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A publication of Meade School District
April 2016
Post-prom organizers
Volume 12, Issue 8
Members of the Sturgis Brown
by parents even though it cost more
High School Post-Prom Commit-
than $7,000 to put on the event.
tee are asking for help in hosting
Thankfully, area businesses were
this year's party following the high
very generous with their donations.
Staff Retirement and
school prom Saturday, April 23.
According to Anderson, stu-
Recognition Reception
Post-prom, which will be held
dents who attend post-prom will
from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the east
be able to participate in a variety
gym at the high school, is free to the
of games and activities including
students, even if they do not attend
entertainment by a comedic hyp-
Jumpstart to Kindergarten
prom. However, those students
notist. The photo booth was a big
must sign-up at the high school
hit last year and so will be avail-
office prior to the end of school April
able again this year for students to
22 if they want to attend post-prom.
capture those special moments
This Old School House
In order to keep this event free,
parents of all junior and senior stu-
Students will have numerous
dents are being asked to donate a
opportunities to win door prizes.
New social studies curriculum
minimum of $10 per family.
Also, several grand prizes will be
"Considering everything that is
awarded at the conclusion of the
available at post-prom, this is a
event but students must be present
pretty fair amount to request per
to win. Those prizes include I-Pads,
2016-17 school calendar
family," said Pam Anderson, chair-
Go-Pro cameras, laptops, head-
person of Post-Prom Committee.
phones, a senior college package
"This event," Anderson said, "is
consisting of microwave, refrigera-
being held to provide a safe, fun
tor, laundry baskets and bags, plus
and memorable night. We want the
many other prizes.
students to attend. We want them
Pizza, sandwiches, vegetables,
to make the safe choice of staying
fruit, desserts and beverages will
at the school and having a great
be available throughout the event.
time at post-prom instead of mak-ing an unsafe decision and riskingtheir health and life."
Last year $1,080 was donated
"To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow"
‘An Evening in Paris' is theme of prom
The Sturgis Brown High School prom, the
has a date with a junior or senior. Freshmen are
theme of which is "An Evening in Paris," will be
not allowed to attend.
held Saturday, April 23, in the west gym at the
Out-of-town dates are welcome but must be
under the age of 21 and must be signed up in the
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for students. Parents
main office prior to prom.
and other visitors will also be admitted beginning
Tickets are $35 per person and will go on sale
at 6:30 p.m. through the doors on the far west end
Monday, April 4, in the student services office.
of the gym. Grand march begins at 7:30 p.m. fol-
Guest passes are also available in the student
lowed by the dance from 8:30-11 p.m.
services offices. Juniors and seniors who have
All currently enrolled seniors and juniors may
fulfilled their magazine sale requirements receive
attend prom. A sophomore may attend if he or she
free admission.
POST-PROM: Volunteers and donations needed
continued from Page 1
The Sturgis Rally Charities
"We try to make sure every
number of students who are
Foundation has donated $2,000
student in attendance ends up
interested in bowling, a sign-up
and the Scooper Booster Club
with a door prize," said
sheet will be available in the
has given $1,500, but donations
Anderson, "and we have huge
school office the week of prom.
of money, merchandise and gift
prizes that are given away at 3
To donate money or food, help
certificates are still needed.
a.m. This helps us to keep the
decorate the gym, work in the
"What is not donated," said
students at the school until the
kitchen, monitor games, work at
Anderson, "we will buy using the
the door or hand out tickets, con-
money given given to us by area
Anderson added that Sturgis
tact Anderson at 915-497-1267 or
businesses and others. If any local
Strikers Bowling Alley is offering
business would like to donate an
unlimited bowling for $12 a per-
Heather Erlenbusch at 605-787-
item, a basket of goodies, gift cer-
son once post-prom is over until
9748 or [email protected];
tificate or even cash, we would
6 a.m. A full kitchen will be open.
or Shonda Jolley at 605-347-0851
greatly appreciate it," she said.
