STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 10/06/2025

SBHS JV Football: vs RC Central @ Woodle Field; 5:00 PM

SBHS Golf: State AA @ Meadowbrook Golf Course; 9:00 AM

Tuesday 10/07/2025

SBHS Golf: State AA @ Meadowbrook Golf Course; 9:00 AM

SBHS Boys Soccer: First Round of Playoffs; TBD

SBHS Girls Soccer: First Round of Playoffs; TBD

SBHS Volleyball: vs. Spearfish @ Spearfish; 5:00 PM (9A)/5:00 (JV)/6:00 (9B)/6:00 PM (C)/7:00 (V)

Wednesday 10/08/2025

ASVAB Testing

Thursday 10/09/2025

SBHS Competitive Cheer: Sturgis Invite @ SBHS; 5:00 PM SENIOR NIGHT

SBHS Cross Country: @ Custer; 11:00 AM

Friday 10/10/2025

NO SCHOOL: Staff In-Service

SBHS Football: vs. Pierre @ Pierre; 6:00 PM (MST)

Saturday 10/11/2025

SBHS Volleyball: Spearfish 9A/B Tournament; 8:00 AM

SBHS Oral Interp: @ Lead-Deadwood; 9:00 AM

SBHS Boys Soccer: Second Round of Playoffs; TBD

SBHS Girls Soccer: Second Round of Playoffs; TBD

SENIOR NEWS | Class of 2026

September 2025

Senior Class Advisors:

Kari Van Zee (kari.vanzee@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 2026 Google Classroom for updates.

Preparing for Your Senior Year

The Class of 2026 is entering an exciting and busy year filled with important deadlines and memorable moments leading up to graduation. Below are key dates and reminders to help seniors and their families stay on track.

Fall Deadlines

October 2 – Deadline to order Cap & Gown and graduation merchandise. (Instructions available on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.)
October 17 – Deadline to submit class poem, song, motto, and flower color nominations via Google Classroom.
- Songs must include printed lyrics, a YouTube link, and be school-appropriate.
- Poems must be original, appropriate, and will be read at graduation by the author if selected.
- Motto submissions must be cited appropriately.
November 3–7 – Online voting for poem, song, motto, and flower color.
November 7 – Baby picture due for the senior slideshow.
December 15 – Senior yearbook picture due (uploaded through Google Classroom; see Mrs. Craig with questions).

Spring Deadlines

February 1 – Many local scholarship applications open (check Student Services website).
April 1 – Most scholarship applications due (verify deadlines individually). Questions can be directed to Registrar Judy Weisz.
Week of April 13 – Make class awards in Room 303 during Scooper Times.
April 17 – Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker try-outs (via Google Classroom). Note: If your poem is chosen, you cannot audition.
April 23 – Graduation Speaker try-outs, Room 113.
April 27–May 1 – Online voting for Class Awards.
May 11 – Pick up Senior Checkout Sheet and complete Exit Survey.
May 13 – Senior Walk, last day of class, turn in checkout sheet and computer (during 5th period).
May 15 – Awards, graduation practice, and Senior BBQ (details TBA).

Graduation Day – Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:30 PM – Doors open
1:15 PM – Seniors line up
2:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony begins promptly

Dress Expectations:

Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).
Gentlemen: Dress slacks or black jeans with a dress shirt. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).

Adornments Allowed:

Honor cords, honor tassels, NHS and military stoles, military uniform (if basic training completed), eagle feather/plume, tribal beading, or star quilt on chair (SDCL 13-1-66).
No other hat decorations or gown adornments permitted.
See Mr. Wilson by May 15 with dress code questions.

This year is full of opportunities to celebrate your hard work and create lasting memories. Stay connected through the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and SBHS announcements to ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. Congratulations, Seniors—it’s your year!

Sturgis Brown High School is proud to announce the Student and Staff of the Month for September 2025! The Student of the Month has demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and academic effort, while the Staff of the Month has gone above and beyond to support students and colleagues.

