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Why couldn't the skeleton kneel?

answer: Because he didn't have his knee on (Thank you Mary Helen)

New Flex classes begin today, Monday, October 30th

Good Luck to the 7th grade girls basketball team as they compete against Douglas today at Douglas High School game times are 3:45 and 4:45 please dismiss the girls at 1:50

Good Luck to the 8th grade girls basketball team as they compete against Douglas at home today game times are 4 and 5

Good Luck to the wrestling team as the compete at Stagebarn today matches will begin at 4 please dismiss the wrestlers at 2:30 the bus leaves at 2:45

Students will be allowed to wear school appropriate Halloween Costumes on Tuesday, October 31st. No weapons, blood, masks, inflatables, or face paint will be allowed.

SWMS is once again collecting photographs for our Wall of Freedom. If you know someone who is currently in any branch of the military or retired from the military please bring in their photo into the office. We will scan the photo and return it to you. Please, let the office know who the person is, what branch of the military they were/are in, and how they are related to you. For example, Bob Poggio, Navy, brother to Mrs. Miller. We would like to have photographs as soon as possible so that we may hand them up before our Veterans Day Assembly on November 10.

There will be a short meeting Wednesday, November 1st right afterschool in the library for anyone interested in playing club volleyball

Orders due by October 31st

Scooper Cards are here and on sale now in the office for $10.

National PTA is on the search for the perfect theme for their 2025 Reflections Arts Program!! You could be recognized at the State or National level! All entries will be promoted to the State competition, but the top three entries will win cash!

First place: $20, Second place: $10, Third place: $5 - See Mrs. Ferguson for details!

Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106

Pumpkin Decorating & Contest DECORATE: Oct. 20th at 2:30pm CONTEST: Oct. 23rd-27th Pumpkins will be available to the first 12 participants at the painting event on Oct. 20th. Paint and decorate your pumpkin as your favorite book character to be entered to win a prize! Different categories will be available. Pumpkins can be picked up from the library on Oct. 30th or 31st.

The Sturgis Public Library will be having coding for ages 8+ on Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:30-4:30pm. Join members of the Application Development Club from the SD School of Mines and Technology in learning fun new coding skills and concepts. Space is limited.

For more information on any of these contests please stop in the office

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.

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.

Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal

Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant

Hadlee Denett, Attendance Secretary

Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/

Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232