STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL
December 18- December 23, 2023
Monday 12/18/2023
SBHS Choir Concert: Sturgis Community Center; 7:00 PM
Tuesday 12/19/2023
No Activities
Wednesday 12/20/2023
No Activities
Thursday 12/21/2023
NO SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Friday 12/22/2023
NO SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday 12/23/2023
NO SCHOOL: CHRISTMAS BREAK
Student Council will be doing a fundraiser to raise money to put towards Kids In Need's Christmas presents. There will be jars with five teachers' faces on them in the office on December 18th and 19th. These five teachers have agreed that the teacher with the highest total of money will wear a Santa Clause costume on Wednesday December 20th. We ask that kids bring change and dollar bills to put into these jars.
THE CATCH: Coins added to a jar will add to the teachers total, whereas paper bills added to a jar will deduct from the total of that teacher. Make sure you bring your money!
The Close-Up Students going to Washington, DC and New York City are selling raffle tickets for 50 lbs of beef. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. They will be selling at basketball games and wrestling until the drawing on Jan 19 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game against Lead-Deadwood. Contact Mrs. Kaufman for more information.
The 18th annual Rising Star of the West Scholarship contest is about to begin and is sponsored by Monument Health and Black Hills FOX News. It’s easy to enter and it’s a great opportunity with scholarships totaling $7,500. Students need to submit a short video on any subject that interest them. The entry deadline is coming up on January 13th. Click on the picture to access the entry form.
Take care of your MacBook during the winter season! Leaving your MacBook in the car overnight can harm its battery. Cold temperatures can decrease the battery life by more than 50% because it permanently damages the charging cells. Here are some other tips to keep your device in good shape all year:
- Protect your screen: Avoid putting papers or other items between the screen and the keyboard. While it might be convenient, your computer isn't a folder, and this can damage your screen.
- Transport your device closed and without accessories attached: When you carry the device by the screen with the keyboard hanging, it damages the hinges and leaves the device vulnerable to impacts. If you leave accessories like the charger or a flash drive plugged in, it damages the ports which means they may stop working.
Restart your computer regularly: To keep your MacBook running smoothly, restart it from time to time. This helps stop background programs, which can slow down your computer and drain the battery.
Charge your device at home: Charging your MacBook at home saves you time and money. Your battery should last around 15-20 hours on one charge, as long as you don't have too many programs running or it froze int he car 🙂. Plus, charging at home helps prevent the need to replace a charger that has been "permanently borrowed," which can cost $50!
Check the handbook for other possible fees you might be responsible for.
- Stay updated with Mosyle: Mosyle Updates come through as banners on your device and allow you to control when software updates happen on your computer. This way, your computer won't shut down unexpectedly for an update -you can choose a time that works for you.
It's always frustrating when your tools stop working, so make these tips a regular practice. Both you and your computer will be happier for it!
Three teachers are available to help students with homework on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS. Students should arrive by 3:30 PM but can leave whenever they complete their work if they have their own ride. Students who need a late bus pass are required to stay until 5:15 PM.
Snacks are provided. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buchholz at sandra.buchholz@k12.sd.us
Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year
***Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for updates.***
- December 2023—Yearbook Senior Pictures AND baby pictures with senior picture due to Google Classroom Class of 2024 for the senior slideshow
- February 1 – Many Local Scholarship Applications open. See Student Services website for full details.
- March 29 – 3:15 p.m. Deadline for class poem* and class song nominations on 2024 Google Classroom.
- Song submissions must include printed lyrics as well as a YouTube link and must not include any reference to alcohol, drugs, illicit behavior, profanity, etc. (This is a happy moment and will play while you hand out your flower at graduation, so the song should properly fit the occasion.)
- Submitted poems should be school appropriate original work and will be read by author at graduation.
- April 1—Most Local Scholarship Applications are due. Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines. See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.
- April 9-12 —Online voting for class poem and class song through 2024 Google Classroom
- Week of April 15– Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Time until we are done
- April 19- 3:15 p.m—Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs on 2024 Google Classroom. (*If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation.)
- April 24 & 25—Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)
- April 29-May 3—Online voting for Class Awards on 2024 Google Classroom
- May 13 – 8:00 AM—Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey
- May 15—Turn in Checkout sheet and computer
14. May 17— 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
10:30 Graduation Practice
11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 12:00
a. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with cooking, serving & clean-up
b. Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.
15. May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM
a. Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM
b. Dress expectations are as follows:
Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse; shoes - No flip flops or tennis shoes and
shoes must have a back strap.
Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt; shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes.
c. Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown, include honor cords, honors tassels, National Honor Society stoles, military uniform if basic training has been completed, traditional tribal regalia -- an eagle feather or eagle plume (SDCL 13-1-66), tribal beading of cap or gown and a star quilt on chair.
d. No other hat decorations permitted.
e. See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions
c. Graduation begins promptly at 2:00 PM
Sturgis Brown High School
Pete Wilson, Principal
Coleen Keffeler, Assistant Principal
Wayne Sullivan, Assistant Principal
Email: MeadeSBHS@k12.sd.us
Website: Sturgis Brown High School
Phone: (605) 347-2686
Location: 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD. 57785
