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On Thursday, January 30th the Humanity Launch whole-school event will feature inspiring speakers, engaging activities, and peer connection opportunities that promote a positive school and community culture. The first session will take place with 7th & 8th graders in the morning from 8:15 - 11:15 and the afternoon session for 5th and 6th graders will take place from 12:15-3:15. Speakers will lead students through conversation and personal reflection about what is stealing or contributing to the joy they experience in their life and “what is holding you back from your true potential?” This retreat will build upon the retreat students participated in last year and is called “You Matter”!

Congratulations to the 8th grade basketball teams on their victories over Douglas last night. The A game was a nail biter, but they did a great job fighting until the end. Jaxton Pickett had a double, double in the B game.

Congratulations to the 7th grade B team on their victory over Douglas last night. Unfortunately, the A team came up short.

Here is an update on the Monthly Tardy Challenge:

5th - 46 tardies, 6th - 13 tardies, 7th - 44 tardies, and 8th - 51 tardies

Sixth grade continues to dominate

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

The SWMS Sweetheart Contest will begin February 3rd and run through February 13th - How well do you know the SWMS staff - Could you pick them out of a line up

JUNIOR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL RODEO TEAM UPCOMING MEETING:

There will be a junior high and high school rodeo club meeting for anyone who is interested in junior high rodeoing this season. Please share this information with your parent/guardian and plan to attend the meeting for more information on the club! Grades 5-12.

Both student and parent meetings are on Monday, February 3rd in the Meade Room at the Sturgis Community Center.

Student Meeting: 6:00 pm

Parent Meeting: 6:30 pm

Questions: See Mrs. Casteel (5th/6th Self Contained Room)

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.

• 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