Stockton USD #271

Welcome back, Tigers! The halls are shining, the classrooms are ready, and so are we. Let’s make this year one filled with learning, laughter, and Tiger pride! Note: Remember no smartwatch this year!

Hitting pause...we've been quiet on media at USD 271 this week, but it's not been quiet in our spaces!! WE ARE READY for the 2025-2026 school year and most importantly- student focused! Our staff week included three teacher work days and 2 days of professional learning! Our sessions were focused on Standards-Based Teaching and High Quality Instruction. Thank you Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short for guiding us with your excellence! #TigerPride271 #YouMatter!

SHS Volleyball 2025! Store closes on 8/17 at 11:59pm. Coach Muir will submit the order for each athlete on the HS Volleyball Team. This link is for fans and parents. https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstocktonvolleyball.itemorder.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cdmuir%40ml-cct.com%7C3febc8f68ccf4402a4fe08ddd8f5c643%7C26a001c1f44d49c1bd42147a580381bc%7C0%7C0%7C638905272443296073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pBeL%2FsXPyNg19XEadaFpb2gMQgxVcBb5er0KENRQqdg%3D&reserved=0

Back to School Bash!
August 22, 2025
Tiger Nation Fundraiser and Pep Rally
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SHS Back to School Night!!
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First the Rooks County Free Fair and then Back to School!
Please see the details on the photo for our Back to School Open House at SGS!
Thursday, August 14, 2025

USD 271 SURPLUS SALE!
View items and purchase from 3pm - 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday this week!
Stop by the USD 271 Office at 105 N. Cypress and ask for Dr. McCollum or Mr. Basart. You can call 785-425-6784.

Plan ahead now for Dance Camps sponsored by the Striders, our SHS dance team! See the photo for more information.

SGS Outdoor Learning-Playground Update!
We have raised almost $20K for our playground updates through grants and donations. Our first goal is $50K for phase 1. We will have a booth at the Rooks County Fair to share our plans and accept donations! Empty your pockets and bring all your extra coins for our Kids vs. Adults Challenge! #TigerPride271

Hot Off the Press!
SHS 24-25 yearbooks have arrived!

See Special Board Meeting Agenda for 8/1/25 at 5:15 pm at Board Room in the High School - Enter through the west doors.

USD 271 Schools will be dismissing all Prek-12th grade students at 3:00 pm every Wednesday during the 2025-2026 school year. This early dismissal time will allow for ongoing staff professional learning.

USD 271 Stockton Grade School has a job opening for a general education aide for our 4th grade class.

Please contact Stacey Green (sgreen@usd271.com) for more details or Marcia Hrabe for an application.

The applications can be requested at mhrabe@usd271.com or at 105 N. Cypress.

Kansas Apply Free Days – Oct. 6–8, 2025! Kansas residents can apply to participating public & private universities, community colleges, and technical colleges with no application fee! For 2-year, 4-year degrees & certificates Returning & transfer students welcome kansasregents.gov/applyfree Let’s help our students take the next step toward their future! #KansasApplyFree #CollegeBound #USD271 #PostSecondarySuccess

Do you have a band instrument you'd like to sell?
Please contact Mrs. Riener at mriener@usd271.com.

📣 🍔 A Tiger Shout Out for our Summer Meal Program! 🍉 📣 Thank you to our cooks, Diana and Clydene, and to Grandpa Glen for your amazing meals and service each day! You offered a "steady" meal plan in the chaos of summer that was unmatched! One more week of meals and then you can enjoy your short break! We will see you on August 18th! Thank you! #TigerPride271

🏈 Attention JH Football Families!

Coach Niblock will host a Junior High Football Meeting for all boys interested in playing this fall:

📅 Monday, July 28th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 SGS Gym

This meeting is for student-athletes. A parent meeting will be scheduled at a later date.

Can’t attend but want to play? Let Mrs. Green or Rhonda know ASAP at 785-425-6120!
🐅 #TigerPride271

As we prepare to cheer for our Tigers this year, let's start with our mini Tigers! This is the Google Drive link for sign up: https://forms.gle/tn9opjhicgX1qpYQA

🦁 SJHS TEAM T-SHIRT ALERT! 🦁
We’re uniting for the 2025–2026 school year with ONE SJHS shirt for all activities, sports, and events!

👉 We'd love for every student to purchase a “team” shirt – so grab yours now!
🛒 Order here: https://stocktonjrhighathletics.itemorder.com

⏰ Store closes August 6 at 11:59 p.m.
🚨 Miss the deadline? No worries – we’ll reopen the store later in the year. But beat the rush and get your shirt now! We strongly encourage volleyball, cross country, cheer, and football participants to order now!

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