In order to get an idea of the
Piedmont talent show is April 29-30
Kristine Hubbard, editor
Piedmont Valley Elementary School students and staff will take to
Meade School District 46-1
the stage April 29 and April 30 to showcase their talents in an effort to
1230 Douglas Street
Sturgis, S.D. 57785
raise money for the Piedmont Valley Elementary School PTA.
The annual PTA-sponsored talent show will be held in the new gym
Phone: 605.347.2523 x3
at the school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. both nights for the dessert buf-
fet with the talent show beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults,
Questions or comments about
$3 for students or $20 for a family. Tickets are available at the school
the contents of this publication
office. For those not wanting the dessert buffet, admission is $1.
should be directed to the editor.
Acts include dancing, singing, instrument playing, baton twirling,
Contents may be reprinted or
gymnastic routines, taekwondo, poetry readings and skits. Almost 60
otherwise reproduced as long as
students and staff will be performing at one or both shows.
proper attribution is given.
The money raised will enable the PTA to bring outside talent such
as authors and artists into the school.
2 In Touch
April 2016
Four running for Meade School Board
Four people have filed petitions
to run for the three Meade SchoolBoard seats up for election June 7.
Vying for the three three-year
positions are incumbents BobBurns of Black Hawk, and BryceRichter of Sturgis, former boardmember Curtis Johnson ofPiedmont, and newcomer Elden
and excavation company. Richter,
and is a professional irrigation and
Curt Nupen of Piedmont is not
an ag and commercial lender with
landscape contractor. Rice is a
First National Bank in Newell and
dentist in Rapid City.
Burns, who is in his seventh
the current board president, is
A story about the candidates
year on the board, is owner of
completing his third year. Johnson
will appear in the May issue of In
Earthorizons Inc., a construction
was on the board from 2010-12
Retirement, recognition reception is May 11
A reception will be held Wednesday, May 11, to
School. This free event, sponsored by the Meade
honor the Meade School District employees who
School Board, is open to the public.
are retiring, those who have worked 15, 20, 30 and
Those attending must make reservations so
35 years, and those who have been selected as
that an accurate count can be taken. To reserve a
teacher of the year and professional technical sup-
spot, call the superintendent's office at 347-2523
port staff of the year.
extension 2. Deadline for reservations is May 3.
The program and buffet reception will begin at
A story about the honorees will run in the May
5:30 p.m. in the west gym at Sturgis Brown High
issue of In Touch.
Judges needed for senior presentations
The senior English teachers
their senior cumulative projects.
steps include an annotated bibli-
at Sturgis Brown High School are
The presentations will take place
ography, a research paper, and
in need of people willing to judge
during the third and fourth blocks
project or product that is an
students' oral presentations for
on Tuesday and Wednesday,
extension of the research.
April 19-20.
Each student will speak about
Senior Experience Fair
All senior English students
the research paper, product appli-
must complete a cumulative proj-
cation, lessons learned and any
Public viewing of the SBHS
ect, the purpose of which is to
challenges encountered while
senior experience projects
demonstrate their knowledge
doing the project. Upon comple-
will be held from
and maturity gained during the
tion of the 8-9 minute speech, the
5:15-6:15 p.m.
course of their education.
judges will ask questions about
Monday, April 18,
The project is a four-part
the phases of the project.
process, the last step of which is
To serve as a judge, call the
high school commons.
the oral presentation. The other
high school at 347-2686.
April 2016 In Touch
‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
is annual children's show on May 2-3
The drama students at Sturgis Brown High
Cast members include Nathan Wise, Aslan;
School will present "The Lion, the Witch and the
Gwen Hoops, White Witch; Tayhgen McGrath, Lucy;
Wardrobe" for their annual spring children's show.
