Events for the week of November 17:
Monday, Nov 17:
--FFA D9 Leadership Development Events at Wallace, van leaves at 6:15 am
--Start of HS Winter Sports
--JH WR at NP St. Pat's--2:00 pm, van leaves at 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 19:
--Winter Sports Pictures--2:30 pm
Friday, Nov 21:
--JH WR at Mullen--11:00 am, van leaves at 9:00 am
GO MAVERICKS!!!
Monday, Nov 17:
--FFA D9 Leadership Development Events at Wallace, van leaves at 6:15 am
--Start of HS Winter Sports
--JH WR at NP St. Pat's--2:00 pm, van leaves at 12:30 pm
Wednesday, Nov 19:
--Winter Sports Pictures--2:30 pm
Friday, Nov 21:
--JH WR at Mullen--11:00 am, van leaves at 9:00 am
GO MAVERICKS!!!
On Monday we had 3 students earn RARE Awards. The sixth grade student earned it for being Respectful. The fourth grade student earned an award for Accountability. He works hard each day to complete his work and has a possitive attitude. The third grade student earned his award for being Empathetic. He is always quick to help out his classmates. What a great group of young men!
FRIENDLY STUDENT ILLNESS REMINDER: Please have students remain at home if they have a fever, and have them return once they have been fever free for 24 hours. Thank you for you help as we work through this latest round of the crud.
📸 Sandhills Valley Winter Sports Picture Day is Wednesday, November 19!
✅ Photos will be available to view & order within 7 days after picture day.
🚚 Free shipping for 7 days once photos go live!
Nebraska Portraits Information:
📞 308-530-0579 | 📧 info@nebraskaportraits.com
✅ Photos will be available to view & order within 7 days after picture day.
🚚 Free shipping for 7 days once photos go live!
Nebraska Portraits Information:
📞 308-530-0579 | 📧 info@nebraskaportraits.com
HELP WANTED: SPS is currently hiring for a Pk-12 paraeducator. Please click on the link to learn more: https://www.stapletonschools.org/page/job-opportunities
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10:
Monday, November 10:
--Start of JH Basketball practice
--School Board Meeting in Library--7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 11:
--Veteran's Day Program in Main Gym--10:00 am
--JH WR at Hershey Invite--3:00 pm, van leaves at 1:15 pm
Wednesday, November 12:
--Mullen Art Show
Thursday, November 13:
--Blood Drive at Community Building--11:00 am to 5:00 pm
--JH WR at South Loup Invite--11:00 am, van leaves at 9:30 am
Friday, November 14:
--FFA Chapter Lock-in--5:00 pm to 8:00 am (Saturday)
LET'S GO MAVERICKS!!!!
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.
Yesterday we had our first 3rd grade student earn her 3rd RARE Awards this year. She earned it for using her manners consistently and respecting other's personal space. Way to go!
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?
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?
Events for the week of Nov 3rd:
Monday, Nov 3rd:
—MNAC Choir Festival at McPherson County, Van leaves at 8:00 am, Concert at 5:30 pm free admission
Tuesday, Nov 4th:
—Prarie Arts Center Art Show
—ASVAB Testing—Juniors
Thursday, Nov 6th:
—JH WR at Sutherland Invite—2:00 pm
Friday, Nov 7th:
—FFA Chapter Lock-in, 5:00 pm-8:00 am
GO MAVERICKS!!!
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)
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.
