STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

CLICK ON SCOOPER SAM FOR THE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Monday 12/16/2024

NO ACTIVITIES

Tuesday 12/17/2024

NO ACTIVITIES

Wednesday 12/18/2024

NO ACTIVITIES

Thursday 12/19/2024

SBHS Wrestling: vs. RC Stevens @ RC Stevens; 3:00 PM

Friday 12/20/2024

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs. Pierre TF Riggs @ SBHS; 4:00 PM

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs. Pierre TF Riggs @ Pierre; 3:00 PM

Saturday 12/21/2024

SBHS JV Wrestling: Holiday Extravaganza @ Hot Springs; 9:00 AM

SBHS Wrestling: Madison Wrestling Tournament @ Madison; 9:00 AM

SBHS Boys Basketball: vs. Aberdeen Central @ SBHS; 11:00 AM

SBHS Girls Basketball: vs. Aberdeen Central @ Aberdeen; 10:30 AM

Congratulations to the following students who competed in the State Oral Interpretation Festival this past weekend: Madisyn Richter, Abigail Smith, Eric Schneller, Rowan Lutz, Wynter Thomason Honerkamp, and Aaron Gray.

Aaron Gray and Wynter Thomason Honerkamp earned a superior at the state tournament.

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.

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. Congratulations to our Novembers Student and Staff of the Month: Freshman: Trinity Ofstad, Sophomore: Murielle Hagen, Junior: Riley Carlson, Senior: Ella Atyeo, and Staff: Judy Weisz.

November's sponsor was Hotel Sturgis.

The 2024 season was a good one for the Sturgis Team. They won medals in two out of the four meets. They placed first in the meet that Sturgis hosted at Stagebarn Middle School. The team qualified for the Regional Tournament.

“Although the team did not do as well as we hoped, they showed great teamwork and strength. I am very proud of this team. They worked together and did a great job. I am looking forward to next season. ” said Coach Jean Karsten.

Knowledge Bowl is a competition team that relies on a person's overall knowledge. It is very similar to a Trivia game. Students are asked questions from every category of knowledge. Some examples are Geography, Science and Algebra. Questions range from ancient history to present day and even some future questions.

The season runs from September 1 to November 15. There are two divisions in the Black Hills, The Northern Division and the Southern Division. Each division holds four meets and then a Regional Tournament. This is the top four schools in each division, plus the one team that scores the highest out of all the teams in both divisions.

The team is made of five players from any grade 9th through 12th for the High School Division. We also have a Middle School Division that is 5th through 8th. Students will need to be eligible to participate, eligibility requirements are in the Student Activities Manual.

If you are interested in Knowledge Bowl or have any questions, please contact Coach Karsten.

When you complete the FAFSA, you are taking an important step to achieve your college and career goals. If you need money to help you pay for college, the FAFSA is necessary to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid as well as funding from state or local programs. Click on logo to access the FAFSA website.

Mapping Your Future is a nonprofit organization committed to helping students, families, and schools navigate the higher education and student loan processes through trusted career, college, and financial aid resources. Mapping Your Future provides accurate and up-to-date information that helps students plan, prepare, and pay for higher education and contributes to national student loan default prevention efforts by providing information and services to students and their families. Click on logo to access Mapping Your Future websie.

November 15: Baby picture google slide due for senior slideshow (Through Class of 2025 Google Classroom). Directions in Google Classroom- See SBHS office if you have questions

December 10: Last day to order a yearbook ($50 online www.yearbookforever.com or SBHS office)

January 17: Senior Picture due to Yearbook (Upload ONE picture through the Class of 2025 Google Classroom). Directions in Google Classroom - See Mrs. Dschaak if you have questions

February 1: Many Local Scholarship Applications open. (See Student Services website for full details).

April 1: Most Local Scholarship Applications are due. Check each individual scholarship for specific deadlines. See Judy Weisz, Registrar, if you have questions.

Week of April 14: Make class awards in Room 303 (Mrs. Kaufman) during Scooper Times

April 18: Deadline to sign up for Graduation Speaker Try-Outs (Class of 2025 Google Classroom). If your poem is selected, you cannot audition for the speaker as you will be reading the poem at graduation.

April 24:Graduation Speaker try-outs in Room 113 (Mrs. Holzbauer)

April 28-May 2: Online voting for Class Awards (Through Class of 2025 Google Classroom)

May 12: 8:00 AM Senior Walk, pick up Senior Checkout Sheet, and complete Exit Survey 12.

May 14: Seniors Last Day of Class: Turn in Checkout sheet and computer.

May 16: 9:00 AM Scholarships and Awards Ceremony; 10:30 Graduation Practice; 11:30 BBQ (Senior class members only) with Senior Class Awards at 11:45. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with grilling, serving & clean-up. Parents should contact Mrs. Stephanie Kaufman at stephanie.kaufman@k12.sd.us to volunteer.

May 18: Graduation! 12:30 PM Doors Open; 1:15 PM Seniors Line up. 2:00 PM Graduation Ceremony promptly begins.

Dress expectations:

• Ladies: Dress, skirt and blouse, dress pants and blouse; shoes No flip flops or tennis shoes and shoes must have a back strap.
• Gentlemen: Dress slacks, black jeans, dress shirt; shoes No flip flops or no tennis shoes and shoes must have a back.
• Additional adornments to the original dress of a cap and gown include: honor cords, honor tassels, National Honor Society stoles, military uniform (if basic training has been completed), traditional tribal regalia: an eagle feather or eagle plume (SDCL 13-1-66), tribal beading of cap or gown, star quilt on chair. No other hat decorations or gown adornments permitted

The Institute for Underground Science at SURF's Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program, offers students a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity that takes them around the world of modern scientific research.

The Program offers:

• 4-week Scholar Program (all expenses covered plus a $2,000 learning stipend)
• Connect with mentors and students
• Visit STEM industries across the Midwest
• Visit Science laboratories in the U.S. and abroad
• Visit national monuments and landmarks of cultural significance

Application deadline: Friday, January 17, 2025

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.

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.

Pete Wilson, Principal

Coleen Keffeler, Assistant Principal

Wayne Sullivan, Assistant Principal

Email: MeadeSBHS@k12.sd.us

Website: Sturgis Brown High School

Phone: (605) 347-2686

Location: 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD. 57785