SWMS Daily News
April 3, 2025
Today is a Red Day
Word of the Week
Activities
The track meet scheduled for today, April 3rd has been moved to Monday, April 7th
MMM is back and off running. We started strong with our wild card battle. The squirrel vs frog. After a coin toss, the frog was transported to the squirrel's habitat. That squirrel was rather hungry and took a bite of frog. The squirrel wins! The first point of MMM has been awarded. Check back tomorrow for the next update!
Track Pictures: Update
Today, April 3rd at 3:30 in Grunwald
Please turn in your picture form to Mrs.Cammack now
Wear track jersey and black shorts.
(Bring track spikes to hold for individual pictures if you wish)
Yearbook
Order 2024-2025 Yearbook today. You must order your yearbook online. No extra yearbooks will be ordered. The deadline is April 7.
Sturgis Public Library Happenings
Tuesdays, April 1st & 15th 3:30 pm - Wonder Math - Join Richard Moeller at the Sturgis Public Library for science based discoveries, activities, and more. All ages are welcome
Thurs., April 3 4 - 6 pm - Level UPI Gaming Club - Ages 8+ are welcome to hang out play Nintendo, board games, snap circuits, and more with friends. Held the first Thursday each month
Mon., April 7 3 - 5 pm - LEGO Club - All ages are welcome to come together to build and explore with bricks
Tues., April 8 - 6 pm- History Talks - History Talks, a Zoom watch party, sponsored by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation. Award - winning illustrator SD Nelson will share insights into his latest work, "Wings of an Eagle. The gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills," written by Donna Janell Bowman and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. He will discuss his artistic process and reflect on his childhood connections to the Dakotas and the Standing Rock Reservation.
Thursdays, April 10 & 24 3:30 pm - Code Critters - Introducing young learners to the basics of programming through fun and interactive activities ages 6 - 10
Thurs. April 10 5:30 pm - Music Speaks - This month we discuss Wozzeck: Alban Berg's Expressionist opera. In the shadow of WWI, Berg develops a new musical language to ell a story about a soldier driven to madness by the "hopelessness, absurdity, and cruelty" of society. Premiering in 1925, the piece was a huge success until 1933, when the Nazi classified Wozzeck as subversive and "degenerate" art.
Mon., April 14 4 pm - Movie Night - Join us for a family-friendly showing of Mufasa: The Lion King (Rated PG), an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Drinks and popcorn will be served.
Fri., April 18 & Sat., April 19 Closed for Good Friday
Mon., April 21 4 pm - Mega Monday - Join us for STEAM inspired activities. Kites, exploring gravity and wind. Perfect for curious minds, this hands-on challenge is a fun way to learn about engineering and energy while having a blast inside and outdoors. This program is designed for ages 6 - 10.
Mon., April 28th - Closed - Librarians will be attending the Black Hills Mini-Conference in Rapid
Contests
Summer Camps
Staff Member of the Month
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.
Safety
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.
Sturgis Williams Middle School
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