SWMS Daily News
October 24, 2025
Today is a Black Day
Lunch Menu
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Trivia
Answer: the Seattle Mariners
Activities
Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.
Good luck to the Cheer team as they compete at state on Saturday, October 25 in Watertown. The competition begins at 12:55 central time.
Good luck to the high school girls cross country team as they compete at state on Saturday, October 25 in Huron running begins at noon our own Spencer Proefrock will be competing
Good luck to the Knowledge Bowl team as they compete in Lead/Deadwood on Saturday, October 25 questioning begins at 9
Good luck to the Oral Interp team as they compete in Custer on Saturday, October 25 performances begin at 9
Good luck to the Buccaneers as they compete against the Wall Eagles in the second round of the playoffs on Saturday, October 25 in Rapid game time is 5:15
Red Ribbon Week October 27 -31
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - Give Drugs the Boot (dress in western attire)
Wednesday - Team Up Against Drugs (dress in your favorite sports team attire)
Thursday - Sign the Pledge during lunch
Friday - Scare Drugs Away - Costumes - must be school appropriate with very little face paint
There will be a dance on Friday, October 31st during school - costumes will be allowed as long as they are school appropriate Students will not be allowed to attend if they have a behavior referral or any missing assignments
The concession stand will be open on Friday, October 31
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Growth and Development talks will be given to the fifth-grade class. The talks are scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The girls and boys will be taught in separate classrooms. Heidi Komes, School Nurse, will teach the girls and Mr. Hedderman, Principal, will teach the boys.
If you DO NOT want your student to participate in growth and development talks, please send a signed note with your child to give to the School Nurse or call the School Nurse at 605-347-5232. Please call if you have any questions. Thank You.
Do you have a family member in the military or retired from the military? Do you know someone in the military or retired from military? SWMS would like to honor these people on our Wall of Freedom. Please, bring a picture of this person to the office, we will scan the picture and return it. We will need to know the name of the person, which branch of the service they were in, and the relationship between this person and the student who brought in the picture. (grandpa, mom, family friend, etc) If you have previously brought in a picture we should still have that picture and there is no need to bring in another one.
New Flex classes will begin on October 29th
On October 31st the cafeteria will once again be offering free breakfast to any SWMS student. This free breakfast is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Sturgis Public Library
Tues. Oct 28th, 3:30pmNeeds & Noodles (12+)Teens are invited to the Sturgis Public Library on October 14th and 28th at 3:30pm for Needs & Noodles. Learn basic cooking and life skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Only for ages 12+. Participants are expected to show respectful and cooperative behavior to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Sat. Oct. 25th, 1-3 PM Youth Halloween Party Youth ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a spook-tacular Halloween Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume, build your very own haunted house, and play chilling games with costumed characters. Treats and thrills await—if you dare!
Mon. Oct. 27th, 4pm
S.T.E.A.M. Team
Kids age 6-10 are invited to the S.T.E.A.M. at the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, October 27th at 4pm. This month, we will be featuring "Haunted Bridge Builders". You will be challenged to design a bridge strong enough to hold a mini pumpkin using only candy corn, marshmallows, and toothpicks.
Contests
Patriot's Pen
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