The Meade School District 46-1 staff are gearing up for a great new school year!
Today, Wednesday, August 20, all staff gathered for the annual in-service. The morning kicked off with a light breakfast, vendors, and fun giveaways—setting the tone for a positive and energized start to the year!
Today, Wednesday, August 20, all staff gathered for the annual in-service. The morning kicked off with a light breakfast, vendors, and fun giveaways—setting the tone for a positive and energized start to the year!
📅 Save the Date – 2025-26 School Year Open Houses & Orientations
Administrative expectations for parents and students when attending open houses is to spend 30-45 minutes at the school their child attends. Schools will be open and available during those specific times and parents should adjust their time accordingly to attend specific open houses.
🏫 Elementary Schools
Sturgis Elementary (K–4)
📅 Thu, Aug. 21 | 🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m. | 📍 Sturgis Elementary
Whitewood Elementary (K–5)
📅 Thu, Aug. 21 | 🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m. | 📍 Whitewood Elementary
Rural Schools (K–8)
📅 Thu, Aug. 21 | 🕐 1:00–3:00 p.m. | 📍 Each Rural School
Piedmont Valley Elementary (K–4)
📅 Thu, Aug. 21 | 🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m. | 📍 Piedmont Valley Elementary
📚 Middle Schools
Stagebarn Middle School (5–8)
📍 Stagebarn Middle School
5th Grade Orientation: Mon, Aug. 18 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
5th Grade Open House: Mon, Aug. 18 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
6th–8th Grade Open House & Orientation: Tue, Aug. 19 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Sturgis Williams Middle School (5–8)
📅 Tue, Aug. 19 | 🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m. | 📍 Sturgis Williams Middle School
🎓 High School
Sturgis Brown High School (9–12)
📍 SBHS Student Services Office
Freshman/New Student Orientation: Tue, Aug. 19 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Open House: Tue, Aug. 19 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
💻 Computer Pickup: All students will receive their computers on the first day of school during Scooper Time.
Additional Information:
Sabers Insurance Agency will be having their school supply drive-thru on Wednesday, August 20 from 7-8:30am.
Save time at the Back to School Open House! Apply for Meal Benefits, Add money to your student accounts and check out the menus at https://linqconnect.com/Z3D8PQ
New substitute teacher training is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025 starting at 8:00 am - 10:00 am located in the board room at the Williams Administrative Building.
If you are interested in applying for a substitute or volunteer position, please apply at www.meade.k12.sd.us. We are always looking for help!
The 2025–26 school calendars have undergone slight color modifications to improve readability. There were no changes to any dates or events. https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/school-calendars
📝 Now Hiring: Middle School Administrative Assistant
📍 Location: Stagebarn Middle School
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | Weekends Off | Holidays Off
Are you a master of multitasking, a scheduling superstar, and the calm in the daily storm of a busy school office? If your answer is yes—and you also have a sixth sense for where the missing stapler is—you might be the hero we’ve been waiting for.
Check out other positions available within the district! https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/employment
📍 Location: Stagebarn Middle School
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday | Weekends Off | Holidays Off
Are you a master of multitasking, a scheduling superstar, and the calm in the daily storm of a busy school office? If your answer is yes—and you also have a sixth sense for where the missing stapler is—you might be the hero we’ve been waiting for.
Check out other positions available within the district! https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/employment
Business Manager Brett Burditt officially administered the oath of office to re-elected board members Lee Spring and Justin Jutting, along with newly elected member Timothy Amdahl of Piedmont. In a vote of continued confidence, Justin Jutting was re-elected as school board president, with Aaron Odegaard returning as vice president—proving once again that leadership runs on experience (and maybe a little coffee). Thomas Schneller was absent and will be officially administered at the August board meeting.
A big round of applause (and maybe a standing ovation) for Sandy Cass, whose dedicated service on the Meade School District 46-1 School Board wrapped up today!
Elected in 2022, Sandy has been a tireless advocate for our students, staff, and community—bringing both heart and horsepower to the role.
Sandy, your last board meeting may be today, but your impact will be felt well into tomorrow. Thank you for your time, your passion, and your unwavering commitment!
Elected in 2022, Sandy has been a tireless advocate for our students, staff, and community—bringing both heart and horsepower to the role.
Sandy, your last board meeting may be today, but your impact will be felt well into tomorrow. Thank you for your time, your passion, and your unwavering commitment!
