STURGIS BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

Monday 8/28/2023

First Day of School

Lifetouch Pictures

Tuesday 8/29/2023

SBHS Girls Soccer: Varsity/JV vs. Spearfish HS @ Woodle Field/Sturgis Soccer Fields; 5:00 PM/7:00 PM

SBHS Boys Soccer: JV vs. Spearfish HS @ Sturgis Soccer Fields; 5:00 PM

SBHS Cross Country: Tomahawk Golf Course, Lead/Deadwood; 11:00 AM

SBHS Boys Golf: @ Belle Fourche Golf Course; 9:00 AM

SBHS Volleyball: 9/JV/Varsity vs. St Thomas More @ Sturgis; 5:00 PM/6:00 PM/7:00 PM

Wednesday 8/30/2023

No Activities

Thursday 8/31/2023

SBHS Girls Soccer: Varsity/JV vs. Rapid City Central @ Woodle Field/Sturgis Soccer Fields; 5:00 PM/7:00 PM

SBHS Boys Soccer: JV/Varsity vs. Rapid City Central @Sturgis Soccer Fields/Woodle Field; 5:00 PM/7:00 PM

SBHS Boys Golf: @ Meadowbrook Golf Course; 4:00 PM

SBHS Football: 9th vs Spearfish HS @ Lyle Hare Stadium, Spearfish; 4:30 PM

SBHS Competitive Cheer: @ Custer HS; 5:00 PM

Friday 9/01/2023

NO SCHOOL

SBHS Cross Country: @ Evans Park, Spearfish; 10:00 AM

SBHS Football: vs. Mitchell HS @ Woodle Field; 6:00 PM

Saturday 9/02/2023

SBHS Boys Soccer: JV/Varsity vs. Rapid City Stevens @ RC Sioux Park; 9:00 AM/11:00 AM

SBHS Girls Soccer: Varsity/JV vs. RC Stevens @ RC Sioux Park; 9:00 AM/11:00 AM

SBHS Volleyball: JV/C/Varsity vs. Red Cloud @ Sturgis; 12:00 PM/1:00 PM/2:00 PM

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 1 AND Monday, September 4, 2023. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

School starts at 8:05. ALL SBHS students report to their Scooper Time for their first class. Then we will proceed:

• 11:20 - 11:45 Lunch A
• 11:35 - 12:00 Lunch B
• 11:50 - 12:15 Lunch C
• 12:05 - 12:30 Lunch D
• 12:20 - 12:45 Lunch E

As you may have heard, in addition to high school students, middle school students will be allowed to take home their devices. This change requires a technology fee of $25 per student or $50 per family. However, this fee will be waived if a Meal Application is filled out for the household. Fees are waived regardless if you qualify or not for the program by simply filling out the application.

Since COVID-19, we have seen a significant drop in applications. This drop puts us at risk for federal funding of Title I services that focuses on early intervention teachers at the elementary level to support students. We hope by waiving the technology fees we will see an increase of applications. All applications are confidential.

Picture Day is coming on MONDAY, AUGUST 28! Pre-order your school pictures today on mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID found on your flyer, Lifetouch email communications or search for it online at mylifetouch.com. Your Picture Day ID: EVTV6RS4D

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We are ready for the start of the school year! With the construction of the new kitchen and cafeteria, here is some information on the outside of the building.

SBHS Entrance: Students will enter through the Main Entrance like always.

Bus Drop Off and Pick Up: Bus drop off and pick up will be in similar locations. See Map.

Student Parking: We ask students to park in the front parking lot and enter through the main entrance.

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up: That will be in the same spot as before. See Map. Please understand that after you drop off your child, you will be driving through the parking lot as we don’t have a driving lane because of the construction.

ALL Students: We also ask that you do not drive to the back buildings to drop off your student. We want to have all the students enter school through the front doors.

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 9th Grade Open House Passport Scavenger Hunt. Please pick up your prize on Monday in the office:

• Grace Schiferl
• Javian Barksdale
• Juliette Waldo Emily

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year at Sturgis Brown High School. As you embark upon a new school year, we hope that you will establish high expectations for yourself that will be reflected in your academic achievement, your co-curricular involvement and your positive contributions to your school community.

No matter where you go or what you do, you will find certain regulations to guide you. Naturally, there are rules and regulations at Sturgis Brown High School. They are meant for your benefit and those of your classmates. This handbook has been developed to inform students about their school. This handbook is not meant to be an “all inclusive” manual. Common sense and “doing the right thing” always take precedence and are staples of everyday living.

We encourage you to get involved and contribute positively to your classes and activities. Give 100% effort in everything you do and the rewards you seek will become reality. We wish you all a very successful school year.

Three teachers are available to help students with homework on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and THURSDAYS. Students should arrive by 3:30 PM but can leave whenever they complete their work if they have their own ride. Students who need a late bus pass are required to stay until 5:15 PM.

Snacks are provided. Any questions, contact Mrs. Buchholz at sandra.buchholz@k12.sd.us

All school bus routes will be established by the Board in consultation with the bus contractor and school administrators. Number of families served by the bus and cost factors will be considered. Routes shall be planned and adjusted to the capacities of available equipment.

Parents have the responsibility of getting students to and from the bus stop in the morning and evening. Students should be at the stop not earlier nor later than five (5) minutes before scheduled bus arrival time.

Registration Form

Bus Registration Letter

Bus Route & Schedules

Bus Parent Release Form

Bus Rules & Conduct

Bus Accident Protocol

Bus Route Complaint, Suggestion or Change Request

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