STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Parents and Staff,

Today, we had a non-credible social media threat that was investigated by law enforcement. Linked you will find the joint press release between law enforcement and Meade 46-1. The press release will also be on our social media pages. Included below is additional school safety information.

Press Release 9-13-24

We take all potential threats seriously and work with law enforcement to investigate these quickly and thoroughly. Our local law enforcement and their cooperation with area agencies and schools was an example of great team work and focus to make sure students and staff are safe.

Unfortunately, these events throughout the country continue to rise and we take them seriously to ensure safety for everyone. It is important to remember that if a post like this occurs, the first thing to do is REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY to law enforcement and school officials and do not share or like or spread on social media, as this makes it more difficult to investigate.

I also want to take a moment for parents to understand what Meade School District does when a situation such as this arises. We follow training by the national foundation I Love u Guys. This is a new communication and protocols for different situations we have just started to implement. Today, we used SECURE setting. This has schools secure the outside of their buildings and do not allow entry or exit while we assess/investigate a situation. It is important to understand the our regular school day is occurring inside the buildings, but due to the situation we are a closed campus/schools. Students are safe inside the building as we await information from law enforcement. During this time we do not check students out or allow students to leave until we know everything is safe. This procedure limits who is on campus ensures a safer setting. We appreciate parents today asking questions and waiting for more information from the district.

I have included a link on our I love u Guys communication protocols and website. The posters are posted throughout the schools. Safety Communication/Protocol AND I Love u Guys website

Thank you for being patient and understanding how our staff works with law enforcement to keep our schools safe. I hope this additional information is useful in how Meade 46-1 addresses these issues.

Best Regards,

Wayne Wormstadt

Superintendent

CLICK ON SCOOPER SAM FOR THE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Sunday 9/15/2024

YLT Suicide Awareness Walk: 12:00 PM @ SBHS Parking Lot

Monday 9/16/2024

SBHS JV Football: vs. Spearfish @ Spearfish; 4:30 PM

SBHS Cheer: Spearfish Invitational; 5:00 PM

Tuesday 9/17/2024

SBHS Boys Golf: Spearfish Invitational; 10:00 AM

SBHS Girls Soccer: vs. Spearfish @ Sturgis; 5:00 (V)/7:00 PM (JV)

SBHS Boys Soccer: vs. Spearfish @ Sturgis; 5:00 (JV)/7:00 PM (V)

Wednesday 9/18/2024

No Activities

Thursday 9/19/2024

SBHS X-Country: Eldon Knutson Invitational @ Custer; 2:00 PM

SBHS Volleyball: vs. Hill City HS; 5:00 (9)/6:00 (JV)/7:00 PM (V)

SBHS Boys Soccer: vs. Belle Fourche @ Sturgis; 7:00 PM (V); SENIOR NIGHT

Friday 9/20/2024

SBHS Boys Golf: Mitchell Invite; 9:00 AM (MST)

SBHS Football: @ Huron; 6:00 PM (MST)

Saturday 9/21/2024

SBHS Volleyball: Custer Tournament; 9:00 AM

SBHS Competitive Cheer: Douglas Invitational; 11:00 AM

SBHS 9A Football: vs. Rapid City Stevens; 10:00 AM

This week's KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the week is Ariana Burke, sophomore of the Sturgis Scooper Girls Soccer team! Ariana has set and broke the school goalie record for saves several times this year! Way to go Ariana!!!

There will be an informational FAFSA zoom, put on by Mapping Your Future on September 30 at 6:30 pm. The FAFSA experts and will be able to answer any questions you may have. This invite is for all Senior parents who have a student that is planning on attending college.

Here is some more FAFSA information the Dakota Dreams website.

https://ourdakotadreams.com/paying-for-college/financial-aid/completing-the-fafsa/

A link will be shared prior to the zoom meeting.

2025 Page Program Application and Information

Each legislative session, high school students from across South Dakota have an opportunity for a firsthand look at the legislative process by serving as pages for the South Dakota Legislature. Pages are appointed to serve in the House of Representatives or the Senate for four to nine days during one of the five term periods.

The page program is a competitive program, so early application is encouraged. The preferred deadline is October 4, 2024 and the final deadline is October 18, 2024.

Application is made through a sponsoring legislator or legislator-elect. Talk to a legislator or legislator-elect and ask for the privilege of them sponsoring you. Not sure who to approach as a sponsor? Any current legislator or legislator-elect can sponsor a page. Click on Find My Legislators to find the legislators in your district; however, a sponsoring legislator may be from any South Dakota district. Find My Legislators

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate selects the pages who will serve in the Senate. The Speaker of the House of Representatives selects the pages who will serve in the House. In early December, you will be notified by the Page Advisor regarding the disposition of your application.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact the Legislative Research Council by email or at 605-773-3251, or the Legislative Page Advisor at 605-773-5257.

Titan Family Portal is now LINQ Connect! Parents can deposit money directly into their child's meal account and can receive emails by clicking on the link "LINQConnect Family Portal" website and setting up an account.

We also encourage you to take advantage of the Free and Reduced Meals Application—rest assured, all information provided is confidential.

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