SHS scholars bowl at Phillipsburg on Monday, 1/25/21 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled
Due to the incoming weather, USD 271 Schools will not be in session on Monday, January 25th.
2021-1-22
Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The absenteeism rate remains the same as last week at 1.1% above the baseline from 2019-2020. The positive testing rate continues to decline and is at 18.8% this week. Rooks County is starting to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and will follow the Kansas Vaccination Phases. Kansas moved into Phase 2 this week, so Rooks County will complete Phase 1 and will then move into Phase 2.
School districts will continue in-person for the week of January 25-29, 2021. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
KSHSAA adjusted their guidelines regarding participation and spectators. Beginning January 29 through the end of the winter activities regular season, districts will be permitted to allow up to four spectators per participant. Districts may have stricter policies based upon facilities and local health guidelines.
Rooks County School Districts have done an excellent job working to minimize the spread in our county. At this time all of the schools in the county are planning to allow up to four spectators per participant if the nature of the event allows us to do so. The districts will make this determination per sport/event. In addition, each district throughout the state will have their own policy for entrance. Please check prior to attending the event.
The Rooks County School Districts encourage all spectators to follow the regulations as presented in each district. The current policy will be monitored closely and will change as needed. Face masks and social distancing are required at all times and at all events. Children attending an event must sit with their parent/guardian. We ask spectators to only attend the events, which their students are participating. Should we see an increase in the spread or if spectator attendance becomes unmanageable, we will not be able to continue with four spectators. We are working hard to ensure all contests are live streamed. If possible, we encourage fans to attend virtually.
We ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
JV and Girls Wrestling at Phillipsburg on Friday, 1/22/21 starting at 4:00 pm. Team dismissed at 1:20 pm and leaving at 1:30 pm
Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdLFFp4h-n2DkJ98uJLHYNg
SJHS Wrestling at Russell tonight 1/21/21 4:00 pm Live stream link: t.ly/OL18
SHS Wrestling at Beloit on Saturday, 1/23/21 - starting at noon. They are allowing 1 parent per participant. Open Spaces sports will be live streaming.
MCL BB Tournament -at Stockton on Thursday, 1/21/21 starting at 6:00 pm
Links
High School Gym: https://youtu.be/M7gbpppDpGU
Grade School Gym: https://www.facebook.com/Usd271StocktonSchoolsStocktonKansas
SHS Boys Basketball will play Thursday, 1/21/21 in the grade school gym at Stockton against Russell at approximately 7:30 am Live Stream: https://www.facebook.com/Usd271StocktonSchoolsStocktonKansas
SHS Girls Basketball will play in Plainville on Thursday, 1/21/21 - against Plainville in the high school at Plainville 6:00 pm Live stream links
Plainville:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3bJenbUR_Insr65tqXrog
Plainville #2:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM_0TN2RpWPTpnUuweNi4g
The Stockton Spelling Bee for students in grades 4-8 will be live at 9am on Wednesday on our USD 271 Facebook page.
USD 271 staff focused on professional development today that began with a keynote from @brianmendler. Other topics included: project based learning, redesign reignite, self-care, technology, special education process, ELA resource adoption, etc. The topics were plentiful and driven by teacher voice! #TigerPride271
MCL Basketball - SHS Girls Basketball will play in Plainville on Tuesday, 1/19/21 against Russell at 6:00 pm
Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3bJenbUR_Insr65tqXrog
MCL Basketball - SHS Boys Basketball will play in Plainville, Monday, 1/18/21, Stockton will play Plainville at 7:30 pm
Live stream link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3bJenbUR_Insr65tqXrog
2021-1-15
Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The absenteeism rate is decreasing and is at 1.1% above the baseline from 2019-2020. The positive testing rate has decreased to 27.2% this week. We continue to monitor numbers closely.
School districts will continue in-person for the week of January 18-22, 2021. School will NOT be in session on Monday, January 18, due to in-service for Plainville and Stockton. Palco will be in session on Monday, January 18. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision. KSHSAA guidelines regarding participation and spectators allow two parents/guardians (per family) to attend an event. Parents/guardians must be listed on the pass gate to enter the facility. Face masks and social distancing are required. Please be advised, some districts are not allowing any spectators. Announcements will be made as information is available.
We ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
Location Change: SJHS Wrestling on Thursday, 1/21/21 will be held at Russell starting at 4:00 pm
SJHS Wrestling at Russell on Thursday, 1/21/21 starting at 4:00 pm. Two parents/guardians (per family) can attend events. Everyone is required to wear face masks at all times in the building and must social distance 6 feet apart from each other. Parents/guardians must be listed on the pass gate to enter the facility.
HS BB at Hill City on Friday, 1/15/21 6:00 pm Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys. Live stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hill-city-high-school-hill-city-ks
HS Wrestling at Oberlin on Saturday, 1/16/21 9:30 am. No Parents Allowed. Here is the link for live streaming: openspacessports.com
MCL Brackets
Congratulations! Her poster was a winner in Rooks County and it was submitted to the state. She was honored today for a state level Honorable Mention Award from the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts! We are proud of you! #TigerPride271
FCA Huddle This Thursday! 7:30 in the HS Library ~ Breakfast served
USD 271 January Calendar Notes:
January 18-No School. Teacher Inservice.
January 20-No 2:15 Dismissal. Regular School Day.
2021-1-8
Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The positive testing rate has increased to 45.9% this week. The increase in the positive testing rate is related to an outbreak in a facility. RCH reports they are still having difficulty finding receiving hospitals when patients require transfer to a higher level of care. We continue to monitor numbers closely.
School districts will continue in-person for the week of January 11-15, 2021. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision. KSHSAA guidelines regarding participation and spectators allow two parents/guardians (per family) to attend an event. Parents/guardians must be listed on the pass gate to enter the facility. Face masks and social distancing are required. Please be advised, some districts are not allowing any spectators. Announcements will be made as information is available.
We ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another. Welcome back from the Rooks County medical providers and school district employees!
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
SHS Basketball at home on Tuesday, 1/12/21 with Victoria - 6:00 pm - Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. Live stream link: https://youtu.be/Py8p0pRhnSg
SHS Basketball on Friday, 1/8/21 at home with Norton. 6:00 pm - Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/P5uHWrV_3LQ
SHS Wrestling at Salina South on Saturday, 1/9/21 - No Fans Allowed
NFHS Link for Salina South High School – I believe the first one listed is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second link is from 1 p.m. until finished
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/salina-south-high-school-salina-ks/gam8a13ce14dc
Part 2
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/salina-south-high-school-salina-ks/gambe8bd00c02
NFHS Link for Salina Central High School – I believe the first one listed is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the second link is from 1 p.m. until finished
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-high-school-salina-ks/gambb7714854b
Part 2
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-high-school-salina-ks/gam381984b3b2
Girls will be at Salina South and Boys are at Salina Central
Congratulations to Andrea Graham on completing her coursework to earn her Student-Centered Instructional Coaching Certificate! #TigerPride271 Well done!
District leadership matters! Our USD 271 board members set aside time at the start of 2021 to set priorities with @KASBTopeka @_sechrist
Happy New Year! We will see you on the 4th! We have missed you!
Stockton Basketball Shirts link: stocktonbasketball.itemorder.com
Attention SGS Students!! It’s time for a Winter Break Bingo Session! You can read to get 5 in a row or go for a complete fill! When you return on January 4, please share your sheet with Mrs. Green in the office or email her a picture of your sheet! Happy Reading!
The Stockton Grade School staff has a long tradition of honoring teachers at the end of their 25th year in education! Erica Dryden reached this milestone in May 2020. She was recognized this week when she was presented her golden bell and plaque. #TigerPride271
SHS Past Graduates that are recipients of the McCrystal and/or Olive Reed Schaefer scholarships, you need to submit your 1st semester grades and 2nd semester schedules by 12/31/20(nothing will be accepted after this deadline) These are submitted on the USD 271 website (usd271.com). Click the explore tab and under schools, click the + button by High School and click scholarships.
2020-12-18
Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The absenteeism rate is decreasing and is at 3.9% above the baseline from 2019-2020. The positive testing rate has decreased to 19.9% this week. We continue to monitor numbers closely.
School districts in the county will begin Winter Break on Monday, December 21. In alignment with the KSHSAA recommendations, no practices will take place from December 23 through January 3. The first day competitions will resume is Friday, January 8.
It is our hope that families will enjoy their time together during the break and will remain healthy at the same time. Please continue to wear your masks and practice social distancing. We appreciate your help as we navigate through this pandemic. We look forward to seeing the students when school resumes in January. Updates about the return to school will be posted the Friday before students are scheduled to return.
As always, stay safe and healthy. We are thankful to live in a county where we work together to take care of one another. Happy Holidays from the Rooks County medical providers and USD 269 Palco, USD 270 Plainville, and USD 270 Stockton!
Stockton Wrestling Shirts Link:
stocktonwrestling.itemorder.com
2nd & 3rd Grade Christmas Stories:
https://youtu.be/PNQt4jpFApY
https://youtu.be/a8MjDae-ZqA
https://youtu.be/ej52CawZVf0
Thank you to our SJHS Stuco for your excellence as you come to serve our school and Stockton community! Cocoa for the community and gifts for the Angel Tree.
Stockton 8th Grade and SHS Choirs will be caroling downtown, feel free to step outside and enjoy our music as we spread Christmas cheer.
SHS Wrestling at Russell on Saturday, 12/19/20 - 10:00 am start - NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED
Live Streaming: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/russell-high-school-russell-ks/gam140b35e47a
Links for SHS Basketball at home on 12/18/20 against TMP starting at 6:00 pm: https://youtu.be/vikO1X4x8v4
Links for SJHS Basketball at home against Russell on Thursday, 12/17/20:
Girls Games: https://youtu.be/V9amYKADy1Q
Boys Games: USD 271 Stockton School Facebook Live Stream
Live Streaming for SJHS Basketball at Smith Center tonight 12/14/20:
The boys will be on Smith Center Redmen Youtube channel.
The girls will be on Smith Center Redmen2 Youtube channel.
SJHS Basketball at Smith Center on 12/14/20. The games will start at 4:30 PM (change from 4:00 PM).
Boys will play at the SC High School w/ 2 quarters of B followed by a full A game. The girls will play at SC Grade School w/ the A game first followed by 2 quarters of B. 2 parents per participant. Masks are required. Good luck Tigers!
KSHSAA and USD 271 Parent/Guardian Event Update
USD 271 Board of Education, at a special Board meeting, approved that two parents/guardians (per family) can attend events, if the facility can accommodate 6 foot social distancing. USD 271 will follow the new KSHSAA guidelines regarding participation and spectators.
Parents/guardians will be required to wear face masks at all times in the building and must social distance 6 feet apart from each other. Parents/guardians must be listed on the pass gate to enter the facility. The pass gate policy will be implemented for all MCL schools. Additional information regarding MCL decisions will be posted on our social media sites. In order to maintain two parents/guardians as spectators and keep a 6 foot social distance we would ask parents/guardians to only attend games their student is participating in.
There will be no concession stand at events. USD 271 will continue to live stream all events.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main StreetStockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
2020-12-11
Rooks County continues to see new COVID-19 cases throughout the county. The absenteeism rate is at 6.7% above the baseline from 2019-2020. The positive testing rate has decreased slightly to 27.9% this week. We continue to monitor numbers closely.
Rooks County districts are dedicated to doing whatever we can to keep our students safe and to provide them the opportunity to participate in the activities. Our goal is to remain in school before the holiday break. We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of December 14-18, 2020. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
We ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another. Happy Holidays from the Rooks County medical providers and school district employees!
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
Christmas 8-12 FCA Huddle in the morning! Breakfast and time together! See you at 7:30
USD 271 - Calendar Update
January 18, 2021 will be a day of Professional Inservice for USD 271 staff. There will be no school for students on January 18th. Thank you.
SHS Basketball on Tuesday, 12/15/20 at Wakeeney 6:00 pm - Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys. Live Stream link will be: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozYXdBjBYaUJ7_d2kOaa0A
SHS Wrestling on Friday, 12/11/20 at Ellis 2:00 pm..Live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflHbOCt7rgBlzmqtAysiA
SHS Varsity Basketball will play at Osborne on Saturday, 12/12/20 starting at 3:00 pm with Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys. Live Stream on USD 392 Osborne County Facebook Page.
SHS Varsity Basketball will play at Thunder Ridge on Friday, 12/11/20 starting at 6:00 pm with Varsity Girls followed by Varsity Boys. Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcgpWNreXsIQ_FDi5Qrv-3A
MCEL Girls Basketball Tournament at Stockton on Thursday, 12/10/20 6:00 pm -Live Stream Link:
https://youtu.be/4PYH3sj2FBk
20.12.07
USD 271 and Rooks County Health Department will be using the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in order to provide students and staff with a safe on-site learning environment in the event of a positive case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member.
We currently have a classroom in one of our buildings that we are using the modified Isolation and Quarantine on due to an exposure from COVID-19. The Rooks County Health Department HAS CONTACTED all of the direct contacts to the positive case, all staff, and parents of the students in the specific classroom.
FCA Huddle this Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 am in the gym! See you all there! ✝️
On November 13th, the Main Street Christian Church arrived at SGS to share an act of kindness and love from our community! Thank you for the pop and chips! We appreciate you! #BetterTogether #TigerPride271
Early Dismissal - 2:15 pm - Wednesday, December 9, 2020
USD 271 Staff Professional Development
MCEL Girls Tournament on Saturday, 12/5/20, we have a new link for the games taking place in the High School gym at Stockton:
https://youtu.be/Z8iKA6WX_p4
2020-12-4
Rooks County continues to see a high number of new COVID-19 cases. The absenteeism rate is increasing (6.0% above the baseline from 2019-2020). The positive testing rate is 33.8% this week and the two week incident rate remains high. RCH reports they are still having difficulty finding receiving hospitals when patients require transfer to a higher level of care.
As you are aware, spectators are not allowed to attend events and activities in our schools. While we know this is disappointing to our parents/guardians, fans, and communities, we are thankful our students are able to play ball, to wrestle, and to participate. Many of the events will be livestreamed either through our own media production sites or through the towns where we are visiting. Information regarding the events will be posted as it becomes available.
Please understand that these modifications are implemented in the best interest of not only our students and student athletes but also our communities. Rooks County districts are dedicated to doing whatever we can to keep our students safe and to provide them the opportunity to participate in the activities. Our goal is to remain in school for the next two weeks before the holiday break. We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of December 7-11, 2020. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
We ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another. Happy Holidays from the Rooks County medical providers and school district employees!
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
SJHS Basketball at home on Monday, 12/7/20 with Trego at 4:30 pm - Girls HS - B(2), A Boys will play in Jr. High Gym - B, A
High School - Girls Game: https://youtu.be/g5QtbAg5ARc
Jr High Gym - Boys Game: https://www.facebook.com/Usd271StocktonSchoolsStocktonKansas
SHS Wrestling at Plainville tonight link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3bJenbUR_Insr65tqXrog
CHANGE -SHS Basketball at Russell on Friday, 12/4/20 -NO JV BOYS - 6:00 PM Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. Video Streaming Links (Free) JV Boys: http://t.ly/0eZI Varsity Girls: http://t.ly/Vmy4 Varsity Boys: http://t.ly/cB8G NFHS Network may require a free subscription, but the broadcasts will be free. The games will also be on KRSL AM 990 and 98.1 FM and stream online at KRSL.com.
MCEL Basketball Tournament Boys Games in Plainville & Girls Games in Stockton. These games will be live streamed watch Plainville and Stockton Facebook pages to see the link's
Here is the link for the tournament Bracket
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jkm38KKmh90Kz8P7t2SJTeTtc3smvEC_eu_u-dvam5E/edit?usp=sharing
The Leadership Service & Action class is doing a FOOD DRIVE for an FCCLA Service project. There will be a box by the High School front office and Webster's. The items will be donated to shelters and our local food pantry. Food Drive will start on December 1st through 18th.
