Sturgis Brown High School

Congratulations to Haiden Culver(8th SWMS), Ruby Lawrence (9th SBHS), Liam Hoops (8th SWMS), Vivian Anderson (8th SWMS) and Destiny Plunkett (9th SBHS) on representing Meade 46-1 School District at Junior Honor Choir. Ruby Lawrence was also recognized for being selected for three years to Junior Honor Choir. She was chosen to sing a solo at this year's concert.

This week's Kwik Mart/KBHB Athlete of the Week is Kalvin Ketelsen of the Sturgis Scooper Wrestling Team. Kalvin won the 152 pound title at the Hettinger Invite this past weekend and is having a great season for the Scoopers!

No school on Monday, January 20, 2025 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Staff will report for teacher in-service at the Sturgis Brown High School.

Open Enrollment into the Meade School District 46-1 for the 2025-26 school year has officially opened! Please refer to the website, www.meade.k12.sd.us>student registration>out of district residents to fill out the open enrollment form.

Kwik Mart/KBHB Athlete of the Week! is Avreigh Long of the Sturgis Scooper Girls Basketball Team. She had a great game vs Douglas, scoring 17 points in a win against the Patriots.

Students & Staff of the Month for December: 9th grade - Brooke Carbone; 10th grade - Dovlyn O’Driscoll; 11th grade - Kielyn Aker; 12th grade - Jack Fowlkes; Staff - Lauren Jahn .

State Wrestling tickets are on sale now through the Sturgis High School Activities office. (605) 347-4487. The tournament will be held at The Monument in Rapid City February 27, 28, & March 1, 2025. Tickets are $50 for adults (reserved seating) and $30 for students (general admission). Only ALL-SESSION tickets may be ordered in advance. There will be no refunds on advanced ticket orders. Payment MUST be received upon ordering at SBHS. Checks made payable to: SBHS (no credit card purchases) Deadline to purchase is Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Sturgis Brown High School Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, January 13 in the West Gym. Teachers will be available from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

The Meade School District 46-1 will have a 2 hour late start today, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Busses will be running 2 hours later than normal.

The Meade School District 46-1 will have a 2 hour late start today, Thursday, January 9, 2025. Busses will be running 2 hours later than normal.

This week's KBHB/Kwik Mart Athlete of the Week is Zhoel Irion of the Scooper Wrestling Team! Zhoel won his 175 weight class match vs West Central on December 12 and brought home reserve champion at the Rapid City Invite on Saturday, December 14.

Sturgis Brown High School recognizes students for their hard work and academic achievement. Merit Honor Roll is a recognition given to students who achieve a 3.0 - 3.49 grade point average. High Honor Roll recognizes students who have achieved a 3.5 - 4.0 grade point average. Congratulations to the SBHS First Term Fall Honor Roll students.

National Honor Society Induction has been canceled for Monday, December 16, 2024. This will be rescheduled for the Spring 2025.

Through our Student & Staff of the Month Program, Sturgis Brown High School acknowledges individual achievement and students and staff who exemplify positive behavior and help create a culture of learning that values academic success, trustworthiness and respect. November's sponsor was Hotel Sturgis. Congratulations to our Novembers Student and Staff of the Month: Freshman: Trinity Ofstad Sophomore: Murielle Hagen Junior: Riley Carlson Senior: Ella Atyeo Staff: Judy Weisz

Sturgis Brown High School Band & Choir presents "A Holly-Days Concert" on Monday, December 9th at 7:00 PM in the West Gym.

Meade Music Booster Dessert Extravaganza Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, December 8 at the Sturgis Brown High School West Gym. Desserts are being made by our SBHS ProStart Culinary Team with music provided by our middle and high school Music Department. Come support music in our community!

We love our community and the way they support our students! Thank you Liberty Chevrolet for your generous donation to Sam's Closet. Sam's Closet provides support for all students at Sturgis Brown High School. We provide lunches, clothing, personal items for anyone requesting the need. We appreciate the generous donation, it truly warms our heart!

ALA South Dakota Girls State is designed to empower and inspire young women to become active and informed citizens, while fostering friendships, creating lasting memories, and providing valuable educational and networking opportunities, these programs are the perfect program for anyone to attend to grow on an academic and personal level. Timeline and additional information: 1. Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary (ALA). 2. Complete a “State of Interest” and submit to your local ALA. 3. If selected & notified by the ALA you will complete the Pre-Registration form. 4. April 1st you will receive an email from the Director of ALA SD Girls State with additional information.

Attention high school juniors or seniors! Applications are NOW being accepted for the 82nd session of South Dakota Boys State which will be held on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD from June 2-6, 2025. American Legion Boys State of South Dakota has a two-fold purpose. First, to better help youth understand and appreciate the American system of government and way of life including the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Secondly, to give a better knowledge of the fundamental principles of government within the state of South Dakota.

Congratulations to the SBHS Debate Team for their performance in Mitchell. The following students placed in the competition: Hunter Scott - 3rd in Domestic Extemp and 4th in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate Cade Tallmage - 2nd in Novice Extemp and 6th in JV Public Forum Debate Ian Johsnon - 3rd in Novice Extemp and 6th in JV Public Forum Debate Madisyn Richter - 5th in Oratory Way to go Scoopers!!!