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12 days ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
Meade School District 46-1 will have a 2-hour late start today, Friday, Dec 12, 2025. This includes Sturgis Elementary, Sturgis Williams MS, Sturgis Brown HS, Piedmont Valley Elementary, Stagebarn MS, Whitewood Elementary, and the rural schools.
Busses will be running 2 hours later than normal.
15 days ago, Meade School District 46-1
Through the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables grant SWMS students had the opportunity to try Pomelos.
25 days ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS will be rewarding students who have Perfect Attendance each month. In order to be eligible, students must be in school every day and not have a single tardy for that month. Tracking for Perfect Attendance will start over at the beginning of each month, making EVERY student eligible every month. School activities do NOT count against the student.
On December 1st SWMS recognized 32 - fifth grade students, 27 - sixth grade students, 13 -seventh grade students, and 16 - eight grade students who had perfect attendance. The SWMS PTSA randomly selected one lucky student from each grade to receive a $5 coupon to the SWMS concession stand that was redeemed immediately. Five other students from each grade selected randomly were given the option to choose a gift card from Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Ranch, the Hotel Sturgis - Coffee Shop, or the Sturgis Community Center. Thank you to Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Ranch, the Sturgis Community Center, The Hotel Sturgis - Coffee Shop, and the SWMS PTSA for sponsoring this event.
25 days ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
A huge shout-out to Grocery Mart for sponsoring our Tardy Challenge at SWMS!
For the month of November, our 6th graders took first place with only 40 tardies.
5th Grade: 49
7th Grade: 115
8th Grade: 219
Congratulations to 6th grade, and thank you again to Grocery Mart for your generosity and support!
25 days ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
This year SWMS students collected enough food and money to create 50 Thanksgiving baskets for families in need. SWMS fifth grader, Blaisely Haugen, played a major role in this year's success, raising nearly $1,100 on her own.
Pictures are credited to Tim Potts.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners for the month of November. The following students were nominated by their teachers and will be receiving the award: Jackson Millikan & Benson Williams (5th Grade), Carter Bestgen & Alexis Stacy (6th Grade), Landry Wilson & Blakely Spring (7th Grade), Athena Speck & Torin Monahan (8th Grade).
Keep up the great work.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS celebrated fifth grade students who received a 4.0 for the first trimester with popsicles today. Forty-eight students received a 4.0 for the first trimester. Way to work hard!
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS celebrated sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who received a 4.0 for the first trimester with root beer floats today. We had a combined total of 97 students with a 4.0. This is a record number of students with a 4.0 this trimester. Way to go!!!!!
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS would like to thank Indian Motorcycle for their generous donation to our Thanksgiving Basket food drive.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
Today students at SWMS will be trying Sea Beans as part of the fruit and vegetable program.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
On Thursday, November 13th, all SWMS 8th graders had the opportunity to attend the 8th Grade College and Career Fair at The Monument in Rapid City. Students explored diverse career pathways, interacted with local professionals and businesses, gained insight into education and training options for their futures and made meaningful connections that will help inform future goals. As a school district, we aim to prepare all students for success in high school, college, career, and life. Events such as this are essential to helping students make informed choices and ignite their passion for learning and future planning.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
November is a month when we pause to recognize the people and moments we are grateful for. Next week, we will be taking time to celebrate our incredible SWMS staff and show them just how thankful we are — and we need your help!
Please take a moment to share a message of gratitude for a teacher or staff member who has positively impacted your child or family. Your message can be anonymous if you prefer (you do not need to complete the name portion). Each note will be shared with the staff member on a special certificate of appreciation.
Thank you for helping us spread a little extra kindness and recognition to the people who make SWMS such a wonderful place for our students!
Please share the link with anyone you think would like to recognize a staff member!
Please submit your message and share the link!
Click this link to submit your gratitude message! https://forms.gle/P92qdB7xCL9pPgye6
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
Family Game Night
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
On Tuesday, November 11 Sturgis Williams Middle School held a program to honor our Veterans. The SWMS choir preformed along with the band. We were honored to have Major Shane Skinner from the South Dakota Army National Guard speak to the students and community in the audience. Eighth grader, Oliver Voight, honored Veterans with a poem he read during the program. We ended the program with students and staff presenting all Veterans in attendance with a carnation.
SWMS also created a Wall of Freedom that featured Veterans who were relatives of students and staff.
SWMS once again would like to extend our gratitude to all Veterans.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS would like to thank Black Hills Energy for their generous donation to our Scooper Closet.
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS would like to congratulate our October students of the month: Adrian Pilcher (5), Hazel Rusk (6), Sadie Goodwin (8), Kenzie Sanders (7), Zaylen Bright (6), and Greyson Fields (7). Not pictured are Charity Huggett (5) and Easton Gouldin (8).
about 1 month ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
SWMS will once again be creating Thanksgiving Baskets for families in our community.
about 2 months ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
A big shoutout to our Knowledge Bowl team, who placed 3rd at the Regional Finals this past Saturday!
I’m so proud of your hard work, quick thinking, and great teamwork. -Coach Neilan
about 2 months ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
Veteran's Day Program
about 2 months ago, Sturgis Williams Middle School
