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Activities

Please, return your ice pack to the nurse's office.

State Testing will be April 14, 15, and 16. Please try to be here on those days and not be late.

Last Chess Club meeting is Monday, April 13

Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of March. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Olivia Oliver and Oliver Cleland (5th Grade), Layton Wilson and Breann Cichosz (6th Grade), Aubrey Wetz and Landon Walker (7th Grade), Kaiden Kinzler and Paige Abell (8th Grade).

If you received the Student of the Month award this month, you will receive a certificate and some ice cream to share with 4 friends at lunch. Please pick up your ice cream in the front office during your next lunch period!

Congratulations to the SWMS Track team for an excellent meet in Spearfish on Saturday! We earned 16 first place finishes and too many PRs to count! And a big shoutout to Colt Duprel for breaking the 7th grade boys 100m hurdle record!

Congratulations to the junior varsity and varsity baseball teams on their victories over Douglas.

Good luck to the softball team as they compete against Gillette Campbell County at home today game times 4 and 6 please excuse Stella Smith, JoLei Avrey, and Gretchen Gutknecht at 2

Good luck to the baseball team as they compete against Belle Fourche at home today game times 5 and 7

Good luck to all choir students competing in regional festival choir today. There is a concert at 3:30 at the Sturgis Community Center open to the public

Due to the testing schedule - TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 17 during 6th hour.

We are excited to bring our 2026 MMM season to a close. The championship battle was exciting! Not as exciting as our final all-student leader board. Coming in 3rd with 112 points is a tie between Ayla M and Tessa P. Next in second place with 114 points is Ivy L. Last, but definitely not least, in 1st place is Christian P with 118 points! Thank you for following along and participating this year!

Volleyball Camp for 8th graders June 22 - 24 at the high school. Scholarships are available to help with the cost of the camp. https://my.goldmedalsquared.com/simple-registration/bb1bdde817e729430f62f97b62b00c0d for more information contact Coach Peterson at zsdbpeterson@gmail.com

2026-27 School Board Election Candidates

📣The Meade School District 46-1 Board of Education election is approaching. We’re pleased to introduce the candidates who will appear on the ballot as listed:

4-Year Term Limits

• Derek Allen - dallen1@fnal.gov
• Tammara P. Hannan - tammara.hannan@gmail.com
• Brian Voight (incumbent) - brian.voight@k12.sd.us

2-Year Term Limit

• Megan Snyder, unopposed (incumbent) - megan.snyder@k12.sd.us

These individuals are seeking to serve our students, staff, and community. Candidate information, including biographies and statements (if submitted), will be posted within the next couple of weeks.

🗳️ Election Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Additional School Board Election information can also be found on our website.

#WeAreMeade461 #SchoolBoardElection #CommunityMatters

Sturgis Public Library Happenings

Monday, April 20th 4-6pm Level Up Gaming Gamers aged 10 and up are invited for an afternoon of Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.

Wednesday, April 22nd 3:30 - 4:30 Coding Club Hands on coding activities and programs designed for ages 6 - 10

Thursday, April 23rd 3:30 - 5:30 pm Chess Club What is en passant? All ages and abilities are welcome. From learning the basics to mastering strategy, participants will play friendly matches and develop focus, logic, and patience. Drop in to play a game or stay the entire duration!

Friday, April 24th Closed All Day

Thursday, April 30th 5 - 6pm Gardening Group Enjoy hands-on learning and a seedling swap with Chelle. Bringing plant lovers together to share knowledge, grow skills, and cultivate community. From practical planting tips to seasonal advice, this program helps gardeners of all levels thrive.

Sturgis Williams Middle School is excited to announce upcoming tryouts for the 2026 Fall Cheerleading season! Students interested in participating in either Sideline Cheer or Competitive Cheer are encouraged to attend the pre-tryout events and mandatory meeting.

Two Pre-Tryout Open Gyms will be held on April 2 and April 9, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the West Gym (upstairs). These sessions offer athletes a great opportunity to prepare and learn more about expectations ahead of tryouts.

The Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the SBHS West Gym. Tryouts will begin later that evening at 6:30 PM, with additional sessions on April 14 (5:00–6:30 PM) and April 15 (4:30–6:00 PM). Tryouts are open to all Meade School District students entering grades 7–12 for the 2026–2027 school year.

For more information, families may contact Coach Brooke at 605-490-1892. Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register and receive important updates. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the SBHS cheer program this fall!

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.

Contests:

Want to earn a snack, ice cream, or juice?

Mrs. Alicia is looking for responsible SWMS students to help clean tables after your lunch period. If you’re interested in volunteering, please check out the sign-up book located at the back of the cafeteria.

If you have any questions just ask!

South Dakota Farmers Union is excited to kick-off another camp season. They offer state camps for students ages 9-12 and 13-18.

Senior State Camp:

ages 13-18

Cost: $100 for SDFU members $135 for nonmembers

Activities: There are several speakers and activities lined up for the week to highlight different careers within the agricultural industry, cooperatives, and Farmers Union history. Campers will also participate in our tour day, dances, campfires, outdoor recreation, and camp traditions.

Register online at https://sdfu.org/education/outh-programs/youth-camps/

Feel free to contact SDFU by email at SBowman@sdfu.org or phone at 605-554-3022 with any questions

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.

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