The business office will be closed on Friday, July 18, 2025. The superintendent's office will be open form 6:30 am - 10:30 am.
Meade School District is looking for the right people to fill our part-time positions at Sturgis Brown High School and Sturgis Williams Middle School! Fun teams, great hours and awesome customers! Fill out an app today!
https://www.applitrack.com/meade/onlineapp/
https://www.applitrack.com/meade/onlineapp/
The Superintendent's Office will be OPEN Thursday, July 3 from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm and closed July 4.
The Business Office will be CLOSED.
Have a safe 4th of July!
The Business Office will be CLOSED.
Have a safe 4th of July!
A Huge "Thank You" to the Sturgis VFW Post 2730 for their generous donation to help families with school lunch debt! This will allow us to keep our 75% Match going for the summer! Call or email the Food Service Office if you are behind and want to benefit from this donation! Contact info is on our website!
The Superintendent’s Office and Business Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.
Both offices will also be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025.
📣 You're Invited!
Join us on Monday, June 16, at 4:30 p.m. for the public presentation of the District Strategic Plan.
This important plan outlines our vision, goals, and priorities for the future—and we welcome your interest and involvement. The presentation will take place just before the School Board’s regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., during which the Board will consider formal approval.
To attend via zoom, click the link.
Do you have ninja reflexes, playground diplomacy skills, the patience of a saint and a love for organized chaos? We need YOU!
🚨 Now Hiring: Playground Recess Supervisor (a.k.a. Slide Safety Officer, Kickball Referee)
Cafeteria Lunchroom Monitor (a.k.a. Noise Level Ninja, Spork Recovery Specialist)
🔍 Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
On the Playground:
Oversee high-stakes games of tag and “the ground is lava”
Prevent dodgeballs from becoming projectiles of doom
Diffuse debates over who had the swing first using expert-level diplomacy
Watch over 50 mini-humans with the speed of The Flash and the calm of Mister Rogers
In the Cafeteria:
Encouraging actual eating over endless chatting
Catch rogue grapes before they roll into next week
Answer the eternal question: “Can I sit by my cousin’s best friend’s neighbor?”
Locating lost lunchboxes with Sherlock Holmes precision
📍 Location:
The wild indoors AND outdoors (also known as Piedmont Valley Elementary School AND Sturgis Elementary)
💰 Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate
Unlimited “You're the best!” from tiny humans
Occasional glitter sightings
Free bonus workout (stairs, walking, whistle-blowing)
📍Apply now and become a school day superhero in the lunchroom OR on the playground! You choose! 🦸♂️🦸♀️
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/employment
#SchoolJobs #RecessHero #LunchroomLegend #JoinTheTeam #ElementaryLife
The business office will be closed on Friday, June 6, 2025.
The superintendent's office will be open from 6:30 am - 10:30 am.
Sturgis Brown High School is on the hunt for a Biology & Physical Science teacher who can:
🧫 Make photosynthesis sound more exciting than a TikTok dance
⚛️ Explain the difference between mass and weight without sighing too loudly
🧪 Light up a Bunsen burner and a student’s curiosity
💥 Turn 9th and 10th graders into mini-scientists (or at least get them to wear goggles correctly)
Your Daily Reactions May Include:
Teaching 9th-grade Biology: cells, genetics, evolution, and why plants aren’t just “boring green stuff”
Teaching 10th-grade Physical Science: atoms, forces, simple machines, and the occasional “Will this be on the test?”
Supervising semi-controlled chaos during labs
Fending off student attempts to microwave anything that shouldn't be microwaved
Translating science into something students actually remember past the quiz
You Might Be a Great Fit If You:
Have a degree in Biology, Physical Science, or Science Education (Master’s degree = extra credit!)
Hold a valid teaching license in South Dakota or are eligible for one
Have experience working with high school students and surviving to tell the tale
Can use scientific terms and memes in the same sentence
How to Apply:
Click https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/employment also add a quick explanation of why Pluto is or isn’t a planet (we need to know where you stand on the big issues).
💥 Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 💥
(That’s a lot of lab goggles. Or coffee. Or a small particle accelerator. Your call.)
Don't forget—today is Election Day for the School Board!
Polling locations are open until 7:00 PM.
📍Need to find where to vote?
Polling locations have been posted on our website: http://bit.ly/43sfJ1Z.
Make your voice heard—VOTE today!
