STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 9/29/2025

SBHS JV Football: vs RC Central @ Rapid City; 4:00 PM

SBHS Parent Teacher Conference: West Gym; 4-8:00 PM

Tuesday 9/30/2025

SBHS Varsity Boys Soccer: vs Douglas @ Woodle Field; 5:00 (JV)/7:00 PM (V); SENIOR NIGHT

SBHS Varsity Girls Soccer: vs Douglas @ Woodle Field; 5:00 (V)/7:00 PM (JV); SENIOR NIGHT

SBHS Volleyball: vs. Hot Springs @ SBHS; 5:00 PM (JV)/6:00 (C)/7:00 (V)

Wednesday 10/01/2025

No Activities

Thursday 10/02/2025

SBHS Varsity Boys Golf: Varsity Boys Scramble @ Boulder Canyon Country Club; 3:00 PM

SBHS Girls Soccer: vs. RC Central @ Rapid City; 5:00 PM (JV)/7:00 PM (V)

SBHS Boys Soccer: vs. RC Central @ Rapid City; 5:00 PM (V)/7:00 PM (JV)

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

SBHS Cross Country: Sturgis Invite @ Fort Meade; 1:00 PM

Friday 10/03/2025

SBHS Football: vs. Yankton @ Woodle Field; 6:00 PM

Saturday 10/04/2025

SBHS Competitive Cheer: @ Custer; 11:00 AM

SBHS After School Program, held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the SBHS Library. Students are encouraged to attend for many reasons, including getting help from a teacher, studying, doing homework, making up tests or quizzes, or simply having a quiet place to hang out. The program begins at 3:30 PM, with closures announced as needed. Snacks are provided, student drivers may leave at any time, and bus riders must stay until 5:15 PM. Best of all, the program is free of cost, making it a great resource for students seeking extra support or a productive after-school environment.

The Suicide Prevention Walk, held on September 21, brought our community together in a powerful show of hope and support. More than 50 participants joined the walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention, while 30 dedicated Youth Leadership Team volunteers from Sturgis Brown High School worked tirelessly to organize and run the event. Their commitment helped ensure that the day was meaningful, uplifting, and impactful for everyone involved.

Adding to the success, 10 members of the Police Athletic League supplied water and goodie bags, reminding participants that community support plays a vital role in prevention efforts. This walk served as an important reminder that by standing together, we can spread awareness, foster connection, and build hope.

To see highlights from this inspiring event, watch the video using the QR code provided.

Event organized by the Sturgis Brown High School Youth Leadership Team
Sponsored by Police Athletic League – Actions for the Betterment of Community

Sturgis Brown High School Celebrates Homecoming Week 2025

Sturgis Brown High School was full of Scooper pride last week as students, staff, families, and community members came together to celebrate Homecoming Week, September 15–19. The festivities kicked off Monday evening with the annual Coronation Ceremony, a night filled with tradition and school spirit. Quinn Bruch and Lucy Hamer were crowned the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, with the royal court including Kathleen Cook and Levi Brant, Ashley Standen and Sully Jost, Tori Williams and Peter Pi, and Iris Zylstra and Robert Sperling. Junior attendants were Gwenyth Pyle and Drew Engle.

Each day of the week brought a new class dress-up theme, from toga day and decade day to class T-shirt and character day, all building up to Friday’s Scooper Day. Students also showed their spirit by competing and cheering in numerous activities and Friday’s much-anticipated Homecoming Parade added to the excitement as the community lined the streets in celebration.

The week concluded Friday night, where the Scoopers faced Huron in the Homecoming football game. Despite a hard-fought effort, Sturgis fell 33–16. While the game ended on a down note, the spirit and pride shown throughout the week made Homecoming 2025 a memorable celebration of tradition, unity, and school pride for the entire Sturgis community.

Our National Honor Society students showed up in a big way last Friday, September 19, helping clean up trash along the parade route after the homecoming festivities! Their hard work kept our community looking great and showed what it means to take pride in our school and town. We are so proud of their willingness to pitch in and make a difference!

The Sturgis Brown High School FFA chapter is celebrating a big achievement this fall after winning the district Land and Range Judging Contest, earning a spot at the National Land and Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma this spring.

The FFA team, made up of Jackson Cammack, Ellie Storm, Aydan Rhodes, and Garrett Rohloff, showcased their knowledge and skills during the district competition. Their strong performance secured the district title, with Cammack excelling individually to take home 1st place.

Now, the team is looking ahead to representing Sturgis—and South Dakota—on the national stage. Competing against some of the best FFA chapters in the country, the students will put their training to the test while gaining valuable experience in agriculture and environmental science.

This honor is not only a reflection of their hard work but also a testament to the support and dedication of the FFA program at Sturgis Brown High School

KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Jaxon Dodson of the Sturgis Scooper Boys Golf Team! Jaxon has been having a great year for the Scoopers and recently finished tied atop the leader board of the Black Hills Conference Meet. 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!

Excitement is building at Sturgis Brown High School as students get ready for the opportunity of a lifetime—a trip to Japan! The travel program will allow students to explore Japanese culture, history, and daily life firsthand, giving them a chance to step outside the classroom and experience the world in a whole new way. From bustling city streets to historic temples, this journey promises to be both educational and unforgettable.

To learn more about the trip, families and students are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 304 with Mrs. Somervold. The meeting will cover travel details, costs, itinerary highlights, and how to get involved. Don’t miss this chance to find out how you can be part of this exciting adventure to Japan!

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.”