STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

PARENTS, FRIENDS OR SPECTATORS, that want to attend the Grand March, will enter the West Gym from behind the construction and the west doors of the West Gym. We ask that you do NOT walk through the construction area, please walk around the construction fence to the entrance.

Monday 4/15/2024

SBHS Golf: Raider Invite @ Meadowbrook; 8:00 AM

SBHS JV/V Softball: vs. Gillette @ Owen Field, Sturgis; 4:00/6:00 PM

Tuesday 4/16/2024

SBHS Track: Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish; 11:00AM

SBHS Golf: Pre-Conference @ Hart Ranch; 9:00 AM

SBHS Cheer Parent Meeting: West Gym; 5:00 PM

Wednesday 4/17/2024

SBHS FFA: State Convention @ SDSU, Brookings; TBD

Thursday 4/18/2024

SBHS Golf: Belle Fourche Invite; 10:00 AM

SBHS Track: Custer Invite @ Custer, SD; 1:00 PM

SBHS FFA: State Convention @ SDSU, Brookings; TBD

SBHS Softball: vs. Yankton HS @ Sturgis Softball Complex; 12:00 PM

Friday 4/19/2024

NO SCHOOL
SBHS Track: Pierre Legion Relays @ Pierre; 11:30 AM

SBHS Softball: vs. Sioux Falls O'Gorman @ Sturgis Softball Complex; 12:00 PM

SBHS FFA: State Convention @ SDSU, Brookings; TBD

Saturday 4/20/2024

SBHS FFA: State Convention @ SDSU, Brookings; TBD

CONGRATULATIONS to Dakota Dugan, Kora McCaskey, Madisen Crowe, Marlea Vatne, and Reese Hitzemann.

These five individuals worked together to extensively explain the history behind the Radium Girls and how they represented a turning point in US History. The harm those women underwent directly led to the OSHA requirements we know today. Along with writing an extensive paper, the group constructed an exhibit showcasing key points and visuals. They defended their paper and conclusions at State and are advancing to Nationals this June at the University of Maryland.

Congratulations to Hannah Killinger who signed with

Mount Marty University Track & Field for hurdles!

CONGRATULATIONS to the SBHS FFA Team at this week's CDE Competition in Hot Springs:

• Floriculture- Brooklyn Baird and Taylor Bestgen placed 4th and 6th individually and qualified for State

• The Food Science Team placed 2nd- Individually, Jora Schaeffer placed 1st and Chloe Cammack 8th

• The Milk Quality and Products Team placed 3rd- Individually, Emilie Reedy placed 4th, Jorja Ulmer 7th, Braydn Starkenburg 9th, and Rowan Lutz 10th

• The Natural Resources Team placed 2nd- Individually, Gage Whitehead placed 4th, George Hamer 5th, and Barrett Patterson 7th

• Brenna Whitford placed 3rd individually in Vet Science and is qualified for State

SBHS students attended the iNSPiRE BY Omnitech Event at the South Dakota School of Mines on April 11. The event allows 8th-12th grade girls the opportunity to participate in STEM workshops and talk with local professionals. Attendees learned about college and career path in high-tech companies.

This issue of the Bear Butte Breezes is filled with a wide variety of news this month, including but certainly not limited to field trips, fundraisers, future ideas, Scoop Revue, Wardrobe Chronicles, History Days, Child Development and a feature article recognizing Sage Robinson-Miller.

Mica Sulzbach-Bataille, ProStart/Culinary Arts Instructor at Sturgis Brown High School, received a 2024 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ProStart Professional Development Educator Grant.

The grant was in the amount of $2000, which she will use towards attending professional development this summer. The ProStart event is scheduled for July 2024, Ms. Sulzbach-Bataille will join educators from across the US in New Orleans for the ProStart Educator Event.

Sturgis Brown students attended the Scrub Camps, also known as "South Dakota Healthcare Career Camps,. The Scrubs Camp brings educational programs aimed at high school students who are interested in exploring healthcare careers. These camp provided participants with an opportunity to learn about various healthcare professions, gain hands-on experience, and interact with healthcare professionals. Students engaged in practical experiences such as observing medical procedures, practicing basic medical skills, and learning about healthcare technologies.

Senior ad spaces are now available for purchase in the

May 2024 Bear Butte Breezes Graduation Issue.

The cost is $10

Photos may be submitted digitally with senior ad form to teresa.froelich@k12.sd.us

Google Doc link: https://rb.gy/14wmmk

PDF link: https://rb.gy/mbj542

#meadeschldst #sbhsmedia #scooperpride

Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the West River Math Contest.

Monday, May 6, 2024

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

SD Mines Campus King Center

Test divisions are Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Math and Masters. Registration deadline is April 15, 2024.

From left to right: Layla Shepardson, Hailey Condon, Lillian Heisinger,

Samantha Teigen, Shayde Keffeler, Jordyn Conlon

Three teachers are available to help students with homework on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS. Students should arrive by 3:30 PM but can leave whenever they complete their work if they have their own ride. Students who need a late bus pass are required to stay until 5:15 PM.

Snacks are provided. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buchholz at sandra.buchholz@k12.sd.us

Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year

***Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for updates.***

• April 9-12 —Online voting for class poem and class song through 2024 Google Classroom
• Week of April 15– Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time until we are done
• April 19- 3:15 PM—Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs on 2024 Google Classroom. (*If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation.)
• April 24 & 25—Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)
• April 29-May 3—Online voting for Class Awards on 2024 Google Classroom
• May 13 – 8:00 AM—Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey
• May 15—Turn in Checkout sheet and computer
• May 17— 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
• 10:30 Graduation Practice
• 11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 12:00
• Parent volunteers are needed to assist with cooking, serving & clean-up
• Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.
• May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM
• Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM
• Dress expectations are as follows: Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse; shoes - No flip flops or tennis shoes and shoes must have a back strap. Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt; shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes.
• Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown, include honor cords, honors tassels, National Honor Society stoles, military uniform if basic training has been completed, traditional tribal regalia -- an eagle feather or eagle plume (SDCL 13-1-66), tribal beading of cap or gown and a star quilt on chair.
• No other hat decorations permitted.
• See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions
• Graduation begins PROMPTLY at 2:00 PM

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