ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR Our Mission: "To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow"

Our Vision: "Meade School District will work in conjunction with its community to provide excellent academics and co-curricular activities that develop life-long learners and productive citizens.”

Our Belief Statements: We believe that… • Every individual is a lifelong learner. • Learning requires a commitment from students, teachers, administration, support staff, parents and the community. • The cornerstones of learning are integrity, empathy, responsibility, honesty, respect and accountability • Every student has the right to a quality education and the responsibility to achieve it. • All students have the potential to be productive members of society. • The needs of students should be our first priority. • Diversity among people is to be valued. • People are our greatest resource. • Schools must provide a safe environment for teaching and learning. • Effective schools must have high expectations for students and staff. • Learning is enhanced by a positive and supportive environment that fosters creativity, self-confidence and success. • Students are capable of making decisions, with proper guidance, and are responsible for their own actions. • Our school system is accountable to our community. • Change is essential for growth and improvement. Message from the Superintendent

This annual report represents information for the 2018-19 school year for Meade School District. It contains important information, including district finances, food service operations and student data to list a few. The report also gives me an opportunity to send you a message that demonstrates my commitment to creating educational experiences for all students. As your superintendent, my purpose and passion will be to set the standard of inspiring and engaging students from kindergarten to the day of high school graduation. On October 21st, all of the school principals had a leadership retreat and we talked about our school mission but more importantly our “WHY”. To more fully understand please watch this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4. Our “WHY” in school is simple. We will, district wide, create educational environments in which students are inspired and engaged. We know that traditionally education is about carrots and sticks in a myriad of manipulation tactics to get students to “score” proficiently on standardized tests. Carrots and sticks work for a while but inspired students are more Jeff Simmons likely to develop grit and determination along with creativity and a willingness to take risk and keep working. We are confident that if we Meade School District bring up inspired students who demonstrate grit, test scores will take care of themselves. Engaged and inspired students are students who 1230 Douglas Street have better attendance and fewer behavior problems. Sturgis, SD 57785 (605)347-2523 If you recall last year’s annual report, I wrote about the development of a STEAM program (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, & [email protected] Mathematics). Like what was mentioned above, these programs advance the idea of inspired and engaged students. This year, we started school by bringing two SmartLabs online. These classrooms are functioning exactly the way they are intended, by providing students with engaging activities in electronics, renewable energy, robotics, coding, broadcast journalism and much more. Again, the idea in these courses is to provide students opportunities to learn from each other, be creative and most importantly not allow failure to be perceived as a negative. Failure is an opportunity to try again, solve problems and always improve. As you may or may not have known, we started 2018-2019 off with a $500,000 structural deficit. If nothing was done, and if our enrollment didn’t increase, we were set on a course of gloomy financial outlook. It is with a great sense of relief that due to a district wide effort and all sites working hard and tightening our belts, we have balanced our budget. Meade 46-1 entered into 2019-2020 experiencing a 90- student enrollment increase. The additional enrollment and our restriction of expenses attributed to our financial stability. Growth is expected to continue which is the engine for school finance. We will conservatively and responsibly enter into next year (2020-2021) anticipating adding instructional staff in the areas that need it the most. Strategic Plan

The Meade School Districts Strategic Plan is proactive and provides a road map to create the kind of educational experiences we want for our students. The plan makes our priorities clear, ensures full transparency and uses measurable outcomes to hold us accountable to maintain focus on what benefits our staff, students, parents, and community.

Priorities and Goals:

1. Academic Preparation

Goal: The District will provide students with a climate that promotes a rigorous academic curriculum and activity programs that prepare each student to be academic and workplace ready.

2. Professional Development

Goal: The District will develop a comprehensive Professional Development Plan for faculty/staff.

3. Human Resources

Goal: The District will promote a safe and positive work environment.

4. Facilities and Technology

Goal: The District will develop and implement a comprehensive Facility Master Plan that will guide all infrastructure and technology decisions.

Vision: "Meade School District will work in conjunction with its community to provide excellent academics and co-curricular activities that develop life-long learners and productive citizens."

Mission Statement: "To build knowledge and skills for success today and tomorrow." District Facilities

Piedmont Valley Elementary School Year Built: 2011 2018-19 Operating Costs: $112,099 Building Square Footage: 82,300

Whitewood Elementary School Year Built: 1992 2018-19 Operating Costs: $57,316 Building Square Footage: 29,000

Stagebarn Middle School Year Built; Additions: 2018 2018-19 Operating Costs: $195,572.50 Building Square Footage: 97,894

Sturgis Elementary School Year Built; Additions: 1985; 2009 2018-19 Operating Costs: $170,286 Building Square Footage: 96,160

Sturgis Williams Middle School Year Built; Renovations: 1956; 1985, 2000, 2014 2018-19 Operating Costs: $134,068 Building Square Footage: 79,700

Sturgis Intermediate School Year Built; Renovations: 1936; 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016 2018-19 Operating Costs: $88,956 Building Square Footage: 29,610

Sturgis Brown High School Year Built; Additions; Renovations: 1973, 1979; 1982, 1988, 2000; 2016 2018-19 Operating Costs: $274,732 Building Square Footage: 180,718 District Facilities

Atall School Year Built: 1984 2018-19 Operating Costs: $7,499 Building Square Footage: 4,080

Union Center School Year Built: 1984 2018-19 Operating Costs: $7,510 Building Square Footage: 4,080

Elm Springs School Year Built: 1971 2018-19 Operating Costs: $5,834 Building Square Footage: 2,880

Enning School Year Built: 1969, 1971 2018-19 Operating Costs: $9,583 Building Square Footage: 5,232

Hereford School Year Built; Renovations: 1962; 1968, 2012 2018-19 Operating Costs: $5,007 Building Square Footage: 3,344

Opal School Year Built; Renovations: 1975; 2016 2018-19 Operating Costs: $6,250 Building Square Footage: 2,464

Buildings & Grounds - Central Copy & Supply Year Built: 1999 2018-19 Operating Costs: $19,586 Building Square Footage: 3,180

Curriculum/Technology Building-Francis Case Year Built; Renovations: 1962; 2011 2018-19 Operating Costs: $20,535 Building Square Footage: 6,490 Finances

Budget Revenue 2018-19 Special Pension Food General Fund Capital Outlay Education Fund Service Local $7,438,203 $5,454,462 $2,899,800 $626,860 County $375,000 State $9,790,892 $688,871 Federal $934,455 $314,000 $588,385 $593,500 Other $257,265 Reserves $506,533 $300,000 $228,694 TOTAL $19,302,348 $5,768,462 $4,177,056 $300,000 $1,449,054

Local Revenues include ad valorem taxes, delinquent taxes, tuition from summer school and Capable Kids, gross tax receipts, interest, facility rentals, Medicaid, activity admissions, and refunds.

