STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

SBHS ACTIVITIES: October 19 — October 24

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention All Students: Starting Monday, October 19, and every Monday moving forward, your computer will automatically restart two minutes after you log in anytime after 6:00 a.m. This is part of our regular computer maintenance. You will receive a warning before your computer restarts. Be sure to save all documents and any other work you have open to avoid losing your progress. Please make saving your work a regular habit so you are prepared when these maintenance updates occur.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21: ADVISOR/ADVISEE DAY. Check in with your Scooper Time teacher.

OCTOBER 1- NOVEMBER 30: Free South Dakota College Application period!

FCCLA: Make sure I have paperwork even if you were in it last year, we need updated paperwork. You can pick it up in Chef Mica's Room 129.

October 27: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ASVAB in Room 100. Please sign up in the Student Services Office if interested.

October 28: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PSAT in Room 100. Please sign up in the Student Services Office if interested.

November 11: 10:00 AM Build Dakota Road Show in room 100. Please sign up in the Student Services Office if interested.

YLT Meetings Info:

Wednesday, October 21: YLT Unity Day: Approximately 20-25 students will be working in the community.

ASVAB Testing:

Tuesday, October 27: 10th Grade
Wednesday, October 28: 11th and 12th Grade

SENIOR NIGHT DATES:

October 22 (Thursday): Football, Cross Country, Boys Golf, Football Sideline Cheer

November 3 (Tuesday): Volleyball (vs. Douglas)

SBHS STUDENTS EXPLORE CAREERS IN EDUCATION

Dr. Conner and 14 Sturgis Brown High School students traveled to Black Hills State University in Spearfish on October 15 to attend the 2026 Educators Rising South Dakota Fall Expo. Students explored the teaching profession through interactive educational sessions, classroom technology workshops and literature integration activities.

A highlight of the day was meeting South Dakota Teacher of the Year Becky Haenfler. Students enjoyed connecting with educators and learning more about opportunities in education.

BLACK HILLS CONFERENCE CHAMPS!

Congratulations to the Sturgis Brown High School Competitive Cheer team on winning the Black Hills Conference championship on Thursday, October 15! The Scoopers competed against the Douglas Patriots, Belle Fourche Broncs, St. Thomas More Cavaliers and Hot Springs Bison—and made school history by earning the highest score ever recorded by a Sturgis cheer team!

Help us celebrate our championship team: Lola Anderson, Caradyn Boyum, Brynn Brogden, Audrianna Carmichael, Briell Carmichael, Cambriya Eckhart, Jadyn Hopkins, Sophie Jaramillo, Jocelyn Kiepke, Jenika Leonhardt, Shylha Love, Kynleigh Miller, Natalie Negrette, Raylee Overweg, Giada Petrick, Kodi Pierson, Emma Schmidt, Ashlyn Snow and Natalie Walker.

A big congratulations to Coach Brooke Wuebben and assistant coaches Rachel Neuschwander, Val Ewing and Zara Wallace for their leadership and dedication!

Next stop: STATE! The team will compete next Saturday, October 24, in Rapid City. Good luck, girls—we’re cheering you on!

YEARBOOK PRICES INCREASING SOON

Order Your SBHS Yearbook Before the Price Changes! Sturgis Brown High School students and families are encouraged to order their 2026–27 yearbooks before the upcoming price change on October 20 to $55.00. Reserve your copy now to lock in the current price and celebrate a year filled with friendships, activities, achievements and Scooper pride.

Don’t miss the chance to keep these high school memories for years to come—place your yearbook order today!

SBHS TO HONOR SENIORS DURING FOOTBALL GAME

Sturgis Brown High School will celebrate Senior Recognition Night on Thursday, October 22, during the Scoopers’ home football game against the Spearfish Spartans. The evening will recognize seniors from football, golf, cross country and football sideline cheer, along with two senior football student managers, for their dedication and contributions to Scooper athletics.

The 17 senior football players being honored are Brody Bulat, Shea Deering, Austin Flohr, Tanner Gouldin, Aveon Howard, Zhoel Irion, Grady Jobgen, Jack Jolley, Tayden Larson, Wyatt Marler, Dion Reece, Devin Ross, Logan Royer, Kanin Smith, Brett Spear, Vance Veskrna and Gage West. Senior student managers Ethan Ligtenberg and Kayli Dahl will also be recognized.

Several football seniors plan to continue competing while pursuing their education. Austin Flohr plans to play college football and pursue a physical therapy degree, while Zhoel Irion plans to study nursing and play college football. Tayden Larson and Dion Reece also plan to play football in college. Shea Deering and Aveon Howard plan to attend college, and Tanner Gouldin plans to attend Mitchell Tech.

