Stallion News

Parents of current 8th grade students, Stagebarn Middle School will be holding a reception for parents to come and send off there student. This is from 7:15-8:15 Am. We hope to see ya there.

What a wonderful experience that Horace Mann is giving to one lucky teacher here at Stagebarn Middle School. Congratulations to our 7th grade reading teacher, Ms. Buckley, on winning the Magical Experience trip by Disney Institute.

The SD DOH requires that all in-coming 6th grade student complete their required immunizations, Tdap & MCV4. Please provide proof on or before the start of the 2026-27 school year. Please contact the school nurse with questions.

The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce invites community members to attend an upcoming School Board Election Forum on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Williams Administrative Building – Board Room located at 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD.

This forum provides an opportunity to hear directly from school board candidates as they share their perspectives, priorities, and vision for the future of our district. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the individuals seeking to serve our schools and students, as well as the important issues facing public education in our community.

There is also a facebook group that has been created by a parent. Join Stagebarn Middle school 8th Grade Graduation for any updates as well.

May 20th is the date that has been decided on at Hills View Church is when the event will be held. Updates will communicated as best we can!

These hours are subject to change without notice!

Please help us congratulate Mrs. Hartung on being Stagebarn Middle School's Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hartung has been in education for 10 years and is a Department chair for the Counselors. She also runs our Stallion closet that is stocked with items students may need to help them be successful in school. On top of that, she serves on multiple committees and supports students well-being. Mrs. Hartung's hard work and dedication to our school and students has not gone unnoticed and truly appreciated. When you see her around, give her shout out, high five, or ever an atta boy. Thanks Mrs. Hartung for all you do!

Homeschool Connection Program Admission is Open for the 2026-27 School Year

The Homeschool Connection Program offers curriculum and academic support for grades K-8 tailored to your students needs, while preserving the flexibility and freedom of your at-home schedule.

If you are interested in learning more about the program, please join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Room at the Williams Administrative Building. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions and meet the dedicated staff who support the program.

To find out more information or to apply for the program, please click the link.

Black Hills State University is offering basketball camps for girls in grades k-12. Any questions, please contact Coach Schorzzmann Adam.schorzmann@bhsu.edu

Here are the direct links with our camp options for girls in grades K-12:

• Future Yellowjacket Camp (Grades K-6)

https://blackhillsstatewomensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/product/587010

• Developmental Overnight Camp (Grades 5-9)

https://blackhillsstatewomensbasketballcamps.totalcamps.com/shop/product/587008

• Advanced Skills/Shooting Camp: June 1st (Grades 6-12)

  Advanced Skills/Shooting Camp Registration

Sturgis Brown High School is offering volleyball camps for grades 5th-12th. Any questions, please contact Sharon Peterson @ zsdbpeterson@gmail.com

Here is a summer volleyball camp that is being offered at Sturgis Brown High School. The camp runs from June 22-24 and the cost is $295 per participant.

If interested, fill out this form. Any questions, please Contact Coach Peterson for more information:

zsdbpeterson@gmail.com

The South Dakota Division of Behavioral Health, part of the Department of Social Services, is launching an opportunity of which anyone may sign up to receive weekly affirmations via SMS text. These affirmations are geared for a wide variety of audiences and provide reminders and positive notes to self. Once 100 individuals are signed up, weekly texts will begin. Sign up here.

Please scan the QR code and fill out the FERPA form at this link. If you choose to not fill out the form, all answers will be assumed "YES".

**If you are unable to Scan the receipts, please bring your receipts to the front office and the PTA will scan them for our school!**

ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

“School is preparation for future life. It is important that habits of regular attendance be developed. A student’s contribution and achievement in class are directly related to attendance. Students and parents/guardians must understand that students miss a vital portion of their education when they are absent from class. Teachers and administrators are expected to communicate with students and parents/guardians about the effect of attendance upon student achievement and success in their class and in their lives as adults.” (Meade School Board Policy File JED)

NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCES

A student can be excused by the student’s parent/guardian by writing a note, sending an e-mail to meadeSMSoffice@k12.sd.us or making a phone call to the main school office at 787-4172 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:30 pm during school days.

• A note or phone call should include:

a. First and last name of the student;

b. The date and/or hours of the absence;

c. The reason for the absence;

d. A telephone number where the parent may be reached during the day;

e. The parent/guardian signature.

Students may have ten absences excused in a year. Any absence after 10 days will result in an unexcused absence. Additionally, any absence that a parent does not contact the school will also be considered unexcused. Parents must contact the school within 24 hours of a student’s absence or it will be considered unexcused.

Parents/guardians will be sent a notification after a student has used their 10 excused days. Additional letters will be sent if a student reaches 5, 10, or 17 unexcused absences. Upon the 17th unexcused absences a letter will be sent and truancy will be filed to the State’s Attorney.

Certain absences will be excused by the principal or designee upon receipt of a telephone call or written signed explanation from the parent/guardian. These absences include:

1. Illness or quarantine (with provided doctor’s note)

2. Serious illness or bereavement in the family

3. Major religious holidays

4. Weather so inclement as to endanger the health or safety of the student

A student may also be excused for other exceptional reasons with the approval of the principal. The school may at any time refuse to grant an excused absence regardless of parental consent.

A student may be eligible to be counted for school attendance up to 5 days in a school in a school term when excuse from actual school attendance is requested by parent/guardians for the purpose of attending events of state or nationally recognized youth programs of educational value. The principal has the authority to require documentation verifying the student’s attendance at the event and its educational value.

If your student misses school, this is a great place to check on work that they have missed.

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8th Grade Click here

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Stay up to date with your student's grades, missing assignments, attendance, etc.

If you already have an account with another student, you do NOT need to create another login.

If you have forgotten your login, please call the office and we will help you get logged in.

(605) 787-4172

Harlow's Bus

2237 W. Sherman Street • Sturgis, SD 57785

(605)347-5066

Dave Olson, Principal

Amanda Christensen, Assistant Principal

Attendance Email: MeadeSMSOffice@k12.sd.us

Website: www.meade.k12.sd.us/

Location: 12500 Sturgis Rd, Summerset, SD 57769

Phone: 605-787-4172