About Us

12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
(605) 347-2686

Pete Wilson, Principal

Coleen Keffeler, Assistant Principal

Wayne Sullivan, Assistant Principal

Mike Schultz, Activities Director

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Email the main Office if student is going to be tardy or absent.

School Hours:
8:05 a.m. - 3:10 a.m.

Two Hour Late Start:
10:05 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
2-Hour Late Start Schedule
2023-24 Daily Schedule

Welcome to Sturgis Brown High School!

With immense pride, I extend a warm welcome to all students, parents and staff at Sturgis Brown High School (SBHS). Our school serves as the educational home to a vibrant community of over 850 students, spanning grades 9 through 12. With a dedicated team of more than 90 staff members, SBHS thrives as a supportive and engaging environment.

SBHS buzzes with activity year-round. At any given moment, you'll witness the lively atmosphere filled with the sounds of students and staff collaborating, laughing, practicing, studying and participating in various educational activities, including athletic events, music performances and art exhibitions.

As a proud member of the SBHS community, you will be consistently encouraged to reach your highest potential. This encouragement will come from a diverse group of individuals, including teachers, coaches, counselors, administrators, and your fellow students. Embracing the Scooper identity involves developing strong character. Our foremost objective is to equip you with the essential resources to reach your unique goals, reflecting our mission: "To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow."

However, success in high school demands discipline, organization, focus and commitment. Our expectations for you will evolve as you progress into young adulthood. Sturgis Brown High School holds high academic and career expectations for all students, emphasizing the right of every individual to learn and fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Scooper Pride is palpable throughout our school, reflecting the strong sense of community at Sturgis Brown High School. We eagerly anticipate offering each student a challenging academic schedule tailored to individual needs, allowing you to focus on your chosen career path. Whether you're a new student, a sophomore, junior, or senior anticipating graduation, rest assured that our entire staff is ready and willing to provide knowledge and experiences necessary for college opportunities, career advancement and your personal aspirations.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any concerns or questions. Together, let's make your time at Sturgis Brown High School a fulfilling and successful journey!

Principal Pete Wilson

School Cancellations

On mornings when school is cancelled, every attempt will be made to notify the following radio and television stations by 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.:

KBHB, KOTA, KAT, FOX, KIMM, KKMK, KKLS, KRCS, KSQY, KIQK, KTOQ, KDDX, KZZI, KDSJ, and television stations KOTA, KEVN, KNBN and KELO. 

As an overlay to the announcements as listed above, parents will be notified by an automated telephone call. In addition, both the district website and social media outlets, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will run the announcement.