Welcome to the monthly newsletter. Every month you will see celebrations, upcoming deadlines, what is happening across the district, student publications, access to board agendas/minutes and much more.

Just as we expect students to learn, grow and improve so can we as a school district. One of those items with Meade 46-1 is communication. We can always work to improve and grow to inform parents and community members. This newsletter and a stronger push on social media we believe are a couple of steps in the right direction.

*The deadline for early consideration is May 1st.

Whitewood Elementary has opened enrollment to Sturgis residents starting the 2023-24 school year. A bus will run from Sturgis to Whitewood and back when the school day ends. An In-District Transfer request form must be filled out and approved by the building principal.

Whitewood Elementary offers a FREE after-school program to our district students and families. The after-school program runs from 3 pm to 6 pm Monday - Friday and hosts sports camps, science clubs, robotics group, a video-game design team, and so much more. This year alone, 90% of our students participated in our after-school program.

*Class sizes are limited, please call (605) 269-2264 for more information.

School registration for kindergarten and screening for birth to five-year-old children (by Sept 1) will be in April. Birth to four-year-old is being screened by the special services department by appt only. Please have all of the required paperwork with you at the time of your students screening. These documents are required by law for every child entering school in South Dakota.

• copy of birth certificate or affidavit in lieu of the birth certificate
• current immunization records

Sturgis Elementary - call (605) 347-2386 to schedule appointment

Wednesday, April 5 from 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

Thursday, April 6 from 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

Piedmont Valley Elementary - call (605) 787-5295 to schedule appointment

Wednesday, April 5 from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 6 from 7:30 am - 2:30 pm

Rural Schools - call (605) 985-5532 to schedule appointment

Friday, April 21 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Whitewood Elementary - call (605) 269-2264 to schedule appointment

Tuesday, April 4 from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, April 5 from 7:30 am - 11:00 am

A school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10. Some important topics that will be discussed and approved in March include:

• Board Decision on Make-Up Snow Days Due to Weather
• Staff Reception & Recognition Banquet
• Bus Route Change Requests
  

*Patrons who wish to speak during Open Forum are asked to contact the superintendent's office prior to the meeting by emailing Wayne Wormstadt or Tanya Ludwick.

Check out all of the awesome past and present Athletes of the Week that have been awarded a $10 gift card and FREE sub or mac n’ cheese from Kwik Mart/Sturgis Subs and a certificate.

Piedmont Valley Elementary Classroom Addition Project is currently on schedule. Crews are working on the exterior masonry along with inside duct work, drywall and window installation. The project adds eight classrooms to PVE and is set to be completed and ready for the 2023-24 school year.

The Meade School District is currently working with Arch Inc. and has developed a facilities plan for a new 14,800 sq. ft. addition to the south side of the West Gymnasium. The project program consists of a new kitchen, student commons/cafeteria and restrooms. The project will also include site modifications to the existing parking lot and drop-off lane.

Whitewood Elementary HVAC Upgrade is on schedule. Final plans for Whitewood Elementary will be submitted to the district's Buildings & Grounds Committee the end of February with bids being returned in March.

The Meade School District is working with Arch, Inc. on creating a Facilities Master Plan. Arch, Inc. is currently working on a proposed final draft for the Board to review in March.

We have several certified, support staff and extra-curricular activity positions available for 2023-24 school year.

The district is always looking for substitute teachers and volunteers!

If you have a student that attends the Meade School District 46-1, and would like to receive a QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test Kit for a family member, please let your building principal know that you would like to receive one as we have them available for you. They are fast, easy and you can receive rapid results in 10 minutes. Each kit comes with two (2) tests and instructions.

The testing window for the state assessments opens March 1, 2023. Click the links to view testing schedules.

March/April 2023 Schedule

The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program provides free online tutoring to K–12 students in South Dakota in the subjects of English/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Any and all requests for bus route changes or reconsideration must be submitted upon special form to the superintendent's office by April 3 to be included on the agenda of the regular April school board meeting for discussion. The school board will receive requests only at the April meeting, or when increase or decrease in student enrollment dictates. When acting on the requests, the board members and transportation committee members will consider the total length of the route, physical condition (safety) of the roads. safety of the pick-up points, age of children, number of families served and cost. All decisions will be made by the August board meeting.

If you have questions on a bus route, contact Harlow's directly.

Whitewood Elementary offers a FREE after-school program to our district students and families. The after-school program runs from 3 pm to 6 pm Monday - Friday and hosts sports camps, science clubs, robotics group, a video-game design team, and so much more. This year alone, 90% of our students participated in our after-school program.

*Class sizes are limited, please call (605) 269-2264 for more information.

Any child in KG - Fourth grade is eligible to participate on a first come first serve basis. Capable Kids runs from 2:35 pm - 6 pm. Monday - Friday. Please call (605) 787-5295 to check on availability. All necessary forms required will need to be COMPLETED IN ADVANCE before your child can attend.

The food service department makes headlines again! Thanks to Whitewood Creek Chiropractic for their donation!

Parents or guardians, you can deposit money directly into your child's meal account and can receive emails at Titan Family Portal and set up your account(s). You can also apply for Free and Reduced meals by filling out the Application.

April 7 - No School - Holiday

April 10 - Make-Up Snow Day

May 21 - Graduation

May 24 - Last Day of School

Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Events & Facebook

Sturgis Community Center Newsletter & Facebook

Foothills Area Chamber of Commerce & Facebook

Whitewood Chamber of Commerce & Facebook

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