County apportionment is the district’s portion of fines collected within the boundaries of the school district.

State revenues include state aid, state apportionment, bank franchise tax, gaming revenue and National Guard rent.

Federal sources of revenue include National Mineral leases, Taylor Grazing, National Forest Land, federal grants through the state, Title I (Disadvantaged Children, Migrant and School Improvement), Title II Part A (Teacher and Principal Quality), Vocational Education, and Fruit and Vegetable Grant.

Other revenues include sale of surplus items and fixed assets.

Food service revenues on the local level include lunch and breakfast sales and a la carte sales. Reimbursements and donated food make up the federal sources of the food service fund.

Tax Request (In dollars per thousand) General Fund (The S.D. Legislature determines this levy annually) Agricultural…...... $1.512 Owner-Occupied ...... $3.3383 Other (Commercial) ...... $7.001 Pension Levy...... $0.00 Capital Outlay...... $5,500,000 Special Education...... $1.567

Taxable Valuation (Payable in 2019) Agricultural Property...... $594,753,311 Owner-Occupied ...... $922,793,759 Other (Commercial) ...... $432,906,603 TOTAL...... $1,950,453,673 Finances

Budgeted Expenditures 2018-19 General Capital Special Pension Food Fund Outlay Education Fund Service Instruction $11,045,217 $934,850 $3,009,945 Student/Staff Support Services $1,800,601 $80,450 $966,836 Administration $1,963,188 $14,550 $261,386 $112,259 Transportation $925,000 $130,000 $50,000 Other Support Services $2,789,568 $66,500 $1,336,795 Non-Programmed $724,600 $300,000 Debt Service $3,138,416 Extracurricular $778,774 $149,950 Contingency $231,881 Transfer Out $257,265 TOTAL $19,302,348 $5,728,462 $4,177,056 $300,000 $1,449,054

Five-Year History of Actual Expenditures School Capital Special Pension Capital Food Year General Fund Outlay Education Fund Projects Service 2018-19 $18,839,693 $6,522,273 $4,065,457 $360,481 $2,780,799 $1,279,802 2017-18 $18,485,887 $4,756,919 $3,970,476 $303,400 $14,784,121 $1,343,259 2016-17 $18,380,256 $5,731,500 $3,630,416 $238,012 $0 $1,282,264 2015-16 $16,619,673 $4,684,729 $3,414,291 $327,201 $0 $1,277,919 2014-15 $15,875,051 $8,067,296 $3,049,021 $337,206 $0 $1,103,599 2013-14 $15,364,893 $4,978,507 $3,080,774 $275,509 $0 $1,058,398

Cost Per Pupil

Meade School Cost Per Year ADM

2018-19 $8,638

2017-18 $8,155

2016-17 $7,929

2015-16 $7,507 Services & Enrollment Transportation The Meade School District contracts with Harlow's School Bus Service for its transportation.

Number of Regular Bus Routes 22 Number of Miles Traveled Daily 1,755 Regular Bus Route Cost Per Year $1,000,268 Extracurricular Activity Cost per Year $ 113,302 Total Cost of Bus Contract $1,113,570

Sturgis Academy and Achievement Center Health Services The Department of Alternative Education at Sturgis Brown High School consists of the Sturgis Academy. The Sturgis Three licensed registered nurses and Academy was established in 1996 to provide education for one administrative assistant provide students, who, for various reasons, are unable to complete health services for the school district. school in a traditional setting. Many of the same courses For the 2018-19 school year they offered at the main high school campus are available at the provided: Academy, including all required courses and many electives. In addition, the Academy serves students in grades 10-12 • 2.666 height and weight who are also in need of credit recovery, due to courses measurements failed at the high school, so they can graduate on time with • 920 vision and hearing their class. Academy students, who complete the required screenings number of credits needed, receive a diploma from SBHS. • 127 staff received flu shots Ten (10) students from the Academy graduated in 2019. • 102 scoliosis screenings • 98 dental screenings During the first semester, we had nineteen (19) full-time • $72,520 dental work done by students and twenty-two (22) part-time students attend the Dental Bus Academy earning 70.5 credits. Four (4) homebound • 248 students instructed in students earned 7.5 credits during the first semester. The hygiene second semester, we had fifteen (15) full-time students and • 60 students participated in forty-two (42) part-time students attend the Academy Backpack Program earning 63.5 credits. Four (4) homebound students earned 5.5 credits during the second semester.

Fall Enrollment for 2018-19

Number Piedmont Elementary (K-6)…………………….……… 485 of Rural Schools (K-8)………………………….…………..106 Students Sturgis Brown High School (9-12)…………………….. 694 Sturgis Elementary (K-4)………………………..……….547 2018-19 2,886 Whitewood Elementary (K-6)……………………….…… 90 2017-18 2,825 Stagebarn Middle School (5-8)………………….………313 2016-17 2,833 Sturgis Williams Middle School (6-8)……………………502 2015-16 2,686 Sturgis Intermediate School (5)……………..…..………129 2014-15 2,642 Out-of-District……………………………………………….20

Total Enrollment 2886 Home School & Open Enrollment

Home School Open Enrollments Exemption Number of Students Incoming Enrollments 2018-19 265 2018-19 285 2017-18 269 2017-18 224 2016-17 227 2016-17 237 2015-16 189 2015-16 203 2014-15 178 2014-15 214

Incoming Open Enrollment by Grade

Open Enrollment KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total From:

Lead-Deadwood 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 7 Rapid City 36 20 21 24 14 17 31 24 12 10 11 5 11 236 Douglas 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 6 Spearfish 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 4 1 3 3 4 4 24 Belle Fourche 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Newell 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 10 Custer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 36 22 22 25 16 19 36 28 18 17 19 12 15 285