SHS Basketball at Russell on Friday, 12/4/20 - 5:00 pm - JV Boys - 2 quarters, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys. Video Streaming Links (Free)
JV Boys: http://t.ly/0eZI
Varsity Girls: http://t.ly/Vmy4
Varsity Boys: http://t.ly/cB8G
NFHS Network may require a free subscription, but the broadcasts will be free.
The games will also be on KRSL AM 990 and 98.1 FM and stream online at KRSL.com.
MCEL Basketball girls games at Stockton will be live streamed on these links for the tournament
High School Gym: https://youtu.be/VwKb4LAYiP0
Jr. High Gym: https://www.facebook.com/Usd271StocktonSchoolsStocktonKansas
SJHS Basketball on 12/1/20 with Hill City, live stream links below:
High School Gym - Girls Games: https://youtu.be/ZuKc9hful0w
Jr. High Gym - Boys Games - https://www.facebook.com/Usd271StocktonSchoolsStocktonKansas
SJHS Basketball Games in Plainville tonight will be live streamed at the links below:
Bird's Eye View
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3bJenbUR_Insr65tqXrog
Bird's Eye View 2
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM_0TN2RpWPTpnUuweNi4g
Check out Plainville USD 270 Facebook page to see which game will be on each link
2020-11-27
Rooks County continues to see a high number of new COVID-19 cases (65 over the last week) and still has a positivity rate of more than 40% this week. RCH reports they are still having difficulty finding receiving hospitals when patients require transfer to a higher level of care. With families gathering during the Thanksgiving holiday, we expect a further increase in the number of cases during the next two weeks and plan to modify our extracurricular activities to minimize the risk of transmission at a school-based event. Beginning Monday, November 30th, there will be no spectators allowed at athletic contests, both Junior High and High School. We are planning to live stream all events.
At this time, USD 271 plans to return to in-person learning for the week of November 30 - December 4, 2020 for grades Pk-12. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
We would like to ask the community to help us keep our schools open by helping reduce the spread in the community. This can be accomplished by wearing face coverings, implementing social distancing, practicing good hand hygiene, and limiting social gatherings. Please keep all students home if they are feeling ill.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
For Immediate Release from KSHSAA
November 24, 2020
2020-11-20
All districts in Rooks County will be on an extended Thanksgiving break next week with NO School the week of November 23-28. Please enjoy this time with your immediate family. We encourage you to relax and appreciate the time with your loved ones.
Rooks County has seen a significant increase in both the number of positive cases and the rate of positive tests. Hospitals in Kansas are feeling the effects of this increase in very serious ways. RCH does have bed space available today but is experiencing difficulty every day with finding a place for patients who need transfer to a higher level of care. HaysMed and Salina are at capacity and currently on diversion, so patients are being transferred to Wichita or Kansas City. These cities are also noting bed shortages, which is concerning. What we do locally impacts these numbers.
With the holiday season upon us, we ask you to do everything you can to help us keep our students in school and our community in a healthy place. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small. We are thankful to live in a county where we take care of one another. Happy Thanksgiving from the Rooks County medical providers and school district employees!
Our Rooks County team will meet next Friday and review data and send out an update for the week of November 30 - December 4th.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
USD 271 will not be session during the week of November 23-27th.
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Our weekly COVID-19 update will be published later today.
Rooks County Health Department Angel Tree
Please call by 11/30/20 to place your child's name on the tree!
November 17-20, 2020
Tiger Alley Lunch Pick-up
Change of time!!
11:30am-12:00pm
Remote Packets and Device Pick-up for grades 3, 6, and 7:
11:00-11:30 in the lunch pick-up line on Monday, 11/16.
If this timeframe does not work for your family, please call the SGS office after 8am on Monday. 785-425-6120
2020-11-15
Important Message
On Monday, November 16th, Grades 6th and 7th will begin remote learning through Friday, November 20th. Information on technology pickup will be emailed to parents.
PreK-5 will return to in-person learning on Tuesday the 17th except for the classes and individuals that are still in quarantine.
There will be no Junior High Basketball until after Thanksgiving break.
There will be no school at USD 271 on Monday November 23rd and November 24th.
Please help us to reduce the spread of the Covid virus by wearing a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small, which have been the source of spread over the last several weeks. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation. USD 271 Schools
2020-11-13
Rooks County has seen a significant increase in both the number of positive cases and the rate of positive tests. During the month of October, RCH tested an average of 50 people per week and had a positivity rate of 22%. The week of November 2-8, 2020, RCH tested 99 people and saw a positivity rate of 37%. Since November 9, 2020, RCH has tested 112 people and has a current positivity rate of 47%. These changes are similar to numbers across Kansas and the US, where the number of new cases per day have set records. Kansas had an average of 2430 new cases per day for the last week. The US had more than 163,000 new cases yesterday.
Hospitals in Kansas are feeling the effects of this increase in very serious ways. RCH does have bed space available today but is experiencing difficulty every day with finding a place for patients who need transfer to a higher level of care. HaysMed and Salina are at capacity and currently on diversion, so patients are being transferred to Wichita or Kansas City. These cities are also noting bed shortages, which is concerning. What we do locally impacts these numbers. Please wear a mask when you interact with anyone outside your immediate household and avoid all gatherings, large and small, which have been the source of spread over the last several weeks.
USD 271 has experienced several COVID-19 cases over this week. We are scheduled to return our PreK-5th grade from remote learning to in-person learning with many staff returning at that time. At this time we will plan to return to in-person instruction on Tuesday for PreK-5 except for classes and persons who are still quarantined. All 6-12 grade classes will continue in-person learning for the week of November 16-20, 2020. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
REMINDER - DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, 11/15/20: Stockton High School Basketball On-Line Store for Shirts: http://stocktonhsbasketball.itemorder.com
SJHS Basketball on Thursday, 11/19/20 at Plainville. Start Time is 4:00 pm - Boys games will be in the Cardinal Gym - 2 quarters of B Team and full A Team Game. They will not be requiring tickets due to the fact we only have 1.5 games. There will be NO Girls Games.
SJHS Basketball on Tuesday, 11/17/20 - 4:30 pm - Girls in HS Gym - 2 quarters of B Team, full A Team Game. Boys in Jr. High Gym - 2 quarters of B Team, full A team game.
Tiger Nation trash bags are in. Please pick up at the GS between 3 & 3:30. If you are not able to, contact Tiger Nation through FB to make arrangements
Meal Update!
Menu change for Lunch, Friday November 13.
We willl have:
Chicken Taquitos, refried beans, salsa, fruit cup, milk.
Breakfast will still be a yogurt parfait.
Reminder: lunches for remote learners can be picked up in Tiger Alley (traffic flows west to east), at 11 to 11:30.
November 11, 2020
*All contacts have been made by the RCHD. We thank them for their ongoing support.
USD 271 - Stockton Schools
Positive cases of COVID-19 in a student or staff member:
The Rooks County Health Department is notified of all positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Once the Health Department is notified of a positive case, they are required to call all of the close contacts to the positive case.
A close contact is someone who has been within 6 feet of a case for 10 minutes or more or had direct contact with bodily secretions (for example, being coughed or sneezed on). Any students or staff that maintained a 6-foot distance from the positive case would not be considered close contacts and would therefore not be subject to the 14-day quarantine period.
The time period for close contact tracing includes any day(s) the positive student or staff attended school and the preceding 48 hours prior to symptom onset (symptomatic cases) or the preceding 48 hours prior to sample collection (asymptomatic cases).
The Rooks County Health Department has contacted all of the direct contacts to the positive case, all staff, and parents of the students in the specific classrooms.
Stockton High School Basketball On-Line Store for Shirts. orders due 11/15/20: http://stocktonhsbasketball.itemorder.com
SHS and SJHS Wrestling Shirts: stocktonwrestling.itemorder.com. There will be a second time to order right before Jr. High wrestling starts.
SJHS Basketball for Thursday, 11/12/20 with TMP has been cancelled.
Stockton Grade School Remote Learning Plans November 2020 click link for document.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1002002/Stockton_Grade_School_Remote_Learning_November_2020.pdf
Update: SJHS will not have basketball practice today, Monday, and the game at Hoxie scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
The 2:15 dismissal on Wednesday, November 11th, has been canceled.
Thank you.
TO CAREGIVERS and COMMUNITY - November 8, 2020 Update
USD 271 Schools COVID-19 School Update: There will be no school on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
Tuesday will be a Professional Development Day for staff to launch remote plans for grades PK-5 and deploy technology devices and packets for grades PK-5. We will deploy technology devices and packets on Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 PM. There will be more directions communicated on Tuesday. Grades PK-5 will be in REMOTE learning from Wednesday, November 11th through Monday, November 16th. Lunches will be available at the school. The pickup will be in Tiger Alley from 11:00-11:30.
Grades 6-12 will continue in-person learning starting Wednesday, November 11th. Their day will be a regular in-person day.
We will continue to monitor our positive cases and ongoing data to determine if other changes need to be made. We thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
School Closure on Monday, November 9th
USD 271 Schools will not be in session on Monday, November 9, 2020. As was stated in our update on Friday, we have an increase in the number of active cases, as well as we are waiting for test results for some students and staff. We also have students and staff in quarantine. We will use Monday to disinfect and provide teachers time to prepare for instruction with limited staff. Our ultimate goal is to continue in person instruction and this day will allow for staff self-care and a thorough cleaning of the building while staff and students are not present.
We would like to ask our parents/caregivers to help us keep our schools open by helping reduce the spread in our school and community. This can be accomplished by face coverings, social distancing, good hand hygiene and to limit social gatherings. Please keep all students home if they are feeling ill.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
2020-11-6
We continue to see an increase of positive cases within our county. The absenteeism rate is increasing (3.1% above baseline from 2019-2020). The positive testing rate has increased over the last week. There is an increase in the incidence rate in the county, so we are monitoring numbers closely.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of November 9-13, 2020. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
As of November 6, 2020, USD 271 statistics:
19 students in modified quarantine (school) until Monday Nov. 9th
17 students in quarantine
3 students positive
2 staff in modified quarantine (school) until Monday Nov. 9th
1 staff in quarantine
2 staff members positive
We would like to ask the community to help us keep our schools opened by helping reduce the spread in our community. This can be accomplished by face coverings, social distancing, good hand hygiene and limit social gatherings. Please keep all students home if they are feeling ill.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
SJHS Basketball at home on Thursday, 11/12/20 with TMP. 4:30 pm start time. Girls will play in the High School, B, C, A. Boys will play in the Jr. High B, A. Spectators will be limited. Masks will be required.
Stockton High School Basketball On-Line Store for Shirts. orders due 11/15/20: http://stocktonhsbasketball.itemorder.com
Tiger Fans: We have extra tickets to the SJHS Basketball Game at home tonight 11/5/20. Stop by the SHS office to pick them up. Game time is 4:30 pm
SJHS Basketball at Hoxie on Tuesday, 11/10/15 4:30 pm start time. Girls will play at Hoxie Grade School - B, A - Spectators from Stockton will sit on the North Side(Bench Side). Boys will play at Hoxie High School, B, A - Spectators from Stockton will sit on the west side of the gym(bench side). Masks are required.
SJHS Basketball at Home on 11/5/20 against Norton. 4:30 pm start time. Girls will play in the HS Gym - B, C, A. Boys will play in the Jr. High Gym - B, A. Spectators will be limited. Extra tickets are available, please pick up ahead of time at the SHS office.
Stockton Jr. High Basketball Shirts, order from this link:
http://stocktonbasketball.itemorder.com
Deadline is 11/8/20
2020-10-30
We have seen an increase in positive cases within our county. The absenteeism rate remains low (2.3% above baseline from 2019-2020). The positive testing rate has remained stable from last week. There is an increase in the incidence rate in the county, so we are monitoring numbers closely.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of November 2-6, 2020. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
Masks, social distancing, and limited attendance will be practiced at all events. Please contact your school district for specific information and for ticket availability.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
USD 271 November 2020 Calendar Changes
+November 11 - Veteran's Day Program Canceled
+November 11 - 2:15 pm Dismissal for Students
+November 24 - 6-12 Winter Program Canceled
October 30, 2020
USD 271 and Rooks County Health Department will be using the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in order to provide students and staff with a safe on-site learning environment in the event of a positive case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member.
The Rooks County Health Department is notified of all positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Once the Health Department is notified of a positive case, they are required to call all of the close contacts to the positive case.
A close contact is someone who has been within 6 feet of a case for 10 minutes or more or had direct contact with bodily secretions (for example, being coughed or sneezed on). Any students or staff that maintained a 6-foot distance from the positive case would not be considered close contacts and would therefore not be subject to the 14-day quarantine period.
The time period for close contact tracing includes any day(s) the positive student or staff attended school and the preceding 48 hours prior to symptom onset (symptomatic cases) or the preceding 48 hours prior to sample collection (asymptomatic cases). Below is an explanation of the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements:
The Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements specifically address requirements around maintaining continuity of learning in the situation where all students and staff in a classroom are exposed to COVID-19; namely the modified quarantine requirements for close contacts of a case. What this modified quarantine allows is the ability for all students and staff in the exposed classroom to continue physically attending school during their quarantine period. This guide includes some specific engineering and administrative controls that must be in place before the modified quarantine of close contacts is allowed.
Modified Quarantine Requirements: These modified quarantine requirements are contingent on the close contacts of a case remaining asymptomatic. Students and staff who have had an exposure but remain asymptomatic should adhere to the following practices prior to and during the school day: o Arrival and dismissal times: Students and staff on modified quarantine must arrive and leave school on a staggered schedule without interacting with the general school population. o Pre-screen: School administrators should measure the quarantined student and staff temperatures and assess symptoms prior to the start of the school day. Ideally, temperature checks should happen before the individual enters the school building. o Medical check-in: If the quarantined student or staff becomes sick during the day, they should be sent home immediately. Surfaces in their workspace should be cleaned and disinfected. Anyone who develops illness compatible with COVID-19 during the quarantine period should notify the school administration. o Wear a mask: The quarantined students and staff should wear a face mask/face covering at all times while in the school. o Physical separation: The quarantined students and staff should be physically separated from the general school population. All activities, including mealtimes and classes like art and music, should take place within the classroom. o Bathrooms: The quarantined students and staff must have their own designated bathroom or, if feasible, common bathrooms must be cleaned after a quarantined student or staff have used them. o School activities: Quarantined students and staff should not participate in any activities that involve interaction with non-quarantined students and staff. This includes before and after school care and all school-related activities.
We currently have a classroom in one of our buildings that we are using the modified Isolation and Quarantine on due to an exposure from COVID-19. The Rooks County Health Department has contacted all of the direct contacts to the positive case, all staff, and parents of the students in the specific classroom.
SJHS Basketball at Oakley on Tuesday, 11/3/20. Start time is 4:00 pm Girls will play at Oakley HS - B, C, A. Boys will play in Monument - B, A. Mask are required and our school will be ask to sit together.
SHS Football game that was scheduled for tonight 10/29/20 with Meade has been cancelled.
The KSHSAA will be livestreaming the state cross country meets at all three locations. Races can be viewed live at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/kshsaa
State Cross Country Send-Off - There will be a send off for Johnny Hamel for State Cross Country at 9:35 am on Saturday, 10/31/20 in front of the high school. Good Luck Johnny!!
October 27, 2020
USD 271 - Stockton Schools
Positive case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member:
The Rooks County Health Department is notified of all positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Once the Health Department is notified of a positive case, they are required to call all of the close contacts to the positive case.
A close contact is someone who has been within 6 feet of a case for 10 minutes or more or had direct contact with bodily secretions (for example, being coughed or sneezed on). Any students or staff that maintained a 6-foot distance from the positive case would not be considered close contacts and would therefore not be subject to the 14-day quarantine period.
