STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 1/26/2026

SBHS Girls 9B Basketball: vs Douglas @ Douglas; 4:00 PM

Tuesday 1/27/2026

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs Hill City @ SBHS; Games Start @ 3:30 PM

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs Hill City @ SBHS; Games start @ 3:30 PM

SBHS Natl. Honor Society: Chuck-A-Duck Night

Wednesday 1/28/2026

SBHS Advisee/Advisor Day: Scooper Time

Thursday 1/29/2026

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs STM @ STM; Games Start @ 4:00 PM

SBHS Wrestling: vs Belle Fourche @ SBHS; 5:00 PM

SBHS SENIOR NIGHT: WRESTLING & RODEO

Friday 1/30/2026

SBHS Wrestling: Belle Fourche Invite; 10:00 AM

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs Mahpya Luta @ Mahpya Luta; TBD

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs Mahpya Luta @ Mahpya Luta; TBD

SBHS Debate: @ Sioux Falls; TBD

SBHS One Act Play: Sturgis Community Center; 7:00 PM

Saturday 1/31/2026

SBHS Wrestling: Belle Fourche Invite; 10:00 AM

SBHS JV Boys Basketball: vs RC Christian @ RC Christian 4:45 PM

SBHS Debate: @ Sioux Falls; TBD

SBHS One Act Play: Sturgis Community Center; 1:00 PM

Monday, January 26: Anyone interested in playing high school softball this spring, please attend the meeting after school in the cafeteria.

Wednesday, January 28: Students taking the ASVAB-Career Exploration Program Aptitude Test and Interest Assessment should report to Room 100; 8:00 to 0:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 28: Students, the City of Sturgis wants to hear from you about the street in Sturgis. If you are interested in the opportunity and helping the City of Sturgis Safe Street Initiative, please see Mr. Wilson. We will have a virtual meeting.

Tuesdays ONLY:

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Meets Tuesday mornings 7:15 AM in Room 124, Mrs. Keffeler’s Room.
Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 151, Mrs. Stevens’ room.

Sturgis Brown High School’s National Honor Society will raise money for student scholarships by hosting a Chuck-a-Duck fundraiser on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The event will take place during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game, giving fans an exciting opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying the evening’s action.

Community members and fans can participate by purchasing a rubber duck for a chance to win prizes, with all proceeds going directly toward National Honor Society scholarships. The fundraiser highlights NHS members’ commitment to service and academic excellence while helping support future graduates in their pursuit of higher education.

The St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus council is holding their annual “Free Throw Championship” on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 5pm at the Main Street Armory in Sturgis. Boys and girls, ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition and will compete in their

respective age divisions. All participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.

Participants shoot 15 free throws in the local competition and winners will progress to the district and state competitions.

KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Hayden Rock of the Sturgis Scooper Boys Basketball Team. Hayden is having an exceptional year for the Scoopers, scoring 25 against Rapid City Central and 35 points in a win over Rapid City Christian. Way to go Hayden!!!!

Scooper Sam was among the mascots celebrating Nugget’s Birthday Bash on January 9 during a Rapid City Rush hockey game. Mascots from across the Black Hills area gathered for a pre-game social before heading into the Rush arena to greet fans in the lobby.

The celebration continued during intermission, when all the mascots took to the ice and assembled in the face-off circle to wish Nugget a happy birthday. The festive moment drew cheers from the crowd and added an extra dose of fun to the night’s game.

Sturgis Brown High School will host its 18th Annual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. in the West Gym. The event will bring together more than 100 businesses, post-secondary institutions, and military representatives to provide students with valuable insight into future career and education opportunities.

Students attending the fair will have the chance to explore a wide range of career paths, learn about training and educational options after high school, and engage directly with professionals from various industries. Organizers encourage students to come prepared with meaningful questions and to dress for success as they take part in this hands-on learning experience.

The annual career fair continues to be a key opportunity for Sturgis Brown students to connect classroom learning with real-world possibilities and begin planning for their futures.

For more information, contact Sturgis Brown High School at 605-347-2686.

Welcome to the fall issue of This ’n That, the SBHS Journalism class’s quarterly magazine. We hope you enjoy this fall edition and the creativity and hard work behind every page. Be on the lookout for our winter issue coming soon, and a sincere thank-you to all of our sponsors for their continued support in making This ’n That possible. Click on the cover page to access This 'n That fall edition.