For the month of September, Sturgis Brown High School students were recognized for going above and beyond through positive referrals from both peers and teachers. These students stood out for their leadership, strong character, and willingness to help others, demonstrating what it truly means to be a Scooper. Whether through acts of kindness, responsibility, or taking initiative, each of these students made a positive impact in the school community.

As a way to celebrate their efforts, each student received a popcorn and soda certificate to use at the SBHS concessions during any home game, along with a special "Scoopers Making a Difference" Scooper Sam T-shirt. These rewards not only highlight their achievements but also encourage all students to continue building a culture of respect, leadership, and pride at Sturgis Brown High School. Congratulations to all who were honored this month for making a difference!

KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Jaxon Cano of the Scooper Football Team! Cano passed for over 100 yards and rushed for nearly 130 last week vs Aberdeen! Congratulations Jaxon!

This October, the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is taking action to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a special fundraiser. Students and staff are invited to purchase Italian Sodas for $4 during all lunch periods on October 7th, 8th, and 9th.

The fundraiser not only aims to raise money for breast cancer support initiatives but also to bring awareness to the cause within the school community. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink on these dates to show solidarity with those affected by breast cancer.

Featured Flavors:

🍒 Cherry
🍓 Strawberry
🥤 Raspberry

The event combines a fun and flavorful experience with a meaningful cause. All proceeds will go toward supporting breast cancer awareness and related charitable efforts.

Don't forget to stop by during lunch, grab a refreshing Italian soda, and wear pink to show your support!

The First Interstate Bank Food Truck and Food Drive, held on Homecoming and throughout the month of September, was a tremendous success for the Sturgis community. The event raised an impressive $1,300 along with a large collection of food donations to benefit local students. All proceeds and donated items will go directly to the Scooper and Stallion Closets.

Community members donated a wide variety of items, including single-serve mac and cheese, granola bars, fruit snacks, ramen noodles, protein bars, hygiene products, and more. These contributions will help ensure that students have access to essential food and personal care items when they need them most. Thanks to the generosity of the community, this fundraiser will make a lasting impact on local students and families.

Sturgis Liquor is making a meaningful difference for local students with a generous $2,000 donation to Sturgis Brown High School. The funds will directly support two important causes: Sam’s Closet and delinquent lunch accounts.

Sam’s Closet provides students with essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies, ensuring that every Scooper has the resources they need to succeed. A portion of the donation will also go toward helping students with outstanding lunch account balances. The funds will be used to match existing lunch resources, easing the burden on families while making sure no student goes without a meal.

We truly appreciate Sturgis Liquor's generosity and commitment to supporting youth in the community. Contributions like this highlight the importance of local partnerships in meeting student needs and creating a strong foundation for success both in and out of the classroom.

Picture Retake Day is Coming!

Lifetouch picture retakes:

WHEN: Friday, October 17
WHERE: Sturgis Brown High School West Gym lobby
TIME: 8:00 AM.

When ordering pictures please use the Picture Day ID: EVTDSP3CM

Apply Now for the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Page Program
High school students across South Dakota are invited to apply for the 2026 Legislative Page Program, a unique opportunity to serve in the State House or Senate and gain firsthand experience with the legislative process. Pages serve four to nine days during one of five term periods. Applications must be sponsored by a legislator or legislator-elect. Selected applicants will be notified in December.

For more information, including how to find a sponsoring legislator, visit the Legislative Research Council Website or contact the Legislative Research Council at 605-773-3251 or the Page Advisor at 605-773-5257.

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in-regards-to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$15,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip Valley Forge. Want to apply? 2025-2026 Entry Form

VOD Deadlines:

Midnight, October 31, Entries to the Post: Nancy J Worth, nworth1971@gmail.com

November 20 - Entries due to the District

December 5 - District Winners due to the Department Chairman - Marc Calcaterra

Rules and Eligibility Requirements: VOD Rules / Eligibility

DO NOT mail District entries and required forms to State Headquarters. Mail them directly to the State Voice of Democracy Chairman!

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of students’ educational records. The Meade School District for the 2025–26 school year reminds families of these protections and outlines that if parents or guardians do not respond to certain questions, their answers will be assumed as “YES.”