Today chemistry students had the fun task of burning different metals. Each metallic salt was from a different family on the periodic table. The unique colors are equivalent to unique wavelengths. These wavelengths will be used to calculate the amount of energy released by each family of metal.
NORTH PLATTE ROUTE: A Bus has broken down. We have one enroute and should be at Cody Park in approx. 25 minutes. It will stop at the Tanks first. Thank You.
HEATING TROUBLE: Kindergarten, Preschool, and the Library have experienced heating troubles this week. Due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, there is a chance that school may be cancelled for Pre-School and Kindergarten...Stay Tuned.
LATE START: There will be a 10am start tomorrow. Buses will run where able.
Dylan has mastered 100% of 7th grade math on Aleks.com, and will move into 8th grade math for the rest of the year! Congratulations Dylan!
Cayson presented a lesson on plants to the third grade for FFA week! The third grade loved his lesson, Kahoot, and planting cilantro and basil!
Spring Sports pictures will be taken on March 7, 2023. Please be sure to have your current email to the school as it will be used to receive your proofs to order.
Speech Night on March 2, 2023 @ 5:30 PM @ the school. More information to come!!!!
WEATHER & ROADS: Due to the poor weather forecast and the poor condition of some roads, be on alert for school closure information, and the possibility of alternative transportation and/or bus routes this week.
11 days until the Gala! Remember to stop by the school office to make those reservations.
We also have some more generous donations to show case for our auction!
6 month membership, protein powder, and bottle from Live Fit Gym
Free Installation of Solar System on NEW well from Johnston Well Drilling, LLC
Western make-up box from Country Envy
Necklaces from Twisted Cactus by Citori Kramer
Squash Blossom necklace from KJs Western Wear
Thank you so much to everyone for all the donations!
Here is a link to watch the boys sub-district games:
https://www.youtube.com/c/HersheyPublicSchools
Events for the week of Feb 20th:
--National FFA Week
Monday, 20th:
--No School, Teacher In-Service
--Boys BB at Subdistricts in Hershey vs. Sutherland--6:30 pm, bus leaves at 4:30 pm
--School Board Meeting in Library--7:00 pm
Tuesday, 21st:
--Boys BB Subdistricts--TBA
Thursday, 23rd:
--Boys BB Subdistricts--TBA
Saturday, 25th:
--MNAC Speech Contest
GO MAVERICKS!!!
Pep rally and send-off for the wrestlers headed to the State Tournament in Omaha!!! #gomavs
We are so grateful for our community's generosity! Here are some more auction items for our upcoming gala.
Jewelry sets from The Wild Daisy by Luella Joedeman
Myra Purse from Anita Harwager
Zum gift basket from Frey's General Store
Chamber Bucks from the Stapleton Chamber
$100 off photo session from Flash Photography
$100 off new account from Charron Lawn Service
Lick tub from Country Partners
Please stop by the school office to make your gala reservation!
The brackets for the Boys BB Subdistricts are out. Sandhills Valley Mavericks play on Monday at 6:30 in Hershey against Sutherland. Bus leaves at 4:30 pm.
https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/bbbbrackets.php?distid=146
Good luck at state!!!
Here is the link for today's sub-district game in Hayes Center:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MHCActivities
Here is the link for today's boys basketball game in Holdrege:
https://striv.tv/channel/holdrege/
TIME CHANGE: 1:10 PM Due to weather.
Congratulations to Saige, Mariah, and Aubree. We will be having a send-off on February 15, 2023 at the school in Stapleton at 1:10 PM. Come join us send them off to State Wrestling.
2022-23 ESSER III SPENDING PLAN.
The public is encouraged to contact the superintendent's office with any recommendations, questions, comments, or concerns you may have about the ESSER III Spending Plan outlined below. You may email brian.redinger@stapletonschools.org, call the school at 308-636-2252, or stop in at the main office. The Public is also invited to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at 7:00pm at the school to provide input regarding the plan during the public comment portion of the meeting.
I. Home School Communications - $11,000
II. Educational Technology (the use of technology to enhance educational exercises at school and at home) - $49,600
III. Student Social, Emotional, Mental Health - $34,769
IV. High Quality Math Curriculum Districtwide - $51,250
V. Cognitive Skill Training - $14,000
2022-2023 SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL PLAN
The public is encouraged to contact the superintendent's office with any recommendations, questions, comments, or concerns you may have about the Safe Return to School Plan found @ https://www.stapletonschools.org/page/public-input-requested-safe-return-to-school-plan-revision-3. You may email brian.redinger@stapletonschools.org, call the school at 308-636-2252, or stop in at the main office. The Public is also invited to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education at 7:00pm at the school to provide input regarding the plan during the public comment portion of the meeting.