

Optional Scratch Girls average 100 - 124

Lainey Hemenway - 15th

Optional Scratch Girls average 125 - 149

Iria Baker - 1st

Girls All Events Scratch average 99 & under

Cassidy Belawski - 8th, Amelia Apland - 15th, & Jayma Burke - 38th

Girls All Events Scratch average 100 - 124

Lainey Hemenway - 14th

Girls All Events Scratch average 125 - 149

Iria Baker - 2nd

Special Scratch 500 Tournament

Iria Baker - 9th & Quinten Apland - 14th

Girls Singles average 99 & Under

Cassidy Belawske - 31st, Jayma Burke - 44th, & Amelia Apland - 54th

Girls Singles average 100 - 124

Lainey Hemenway - 10th & Izabella Fosdyck - 15th

Girls Singles average 125 - 149

Iria Baker - 1st


The drama department will be walking to the Sturgis Community Center on April 30th for the 1 pm performance of the Children's show produced by the high school. There is a sign-up sheet for any cast or crew member who would like to go in the office. If you would like to attend, you must be eligible and have no behavior referrals. You can find Ms. Sara if you have any questions.


There will be a volleyball meeting Wednesday, May 6th at 3pm in the office lobby for any 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball next year.


There will be a parent meeting for any eighth grade girl interested in playing volleyball next year at the high school on May 13th at 6pm in the East Gym of the High School.

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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 Public Library Happenings

Thursday, April 30th 5 - 6pm Gardening Group Enjoy hands-on learning and a seedling swap with Chelle. Bringing plant lovers together to share knowledge, grow skills, and cultivate community. From practical planting tips to seasonal advice, this program helps gardeners of all levels thrive.

Contests:

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Want to earn a snack, ice cream, or juice?

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!

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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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Sturgis Williams Middle School

Chad Hedderman, Principal

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

Meade 46-1 District Office
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/superintendent-business-office/
Wayne Wormstadt, Superintendent

Brett Burditt, Business Manager


1230 Douglas Street

Sturgis SD 57785

(605) 347-2523

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