Incoming Open Enrollment 5-Year Comparison Open Enrollment From: 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 Lead-Deadwood 7 7 6 4 4 Rapid City 236 197 198 166 173 Douglas 6 3 3 4 6 Spearfish 24 7 22 22 22 Belle Fourche 2 2 1 4 2 Newell 10 8 6 7 5 Custer 0 0 1 0 0 TOTAL 285 224 237 207 212 Special Services Special Education Student Numbers Gifted Special Education is instruction specifically designed to The Gifted Program identifies first meet the unique needs of a student with disabilities at through twelfth grade students and no extra cost to the parents or guardians. Offering of makes available additional resources for special education programs assure that children with these students, their teachers and their disabilities receive a free appropriate public education parents. A range of criteria such as test in the least restrictive environment. scores, leadership, creativity and teacher referrals are used to determine eligibility for the program. Number Number of of Gifted Primary Disability Area Students School Year Students Deaf-Blind 0 2018-19 121 Emotionally Disturbed 16 2017-18 100 Cognitive Disability 39 2016-17 115 Hearing Loss 1 2015-16 106 Specific Learning Disability 153 2014-15 91 Multiple Disability 2 Vision Loss 1 Orthopedic Impairments 1 504 A 504 Plan refers to Section 504 of the Deafness 0 Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which Speech/Language Impairments 126 provides individuals, with disabilities, Other Health Impairments 60 protection against discrimination. Autism 36 Traumatic Brain Injury 1 School Developmentally Delayed 26 Year Number of 504 Students TOTAL 462 2018-19 21 2017-18 27 Five Year History of Special Education 2016-17 28 2015-16 30 Number 2014-15 31 of Special Education Percent of Student School Year Students Population Title I 2018-19 462 16.0% The 2018-19 school year is the eighth 2017-18 484 17.0% year that the Title I School-wide program has been in place at Sturgis Elementary 2016-17 484 16.8% & Whitewood Elementary, Title I 2015-16 439 15.5% provides programming to improve the 2014-15 400 15.0% academic achievement of all students. Student Data Attendance Rate District-wide, the attendance rate for 2018-19: Attendance Center 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 Atall School 96.28% 96.58% 96.42% 96.59% 97.26% Elm Springs School 94.53% 95.53% 94.20% 95.60% 96.95% Enning/Union Center School 95.98% 96.62% 96.32% 96.94% 95.94% Hereford School 96.50% 96.00% 96.96% 96.84% 95.82% Opal School 97.57% 96.03% 96.40% 97.16% 95.76% Piedmont Valley Elementary 95.65% 96.27% 95.98% 96.24% 96.31% Stagebarn Middle School 95.66% NA NA NA NA Sturgis Brown High School 93.80% 93.29% 92.95% 92.48% 92.50% Sturgis Elementary 94.86% 95.03% 95.19% 95.61% 95.50% Sturgis Intermediate 96.24% 94.92% NA NA NA Sturgis Williams Middle School 93.68% 93.94% 94.38% 95.39% 95.11% Whitewood Elementary 95.01% 95.97% 96.04% 96.12% 95.34% Students Eligible for Free and Reduced School 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 Piedmont Valley Elementary 27% 28% 31% 31% 36% Stagebarn MS 27% NA NA NA NA Sturgis Brown High School 27% 29% 33% 34% 43% Sturgis Elementary 40% 38% 46% 49% 50% Sturgis Williams MS 39% 36% 39% 42% 47% Sturgis Intermediate 40% 46% 54% NA NA Whitewood Elementary 43% 46% 54% 58% 61% *Based on in-district enrollment only

Athletic Participation Students Dropout Rate Females……….………………..198 Males………….……….………..208 2018-19: Not available Transfer Students…………..….…0 2017-18: 0.75% Foreign Exchange Students…….2 2016-17: 1.02% MS Students in HS Athletics…..22 2015-16: 1.04% 2014-15: 1.77% Fine Arts Participation Females……….……………….211 Homeless Students 2018-19: 38 Males………….……….……….102 2017-18: 33 Transfer Students…………….….0 2016-17: 45 Foreign Exchange Students….…0 2015-16: 36 Student Data Activities

3 Club Sports (softball, rodeo and baseball) 15 Sanctioned high school sports (football, boys/girls cross country, competitive dance and cheer, volleyball, boys/girls golf, boys/girls basketball, wrestling, boys/girls track, and boys/girls soccer) 3 Activities Directors (1 HS/2 MS) 59 Middle school coaches/advisers 62 Middle School Home Activities 107 Middle School Away Activities 48 High School Coaches/Advisors 173 High School Home Activities 175 High School Away Activities

Ethnicity 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 American Indian or Alaskan Native 3.43% (99) 4.17% (118) 4.13% (117) 3.98% (107) 3.44% (91) Asian .42% (12) .32% (9) .32% (9) .37% (10) .46% (12) Hispanic 4.19% (121) 4.15% (117) 3.78% (107) 3.69% (99) 3.44% (91) Black, not Hispanic .8% (23) .57% (16) .64% (18) .67% (18) .79% (21) 86.59% 86.69% 87.29% 87.79% 88.35% White, not Hispanic (2,499) (2,449) (2,473) (2,358) (2,334) Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander .10% (3) .03% (1) .03% (1) .04% (1) .08% (2) Two or More Races 4.46% (129) 4.07% (115) 3.81% (108) 3.46% (93) 3.44% (91)

Post High School Plans

Prior to the end of the school year, 100% of the 121 Graduation Rate graduates at Sturgis Brown High School completed an exit survey, which covered a range of topics Meade including plans following graduation. The following School School South are the students’ post high school plans: Year District Dakota 2018-19 90.00% 90.00% • College/University 58% 2017-18 81.00% 84.00% • Work 15% 2016-17 88.10% 83.74% • Vocational/Technical School 16% 2015-16 88.15% 83.0% • Military 9% • Undecided 2% 2014-15 88.80% 84.0% Student Data American College Test (ACT)

School Year Meade School District Composite Score South Dakota Composite Score 2018-19 23 22 2017-18 22.9 21.9 2016-17 22.1 21.8 2015-16 21.3 21.9 2014-15 21.6 21.8

Smarter Balanced Achievement Levels Level 4: The student has exceeded the achievement standard and demonstrates advanced progress toward mastery of the knowledge and skills in English language arts/literacy or mathematics. Level 3: The student has met the achievement standards and demonstrates progress toward mastery of the knowledge and skills in English language arts/literacy or mathematics. Level 2: The student has nearly met the achievement and may require further development to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in English language arts/literacy or mathematics. Level 1: The student has not met the achievement standard and needs substantial improvement to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in English language arts/literacy or mathematics.

