Last Day of School
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
We will wear purple on Friday, April 12 to show our support of military children. Purple Up! For Military Kids is a day for Department of Defense Education Activity communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.
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Congratulations to our March students of the month: Nadia Smith & Jack Blair (5th grade), Jordynn Roache & Brooks Venneman (6th grade), Haiden Culver & Elizabeth Soelzer (7th grade), Rebecca Bestgen & Aiden Snyder (8th grade).
SWMS students are now able to enjoy the Scooper Reading Nook. Mrs. Goebel was able to purchase items to create this wonderful reading space from funds raised during the spring book fair.
Last week, 7th grade English students learned about different types of poetry. Students then had to create their own "spring themed" poem to have displayed in the classroom. A select few students have even decided to take their poetry writing skills to the next level and participate in the National Student Poetry Contest.
Julie from the Sanford Underground Research Facility spoke with 5th graders about the experiments that they are conducting at the Sanford Underground lab in Lead. She explained about neutrinos and how difficult they are to detect. Students even preformed a few experiments. It was a wonderful presentation that sparked the interest of future scientists.
Summer Camp Opportunities
No School
Reminder: Bus Route Change Requests, Suggestions and Complaint Requests are due today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 to the Superintendents Office.
Meade School District students went to Black Hills Pioneer newspaper to tour the facilities and talk with the publisher, Letitia Lister. Students got a chance to ask questions about equipment, job opportunities, and the publishing process. After, students toured Black Hills State University. They were treated to a free meal and got a chance to see the facilities and ask questions about different career pathways.
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
The Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis Club donated a free breakfast to students of Sturgis Williams Middle School today.
Come and Join the Sturgis Scooper Cheer Team
The United Nations General Assembly declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness day in 2008 to draw attention to the growing need for innovative programs designed to support those with autism.
A number of anonymous community member donated a variety of feminine products. Forty bags were assembled and donated to Sturgis Williams Middle School. We are so fortunate to have such generous people in Sturgis who deeply care about our students and their needs.
