Post Secondary Success at SHS: Payton Keller is a 2020 SHS graduate… yep covid graduate. Following graduation, she started her business degree at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln then transferred to Colby Community Collage. In 2021 she took over half of Motion Dance Company and started a boutique with her mom, Coco The Label. On top of managing Motion Dance Company and Coco The Label, she recently accepted the Executive Director position for The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce. She currently resides in Hays, Ks but her daily commute to Stockton is always worth it.
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Kylie Eustice (Earl) class of 2003
Registered Nurse with SRHC in the ICU where she is a member of several committees and checked off on all specialities. Before working at SRHC she worked at Phillips Co Hospital and Hays Med, was also a flight nurse in western KS and NE with Lifeteam. Currently also an Adjunct Instructor for University of Kansas School of Nursing, Salina Campus. She got her LPN and RN both from Colby Community College. She then earned her BSN and MSN both from Grand Canyon University.
She lives in Salina with her husband Jeremie and their three kids Derek, K.D., and Jase
Post Secondary Success at SHS: MaKayla Reed: after graduating from Stockton High in 2014, MaKayla attended The University of Kansas where they were part of the University Honors Program. They graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology in 2018. After college, they tutored KU student athletes, volunteered as a counselor and trainer on the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and worked at a Community Mental Health Center. They just started a new job as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, helping individuals with disabilities become gainfully employed and self-sufficient. They will start a Masters in Social Work program at FHSU this fall to further their career as a mental healthcare provider.
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Haven Hamilton received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University in 2022. Then, she received my Master’s Degree (M.S.) in School Psychology in 2023. Her Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S) in School Psychology will be completed May 2025. She currently works as a certified Autism Specialist and Graduate Assistant (GA) in Hays, Kansas.
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Allison (Saunders) Overmillerngraduated from SHS in 2015. She most recently graduated from North Central Kansas Technical College in May of 2023 with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing. She currently works as an RN in the Mitchell County Hospital Emergency Room in Beloit, KS. She will graduate in the fall with Bachelor’s Degree through Wichita State University!
Post Secondary Success of SHS: Richelle Villalta (Paulson) graduated in 2012. She attended Cloud County Community College on a dance scholarship and graduated with an Associate of General Studies in Business. She then went on to Kansas State University where she graduated with a Bachelors in Entrepreneurship with a minor in Marketing. Richelle moved to Colorado Springs, CO after graduation and lives with her husband Jorge, and their two children, Mila (3) and Xander (1). Richelle is the owner of Richelle Villalta, LLC. She is a freelance copywriter who specializes in email marketing, podcast editing and blog writing for online businesses all over the world. ”
Post Secondary Success of SHS: Addie Struckhoff graduated with the class of 2023. She is a double major in Criminal Psychology and History with a political science minor, member of the honors program, and she made the dean's list. She is also a Student Ambassador and a Young Life leader for Rice County. She is in the choir and a cheerleader for Sterling College.
Addie will be having an athlete award ceremony later In April for possible Athletic awards
Congratulations to our True Blue Tigers for March, Jozie Ludy and Bodye Stithem. These gals are always kind, respectful and will reach out to help others without asking. They are True Blue Tigers!
"Billie (Chesney) Knowles is a member of the 2011 graduating class at SHS.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Kansas State University in 2015, majoring in Animal Science, and receiving a certificate in Beef Cattle Ranch Management. She has since found her niche in rural economic and community development, and works for Phillips County Economic Development in Phillipsburg.
Billie married Jim Knowles from Kirwin, Kansas in 2021, and they live in Phillipsburg with their two children, Ethan, 17, and Ella, 11."
Post Secondary Success from SHS: Sidnee Brown graduated in 2014. She then graduated with her BSN as a registered nurse in 2018. She worked in Topeka for 4 years as an RN and now lives in Stockton and works at Hays Med as the infection control and associate health nurse. She will complete my MSN (masters) in August of 2025 :)
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Melissa Ard graduated last year (2023). She is currently at Barton Community College getting her associates degree, also serving as a student ambassador. Melissa will be graduating in the summer from Barton and will be attending Fort Hays State University to get her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education.
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Miranda McCune graduated with the Class of 2007.
She graduated FHSU with a B.S. in Business Management. She owned an ice cream shop for 2 years. She worked at Hays Med Center for 9 years, 8 of those years were in leadership in Dietary. She is currently living in Plainville KS assisting with 5th graders. Hoping to get her substitution license next school year.
Post Secondary Success at SHS: Stephen and Hayley Moll are both a part of the 2010 graduating class at SHS! They dated all through JH and HS and now have 3 wonderful boys
They live in Smith Center with their 3 boys (Lincoln - 6, Theodore - 3, and Sullivan - 3 months). Stephen and Hayley both graduated from Washburn University in 2014. Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor chemistry and Hayley graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Stephen went on to medical school at the University of Kansas Medical School in Kansas City and Hayley began working as a RN. They slowly made their way back to western Kansas over the years and finishing up all the medical school/residency things. Now, they live in Smith Center where Stephen practices at the Smith County Memorial Hospital/Smith County Family Practice as a Family Physician and Hayley is the school nurse for all of USD237!
Post Secondary Success from SHS: Kayleigh Cunningham is a sophomore in nursing school and currently work for Salina family healthcare center as a medical assistant in the outreach department. She graduated in 2022.
Today we kick off our Post Secondary Success Stories from SHS: Aaron Hahn graduated from Stockton in 2018 and then from the University of Kansas in 2022. He is in Scottsdale, AZ. He is the director of Equipment and Clubhouse for the Colorado Rockies minor leagues.
2024-2025 Preschool Screening and Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment
Our experienced teachers and engaging curriculum offer children the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.
SGS celebrated today as we hosted our first WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer today! Thank you, Rich Bouchey for spending the afternoon with us! #TigerPride271
What is WATCH D.O.G.S.?
https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Check out Rylan's accomplishments and if you look at the apparel (shirts and hats) worn by Rylan and his coach please note those have been made by our own SHS skilled mechanical students!! Tiger proud!
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2024/04/04/5-star-performer-basart-breaks-32-year-old-unk-javelin-record/
ATTENTION ALL PAST SHS GRADUATES! We would love to know where you are and all of the things you have accomplished. SHS is proud of the graduates and your achievements and would like to highlight those as the school year comes to a close. Please email Mrs. Cravens or Mrs. Hrabe a picture and update. We can't wait to hear from you!
Our paraprofessionals are at the 💙of our schools! We are grateful for their everyday presence as we serve ALL students! Thank you!
