STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

SBHS WEEK EVENTS
CLICK ON SCOOPER SAM FOR THE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Monday 12/23/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Tuesday 12/24/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 12/25/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Thursday 12/26/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Friday 12/27/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Saturday 12/28/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
_____________________________________________________________
Monday 12/30/2024
SBHS Boys JV/V Wrestling: Harding County Tournament; 9:30 AM
Tuesday 12/31/2024
NO ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 1/1/2025
NO ACTIVITIES
Thursday 1/2/2025
NO ACTIVITIES
Friday 1/3/2025
SBHS Wrestling: vs. Rapid City Central; 3:00 PM
SBHS Boys Basketball: vs. St Thomas More @ STM; 3:00/4:30/6:00 PM
Saturday 1/4/2025
SBHS Girls Wrestling: Spearfish Tournament; 12:00 PM
SBHS Boys Basketball: vs. Douglas HS @ Douglas; 12:00 (C)/1:30 (JV)/4:30 PM (V)
SBHS Girls Basketball: vs. Douglas HS @ Douglas;12:00 (JV)/1:30 (C)/3:00 PM (V)
_____________________________________________________________
Monday 1/6/2025
NO ACTIVITIES
Tuesday 1/7/2025
NO ACTIVITIES
Wednesday 1/8/2025
NO ACTIVITIES
Thursday 1/9/2025
SBHS Girls Wrestling: vs. Thunder Basin @ Thunder Basin; 4:30 PM
SBHS Boys Wrestling: vs. Thunder Basin @ Thunder Basin; 4:30 PM
Friday 1/10/2025
SBHS Girls Wrestling: vs. Hettinger Invitation Tournament; 11:00 AM
SBHS Boys Wrestling: vs. Hettinger Invitation Tournament; 11:00 AM
SBHS Boys Basketball: vs. RC Christian @ SBHS; 3:30 (9A)/4:45 (JV)/7:30 PM (V)
SBHS Girls Basketball: vs. RC Christian @ SBHS; 3:30 (JV)/4:45 (9A)/6:00 PM (V)
Saturday 1/11/2025
SBHS Girls Wrestling: vs. Hettinger Invitation Tournament; 9:00 AM
SBHS Boys Wrestling: vs. Hettinger Invitation Tournament; 9:00 AM
SD REGION 7 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Our very own Assistant Principal, Coleen Keffeler, has been honored with the prestigious Assistant Principal of the Year award for Region 7. She will now be in the running for the state APOY which will be decided in February.
Mrs. Keffler is a dedicated caring professional who has been the Culinary Arts Teacher and led the Career Technical Education Department for years and transitioned to Assistant Principal at Sturgis Brown. This incredible recognition highlights her outstanding leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Sturgis Brown High School, the students and community. Mrs. Keffeler consistently goes above and beyond to foster a positive and supportive environment for everyone at Sturgis Brown, and this award is a testament to her hard work and vision.
KBHB/KWIK MART ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
This week's KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Zhoel Irion of the Scooper Wrestling Team! Zhoel won his 175 weight class match vs West Central on December 12 and brought home reserve champion at the Rapid City Invite on Saturday, December 14.
RAPID CITY INVITE CHAMPIONS
Wrestling teams from all over South Dakota competed at the Rapid City Invite on December 13 and 14. Scoopers came away as TEAM CHAMPIONS!
The following wrestlers placed at the invite:
106 - Sullivan Sigman - 8th; 113 - Tyler Baldwin - 1st; 120 - Mason Hagen - 5th; 132 - Parker Graveman - 4th; 138 - Benjamin Nadig - 4th; 150 - Kalvin Ketelsen - 2nd; 165 - Joseph Nadig - 1st;
175 - Zhoel Irion - 2nd; 190 - Kelson Dirk - 3rd; Girls 107 - Annalee Pierson - 2nd; Girls 120 - Kaidynce Hand - 7th; Girls 132 - Brooklynn Baird - 3rd; JV113 - Quintin Kelly - 5th; JV120 - Trik Elshere - 3rd; JV132 - Dawsyn Caldwell - 7th; JV138 - Wyatt Marler - 2nd; JV144 - EJ Brant - 3rd; JV150 - Kanin Smith - 6th; JV165 - Landyn Mahaffy - 2nd; JV190 - Tanner Gouldin - 4th.
