📢The Scoop from the Sup'📢
Looking Back on the Year
As the school year comes to a close, we celebrate all that has been accomplished across the Meade School District. From classroom learning and creative projects to extracurricular achievements and community partnerships, this year has been filled with growth, success, and meaningful experiences for our students and staff.
We are grateful for the support from our parents, and community members. Your involvement has played a vital role in creating a positive, enriching environment for our students. Your partnership truly makes a difference, and we could not do this important work without you.
Graduation Ceremony
Date: May 18th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Sturgis Brown High School
Join us in honoring the Class of 2025! This special event will celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our graduating seniors.
Last Day of School
Date: May 20th
We wish all of our students a happy and safe start to summer. Thank you for a fantastic school year!
School Board Candidate Forum
Date: May 20th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Erskine Building
The forum is an opportunity to meet the candidates running in the upcoming school board election on Tuesday, June 3rd. Candidates for three (3) three-year terms include:
Lee Spring
Justin Jutting
Sandy Cass
Charles Wheeler
Ron Hays
Tim Amdahl
Running for a one (1) year term:
Tom Schneller
Your participation in the forum and the election helps shape the future of our district.
Looking Ahead to Summer
As summer begins, we hope all students take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. We encourage families to explore opportunities that keep students active and engaged—whether it's through reading, outdoor adventures, creative projects, or participating in local programs and events. A balanced mix of fun, learning, and rest will help everyone return in August refreshed and ready for a new year.
Back to School
Date: August 25th
We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the 2025–2026 school year!
Thank you again for your continued support. Have a safe, fun, and well-deserved summer break!
Wayne Wormstadt
Superintendent
Meade School District 46-1
A School Board Meeting followed by an executive session was held Monday, May 12, 2025. Some important topics that were discussed included:
- Assessment Platforms and Grading Scale Changes
- Amended June School Board Meeting Date to June 16 from June 9
- Publish Preliminary Budget
- June Public Hearing scheduled for June 16 @ 6pm
- Support Staff Wage Increases
- Approved Woodle Filed Turf Project Contract
Starting this summer, all elementary, middle, and high school buildings will have office staff available every Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
This dedicated time is designed to better serve our families and community by providing support for:
đź“‹ Student enrollments & transfers
âť“ General questions and information
âś… Completing any end-of-year or back-to-school tasks
âś… School transcript requests
Whether you're wrapping up unfinished business or preparing for the new school year, we're here to help—no appointment needed!
The business office and superintendents office will continue with their hours from 6:30 am - 4:00 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 6:30 am - 10:30 am on Fridays.
All buildings will be closed:
Monday, May 26
Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20
Thursday, July 3 & 4
We appreciate your partnership and look forward to assisting you during these summer hours.
This year, we’re working to improve route efficiency, safety, and timing by integrating data from Infinite Campus and RouteFinder software. But we need your help to make it successful!
đź“Ś What Parents Need to Do:
✅ Register your child(ren) for bus service between May 9 – June 1, 2025
âś… Provide your current physical address (no PO Boxes!)
✅ If you’ve moved recently, update your address through:
Your building secretary
Or your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus
Bus registration must be completed annually — even if your child rode the bus last year.
đź”— Register here: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/bus-information
🚌 Route Information:
Parents/guardians will receive bus details — including route number, pick-up/drop-off times, and stop location — by August 18, 2025.
📞 If you haven’t received this information by then, please contact:
📧 kelli.werlinger@harlowsschoolbus.com
🚦 A Reminder on Bus Behavior:
To keep everyone safe, students are expected to follow proper conduct on the bus. Distractions reduce driver focus and compromise safety — so let’s work together to keep the ride smooth and safe for everyone!
STURGIS, SD — The Sturgis Scoopers are thrilled to announce Aaron Noteboom as the new head coach of the boys basketball program. A native of Corsica, South Dakota, Noteboom brings extensive experience and a proven track record of success to the Scoopers.
Noteboom is a graduate of South Dakota State University and began his coaching career as a junior varsity coach at Kadoka Area High School, where he spent three seasons. He then took on the head coaching position at Hot Springs High School, where he served for 13 years. During his tenure at Hot Springs, Noteboom established a winning culture, achieving an impressive 155-116 record—the most wins in the program's history.
