STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Sunday 12/7/2025

SBHS FFA: State LDE @ Rapid City; 10:00 AM

Monday 12/8/2025

SBHS FFA: State LDE @ Rapid City; 10:00 AM

SBHS Spanish Club: Christmas Party; 5:15-6:15 PM

Tuesday 12/9/2025

SBHS Debate: Debate Discussion/Novice; 3:00 PM

Wednesday 12/10/2025

SBHS Spring Signing Day: 3:30 PM

Thursday 12/11/2025

SBHS Boys Wrestling: West Central @ SBHS; 5:00 PM

SBHS Girls Wrestling: Dickinson @ SBHS; 5:00 PM

Friday 12/12/2025

SBHS Debate: Rapid City Stevens Penguin Classic; TBD

SBHS Boys/Girls Wrestling: Rapid Invite @ The Monument; 5:00 PM

Saturday 12/13/2025

SBHS Debate: Rapid City Stevens Penguin Classic; TBD

SBHS Boys/Girls Wrestling: Rapid Invite @ The Monument; 5:00 PM

Monday, December 8: Hey Scoopers! Are you a proud American? Do you want to get involved in Turning Point USA? Then you should join Club America at Sturgis Brown High School! Our next meeting is on December 8th at 7:20am in the Choir Room (room 141). Treats will be provided!

Friday, December 12: Snowball Dance from 8-10:00 p.m. and doors close at 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $5/person or $8 for a couple. Dress is semi-formal which means collared shirts and no pants with holes. Guests from other schools require a permission slip which can be found in the office

December 15: – SENIORS ONLY: Senior yearbook picture due (uploaded through Google Classroom; see Mrs. Craig with questions.

December 17: Advisee/Advisor Day

December 22- January 2: No School, Christmas Break

January 12: Parent Teacher Conferences; 4-8:00 PM

January 19: No School; Martin Luther King Day

Tuesdays ONLY:

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Meets Tuesday mornings 7:15 AM in Room 124, Mrs. Keffeler’s Room.
Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 151, Mrs. Stevens’ room.

9th Grade: Nathan Adam, Marley Aldinger, Vivian Anderson, Sydney Andrzejewski, Scarlet Audiss, Tory Bestgen, Ja’Marcus Blakeman, Bridger Bliese, Ashlyn Boyer, Reagan Brunmaier, Kinlee Bryant, Michael Burke, Braelynn Busse, Ian Cammack, Sammaria Capps, Megan Christians, Jersey Covington, Haiden Culver, Fallon Dinkins, Aaliyah Droppers, Yazmin Escobar, Sophie Farley, Mikayla Freese, Ava Geary, Kinlee Gossel, Emmah Griggs, Lucas Hagen, Mason Hagen, Lucas Hamm, Dylan Hammerstrom, Mya Hanson, Nathaniel Hataway, Morgan Heideman, Liam Hoops, Jadyn Hopkins, Xavier Jaramillo, Callan Johnson, Anya Juelfs, Muhammed Faiq Khan, Tenlee Koontz, Miriam Kruse, Edyn Lefler, Mary Ligtenberg, Evan Luckman, Grace Lyon, Gianna Marquez, Mason McGillivray, Makayla Meiners, Gage Miller, Emma Morgan, Nolan Oliver, Lydia Osberg, Jacob Paule, Emily Peck, Nora Peldo, Naomi Pfister, Annalee Pierson, Trinity Plunkett, Addie Redinger, Roman Reece, Tanner Rempfer, Addison Rieger, Marcus Roache, Ella Roberts, Macy Secrest, Michael Seegraves, Ashlyn Snow, Riley Stacy, Easton Stahl, Gabriella Stanton, Brooke Sudbeck, Daniel Tedder, Kara Tibbetts, Samantha Tish, Grayson Toolen, Elissa Vallette, Cooper Venjohn, Madeline Vliem, Ella Walker, Max Weisbrod, Abigail Wetz, Clay Whitehead, Maranda Whittler, Daniel Wilen, Nash Wilston.

10th Grade: Hailey Ahlstrom, Kaydence Aldren, Avery Anderson, Parker Anderson, Johanne Andreasen, Riley Arlaud, Jaxson Avery, Connor Barnes, Graden Barnes, Katelin Belawske, Rebecca Bestgen, Tylee Bestgen, Charlee Bierle, Gavin Buck, Cori Cammack, Alexis Carver, Laila Clement, Dallys Day, Corbin Dodson, Dennis Doerr, Taven Dunn, Lily Glodt, Trenton Graf, Madyson Granum, Trenton Hagee, Elizabeth Hamman, Luke Harwood, Brilee Heath, Kohlee Herringer, Htet Hlaing, Angela Holzer, Natalie Huber, Jerika Hunt, Miranda Jacobs, Mataya Janis, Callen Johnson, Quintin Kelly, Khloe Kerner, Kenlee King, Nakayla Kleinheksel, Talen Koontz, Clara Kruger, Elijah Kunza, Santino Larkin, Ashlyn Larson, Ruby Lawrence, Skylar Legner, Jenika Leonhardt, Briar Linn, Wyatt Loftin, Luke Matthew, Thomas McNaught, Kobi Millar, Jasmine Miller, Carley Novotny, Trinity Ofstad, Tadem Ollila, Hadlee Parsons, Bryley Peterson, Lavincia Pfister, Destiny Plunkett, Mackenzie Pullam, Allison Raatz, Piper Ratzsch, Aydan Rhodes, Garrett Rohloff, Easton Sabers, Eric Schneller, Reese Sheperd, Sullivan Sigman, Cash Small, Abigail Smith, Aiden Snyder, Olivea Tallmage, Natalya Thomas, Zachary Uselman, Natalie Walker, Frederick Weishaar, Shelby Werlinger, Ian Weyer, Paxton Weyer, Kenneth White, Bella Willuweit, Gable Wilson, Grace Wilson, Lillian Wilson, Peyton Witcraft, Isabelle Wolkenhauer, Troy Wolter.

11th Grade: Zayden Apland, Jennifer Bartlett, Emma Benson, Brylie Bestgen, Brennen Borries, Ephraim Brant, Brody Bulat, Tripp Burgdoerfer, Larie Cichosz, Lane Culver, Kayli Dahl, Shea Deering, Dillon Delbridge, Abigail Dodson, Jaxon Dodson, Danica Dschaak, Bryson Epperson, Berkley Gill, Xandria Goodall, Tanner Gouldin, Murielle Hagen, Ryan Hale, Noree Hammerstrom, Arina Haugen, Carson Hautala, Nevaeh Heid, Karley Heideman, Brinley Heikes, Addison Hill, Logan Humphrey, Eleanor Jacobs, Ian Johnson, Elizabeth Kile, Charlie Knutson, Karl Knutson, Alexis Larson, Tayden Larson, Ethan Ligtenberg, Leigha Long, Rowan Lutz, Kylr Mahaffy, Kerrigan Meland, Pearl Meyer, Mya Moyers, Danyelle Napoli, Reid Osberg, Destiny Ownbey, Kaylynn Paule, Erica Peldo, Paige Phillips, Olivia Piatz, Arianna Plaggemeyer, Elexia Plaggemeyer, Alana Pritts, Kyana Redinger, Emilie Reedy, Jackson Retzlaff, Kenley Rhian, Jasmine Rose, Devin Ross, Logan Royer, Miranda Rude, Natalie Salazar, Maelee Schaeffer, Grace Schiferl, Kaelyn Schone, Hunter Scott, Lucy Secrest, Trestin Snyder, Brett Spear, Tristan Spratt, Sawyer Stahl, Kynlee Stewart, Abbigail Stietz, Jason Stover, Jordan Sullivan, Ayla Swanson, Cade Tallmage, Olivia Theisinger, Xaaryn Thomas, Wynter Thomason Honerkamp, Jace Thurman, Amatiel Tibbitts, James Tish, Isaac Tweedy, Taya Uherka, Jorja Ulmer, Olivia Vliem, Owen Volk, Gage West, Gage Whitehead, Bree Wilson, Dane Wilston, Natalie Yates, Austin Zastoupil.