District Smarter Balanced ELA Results 5-Year Comparison

0 20 40 60 80 100 3rd Grade 2015 3rd Grade 2017 3rd Grade 2019 4th Grade 2015 4th Grade 2017 4th Grade 2019 5th Grade 2015 5th Grade 2017 5th Grade 2019 6th Grade 2015 6th Grade 2017 6th Grade 2019 7th Grade 2015 7th Grade 2017 7th Grade 2019 8th Grade 2015 8th Grade 2017 8th Grade 2019 11th Grade 2015 11th Grade 2017 11th Grade 2019

Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 AdvancED Accreditation

In January 2017, Meade School District hosted its site visit for its accreditation process through AdvancED, the largest community of education professionals that conducts rigorous, on-site external reviews of K-12 schools and school systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.

The external review team used the set of Standard for Quality as they examined district and building documents (policies, procedures, and plans), interviewed parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and board members, and visited several classrooms.

Teaching and Learning Impact: Student performance results • Instructional quality • Learner and family engagement • Support services for student learning • Curriculum quality and efficacy • College and career readiness data

AdvancED® Findings Powerful Practice:

1. Meade School District has developed and implemented a comprehensive process that drives a powerful staff development program. 2. Career and Technical Education programs provide students with relevant learning experiences that promote success beyond high school and creates unique opportunities for community involvement.

AdvancED® Findings Improvement Priority:

1. Develop and apply a process to ensure curriculum across grade levels and subjects is aligned vertically and horizontally. 2. Research and implement instructional strategies district wide to ensure common instructional language is used and understood by all stakeholders. 3. Increase the capacity for professional and support staff to independently interpret and effectively utilize student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.

Leadership Capacity: Institutional purpose and direction • Governance and leadership effectiveness• Stakeholder engagement • Improvement capacity • Results

AdvancED® Findings Powerful Practice:

1. Throughout Meade School District, there is a strong commitment to equity and support which contributes to a positive culture that is evident at every level from the governing board to the students 2. Meade School District leaders engage stakeholders, utilize shared leadership and foster collaboration to promote student learning and staff success.

AdvancED Accreditation

AdvancED® Findings Improvement Priority:

1. Develop and utilize a framework for continuous improvement that includes comprehensive school-level plans that align to the district strategic plan and include student achievement measures and a process for communicating results to stakeholders.

Resource Utilization: Allocation and use of resources • Equity of resource distribution to need • Level and sustainability of resources • Long range capital and resource planning effectiveness

AdvancED® Findings Powerful Practice:

1. Meade School District has a comprehensive process to coordinate, monitor and evaluate learning and support services for all students to meet their academic, physical, social and emotional needs. 2. Meade School District has demonstrated an on-going commitment to providing a comprehensive technology infrastructure that supports the needs of staff and students throughout the district.

AdvancED® Conclusions Index of Education Quality:

1. Impact of teaching and learning on student performance. 2. Capacity of leadership to guide and ensure effectiveness in carrying out strategic direction of institution. 3. Utilization of resources to meet diverse needs of students and institution. 4. Use as a tool for formative analysis and continuous improvement. 5. Connection for the conditions, processes, and practices to evidence including student performance. 6.

Food Service Percentage of Children Eligible to Eat Average Daily Participation • Free Meals………………………….. 25% • Whitewood Elementary……….…..….80% • Reduced Price Meals………………...8% • SWMS………………………….….….. 71% • Full Price Meals……………..……… 67% • Sturgis Elementary…………….…….. 66% • Piedmont Valley Elementary….…….. 62% Cost of Meals • Stagebarn Middle School……….….…66% • SBHS…………………….……….…...* 58% • Breakfast: Students, $1.90; Adults, $2.15 • Lunch: Students, $2.85; $3.00 *The a la carte option at SBHS is not figured in (HS) Adults, $3.65 the meal participation. • Reduced price for breakfast: 30¢ • Reduced price for lunch: 40¢

Breakfast and Lunch Participation

Year Full Price Meals Reduced Price Meals Free Meals Total Meals Served 2018-19 20,974 (breakfast) 8,946 (breakfast) 38,208 (breakfast) 68,128 (breakfast) 166,593 (lunch) 28,157 (lunch) 88,078 (lunch) 282,838 (lunch) 2017-18 15,012 (breakfast) 8,780 (breakfast) 37,624 (breakfast) 61,416 (breakfast) 154,724 (lunch) 31,157 (lunch) 94,814 (lunch) 280,695 (lunch) 2016-17 21,031 (breakfast) 10,299 (breakfast) 41,376 (breakfast) 72,706 (breakfast) 153,518 (lunch) 36,786 (lunch) 97,523 (lunch) 287,827 (lunch) 2015-16 14,072 (breakfast) 10,624 (breakfast) 38,829 (breakfast) 63,525 (breakfast) 144,686 (lunch) 38,146 (lunch) 98,492 (lunch) 281,324 (lunch) 2014-15 12,955 (breakfast) 9,475 (breakfast) 42,149 (breakfast) 64,579 (breakfast) 142,191 (lunch) 34,175 (lunch) 102,207 (lunch) 278,573 (lunch) 2013-14 11,109 (breakfast) 8,751 (breakfast) 39,623 (breakfast) 59,483 (breakfast) 137,845 (lunch) 40,608 (lunch) 100,033 (lunch) 278,486 (lunch) 2012-13 14,087 (breakfast) 8,266 (breakfast) 39,587 (breakfast) 61,940 (breakfast) 133,900 (lunch) 34,331 (lunch) 100,227 (lunch) 268,458 (lunch)

Food Service Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program A total of $46,682.29 was spent during the 2018-19 school year on fruits and vegetables for the students attending Sturgis Elementary, Sturgis Intermediate, and Whitewood Elementary School through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. The program is designed to provide fresh fruits and vegetables free of charge during the school day to all children who are enrolled in participating schools. The purpose of the program is to expand and increase the variety and amount of fruits and vegetables that children experience and consume while emphasizing long-term goals of healthy eating habits and reducing childhood obesity. The district receives a set amount of money per enrolled child to buy, prepare and serve the fresh fruits and vegetables. The food must be fresh, not canned, frozen or mixed with other foods, and must be served as a snack during the school day rather than as part of the regular meal service. Sturgis and Whitewood Elementary Schools have participated in the program for nine years. Schools are selected for the program through a competitive grant process. The following are examples of items purchased with the money: Grapes, Cantaloupe, Honey Dew Melons, Watermelon, Mangos, Avocados, Grape Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Plums and Apples.

Sturgis Elementary offered a summer food service program again over the summer. This federally funded lunch was offered, Monday through Friday, and was free to students 18 years of age and under regardless of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

This is the fourth year that the district has qualified for the summer food service program.

Children Adults Revenue Summer 2019 4,511 324 $19,414.61 Summer 2018 5,024 225 $19,706.64 Summer 2017 5,697 301 $21,833.75 Summer 2016 5,980 325 $22,395.51

Personnel

Personnel for 2018-19 (Full and Part-Time) MA +36 Teachers 212 9% Principals, Administrators 12 MA +12 Level of Education 5% MA +24 Business Manager 1 BA 4% BA Superintendent 1 34% BA +12 Professional/Technical 6 BA +24 BA +12 MA Nurses 3 5% MA 23% Paraprofessionals, Tutors 52 MA +12 BA +24 Custodians, Maintenance 29 20% MA +24 Lunchroom, Cooks 32 MA +36 Administrative Assistants 20

Total Personnel 368

Percent of Highly Qualified Teachers

The federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act calls for teachers (both regular and special education) of core academic subjects to be highly qualified. Core subjects include English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, civics and government, foreign languages, art, economics, history and geography. A highly qualified teacher, as defined by the Act, has full certification, a bachelor’s degree and demonstrates competence in subject knowledge and teaching.

Percent of Highly Qualified Teachers: 2018-19…..…94% 2017-18...... 100% 2014-15….99.01% 2016-17…....98.21% 2013-14…....98.5% 2015-16…....98.54%

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Certificated Administrators Support Staff

Significant Events Sturgis Elementary: Student Council organized a food drive for the Kiwanis Pantry prior to the holidays. In addition, the group is working on a welcome video with information about our school to send out to all new families on School Messenger at the beginning of the year.

Fourth Grade Spelling Bee Winners: Olivia Vliem, Jaxon Dodson, and Giada Petrick competed in the regional spelling bee.

Fourth Grader, Emilie Reedy, qualified for the South Dakota GeoBee held at at Northern State University in Aberdeen.

Whitewood Elementary: Robot Club continues at Whitewood. Mr. Jones, the fourth grade teacher at Whitewood, has been offering this opportunity to students in grade 3-5 for the past two years. The students experience robots, coding, drones, and ozobots. Mr. Jones got these for the students through some small grant opportunities.

The DARE graduation for the Whitewood fifth grade students was held on Thursday, November 29. Amy Brandner won a bicycle for the winning essay. Sarah Bestgen and Brooklyn Baird received a monetary award for their essays. Brooklyn Baird received a monetary award for her DARE poster. Two other bicycles were given away along with other prizes. We want to thank the Whitewood Police Department for their support of the DARE Program and for the many individuals and businesses in the Whitewood community for their support and donations. The fifth grade also decorated a tree for the Whitewood Tree Auction and will have a DARE float in the Whitewood Parade of Lights.

The Whitewood students attended the Cultural Kaleidoscope on Russia that was sponsored by the Sturgis Arts Council. They learned about Russian people, history, culture, and music. Just ask them how to say some Russian words!

Rural Schools: Hereford eighth graders hosted a wax museum and became local experts on people, events, and artifacts from the Early Americas period. They invited people from the surrounding community, and each student created an exhibit where they shared the ancient history of our continent and dressed up like archeologists or people of the times.

Hereford welcomed back the scientists from the University of California Riverside and the University of Minnesota. They are doing a joint geological study of the Black Hills and last fall the school students helped install a seismometer. This fall the scientists came and shared some of their data. In that data, the students saw the waves that the seismometer located near Hereford picked up from the February 2018 earthquake in Peru! During their time, the scientists shared with the students some more information on plate tectonics and how they can create earthquakes and volcanoes. They even showed the students the different kind of plate boundaries on Google Earth as well as recent earthquake readings on the IRIS website.

Kim Smiley, teacher of grades 6-7-8 at Union Center, received a West River Grant amount to fund a class research project about the Boeing Dispatch Center that was housed at Union Center during the installation of the missile sites in the rural area from 1962-1963. She plans to use the funds awarded toward the research process and publication of a book.

Enning-Union Center grades 4-8th learned about how clouds form and how temperature affects air pressure from meteorologist Ethan Emery from KOTA. The Elm Springs students visited the Sanford Lab in Lead and saw how the lab allows scientists to conduct experiments below ground level.

Rural eighth grade students visited the capitol in Pierre. Students attended a legislative session and visited with Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden. Significant Events

Sturgis Williams Middle School & Sturgis Intermediate: Hollie Strand, Computer Forensic Examiner from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office spoke to our students 5th through 8th grade at Sturgis Williams Middle School. She provided the students a glimpse into the cyber-world, navigation of the net, digital footprint, cyber- crime and what they should share on social media and what they should keep private.

Middle School students will travel to Fort Meade to learn about the “Day in the Life of a Solider”. The students experience activities such as marching with their platoon, running an obstacle course or tasting MRE, engineering equipment, OCIE gear and many more.

“SWMS Be the Change” is up and running again this year - A continuation of our Challenge Day event in January of 2018. This year, students will focus on spreading kindness, making a difference in others’ lives (peers, teachers, community members, etc.), and making a difference in the Sturgis community. Some upcoming events planned are Go Gold celebrations, volunteering at our local animal shelter, and creating a welcome committee for students new to our school this school year.

During November, the Student Council made blankets for the Women’s Shelter and the hospital. The students collected food to create Thanksgiving baskets for families in our community. They were able to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 37 local families. The donations were so generous this year we have enough food left to provide Christmas dinner for 22 additional families. They raised funds through a Penny War and received a $300 donation from the Northern Hills FOP to purchase Christmas gifts for children in our school.

Stagebarn Middle School: Food Baskets: The student council did a food drive to help put together full meal baskets for Thanksgiving. Staff and students contributed enough food to donate 18 baskets to local families with some left over to donate to the food bank.

Dad’s Breakfast: The Stagebarn Middle School PTA hosted a Dads and Grandpas breakfast at the middle school. Students brought their Dads and/or Grandpas to school where the PTA provided doughnuts and coffee. Over 80 adults attended the breakfast.

Piedmont Valley Elementary: Science & Robotics Night: On October 25th we had our second annual Science & Robotics Night at Piedmont Valley Elementary. One area that we are trying to grow in is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and we believe this event supports that initiative. Science & Robotics Night was very well received!

Veterans Day Program: On Nov. 12th Piedmont Valley Elementary hosted their annual Veterans Day Program. Veteran Ron McLaughlin, who is a local Pastor and High School Football Coach, will be our guest speaker. We are excited and looking forward to this great event.

Staff Book Study: On Nov. 29th we conducted our first book study regarding best teaching practices. Piedmont Valley Elementary is reviewing the book “Inevitable, Mass Customized Learning” and looking at various best practices in the classroom. Teacher leaders will be studying these practices and then at the end of the book study will report out to their grade levels. It is our hope that through the review of teaching practices we will strengthen the education that our students receive at Piedmont Valley Elementary.

Scripps Spelling Bee All School Finalists: On Dec. 6th Piedmont Valley Elementary hosted the annual Scripps Spelling Bee All School Finals. This is always an exciting event as students get to show off their spelling skills in front of the student body. This year’s top three finishers are as follows: (1) Isaac Tweedy, (2) Charlie Knutson, (3) Brinna Sheldon.

National Geography Bee All School Finalists: On Dec. 17th Piedmont Valley Elementary hosted the annual Geography Bee All School Finals. Just like the Spelling Bee the students get excited and nervous to show their geography bee knowledge in front of their classmates. This year’s top three finalists: (1) Gavan Novotny, (2) Carson Hautala, (3) Shilo Williamson. Significant Events SBHS: The South Dakota High School Activities Association Academic Achievement Team Award program is designed to recognize varsity athletic teams and fine arts groups for their academic excellence. The Academic Team Award Program recognizes varsity athletic teams and Fine Arts groups that achieve a combined grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The following Sturgis Brown High School teams are recipients of the award for the 2018-19 school year:

Girls Basketball Cheerleaders Girls Basketball Team Newspaper Boys Basketball Cheerleaders Boys Basketball Team Student Council One-Act Play Girls Golf Yearbook Debate & Individual Events Girls Track & Field Team

Accomplishments from the Sturgis Brown High School Activities Department: State track results: • CHAMPION: Ethan Brenneman, boys 800 meter run • CHAMPION: 1600 Sprint Medley relay team of Trevor Christman, Casey Taul, Jared Sailer and Ethan Brenneman. • 2nd place: Gavin West, 110 hurdles • 2nd place: 4x800 relay team of Traeton Monahan, Jared Sailer, Brady Buchholz and Ethan Brenneman • 4th place: Olivia Jolley, high jump Wrestling results • 3rd place: Kaden Olson, 106 lbs. • 3rd place: Jacob Wood, 120 lbs. Honor Roll: • One-hundred sixteen (116) of 665 students (17%) earned the Merit Honor Roll, which means they earned a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 during the 1st semester. • Two hundred twenty-four (224) of 665 students (34%) earned the High Honor Roll, which means they earned a GPA above a 3.5 during the 1st semester. • One-hundred nine (109) of 643 students (17%) earned the Merit Honor Roll, which means they earned a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 during the 2nd semester. • Two-hundred thirteen (213) out of 643 students (33%) earned the High Honor Roll, which means they earned a GPA above a 3.5 during the 2nd semester. Other Events: • The Associated School Boards of South Dakota honored Madison Kreutz and Dominic Oedekoven for their Academic Achievement. • Senior Three (3) Sport Athletes were Olivia Jolley, Cassidy Jorensen, Alec Keffeler, Carl Nash, Cedrick Stabber, Gavin West, Adrian Budino Martinez and Oskar Voslund. • Cassidy Jorensen, Alec Keffler and Gavin West joined an elite group of 194 SBHS athletes that since 1976 have earned the White Letter Honor Athlete Award. • Speech and Debate team members Skyler Eisenbraun and Taylor Tobias qualified for Nationals in Original Oratory. Ryan Conover was the first alternative in Informative Speaking. • Twelve choir students represented SBHS at the All-State Chorus in October. Joining nearly 1000 singers and the All-State Orchestra for a concert in Rapid City. They are: Sopranos: Maddie Johnson, Paige Jensen and Marguerite Reeve. Altos: Joan Knutson, Elise Christian and Ashley Schulz. Tenors: Carl Nash, Dalton Fox, Zyairr Johnson-Landoll. Bass: Levi O’Dell, Layne Matthew, and Owen Hoops. • Dalton Fox scored in the top one percent of all MathCON participants nationwide and was a national MathCON qualifier. • The West River Math Contest, which is a math competition put on by the math department at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD, had its annual contest. 42 SBHS students competed in different subject areas with Maddie Kreutz placing 4th in the Advanced Math portions. • Girls State participants from SBHS were Vanessa Stein, Madison Witt, Madison Johnson, Anna Hale, and Cassidy Jorensen. • Boys State participants during the summer of 2017 were Ethan Brenneman, Zyairr Johnson-Landoll, Tanner Geil, Maximum Werlinger, and Mitchell Knutson.

Community Partners Meade School District has continued to have the Just for Looks, Sturgis Elementary School, wonderful community support. This support Sturgis Williams Middle School, Cheryle contributes to the students’ educational success Rieniets-Black Hills VAMC, Ken Meirose-Black and adds value to the quality of their learning Hills Energy, Alenda Derby-Sturgis Regional environment. Meade School District recognizes Hospital, Ginger Chord-Sturgis Regional the following community partners. Hospital, Barb Reimer-First Interstate Bank, Darrel Hatzenbuhler-Sturgis Police Department, Junior Achievement: Rainee Curtis-Sturgis Area Chamber of A non-profit, national program, Junior Commerce, and Michelle Grosek-Sturgis Center Achievement collaborates with Meade School for the Arts. District to provide innovative, hands-on lesson plans. The program is offered at no cost to the Reverse Career Fair Partners: school district and is taught by volunteers who Sturgis Economic Development Corporation, share their work and life experiences, helping Bar-Sto Precision Machine, Horizon Machine, students understand how education influences HiQual Livestock Equipment, Landsport DBA their future and the role of ethics in both their Advanced Aluminum, and Rasmassen school life and business dealings. Mechanical.

Parent Involvement: Career Fair Partners: Research shows there is a direct link between Southeast Technical Institute, Black Hills Beauty parental involvement and improved student College, Bad Cat Tattoo, T&M Studio, US Marine performance. Thank you to the following parent Corp, US Navy, Sturgis Public Library, Black organizations for enriching students’ Hills Funeral Home, Sturgis Police Department, involvement in extracurricular activities and their Sturgis Ambulance, Meade County Dispatch, educational experience: Piedmont Valley PTA, Juvenile Services Center, Black Hills VAMC Rural PTO, Scooper Booster Club, Sturgis Pharmacy, Black Hills VAMC Nursing Staff, Elementary PTA, Sturgis Quarterback Club and Black Hills VAMC Ed/Simulation, Black Hills Whitewood PTO. VAMC Public Affairs/Web Design, US Forest Service, Mitchel Technical Institute Nursing/LPN Youth Internship Business Partners: Program, Lake are Technical Institute, Black Black Hills Energy, Sturgis/Meade County Hills State University, Sturgis Center for the Arts, Animal Shelter, Black Hills VA Health Care Black Hills Special Services Coop, US Air Force, Network/Radiology, Loftus Dental, Gateway SD Army National Guard, Jeff Ward-Meade Autoplex, Sturgis Regional Hospital Dietetics School District, SD Game, Fish & Parks, Sturgis and Nutrition, Sturgis Police Department, Meade Fire Department, Meade County Jail, Meade County Register of Deeds, Sturgis Williams County Sheriff, SD Department of Corrections, Middle School staff: William Carpenter, Elizabeth Black Hills VAMC Nutrition, Black Hills VAMC Johnson, Kristi Cammack, Sturgis Elementary Ed/Nursing, Black Hills VAMC Physical Therapy, staff: Amara Stanley and Nicole Lawrence, DC Booth Fish Hatchery, Western Nebraska Sturgis Brown High School: Sage Robinson- Community College, Loftus Dental, Massa Berry Miller, Sturgis Regional Hospital Long-Term Clinic PA and RN, Sturgis Regional Hospital Care Unit, Black Hills VA Health Care RN/CAN/LPN. Sturgis Regional Hospital Rehab Network/Lab & Pathology, Northern Hills Services Dept., USD, SDSU West River Nursing Veterinary Clinic, Black Hills VA Health Care Program, Chadron State College, Mitchell Network/Physical Therapy, Rene Hymans-PC Technical Institute SCADA, SD Department of Law Office, Black Hills Family) Practice, Rocking Labor, First Interstate Bank, Bear Butte Tree Floral & Gifts, SOAR Physical Therapy, Gardens, Farm Service Agency, Indian Sturgis: Ambulance Service, City Parks Community Partners Department, Community Center, Fire and Police Departments, Human Resources and Public Motorcycle, Legend Cycles, Trail King, Mitchell Library, Common Cents, Compass Point, Technical Institute, Power Line, Mitchell Curves, Dairy Queen, Desaree & Co., Dakota Technical Institute Power Sports, VAST, Muth Arms/Remington, Dakota Kustom Coating, Electric, SD Associated General Contractors, Domino's Pizza, Envy Salon, FAA, Farm Service Western Dakota Tech General Education, Agency, First Interstate Bank, First National Western Dakota Tech Admissions, Western Bank, First Presbyterian Church, Flowers by Dakota Tech Accounting & Business, Western Rose, Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Services, Full Dakota Tech Electrical Trades, Western Dakota Throttle (Michael Ballard), Goebel Chiropractic, Tech Fire Science, Western Nebraska Grace Lutheran Church, Grocery Mart, Harley Community College Jet Engine, Mitchell Davidson, Hersruds of Sturgis, Holiday Inn Technical Institute Wind Turbine Program, KLJ Express, Horizon Machine, Hot Leathers, Indian Engineering, SDSMT Admissions, Sanford Lab, Motorcycle, Johnson Real Estate, KBHB, Sturgis Regional Hospital Lab/Ops, Sturgis Kickstart, Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Kiwanis, Regional Hospital Imaging Department, USD Knights of Columbus, Lazelle LeSalon, Legend School of Nursing, SDSU, SDSU West River Ag Air Suspension, Lions Club, Loftus Dental, Loud Center, Mitchell Technical Institute Accounting & American, Lynn's Dakotamart, Masonic Lodge Business Management, Mitchell Technical #47, Massa Berry Regional Medical Clinic, Institute Electrical Construction, Wells Fargo McDonalds, Meade County Sheriff's Office and Bank, Northern Hills Veterinary Clinic, Natural Jail, Meade County 4-H, Meade County Times- Resource Conservation Service, FAA, TSC, Tribune, Mr. Movies, Natural Resources GenPro, Mitchell Technical Institute Conservation Services, Northern Hills Eye Care, Welding/Manufacturing, Mitchell Technical Northern Hills Federal Credit Union, Northern Institute Admissions, Black Hills Energy, MDU, Hills Vet Clinic, Oasis, Optimist Club, Papa Butler Cat, Western Dakota Tech Pharmacy, Johns, P.E.O. Chapters AY & CN, Pioneer Bank Western Dakota Tech Precision Machining, and Trust, Pizza Hut, Pizza Ranch, Prairie Western Dakota Tech Corporate Industries, Properties Unlimited, Realtors for Education/CDL, Western Dakota Tech CAD, Kids, Richter Tire & Exhaust, Rockingtree, Western Dakota Tech Health Rushmore Office and Supply, Schneider Dental, Information/coding, Mitchell Technical Institute Scott Peterson Motors, Shopko, State Farm CDL Simulator, Mitchell Technical Institute Insurance, S.D. Game, Fish and Parks, S.D. Precision Ag Program, RESPEC Engineering, Highway Patrol, S.D. National Guard, S.D. and SDSMT Geological Engineering. Department of Health, Sturgis Area After School

Program, Sturgis Area Arts Council, Sturgis Area Whether donating for a student backpack Chamber of Commerce, Sturgis Area Child program, giving free bikes to students who have Protection Team, Sturgis Center for the Arts, perfect attendance or sharing talents, many Sturgis Coffee Company, Sturgis Economic businesses, civic organizations, government Development Corporation, Sturgis Medical entities and individuals are valuable and Center, Sturgis Physical Therapy, Sturgis Photo important community partners of the schools. and Gifts, Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation, The follow­ing is a listing of those partners. Sturgis Regional Hospital, Sturgis Wine