The time period for close contact tracing includes any day(s) the positive student or staff attended school and the preceding 48 hours prior to symptom onset (symptomatic cases) or the preceding 48 hours prior to sample collection (asymptomatic cases).
The Rooks County Health Department has contacted all of the direct contacts to the positive case, all staff, and parents of the students in the specific classrooms.
Reminder: SJH Sports Pictures tomorrow 10/27 for boys & girls basketball and cheer squad
SHS Football Cross District Game at Home on Thursday, 10/29/20 against Meade - Kick-Off at 6:00 pm. Spectators will be limited. If we have extra tickets, we will post on here later in the week.
KSHSAA State Cross Country Meet Bound!
Congratulations to Jonathan! 8th place with 18:47 at Regionals XC!! State bound next Saturday at Victoria!
Cameron placed 18th! Congrats to our Tiger representatives!
(Photo credits-Hamels)
New Link for Sub-State Volleyball at Stockton:
https://youtu.be/YKVchH-EkL0
Class 1A DI Volleyball Sub-State at Stockton on Saturday, 10/24/20 starting at 1:00 pm will be live streamed: https://youtu.be/QsLSgFBH0PE
2020-10-23
Rooks County schools have seen no significant change in COVID-19 activity this week. While we have some students who are quarantined at home, we have no known transmission of COVID in our schools. Our decision is based on a continued low level of absenteeism in the schools (only 1.1% above baseline from the 2019-2020 school year), a positive testing rate in the county of 12.3% over the last two weeks and a relatively stable incidence rate in Rooks County over the last two weeks.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of October 26-30, 2020 and will monitor the data over the coming week closely. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
Regulations for postseason events were released by KSHSAA. Masks, social distancing, and limited attendance is required at all events. Please contact your school district for specific information and for ticket availability.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
SHS Football vs Trego tonight at 7:00 pm will be broadcast on 103.3 FM
October 22, 2020
USD 271 - Stockton Schools
Positive case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member:
The Rooks County Health Department is notified of all positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. Once the Health Department is notified of a positive case, they are required to call all of the close contacts to the positive case.
A close contact is someone who has been within 6 feet of a case for 10 minutes or more or had direct contact with bodily secretions (for example, being coughed or sneezed on). Any students or staff that maintained a 6-foot distance from the positive case would not be considered close contacts and would therefore not be subject to the 14-day quarantine period.
The time period for close contact tracing includes any day(s) the positive student or staff attended school and the preceding 48 hours prior to symptom onset (symptomatic cases) or the preceding 48 hours prior to sample collection (asymptomatic cases).
The Rooks County Health Department has contacted all of the direct contacts to the positive case, all staff, and parents of the students in the specific classrooms.
Class 1A DI Volleyball Sub-State at Stockton on Saturday, 10/24/20 starting at 1:00 pm will be live streamed: https://youtu.be/QsLSgFBH0PE
FCA Huddle for 8-12th grades tomorrow 10/22/20 @7:30 AM on the stage. Breakfast items provided. Join us for food and fellowship. Not sure what FCA is? Ask Mr. Basart, Bobbi, Mr. Bedore, Mr. Bennett, or Mrs. Bennett. We would love to visit with you if you are curious.
SHS Volleyball at Home tomorrow night 10/20/20 with Russell and Oakley starting at 5:00 pm. There are a few extra tickets if you would like to come watch the Lady Tigers play, see Marcia at the SHS office.
There are still ticket vouchers available for the SHS Football game tonight, please stop by the SHS office if you want a ticket for the game.
2020-10-16
Rooks County schools have had a decrease in COVID-19 activity this week. While we have some students who are quarantined at home, we have no known transmission of COVID in our schools. Our decision is based on a continued low level of absenteeism in the schools (only 1.6% above baseline from the 2019-2020 school year), a declining positive testing rate in the county (10.7% over the last two weeks) and a decreasing incidence rate in Rooks County over the last two weeks.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of October 19-23, 2020 and will monitor the data over the coming week closely. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
The Kansas State High School Activities Association released information this week regarding postseason regulations. Masks are required for attendance at all KSHSAA postseason events. Maximum fan attendance is 50% of venue capacity. Rooks County will continue to limit attendance of spectators at sporting events as well. All spectators must wear masks at all times during every sporting event.
We appreciate the support of the community as we work through these issues each week. It is important for us to work together to keep our students, staff, and community safe. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
We have some ticket vouchers available for the SHS football game tonight. Please stop by the SHS office and pick them up if you are wanting a ticket.
USD #271 is conducting a survey of SHS graduates from the past 3 years. Grads from the classes of 2018, 2019 and 2020 can send their email address to jniblock@usd271.com
Attention!
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
October 12, 2020
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
The completion of the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year will be celebrated on Friday, October 16th. Yes, celebrated! During this time of uncertainty due to the pandemic of COVID we celebrate each time we have an opportunity! We have been very fortunate to offer in-person learning to our students for this first quarter. Thank you for supporting our children and our schools as we navigate through change.
Our Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will be held virtually on Monday, October 19th, from 10 am to 6 pm. You will receive an invitation from your child’s classroom teacher or mentor teacher. If you do not have communication with a teacher regarding scheduling, please contact Sierra in the office.
From preschool through seventh grade, our students will gradually have more participation in the conferences as they get older. Your child’s teacher will share the expectations for student participation, as they make plans with you. The collaboration is vital as we reflect on social-emotional, academic, and whole-child development.
Thank you in advance for participating in the conferences!
Preschool - Grade 3, Special Education, and Title I reports will be mailed home on Friday, October 23rd.
We are with you,
Stacey Green
Principal
Date Changes:
October 14 - 2:15 Dismissal
October 16 - School in Session
October 29 - K-5 Music Program Canceled
Congratulations to the SJHS Lady Tigers!
2nd Place in the MCEL Tournament!
Here are the links for tonight's MCEL JH VB games. Please pass this along to your fans.
Pburg vs. TMP: https://youtu.be/FuknvvTvVRg
TMP vs. Stockton. https://youtu.be/w_NeoC4IILk
Pburg vs. Stockton: https://youtu.be/XbGMH2Gw8hE
Thank you to this incredible duo! We appreciate our Athletic Directors! Students and coaches-they are here for you! They each hold full-time positions in our district and then commit to extra hours for AD duties! #bettertogether #TigerPride271 @kshsaa
MCEL Volleyball Update from Stockton
Stockton takes Norton in 2!
Stockton will play Monday night in Phillipsburg. More details to follow.
#TigerPride271
MCEL Volleyball Update from Stockton -10/10.
Plainville with a win over Norton 2-1.
MCEL Volleyball Tournament Update - Saturday 10/10 - Stockton Site
Stockton over Plainville 2-0
Rooks County Update - October 9, 2020
2020-10-09
Rooks County continues to have significant COVID-19 activity, including new positives and deaths since our last update. While we have some students who are quarantined at home, we have no known transmission of COVID in our schools.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of October 12-16, 2020 and will monitor the data over the coming week closely. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
We continue to limit attendance by spectators at sporting events. All spectators must wear masks at all times during every sporting event.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
USD #271
421 Main Street
Stockton, KS 67669
785-425-6367
MCEL Volleyball is Saturday, 10/10/20 - Our Lady Tigers are the #2 seed.. We will be hosting on Saturday, at the SHS Gym starting at 9:00 am. Schools involved are Stockton, Oakley, Norton and Plainville. Lady Tigers will play the 1st, 4th and 6th matches of the day. The winner from the 3 sites on Saturday will be play in a triangular on Monday, 10/12/20 at Phillipsburg at 5:00 pm
Spectators will be limited. Here are the guidelines for the MCEL TournamentMCEL Volleyball TournamentCOVID-19 Policy
In order to protect against the spread of COVID-19 and to protect our athletes and communities, the Mid-Continent Elementary League (MCEL) has adopted the following guidelines for this weekend’s tournament:
Roster size is limited to 12 playersNo pep club, unless they have a ticketTwo managersThree CoachesNo Cheer/SponsorsEach School will receive 50 tickets for admissionPass gate will be limited Masks are required for all spectators at all times
The SHS Spirit Squad is hosting their annual Pink Out Night on Friday, October 16th! Click the link to purchase your T-Shirt: stocktonpink.itemorder.com. We will also raffle off a gift basket at the game. All proceeds go to the Rooks County Cancer Council
USD 271 Important Dates for October 2020
+October 14 is a 2:15 pm dismissal date for all students. Staff will have professional development for the last hour of the day.
+October 16 is a school day - we will be in SCHOOL!
+October 19 will be Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. More details to follow.
+October 29 K-5 Music Program has been cancelled due to COVID.
Due to the continued COVID-19 activity in our county USD #271 Athletic Department will begin allowing limited spectators at sporting events held at district venues.
Student participants in sporting events, cheerleading and marching band will each be given spectator vouchers for each event.
In order to obtain entry into the event, the voucher must be exchanged for paid admission at the venue’s ticket booth.
There will be no admission without a voucher. There are no special discounts including student activity passes, employee passes, senior citizen passes.
In order to ensure the safety of those in attendance, the following safety precautions will be in place:
• Spectators will be expected to wear a mask at all times, sit in the group they arrived with and practice social distancing from others.
Spectators will be expected to follow the guidelines stated above. If someone does not abide by the guidelines, they will be removed from the event.
Family members and other spectators unable to attend events in person can watch via live stream on USD 271 YouTube channel
School Picture Retake Day
October 6, 2020
School Picture Retakes on Tuesday, 10/6/20.
1. If you were absent on the first picture day, you will need to get your picture taken on this day.
2. If you are wanting a re-take you need to bring back the first packet you ordered.
3. If you did not order the first time and you viewed your photo online and would prefer a new photo before ordering, please let the photographer know on the 6th. Please let your child's teacher know also.
Friday Update 10-02-2020
Rooks County continues to have significant COVID-19 activity, including new positives and deaths since our update on Monday. Our schools currently have three modified quarantine learning groups based on exposure at the school from those who became infected outside the school system. We have no known transmission of COVID in our schools.
We plan to continue in-person learning for the week of October 5-9, 2020 and will monitor the data over the coming week closely. If there is any adjustment required to the learning setting due to concerns with transmission in the schools, we will update your family quickly following a decision.
We continue to limit attendance by spectators at sporting events. All spectators must wear masks at all times during every sporting event.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
SJHS Volleyball at Hill City on Thursday, 10/8/20 - VB - 4:00 pm - Jr./Sr. High Gym - B, A. 6:00 pm - Ringneck Stadium. VB - Mask will be required to be worn and social distance. FB - Mask are highly recommended. At this time there are no restrictions on the number of fans attending our events at Hill City. *Please be aware this could change as we move forward.
JH and HS(MCL) XC at Phillipsburg on Thursday, 10/8/20 at Phillipsburg 4:30 pm
SHS Volleyball at Hill City on Tuesday, 10/6/20. 4:30 pm - High School gym. Order of play: JV (Best 2 out 3), Varsity(best 3 out 5). Masks are required and social distance as much as possible. There are no restrictions on number of fans attending at this time.
SHS Volleyball at Lakeside/Downs on Monday 10/5/20 5:00 pm. Order of Play: Varsity,
JV (2 Sets of 25), Varsity. COVID Requirements: Fans must have a ticket to enter(20 tickets per visiting team) Masks and Temperature checks are required.
Stockton vs Hill City Football is the Nex-Tech Game of the week, you can watch it on Channel 1 or on the internet at nex-tech.com, click on the link. Pre-game 6:45 pm
USD 271 approved six early dismissal dates for the 2020-2021 school year. These early dismissal times for students will provide time for our teachers and staff to receive timely professional development.
School will dismiss at 2:15 on the following dates. Buses will run as scheduled.
October 14
November 11
December 9
January 20
February 17
March 19
Rooks County Schools Update 09.28.2020
Rooks County experienced a dramatic increase in COVID-19 activity over the weekend with 32 new positives and three deaths. There are currently 36 active cases within the county, including several that impact our schools. Due to our careful and consistent use of masks and disinfection protocols, we have been able to limit absences due to COVID-19 and are currently working with two cohorts of students in modified quarantine within the county. These students are allowed to continue in-person learning as a group unless they become ill. We continue to see no evidence of COVID-19 transmission in our schools.
After an extensive review of the data and conversation with our local health experts, we will continue in-person learning for the remainder of this week and monitor the situation closely.
Due to concerns about the evidence of increasing community-based transmission, we are changing attendance policies at all sporting events in the county. Athletes will receive tickets to disperse accordingly. Each athlete will have a predetermined number of tickets for volleyball and football games. All spectators must wear masks at all times during sporting events. If we follow these measures, we will be able to continue having spectators at sporting events. Without these measures, we will transition to no spectators until COVID-19 transmission rates are lower in the county.
These are challenging times for everyone. We appreciate your continued support and trust in our team.
Bill Lowry, Supt.
09/27/2020 Update
USD 271 Stockton Schools has received confirmation that an individual at Stockton High School (grades 8-12) has tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of active cases to 3 in the district.
The Rooks County Health Department is in the process of conducting contact tracing, most of which is complete.
The district has been in constant communication, and cooperating fully, with the Rooks County Health Department as they perform the necessary contact tracing and we will continue to follow their guidance.
The Rooks County Health Department is responsible for contacting students/staff who need to quarantine due to close contact with the individual who tested positive. If you are not contacted by the Rooks County Health Department or the school district instructing your child to quarantine, your child can continue to attend school.
USD 271 is following the procedures of mask wearing, social distancing, temperature screening, and disinfecting so schools can remain open.
USD 271 students, staff, and community members should continue to screen yourself and please stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
As we navigate situations such as this, please be assured that the health and safety of our students and staff are of utmost importance.
If you should have any questions, please contact your school administrator or the Rooks County Health Department.
Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.
September 25, 2020
The weekly new COVID-19 cases in Rooks County have doubled in just one short week, from an average of 9 new cases per week to 18 new cases in the past seven days. Last week at this time we had 11 active cases in our county, this week we have 22. The two-week percent positive test rate rose from 7.5% last week to 11.2% this week. The unpredictability of this virus is frustrating and concerning. Fortunately, our absenteeism rate in the schools remains stable and relatively few students and teachers have been impacted by illness or quarantine.
Given these concerning trends, the Rooks County school districts and medical health officials are monitoring the situation more closely this week and will meet again on Monday afternoon to review the information from the weekend and new numbers published on Monday at lunch. We plan to start the week by continuing in-person learning on Monday, September 28, but we recognize that we may need to change the learning environment midweek if these worrisome trends persist or worsen.
Addition to the calendar Jr. High Volleyball
Monday, 9/28/20 - Jr. High Volleyball will play in Ellis starting at 4:00 pm - They will play at Ellis High School - Order of Play
B Team - Ellis vs. Stockton
A Team - Ellis vs. Stockton
B Team - Trego vs Stockton
A Team - Trego vs Stockton
B Team - Ellis vs Trego
A Team - Ellis vs Trego
Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements
USD 271 and Rooks County Health Department will be using the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements set by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in order to provide students and staff with a safe on-site learning environment in the event of a positive case of COVID-19 in a student or staff member.
The details of the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements can be found on our webpage at www.usd271.com.
NOTE: We currently have a classroom in our school district using the Modified Isolation and Quarantine Requirements due to COVID-19 exposure. The Rooks County Health Department has already contacted all direct contacts to the positive case, including all staff members and parents of the affected students.
Cross Country for tomorrow 9/24/20 at Hill City has been cancelled.
