Meade Rural Schools 46-1

09/05/2026

❤️A favorite Hereford community tradition is riding to school on the first day!
🐴 There’s no better way to kick off a new year at our little country school. We’re especially excited to welcome three new students to the Hereford Elementary family!
📚Wishing all of our students and teachers a wonderful year filled with learning, laughter, and great memories!

08/31/2026

No School - Labor Day

There will be no school for staff and students Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7, 2026...

08/28/2026

Special School Board Meeting - Study Session & Work Retreat

A Special School Board Meeting - Study Session & Work Retreat is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2...

08/26/2026

Did you know that developmental screening can help identify areas where your child may need additional support before starting school?

Schedule your Birth to 4 Preschool Screening for your child this Fall by calling the Special Services Department at (605) 347-4770 or email [email protected]!

🏫 Sturgis Williams Middle School
🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

🏫 Piedmont Valley Elementary School
🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

08/21/2026

📚 Summer is coming to an end, and we are almost back to school!

🍎As we get ready for an exciting 2026–2027 school year, please take a moment to complete our Student Health Form. We update this form every year to help keep your student’s health and wellness a priority. If you have already completed the 2026–2027 Student Health Form, you do not need to fill it out again.
https://meadeschools.com/student-health-information-form/

💻 Technology Agreement: All incoming Kindergarten students and new-to-the-district students in Kindergarten through 8th grade must also complete our Technology Agreement Form. If your student has already completed the form, there is no need to complete it again.
https://meadeschools.com/technology-use-agreements/

💻 5th-8th grade students will need to pay a $25 tech fee OR fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch form to take their device home.*This does not need to be done if you do not want your student to take their device home.
https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

🍏 ClassDojo is a FREE app that will be our all-rural primary form of communication. It’s the best way to stay in the loop with all the happenings in our rural schools! All school events, newsletters, reminders, and important updates will be posted in ClassDojo. Teachers will also use Dojo to share classroom updates. Please join using this link...
https://home.classdojo.com/ #/schoolInvite/?s=5e7fb76204c967fcea962f8f&attribution=school_link

🍎 Free & Reduced Lunch: Even if you know you do not qualify, completing the form helps our school!
https://linqconnect.com/main

📄 All New Students: All new students must provide a copy of their birth certificate and immunization records. If your student is new to the Rural Meade schools and you have not yet provided these documents, please stop by the office during Open House or email them to [email protected].

🏫 Rural Open Houses
📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

Open House is a great opportunity to meet our wonderful teachers, check out your classroom, and get familiar with the building before school starts!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and having a great 2026–2027 school year! 💙📚🍎

08/13/2026

🎒 Welcome Back to School! 📚✨ We’re excited to welcome students and families back for a new school year! Our first day of school is Thursday, August 27! Get ready for a usuccessful start by finding everything you need in one place, including: 📋 Registration information 🚌 Transportation details ✏️ School supply lists 📅 School calendars ⭐ Important dates and more! We can’t wait to see our students back in school and kick off another great year together! 🎉 .
https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/page/back-to-school

08/04/2026

📣REMINDER📣

If your student rode the bus last year or will need transportation, please complete the bus registration form so we have the most current information for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

📍 Have you moved? If your family's address or contact information has changed since last school year, please be sure to update it with your building secretary. Accurate address information helps us determine bus eligibility and create the most efficient routes.

Register and access transportation information here: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/o/msd/page/bus-information

Thank you for helping us ensure every student has a safe ride to and from school. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!

08/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Meade School District Announces Completion of Woodle Field Turf Project

STURGIS, S.D. — Meade School District 46-1 has completed the Woodle Field synthetic turf project,...

07/28/2026

🚧 Woodle Field Remains Closed Until August 17, 2026 🚧

Thank you for your patience as we put the finishing touches on the new Woodle Field! While the project is nearing final completion , the field and track remain CLOSED to the public until August 17, 2026.

We ask that everyone please respect the closure by:
🐾 Keeping all dogs and other animals off the field and track
🚫 Not entering the field or track for walking, running, or recreation
⚠️ Respecting all posted signs, fencing, and barricades

Entering the area before it officially opens could create safety hazards, delay project completion, or damage the new turf and track surface.

07/28/2026

Can you believe it? 🎒 Summer is flying by and back-to-school season is right around the corner! It's time to check shopping lists and gather supplies, because we're getting excited to see all your smiling faces in just a few weeks. 📚✨ Here's to new beginnings, fresh pencils, and another amazing year ahead! 🎉 School Supply Lists: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/page/back-to-school