STAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dear Stapleton Families,

As parents, we all want our children to thrive in an environment where they feel supported, encouraged, and celebrated. For many years, the Stapleton Booster Club has played a vital role in fostering school spirit and supporting our students, teachers, and coaches. Unfortunately, we have reached a critical point where we need your help to keep this organization going.

At this time, our leadership team consists of only a couple of people. While I had hoped to remain active, not having kids in school and my schedule makes it difficult to stay connected to daily school events. Additionally, due to professional obligations, I am unable to provide hands-on assistance until after April 15.

What We Do (and Why It’s Manageable)
Many people assume the Booster Club requires a large time commitment. In reality, our workload is very focused. We do not host labor-intensive fundraisers—our primary income comes from generous sign sponsors. Our main activities include:
• Boosting Morale: Hosting Teacher Appreciation events every couple of months and organizing Teacher Appreciation Week.
• Supporting Staff and Coaches: Providing funding support for classroom and program needs through teacher and coach requests.
• Celebrating Students: Helping organize the year-end Athletic Banquet, assisting with the Academic Banquet, and supporting beginning-of-year events such as a Welcome Back or Soap Scrimmage gathering.

Why Join the Booster Club?
Being involved offers meaningful rewards beyond volunteering:
1. Direct Impact: You see firsthand the appreciation from teachers and the excitement of students during sponsored events.
2. Stronger Student Support: Research shows students feel more supported when parents are involved in their school community.
3. Connection & Awareness: Stay informed about school activities and build relationships with staff and administration.
4. Community Building: Meet other parents and work together to make Stapleton Public Schools the best they can be.

We are truly asking for volunteers to step forward. Whether you can take on a leadership role or help for just a few hours, your involvement is essential. Without additional support, we will not be able to sustain the programs that positively impact our students and staff.

Ways You Can Help
• Serve on the board (meetings are informal; many decisions are made via group text).
• Help prepare appreciation items (snacks, meals, or gifts—expenses are reimbursed).
• Lead Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
• Coordinate a banquet (typically just a few hours before and after the event, plus coordination with school staff).
• Help identify future needs and goals for the school.
• Assist with sign fundraising.

I am willing to continue serving as Treasurer, including paying bills and preparing financials, for as long as needed. I will volunteer my time as much as I can.

If you are interested in helping keep the Stapleton Booster Club active, please reach out as soon as possible. Let’s show our kids that we are invested in their school and their success.

Sincerely,

Milissa J. Kramer
Stapleton Booster Club
mjkcpapc@gmail.com
text 308-636-8318
phone 308-636-2560

Congratulations to our Honor Roll students!

To meet the qualifications for the Honor Roll, students must be enrolled full-time and have earned semester grades of A or B, in all of their classes.

We also had 3 third grade students earn RARE Awards this first week back. The first one was for being responsible. He cleans out his folder each day, gets his planner signed, and is already over halfway to meeting his AR goal. The next two earned theirs for being Empathetic. They are both willing and consistently offering to help out classmates.

Oregon Trails Honor Band

The Oregon Trails Honor Band, sponsored by Doane University, will be held on Monday, January 5 at Bridgeport HS.

Four members of the HS Band will be participating in the Honor Band: Madi McEntee, Lacie Benell, Izzy Waker, and Jaxon McEntee.

The Honor Band will consist of 87 students from 20 schools in western Nebraska and the panhandle area. The Band will be directed by Andy Feyes, Director of Bands at Doane University.

The concert will start at 6:00 pm CT and is open to the public. If you're not able to attend in person, the concert will be streamed on the Bridgeport Hudl site at: http://bport.tv/

Stapleton High School is very proud of our HS Band members who are performing in this Honor Band.

Events for the week of Jan 5:

Monday, Jan 5:

—2nd Semester starts

—Oregon Trails Honor Band at Bridgeport HS, Concert at 5:30 pm, Van leaves at 7:15 am

Tuesday, Jan 6:

—JV/V G/B BB vs Perkins Co at Stapleton—4:45/5:30/7:00

Thursday, Jan 8:

—B WR Dual vs Cambridge at Tryon, weigh in 5:00, wrestle 6:00 pm

—JH B BB vs Our Redeemer at Tryon—2:30 pm

Friday, Jan 9:

—G WR at Sidney Invite—3:00 pm

Saturday, Jan 10:

—G/B WR at Garden County Invite—10:00am

—JV/V G/B BB vs Dundy County-Stratton at Stapleton—2:45/3:30/5:00 pm

LET’S GO MAVERICKS!!

STUDENTS DOWNLOAD DURING THE HOLIDAY: Students download the school app. to access ROOMS. Teachers and coaches will use ROOMS to communicate with you, especially regarding activities outside of school. See the attachment.