SHS Volleyball at home tonight, Tuesday, 9/22/20 has been postponed, we are working to re-schedule
SHS Football/Homecoming - Friday, 9/25/20 with Spearville. Crowing will be at 6:00 pm and Kick-Off at 6:30 pm
SJHS at Lucas on Thursday, 9/24/20 - Volleyball at 4:00 pm - A, B, C - Visitors will be allowed TWO spectators per athlete, Masks will be required, there will be limited seating. 6:00 pm - JH Football - We are ask to social distance, except for families, masks are not required but recommended. Teams will be dismissed at 2:05 pm
SHS Volleyball at Home on Tuesday, 9/22/20 5:00 pm - Varsity at the SHS Gym - Stockton vs. Oakley, Oakley vs Russell, Stockton vs. Russell. Jr. High Gym 5:00 pm - Oakley vs Russell, Stockton vs Oakley
Homecoming Parade 2020 - There will be a Golf Cart Parade and Pep Rally at Tiger Stadium on Friday, 9/25/20 at 3:00 pm. There will be no parade route down Main Street this year. Community members who choose to attend this event will enter the stadium through the drive-in gate on the south west side. Please stay in or near your vehicles. The visitors' side bleachers are also open. As always, we ask that you wear your face covering and social distance. There will be no community members allowed on the track, football field or in the home bleachers, as this is where our students will be seated.
The SHS FCA would like to invite you to “See You at the Pole 2020”. Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:30 am. Meet us at the flag pole in front of the High School. Breakfast items will be available. #syatp2020
2020-09-18
For the week of September 21 through 25, all schools in Rooks County plan to continue with in-person learning. Our decision is based on a continued low level of absenteeism in the schools (only 0.5% above baseline from the 2019-2020 school year), a low positive testing rate in the county (5.7% over the last two weeks) and a decreasing incidence rate in Rooks County over the last two weeks.
When reviewing all relevant metrics for COVID-19 in our county, we are in the green zone, which means we may continue with our current method of education according to the Kansas State Department of Education Navigating Change guidelines.
All of the districts in the county have the same goal of keeping our students in school. Our health experts recommend we continue in-person learning with universal masking and social distancing precautions in place. We appreciate the support of our families as we work together to provide a healthy environment for our students.
We will continue to monitor the data closely and provide another update next Friday. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about the information or the decision.
SHS Volleyball at home on Tuesday, 9/22/20 with Oakley, Russell 5:00 pm - Varsity in SHS Gym: Stockton vs. Oakley, Oakley vs Russell, Stockton vs. Russell. JV in SJHS Gym 5:00 pm: Oakley vs Russell, Stockton vs Oakley. Remnder:
SJHS Volleyball on Monday, 9/21/20 at Hill City 4:00 pm at the high school, Order of play:
A Team - Hill City vs Phillipsburg
B Team - Stockton vs. Phillipsburg
A Team - Stockton vs. Phillipsburg
B Team - Hill City vs. Stockton
A Team - Hill City vs Stockton
Attention Tiger Fans: Our Homecoming Activities for the Week of Sept. 21 thru Sept. 25 will proceed as planned, our football opponent on Friday, 9/25/20 will be Spearville High School. Kick-Off will be 6:30 pm and Crowing will be 6:00 pm
Spirit Week Dress Up Days for all USD #271 Students 9/21 thru 9/25
MONDAY: Class Color Day
Preschool - Green
Kindergarten - Red
1st Grade - Purple
2nd Grade - Teal
3rd Grade - Pink
4th Grade - Blue
5th Grade - Orange
6th Grade - Yellow
7th Grade - Neon
8th Grade - Purple
9th Grade - Yellow
10th Grade - Orange
11th Grade - Red
12th Grade - Pink
TUESDAY: Sport Day or College Shirt Day
WEDNESDAY: USA Day/Patriotic Day/Red, White, Blue Day
THURSDAY: Movie Character Day
FRIDAY: Blue and White Pride Day
Stockton Football Shirt Store:
http://stocktonfootball.itemorder.com/
Stockton Volleyball Shirt Store is open back up: stocktonvolleyball.itemorder.com
2020 Homecoming Court for SHS
Queen Candidates: Logan Winklepleck, Harley Kester, Chloe Plumer
King Candidates: Jace Hull, Markeis Spiller, Troy Rogers
Candidates: Kaisyn Muir and Cohen Muir
SMILE! 😊
USD 271 Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15th! #TigerPride271
SGS Grades K-5 will celebrate International Dot Day on Friday, September 18! We encourage everyone to wear DOTS! We will continue to make our mark on the world! #TigerPride271
SHS Football vs. Wheatland on Friday, 9/18/20. The game will be played at the Grinnell Middle School at Grinnell 7:00 pm - No Admissions will be charged. Visitor’s parking is located on the east side of the football field and fans will sit on the south side of the football field. COVID Guidelines for Fans: Fans:
· All fans are asked to social distance
· Masks are recommended when social distancing cannot occur
· Fans are asked to wear masks while at the concession area and restroom facilities
· Fans are asked to stay off the field after games to help limit large group gatherings
JH & HS XC at Smith Center on Thursday 9/17/20 4:30 pm
SJHS VB & FB at Home on Thursday, 9/17/20 with Wilson - 4:00 pm - Volleyball in High School order of play BAC. 6:00 pm - Football at Tiger Stadium
SHS Volleyball at Trego on Tuesday, 9/15/20 5:00 pm - TCHS New Gym - Trego vs Stockton, TMP vs. Stockton, Trego vs TMP. There will be no JV Games. Team dismissed at 2:20 pm
2020-09-11
As we settle into the 2020-2021 school year, we want to share information from our school team to you, the families who entrust us with your children. All schools in our county are participating in a weekly call to review the current metrics, consider the overall situation in the county, consult with local health experts and make a plan for the following week. One of our goals is to send out an informational message each week on Friday afternoon that will include the learning plan for the following week as well as some of the data on which we base our decision.
For the week of September 14 through 18, all schools in Rooks County plan to continue with in-person learning. Our decision is based on a low level of absenteeism in the schools (less than 3% above baseline from the 2019-2020 school year) and a relatively low positive testing rate in the county (6.2% over the last two weeks).
Based on this information and other metrics, including hospital capacity and number of new cases in our county, our health experts support our decision to continue in-person learning under the condition that all students and staff continue to wear masks and socially distance. It is clear these measures have been effective at preventing COVID spread in the event of an infected student or staff member.
We will continue to monitor the data closely and provide another update next Friday. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions about the information or the decision.
SHS Football at Home Tonight against Logan/Palco
Senior Parent Night 6:40 pm
Kick-Off at 7:00 pm
If you can not make it to the game, it will be live streamed: https://youtu.be/ZJtZxBDDleA
Tech Interns at work
The USDA has approved Free lunches for all students through December 30th.
SJHS Team Volleyball Shirts!
The white shirt was chosen as the team shirt. It is not required.
http://stocktonvolleyball.itemorder.com/
Tiger Volleyball Shirts link below:
https://stocktonvolleyball.itemorder.com/
Here is the link to watch the SHS Varsity Volleyball tonight, 9/8/20: https://youtu.be/ZJtZxBDDleA
SHS VB at Home on Tuesday, 9/8/20 with Hoxie and Smith Center, Varsity in HS Gym at 5:00 pm - Stockton vs. Hoxie, Smith Center Vs. Hoxie, Stockton vs Smith Center. JV in the middle school at 5:00 pm - Smith Center vs. Hoxie. Stockton will not be playing JV tonight
A beautiful Saturday morning for Cross Country! Our SJHS athlete competed at the TMP Invitational. Congratulations on your first event and for your hard work that prepared you for today and the days ahead! Thanks to our SHS XC team for your support & encouragement! #TigerPride271
Stockton Tigers vs. Thunder Ridge tonight 9/4/20 at 6:45 pm
https://www.facebook.com/Thunder-Ridge-High-School-113019102065958/
Tiger Fans & Fans of our Opponents please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. We need 1000 subscribers to be able to live stream from our iPads using equipment we already have. Just click the link then click subscribe. We will be live streaming all of our home games for the school year. Thanks https://youtu.be/ZJtZxBDDleA
SJHS was back in action tonight! Thank you to our hosts, Trego. Volleyball-A team 2-0! B team 2-0! C Team 1-2. The football team finishes 54-64. Thank you to our cheerleaders! Our Tigers were ready tonight! #TigerPride271
Nutrition & Wellness students using the outdoor classroom by the pool—fresh air, sounds of water are refreshing!
We are grateful to the Farmers Union Cooperative for their generous donation of water bottles to our students! We love the way our schools and community network to support each other! #TigerPride271
Thank you to the Stockton United Methodist Church and the Ruth Phelps Bookbag Memorial for the gift of book bags filled with grade specific supplies! This gift impacts 20 students and families! ❤️
SHS Football at Thunder Ridge on Friday, 9/4/20 at Kensington 7:00 pm.
Stockton Jr. High Cross Country at TMP on Saturday, 9/5/20 8:30 am Check this link for COVID Guidelines for spectators: https://sites.google.com/usd325.com/mclpublicsite/covid-19
SHS Cross Country at Norton on Thursday, 9/3/20 4:30 pm Check this link for COVID Guidelines for spectators: https://sites.google.com/usd325.com/mclpublicsite/covid-19
JH VB & FB at Wakeeney on 9/3/2020 - Volleyball at 4:00 pm at Trego High School, order of play is BCA. Football at 6:00 pm. Check this link for COVID Guidelines for spectators: https://sites.google.com/usd325.com/mclpublicsite/covid-19
SHS VB on 9/1/20 at P-burg 5:00 pm. Newlin Gym - Varsity - P-burg vs. Ellis, Ellis vs Stockton, P-burg vs. Stockton. Aux. Gym - JV - P-burg vs. Stockton, P-burg vs Ellis- link for COVID Guidelines for spectators: https://sites.google.com/usd325.com/mclpublicsite/covid-19
SHS JV Volleyball Tourney on Saturday, 8/29/20 at Phillipsburg 9:00 am - we will play in Newlin Gym and will play 1st, 4th and 5th. Check this link for COVID Guidelines for spectators: https://sites.google.com/usd325.com/mclpublicsite/covid-19
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES!!!
USD 271 School Day is 8am-3:30pm. We request that students do not arrive before 7:40am.
Arrival Assignments:
(A) North Door: Pre K, K, Kuhlmann, Kesler (Please travel from west to east and drop off at the sidewalk on the north end of the playground.)
(C) Main Door: Hohmann, Hemphill, 3rd, 4th Dryden, Dix (Use the circle drive and drop off just before you end the cross walk.)
(D) Cafeteria Door: Brown, Stamper-Voss, 6th, 7th (Enter off Hwy 24 and pull behind the high school, turn down Tiger Alley and drop off your children after the car in front of you has exited. One drop off at a time.)
If you have multiple children, please drop off at the youngest child's requested entry.
Together we can!
USD #271 Covid-19 Transportation Protocol
click link: https://5il.co/k6ta
Back to School Information
First day is August 27th.
School day is 8:00am-3:30pm.
Students are asked to not arrive before 7:40am.
Stockton Return to School Plan Due to COVID-19
click here: https://5il.co/k21m
USD #271 Updated School Calendar (this is a change from the one printed on the back of the school calendars handed out)
We are giving thanks with a grateful ❤️ for donations of notebooks, face shields, chlorox wipes, and another donation of miscellaneous school supplies! Our students and staff are cared for by so many! Thank you! #TigerPride271
We are expressing our gratitude to another community partner! Thank you to VFW Auxiliary Post 8873 for your generous donation of 10 infrared no-touch thermometers! We are better together! #TigerPride271
USD 271 Preschool
August 27th is our first day.
AM session is from 8-11:30.
PM session is from 12-3:30.
A letter is postmarked 8/15 with more details for our preschool parents!
Countdown to Back-to-School! Two weeks from today we will welcome students to in-person learning in our schools!
August 27th- 1st day of school PreK-12
Our school day has changed and it is now: 8:00am-3:30pm
We ask that students not arrive at school before 7:40 am.
It’s a great day to be a Tiger!
We are better together! We are grateful to our families who have donated extra school supplies. This allows all students in our district to have this need met as we start the school year! We can’t thank you enough! ❤️ If you are in need of back to school items for your children, please call your school. #TigerPride271
We are celebrating professional milestones! Our NCKSEC staff returned this week for their Welcome Back inservice. These individuals were recognized for their years of service to the cooperative! Vicki Green-25 years. Jessica Billinger-20 years. Christina Hamel-20 years. Madison Green-5 years. We thank you for ALL you do for our students and families! #TigerPride271
FAQ regarding EO 20-59
KSDE: Frequently asked questions about Gov. Kelly's executive order on schools and COVID-19 kasb.org/nb0807-4/ #ksleg #ksed
A team of staff placed our new sensory walk last week! We will save the final reveal for our students! It’s amazing! Thank you to our staff! #TigerPride271
Click the link to view a message from SHS Principal, Gary McCown. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iG5SoDR8PQCAFa410RySWeOuXA9iqP4c/view?usp=sharing
USD 271: Our SGS phone system is working! SHS has electricity! If you have not completed enrollment, please call or email so we can support you. If your student(s) will not be returning to USD 271 this fall, please call to let us know. Thank you!
SHS is without electricity so their staff can be found at SGS. The SGS/SHS phone system is also down. We are working on this issue. We will let you know when the system is back up! Happy Monday!
USD 271: We thank you for your patience with us on our first year of on-line enrollment. At 4pm we are going to hit “pause” on enrollment. On Monday morning we will resume enrollment and continue supporting you. It’s important for our staff to practice self-care this weekend and step away from work. Thank you!
Notice...this is the LAST DAY for the Summer Lunch Program! A huge thank you to our food service staff, janitors, and Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Glen.
For our final Thursday, 7-30, for lunch we will have
Turkey/ham Sandwich, lettuce, carrots, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Parfait, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!!
Thanks for coming!
Device check-in! We have several iPads and Chromebooks that need to be returned so we can be ready for students on the 27th of August! Devices can be dropped off anytime from 8-4 this week or you can call your school office for a special drop off time! Thanks for your assistance!
Where has the summer gone!!
Notice...this is the last week for the Summer Lunch Program! A huge thank you to our food service staff, janitors, and Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Glen.
For our final Wednesday, 7-29, for lunch we will have
Walking Nachos, lettuce, salsa, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Thank you to the Rooks County Health Center for your generous donation of school supplies for our USD 271 students! We are better together! #TigerPride271
Where has the summer gone!!
Notice...this is the last week for the Summer Lunch Program! A huge thank you to our food service staff, janitors, and Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Glen.
For our final Tuesday, 7-28, for lunch we will have
Sloppy Joe, vegetables, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tart, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Where has the summer gone!!
Notice...this is the last week for the Summer Lunch Program! A huge thank you to our food service staff, janitors, and Foster Grandparent, Grandpa Glen.
For our final Monday, 7-27, for lunch we will have
Cheeseburger, fries, beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
A message from our superintendent, Mr. Bill Lowry. IMG_1594.mov
It is time to enroll! We are excited for the 2020-2021 school year and we are planning face-to-face instruction at SGS and SHS. Our plans for reopening will be shared in the next few weeks! If you have any questions, please contact your building principal.
It's a great day to be a Tiger! We are TIGER Ready!
Terrific Thursday coming up, 7-23, for lunch we will have
Chicken nuggets, waffles, veggie boat, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Spaghetti! Now that just made someone’s day!
Wednesday, 7-22, for lunch there will be
Spaghetti, bread stick, salad, fresh fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Breakfast stick, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and have your day made with a yummy lunch!
Time for a favorite of students and staff! Tuesday 7-21, for lunch will be
Oven baked hash, green beans, bread, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Looking forward to a yummy meal?
Monday 7-20, we will have
Pork Riblet, veggies, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Today was device collection day at SGS! A huge thank you to our students and caregivers for working with us! Thank you for returning the devices in great condition! Thank you for assisting our students to show respect and responsibility! We will get the devices ready for the 20-21 school year! We also make contact with you if you still have devices that weren’t returned today. #TigerPride271
Thursday, 7-16, is a a yummy day for lunch with a new side. For lunch we will have
Walking nachos, bean dip, lettuce, strawberries, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
SHS and SJH KAY clubs are selling Tiger face masks to raise money for our service projects throughout the school year. Check them out at and order online at: https://stockton.itemorder.com
Press Release - Rooks County Schools COVID-19 Advisory Group
In preparation for the upcoming school year a Rooks County Schools COVID-19 Advisory Group has been created with representatives from the medical community and all Rooks County schools (USD269, USD270, USD271, and Sacred Heart School). The purpose of the advisory committee is to gather and discuss the most up-to-date information from Rooks County Public Health, CDC, KDHE and KSDE, then to provide recommended policies and procedures to the schools in terms of how to safely start and continue the 2020-21 school year.
