School supply lists for the 2024-25 school year can be found on the district website!
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/page/school-handbooks-supplies

Rural Schools Summer Office Hours will be
June 4-6th 8 AM-3 PM,
June 10-13th 8 AM- 3 PM
Monday-Thursday
Starting August 12th, 8 AM-3 PM

"Get the Scoop" Community Newsletter_May 2024

We will be celebrating our Rural 8th Graders with a commencement ceremony at the Central Meade County Community Center at 6 PM on May 16th! There will be a meal and refreshments to follow.

Beginning Band Information Night


The Meade School Board members approved to amend the 2023-24 academic calendar at the April 8 board meeting, resulting in the last day for students being scheduled for TUESDAY, MAY 21, with a 2-hour early dismissal!!
The Meade School District School Board cordially invites the public to the Staff Retirement & Recognition Reception to honor the Meade School District 2023-24 employees who are retiring, those who have worked 15, 20, 30, 35, 40 years and those who have been selected as teacher and professional-technical support staff of the year.
This year the banquet will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 am in the West Gym at Sturgis Brown High School. A breakfast bar will be served by our very own Lori Jeffery-Kirk!
This free event is open to the public. Family members or general public must make reservations by calling the superintendent’s office at 605-347-2523, ext. 1, or email tanya.ludwick@k12.sd.us.


Seven (7) candidates are running for school board. As the school board election approaches, we invite you to join us in delving into the unique ideas and core values motivating each candidate to forge a promising future for our students and educational institutions.
Visit the 2024 Election Candidates website page for more information on your candidates! https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/page/2024-election-candidates
Do you like to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings within the Meade School District? If so, then Like or Follow our individual building social media pages! We have created several new Facebook/Instagram & Twitter pages for our buildings! Don't forget to download our app...
https://www.facebook.com/sturgiswilliamsmiddleschool461/
https://www.facebook.com/ruralschools461/
https://www.facebook.com/piedmontvalleyelementaryschool461/
https://www.facebook.com/sturgiselementary461/
https://www.facebook.com/whitewoodelementary461/
https://www.facebook.com/StagebarnMS461/

Reminder: Bus Route Change Requests, Suggestions and Complaint Requests are due today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to the Superintendents Office.

The Meade School District 46-1 will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow Monday, March 25. Busses will be running two hours later. This includes Sturgis Brown High School, Sturgis Williams Middle School, Sturgis Elementary, Piedmont Valley Elementary, Stagebarn Middle School, Whitewood Elementary School, Atall, Elm Springs, Hereford, Opal and Central Meade Co School

Rural Track Practice will start March 19th at 4 PM at the CMCS School. Lexi Long will be coaching.

Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Meade 46-1, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3RacYfg
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3R3vtSS

Congrats to Central Meade Co. School teacher, Trenton Schuelke for receiving the rural building level 2024-25 Teacher of the Year and paraprofessional/administrative assistant, Brooke Enright, for receiving the 2024-25 Professional/Technical Support Staff of the Year!

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We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3RacYfg
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3R3vtSS

2 hour late start today, Friday, February 16, 2024 for Meade School District 46-1.

Due to the President's Day holiday, there will be no school in the Meade School District 46-1 on Monday, February 19, 2024. Classes will resume regularly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Meade 46-1! It's everything Meade 46-1, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3RacYfg
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3R3vtSS

Open Enrollment into the Meade School District 46-1 is now OPEN for the 2024-25 school year!