Levi O'Dell, Edmund; Natalie Hilton, Susan;
The production, dramatized by Joseph
Brendan Van Pelt, Peter; Keith Grant, Mr. Beaver;
Robinette from the story by C.S. Lewis, faithfully
Rileigh Kronmiller, Mrs. Beaver; Claire Hilton,
recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great
Unicorn; Abbie Barker, Centaur; Griffin Davies,
lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the
Tumnus; Drew Concha, Fenris Ulf; Chyann Cody,
adventures of four children who inadvertently wan-
Dwarf; Elijah Yantis, Father Christmas; Emily
der from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-
Linneweber, Elf; Jacob Harms, White Stag; Jennifer
O'Dell, Tanner Granum, Michelle Freundt and
The action features chases, duels and escapes
Kaylee Wheeler, Aslan's Followers; Karlee Smith,
as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her
Ella Terkildsen, Claire Scarborough and Mikayla
possession and to end the reign of Aslan.
Schmitz, Witch's Army.
This is a story of love, faith, courage and giving,
Crew members include Claire Hilton, Gwen
and the triumph of good over evil.
Hoops and Sierra Lippert, costumes; Kaylee
Performances for Meade School District stu-
Natalie Hilton, Claire
dents will take place during the morning and after-
Scarborough and Skye Grenstiner, publicity; Elijah
noon of Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3. The
Yantis, Kaylee Wheeler and Thomas Griffee, props;
public performance is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3,
and Felicia Todd and Kaitlin Gill, lights.
at the Sturgis Community Center Theatre. There is
Senior Samantha Colvin is directing the produc-
no admission but donations are accepted.
tion under the guidance of June Dill.
Sturgis ‘Jumpstart to Kindergarten' is May 3
As a way to ensure that children are ready to
the children and information for the parents. A snack
enter school to learn and succeed, the staff at
will also be provided. Parents will be able to move
Sturgis Elementary is sponsoring a program that
from station to station with their child, meet the
will help bridge the transition from preschool or
kindergarten teachers, and tour the building.
home environments to kindergarten.
The stations are designed to provide parents
The program, Jumpstart to Kindergarten, will be
and children with an experience similar to what a
held 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Sturgis
kindergarten student may experience in a class-
Elementary School.
room setting. For further information, call Principal
All parents of preschool-aged children are
Chantal Ligtenberg or Assistant Principal David
encouraged to attend. Activities will be provided for
Olson at 347-2386.
Nominations sought for Hall of Fame
Nominations for the next class of inductees into the Sturgis Brown High School Athletic Hall of Fame
are being accepted until Friday, April 29. The categories of nominees are athlete; coach, adviser oradministrator; and community member or contributor. The nomination form and criteria are available atthe SBHS activity director's office and main office and on the school district websitewww.meade.k12.sd.us/index.php/sturgis-brown/activities/hall-fame/
4 In Touch
April 2016
This Old School House
April 23, 1937, meeting of the
April 12, 1943, meeting of the Board of
Board of Education of the City
Education of Independent School District No. 12:
of Sturgis:
It was moved by [G.B.] Anderson and seconded
It was moved by [H.T.] Snyder
by [Roy] Sparks that the treasurer purchase $5,000
and seconded by [Rod] Cruickshank that the teach-
of Series B-1944 7/8ths per cent Treasury
ers hired for 1937-38 are to be under the supervision
Certificates, out of the general fund. Said action
of the Superintendent as to their subjects assigned
being taken in line with the requests now being
to them. Contracts are to be drawn and entered into
made to aid the war effort in every possible manner.
with each teacher containing the usual provisions
Motion carried unanimously.
and the additional provisions (1st) that each teacherbe absolutely prohibited from subscribing to the doc-trines of communism or atheism in any form, eitherby spoken word or written opinion in the classroom,and (2nd) that if the status of any women teachershall change at any time during the school year,whereby such teacher should not be dependentupon the income derived from such teaching, thenthe Board of Education reserves the right to termi-nate such contract without prior notice and withoutrecourse against the District by reason of the termi-nation of such contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Sept. 9, 1940, meeting of the Board of Education
of Independent School District No. 12:
Whereas, due to legislative and executive action
of our government in calling the National Guard andconscription of others for military service it appearsthat such action may effect members of our teachingstaff, and
Whereas this Board desires to cooperate with the
interest of the law in preserving the position of theteaching staff for the period of training or for one year,therefore,
Be it resolved by this Board of Education of this
District, that if and when any teacher be called for
The 1944 Sturgis High School annual, the cover of
training in any military service, that such teacher
which is pictured above, was dedicated as follows:
shall be given one years leave of absence, with the
"To those who once attended Sturgis High School,
privilege to return and resume his position at the end
and who now are serving their country in order that
of such year.
peace may again reign in a free world of free men,
we reverently dedicate this, the 1944 Mato Paha."