Safely reopening all Rooks County school buildings is our first priority. The foundation of all discussions is to protect and ensure the social, emotional and physical well-being of students and staff. Decisions and actions will be determined based on the current information from CDC with close collaboration with Rooks County Health officials, KDHE and KSDE.
Although definitive plans for the August reopening have not yet been created in Rooks County, schools remain committed to providing quality learning opportunities for all students which may include onsite, hybrid, and/or remote learning environments.
KSDE is expected to release guidance to all Kansas schools and the public by July 16. After reviewing this guidance, the Rooks County Schools COVID-19 Advisory Group will provide recommendations for school policies and procedures. Updates will be provided through school websites and media outlets.
Super Wednesday, 7-15, meal coming your way!
For lunch we will have
Ham sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Parfait, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
July 14, will be a Try Tuesday!
For lunch we will be trying
Shepard’s pie, biscuit, fruit cup and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and try a yummy lunch!
We hope you are doing well! We also hope you are finding time for daily reading enjoyment! We want to remind you about the amazing resources made available to our staff and students.
Epic! - A digital reading platform for kids 12 and under. It has 40,000 books, audiobooks, learning videos, quizzes, more. Both English and Spanish books available.
https://www.getepic.com/
USD 271 Device Collection:
As we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, we will be collecting all USD 271 owned devices (iPads/Chromebooks). Our collection date is Thursday, July 16th. Times: 7:30-8:00 am, 11:30-12:30 pm, and 4:00-5:00 pm. Please have your devices/charge cords ready as you pull through the SGS circle drive. Staff will be meet you at your vehicle. Thank you!
SHS 2020 Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed to our USD271 Facebook Page @ 7:30 pm July 11th, and later aired on our USD 271 YouTube Channel
2020-2021 SGS School Supply List
Congratulations to Mrs. Moffet! She joined our staff in January 2019. She began her journey to obtain her Masters of Teaching from K-State in May in order to obtain her Kansas teaching license. We are proud of you! You model Kids First! #TigerPride271 @ksdehq @KSUCollegeofEd
Looking forward to a yummy Thursday!
7-9, for lunch we will have
Pepperoni pizza, garden salad with carrots, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy slice of pizza!
Wednesday, 7-8, for lunch we will have
Pig in a blanket, baked beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Looking forward to a tasty meal Tuesday, 7-7,
for lunch we will have,
Chicken Tetrazzini, broccoli, carrots, bread stick, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be,
Frudel, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Due to the extreme temperatures predicted for the weekend, the graduation ceremony has been moved to the HS gym Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 pm. Hand sanitizer and social distancing will be used. We will ask the public to wear masks.
It’s a try Thursday!!
7-2, lunch will be
Popcorn chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, spicy bbq sauce, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Waffles, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal to try!
Thank you Stockton Pride Program for recognizing us as Business of the Month for June! Thank you to our janitorial/ grounds staff for your hard work - every single day! It’s beautiful! #TigerPride271
The baton has been exchanged! Thank you Deb and best wishes on your retirement! Please help us welcome Sierra to the SGS and USD 271 family! #TigerPride271
Wednesday, 7-1, for lunch will be
Spaghetti, breadstick, garden salad, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Terrific Tuesday, 6-30, lunch will be
Ham and cheese pocket, green beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal.
Just a heads up:
🎆🎇Monday July 6th there will not be meal service for our sites.🎇🎆
Monday, 6-29, lunch will be
Hamburger, fries, veggies, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal.
It’s another Try Day!
Thursday, 6-25, for lunch we will have
Chicken quesadilla kit, salsa, refried beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and try a new lunch kit!
Our very own Macy Odle signed to play softball at Colby Community College. She pictured with her parents Brad and Janel, her Coaches (Ryan Becker & Kaci Nichols)& Athletic Director(Marcia Hrabe), and two of her teammates(Brianna Pulec & Janae Keller). #TigerPride271
Wow what a turn out for our Try Tuesday!!
Wednesday, 6-24, for lunch we will have
Turkey sandwich, veggie bag, chips, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Flavored bread, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Thursday will be another Try day!
It’s going to be a ‘Try something new day’!
Tuesday, 6-23, for lunch we will have
Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal bar, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy popcorn chicken bowl.
Monday, 6-22, for lunch we will have
Pork riblet sandwich, green beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal.
Thank you for celebrating with us today! Best wishes!
Time-tested and tummy approved Thursday meal coming your way!
Thursday, 6-18, for lunch we will have
Pepperoni pizza kit, fresh veggie bag, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Waffles, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal.
🎆🎆Next week we will have some new build it your way kits to try. Try them cold or warm them up, either way they are appetizing. 🎆🎆
🎇🎇Reminder some foods will be better reheated before enjoying. 🎇🎇
Wednesday’s a wrapped up meal!
Wednesday, 6-17, lunch will be
Crispitos, corn, salsa, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a bag of yummy food.
Reminder that some foods will be better if reheated before enjoying.
Tasty Tuesday!
Tuesday, 6-16, for lunch we will have
Chicken sandwich, baked beans, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get some tasty treats!
Amazing Monday Lunch!
Monday, 6-15, for lunch we will have
Breakfast pizza, salad, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile and get a bag full of Yum!
On behalf of the American Red Cross, our SGS students, and Miss Rogers we thank you for your generous donation of $2,330.79 from our Kids Heart Challenge. We will announce our Top Participant and have a prize update when we start school. Thank you! ❤️
Time for a yummy Thursday meal!
Thursday, 6-11, lunch will be
Nacho kit, salsa, beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get something to eat!
It’s time to eat!!
Wednesday, 6-10, for lunch we will have
Corn dogs, fresh veggies, fruit cup, a treat and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
Come celebrate with us!
Tuesday, 6-9, for lunch we will have
Sloppy Joe sandwich, green beans, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tart, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy lunch!
What makes for a yummy Monday meal?
For lunch, 6-8, we will have
Chicken Nuggets, fruit, vegetables, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy meal!
USD #271 has invited Luke Kriley PT, DPT,MS,CSCS,USAW, to conduct an athletic screening. Luke former Stockton graduate who currently serves as a physical therapist at Rooks County Health Center. This is for students who will be in grades 6-12 for the 2020-2021 school year. See Flyer
Try something new with us!!
Thursday, 6-4, lunch will be
Chef Salad kit, soft pretzels, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and try a new kit with us!
Who is ready for a hamburger?
Wednesday, 6-3, for lunch we will have
Hamburger, baked beans, veggie bowl, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get a yummy lunch!
USD 271 has the following positions open for the 2020-2021 school year! This is your opportunity to take a role in an innovative district where students are our first priority! We are TIGER Ready for you! #TigerPride271
Happy Taco Tuesday!
June 2nd, we will have
Taco kit, lettuce, beans, salsa, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile and get some yummy meals!
Another favorite lunch for Monday!
Monday, 6-1, lunch will be
Riblet sandwich, carrots, fries, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice, and milk.
Come see share and smile and get a yummy meal!
It will be a double meal bag Thursday.
Yum yum yummo!
Thursday, 5-28, lunch will be
Ham sandwich, lettuce, fresh veggie, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast
Frudel, juice, and milk.
Friday, 5-29, lunch will be
Pepperoni pizza kit, applesauce, veggie bowl, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come get some yummy meals!
Lunch is being served!! Come get your lunch (and breakfast)!! We missed you!
Wednesday, 5-27, lunch will be
Nachos, beans, lettuce, salsa, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice, and milk.
Come get a yummy meal!
Tuesday, May 26th, we will be back at making meals for curbside pickup! Same places and same hours.
Tuesday lunch will be
Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce, Carrots, Fruit Cup, and Milk
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, Juice, and Milk.
Come see staff and teachers and share a smile and get some yummy meals.
Thank you to our amazing USD 271 https://gopro.com/v/62BvmLQQmm7nQ
Dear younger me...
Our SGS staff ended their final staff meeting of the 2019-2020 school year by completing this sentence starter on the chat feature of Zoom. We hope you find wisdom in their responses! Happy Summer!
Dear self at age ____. My advice to you as you enter this summer _____.
Dear self at age 6. My advice to you as you enter summer is to enjoy having fun and making memories because these moments are more precious than you know. Know you are loved by others and can bring joy to so many.
Dear self at age 7. My advice for you as you enter this summer is to enjoy every minute of being together with your family. Play, create, read. Just enjoy being a kid.
Dear self age 9. If you can’t find something fun to do, create something fun.
Dear self at age 13. My advice to you as you enter this summer is read a book!
Dear self at age 11. My advice to you as you enter summer is to have a great summer and make lots of memories with your friends.
Dear Self at age 10. My advice to you is to read, read, read, and explore. Be a kid.
Dear self at age 14. My advice to you as you enter this summer is to not stress the small stuff. You are loved no matter what you think! Keep pressing on and know that the sun comes out after the rain.
Dear self at age 10. My advice to you as you enter this summer is to love your family and spend a lot of time playing. Oh, and don’t stop reading those books that you love!
Dear self at age 9. My advice to you as you enter the summer is to enjoy life to the fullest, make memories, and keep dreaming big!
Dear self age 10. My advice to you as you enter this summer is to try new things, enjoy time with friends and family, and take time to be a kid!
Dear self at age 4. Spend time outside every day getting dirty building and exploring, and also nap. Yes, you do need it!
Dear Self at age 10. My advice to you as you enter this summer. Enjoy your summer, read, and do something fun.
Dear Self at age 18. My advice to you is you are capable, don’t let anyone tell you differently
Dear Self at age 15-18. Enjoy these times in High School. They go by way too fast! Have fun and be safe during the summer. Make some memories!
Dear self at age 8. My advice for you this summer is to have fun, play, enjoy your friends as much as you can, and go on some family adventures! Don’t forget to share smiles and kindness!
Dear Self at age 5. My advice to you as you enter this summer is to have fun, explore, create. Don’t be afraid to make messes or get dirty.
Dear self at age 13. My advice to you this summer is to stay true to who you are. Stay away from drama and negativity. Have fun and be proud of who you are.
Dear Self at age 4. Don’t forget to run through puddles and pick up worms, toads, and other disgusting things. “Unless you become like a little child you will never enter the kingdom of God”.
Dear self at age 13. My advice to you as you progress through summer and enter into a new grade come fall is to enjoy every moment. No matter how big or small the moment is, find joy and blessings no matter how small. Enjoy your time as an adolescent because it will go by way too quickly. Do not be in a rush to grow up. Have a fun and safe time this summer!
Dear Self at age 16. My advice to you is to not be too hard on yourself. You don't have all life's answers yet. Breathe and just enjoy being you
Dear Self at age 18…Dream.
Dear self at age 5. My advice to you as you enter this summer is to do all the things you love to do! Hug your parents and siblings and tell them you love them daily! And most of all LIVE LIFE!
Dear Self at age 8. My advice to you is to remember to enjoy each day as it comes and treasure friends and family. Be outside and “run” and “play” and enjoy God’s goodness! For He who formed you, loves you most!!
Dear Self at Age 7. My advice is to play and don’t try to grow up so fast.
Dear self at age 12. Reconnect with friends who bring out the best in you.
Dear self at age 10, my advice to you is to quit trying to grow-up; enjoy being a kid!
As our HS Students pick up their awards packets, we would like to share with you a slideshow listing many of their achievements. We are proud of our Tigers
https://youtu.be/45czLLDYEok
The Stockton Schools 2020 8th Grade Class would like to present to you the video they made for their 8th Grade Promotion. https://youtu.be/OTGuLxHIYJ8
Wow ohh wow! What a day tomorrow will be! Thursday is another student requested meal for our last day of school with a few treats, and a meal for Friday!
⚠️You can get 4 milks for each kid, if you do not want them all please let us know. ⚠️
Thursday, 5-14, lunch will be
Popcorn chicken, potato wedges, carrots, mandarin oranges, sweet treat and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, yogurt, juice and milk.
Friday, 5-15, lunch will be
Build a pizza kit, veggie bowl, applesauce, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and come enjoy the yummy meals!
Another requested meal day!
It is normally for breakfast but it is the most popular breakfast by far!
Wednesday, 5-13, lunch will be
breakfast pizza, garden salad, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and enjoy a yummy meal!
Congratulations to our Stockton Grade School Community for our School of Character Awards! We hope you take a few moments to watch the award presentation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=tGIGwJMWmEA&feature=emb_logo
5/12/20–USD 271 Meal Update: We will serve Monday-Thursday of this week. Thursday will include meals for Friday. We will not serve the 18-22. Starting 5/26 we will serve through 6/30. We will continue the grab and go pick-up in Tiger Alley and our Woodston drop-off. 🐅
SGS Pk-7 Students: USD 271 issued IPads and Chromebooks will not be returned to the school at this time. Please use this time to maintain your effort on Deambox and Lexia Programs as you continue learning through the summer. If you have no interest in keeping the device for home use, we will offer a return date in the next few weeks. Thank you!
Tuesday, 5-12, meal was request as it is a few students favorite! Thanks for the requesting the meal!
Lunch will be
Chicken tetrazzini, broccoli, bread stick, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and enjoy this yummy meal!
The last Monday of the school year!
Lunch, 5-11, will be
Corn dog, fries, surprise fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice and milk.
Come share a smile teachers and staff!
In honor of our 2020 SHS Graduates, on what would have been their graduation day, we are presenting a portion of their graduation slideshow. An in-person graduation is planned for July 11th in Tiger Stadium
https://youtu.be/MtLny5dCfSQ
SGS Community Group Day!
SGS Community Groups will meet on Monday, May 11th! We will follow the schedule from 4/24 and the links will be shared on SeeSaw! 💙
Saturday Senior Motorcade Parade Postponed
Friday,5-8, is another try day! We have had something similar to this item and it’s always yummy!
Lunch will be
Chicken crispitos, refried beans, salsa, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and try the new yummy lunch.
Our USD 271 teachers and staff are grateful for the many acts of appreciation shown to them this week! Thank you Tiger Nation for your support! #TigerPride271
Thursday, 5-7, tasty lunch will be
Hamburger, fries, carrots, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and get a yummy meal!
Come and try a new lunch item this Wednesday!
Lunch, 5-5, will be
Build your own pepperoni pizza, garden salad with cucumbers, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and try a new lunch item with us!
Time for another Tiger favorite meal!
Tuesday, 5-4, lunch will be
Pork riblet sandwich, corn, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, juice, and milk.
Come see teachers and staff, share a smile, and get a yummy lunch!
Marvelous Monday is coming!
Our marvelous lunch menu, for 5-4, will be
Chicken nuggets, fresh veggie boat, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pop tarts, juice and milk.
Come see your marvelous teachers and staff, share a smile and pick up a yummy lunch!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Please take a moment this week to thank our Stockton Schools teaching staff! May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for them and they'd love to hear from you! #TigerPride271
Reporting is important! You count!
Editorial: Not taking Census will affect Kansas for years Topeka Capitol-Journal
https://www.cjonline.com/opinion/20200426/editorial-not-taking-census-will-affect-kansas-for-years
#DYK the #2020Census has extended the deadline for self-response! Half of all households have responded and now you have more time to make sure you count. Respond today at 2020census.gov. #AmericaCounts.
Please help with our federal funding by reporting!
https://youtu.be/qkTxJ8kn3mw
Emerge: Grateful. Confident. Determined.
