STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 10/30/2023

SBHS Volleyball: vs RC Central @ RC Central ; 9A/4:30 PM; JV/4:30 PM;9B/5:45 PM; C/5:45 PM; V/ 7:00 PM

Tuesday 10/31/2023

No Activities

Wednesday 11/01/2023

No Activities

Thursday 11/02/2023

Trimester informational Meeting: West Gym; SBHS @ 6:30 PM

Friday 11/03/2023

SBHS Debate: Casper, WY @ 3:00 PM

Saturday 11/04/2023

SBHS Debate: Casper, WY @ TBD

SBHS Oral Interp: Custer Invite @ Custer HS; 9:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS To the SBHS Boys Cross-Country Team and Coach Proefrock on their 2nd place finish AND the SBHS Girls Cross Country Team on their 7th place finish at the SD State Meet that was held in Sioux Falls on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

State Boys Cross Country Team: (Left to Right) Coach Peterson, Cash Daigle (102nd Place), Kale Fenner (111th), Taylor Colunga ( 46th), Morgan Papenfuss (40th), Ty Petrocco (7th), Quinn Bruch (8th), Ty Ferguson (28th), Coach Proefrock

State Girls Cross Country Team: (Left to Right) Coach Peterson, Charlie Bierle (83rd), Paige Willnerd (67th), Emilie Reedy (34th), Keelin Dinkins (41st), Iris Zylstra (29th), Lucy Hamer (49th), Abijah Kroetch (71st) (not pictured)

Jadon Blair of the SBHS Football Team, who hauled in a 31-yard touchdown pass in a win at Douglas.

Tyler Petrocco, who brought home a 7th place finish at the State Cross Country Meet, and helped Sturgis place second in the team standings.

Tori Williams of the SBHS Volleyball Team, who scored 23 assists, four kills and two aces in a win over Lead-Deadwood.

Volunteering involves going to Deadwood on court nights (2nd and 4th Monday of the month). There is possible transportation if they have enough volunteers and eventually add in Meade County on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Court starts at 4:45 PM and it is our goal to have kids out of the court house no later than 7 PM. The students will do mock trials to get the comfortable and then will take actual cases as they come. We have attorneys who will work with the students to teach them some basics about how to read and interpret cases/law as well courtroom procedure.

Currently volunteers earn $250/year for scholarship funds. This last year, two scholarships were given, one for $750 and another for $500. We have court on November 13th and November 27th next month and may need to add court dates.

If you are interested in this program, please stop and see Mr. Sullivan or Mrs. Kaufman.

SBHS Youth Leadership Team (YLT) visited Piedmont Valley Elementary, Whitewood Elementary, Central Meade County School for Red Ribbon Week. RED RIBBON WEEK is Celebrated Annually October 23-31.

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

The Sturgis Public Library will be having coding for ages 8+ on Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:30-4:30 pm. Join members of the Application Development Club from the SD School of Mines and Technology in learning fun new coding skills and concepts. Space is limited.

Every year on the third or fourth Wednesday in October, a very special event comes around — the Day of Unity, or Unity Day, as it is commonly called, which is celebrated on October 18 this year. This is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month, also celebrated in October. Multiple anti-bullying campaigns — of which Unity Day is one of them, are organized during this period. The key message of this month, and this day, is to unite for kindness, courage, and inclusion, to prevent students from being bullied.

SBHS Youth Leadership Team (YLT) meets Unity Day at Sturgis Elementary. Enjoy the video celebrating students teaching others the importance of kindness.

Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year.

Showtimes are November 17 @ 7:00 PM, November 18 @ 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Sturgis Community Center. Directed by Shawntera Kennedy, Jennifer Loftin, Gary Nelson and Teresa Bartlett. Tickets available at the door. Questions? Contact scooperthespiansociety@gmail.com

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.***

1. October 4 – 1:50 PM Mandatory Senior Class Meeting West Gym with Jostens representative

2. October 18 – Cap & Gown, Graduation Merchandise Order Due to Jostens

3. December 1—Senior Pictures due for Yearbook to shanna.dschaak@k12.sd.us and baby pictures with senior picture also due to Google Classroom Class of 2024 for the senior slideshow

4. February 1 – Many Local Scholarship Applications open. See Student Services website for full details.

5. March 29 – 3:15 p.m. Deadline for class poem* and class song nominations on 2024 Google Classroom.

a. 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.)

b. Submitted poems should be school appropriate original work and will be read by author at graduation.

6. April 1—Most Local Scholarship Applications are due. Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines. See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.

7. April 9-12 —Online voting for class poem and class song through 2024 Google Classroom

8. Week of April 15– Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time until we are done

9. 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.)

10. April 24 & 25—Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)

11. April 29-May 3—Online voting for Class Awards on 2024 Google Classroom

12. May 13 – 8:00 AM—Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey

13. 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

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

Members of Leo clubs embody the best qualities of our incredible organization. They are devoted young people who realize the power of action. Together, Leos and Lions form a powerful partnership — one of mutual respect where Lions learn from the innovative insights of Leos and where Leos gain access to the proven strategies of those who’ve successfully served the world for decades. This is for those 12-18, as once you turn 18, you qualify for the Lions club. “Leadership, Experience, Opportunity.”

There are a lot of ways people can give back to their community — but being a Leo is much more than just service. Choosing Leo clubs will help you grow as an individual and as a leader as you join a global family of young people making the world a better place

Leos have many leadership opportunities, including the ability to serve as Leo officers in their club, district and multiple districts through annual elections. Lions International offers resources for Leos looking to grow their impact as a project organizer, motivator and leader of their peers.

In order for us to start a Leo's club, we need at least 5 individuals interested. The requirements are: Age 12-18; Parents Permission AND A Want To Help Your Community

This is a chance to serve your community. If you are looking for community service opportunities, this would be a great place to start. There are many opportunities offered by becoming a Leo, such as scholarships and camps.

Link to the google forms: https://forms.gle/C4rtzKpwvaANPpt48

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