SWMS Daily News
October 7, 2026
Today is a Black Day
Lunch Menu
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Activities
Picture Retakes will be Monday, October 19th
Anyone wanting a redo on their picture should return the original photo packet to the photographer that day; Lifetouch apply their same order to the new image. Anyone who has not had their picture taken will also have their picture taken at this time
Any Boy or Girl interested in wrestling, the informational meeting will be on Tuesday October 13th at 3:00pm in the Balcony. Practice starts Monday, October 19th You must have a sports physical to practice
On Thursday, October 8, 8th grade volleyball practice will be at Sturgis Elementary Walk together as a group. Parents will pick-up at Grunwald at 5:30
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade festival choir students on their outstanding performance yesterday afternoon.
Congratulations to the 8th grade football team on their victory over Douglas last night. Unfortunately the 7th grade team came up short.
Unfortunately the high school girls soccer team lost to Sioux Falls O'Gorman last night in the first round of the playoffs ending their season. Great job on a fantastic season and making it to the playoffs.
Good luck to Spencer Proefrock as she competes with the high school cross country team at the Black Hills Conference meet tomorrow, October 8 at Rapid City Christian School the meet begins at 11 please dismiss Spencer at 8:45
Good luck to the cross country team as they compete at the Black Hills Conference meet tomorrow, October 8 at Rapid City Christian School the meet begins at 1 please dismiss runners at 10:15 the bus leaves at 10:30
Good luck to the competitive cheer team as they compete in the Sturgis Spirit Competition at home in the west gym of the high school tomorrow, October 8 the meet begins at 5 please dismiss the girls at 12:50
Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade football teams as they compete against Belle Fourche in Belle Fourche tomorrow, October 8 game time is 5 the bus leaves at 3:30 the boys are not getting out early
Drama is selling trash bags to raise money for the year. All rolls are $16; they are made from recycled materials and are very strong bags. This fundraiser ends October 12 so gets yours now. You may contact any Drama member or Sara Audiss. Bags should be delivered about 2 weeks after the fundraiser ends.
Meade School District 46-1 invites the public to attend any one of the upcoming presentations as we continue exploring the possibility of a 4-day school week.
The presentations will include:
An overview of the work completed to date
Known results from the parent/community surveys
A sample 4-day school week schedule
Answers to questions available at that time
We encourage families, staff, and community members to attend, learn more, and share their thoughts.
Please note, the October 13 board presentation takes place during the regularly scheduled School Board Meeting so seating will be limited.
Contests
The deadline is February 15, 2027. The title must be EXACTLY as stated on the form, any deviation will result in disqualification. More information may picked up in the office.
The deadline is February 15, 2027. More information may be picked up in the office.
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