SWMS Daily News
October 7, 2025
Today is a Red Day
Lunch Menu
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Trivia
Answer: Australia
Support the PTSA after you support your child! The Loud American food truck will be at SWMS during Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 7th. 10% of sales will go to the PTSA.
Activities
Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.
Parent - Teacher Conferences are today, Tuesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 9th from 4 to 7 in Grunwald gym
NO Afterschool program today or Thursday due to parent/teacher conferences
No Art Club this Thursday, 10/9/25 due to parent/teacher conferences.
SWMS would like to thank Girl Scout Troop 72143 for their generous $200 donation to the Scooper Closet
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of September. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Austyn Kaufman & Elijah Salisbury (5th Grade), Charli Brisco & John Lamont Jones (6th Grade), Kalia Flemming & Christian Pankratz (7th Grade), Ayla Cichosz & Elijah Brogden (8th Grade).
If you received the Student of the Month award this month, you will receive a certificate and some ice cream to share with 4 friends at lunch. Please pick up your ice cream in the front office during your next lunch period!
Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team on their victory over Pierre in 2 sets last Saturday. Unfortunately they lost to Spearfish in 3 sets. The girls showed major improvements and are doing awesome.
Wrestling Meeting
Who: All 6th, 7th and 8th boys and girls
When: Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
Time: 7:45am
Location: Grunwald gym
Practice starts Monday Oct. 20.
On THURSDAY OCTOBER 9th at 7:45 am on the gym floor there will be a meeting for all 7th grade girls wanting to play basketball this fall. Please make necessary accommodations to attend if you are wanting to participate this season.
Coach Clement
Coach Selfridge
There will be an eighth grade girls' basketball meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9th at 7:30 am in Grunwald near the women's coach's office. Please plan on attending. If you don't have your physical, please get it asap. Coach Murphy
Good luck to the boys varsity soccer team as they host Tea in the 1st round of the AA playoffs tonight at Woodle Field game time 5
Good luck to the golf team as they compete at State Golf today, Tuesday, October 7 at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Rapid tee time 9 am
Pictures retakes are Monday, October 20th - Picture packets are in the office
First Drama meeting of the year will be Monday, October 20th right afterschool in the library. It will only be about 30 minutes.
On October 31st the cafeteria will once again be offering free breakfast to any SWMS student. This free breakfast is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
"Attention Scoopers and Family!
It's time for the BEST DAY EVER. The SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is back in town!
Come on down and "book" some time out for the book fair!
Treat your "shelf" to some AMAZING new books!
Date: October 6th to October 9th
Time: 8 am to 7 pm (during school and PT conferences)
Location: SWMS Library"
Sturgis Public Library
NEW Teen Advisory Committee: Join the club that runs the fun! For teens, by teens.
Are you interested in influencing library programs, book purchases, and teen events? Share your ideas to help plan events, recommend books, and shape programs just for teens. You’ll build leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, make new friends, and be fed snacks at meetings while making a real difference in your library and community. Email Sierra at the Sturgis Public Library at sierrafr@sturgisgov.com to sign up! The date of the first meeting will be set based on the availability of interested members.
Wed. Oct. 1st & 15th, 3:30-4:30pmCoding Club Join the Sturgis Public Library on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 3:30pm for hands-on coding activities and programs, designed for ages 6-10
Tues. Oct. 7th & 21st, 3:30pm Wonder Math Join Richard Moeller at the Sturgis Public Library on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 3:30pm, for science-based discoveries, activities, and more. All ages are welcome.
- Tues., Oct. 7th "Food Web Adventures & Fertilizer Making"
- Tues., Oct. 21st "Animal Adaptations Activity"
Thurs. Oct. 9th, 5:30pm Music Speaks will be at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, October 9th at 5:30pm. This month, we celebrate Paul Simon's 84th birthday with a look at his life and songs from his debut with Art Garfunkel, to breaking racial lines in South Africa, to his more recent reflections on life and faith.
Mon. Oct. 13th Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Tues. Oct 14th & 28th, 3:30pmNeeds & Noodles (12+)Teens are invited to the Sturgis Public Library on October 14th and 28th at 3:30pm for Needs & Noodles. Learn basic cooking and life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Only for ages 12+. Participants are expected to show respectful and cooperative behavior to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Thurs. Oct. 16th, 7pmDavid Feirst - Author Talk
Join David Fierst on a discussion of his book, Hidden Disgrace—Revealing the Distress Signals Covered by North American Indian Myths. His book is the result of a visit to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in April 2014. After viewing the living conditions on the reservation, he became curious about the history of the Lakota people and Native Americans in general; he also wanted to understand the current situation for these people. Fierst conducted original document research at such diverse venues as the National Archives in Washington, D.C., the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul, and the Lilly Library in Bloomington, Indiana.
Mon. Oct. 20th, 4-6pmLevelUp! GamingGamers 10 and up are invited to join the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, October 20th at 4pm to play Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.
Wed. Oct. 22nd, 3:30pmYouth Book ClubCalling all young readers ages 10 and older! On Wednesday, October 22nd at 3:30pm at the Sturgis Public Library join our open book club to chat about your favorite books, discover new stories, and hang out with others who love reading—snacks included!
Sat. Oct. 25th, 1-3 PMYouth Halloween PartyYouth ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a spook-tacular Halloween Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume, build your very own haunted house, and play chilling games with costumed characters. Treats and thrills await—if you dare!
Mon. Oct. 27th, 4pm
S.T.E.A.M. Team
Kids age 6-10 are invited to the S.T.E.A.M. at the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, October 27th at 4pm. This month, we will be featuring "Haunted Bridge Builders". You will be challenged to design a bridge strong enough to hold a mini pumpkin using only candy corn, marshmallows, and toothpicks.
Contests
Patriot's Pen
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.
Sturgis Williams Middle School
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