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November 10, 2025

SWMS DailyNewsNovember 10, 2025

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Lunch Menu

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Joke

Joke: What do you call a running turkey?


Answer: Fast food

Activities

Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.


The office has Veterans Day coloring sheets if you would like to color one and use it decorate your locker.

The last day of the trimester is November 14th.


The ice cream tardy challenge has begun. The results are in, and the race is tight at the top!

🥇 1st Place: 6th Grade – 15 tardies
🥈 2nd Place: 5th Grade – 17 tardies
🥉 3rd Place: 7th Grade – 42 tardies
😬 4th Place: 8th Grade – 56 tardies

Way to go, 6th graders—you’re leading the pack! But 5th grade is right on your heels 👀.
7th and 8th graders… there’s still time to turn things around! Let’s finish strong and show up on time! 🕒💪This challenge will run until November 25th

Congratulations to the SWMS students who competed at our home tournament this week. Everyone who competed placed! Norah Voight got 3rd in novice storytelling, and Khiana Oviatt placed 3rd in novice humor. Joyleece Michael placed 2nd in novice poetry, and Kaylee Michael took 1st in drama. Joyleece and Kaylee also took 1st place with their novice duo!


A big shoutout to our Knowledge Bowl team, who placed 3rd at the Regional Finals this past Saturday!


I’m so proud of your hard work, quick thinking, and great teamwork. -Coach Neilan


The 8th grade girls basketball team went 1 and 1 this weekend at the tournament in Rapid. Keep up the hard work girls


Congratulations to the wrestling team on their outstanding showing in Belle Fourche Friday night. Once again there were some outstanding performances.


Please dismiss the wrestlers at 2:55 today, Monday, Nov. 10. The bus leaves at 3:00 for combined practice with Stagebarn at the high school.


Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of October. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Adrian Pilcher & Charity Huggett (5th Grade), Zaylen Bright & Hazel Rusk (6th Grade), Greyson Fields & Kenzie Sanders (7th Grade), Sadie Goodwin & Easton Gouldin (8th Grade).

If you received the Student of the Month award this month, you will receive a certificate and some ice cream to share with 4 friends at lunch. Please pick up your ice cream in the front office during your next lunch period!


Do you have a family member in the military or retired from the military? Do you know someone in the military or retired from military? SWMS would like to honor these people on our Wall of Freedom. Please, bring a picture of this person to the office, we will scan the picture and return it. We will need to know the name of the person, which branch of the service they were in, and the relationship between this person and the student who brought in the picture. (grandpa, mom, family friend, etc) If you have previously brought in a picture we should still have that picture and there is no need to bring in another one.


Please excuse 8th and 7th grade GBB players at 2:15 on Tuesday, Nov. 11th for games at STM.


Wrestling pictures will be Wednesday, November 12th right afterschool.

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Students and staff please wear red, white, and blue tomorrow, November 11th

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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.


Mon. Nov. 10th @ 5:30 PM Master Your Health with Sean Hollearn

Mastering Your Health with Wellness Coordinator Sean Hollearn
Take control of your well-being with this practical and engaging health education workshop!

In this informative program, you’ll:
• Gain clear, practical definitions of health and disease
• Explore the 6 Foundational Principles of Health
• Discover tools and skills that support long-term wellness
• Learn real strategies you can immediately apply to your daily life

Whether you're just starting your health journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers valuable insights for all


Tues. Nov. 11th Closed Veterans Day

Thurs. Nov. 13th, 5:30pmMusicSpeaksMusicSpeaks 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 MusicSpeaks.

Mon. Nov. 17th 4-6pmLevelUp! GamingGamers 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.


Thurs. Nov. 20th, 6pmBooks On TapThe Sturgis Public Library will be hosting Books On Tap on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm at the Oasis. Monthly Theme:“Books & Bites” — Bring a book you love and a small snack or recipe sample to share for our annual favorite book club meeting! All readers 21+ are invited to join.


Sat., Nov. 22nd, 10am-2pmYouth Craft MarketDiscover 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. TeamKids 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

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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.

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Sturgis Williams Middle School

Chad Hedderman, Principal

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

Meade 46-1 District Office
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/superintendent-business-office/
Wayne Wormstadt, Superintendent

Brett Burditt, Business Manager


1230 Douglas Street

Sturgis SD 57785

(605) 347-2523

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