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What does the snowman say when he understands the problem?

answer: Ic-ee (thank you Mary Helen Hlucny)

Coming soon the SWMS sweetheart contest. Make sure you know all the staff members names.

Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their victory over Douglas last night

Congratulations to the Sturgis U12 red soccer team who finished 2nd in the Rapid Winter Indoor Soccer Classic

Congratulations to the following wrestlers for placing in the Brooks Monfore Heart of a Champion Tournament in Pierre on Saturday:

Kaden Joens - 2nd

Xavier Jaramillo - 2nd

Deacon Wilkins - 3rd

Taten Adams - 1st

Tucker Larson - 4th

Good Luck to the wrestlers who are competing with the high school wrestling team today, Tuesday, January 23rd in a triangular at Lead high school matches begin at 4

Good Luck to the 7th grade boys basketball team as the compete against Douglas in Douglas today, Tuesday, January 23rd game times are 4 and 5

Good Luck to the 8th grade boys basketball team as the compete against Douglas at home today, Tuesday, January 23rd game time are 3:45 and 4:45 please dismiss the boys at 1:50

Sturgis Youth Baseball registration is currently open for ages 5 -14. Sturgislittleleague.org

Drama is looking to borrow 5-7 artificial Christmas trees for the play in February! If you have one to lend, please contact Ms. Soriano.

8th Grade Girls:

Any 8th grade girl who would like to go to the Inspire STEM conference on April 11, please contact Mrs. Neilan and sign up on the website by January 23. Go to the following website to sign up: https://www.inspirebyomnitech.com/ to register choose the Rapid City event. The event is free, all day, and they feed you too! Come find out more about careers in the STEM fields.

MS Chess Club will meet February 12. We will meet from 3:20-4:20. This is open to students in grades 5-8. If you are interested in playing chess (be you a novice or an expert) please come to the office to pick up a registration form. The form needs a parent signature, so be sure to pick it up soon and return it to the office.

Any questions, please contact Laura.Sandness@k12.sd.us

The SD Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors invites any interested middle school student to attend their upcoming state convention. This Association is a trade association representing plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors in South Dakota. They provide training, advocacy, information, and networking opportunities for their members. Each year, they host an annual state convention which includes speakers, a trade show, and a hands-on apprentice competition. This year, the Association will be meeting February 22, 2024 at the Lodge in Deadwood. In an effort to encourage students to consider the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry, they would like to invite area students who re interested to attend. Students can watch the hands-on apprentice competition, visit with local contractors about career opportunities in the industry, and view the latest industry technology during the trade show. If you are interested in attending you or have any questions, please contact Kristie Brunick at kristie.phcc@midco.net

Power Players! Tuesday, Jan. 23rd, 3-5pm. Nintendo gaming for ages 8+.

Code Critters - Fri. Jan. 26th from 3:30-4:30pm. Coding (computer programming) for ages 6-10.

Needs & Noodles - Wednesdays, Jan. 17th-Feb. 21st. 3:30-4:30pm. Teens and young adults are welcome to learn new recipes and life skills with Miss Sierra in this 6-week course. Space is limited to the first 12 students.

Mega Monday STEAM Team - Mon. Jan. 22nd from 4-5pm. Ages 6-10 are invited for a new S.T.E.A.M. challenge, "Igloo Engineering".

Curative Art with Julianne - Monday, Jan. 29th from 5-6:30pm. Teens and adults are invited to join us to learn about the truth of drugs and the art-making process. The session will include a lesson on the realities of illicit drugs, followed by a new perspective on art—emphasizing the therapeutic process rather than the outcome.

Meade County is hosting an art contest for National County Government Month which is in April. They would like to invite grades K -12 to participate. This year's theme is "design your own barn". The following are the project guidelines: The media can include pencil or ink sketch, paint, or digital media such as graphic art or photographs. The size of the piece can be between 8 1/2 x 11 and 11 x 17. Please put the student's name, grade, school and teacher on the back of each piece of work. The deadline to submit the artwork is Friday, March 29, 2024. The artwork can either be mailed in or county employees will be available to pick up the artwork from the participating schools. All work will be displayed during the month of April at the Meade County Erskine Building and the Meade County Courthouse. The art will be returned to students.

Scooper Cards are here and on sale now in the office for $10.

For more information on any of these contests please stop in the office

Do you know a staff member that goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Please, nominate them for the PTSA staff member of the month. Nomination forms can be found in the office.

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.

Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal

Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Hadlee Denett, Attendance Secretary

Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/

Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232