12th Grade: Makayla Acre, Braelyn Adams, Kielyn Aker, Brooklyn Anderson, Carsyn Anderson, Darrian Anderson, Peyton Anderson, Brooklyn Baird, Ethan Baker, Kate Bestgen, Sarah Bestgen, Taylor Bestgen, Landon Bey, Conner Boyles, Levi Brant, Mason Brautigan, Kenadie Broderick, Kaitlyn Brown, Wraylee Brown, Quinn Bruch, Benjamin Burkhalter, Chloe Cammack, Jackson Cammack, Jaxon Cano, Riley Carlson, Alexis Cermak, Bryson Chayka, Kathleen Cook, Jasmine Cuestas, Miley Daigle, Kelson Dirk, Levi Doten, Josiah Drummer, Jerek Dufner, Collin Dunn, Kale Fenner, Jade Fontenot-Jensen, Brody Foster, Merrik Foster, Braylee Freytag, Samantha George, Cael Glodt, Graden Glodt, Olivia Glover, Parker Graveman, Lucy Hamer, Jordan Hanak, Aamira Helms, Elise Henrichsen, Mason Hodina, Kylina Holman, Joey Hudelson, Hannah Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Jeremy Johnson-Landoll, Jayna Johnston, Sullivan Jost, Evan Juelfs, Aydyn Key, Kierra Killinger, Evan Klosterman, Addison Kossler, Carsyn Kostaneski, Guusje Koster, Makenna LaBeau, Adilee Ladner, Brooke LaMont, Hayden Larson, Jude Legner, Kian Loftin, Brayden Maguire, Elizabeth Markworth, Sophie McNaught, Allison Merwin, Jackson Morrison, Jade Mueller, Deitrich Nilsen, Isabella Peck, Camberly Perez, Peter Pi, McKenzie Reese, Madisyn Richter, Hayden Rock, Devon Rodriguez, Cole Rogers, Lily Salazar, Jora Schaeffer, Jaylee Schummer, Greir Simon, Madison Simons, Kaylin Snow, Alanah Spring, Ashley Standen, Elizabeth Storm, Kjell Sundstrom, Trinity Thompson, Avery Thurman, Shason Timm, Isabella Tobias, Rachel Torick, Tyce Uherka, Talia VanDewater, Teran VanDewater, Noah Walker, Angel Warfield, Riley Weishaar, Caeden Whealy Rose, Blake Williams, KayLeigh Williamson, Jocelyn Wolkenhauer, Tyler Wood, Madison Yaw, Paxton Zook, Iris Zylstra.

9th Grade: Jace Andersen, Kade Bahr, Remington Belt, Callie Bestgen, Tucker Burke, Casey Cammack, Landon Cramer, Landan Crosby, Kylie Domogalski, Sylis Doud, Lucas Dunn, Tyce Dunn, Liam Fisher, Lucas Fisher, Reese Flemming, Clayton Gaaskjolen, Gianna Gomez, Chase Green, Kylee Hamilton, Jager Heller, Brady Holzer, Lane Holzer, Gage Humphrey, Amora Jenson, Jozi Kihlstrom, Emma Lariviere, Dawson Long, Julia Mahaffy, Annabella McKeown, Kannon Page, Tyler Pekron, Westyn Perschbacher, Jaxton Pickett, Burke Potter, Payton Ross, Dafurssa Roth, Noah Sapp, Levi Sjomeling, Jasper Smith, Oliver Steffey, Laney Stuen, McKenleigh Tarrant, Heidi Tibbetts, Vin Vatne, Mersadies Wilt.

10th Grade: Tytus Baker, Sophia Baushke, Alex Boice, Avry Bosma, Luke Bruch, Samantha Burkhalter, Shanni Cammack, Kurtis Capps, Seth Carter, Cecilia Cowan, Ciara Cuestas, Gaven DiNunzio, River Dunavant, Olivia Evens, Aiden Fox, Cameron Gillespie, Lainie Hauk, Brodie Heberling, Gavin Hunt, Oliver Jensen, Blake Kaufman, Jocelyn Kiepke, Chloe Kossler, JoTawn LaRoche, Dylan Larsen, Summer Lere, Mallory Lyons, Levi McPherson, Ezra Meiners, Brody Oliver, Trenton Oswald, Rachel Packman, Jacie Parrent, Brielle Reddig, Grace Richardson, Caitlynn Roblewsky, Madeline Ross, Mitchell Sanders, Hailey Scott, Carson Shull, Izaac Smith, Jacob Span, Charlee Thompson, Jaxson Tines, Mia Usera, Kalia Wang, Hannah Welke, Kolt Wells, Andie Williams, Gaige Williams.