Under his leadership, the Hot Springs team accomplished significant milestones, including five appearances in the SoDak 16 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024) and two Class A State Tournament berths (2019 and 2023). Notably, in 2019, his team became the first Hot Springs squad to qualify for the South Dakota Boys Basketball State Tournament since 1945. In recognition of his achievements, Noteboom was named Region 8 Coach of the Year by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association in 2023.
“We are excited about Aaron’s passion, his success in building and sustaining strong programs, and his vision for the future of Scooper basketball,” said Jade Temple, Activities Director at Sturgis Brown High School. “He brings the kind of leadership and energy that will have a positive and lasting impact on our student-athletes and our community.”
Noteboom is eager to bring his passion and leadership to the Sturgis program. “I’m incredibly honored to be chosen as the next head coach of the Scoopers basketball program," Noteboom stated. "Sturgis is a special community, and after meeting with the district leadership, it feels like the perfect fit for both my wife, Jessica, and our children, Pete, Jack, and Emersyn. My focus will be on creating a culture where hard work, accountability, and a team-first mentality drive everything we do. I can’t wait to get started with our student-athletes and help them grow not just as players, but as individuals.”
The Sturgis Scoopers look forward to welcoming Coach Noteboom and are excited about the program's future under his leadership.
Photo credit: Rapid City Journal
This years state track and field meet is scheduled for May 29 -31, 2025 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. To view the schedule click here.
Good luck athletes!
The activities department has upgraded the activities calendar to Bound, an online software that handles all aspects of managing statewide athletics and activities.
The school board recently approved the contract with Mammoth Sports for the new Woodle Field Turf Project. The contract that was presented totals $1.3 million, which included contingency funds. Field installation is scheduled for the summer of 2026, with a planned start date of May 18, 2026, and substantial completion anticipated by September 10, 2026.
*Below is a draft image of the field and not finalized.
You Look Better in Black and White with a Splash of Red!
Ready to inspire, educate, and make a difference? Meade School District 46-1 is seeking passionate individuals to join our team!
We have certificated, support staff and extra-curricular activity positions available for the 2025-26 school year.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Parents/guardians and staff members now have access to review and request changes to contact and demographic information. If you have had an address change, phone number change or email change, log in to your parent portal through Infinite Campus and request a change now. If you do not have a parent portal account, contact your building secretary and they will create one for you.
*This will be especially important for the upcoming school year and student transportation with Harlow's Transportation.
End-of-Year Technology Return Notice
đź’¸Students and their parents/guardians are responsible for the replacement of any lost, stolen, or damaged technology items, as determined by school administration and the Technology Department, if the damage is due to abuse, misuse, or negligence.
âś…Please ensure that all school-issued technology devices and chargers are returned to the appropriate building. Any outstanding fees for lost or damaged items must be paid before the end of the school year.
To view the complete Technology Handbook, click here.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Got a Past Due Lunch Account? Now’s the Time to Pay It Off! 🍽️
Thanks to generous donations, the Food Service Department is offering 75% matching funds toward outstanding lunch balances!
💰 You pay 25% — we’ll cover the rest!
đź“ž Just call us at 605-347-3601 to let us know you're making a payment, and we'll apply the match.
Hurry! This offer is only available through TODAY Friday, May 16, or until matching funds run out.
Let’s clear those balances together!
Titan Family Portal is now LINQ Connect! Parents can deposit money directly into their child's meal account and can receive emails by clicking on the link "LINQConnect Family Portal" website and setting up an account.
May 18: SBHS Graduation @ 2:00 pm
May 20: Last Day of School for students (2-hour early release)
May 20: School Board Election Forum 6-8 pm at Erskine Building (Commissioners Room)
May 21: Staff Reception & Recognition Reception @ 8:00 am
June 3: School Board Election Day
June 16: School Board Meeting
June 19: Offices Closed (Juneteenth)
Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Events & Facebook
Sturgis Community Center website & Facebook
Foothills Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook
