Stapleton Public Schools

BASKETBALL HOOP GIVEAWAY: We have some hoops that we will give to district patrons, due to the recent installation of new hoops. Please call the office or email to reserve one.

This week we had 2 more 6th grade students earn RARE Awards. They each displayed RARE Characteristics 40 times this year. What a great job!

PLAN TO ATTEND THE COMMUNITY FOR KIDS STAPLETON DINNER AND SURVEY REVEAL: Thursday, November 20th at the Stapleton Community Center. Doors open at 6:30pm, Dinner and presentation at 7pm. DINNER IS FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!

2026 & 2027 FOOTBALL CLASSIFICATION: Parents, athletes, and engaged patrons. The school board will be discussing whether the SVM Mavericks will play 6 man or 8 man football in 2026 and 2027 football seasons. If you have any input you'd like to give plan on attending the meeting and speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting. The meeting begins at 7pm, Monday, November 10th in the school library.

MNAC Choir Festival at McPherson County

This is the link for the Live Stream of the MNAC Choir Festival that is happening at McPherson County H.S.

The concert will begin at 5:30 pm CST.

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/stapleton/organization/40010/sandhills-valley-high-school?

Today, on Halloween, we had two young men earn RARE Awards. One was a 5th grade student that helped get homework to the bus for an absent student's brother to take home for him. He was very responsible. The 2nd young man earned a RARE Award for being Empathetic. A student lost his Halloween gift from Mrs. Davis and this young man gave him his gift to replace it. What amazing students we have at Stapleton Public Schools.

The 2nd graders were busy building landform models in Science class today. They made graham cracker and frosting models on paper plates and then drew a map of their creations on paper.

Today 2 Kindergarten students earned RARE Awards. The first one was for being Responsible by reading at home every night. The second award was earned being Empathetic by a young lady who cares about her classmates and is always looking for ways to be helpful. Great job Kindergarten class!

We have just started the second quarter and we already have 5 students who have earned RARE Awards. One student is a Kindergartner who always reads his AR book at home and is ready to test the next day. The next young man is a 2nd grade student who had earned a reward for earning a RARE award 1st quarter. He chose a prize and gave it to a 6th grade girl because he didn't think she would get a prize. The next is a 4th grade boy who follows directions, works hard and makes good choices. Another 4th grade boy actually earned 2 award already. The first award was earned for classroom behavior. The second reward was earned by helping a 1st grade student pick up his materials when he dropped them in the hall. Last, but not least, we had a 6th grade student display RARE characteristics 40 times in the classroom earning a RARE Award. Way to start of the new quarter!

Last week we had a RARE/Attendance Celebration planned and ran by our 4th-6th grade Student Council. Games were played by all of the RARE Award earners and prizes were given to everyone who earned a RARE Award first quarter and those who had 2 or less absences. It was a great time and students did an amazing job! We will have another Celebration before Christmas for 2nd quarter. To be eligible for the attendance reward students must miss less than 4 days the first semester. We had 50 students who missed 2 or less days the first quarter. Way to go!

I would like to thank all who supported the Book Fair. Due to your great purchases, we are able to add many new titles to our library and add to some book series.

The fun doesn't have to end now. Many of the 3-5 graders have been reading Dog Man books, so wanted to let you know that the new Dog Man will be released on Nov. 11th and will make a great Christmas present. If you pre-order during the next two weeks you will be able to get free shipping (see the picture for the code.)

Again thank you. The SPS readers and I greatly appreciate you! Mrs. Davis (Library)

Red Ribbon Week started with a bang! The elementary students knocked it out of the park with Camo Day yesterday! We are spending the week talking about making healthy choices and the dangers of substance abuse and addiction.

Events for the Week of Oct 27:

Monday, Oct 27:
—Best of the West Honor Band & Choir at MPCC, Van leaves at 8:00 am, Concert at 6:00 pm (free admission)
—Red Ribbon Week: Camo Day
—VB at Subdistrict at Ansley—6:00 pm, van leaves at 3:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct 28:
—Red Ribbon Week: Color War Day
—VB at Subdistrict—TBA
—National FFA Convention, Van leaves 4:00 pm

Wednesday, Oct 29:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wacky Wednesday
—National FFA Convention

Thursday, Oct 30:
—Red Ribbon Week: Dress Like a Millionaire Day
—National FFA Convention

Friday, Oct 31:
—Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red Day
—National FFA Convention
—Elementary Halloween Parade in Gym—1:30 pm

Saturday, Nov 1:
—National FFA Convention


GO MAVERICKS!!!

NEW RELEASE!!! Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Partypooper didn't arrive in time for our Book Fair but will be available for purchase on Monday, October 27th. Also you are still able to buy online for the next two weeks and the library will receive credit. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stapletonelementaryschool

While you are in the building for parent teacher conferences, please stop by lost and found (in the commons) to check for items your child may have left at school. We have lots of jackets, hoodies, cups and lunch boxes that have lost their way!

The SPS Library is again hosting a Book Fair during Parent Teachers Conference week. Elementary students in 2nd through 6th grade have been invited to complete wish lists and bring them home. The book fair will be open for sales until 4 PM on Tuesday (Oct 21) and Wednesday (Oct 22) but can only accept exact amounts or cards. We will be open from 8AM to 7PM Thursday (Oct. 23) during Parent Teachers Conference. We will be able to accept cash, check, credit or debit cards. You may also set up an eWallet that allows your child to shop on their own. To set up an eWallet go to https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stapletonelementaryschool This year we are encouraging sales to round-up and donate to the Share-the-Fair for students who may not be able to buy a book. Everyone who rounds-up gets to choose from some great stickers. Elementary teachers have also completed wish lists if you would like to donate to their classroom libraries. Hope to see you at the fair.

We had five 2nd grade students earn RARE Awards on Friday. One for being respectful, always following rules and being kind. Two students always remembering to get their planner signed and come to class prepared. The last 2 do a great job reading at home and taking AR tests. They push themselves to read harder books. Great job to all five of you!

Last week we had several students earn RARE Awards including our first two sixth grade students and our first brother sister team. The sixth grade students have to earn points for each RARE Characteristic to earn a RARE Award so it is very difficult for them to earn RARE Awards. We only had 2 earn it this entire quarter and one earned it the same time as her little brother. Way to go!