SBHS ANGEL TREE FUNDRAISER
Student Council held a coin war between staff members to raise funds for Angel Tree gifts. Jennifer Mallett and Jordan Proefrock were the "winners" of this year's fundraiser. They were chosen to wear the honorary Santa and Christmas elf costumes. They brought a smile to everyone here at SBHS. Merry Christmas everyone!
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH DAKOTA
STURGIS BASEBALL EARLY REGISTRATION
BEAR BUTTE BREEZES, ISSUE 4
2025-26 FAFSA IS CURRENTLY OPEN
When you complete the FAFSA, you are taking an important step to achieve your college and career goals. If you need money to help you pay for college, the FAFSA is necessary to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid as well as funding from state or local programs. Click on logo to access the FAFSA website.
MAPPING YOUR FUTURE: COLLEGE RESOURCE FOR SENIORS
Mapping Your Future is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes through trusted career, college, and financial aid resources. Mapping Your Future provides accurate and up-to-date information that helps students plan, prepare, and pay for higher education and contributes to national student loan default prevention efforts by providing information and services to students and their families. Click on logo to access Mapping Your Future websie.
CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION & TIMELINE
November 15: Baby picture google slide due for senior slideshow (Through Class of 2025 Google Classroom). Directions in Google Classroom- See SBHS office if you have questions
December 10: Last day to order a yearbook ($50 online www.yearbookforever.com or SBHS office)
January 17: Senior Picture due to Yearbook (Upload ONE picture through the Class of 2025 Google Classroom). Directions in Google Classroom - See Mrs. Dschaak if you have questions
February 1: Many Local Scholarship Applications open. (See Student Services website for full details).
April 1: Most Local Scholarship Applications are due. Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines. See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.
Week of April 14: Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Times
April 18: Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs (Class of 2025 Google Classroom). If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for the speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation.
April 24:Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)
April 28-May 2: Online voting for Class Awards (Through Class of 2025 Google Classroom)
May 12: 8:00 AM Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey 12.
May 14: Seniors Last Day of Class: Turn in Checkout sheet and computer.
May 16: 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony; 10:30 Graduation Practice; 11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 11:45. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with grilling, serving & clean-up. Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.
May 18: Graduation! 12:30 PM Doors Open; 1:15 PM Seniors Line up. 2:00 PM Graduation Ceremony promptly begins.
Dress expectations:
- 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 or no tennis shoes and shoes must have a back.
- Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown include: honor cords, honor 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, star quilt on chair. No other hat decorations or gown adornments permitted
DAVIS-BAHCALL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Institute for Underground Science at SURF's Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program, offers students a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity that takes them around the world of modern scientific research.
The Program offers:
- 4-week Scholar Program (all expenses covered plus a $2,000 learning stipend)
- Connect with mentors and students
- Visit STEM industries across the Midwest
- Visit Science laboratories in the U.S. and abroad
- Visit national monuments and landmarks of cultural significance
Application deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025
BOYS STATE 2025 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Attention high school juniors or seniors! Applications are NOW being accepted for the 82nd session of South Dakota Boys State which will be held on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD from June 2-6, 2025.
American Legion Boys State of South Dakota has a two-fold purpose. First, to better help youth understand and appreciate the American system of government and way of life including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Secondly, to give a better knowledge of the fundamental principles of government within the state of South Dakota.
SD GIRLS STATE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
ALA South Dakota Girls State is designed to empower and inspire young women to become active and informed citizens, while fostering friendships, creating lasting memories, and providing valuable educational and networking opportunities, these programs are the perfect program for anyone to attend to grow on an academic and personal level.
Timeline and additional information:
1. Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary (ALA).
2. Complete a “State of Interest” and submit to your local ALA.
3. If selected & notified by the ALA you will complete the Pre-Registration form.
4. April 1st you will receive an email from the Director of ALA SD Girls State with additional information.
WEBSITE LINKS
Sturgis Brown High School
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