STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

SBHS ACTIVITIES: October 26 — October 31

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALLING ALL POETS AND ARTIST! We are starting a Poet's Corner in the school's quarterly magazine, "This 'n That." If you'd like your original, school-friendly poetry, art, or photography published, please drop it off with Ms. Craig in room 155 or share it via her school email. Single-page comics are welcome, as well. It must be original; no AI generated work will be accepted. To be featured in the fall magazine, have your work in by November 5. For any photography, share some context for the image--where, when, artistic thinking, etc. The next magazine will be the winter issue, published in February. We can use holiday art and poetry, too. Make it appropriate to the season you want it published in, whether fall, winter, or spring. So, pull out those half-finished pieces you've set aside, wrap them up, and submit them. Thank you!

OCTOBER 28: Mandatory FCCLA Meeting Next Wednesday October 28th at 7:30 am in RM 129. If you do not attend meetings or have paperwork turned in, you may not be at special events outside of school. Please show up to the meeting we have lots of upcoming events to talk about and sign up for.

OCTOBER 1- NOVEMBER 30: Free South Dakota College Application period!

SENIOR NIGHT DATES:

November 3 (Tuesday): Volleyball (vs. Douglas)

UPCOMING DATES:

October 27 (Tuesday) - ASVAB Testing (11th and 12th grade)

October 28 (Wednesday) - PAST Testing (11th grade)

November 4 (Wednesday) - Early Release

November 7 (Saturday) - Fall Dance 8:00 to 10:00 PM

November 8 (Sunday) - Parent portion of Choices Simulation put on by YLT

November 9 (Monday) - Freshman Choices Simulation put on by YLT

November 11 (Wednesday) - Build Dakota Road Show - 10:00 AM

November 13 (Friday) - NO School: Teacher Inservice

November 19 (Thursday) - Day 1 of Finals - Final Schedule in the Student Handbook

November 20 (Friday) - Day 2 of Finals

STURGIS FFA FUNDRAISER

Join Sturgis FFA Alumni & Friends for a night of food and fundraising on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the Thunderdome near Kickstart. Enjoy pulled pork from Wall Meats, raffles and a silent auction while supporting local FFA members. A freewill donation will help members travel to the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Come enjoy the evening and support Sturgis FFA!

QUARTERFINAL PLAYOFF: SCOOPERS VS. TITANS

The Sturgis Scoopers varsity football team will face the Tea Area Titans in the quarterfinal playoffs on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Titan Stadium, with kickoff at 6:00 p.m. CST (5:00 p.m. MST). Sturgis students and fans will sit on the east side of the field. Scooper fans should park on the north side of the high school parking lot and enter and exit through the north ticket gate.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. CST (3:30 p.m. MST). Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students; no passes will be accepted. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. CST (3:30 p.m. MST). Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students; no passes will be accepted. Tea Area prefers cashless payment. Tickets may be purchased online through BOUND, or at the entrance gate with a card. Tickets will be sold at both ticket gates through the end of the third quarter. Fans watching from home can find streaming options on YouTube or through HUDL. Go Scoopers!

SBHS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR SALE

SBHS Construction Class Project for Sale!

Our Sturgis Brown High School Construction Class has been putting their skills to work building two 10’ x 12’ sheds! 🛠️

These sheds showcase the hands-on learning students gain through our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, where classroom lessons turn into real-world skills and projects students can be proud of.

Both sheds will be available for purchase through a sealed-bid process. Advertisement for Bids will run 10/21 & 10/28 with bids due 11/4 by 3pm in the Business Office at 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis SD.

Help support hands-on learning at SBHS!

BEAR BUTTE BREEZES: ISSUE 1/OCTOBER 2026

The October issue of the Bear Butte Breezes, Sturgis Brown High School’s student-run newspaper, features student perspectives on school life, activities and experiences. Articles include “Back-to-School Nightmares,” “Scooper Thespians Vie for Roles,” “Trip Teaches Students,” “Seniors Take One Last Ride” and “New Rules and Changes at SBHS.” Check out this month’s issue and support our student journalists!

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GIRLS STATE AND JOURNALISM CITY

Students interested in attending South Dakota Girls State or its Journalism City program must submit a statement of interest by January 15, 2027. The Meade Sturgis American Legion Auxiliary will pay all expenses for the week, including transportation on a chartered commercial bus from western South Dakota to Vermillion.

Another opportunity, Journalism City, offers another way to participate in the Girls State experience, with a focus on reporting and media. Participants publish a newspaper covering daily events, conduct interviews and meet with local media outlets. The application process is the same; students should indicate in their statement of interest that they wish to attend Journalism City.

Statements of interest should be mailed to: Meade Sturgis American Legion Auxiliary, P.O. Box 401,

Sturgis, SD 57785. Students with questions or who would like more information may contact the Auxiliary representative by phone or email: Carol Edwards, C. 605 645 3142, auxcarol2@gmail.com More information can be found on the American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota webpage.

CLASS OF 2027

SENIOR NEWS | Class of 2027

Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year

Senior Class Advisors:

Kim Somervold (Kimberly.somervold@k12.sd.us)

Jenece Holzbauer (jenece.holzbauer@k12.sd.us)

Stephanie Kaufman (stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us)

***Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2027 Google Classroom for updates.***

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September 16 –Mandatory Senior Class Meeting (If you missed the meeting please see one of your class advisors)

September 30 - Cap & Gown, Graduation Merchandise ORDER DUE to Jostens (see order instructions on 2027 Google Classroom)

October 16- Class poem, song, motto, and color of flower nominations due (see Class of 2027 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 the author at graduation.

● Class Motto nominations must be school appropriate and include source attribution.

November 2-6 - Online voting for class poem, class song, motto, flower color (see Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

December 18- Senior Picture due to Yearbook (Upload ONE picture on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

● Directions in Google Classroom- See Mrs. Craig 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.

April 12-16 - Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time

April 16- Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs (Class of 2027 Google Classroom).

● If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for the speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation. April TBD- Sr Class Meeting - Graduation Information & Pick Up Cap & Gown

April 22- 7:00 AM- Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)

April 26-30 -Online voting for Class Awards (Through Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

May 17- pick up Senior Checkout Sheet and complete the Senior Exit Survey.

May 19- 8:00 AM Senior Walk, Turn in Checkout Sheet and computer

May 21- Awards, Graduation Practice, Sr. BBQ – 9:00-12:00

May 23- Graduation!

12:30 PM Doors Open

1:15 PM Seniors Line up

● Dress expectations are as follows:

○ Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse;

No flip flops or tennis shoes and shoes must have a back strap

○ Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt;

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 ONLY: honor cords, honor tassels, National Honor Society and military 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, gown adornments, stoles or chords permitted.

● See Mr. Wilson by May 21 if you have any questions

2:00 PM Graduation Ceremony promptly begins