Motion for the adoption of the resolution was
The dedication page was followed by 12 pages con-
made by [A.A.] Lushbough and seconded by [Earl]
taining photos of 173 service men and women and a
Minturn. Motion carried unanimously.
list of 95 more for whom photos were not available.
April 2016 In Touch
water or elec-tricity.
Won: Sturgis Brown High
School sophomore Grayson
Nelson was named the grand
prize winner at the 61st annual
High Plains Regional Science
and Engineering Fair held recently
on the campus of South Dakota
School of Mines and Technology
in Rapid City.
Nelson placed first in the bio-
components. For this year's com-
logical science division with his
petition, those components were
exhibit titled "Devolution of
two boneless airline breasts, two
Ampicillin Resistance in E. coli."
legs and two boneless thighs.
He also was named recipient of
She was then judged on safety
the United States Air Force
and sanitation, quality of cuts,
Certificate of Achievement and
amount of waste, and presenta-
the Yale Science and Engineering
tion of the cuts.
Association Award.
Culinary arts teacher Coleen
Nelson will now represent the
Keffeler is also the ProStart
region at the 2016 Intel Inter-
national Science and Engineering
Michael Hagen.
Excellence Awards Dinner.
Fair May 8-13 in Phoenix, Ariz.
"Coleen was the clear choice
Named: Coleen Keffeler,
for this award based on her pas-
Won: The Sturgis Brown High
the culinary arts and ProStart
sion for making industry connec-
School ProStart team of seniors
teacher and career and technical
tions with her class, her commu-
Sabrina Day, Felicia Todd and
education coordinator at SBHS,
nity involvement and her commit-
Chris Van Asma took first place
has been named the 2016 South
ment to the ProStart program,"
in the culinary competition at the
Dakota ProStart Educator
said Seanna Regynski, coordina-
ninth annual South Dakota
Excellence Award winner by the
tor for South Dakota ProStart
ProStart Invitational held recently
S.D. Retailers Association Pro
at Mitchell Technical Institute.
Start Program.
ProStart is a nationwide high
The trio will now represent the
Keffeler, who has taught for 31
school curriculum developed by
state at the National ProStart
years, the last 26 at SBHS where
the National Restaurant Associa-
Invitational April 29-May 1 in
she is in her sixth year of teaching
tion Educational Foundation. It
Dallas, Texas.
ProStart, will join the other states'
helps prepare high school stu-
The students had to prepare a
top educators in Chicago on May
dents for leadership positions in
three-course meal in 60 minutes
19 for the National Restaurant
the workplace by teaching skills
using only two butane burners
Association Educational Foun-
which are crucial in any place of
and with no access to running
dation's Pro-Start Educator
6 In Touch
April 2016
Board awards bid for high school remodel;
gets first look at capital outlay budget
During a recent special meeting, the Meade
Administrative Building, and purchasing new social
School Board awarded the Sturgis Brown High
studies textbooks and materials for all grades K-12.
School office/front entrance remodel project to low
Technology enhancements and debt service also
bidder Scull Construction of Rapid City.
continue to push the budget higher, according to
Scull's bid, which included replacing the existing
windows along the south exterior wall, was
The new education funding bill changed how
$551,100. The next closest bid was $560,300 from
districts request property tax funds. "We will move
Rangel Construction Company of Rapid City.
from a levy request of $3 per $1,000 of valuation,"
Meade School District Superintendent Don
explained Burditt, "to a total dollar amount based
Kirkegaard said the project will begin immediately
upon the approved budget for ad valorem taxes."
after school lets out in May so that it can be com-
A public hearing on the 2016-17 budget, of
pleted before school starts in August.
which the capital outlay fund is part, will be held at
Also during that special meeting, School
the board's regular June meeting. Action on that
Business Manager Brett Burditt explained the pro-
budget will take place at the board's annual meeting
posed 2016-17 capital outlay budget, saying it will
be more conservative than in the past.
