SWMS Daily News

March 25, 2025

Today is a Black Day

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Word of the Week

Organize: arrange or put in order - arrange - classify - form

Activities

Tomorrow please wear purple to show support for people with Epilepsy

Congratulations to the high school junior varsity baseball team on their victory over Rapid City Central on Saturday. Unfortunately, the varsity team came up short.

Tuesday, March 24th is a "GIRLS night" for our Junior High and High School rodeo team athletes. We will be practicing barrels, poles and goat tying.

Martin Arena 5-9

"March Mammal Madness is back! If you would like to participate this year (all students and staff are welcome!), please stop by Mrs. Jordan's room (203) for a bracket. Brackets must be submitted by the end of day Tuesday April 1st. A link will be provided soon to submit your choices. May the best human win!"

Do you have a talent you would like to share? The Talent Showcase is right around the corner! Anyone 6th-8th grade who would like to showcase their skills in our Show on May 2 can stop by and see Mrs. Neilan for an application. Applications are due by Monday, March 31.

Good Luck to the high school baseball team as they compete against Dell Rapids on Wednesday, March 26 at home game times are 5 and 7

Want to be in a play? Interested in space science? Come to auditions for our Tri-State Performers space science comedy!

No Pluto? No Problem! Mar. 31 & Apr. 1 from 6-8 p.m.

A spaceship speeds to Earth to confront astronomers about demoted planet Pluto. Queen Charon, monarch of Pluto; scholarly Dr. Maven, librarian Miss Ammonia, reporter Tyson Kuiper and spaceship crew members discuss the issues. Can they change astronomers’ minds? And what was learned during a 2015 flyby of Pluto?

Roles for students K-8th with great roles for middle school students! Rehearsals Sun-Thurs, April 6—24. The play performs April 25 at 7 pm and April 26 at 2 p.m. Questions? Call 605-723-1200l.

Come out and cheer on your Meade Unified Special Olympics basketball team!

Yearbook

Order 2024-2025 Yearbook today. You must order your yearbook online. No extra yearbooks will be ordered. The deadline is April 7.

Sturgis Public Library Happenings

Tuesdays, April 1st & 15th 3:30 pm - Wonder Math - Join Richard Moeller at the Sturgis Public Library for science based discoveries, activities, and more. All ages are welcome

Thurs., April 3 4 - 6 pm - Level UPI Gaming Club - Ages 8+ are welcome to hang out play Nintendo, board games, snap circuits, and more with friends. Held the first Thursday each month

Mon., April 7 3 - 5 pm - LEGO Club - All ages are welcome to come together to build and explore with bricks

Tues., April 8 - 6 pm- History Talks - History Talks, a Zoom watch party, sponsored by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation. Award - winning illustrator SD Nelson will share insights into his latest work, "Wings of an Eagle. The gold Medal Dreams of Billy Mills," written by Donna Janell Bowman and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. He will discuss his artistic process and reflect on his childhood connections to the Dakotas and the Standing Rock Reservation.

Thursdays, April 10 & 24 3:30 pm - Code Critters - Introducing young learners to the basics of programming through fun and interactive activities ages 6 - 10

Thurs. April 10 5:30 pm - Music Speaks - This month we discuss Wozzeck: Alban Berg's Expressionist opera. In the shadow of WWI, Berg develops a new musical language to ell a story about a soldier driven to madness by the "hopelessness, absurdity, and cruelty" of society. Premiering in 1925, the piece was a huge success until 1933, when the Nazi classified Wozzeck as subversive and "degenerate" art.

Mon., April 14 4 pm - Movie Night - Join us for a family-friendly showing of Mufasa: The Lion King (Rated PG), an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Drinks and popcorn will be served.

Fri., April 18 & Sat., April 19 Closed for Good Friday

Mon., April 21 4 pm - Mega Monday - Join us for STEAM inspired activities. Kites, exploring gravity and wind. Perfect for curious minds, this hands-on challenge is a fun way to learn about engineering and energy while having a blast inside and outdoors. This program is designed for ages 6 - 10.

Mon., April 28th - Closed - Librarians will be attending the Black Hills Mini-Conference in Rapid

Contests

Summer Camps

Staff Member of the Month

Do you know a staff member that goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Please, nominate them for the PTSA staff member of the month. Nomination forms can be found in the office.

Safety

Absolutely no medication on your person, over the counter or otherwise. All medication must be given through the nurse's office.

Backpacks are to be left in your lockers. Our classrooms are very small and backpacks clutter the aisle. It is a safety thing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

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