STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

SBHS Golf: Black Hills Conference @ Hart Ranch, Rapid City; 9:00 AM

SDSMT Math Contest: King Center, SD School of Mines & Technology; 9:00 AM

SBHS Band Concert: West Gym @7:00 PM

Tuesday 5/7/2024

SBHS JV Track: @ Lead Deadwood High School; 10:00 AM

SBHS FFA Banquet: West Gym; 5:00 PM

Wednesday 5/8/2024

No Activities

Thursday 5/9/2024

SBHS Journalism Banquet: East Gym @6:00 PM

Friday 5/10/2024

SBHS Softball: vs. Watertown @ Watertown; 4:00 PM

SBHS Track: Black Hills Conference Meet @ RC Christian; 9:00 AM

SBHS Golf: @ Lake View Golf Course; Mitchell; 10:00 AM

Saturday 5/11/2024

SBHS Softball: vs. Aberdeen Central @ NSU Softball Field; Aberdeen; 10:00 AM

SBHS Softball: vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt @ NSU Softball Field; Aberdeen; 12:30 PM

With graduation coming soon, Riverfront Broadcasting is once again conducting “Operation Graduation” promotion to salute members of the Class of 2024.

This year marks the 5th year of the program that shines the spotlight on the accomplishments of graduating seniors and offers a $500 scholarship on behalf of Riverfront Broadcasting.

Throughout the month of May, they will be airing profiles of area graduates on Eagle Country 95.9/96.3 and KDSJ 980 AM/103.5 FM. Then at the end of the month, they choose one participating graduate at random to receive a $500 scholarship.

Log on to https://www.myeaglecountry.com/operation-graduation-2024/ or access the registration page using the QR code. Congratulations to the Seniors of 2024!!

The Sturgis Brown High School Construction Trades class taught by Marco Marolt, recently hosted business partners from the Construction Trades Workforce Connections (CTWC), of the Black Hills. Business representatives shared construction trades career information and employment opportunities. SBHS students showcased the work completed on the chicken coops they are building and had the opportunity to test their skills on the backhoe and excavator simulator. Additionally, the CTWC donated concrete tools, shovels, electrical boxes and wires, and other materials to the Construction Trades program at SBHS. The chicken coops are for sale; if interested, contact Mr. Marolt at marco.marolt@k12.sd.us

Area businesses representing the CTWC included Scull Construction, South Dakota PHCC, Complete Contracting Solutions, Dean Kurtz Construction, Bierschbach Equipment and Supply Kilowatt Electric, Western Construction, Inc., Midwestern Mechanical, Western States Fire Protection Company, Heavy Constructors, Inc., Black Hills Home Builders Association, Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, and Black Hills Federal Credit Union.

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Construction Trades class had the opportunity to tour the construction site at SBHS. The students were able to observe the setting of the HVAC system by an 80-foot crane. They also toured the addition and learned about all of the different trades involved in the building of the new lunchroom/kitchen.

This issue of your student newspaper features highlights from Prom as well as FCCLA, FFA, educator awards and athletics. Thank you for taking the time to read and share this newspaper. We appreciate our readers. Click on the photo below to access this issue of the Bear Butte Breezes.

Summer School is set up as an independent study program for those who wish to earn or recapture credits. Students will be assigned a teacher who will assist students with questions and tutoring they require.

Students who take summer school courses must be motivated, be able to comprehend what they read, and work independently. The work at SBHS Summer School is rigorous and takes self-discipline and motivation. The teachers are here to help you reach your goals; please feel free to ask questions at any time. What you get out of this experience depends on what you put into it. We have many unique opportunities and hope you will take advantage of them.

Classes Start May 28th and end June 27th. All course work must be completed by June 27th. Summer school hours are Monday work independently from home, Tuesday - Thursday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

For more information, click on the SBHS Summer School link below.

Three teachers are available to help students with homework on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS. Students should arrive by 3:30 PM but can leave whenever they complete their work if they have their own ride. Students who need a late bus pass are required to stay until 5:15 PM.

Snacks are provided. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buchholz at sandra.buchholz@k12.sd.us

Important information as you prepare for your Senior Year

***Information below is subject to change. Please watch the SBHS Announcements and the Class of 2024 Google Classroom for updates.***

• May 13 – 8:00 AM—Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey
• May 15—Turn in Checkout sheet and computer
• May 17— 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
  
• 10:30 Graduation Practice
• 11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 12:00
• May 19—Graduation: Doors open at 12:30 PM
  
• Senior Line up is at 1:15 PM
• Dress expectations are as follows: Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse; shoes - No flip flops or tennis shoes and shoes must have a back strap. Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt; shoes - No flip flops and no tennis shoes.
• Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown, include honor cords, honors tassels, National Honor Society stoles, military uniform if basic training has been completed, traditional tribal regalia -- an eagle feather or eagle plume (SDCL 13-1-66), tribal beading of cap or gown and a star quilt on chair.
• No other hat decorations permitted.
• See Mr. Wilson by May 15 if you have any questions
• Graduation begins PROMPTLY at 2:00 PM

Pete Wilson, Principal

Coleen Keffeler, Assistant Principal

Wayne Sullivan, Assistant Principal

Email: MeadeSBHS@k12.sd.us

Website: Sturgis Brown High School

Phone: (605) 347-2686

Location: 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD. 57785