Journalism Staff 2025-26

Bear Butte Breeze Editor: Alana Pritts; This ‘N That Magazine: Will Bruce; Assistant Editors: Nakayla Kleinheksel, Lanna Argiz; Staff Terms 1 & 2: Taten Adams, Kaydence Aldren, Lanna Argiz, Alex Boice, Jazymyn Brekke, Lalia Clement, Brodie Heberling, Nakalya Kleinheksel, Hadlee Parsons, Alana Pritts, Grace Richardson, Reese Sheperd, Sullivan Sigman, Julianna Bruce, Scarlet Audiss, Callie Bestgen, Ashlyn Boyer, Aliyah Boyer, Aaliyah Dropper, Addison Evans, Amora Jenson, Elixy Keffeler, Tenlee Knootz, Kinley Korzan, Zoey Masiero, Ava Neuschwander, Nora Peldo, Landon Rowe, Miranda Rude, Charlee Thompson, Maranda Whittler, Autumn Amend, Reagan Brunmaier, Braelynn Busse, Jersey Covington, Miriam Kruse, Anabella McKeown, Kaleb Roth, Makenzie Saunders, Macy Secrest, Savanna Serfling, Piper Swenby, Kalia Wang and Alexis Wolf. Adviser: Daleena Craig

Who wants a chance to win some CASH? The Post Prom Committee is selling raffle tickets! Only 300 tickets are up for grabs at $50 each, and you could win one of THREE $1,000 prizes, FOUR $500 prizes, or EIGHT $250 prizes! That’s 15 winners and $7,000 in cash prizes! The big drawing is in February, and every ticket sold helps us put on a safe and super fun Post Prom event for our students. Don’t miss out! Get your ticket before they’re gone! To purchase your raffle ticket, either email the Post Prom Committee (sbhspostprom@gmail.com) or Venmo @scottie-bruch.

April is National County Government Month and that Meade County is hosting an art contest to celebrate. The theme of this year’s contest is “Favorite Outdoor Activity,” encouraging participants to show why they love their county. Children from preschool through K–12 are eligible to participate and win prizes. Artwork may be created in any medium but must be sized between 8.5 x 11 inches and 11 x 17 inches. The deadline to submit artwork is March 27, 2026, with judging to be completed by May 1.

The Meade School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026–27 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year.

We encourage staff, parents, students, and community members to take this opportunity to recognize those who go above and beyond in service to the district.

All completed nomination forms must be submitted to the nominee’s building principal/district committee member no later than Friday, February 6, 2026.

Building principal/district committee members need to have building nominees submitted to the superintendent’s office no later than Monday, February 9, 2026.

Employee Recognition District Committee members include: Scottie Bruch, Tom Schneller, Brian Voight and Megan Snyder, Katy Jutting, Ethan Dschaak and Beth Johnson.

SENIOR NEWS | Class of 2026

September 2025

Senior Class Advisors:

Kari Van Zee (kari.vanzee@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 2026 Google Classroom for updates.

Preparing for Your Senior Year

The Class of 2026 is entering an exciting and busy year filled with important deadlines and memorable moments leading up to graduation. Below are key dates and reminders to help seniors and their families stay on track.

Fall Deadlines

October 2 – Deadline to order Cap & Gown and graduation merchandise. (Instructions available on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.)
October 17 – Deadline to submit class poem, song, motto, and flower color nominations via Google Classroom.
- Songs must include printed lyrics, a YouTube link, and be school-appropriate.
- Poems must be original, appropriate, and will be read at graduation by the author if selected.
- Motto submissions must be cited appropriately.
November 3–7 – Online voting for poem, song, motto, and flower color.
November 7 – Baby picture due for the senior slideshow.
December 15 – Senior yearbook picture due (uploaded through Google Classroom; see Mrs. Craig with questions).

Spring Deadlines

February 1 – Many local scholarship applications open (check Student Services website).
April 1 – Most scholarship applications due (verify deadlines individually). Questions can be directed to Registrar Judy Weisz.
Week of April 13 – Make class awards in Room 303 during Scooper Times.
April 17 – Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker try-outs (via Google Classroom). Note: If your poem is chosen, you cannot audition.
April 23 – Graduation Speaker try-outs, Room 113.
April 27–May 1 – Online voting for Class Awards.
May 11 – Pick up Senior Checkout Sheet and complete Exit Survey.
May 13 – Senior Walk, last day of class, turn in checkout sheet and computer (during 5th period).
May 15 – Awards, graduation practice, and Senior BBQ (details TBA).

Graduation Day – Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:30 PM – Doors open
1:15 PM – Seniors line up
2:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony begins promptly

Dress Expectations:

Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).
Gentlemen: Dress slacks or black jeans with a dress shirt. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).

Adornments Allowed:

Honor cords, honor tassels, NHS and military stoles, military uniform (if basic training completed), eagle feather/plume, tribal beading, or star quilt on chair (SDCL 13-1-66).
No other hat decorations or gown adornments permitted.
See Mr. Wilson by May 15 with dress code questions.

This year is full of opportunities to celebrate your hard work and create lasting memories. Stay connected through the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and SBHS announcements to ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. Congratulations, Seniors—it’s your year!