Company, Subway, T &M Studio, Taco Johns, Sturgis: The Knuckle, Toms Ts, Unified Judicial System, Action for the Betterment of the Community United Way, UPS, Wells Fargo Bank and Committee, Bar-Sto Precision, Bear Butte Wesleyan Church. Gardens, Black Hills Funeral Home, Black Hills

Manufacturing Services, Inc., Black Hills Energy, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, Black Hills VA Medical Center Fort Meade, Boulder Canyon Country Club, Brosz Engineering, Buffalo Chip Campground, Burger King, City of

Whitewood: Fire and Police Departments and Community Partners Public Library, Culvers, Deadwood Lodge, Deadwood Gulch, 8-10 Club, Hideaway Piedmont, Black Hawk, Summerset, Rapid Restaurant, Immanuel Lutheran Church, MDU, City: American Family Insurance, American Salvation Army of the Northern Hills, Sanford Legion Auxiliary, Black Hills Federal Credit Underground Lab, S.D. Department of Labor, Union, Flex Fitness, Foothills Community Baptist U.S. Forest Service, WalMart and Whitewood Church, Foothills Kiwanis Club, Grace United Plaza. Methodist Church, Hills view E Free Church,

Kaski Construction, Northern Hills Realtors for Kids, Papa John’s Elk Creek Valley Market, Other Locations: Black Hills Playhouse Dakota Players, Piedmont Valley Elementary PTA, Piedmont Cammack Ranch Supply, Central Meade County Valley Lions Club, Real Deal Active Wear, Community Center, Delta Dental, Lake Area Twisted Canyon Crossfit, The Pit Stop, Water Technical Institute, Mitchell Technical Institute, Works, Bridger Steel, Bright Beginnings, S.D. Department of Corrections, S.D. School for Culvers, Frontier Stone Company, Haggar’s, the Deaf, S.D.S.U., Southeast Technical Piedmont Valley Lutheran Church, Pizza Hut, Institute, Trail King Industries, U.S.D., Western Side Rite. Nebraska Community College. Whitewood, Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish: A&J Supply, Black Hills State University, City of

2018-19 School Board

Address Email Chowen Dennis 8917 Ridge Trail [email protected] Sturgis, SD 57785 School Board President Konst Tracy 12681 Ruger Road [email protected] Whitewood, SD 57793 Mack Courtney 2003 Florence Way [email protected] Sturgis, SD 57785 Nachtigall John 23178 Little Alkali Road [email protected] Owanka, SD 57767 Spring Lee 16618 Chalk Butte Road [email protected] Union Center, SD 57787 Urbaniak Joseph 18824 Fairpoint Road [email protected] Union Center, SD 57787 School Board Vice President Vig JT 17747 Opal Road [email protected] Opal, SD 57758 Weber Cody PO Box 820 [email protected] Sturgis, SD 57785 Wheeler Charlie 14950 West Hills View Drive [email protected] Piedmont, SD 57769

Superintendent & Business Office

Jeff Simmons, Superintendent……………………………... (605) 347-2523, ext. 3506 Brett Burditt, Business Manager…………………………… (605) 347-2523, ext. 3501 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 Toll-free # 1-877-522-6251 Sturgis Brown High School Pete Wilson, Principal………………...…………………..… (605) 347-2686, ext. 2403 Joe Williams, Assistant Principal…….……….……..…..… (605) 347-2686, ext. 2405 Todd Palmer, Activities Director……………….………………..…….…(605) 347-4487 Academy Office……………………………………………………..…….(605) 347-9349 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD 57785 Toll-free # 1-888-568-3514

Sturgis Williams Middle School

Chad Hedderman, Principal………………………………... (605) 347-5232, ext. 3012 Amanda Christensen, Assistant Principal……………….. (605) 347-2523, ext. 3013 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 Toll-free # 1-877-567-8274 Stagebarn Middle School

David Olson, Principal…………………………….………... (605) 787-4172, ext. 6304 12500 Sturgis Road, Summerset, SD 57769 Sturgis Intermediate Chad Hedderman, Principal………………………………... (605) 347-5232, ext. 3012 Amanda Christensen, Assistant Principal………..……….. (605) 347-2523, ext. 3013 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

Sturgis Elementary Chantal Ligtenberg, Principal.…………………….………... (605) 347-2386, ext. 4102 Amanda Christensen, Assistant Principal….……………… (605) 347-2523, ext. 4103 1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, SD 57785

Piedmont Valley Elementary

Ethan Dschaak, Principal…………………………………... (605) 787-5295, ext. 6004 16159 Second Street, PO Box 90, Piedmont, SD 57769 Whitewood Elementary Brittan Porterfield, Principal…..…………………..………... (605) 269-2264, ext. 7012 603 Garfield, Whitewood, SD 57793

Rural Schools Brittan Porterfield, Principal…..………..………….…..… Rural Office (605) 985-5532 Atall, 16375 Atall Road, Union Center, SD 57787……………..……. (605) 985-5916 Elm Springs, 21309 Elms Springs Road, Wasta, SD 57787…..….. (605) 798-2492 Hereford, 15998 Cross S. Road, Hereford, SD 57785………..……. (605) 985-5380 Opal, 18010 Opal Road, Opal, SD 57765…………………….……… (605) 748-2426 CMCS, 19625 Ball Field Road, Union Center, SD 57787…….…….. (605) 985-5532

Buildings & Grounds Todd Battles, Supervisor…….…………….…….………... (605) 347-2523, ext. 3506 12940 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD 57785 Curriculum & Technology Jeff Ward, Director………………...…………………….… (605) 347-4454, ext. 3600 12930 E. Highway 34, Sturgis, SD 57785 Food Service

Rhonda Ramsdell, Director………………………..……... (605) 347-3601, ext. 4322 1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 Special Services Chrissy Peterson, Director…………………….…………... (605) 347-2523, ext. 3701 Deb Wilburn, Assistant Director.………………………….. (605) 347-2523, ext. 3702 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 Nurses’ Office 1121 Ball Park Road, Sturgis, SD 57785 …………………………….. (605) 347-2610 Harlow’s Nancy Crowhurst, Transportation Manager.…………………………... (605) 347-5066 2237 West Sherman, Sturgis, SD 57785 Woodle Field 600 Woodland Drive, Sturgis, SD 57785……………………………... (605) 347-2003