Rooks County School Districts’ Update - October 8, 2021
What are the essential elements of successful schools? According to the National School Boards Association, the six elements of success are:
Focus on the Total Child
Commitment to Equity and Access
Family and Community Engagement
Distributed Leadership
Strong, Supported Teaching Force and Staff
Relationship-Oriented School Climate
Rooks County School Districts are committed to offering elements that contribute to successful schools. We believe it is important to work together with our partners to make that happen. Please feel free to reach out to your district if you have any questions.
We currently have 10 active cases of COVID-19 in the county and 2 individuals in the hospital. Rooks County has a two-week positivity rate of 15.5 % as of 10/02/2021.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
It was amazing to have the Leadership For Tomorrow Class (Kansas Assoc. Of Schools Boards) in our buildings today! Tell your story! Congratulations to Stephanie Niblock, a member of this esteemed class!
Hamel is the 2021 MCL Cross Country Champion! He ran an 18:23! We are proud of you! (Photos Courtesy of C Hamel) #TigerPride271
SHS National Honor Society's Annual Blood Drive! Nov. 15th at Stockton High School from 9am-4pm. To sign up send an email to NHS President odix@usd271.com
MCEL Volleball Tournament on Saturday, October 9
Stockton games will start at 9:00am
Pool A Location: Stockton
Court 1 in HS Court 2 in JH
Match # Match Scores
1 1 v 12 Court 1 (ST vs HC)
2 1 v 6 Court 1 (ST vs PV)
3 1 v 7 Court 1 (ST vs TR)
4 6 v 7 Court 2 (PV vs TR)
5 7 v 12 Court 2 (TR vs HC)
6 6 v 12 Court 2 (PV vs HC)
Pool B Location: TMP
Match # Match Scores
1 2 v 11 Court 1.(TMP vs. SC)
2 2 v 5 Court 1. (TMP vs. HX)
3 2 v 8 Court 1. (TMP vs. Ellis)
4 5 v 8 Court 2. (HX vs. Ellis)
5 11 v 8 Court 2. (SC vs. Ellis)
6 11 v 5 Court 2 (SC vs. HX)
Pool C Location: Norton
Court 1: HS-Stull Gym Court 2: East Campus Gym
Match # Match Scores
1 3 v 10 Court 1. (NT vs. OA)
2 3 v 4 Court 1 (Nt vs. PB)
3 3 v 9 Court 1 (NT vs. Russell)
4 4 v 9 Court 2. ( PB vs. Russell)
5 10 v 9 Court 2. (OA vs. Russell)
6 10 v 4 Court 2. (OA vs. PB)
Championship Triangular Location:
Match # Match Scores
1 A v B
2 B v C
3 A v C
It was a beautiful night for a read-aloud at the SHS Friday Night Football Game! Everyone enjoyed “Family Huddle” read by senior cheerleader, Dix! @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
Our first 21-22 Family Night was a huge success! Read-aloud, yoga, and and art-music activity! @ksderedesign #TigerPride271 @usd271schools
Our first 21-22 Family Night was a huge success! Read-aloud, yoga, and and art-music activity! @ksderedesign #TigerPride271 @usd271schools
Please join us at SHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual Fields of Faith! The event will be held at Tiger Stadium on Wednesday, October 13 at 7:30 pm for Faith sharing and Fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - October 1, 2021
“Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.”
~ Anonymous
Rooks County School Districts have been implementing the “Test to Stay” option in the junior high and high schools this week. Each Rooks County District is able to offer testing on campus to students and staff who have been identified as a close contact. If the junior high or high school student or staff test negative, he/she may remain on campus and wear a mask for the duration of the quarantine period. Staff and students may choose to remain at home during this time as well. The schools are working with county health for testing options for elementary students.
We currently have 12 active cases of COVID-19 in the county and four individuals in the hospital. Rooks County has a two-week positivity rate of 13.4% as of 9/25/2021.
It's time for our 1st Family Engagement Night of the 2021-2022 school year! We hope to see you on Friday, October 1st. We will also host a read aloud during the halftime of the SHS Tiger football game!
