National School Bus Safety Week brings together school transportation professionals, students, families, educators, motorists, and communities nationwide to reinforce one shared priority: keeping students safe on and around the school bus.
The link provided below is a great refresher on bus safety!

📸 Reminder: Picture retakes with Megan Anderson Photography will take place tomorrow morning.
As you may know, our district is partnering with the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) to develop a Strategic Plan that will help guide our priorities, goals, and decisions over the next three to five years. An important part of this process is gathering feedback from community stakeholders, and the perspective of our local business leaders is a valuable part of that conversation.
To help inform the planning process, we invite you to participate in the Strategic Planning survey. The survey was distributed today, October 19th at 8:00 a.m. and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. We encourage you to set aside enough time to thoughtfully share your insights regarding the future of our district.
The survey will remain open through Monday, November 2nd.
Survey invitations will come from noreply@qemailserver.com. Each participant will receive a unique survey link, so please do not share your link with others. If you are unable to locate your email or access your survey, please contact Katie Corfield (kcorfield@nasbonline.org) for assistance.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Your feedback will help shape the future direction of Stapleton Public Schools and ensure our Strategic Plan reflects the needs and priorities of our students, families, and community.
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As you may know, our district is partnering with the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) to develop a Strategic Plan that will help guide our priorities, goals, and decisions over the next three to five years. An important part of this process is gathering feedback from those who know our district best, and your voice as a parent or guardian is an essential part of that conversation.
To help inform the planning process, we invite all parents and guardians to participate in the Strategic Planning survey. The survey was distributed today, October 19th at 8:00 a.m. and should take approximately 20-35 minutes to complete. We encourage you to set aside enough time to thoughtfully share your perspectives and experiences.
If needed, you may save your progress and return later to finish the survey. To do so, complete the page you are currently on and click Next to advance to the following section. Once you see the next section header, you may close your browser and return later using the link in your email. The survey will reopen at the point where you left off.
The survey will remain open through Monday, November 2nd.
Please know that all responses are confidential and anonymous. Written comments will be reviewed and summarized into common themes, and individual responses will not be shared. During the survey period, NASB will provide updates on overall participation rates but will not disclose the names of individuals who have or have not completed the survey.
Survey invitations will come from noreply@qemailserver.com. Each participant will receive a unique survey link, so please do not share your link with others. If you are unable to locate your email or access your survey, please contact Katie Corfield (kcorfield@nasbonline.org) for assistance.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Your feedback will help shape the future direction of Stapleton Public Schools and ensure our Strategic Plan reflects the needs and priorities of our students, families, and community.
Brian Redinger,
Superintendent

Monday, Oct 19:
—JH VB Quad at Arthur Co—2:90pm. Van leaves at 12:00pm
Tuesday, Oct 20:
—JH VB/FB vs Brady in Stapleton—VB 1:30, FB 2:30
—VB Triangular at Arthur Co—5:00pm Arthur Co vs South Loup, 6:00pm—SVM vs South Loup, 7:00om—SVM vs Arthur Co
—National FFA Convention, leave at 3:35pm
Wednesday. Oct 21:
—Picture Retakes
—JH WR practice starts
—National FFA Convention
Thursday, Oct 22:
—National FFA Convention
Friday, Oct 23:
—VB/FB at Brady—JV VB 4:00 / Var VB 5:00 / FB 7:00, bus leaves at 2:00 pm
—XC at State in Kearney
—National FFA convention
Saturday, Oct 24:
—National FFA Convention
—Elementary BB practice in Stapleton, 8:30-19:30 am
LET’S GO MAVERICKS!!!

I want every family to be happy with their school pictures! Unfortunately, some of this year's photos did not meet the quality standards I expect from my photography and printing company. I sincerely apologize for that.
To make things right, I am offering complimentary retakes for families who are unhappy with the quality of their original pictures.
IMPORTANT: To qualify for a free retake, families MUST return their original picture packet, including ALL printed photos received. This includes any individual prints, wallets, and other photos included in the order. Incomplete or missing packets will not qualify for complimentary retakes.
If you would like your child to have a retake, please return the complete original packet to the school office BY FRIDAY, October 16 and let the office know you are requesting a retake.
I appreciate your patience and understanding. I take pride in the pictures I provide to your families, and I want to make sure you receive photographs you are proud to display and share.
Thank you for allowing me to photograph your students!
Megan Andersen Photography
Our new Student of the Week is... Whytlea Cooley!

Events for the week of Oct 12:
Monday, Oct 12:
—JH VB/FB at Maywood/Hayes Center in Maywood—2pm VB / 3pm FB, bus leaves at 12 pm
—No School—In Service
—School Board Meeting in Library—7pm
Tuesday, Oct 13:
—VB vs Maxwell in Stapleton—4:30 JV / 5:30 Var
—Parents Night for VB / FB / XC
Thursday, Oct 15:
—VB at MNAC in Mullen—5pm, vans leave at 3pm
—XC at Districts in Neliegh—3pm / 3:45, van leaves at 10am
—Packing Harvest Meals with Ag Valley at North Platte, Van leaves at 10:15 am
Friday , Oct 16:
—End of 1st Quarter
—FB at Mullen—7:30 pm, bus leaves at 4:30 pm
Saturday, Oct 17:
—VB at MNAC, TBA
—JH VB at Paxton Tournament—10am, van leaves at 8:15am
LET’S GO MAVERICKS!!!

You have a few more days to buy tickets!!

NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 17TH: Due to Stapleton High School hosting MNAC Play Production, there will be no school for students on November 17th. Thank You.
NHS candidates must meet the academic standard, which is a minimum GPA of 3.7. Then, they have to provide proof of the other requirements in the areas of character, leadership, and service. They must also pen an essay about why they would be an asset to Stapleton's NHS chapter. Each application is then put before our faculty scholarship committee.
Three of our best and brightest juniors were selected for Induction: Carsyn Gragg, Luella Joedeman, and Avery Weems. They join existing members, CJ Greeff, Coltan Clouse, and Briley Kramer.
The Stapleton Chapter of the National Honor Society facilitates a variety of activities and programs throughout the year. Red Ribbon Week, Dr. Seuss Week, a mentoring program, and a book club for secondary students, just to name a few.
Congratulations to these students for their outstanding work!


The game is in Maywood. JH Volleyball @ 2:00 and JH Football @ 3:00.