May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We will celebrate our teachers and all USD 271 staff this week! Please join us in letting them know how much they mean to you-our students, families, and stakeholders of USD 271!
Congratulations to our 2020-2021
SJHS Cheerleaders!
Julianna Coleman
Ava Dix
Lucie Voss
Baileigh Balthazor
Caydance Carter
Joy Kelley
Temprance Northup
Saj Snyder
Looking forward to an amazing Friday lunch!
Friday, 5-1, lunch will be
Sloppy joe sandwich, baked beans, fries, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice, and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff and pick up a yummy meal!
We all love days that are finger food days!
Thursday, 4-30, lunch will be
Chicken sandwich, fresh veggie tray, grapes, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice and milk.
Come see teachers and staff, share a smile, and enjoy the amazing weather
KSHSAA has a new sports physical for this coming school year available on the KSHSAA website at: http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf
Students may start getting physicals for the 2020-2021 School year any time after May 1, 2020
Time to break out one of the school favorite meals!
Wednesday, 4-29, lunch will be
Oven baked hash, green beans, hot roll, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Donuts, juice, and milk.
Come see teachers and staff and share a smile and enjoy the amazing weather with an equally amazing meal!
SHS Graduation
Tuesday, 4-28, we will be trying something new!
Lunch will be:
Chicken nachos, lettuce, salsa, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be:
Cereal bar, juice and milk.
Come see teachers and staff, share a smile, and try something new!
2020-2021 School Calendar
Woodston meal service times are changing to 11:15 to 11:45, starting Monday.
Monday, 4-27, lunch will be
Pizza, corn, carrots, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, juice and milk.
Come see teachers and staff, share a smile, and get a yummy meal!
It's time to enroll our preschool and kindergarten aged students! We are so excited to welcome you to SGS! Please call SGS next week! #TigerPride271
Hooray for Friday!
Friday, 4-24, lunch will be
Chicken nuggets, fresh veggie boat, fruit surprise, and milk.
Next day breakfast will be,
Frudel, juice, and milk.
Come see the amazing staff and teachers and share a grin from ear to ear!
Friday is SGS Community Group Day! A schedule was shared to each SeeSaw class! Please contact your child’s teacher if you can’t locate the details! #TigerPride
Thank you to our amazing administrative assistants! #TigerPride271
For a tasty Thursday, 4-23, we will have
Scalloped potatoes and ham, green beans, hot roll, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast,
Pancakes, juice, milk.
Come get a yummy meal, share smile and see our amazing teachers and staff!
You never know who will show up to work the Grab and Go Lunch/Breakfast line! Thank you, Tiger! #TigerPride271 #BeTheOne #BeTheOne271
Keeping someone happy!!
Someone asked for this delicious meal and we aim to please!
Wednesday, 4-22, lunch will be
Chicken Tetrazzini, salad, bread stick, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice, and milk.
Come see teachers and staff and share a smile!
Time for a terrific Tuesday!
4-21 lunch will be
Hamburger, pickles, baked beans, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Bread, yogurt, juice milk.
Come see the wonderful teachers and staff and share a smile!!
It’s Virtual Spirit Week at SGS! Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff-let’s get creative and join in the fun!
Warm weather is here!
Looking forward to a marvelous Monday!
Lunch for 4-20 will be
Corn Dog, fries, fruit, carrots, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Cereal, juice, milk.
Come see teachers and staff and enjoy the nice weather!
Attention 6th and 7th grade parents!
6th and 7th grade parents, earlier last week your students received a form via Google Classroom from me. If they choose to try out for JH cheer for the 20/21 school year, I need to have those forms filled out by Wednesday, April 22nd so we can move forward with planning tryouts via zoom. Thank you, Crystal Dunlap.
A Night Under the Stars! (Prom 2020)
Stockton Schools moved our Friday Night Lights from Friday to Saturday this week. Today, April 18, we celebrate our Juniors and Seniors at SHS. This was their scheduled day for Prom 2020. Tonight from 8:20-8:40 our Stadium Lights will shine in their honor. We are with you! Check in on a junior or senior today! #TigerPride271
For a happy Friday we are trying something new again!
Friday 4-17 lunch will be
Nachos, refried beans, lettuce, rice, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff!!
These Nachos are not the same as Super Nachos, but are just as yummy!
USD 271 is proud to announce our nominations for the Kansas Teacher of the Year! Our elementary nomination is Jennifer Kesler, 2nd grade teacher! Our high school nomination is Shane Austin, agriculture education and FFA! Congratulations! #KTOY21
What are your plans for Thursday night? Join us here!
We cannot wait to celebrate all the persevering students on Thursday night! Concert starts at 7pmCT! Join us @Facebook live, @zoom_us or @instagram live! #RETWEET #RETWEET
Join our FB event here —-> facebook.com/events/s/caps-…
Follow us on @instagram - instagram.com/thecapstour/
Come warm up with one of our favorite hot meals!
Lunch for 4-16 will be:
Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast will be:
Frudel, juice, milk.
Come see teachers and staff and share a warm smile with them!
Good morning! Hopefully your week is off to a great start. In the links below you will find Lesson Two of Solution North Bank’s Money for Kids Lessons. This is the second lesson of a five part series.
These are perfect for students up to 5th grade – but any age can participate. If students don’t have a printer at home, we will happily accept digital copies. They can also contact their local branch (Hill City, Norton, Stockton & WaKeeney) and someone will print off the activity sheets for them.
Thanks again! Have a great rest of your week. You are appreciated!
Video Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90ntZo97-1A&feature=youtu.be
Activity Sheet: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xWpbCIs6dizecTXnJ_UZk4b2SLdLYHGY
Another cool day that we are warming up a nice hot meal for you all!
Wednesday 4-15 lunch:
Pepperoni Roll, fruit, garden salad, and milk.
Next day breakfast:
Pop tart, juice, and milk.
Come see teachers and staff and treat them with your smiles!
Lunch for 4-14
Chicken sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit, and milk.
Next day breakfast
Bread, juice, milk.
We are happy to be back and making a yummy lunch!
Come share your irresistible smiles with teachers and staff!!
Happy Easter from USD 271! We hope you were able to enjoy the district wide Egg Hunt! We’ve seen some creative eggs in the windows! Thank you! Be safe!
SHS Senior Class 2020-let your light continue to shine! #TigerPride271
This evening (Friday, April 10) at 8:20 (20:20), USD 271 will join hundreds of districts across the country to honor the Class of 2020 by turning on District Stadium lights for 20 minutes. Join us by also turning on your porch lights. #TigerPride271
Our very own KAESP National Distinguished Principal Mrs. Stacey Green. @usd271sgs #TigerPride271 #BeTheOne271
Happy Easter Weekend! USD 271 schools will not be in session on Friday or Monday. Thank you to our special guest, the Easter Bunny, for sharing waves to everyone who came for lunch today! Our cooks rocked 3 meals in one day to assist families for this 4 day weekend! #TigerPride271
Looking forward to a HOPPY Thursday!
Our Lunch for 4-9 will be
Chicken Nuggets, fries, fresh veggies, fruit and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Breakfast stick, juice and milk.
Friday 4-10 lunch will be
Pork riblet, peas, fruits and milk.
Come share your beautiful smiles with teachers and staff and a special guest!
Reminder:
When you pick up lunch/breakfast on Thursday, 4/9, you will also receive lunch for 4/10. We will not serve lunch on Monday, 4/13. We are gifting our food service employees a 4 day weekend.
If you missed Mr. Lowry's message to parents check out our school youtube channel and subscribe:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpiSrh5tSfe_TGy36WAobg
Lunch Menu
Wow, the week is half way done!
Wednesday 4-8, lunch will be
Hot ham and cheese pocket, baked beans, veggie bag, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Frudel, juice, milk.
USD #271 Would like to invite you to an Easter Egg Hunt!
Tomorrow will be a sunny and warm day, so let’s find a yummy lunch to go with the day!
Tuesday 4-7 Lunch will be
Spaghetti, bread stick, salad bowl, fruit cup and milk.
Next day breakfast is
Pop tart, juice, and milk.
Come share those wonderful smiles with teachers and staff!
Food Service Update-
As we plan ahead for the week of April 6-10 and April 13.
When you pick up lunch/breakfast on Thursday, 4/9, you will also receive lunch for 4/10. We will not serve lunch on Monday, 4/13. We are gifting our food service employees a 3 day weekend.
Looking forward to another amazing Friday!!
Even though it will be cold and not so nice, we will be serving a hot and yummy lunch! 😋
Friday 4-3 lunch will be
Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, fruit cup and milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Fruit frudel, juice and milk.
Come share a warm smile with teachers and staff! 😊
Parents/Guardians of K-2 students: You will need to drop off the USD 271 owned IPads so you we can update Seesaw and add the Zoom app. This has to be completed onsite. The Ipads can be dropped off today from 2-3pm. Please pull into the circle drive and we will come to you. We need the IPads today if you want to be ready for Monday! We will push them back out tomorrow. Thank you! If this time doesn’t work, please email bbasart@usd271.com
As we move into our Continuous Learning Plan, your support to protect all students and staff is essential. Please DO NOT take any pictures of device screens or post these to social media. Our school walls have “changed” and Family Privacy is critical. We thank you! #TigerPride271
Such an amazing day!! Always great to see everyone that comes! We hope everyone enjoyed our new item!! We sure did!
Tomorrow for lunch we will have
Hamburger, baked beans, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast is
Bread, juice and milk.
Come share a smile with teachers and staff!!
We had a request for pizza, and after much thought and a few trials,
I think we have come up with something possibly better! No fooling!!
Wednesday 4-1 Lunch will be
Pepperoni Pizza Roll, salad bowl, fruit cup, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
breakfast stick, juice, milk.
Come and try out our easy to-go pizza trial.
Come share a smile with our teachers and staff!
If you are interested in trying out for the SHS Spirit Squad click the link and fill out the form. https://forms.gle/EYPgj2knFwrQX8Z38 #TigerPride271
Lunch Menu for Tuesday, March 31st:
3-31 Lunch will be
🐓 🍟 🥕 🍎
Chicken nuggets, fries, veggie bowl, fruit, milk.
Next day breakfast will be
Pancakes, juice, milk.
🥞 🧃 🥛
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Our USD 271 posts are often directed toward our elementary students. We have found a resource we can share with our middle and high school students. Dr. Tim Elmore is an author and speaker. He is an expert on Generation Y and Generation Z. Tonight we are sharing an activity called Trains and Tracks (Structure). We hope you can engage your teen in this chat.
Think about a train moving along tracks. It would be easy to assume the tracks prevent the train from moving freely, but it’s just the opposite. The tracks give the train focus and direction. A train without tracks is just a disaster waiting to happen. You are just like this train. If you want to move forward you’ll need structures and systems to keep you on track and help you make progress. (Thank you Dr. Elmore and staff.)
Time to start thinking of Monday!
Lunch, 3-30, will be:
Pig in a Blanket, veggie bowl, fruit, milk.
Next day is breakfast, cereal, juice, milk.
To Staff, Students and Parents
3-28-2020
Governor Kelly today issued a stay at home order for the State of Kansas from Monday March 30th until April 19th. With the guidance from State Board of Education, KSDE, KASB and KNEA this order does not affect the current operations that the School District is currently doing. The reason is that the School District is listed as an essential service. The staff will continue to provide lunches, clean the school buildings and continue the planning for our continuous learning. We will adhere to the guidelines of less than 10 people at least 6 feet apart.
This week our Continuous Learning Plan will be completed and approved by the Board of Education. We will submit a waiver to the Kansas State Board of Education. Teachers will be in contact with all students about details of their continuous learning. The information for each student’s continuous learning will be released each Monday starting April 6th and continue through May 15th.
It is important that everyone support the continuous learning process so each student will be successful this year and be ready to be successful next year.
We are here to support every student and parent during this process. Please contact any staff member if you have questions or a need that we can help you with.
#WeAreTigerReady!
Thank you for your support!
Bill Lowry, Supt.
These pictures speak for themselves! Thank you for pausing to support our students and to continue building relationships! #TigerPride271
Thank you to our families at SGS who shared treats with us today! We know we are loved! We thank you for all the kind words and sign language hugs! #TigerPride271
The SGS staff made the best of a very difficult day as they returned school items to their kids! It was good to be together again. Our school needs no walls! We are stronger together! Thank you parents/guardians for your kind words and patience with our process! #TigerPride271
FCA~
This Friday at 2:30PM, there will be a Youtube Live event called Huddle Up! A Global Sports Gathering. Following this week, we will be hosting a new Huddle Up! every Wednesday at 2:30. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU2wH7LKqZc&feature=youtu.be and subscribe
Spring Break Day 5 Challenge!
Wear your Tiger Pride-Blue and White!
Friday 3-27 Lunch:
Tacos, corn, fruit cup, and milk.
Next day breakfast:
Pop tart, juice and milk.
Even with it misting and being cooler out today, we still had an amazing turn out!
Teachers and staff beaming ear to ear getting to see all the kiddos, always makes for a brighter day!
If the kiddos have lunch ideas/requests, comment or send a message and we will see if we can make it happen!
Stockton High School – Grades 8-12
Student Materials Pick-Up Plan
Tuesday, March 31st
*No Students or parents will be allowed in the building.
Distribution Times/Last name Starts with:
8:00 – 8:15 A - Bed
8:15 – 8:30 Bel - Bon
8:30 – 8:45 Bou - Cia
8:45 – 9:00 Cof - D
9:00 – 9:15 F - Gra
9:15 – 9:30 Gri - Hem
9:30 – 9:45 Hil - Hul
9:45 – 10:00 I - Kel
10:00 – 10:15 Ker - Kri
10:15 – 10:30 L - Mil
10:30 – 10:45 Mit - Pal
10:45 – 11:00 Pl - R
11:00 – 11:15 S
11:15 – 11:30 T - Will
11:30 – 11:45 Win – Z
If you have any sports equipment or uniforms, please drop them off at this time
If you would like to pick up your PE/Sports locker room items, you can pull up in Tiger Alley and FaceTime with a staff member
Meal menu for Thursday, March 26!
Happy Thursday! Spring Break Day 4 Challenge!
Go back and enjoy the other challenges: online stories, outdoor physical activity, and the community wide bear hunt!
Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:30 in Stockton and from 11:30-12:00 in Woodston.
Stockton Grade School
Student Materials Pick-up Plan
Friday, March 27th!
*No students or parents will be allowed in the building.
Please drive from the north and pull into the circle drive in front of SGS.
Distribution:
Times/Last Names start with:
12:00-1:00 A-B-C
1:00-2:00 D-E-F-G-H
2:00-3:00 I-J-K-L
3:00-4:00 M-N-O-P-R
4:00-5:00 S-T-U-V-W-Y
*If you have more than one last name in your family unit, please choose the earlier letter in the alphabet.
*We are aware that not all times will be most convenient for your pick-up, please come as close to your time as possible or contact Mrs. Green sgreen@usd271.com for an alternative pick-up time.
Stockton Grade School
Student Materials Pick-up Plan
*No students or parents will be allowed in the building.
Please drive from the north and pull into the circle drive in front of SGS.
Distribution:
Times/Last Names start with:
12:00-1:00 A-B-C
1:00-2:00 D-E-F-G-H
2:00-3:00 I-J-K-L
3:00-4:00 M-N-O-P-R
4:00-5:00 S-T-U-V-W-Y
*If you have more than one last name in your family unit, please choose the earlier letter in the alphabet.
*We are aware that not all times will be most convenient for your pick-up, please come as close to your time as possible or contact Mrs. Green sgreen@usd271.com for an alternative pick-up time.
Enjoy this video! Spring Break Outdoor Challenge! Thank you for sharing!
https://gopro.com/v/NlPRy5LX1QnWQ
USD 271 Family Spring Break Challenge for Wednesday!
Thank you to Mrs. Graham, Title I Staff, for planning this Family Engagement Activity!