Brody Bulat and Jack Jolley plan to train as electricians, while Devin Ross plans to attend technical school for engineering or electrician training. Grady Jobgen plans to pursue criminal justice, Kanin Smith plans to attend medical school, and Vance Veskrna plans to work as an EMT. Wyatt Marler plans to graduate early and begin working. Brett Spear plans to join the military, Gage West hopes to become a Marine officer, and Logan Royer is considering West Point. Student manager Ethan Ligtenberg plans to study psychology at the University of South Dakota, while Kayli Dahl plans to pursue computer science engineering.

Seven golf seniors will also be honored: Bridger Massa-Battin, Owen Bostrom, Tripp Burgdoerfer, Jaxon Dodson, Logan Humphrey, Conor Oshanick and Jace Thurman. Bridger plans to study architectural engineering, Owen hopes to attend college in a warm climate, and Tripp plans to become a pilot. Jaxon plans to attend college and continue playing soccer, while Logan’s career interests include photography, graphic design and cybersecurity. Conor plans to attend college to become a Game, Fish and Parks ranger, and Jace plans to attend college.

Cross country seniors Ruben Bokegard, Miles Kornegay and Emilie Reedy will be recognized. Ruben plans to enter the workforce, Miles is considering a career in dentistry, and Emilie plans to attend college and play soccer.

Football sideline cheer seniors Cambriya Eckhart, Lainie Hauk and Giada Petrick will also be celebrated. Cambriya plans to pursue law enforcement, Lainie plans to go to the Twin Cities to become an investigative analyst, and Giada plans to pursue a career in real estate.

Families, friends and Scooper fans are encouraged to join in recognizing these seniors and celebrating their contributions to Sturgis Brown High School.

STURGIS FFA FUNDRAISER

Join Sturgis FFA Alumni & Friends for a night of food and fundraising on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6–8 p.m. at the Thunderdome near Kickstart. Enjoy pulled pork from Wall Meats, raffles and a silent auction while supporting local FFA members. A freewill donation will help members travel to the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Come enjoy the evening and support Sturgis FFA!

CLASS OF 2027

SENIOR NEWS | Class of 2027

Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year

Senior Class Advisors:

Kim Somervold (Kimberly.somervold@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 2027 Google Classroom for updates.***

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September 16 –Mandatory Senior Class Meeting (If you missed the meeting please see one of your class advisors)

September 30 - Cap & Gown, Graduation Merchandise ORDER DUE to Jostens (see order instructions on 2027 Google Classroom)

October 16- Class poem, song, motto, and color of flower nominations due (see Class of 2027 Google Classroom).

● Song submissions must include printed lyrics as well as a YouTube link and must not include any reference to alcohol, drugs, illicit behavior, profanity, etc. This is a happy moment and will play while you hand out your flower at graduation, so the song should properly fit the occasion.

● Submitted poems should be school appropriate, original work, and will be read by the author at graduation.

● Class Motto nominations must be school appropriate and include source attribution.

November 2-6 - Online voting for class poem, class song, motto, flower color (see Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

December 18- Senior Picture due to Yearbook (Upload ONE picture on the Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

● Directions in Google Classroom- See Mrs. Craig if you have questions

February 1-Many Local Scholarship Applications open (See Student Services website for full details).

April 1- Most Local Scholarship Applications are due.

● Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines.

● See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.

April 12-16 - Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time

April 16- Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs (Class of 2027 Google Classroom).

● If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for the speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation. April TBD- Sr Class Meeting - Graduation Information & Pick Up Cap & Gown

April 22- 7:00 AM- Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)

April 26-30 -Online voting for Class Awards (Through Class of 2027 Google Classroom)

May 17- pick up Senior Checkout Sheet and complete the Senior Exit Survey.

May 19- 8:00 AM Senior Walk, Turn in Checkout Sheet and computer

May 21- Awards, Graduation Practice, Sr. BBQ – 9:00-12:00

May 23- Graduation!

12:30 PM Doors Open

1:15 PM Seniors Line up

● Dress expectations are as follows:

○ Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse;

No flip flops or tennis shoes and shoes must have a back strap

○ Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt;

No flip flops or no tennis shoes and shoes must have a back

● Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown include ONLY: honor cords, honor tassels, National Honor Society and military 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, star quilt on chair.

● No other hat decorations, gown adornments, stoles or chords permitted.

● See Mr. Wilson by May 21 if you have any questions

2:00 PM Graduation Ceremony promptly begins