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Today is the 100th day of school

Congratulations to all the band students on their wonderful performance last night.

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team on their victory over Saint Thomas More last night. The score was 46 to 38. Unfortunately the 7th grade boys came up short but battled hard.

Last day of this encore rotation is Thursday, February 6th

This week is National School Counseling Week. Please, take a minute to thank Mrs. Serbo and Ms. Bridgett for all they do.

Parent Teacher Conferences Tuesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 13 from 4 to 7

No afterschool program Tuesday, February 11th or Thursday, February 13th due to parent teacher conferences

No School Friday, February 14th Teacher In-service

No School Monday February 17th President's Day

The SWMS Winter Olympics will be held Friday, February 7th - for more information ask your homeroom teacher

Chess Club will meet on the following Monday, Feb. 10 from 3:20-4:20 p.m.

If you are interested, please pick up an application in the MS office. Bring the completed form back to the office.

Need a Valentine Gift? Check out what Student Council is selling. Sales will begin Thursday, February 6th during lunches.

Looking for a Valentine gift for your sweetie? How about a SWMS spirit blanket?

• Registration Window: Thursday, February 20, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM. No registrations taken before registration window.

  
  

• Registration Fee: $300.00 paid at registration.

  
  

• How to Register: Call the High School at (605) 347-2686, Option 1 OR Option 2.

  
  

• Class Location: Sturgis Brown High School. Room TBD.

  
  

• Complete Forms: Please use the link below, 2025 DE Registration Form, and send with payment.

  
  

• Class Limits: All classes will have a minimum of 20 students before we run the class. There is a maximum of 26 students per class.

  
  

• STUDENTS MUST BE 14 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF DRIVING PORTION OF THE CLASS.

  
  

• Registration forms are available at the main office at Sturgis Brown High School, or online at www.meade.k12.sd.us . Please call (605) 347-2686 or drop your form off, after registration opens at Sturgis Brown High School to reserve your spot.

  
  

• Driver Education Class Expectations – Students attendance is mandatory and students must attend every class time that is on the schedule (30 hours of classroom instruction is the law).

  
  

• Driving Portion of Class - During class, students will sign up for an additional 12 hours of driving/riding that is outside of the classroom schedule. Students will drive for 6 hours and ride for 6 hours at a minimum. Driving begins when the class time starts. Driving takes time, expect to have driving times within a month following the class times and possibly during the summer.

Contests

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to create artwork using the “beautiful wind energy” theme for the next National Wind Energy Art Challenge. Four winning entries will be displayed for thousands of industry leaders at a trade show in May 2025—submit your art by Feb. 28, 2025.

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

Shauna Sigman, Attendance Secretary

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

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