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FCCLA Member Offers Strategies
STURGIS, S.D.—On October 12, SBHS FCCLA member Trinity Smith (11) shared mental health coping mechanisms with Sturgis Williams Middle School 8th grade athletes. Keeping a balance for students can be challenging, which is why Smith chose to explain ways to manage time...
Comfort, Care Focus for FCCLA Group
STURGIS, S.D.—FCCLA Members organized a teddy bear toss and wellness bags to help their community. Juniors Nellie Wetsit, Paige Gorczewski and Zara Wallace (11) hosted the events during the months of January and February 2024. Wallace said they “wanted to help people...
Keeping Track: Sturgis Early Bird Meet
Ryan Heinert, staff At the March 28 Sturgis Early Bird Meet held at Woodle Field, twelve teams from West River showed up to compete as track season got underway. Teams included Belle Fourche, Custer, Douglas, Hill City, Hot Springs, Lakota Tech, Lead-Deadwood, Rapid...
Sharing About, Encouraged
FCCLA members organized a non-perishable item drive for the area food pantry.
Familiar Face Offers Inspiration
Kayli Dahl, staff “We cannot thank him enough for his dedication and skill in providing us with these priceless memories,” SBHS instructor Shannah Dschaak said. Community member Tim Potts has made a huge impact on numerous people. His illuminating grin shines on...
FCCLA Members Promote Mental Health Awareness
On Jan. 17 in math instructor Dan Skinner’s classroom at Sturgis Williams Middle School, FCCLA members Avery Fogelman (11), Nellie Wetsit (10) and Taylor Keyes (10) talk with eighth graders about mental health. Creation and implementation of this project was to inform, help and promote open communication about the topic.