The preliminary capital outlay budget can be
The proposed expenditure budget of
found by clicking on this link:
$5,213,206 represents an 8.4 percent increase or
$401,971 more than last year. Burditt said there isalso a $308,137 contingency.
NOTE: The April 11 school board meeting will
Factors contributing to that increase include the
begin at 6:30 p.m., which is an hour later than
remodeling of the SBHS front entrance and main
usual. Check the district website for the agenda and
office, renovating the second floor of the Williams
background information for that meeting.
Common Sense Parenting classes to be offered
Meade School District social
changing their children's behav-
The six-week class will be
worker Ginger Johnson, who is
iors through teaching positive
held from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays
also a certified Common Sense
behaviors, social skills and meth-
as follows: April 4, 11, 18, 25 and
Parenting class trainer, is offering
ods to reduce stress in crisis situ-
May 2 and 9. Location is the con-
Common Sense Parenting class-
ations, and to provide parents
ference room at Piedmont Valley
es in April and May at Piedmont
with practical strategies for
Elementary School.
Valley Elementary School.
enhancing parent-child communi-
To register or for more infor-
The group-based class for
cation and building robust family
mation, contact Johnson at 499-
parents focuses on teaching
9477 or [email protected].
practical skills to increase chil-dren's positive behavior,
SBHS band concert is April 7
decrease negative behavior, and
The instrumental music department at Sturgis Brown High School
model appropriate alternative
will be presenting a small ensemble and jazz band concert at 7 p.m.
behavior. Goals are to equip par-
Thursday, April 7, in Room 111 (lecture hall) at the high school. The
ents with a logical method for
concert is open to the public. Director is Rebecca Fahey.
April 2016 In Touch
New social studiesmaterials proposed;on display until April 11
The selection process for new social studies mate-
rials began more than a year ago when staff membersbegan reviewing textbooks and other materials.
In explaining that process to the school board,
teacher Kerry Skinner said, "We looked at how well thesocial studies standards were addressed, the accessi-bility to on-line textbooks for enrichment lessons, andhow the books and materials would engage our stu-dents in the learning process." She added, "You reallycan judge a book by its cover. Books geared towardtech savvy students need to look inviting and entertain-ing to pique their curiosity."
The materials are on display until April 11 at the
public libraries in Piedmont, Whitewood and Sturgis
and include:
K-5: Pearson's "My World Social Studies"
Sturgis Williams Middle School teacher Kerry
Skinner, the Instructional Council chairman for
6-12: McGraw-Hill series including textbooks on
social studies for the district, appeared before the
U.S. history, world geography, world history,
Meade School Board at its March meeting to explain
economics and psychology
the process followed in selecting the proposed new
9-12: Pearson Magruder's "American Government"
social studies curriculum.
Students, staff celebrate Month of the Military Child
April is celebrated throughout the nation as the
symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is a
Month of the Military Child. This special designation
combination of Army green, Marine Red, and Coast
offers citizens the opportunity to honor the service
Guard, Air Force, and Navy blue. The goal of "Purple
of the nation's youngest heroes, the military chil-
Up!" is for military youth to actually see the support
dren. Established by former Secretary of Defense
in their school, youth groups and community.
Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the designation
Other school activities celebrating the military
acknowledges the significant role military youth play
child include a special assembly April 15 at Sturgis
in the communities.
Williams Middle School when all military children at
In 2011, the "Purple Up! for Military Kids" initia-
the school will be recognized.
tive began and is now also celebrated nationwide.
Military children and children of veterans at both
In support of this initiative, the students and staff of
Sturgis Elementary School and Piedmont Valley
Meade School District are being encouraged to
Elementary are creating photo displays for their
wear purple on April 15 in honor of military children.
school of their heroes, country of deployment and
Wearing the color purple is a visible way to show
years of service. All district elementary children are
support and thank military youth for their strength
also being encouraged to browse the books about
and sacrifices. Why purple? Purple is the color that
military families on display at their school libraries.