Words and Actions with author Michael Rosen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=0gyI6ykDwds&feature=emb_logo
Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Waoa3iG3bZ4
USD 271 Grab and Go Lunch/Breakfast for 3/25:
Lunch is Stromboli, Veggie bowl, Fruit cup, Milk
Breakfast for the next day will be Bread, juice, Milk
Meals free for ages 1-18!
Stockton and Woodston Communities! Please place a bear or other stuffed animal in a front window. Our Family Engagement activity for tomorrow will be The Bear Hunt. More details coming in the morning! #TigerPride271
Spring Break Day 2 Challenge! Remember lunch is served from 11:30-12:30 and in Woodston from 11:30-12:00.
Monday Night's Bedtime Story
https://youtu.be/SaeeQbZ9KLM
Finally the weather is nice!
We are serving meals this week! Let’s break 100 meals served on Tuesday! Spread the word!
Tuesday, 3-24, curbside lunch will be:
Chicken Nuggets, Baked beans, fruit cup, and milk.
Breakfast for the next day will be:
Pancakes, juice and milk.
So glad to see everyone that came out to enjoy a meal and the nice weather!
A huge shout out to our AMAZING Food Service Staff at USD271!
They love our students! They are here to help meet the basic needs and support parents/guardians during this time!
Serving 1-18 year olds daily from 11:30-12:30 on M-F.
Grab and Go Lunch/Breakfast Served at USD 271!
Please enter behind SHS and drive West to East down Tiger Alley! We serve from 11:30-12:30 M-F. We also serve the Woodston area from 11:30-12:00. The pick-up site is the Woodston Methodist Fellowship Hall.
All children 1-18 receive this free meal.
Happy Sunday!
For Monday 3-23
For lunch we will have:
Pork Riblet on a homemade bun,
Peaches/pears, fresh veggies, Milk
Breakfast for the next day will be:
Cereal, juice, Milk
3-20 Lunch will be: Chicken Tetrazzini, bread stick, fresh veggies, fruit, milk.
Breakfast for the next day will be:
Frudel, juice, milk.
Frudel is like a strudel, fruit filled pastry.
USD 271 Shout Out to our amazing “Super Duper Disinfectors”! We thank you for your efforts! #TigerPride271
All USD 271 buildings are closed for deep cleaning and disinfection. Students and staff will be notified when we schedule reentry for release of personal items and technology devices. We thank you for your assistance!
How to talk with your kids about COVID-19
Lunch and next days breakfast.
Thursday 3-19 we will have hot ham and cheese pocket, fresh veggie bowl, fresh fruit, and milk. For Breakfast: pancakes, juice and milk.
USD 271 will serve meals on Friday and all of Spring Break, even though we are not “officially” in session.
Seniors~
Scholarship Interview Night has been postponed. Continue to complete the scholarships. Deadlines will be extended if necessary.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tdrpO5w7sSV7iBeIF0NJ_ciu_cHY8aIaJaiICryJyw8/edit
Governor Kelly made an executive order today to close schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All activities will be canceled. This will include Prom and Graduation as currently scheduled. The Continuous Learning Committee will be making recommendations for the District to use to create a Continuous Learning plan for USD 271. This plan should be able to be completed by March 30th. It is a priority of our School District to develop a plan that all students can continue to learn and Seniors can earn their High School diploma. All of the teaching staff will be utilized in this plan. We will continue to serve breakfast and lunch during this period on a grab and go basis for children 1-18 years of age free of charge. By the end of the week, our custodial staff will have the entire district disinfected.
We can’t wait to share a message and a story with you at 11am and 4:30pm!
USD 271 Meal Plan for the Days of March 17-19, 2020
+Meals for Ages 1-18. No meals for adults.
+Lunch and Next Day Breakfast can be picked up from 11:30-12:30
+Children must be present for pick up.
+One Way Drive-Through from West to East down Tiger Alley.
+There will be a Woodston Meal Pick-up from 11:30-12:00 at the Methodist Fellowship Hall.
+No service on Friday of this week and Spring Break due to Food Service Regulations. If there is a change to this waiver we will communicate the change.
+We are working with the Stockton-Woodston Communities to serve meals on Friday and next week if our waiver isn’t extended.
USD 271 continues to work closely with our state department of education (KSDE) and our health experts (KDHE). Based on the latest information, we will close school this week, March 16-20, and observe our Spring Break next week, March 23-27. There will be no school activities during this time. We will continue to communicate updates during these two weeks.
USD 271 is closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus. We receive daily updates from KSDE who is working closely with KDHE and CDC. We are “mitigating the risk” of COVID-19 by following the guidelines and recommendations from the state’s medical leadership. We are asking all parents to self-report any out of state or out of country travel to the school office where your child(ren) attends. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are a fever and lower respiratory infection with cough. Students and staff may not attend school if they have not been fever free for 24 or more hours without the use of medication. We are under the direction of the Rooks County Health Department regarding school closure.
From KSHSAA. After the conclusion of the Quarter Finals the State Tournament is cancelled. http://kshsaa.org/
Stockton Tigers are a Final Four Team! 7th time in school history! We are Tiger Ready! #TigerPride271
The 8th grade Social Science class visited the Kansas Museum of History as well as the Brown v BOE Museum.
Our 7th Grade Science 7th grade is learning about aeroponic and tradition growing methods. #TigerPride271
Our 3rd Class gave our BOE at view into their current PBL (Project Based Learning) on Kansans. They shared about their chosen Kansan, a few facts, and their umbrella question! Thank you for sharing!
Monday night, 3/9, SJHS will host our Scholars Bowl Invitational. We need 2 readers and 2 judges. Please email edryden@usd271 if you’d like to help! Thank you for supporting our students!
Come Cheer on your Tigers as they play in the Sub-State Championship Game on Saturday, 3/7/20 in Russell at 7:30 pm against Tribune
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Scholars Bowl team for their 3rd place finish at the Hill City Tournament! What is the bronze medal made from? This was a question at this event! (Copper)
Spring is in the air! K music moves outside for their activities! #TigerPride271
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Scholars Bowl team for placing 2nd at the Palco Tournament. #TigerPride271
Congratulations to the SHS Boys Basketball team for winning the Regional Championship! #TigerPride271
SHS World History classes visited the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, and were able to get a hands on experience with real ancient artifacts.
Congratulations to our two State Qualifiers Rylan Basart and Justin Knoll. Congratulations to the entire Tiger Wrestling team on a fantastic season! #TigerPride271
Regional Basketball Brackets. The Stockton Tiger Basketball Teams will both play Downs-Lakeside at Downs on Tuesday, 2/25/20. Girls will play at 6:00 pm and Boys will play at 7:30 pm
Early Childhood Child Find!
USD 271 Stockton will offer early childhood opportunities for students ages three to five for the 2020-2021 school year. As we plan for the new school year, our child find is very important. Please pre-enroll by February 28, 2020.
Please contact Deb Carsten or Stacey Green at Stockton Grade School for pre-enrollment. 785-425-6120
You can also email your child’s information to Stacey Green at sgreen@usd271.com
Opportunities:
*We offer a three year old program, children must be potty-trained, and be 3 years of age by 8/31/20. Half-day sessions will be held for three year olds.
*We offer a four year old program for children who will be 4 years of age by 8/31/20. Half-day sessions will be held for four year olds.
*We offer full-day kindergarten for children who will be 5 years of age by 8/31/20.
Our three and four year old programs will also offer early childhood special education services.
Our SGS 6-7 Mentoring Groups are embracing basic grooming and personal appearance topics. Thank you to Mrs. Muir from the Extension Office. She supports our students regularly. #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
SGS Arrival and Dismissal: Please pull through the circle drive and stop, before the crosswalk, for drop-off or pull into the parking spaces on the north end of the block. Please do not drop-off in the street.
At pick-up time we will not use the circle drive. You may park in the same spaces, park on North 1st or North 2nd. Students will cross the street at the crosswalks. We ask that you not load your child(ren) in the street. Thank you.
Congratulations to the 2020 SHS National Honor Society Inductees.
Congratulations to the KAY Winter Formal Royal Court: Beatrice Griebel, Tatum Hamilton, Macy Odle, Quinn Coffey, Gage Conyac, Trenton Howell, and to King Gage and Queen Beatrice.
Ring that bell! 🔔 The students in grades 6-7 celebrated the recent success of a peer who completed the Power Up Literacy Program! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
The 3rd grade classes at SGS completed a PBL (project based learning) that answered the question: How can we inform the world about businesses in our rural community? You can read all about it in the February 13th edition of the Stockton Sentinel. #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
The SJHS wrestlers competed today at the Panther Jr Classic in Phillipsburg. Congratulations to our 90 lb 2nd Place Medalist! #TigerPride271
Thank you to the Stockton Public Library for hosting our USD271 Family Engagement Night, to the Stockton United Methodist Church for the snacks, and to our community readers! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
A wonderful evening with books and community leaders! Thank you to our readers! Family Engagement Night at SGS! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
A wonderful evening with books and community leaders! Thank you to our readers! Family Engagement Night at SGS! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
Come out in your beach or Hawaiian attire to support the Stockton Tigers as they take on the Trego Eagles on Tuesday night! Sign up to win a gift card!
Stockton Grade School students and staff observed Global School Play Day on Friday!
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.”
-Plato
Our SGS Scholars Bowl season is underway! Congratulations to our 7th grade team who placed second at the Osborne Meet on Monday, February 3rd! Due to illnesses, the team was represented by two students. We’ll done! #TigerPride271
The Rooks County Spelling Bee was held on Monday, February 3rd, at Sacred Heart School. Congratulations to our USD271 spellers! #TigerPride271
Our 6th grade classes recently completed a poetry study. The culminating activity was a Poetry Slam. Each poem faced off with another, bracket style, until I final winner was chosen! Congratulations! #TigerPride271
Students gain so much confidence and real workplace experience in our Entrepreneurship and Technical courses (screen printing shown here)
USD 271 Schools have seen an increase in student illnesses. We are monitoring these closely and continue to be attentive to our cleaning practices. As schools, parents, and kids we can "do the right thing" by practicing:
1) Good hygiene--wash hands!
2) Go home when you are sick.
3) Stay home until you are well (24 hours without fever and meds, not hacking/coughing all over others).
Thank you!
Theme for the Friday night game is USA night! Come dressed in anything supporting the USA and sign up to win a gift card! Come support the Stockton Tigers as they take on the Ellis Railroaders!
Family Engagement Night! Monday, February 10th!
All families are welcome to attend. A special invitation to our birth to five families is extended!
Thursday was all about the red for our Kansas City Chiefs! #TigerPride271
There will be a School-Home-Community Engagement meeting (formerly Redesign Community Meeting) for USD 271 Schools on Wednesday, February 5th, at 3pm in the Grade School Conference Room. Please join us in conversations focused on school improvement. #TigerPride271
Our American History students completed activities about trench warfare. One class held a simulation game and the other class created trenches using sand.
A great night of wrestling for the SJHS Tigers! #TigerPride271
Yearbook Sales are still going on until April 1st! Check out our cover design by Senior Editor Gage Conyac, photo by Senior Account Manager Payton Keller. Order forms available to print from here or at the HS or GS office.
Our Entrepreneurship class, Skilled Mechanical Crafts has been working diligently to get all the new machines calibrated and running. #TigerPride271 #perseverance #entrepreneurship
The Honestidad Community group at SGS learned about the Chinese New Year today. January 25th was the Chinese New Year and it is celebrated for 15 days. Students ate fortune cookies and received a Lucky Money envelope with a gold dollar in the envelope.
Our 4th graders traveled to Kirwin Reservoir to attend Eagle Days 2020!
This beautiful quilt will be raffled off by the SHS Spirit Squad at the January 31st basketball game. It will be $5 per ticket or 6 for $25. All proceeds will go to Serenity Carpenter for medical/travel expenses. This quilt was donated by Betty Bedore.
USD 271 will start school at 10am on Tuesday, January 28th. Breakfast will not be served. There will be no AM preschool. We will continue to monitor the weather as additional time adjustments may be necessary.
Super Bowl Spirit Week at Stockton! Go KC Chiefs! #TigerPride271
Congratulations to our MCL All Academic Award Recipients! We are proud of you! #TigerPride271
The SHS Spirit Squad has a limited number of Stockton Tiger Puravida bracelets they will be selling. The profit will be donated to Serenity at the January 31st game. Bracelets can be purchased for $8 from Beatrice Griebel or at the game.
Congratulations to our Stockton Spelling Bee Champ and finalists (Grades 4-8) who will represent us at the Rooks County Spelling Bee! (Top finishers are standing left to right.)
After Prom Bash Fundraiser
Julie Kriley’s Homemade Bierocks
& Ham/Cheese Pockets
1/2 dozen - $18
Jr Class Prom Fundraiser
Win a Scott Hamel Catered
Pulled-Pork Meal for 40 people
(Includes rolls and 2 sides)
We must celebrate more often! In grades 6-7 we have started ringing a bell to celebrate accomplishments! This young man reached a completion level in ReadingPlus and he is the spelling champion for 7th grade! I am sure there is a correlation! #TigerPride271 🔔 Congratulations!
Systematic change in math instruction! Concrete>pictorial>abstract. Focus on what we will all do! Instruction and intervention in math. #TigerPride271 @gregtangmath
Our staff members personalized their professional development today! Formal presentations included learning from @gregtangmath , @TeraMartinEDU, and @rubyKpayne. Staff also presented plans for individual growth opportunities also! Passion and motivation! #TigerPride271
Are you looking for a Saturday evening dinner idea? The junior class will be selling pulled pork sandwiches at the SHS concession stand tomorrow for $4! They will open at 4pm. Come support the Tigers on and off the court!
Ice Day Challenge!
USD 271 - Stockton has canceled school for Friday, January 17. This is a change from the two hour delay posted yesterday. Students will return on Tuesday, January 21st.
Check out this vision and creativity by Miss Kennedy! Our “teachers’ kids had fun posing at the end of the day! We are TIGER Ready! #TigerPride271
Our K-12 librarian is an amazing reader! Oh, the voice and song! We enjoyed The Three Billy Goats Gruff and leaned more about fairytales. #TigerPride271
The SGS #GoodNewsCalloftheDay went to the mom of our 6-7 math teacher! This was a fun experience for all!
USD 271 will delay the start of school on Friday, January 17th. School will start at 10am. Students will not have supervision until 9:45am. Breakfast will not be served. Please travel safely.
MCL Brackets
The January 31st home basketball game will be designated as Serenity night! Serenity is 9 years old and in the 4th Grade. She has Juvenile arthritis, lung disease and osteoporosis. The money from t-shirt sales and bake sale will be donated to the family to help with medical expenses. Donations can also be taken at Solutions North and Farmers National Bank! T-shirt sales will close on January 19th!
http://serenitystrong.itemorder.com/
USD 271 was busting at the seams as we hosted this Kansas Teacher of the Year Team! One of KTOYs goals is to build leadership skills and positively impact our schools! ✅ It’s a great day to be a Tiger! #TigerPride271 #KTOY
Today is National Law Enforcement Day! We are thankful for our DARE officers, officers who assist with morning arrival, and those that serve us for whatever need arises! Thank you-every day! Today we surprised Undersheriff Sterling with a thank you! #TigerPride271
Our USD 271 board members were recognized for their service this week. They were given gifts made by our SHS Skilled Mechanical Crafts class and our SGS and SHS student council members presented the gifts and thanked our members. We are grateful! #TigerPride271 @kasb
Our USD 271 board members were recognized for their service this week. They were given gifts made by our SHS Skilled Mechanical Crafts class and our SGS and SHS student council members presented the gifts and thanked our members. We are grateful!
Monday night was the final board of education meeting for these stakeholders! We thank you for your service and commitment to USD 271. 10 years of service. 8 years of service. 12 years of service. @kasb #TigerPride271 We value our board members!
