STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 2/2/2026

SBHS FFA: Rapid City Stock Show; 8-4:00 PM

Sturgis Post 33 Baseball Meeting: SBHS Cafeteria @ 5:30 PM

Tuesday 2/3/2026

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs Belle Fourche @ SBHS; Games Start @ 3:30 PM

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs St. Thomas More @ STM; Games start @ 3:30 PM

SBHS Wrestling: Boys JV/Girls V @ Campbell County; 3:00 PM

Wednesday 2/4/2026

No Activities

Thursday 2/5/2026

SBHS One Act State: Brandon, SD

SBHS Wrestling: vs Douglas @ SBHS; 5:30 PM

SBHS FCCLA Bake Sale: During Wrestling vs. Douglas

Friday 2/6/2026

SBHS One Act State: Brandon, SD

SBHS Speech & Debate: Rapid City Central; TBD

SBHS Girls V Wrestling: Big Dakota-Ft. Pierre @ Stanley County-Fort Pierre; TBD

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs Mitchell @ SBHS; 3:30 PM (Teacher Appreciation)

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs Mitchell @ SBHS; 3:30 PM (Teacher Appreciation)

Saturday 2/7/2026

SBHS One Act State: Brandon, SD

SBHS Speech & Debate: Rapid City Central; TBD

SBHS Girls Wrestling: @ Newcastle, Wy; TBD

SBHS Boys JV Wrestling: @ Hill City; 9:00 AM

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs Huron @ SBHS; 10:00 AM

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs Huron @ SBHS; 10:00 AM

Tuesdays ONLY:

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Meets Tuesday mornings 7:15 AM in Room 124, Mrs. Keffeler’s Room.
Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 151, Mrs. Stevens’ room.

KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Olivia Vliem of the Sturgis Scooper Girls Basketball Team. Olivia is being recognized following her strong play against Custer in which she scored 14 points and pulled down 4 rebounds. Way to go Olivia!!!

Pickleball Tournament at Sturgis Brown High to Support Children’s Hospital

Sturgis Brown High School will host a Pickleball Tournament on February 16, 2026, bringing students together for a day of competition in support of a meaningful cause. The tournament is open to all Sturgis Brown High School students, with teams invited to register for a $15 per team entry fee.

Registration will remain open until February 12, and participants are encouraged to secure their spot early. The event aims to combine school spirit, friendly competition, and community service through the theme “Pickleball for a Purpose.”

A majority of the proceeds—80 percent—will be donated directly to Stanford’s Children’s Hospital of South Dakota, while the remaining 20 percent will be awarded to the winning team along with a prize.

Sturgis Brown High School will host its 18th Annual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. in the West Gym. The event will bring together more than 100 businesses, post-secondary institutions, and military representatives to provide students with valuable insight into future career and education opportunities.

Students attending the fair will have the chance to explore a wide range of career paths, learn about training and educational options after high school, and engage directly with professionals from various industries. Organizers encourage students to come prepared with meaningful questions and to dress for success as they take part in this hands-on learning experience.

The annual career fair continues to be a key opportunity for Sturgis Brown students to connect classroom learning with real-world possibilities and begin planning for their futures.

For more information, contact Sturgis Brown High School at 605-347-2686.

April is National County Government Month and that Meade County is hosting an art contest to celebrate. The theme of this year’s contest is “Favorite Outdoor Activity,” encouraging participants to show why they love their county. Children from preschool through K–12 are eligible to participate and win prizes. Artwork may be created in any medium but must be sized between 8.5 x 11 inches and 11 x 17 inches. The deadline to submit artwork is March 27, 2026, with judging to be completed by May 1.

The Meade School District is now accepting nominations for the 2026–27 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year.

We encourage staff, parents, students, and community members to take this opportunity to recognize those who go above and beyond in service to the district.

All completed nomination forms must be submitted to the nominee’s building principal/district committee member no later than Friday, February 6, 2026.

Building principal/district committee members need to have building nominees submitted to the superintendent’s office no later than Monday, February 9, 2026.

Employee Recognition District Committee members include: Scottie Bruch, Tom Schneller, Brian Voight and Megan Snyder, Katy Jutting, Ethan Dschaak and Beth Johnson.

SENIOR NEWS | Class of 2026

September 2025

Senior Class Advisors:

Kari Van Zee (kari.vanzee@k12.sd.us)
Jenece Holzbauer (jenece.holzbauer@k12.sd.us)
Stephanie Kaufman (stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us)

Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2026 Google Classroom for updates.

Preparing for Your Senior Year

The Class of 2026 is entering an exciting and busy year filled with important deadlines and memorable moments leading up to graduation. Below are key dates and reminders to help seniors and their families stay on track.

Fall Deadlines

October 2 – Deadline to order Cap & Gown and graduation merchandise. (Instructions available on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.)
October 17 – Deadline to submit class poem, song, motto, and flower color nominations via Google Classroom.
- Songs must include printed lyrics, a YouTube link, and be school-appropriate.
- Poems must be original, appropriate, and will be read at graduation by the author if selected.
- Motto submissions must be cited appropriately.
November 3–7 – Online voting for poem, song, motto, and flower color.
November 7 – Baby picture due for the senior slideshow.
December 15 – Senior yearbook picture due (uploaded through Google Classroom; see Mrs. Craig with questions).

Spring Deadlines

February 1 – Many local scholarship applications open (check Student Services website).
April 1 – Most scholarship applications due (verify deadlines individually). Questions can be directed to Registrar Judy Weisz.
Week of April 13 – Make class awards in Room 303 during Scooper Times.
April 17 – Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker try-outs (via Google Classroom). Note: If your poem is chosen, you cannot audition.
April 23 – Graduation Speaker try-outs, Room 113.
April 27–May 1 – Online voting for Class Awards.
May 11 – Pick up Senior Checkout Sheet and complete Exit Survey.
May 13 – Senior Walk, last day of class, turn in checkout sheet and computer (during 5th period).
May 15 – Awards, graduation practice, and Senior BBQ (details TBA).

Graduation Day – Sunday, May 17, 2026

12:30 PM – Doors open
1:15 PM – Seniors line up
2:00 PM – Graduation Ceremony begins promptly

Dress Expectations:

Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).
Gentlemen: Dress slacks or black jeans with a dress shirt. Shoes must have a back strap (no flip-flops or tennis shoes).

Adornments Allowed:

Honor cords, honor tassels, NHS and military stoles, military uniform (if basic training completed), eagle feather/plume, tribal beading, or star quilt on chair (SDCL 13-1-66).
No other hat decorations or gown adornments permitted.
See Mr. Wilson by May 15 with dress code questions.

This year is full of opportunities to celebrate your hard work and create lasting memories. Stay connected through the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and SBHS announcements to ensure you don’t miss important deadlines. Congratulations, Seniors—it’s your year!