Our Mission:
"To Build Knowledge and Skills for Success Today and Tomorrow"
Welcome to Meade School District 46-1, nestled in the picturesque landscape of western South Dakota where the prairie meets the Black Hills.
LIVE. WORK. PLAY. BLACK HILLS, SD
The Meade School District serves the county and communities of Sturgis, Piedmont, Summerset, Whitewood, Atall, Hereford, Elm Springs, Union Center, Enning, and Opal, with Sturgis being home to the district and having a population of over 7,000 people.
In the city of Sturgis, you will find Sturgis Elementary, Sturgis Williams Middle School, and Sturgis Brown High School. Located in the beautiful Black Hills in western South Dakota, Sturgis sits along Interstate 90 and Highway 34 and is surrounded by amazing sites to see. Sturgis has a thriving arts scene, many community events including agriculture events, kid-friendly events, downtown rallies, and so much more.
The Summerset and Piedmont area are home to Piedmont Valley Elementary and Stagebarn Middle School. Piedmont and Summerset are located along 1-90 in between Sturgis and Rapid City.
The city of Whitewood is also located within the Meade School District, where Whitewood Elementary is located. Whitewood is a small, quiet town in between Sturgis and Spearfish along 1-90.
The district also has 5 rural schools that are located in the eastern plains of Meade County. The communities of Atall, Elm Springs, Hereford, Opal, and Union Center each have a school with grade levels Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Our District goal is to provide students with a climate that promotes a rigorous academic curriculum and activity programs that prepare each student to be academic and workplace ready.
We invite you to be part of our journey as we shape the future together!
To begin, please establish a pre-employment file by completing our application, choose a job from the available listings. After your information is complete, you will receive a confirmation email, and your information will be saved allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications.
Be sure to review the job postings frequently and apply for the jobs in which you meet the requirements. Please be aware that some jobs remain posted year-round in order to gather current applications for frequent-turnover positions.
In an effort to provide a safe, respectful, educational environment, the District prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices, and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, or ancestry. Inquiries concerning Title VI (discrimination based on national origin/race) and Title IX (discrimination based on gender) may be referred to the Superintendent or his/her designee, 1230 Douglas Street, Sturgis SD, 57785.
School Board Policy AC: Nondiscrimination Policy