SWMS Daily News
November 12, 2025
Today is a Black Day
Lunch Menu
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Joke
Answer: a pumpkin patch
Activities
Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.
Thank you to the SWMS band, choir, student council, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Cammack for the wonderful Veterans Day program yesterday.
The last day of the trimester is November 14th.
Wrestling pictures will be today, Wednesday, November 12th right afterschool.
Unfortunately, both the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams came up short against Saint Thomas More last night
📣 Tardy Challenge Update as of 11/10/25
The race is tight between 5th and 6th grade as our Tardy Challenge continues!
🏅 5th Grade is holding the lead with only 18 tardies — great job staying on time!
🥈 6th Grade is close behind with 22 tardies — you’re right on their heels!
📘 7th Grade has 48 tardies — there’s still time to catch up!
🎒 8th Grade, we need to step it up — you’re in last place with 68 tardies. Let’s start getting to class!
This challenge is sponsored by Grocery Mart.
Sturgis Public Library Events
Tues. Nov. 4th & 18th, 3:30pmWonder MathJoin Richard Moeller at the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesday, November 4th at 3:30pm, for science-based discoveries, activities, and more. All ages are welcome.
Thurs. Nov. 13th, 5:30pm Music Speaks will be at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, November 13th at 5:30pm. Bach in Jail: Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most revered musicians in history. He also had a temper and wasn't afraid to speak his mind! What scandalous event landed him in jail one November 300 years ago? Find out at this month's Music Speaks.
Mon. Nov. 17th 4-6pmLevelUp! Gaming Gamers 10 and up are invited to join the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, November 17th at 4pm an afternoon of Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.
Sat., Nov. 22nd, 10am-2pm Youth Craft Market Discover one-of-a-kind handmade treasures created by talented youth right here in our community! Shop, support young artists, and find unique gifts, crafts, and keepsakes made with creativity and care. Applications for hosting a table are available at the library. Space is limited.
Mon. Nov. 24th, 4pmS.T.E.A.M. Team Kids age 6-10 are invited to the S.T.E.A.M. Team at the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, November 24th at 4pm. Test your skills with coding robots to help the turkey escape!
Thurs. Nov. 27thClosedThanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 28thClosed
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