11th Grade: Lilyana Aga, Caleb Anderson, Tyler Anthony, Marlin Baker, Kendal Blair, Owen Bostrom, Jazmyn Brekke, Desirae Brown, Ariana Burke, Dawsyn Caldwell, Hailey Condon, Tyler Cutts, Quentin Droppers, Eli Fisher, Camden Flemming, Carson Frein, Jaxon Goethals, Ashtyn Habrock, Tristan Hagee, Ella Herron, Garret Holt, Taytum Huffer, Zhoel Irion, Tanier Jennings, Grady Jobgen, Shayde Keffeler, Connor Kile, Nate Kuenzel, Landyn Mahaffy, Wyatt Marler, Vintage Miller, Gerardo Moreno, Andrew O’Grady, Conor Oshanick, Giada Petrick, Ian Sanders, Caleb Saunders, Kanin Smith, Rylan Todd, Auburn Treloar, Everett Urbaniak, Shilo Williamson.

12th Grade: Virginia Arguello, Kolton Arlaud, Zoie Berglund, Madelynn Bult, Brooklyn Domogalski, Kaylee Erickson, Ethan Graf, Kaylee Hoesing, Alexis Hopkins, Ayden Hopkins, Miranda Horst, Jens Iverson, Haleigh Janzen, Kiara Kinzler, Trinity Limpy, Cole Litzen, Charity Luthy, Linda Lee Luze, Celca Manzano, Trace Prescott, Hannah Rohde, Brody Royer, Shyloh Salazar, Reuben Sedlak, Dominik Sinkey, Dominic Stietz, Mason Venjohn, Miles Voigt, Hampus Westland, Tori Williams, Ella Wilson, Damian Wilt.

Junior Achievement (JA), a national leader in youth education focused on financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship, brought its proven lessons to Sturgis Brown High School on Thursday, December 3rd.

Through engaging discussions and real-world insights, JA volunteers met with current seniors to explore the values of passion, honesty, integrity, and excellence—core principles that drive success both personally and professionally.

Junior Achievement’s hands-on programs are designed to positively impact the lives of young people by preparing them for the realities of work and life. Aligned with both national and state educational standards, JA lessons are delivered to millions of students each year through partnerships with educators and dedicated volunteers from local communities.

Junior Achievement gives students a chance to learn directly from people who have built careers and businesses with integrity. At Sturgis Brown, students had the opportunity to connect classroom learning with practical experience. Volunteers shared personal stories and advice, encouraging students to pursue their goals with determination and ethical leadership.

Sturgis Brown High School is excited to announce this year’s Snow Ball Dance, taking place on Friday, December 12! The dance will run from 8:00 to 10:00 PM in the East Gym. Doors open at 8:00 PM and will close promptly at 8:30 PM—no late entries will be allowed, so make sure to arrive on time.

Students are reminded that the dress code for the evening is semi-formal. That means dress shirts, no holes in jeans. Please remember that this is a school event—attire should be school appropriate.

If you plan to bring an out-of-town guest, you must complete a permission form, available in the front office. These forms must be filled out and returned prior to the dance to ensure all guests are approved.

Don’t miss out on this special night of dancing and winter fun!

Sturgis Brown High School proudly recognizes its Students of the Month for November, celebrating individuals who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and dedication to their school community. This month’s Scoopers of the Month were generously sponsored by The Coffee Shop at The Hotel Sturgis, and each recipient received a certificate along with a $10 gift card to The Coffee Shop in appreciation of their efforts. Honorees for November include 9th grade: Addie Redinger; 10th grade: Luke Matthew; 11th grade: Shea Deering; 12th grade: Isabella Tobias; and Staff: Darla Parsons. These outstanding students and staff member continually model positivity, hard work, and school pride, making them inspiring examples within the Sturgis Brown community. Congratulations to all of our November recipients!

The talents of Sturgis Brown High School students will be on full display during a special evening of art and music on Monday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Gym Lobby.

Before and after the annual Band and Choir Winter Concert, guests are invited to enjoy the Senior Art Show, which will showcase a variety of creative works by the school’s graduating art students. From paintings and photography to ceramics and mixed media, the exhibit celebrates the artistic achievements of the Class of 2025. the public is warmly encouraged to attend and support the students’ hard work and talent. — Celebrate the arts this holiday season at Sturgis Brown High School’s Winter Concert and Senior Art Show!

Sturgis, SD — Sturgis Brown High School will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, December 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school gym lobby. The event is sponsored by the Student Council in partnership with Vitalant.

Students aged 16 and 17 are encouraged to participate but must provide a Minor Donor Consent Form. Interested donors can make an appointment online at vitalant.org using the blood drive code Sturgisbrownhs, or by calling 877-25-VITAL.

Appointments can also be scheduled through Madisyn Richter; and additional information is available from Mr. Mott.

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!