SHS Cheerleaders will be hosting Pink Out Night at our last home game on October 22nd. A store-front for the shirts will be open soon from Redeem Designs. Proceeds will go to the Rooks County Cancer Council. Be watching here for the store front!
SHS Volleyball at Home on Tuesday, 10/5/21 with Hill City and Osborne 5:00 pm - Varsity in HS - Stockton vs. Hill City, Osborne vs. Hill City, Stockton vs. Osborne, JV in Jr. High - Stockton vs. Osborne and Stockton vs Hill City
SHS Volleyball at Home on Monday, 10/4/21 with Lakeside - 5:00 pm - All will be played in the SHS Gym - JV(best of 3) and Varsity (Best 3 out of 5)
SHS Varsity VB Tourney on Saturday, 10/2/21 8:30 am. We are in Pool B at Washington Grade School. Order of play: Victoria vs Plainville, NV vs Stockton, Plainville vs. NV, Stockton vs Victoria, Plainville vs Stockton
We are grateful to have these two teachers on our USD 271 staff! Celebrate your uniqueness and all that you bring to the collective efficacy of #KTOY22! Kansas Teacher of the Year Leadership and Banquet Weekend! @ksdehq
Rooks County School Districts’ Update - September 24, 2021
Flexible - According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, flexible is: characterized by a ready capability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements. This term applies to not only our school districts but also our families who are impacted by COVID-19. Several schools in our county had to make quick decisions and be ready to adapt to certain situations brought upon by the coronavirus. Our districts appreciate the support of our families and the Rooks County Health officials as we all work together to keep our students and staff safe and healthy. Thank you for helping us make this happen. As always, please reach out to an administrator in your school district if you have any questions.
We currently have 16 active cases of COVID-19 in the county and three individuals in the hospital. Rooks County has a two-week positivity rate of 15.8% as of 9/18/2021.
As a reminder…
Students and staff who have been identified as close contact with a positive COVID case will have two options. They will be able to complete their time in quarantine at home or they will be able to utilize one of the KDHE strategies to potentially return to school sooner. Strategies the districts are currently reviewing include: “Test to Know”, “Test to Stay”, and “Test to Play”.
The “Test to Know” gives staff and students the option to take a rapid test if he/she is having symptoms and would like to know if he/she is positive for COVID-19. The “Test to Stay” and “Test to Play” is for students and staff who have been identified as close contact and are required to be in quarantine. In this situation, students and staff will be able to take a rapid test if he/she so chooses. If they test negative, they will be able to remain in school and participate in extracurricular activities if they wear a mask.
The following paragraphs provide additional information about the options available. If you have any questions, please reach out to your district’s administrators.
Option 1
Staff and/or parents of students have the choice of getting a rapid antigen test. This rapid antigen test will show results in 15 minutes. There is no cost for this test. This is an OPTIONAL test with parental consent. Staff and/or students will be tested daily during the quarantine period. If the antigen test is positive, the student or staff member must stay home and the health department will be notified.
If the antigen test is negative, the student or staff member may return to school for in-person learning and may participate in extracurricular activities and school-based events as long as they are asymptomatic. Masks will be required during this time frame. Our county health department requests that staff and/or students continue the community quarantine outside of school hours/activities.
Option 1 (continued)
Staff and students may qualify for “modified quarantine”. This option will likely be available at the elementary level. In this situation, testing will NOT be required. However, masks WILL be required.
Option 2
For those students and/or staff who do not want the antigen test, they must complete the required quarantine as set by our county health department and KDHE.
Each district has spent a great deal of time developing their own guidelines regarding how the procedures will be conducted. No tests will be given without prior consent from the parent/guardian.
Mr. Bill Lowry
blowry@usd271.com
785-425-6367
International Dot Day was celebrated today at Stockton Schools. The National Honor Society Members hosted grades Kindergarten-3rd grade. They read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and helped each grade school student make their mark!
SJHS Volleyball on Thursday, 9/30/21 against Logan/Palco games will be at Damar Jr. High 4:00 pm Order of Play A, B, C
SJHS Football on Thursday 9/30/21 against Logan/Palco game will be at Palco football field 6:00 pm
SHS & SJHS XC on Thursday, 9/30/21 at Beloit 3:45 pm