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!
The Juniors have been busy studying the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. They used “The Raven” as a reference for the figurative language collaboration mural.
📣SJHS Track Schedule Change📣
The Osborne JH Meet is on April 19th!
(Not April 18th) This meet starts at 9:30 am.
The 2023-2024 Yearbooks are on sale!! The yearbook staff has been working hard all year collecting pictures and creating pages. The books are $50 and cover Pre-School through Seniors and everything in between. Orders are due April 12th. Forms available in each building office. Make check payable to SHS Activity.
📣 Important Information! 📣
The JH track meet at Smith Center is on Tuesday, April 2nd (not Thursday, April 4th). The meet starts TOMORROW at 2:30pm. We apologize for the miscommunication on our USD 271 Calendar. 🏃 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Today we attended the Kansas Educator Engagement and Retention Summit in Salina. We had reps from our STA, school board, Rooks County, and admin team so we could gain more insight on recruitment and retention for USD 271.
Today was field day for Hunter's Safety. All students that signed up have passed and enjoyed learning about hunting. Thank you Rodney Moss and all area game wardens for making this possible for our kids.
STOCKTON USD 271
SUPERINTENDENT/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEARCH
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY
FOCUS GROUP MEETING
APRIL 18, 2024
1:45 P.M.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE
421 MAIN STREET
Stockton USD 271 will host focus groups to get feedback to assist in the search for a new
Superintendent/High School Principal.
These meetings are intended to gather information and will last about 45 minutes.
Hope to see you there!