8 In Touch
April 2016
Smarter Balanced assessment is this month
Meade School District students in grades three
science test during their regular science classes on
through eight and grade 11 will be taking the state
April 5-7. The seventh and eighth-graders will take
assessment, Smarter Balanced, this month.
the English and math tests April 11-14, while the
The assessment is done on a computer and
sixth-graders will test on April 18-21. Snacks and
measures student achievement in relation to state
breaks will be held regularly for the students, and
standards in the areas of English language arts
lunch will be provided for staff on testing days.
and mathematics. In addition to providing overall
Specific testing dates aren't scheduled at
scores in those two subjects, reports will provide
Piedmont Valley Elementary, but rather times and
information regarding reading, writing, listening
days within the testing window are selected based
and research, and math concepts and procedures,
on what is best for the students at that time. Snacks
problem solving and
and water will be
modeling data analy-
available so the stu-
sis and communicat-
ing reasoning.
hydrated and full of
Juniors at Sturgis
energy throughout
Brown High School
the testing. The stu-
will take the Dakota
dents will be treated
STEP science test on
to a celebration at
April 8, the Smarter
the conclusion of the
Balanced math test
on April 14, and the
English test on April
Rural Principal Bev
hand out "Do Your
will begin with a mini-
Best on the Test"
breakfast followed by
pencils to all test-
two hours of testing. Kim Smiley, who teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grades
takers. In addition,
While the juniors are at the Union Center School, sent this photo of the bulletin the Whitewood PTO
testing, the freshmen board in the hallway of their school. "It is full of tips for test will provide snacks
and sophomores will taking that we hope will inspire our students to do their best for the students at
on the test," she said.
be registering for next
that school.
year's classes and working with SDMyLife, which is
In preparation for the test, the students at
an online career development program. The sen-
Sturgis Elementary School have spent extra time
iors don't have to report to school until 10 a.m. on
improving their keyboarding skills, said Principal
the four testing days, but if they do arrive early, the
Chantal Ligtenberg. To encourage the test-takers,
library will be available for them to do their work
the first and second grade students made good luck
and confer with teachers, if needed.
cards for the older students with each card contain-
Sturgis Williams Middle School Principal Ann
ing Smarties candy.
Nonnast said the testing at the middle school will
Upon completion of the final test, the Sturgis
encompass almost the entire month of April. As a
Elementary students will attend a special assembly
motivational kickoff, a pep rally will be held April 4.
titled "Kaleidoscope." In addition, all students at the
The eight-graders will then take the Dakota STEP
school will be treated to an extra recess.
April 2016 In Touch
Girls basketball camp features pro player Mahoney
Girls in fourth through ninth grades will have an
of SBHS, was a five-year basketball letter winner. As
opportunity to work with basketball standout Megan
a senior, she was named the Gatorade and USA
Mahoney during the Sturgis Brown High School
Today South Dakota Player of the Year, High School
Scooper Girls Basketball Camp set for May 31-June
Girls Athlete of the Year by the Sports Writers
2 at Grunwald Auditorium in Sturgis.
Association, and Miss Basketball South Dakota. She
This is the fifth summer that Mahoney has
attended Kansas State University where she was a
returned home to lead a basketball camp at her
four-year basketball letter winner. She is a former
member of the WNBA Connecticut Sun and Houston
Students entering grades four through six will
Comets and is currently playing professional basket-
attend from 9 a.m. to noon while those in grades seven
ball overseas for Team Villeneuve of France.
through nine will attend from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $60
This is the third year that head coach Jordan
which includes a camp t-shirt. For each additional sib-
Proefrock has worked with Megan Mahoney at the
ling, the cost is $40. Deadline to register is May 20.
camp. "Every year the camp gets better and more
Participants will work with the Scooper basket-
girls come out and participate," said Proefrock.
ball players, coaching staff and Mahoney while
"Going forward with this camp, I hope that all the
learning about the fundamentals of basketball.
campers can take more of their own time to work on
Emphasis will be placed on sportsmanship, team-
individual skills. I also hope they watch and listen to
work and having fun through competition.
Megan and are motivated to become better individ-
Mahoney, a Piedmont native and 2001 graduate
ual and team players."
The registration form is available on the school
Megan Mahoney, above, demonstrates a
Some of the fourth through sixth grade students, above, gather
dribbling drill during a session at last
around Megan Mahoney before the start of one of the sessions
year's basketball camp.
during last year's three-day camp.
10 In Touch
April 2016
Meade School District Calendar for 2016-17
The following is the approved calendar for the 2016-17 school year. Any snow days will be made up by
adding additional days at the end of the school calendar. Furthermore, Feb. 20 (Presidents' Day), March 17(Spring Break), and April 17 (Easter Monday) could be used as make-up days at the discretion of the MeadeSchool Board upon recommendation of the Superintendent.
Aug. 23-25, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
First Day of School
High School: 4-7 p.m.
Middle School: 4-7 p.m.
Middle & High Schools: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 16, 2017
Middle School: 4-7 p.m.
Presidents' Day (no school)
High School: 4-7 p.m.
Elementary Schools: 4-7 p.m. Oct. 4, 2016
Elementary Schools: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 21, 2017
All Schools: 4-7 p.m.
Elementary Schools: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 23, 2017
Inservice Day (no school)
Inservice Day (no school)
Native Americans' Day (no school)
Spring Break (no school)
Inservice Day (no school)
Good Friday/Easter Monday
Thanksgiving Vacation (no school)
Nov. 23-25, 2016
Inservice Day (no school)
Christmas Vacation (no school)
Inservice Day (no school)
Last Day of School
April 2016 In Touch
Directory for Meade School District
1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Bev Rosenboom, principal.269-2264
Don Kirkegaard.347-2523 x2
Toll-free 1-877-522-6251
16375 Atall Road, Union Center, S.D. 57787
1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
21309 Elm Springs Road, Wasta, S.D. 57791
Brett Burditt.347-2523 x1
Toll-free 1-877-522-6251
Buildings and Grounds
Highway 34 Box 22, Enning, S.D. 57737
12940 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Cody King, maintenance foreman.347-2649
15998 Cross S Road, Hereford, S.D. 57785
Opal.748-2426
18010 Opal Road, Opal, S.D. 57765
1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Kristine Hubbard.347-2523 x3
1700 Highway 34, Union Center, S.D. 57787
Office.985-5532
Curriculum and Technology
1610 Fulton Street, Sturgis**
Piedmont Valley Elementary School
Jeff Ward, director.347-4454
16159 Second Street**P.O. Box 90, Piedmont, S.D. 57769
Food Service
Ethan Dschaak, principal.787-5295
1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, S.D. 57785Joe Schaffer, director.347-3601
Sturgis Brown High School
12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Toll-free 1-888-568-3514
1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Pete Wilson, principal.347-2686
Marcia Potts.347-2610
Chad Hedderman, assistant principal.347-2686Mike Paris, activities director.347-4487
School Social Worker
1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, S.D. 57785Ginger Johnson.347-2386
Sturgis Elementary School
1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Chantal Ligtenberg, principal.347-2386
1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Dave Olson, assistant principal.347-2386
Chrissy Peterson, director.347-2523 x4Deb Kerstiens, assistant director.347-2523 x4
Sturgis Williams Middle School
1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Harlow's School Bus Service
Toll-free 1-888-567-8274
2237 West Sherman, Sturgis, S.D. 57785
Ann Nonnast, principal.347-5232
Andy Ellingsen, transportation manager.347-5066
Dave Olson, assistant principal.347-5232
Woodle Field
Whitewood Elementary School
600 Woodland Dr., Sturgis**.347-2003
603 Garfield, Whitewood, S.D. 57793Bev Rosenboom, principal.269-2264
**Not a mailing address
Source: http://www.meade.k12.sd.us/index.php/download_file/view/1870/295/
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