Let’s fill the SHS gym this Tuesday, 1/7, for the games with the Golden Plains Bulldogs!
Spirit Day- Wear Your Tie Dye! Sign up for a chance to win a gift card!
We highly recommend KSDE’s Personalized Learning PD! Our staff returned from their break on 🔥 to learn! The content and delivery were great! The conversations among staff were phenomenal! @ksderedesign @ksdehq #TigerPride271
The start of the second semester of the 2019-20 school year is one week away! We hope you have been reading. We are sharing a fun way to bring reading into your life over the next week. If you have two rows filled by Monday, 1/6/20, please share it with Mrs. Green!
Let's read!
Donate to the USD 271 Art Program! We thank you in advance. Items can be sent with students or dropped off at the Stockton Grade School office!
The SHS Wrestlers had a great day with 6 wrestlers taking the podium. Great job and congratulations to all of you. #TigerPride271
The final night of SJHS basketball was tonight. Thank you to our coaches and sponsors for investing time in our youth! #TigerPride271
Thursday is our last collection day for our community food bank! We will share another update tomorrow! Give generously! #TigerPride271
We have several unclaimed coats and jackets at SGS ! We will deliver these to the UMC Thrift Shop on Friday if they are not claimed!
USD 271’s 6-12 grade bands and choirs presented the “We Need a Little Christmas” program tonight! Thank you to our directors, Mrs. Riener and Miss Hockett. #TigerPride271
SHS Spirit Squad will be hosting a Little Girls Spirit Camp on January 2nd!
Principal Pie in the Face Contest to collect Food for our Food Pantry on December 20 at our game against Plainville
SHS choir went Christmas caroling this morning to local businesses around town. Thank you, businesses, for your support for our SHS students throughout the year!
Our special guests at SGS were Trooper Tod and Buster the Bus! Buster is a bus robot that teaches the important lessons of school bus safety! He moves, speaks, and shares a positive message about making good choices for personal safety! Thank you!
Congratulations to our SHS students who shared their talents and passion at the KMEA Honor Band and Choir events on Saturday at Fort Hays State University!
Tiger Wrestling came home with a lot of hardware following the Osborne Tournament. Markeis Spiller 3rd in 120lb, Justin Knoll 3rd in 126lb, Trenton Howell 3rd in 136lb, and Leighton Colburn 1st in 138lb. #TigerPride271
KMEA Elementary Honor Choir was held today on the campus of Fort Hays State University! Congratulations to our 6th grade participants! #TigerPride271
Congratulations to Gage Conyac, Trevor Miller, Leighton Colburn, and Rylan Basart for being selected to the 2019 MCL Team
Girls MCEL Bracket
2019 MCEL Basketball Bracket
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at USD 271-Stockton!
USD 271-Stockton Schools will NOT have school on Tuesday, November 26th. There will be no activities or practices. School will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Please travel safely over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Hill City has invited us to their PTO Soup Supper
The SJHS games at Hill City tonight will start at 4pm. This is a change from our contract with them so the time on the calendar is NOT correct. 4pm in Hill City!
Our new bus has arrived! #TigerPride271
Who blesses you? Our SGS staff members were given the opportunity to thank someone who goes out of his/her way to support them. They wrote the message of thanks on a leaf. 94 notes were written! A leaf was drawn from the collection and Mrs. Brown received the Blessing Basket! Mrs Kuhlmann shared her thanks on the left that was selected! Happy Thanksgiving! #TigerPride271
Our SGS Community Groups had the opportunity to start their day with Tai Chi. Thank you, Jen Bowers, for sharing how to start our day with focused positive energy. #TigerPride271
Kindergarten Readiness is one of our Kansas State Department of Education indicators for accountability. We are committed to improving our kindergarten readiness and we'd like to know more about the "state of early childhood" programming in our district. Universal preschool allows all children access to public preschool education.
https://forms.gle/NKQn34SZGtjEuW5XA
Winter Sports Button Forms
You may still order JH Basketball Sports Buttons from the HS Yearbook class even though the date on the form has past. HS forms will be sent out tomorrow
Hi Stockton Grade School staff and families! Have you signed up for your free thermometer through our school yet? Join by texting 'FLUENCY' to 555888 on your smartphone. Don't delay! Thermometers are only available through November 17
November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month! Everyone took home “I Like Myself!”. #TigerPride271 @usd271libraries
Thank you to our families and teachers for braving the cold to enjoy Family Math Night at SGS! #TigerPride271 #familyengagement
Veterans Day Celebration 2019 at USD 271!
SGS Family Engagement Night is on Monday, November 11th at 6:30PM!
These Seniors from SHS Government Class exercised their right to vote!
Stockton High School Presents: A Simpler Time
The SHS School Play
Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16 at 7 pm.
$2.00 Admission
*KAY soup supper at 6 pm on Friday.*
Free Will Donation
Stockton JH was represented by 7 students in the JH Honor Choir at the Northwest Kansas KMEA Concert on Saturday! Congratulations to these individuals and Mrs. Riener, director. #TigerPride271
The SHS Skilled Mechanical Crafts class is learning the process of screen printing. This course is part of SHS’s entrepreneurship program. Tiger Enterprises. #TigerPride271
This group shared OUR USD 271 district story at @ksdehq conference. They represent ALL of USD 271. We are proud of our students, staff, BOE, parents, and community! #TigerPride271
SJH STUCO Sock Fundraiser
Stockton Grade School Community Groups-Fabulous Friday! Relationships first! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
2nd Annual Parent's Night Out! Saturday, November 2nd! Click link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJty9f95VcIydTQyqaaUMOahH_XOUdFHcxFl7iIPTqkbUGzA/viewform
Goblin's Glory is this Saturday, October 26th! Fun Family Entertainment!
The 3rd grade class is invited to take part in the coin toss at Friday night’s home football game. This is also Senior Night. We request that students stay in their seats until this recognition is completed. You may then walk down to the track and meet Mr. McCown to proceed to the field. After the coin toss, return to the stadium seats to sit for the game. Thank you!
Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!! If you see any of these fantastic USD #271 drivers, give them a big thank you!
Self-Regulation. A competency that our students identified as an area of need and our staff identified it as an area for students, too. Thank you, Amy! Application and steps moving forward! @ksderedesign. #TigerPride271
Remember our Fallen. SGS and SHS choir students attended the opening ceremony at Plainville this morning. The national traveling display will be in Plainville from October 18-20.
School attendance is important! Help us track and prevent the spread of illness in our classrooms at SGS. Sign-up today!
All is quiet now, but our buildings were full of great conversations during our Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences. If you were not able to attend, please contact your child(ren)’s teacher to reschedule. School will resume on Tuesday. Happy Weekend!
Remember our Fallen. A warm Rooks County welcome! Flags. Wreaths. Gold Star mom visits. Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday morning at 10:30am in Plainville. #TigerPride271
All physical Boxtops will be sent in on October 28. If anyone has any to be submitted, please send them to school before the 28th.
Parent-Teacher Conferences!
100% Attendance
SGS -students, please attend!
Our third grade class is studying life cycles in their science standards. Today they visited the Stockton High School Agriculture Department and listened to an SHS student share about the life cycle of a chicken. The 3rd grade classes will observe eggs in an incubator over the next 21 days.
We had local experts come and share to enhance our learning about Thailand.
Joan Balderson shared items from Thailand and nearby countries and then we learned how to use chopsticks and had some sweet sticky rice!
Malee and John Berkley shared their life experiences in Thailand along with other items they have brought back . They also brought fortune cookies and treats!
It was a beautiful night for our 5th Annual FCA Fields of Faith! Thank you to our special guests/speakers, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rogers, and to all who led and attended. #TigerPride271 #fieldsoffaith
We are so very blessed to have an awesome fire department here in Stockton. The second graders went to the fire station today in honor of National Fire Prevention Week! We asked questions, explored the trucks, and even got a ride! We went home with a booklet of A-Z fire safety! Thank you Jon, Ian, Jed, Andy S. and Madison! We appreciate you! #TigerPride271
Our 💙s are happy and blessed! Thank you to our Stockton Retired Teachers for the generous gift to our SGS teachers. This group made popcorn balls and sold them at the Pumpkin Patch last weekend. The recipe was that of the LaRue Family! Thank you!! A gift of $371-wow!
SGS and SHS students shared curriculum and civic engagement updates with our USD 271 BOE at tonight’s meeting. Our 2nd graders & Mrs. Kesler shared more about Go2Science. SHS students have given many hours of service to school/community this school year! @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
SJHS has an open position for an assistant JH boys basketball coach. If you are interested, please apply at the USD 271 District Office.
A focus on wellness as students wait for the start of their school day! We ask that students not arrive before 7:40am. This is when adult supervision begins each day. School starts at 8:10am.
Anti-Bullying Week! Research reveals we are in a crisis. Schools alone can’t “fix” the crisis. Please join us in conversations at home regarding kindness, character, courage, compassion, and self-regulation.
SHS Homecoming 2019! Let’s carry the energy of the pep rally to the stands as we cheer on our Tigers to a win! #TigerPride271
Congrats to our SJHS fall athletes with their hard work and perseverance tonight! All Ws for the volleyball team and the football team! Our football team won in a 4 OT game! 58-50. The cheerleaders were amazing and kept the crowd engaged! Thank you! #TigerPride271
The KAY Homecoming Concession Stand will be serving Scott Hamel's Pulled Pork this Friday!
No C team at Logan this week. Order of play: Palco A vs Stockton, Logan B vs Stockton, Logan A vs Stockton. Volleyball@4:00. Football@5:30.
C team will scrimmage at Stockton@5:00. Parents invited.
2019 Fields Of Faith ~ Wednesday, October 9th @ 7:30pm in Tiger Stadium. Everyone Welcome to Attend!
SJHS will travel to Logan for volleyball and football this week. 10/03/19.
4pm Volleyball:
Palco vs. Stockton "A-team only"
Logan vs. Stockton "B-team"
Logan vs. Stockton "A-team"
The 8-man football game will start at 5:30.
The SJHS C-Team will stay in Stockton and we will host an intrasquad game. The C-Team will play in the SJHS gym from 5-5:30pm.
Our first 19-20 SGS Family Fun Night was a blast! 1 hour. 6 Stations. 86 participants. “Miss Rogers, can we do this every Monday?” @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
Congratulations to the SHS Varsity Volleyball Team for their 1st Place finish at the Osborne Invitational on Saturday! We are proud of you! 💙
Collecting Box Tops is an easy way to give back to our school. Check out the new app to make it even easier in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4
Make Every Day Count! We have 25 days of school attendance in place. We encourage you to take a look at your child's attendance at this point in the school year and set a home goal also! #TigerPride271
The SJHS Student Council kicked off the school year by showing appreciation to staff with special gifts & cards and tonight they hosted a lock-in for students in grades 6-8! Thank you for your leadership! #TigerPride271
Thank you #FlyKansas2019 ! Students in grades 3-4-5 enjoyed their morning at the Rooks County Airport learning about aviation! #TigerPride271
Family PE Night is this Monday, September 30th. The event will take place at the SGS gym with a start time of 6:30pm. Miss Rogers, our K-7 PE teacher, will guide attendees through stations and share more about PE in our school! (We will finish by 7:30 so all can attend the Tiger Jersey Auction.)
Mark Your Calendar's for Goblin's Glory
Our 3rd grade PBL included all the components of @pblworks gold standards! The public presentation was outstanding. History-how does it effect my past, present, and future? #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign.
Last Friday night our 2nd graders assisted with the the coin toss before the SHS vs. Osborne game. They were so excited to be on the field and bumping fists with the players before the game! Sportsmanship and real life lessons! #TigerPride271
SHS 2019 Homecoming Candidates
Gage, Trenton, Trevor
Ellie, Payton, and Tatum
SGS students and staff are celebrating Start with Hello Week-the Sandy Hook Promise. Wednesday is Wear Green Day! #TigerPride271
Our 6th graders experienced WACKY days at Kirwin this week! The students spent a majority of the day attending 20-minute sessions that deal with Wildlife, Agricultural and Conservation. Thank you to the presenters and sponsors! TigerPride271
Our SGS Community Groups traveled from station to learn more about animals from our nearby barnyards! The Ag Industry is key in our area! Thank you for our SHS FFA Chapter for your presentations! #TigerPride271
Summer Reading is important to keep the summer slide away! We thank our Stockton Public Library for their amazing summer reading programs! These four Tigers also completed the Summer Bingo Reading Challenge! Picnic with the Principal! TigerPride271
Tonight our High School Tiger Football Team took the practice field at Solomon Valley Manor for the residents to oversee. #TigerPride271
The Yearbook Staff would like to announce that the 2019-2020 Yearbook Sales have begun! We are projecting 156 color pages of memories for our PreK-Senior Yearbook!
Order for JH Volleyball at Wilson on Thursday, Sept. 19th will be A, B, C. This is a different order from previous games.
Parent and community voice is essential in school change and redesign. Tonight we followed the basics of an ed camp event covering the topics of Title I, standards based grading, individual plans of study, and school goals. We also asked for suggestions on when & where to meet to gain more stakeholder voice. #TigerPride271 #parentcamp @ksderedesign
USD 271 staff members are encouraged to practice wellness so on inservice days we build in time for wellness activities. Today’s wellness was a mile to walk and talk. #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
Professional Development for teachers-by teachers. Student mental health, executive function skills, personalized learning, technology, and goal setting. Thank you for leading! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
Woohoo! Congratulations to the Lady Tigers on their 3rd place finish at the Trego Invitational Volleyball Tournament today! #TigerPride271
USD 271 was represented well today at the 2020 Region I Celebration for Kansas Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Elementary Nominee-Andrea Graham and Secondary Nominee-Lee Lindsey! Thank you! #TigerPride271
The SJHS volleyball and football teams hosted Trego tonight for our season opener! The volleyball teams finished: B 0-2, C 0-2, and A 1-2. The football team lost 0-48. #TigerPride271 led by our SJHS cheerleaders!
Congratulations to our medalists at the SHS Cross Country meet held today at the Rooks County Golf Course. 1st place finish in the JH race! 1st place in the JV race! #TigerPride271
Congratulations to the Tiger Marching Band for their II rating at the Kansas State Fair! #TigerPride271
Community Ed Camp on Monday! Parents and other stakeholders guide the topic selection! Title I meeting will also be held! Childcare provided! See you on Monday evening! #TigerPride271 #parentcamp
Patriot Day-Remembering 9/11. The ne mea hana (creativity in Hawaiian) community group places our flag at half mast. #TigerPride271
Box Tops has a new app! We'd love you to help our district by using the app with your receipts! No more cutting box tops!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4&feature=youtu.be
Today K-State recognized educators! Our own Deirdra Kuhlmann represented USD 271! #TigerPride271
Extra Yard for Teachers🍎 💜 🏈🥁 I never imagined what an amazing experience this would be. Thank you to the teachers that nominated me from USD 271. Great win Wildcats!!!
Thank you to our Tiger Marching and Pep Band for your performance tonight! We wish you the best as you march at the Kansas State Fair this week! #TigerPride271
The SHS Tigers kicked off the season with a home opener against Trego! Our 1st grade class assisted with the coin toss! #TigerPride271
Button Order Forms for all sports Pee Wee-HS need turned in by Friday Sept. 6th to Mrs. Basart/Yearbook Staff
Friday Night Lights! Tigers took the field for Jamboree with Wilson, Rock Hills, and Thunder Ridge! #TigerPride271
Button order forms have been, or are being sent home with students in all Pee Wee, JH, and HS Fall sports. They are color coded to help the Yearbook staff keep them organized. However, if your student does not get home with theirs, you may use the posted one.
Tiger Volleyball Shirts are available at: https://stocktonvolleyball.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
Tiger Nation Scrimmage, BBQ, and Pep Rally will go on as planned. The Family Fun Night at the park and pool is cancelled.
We are looking forward to our Tiger Nation Event on Friday! Here are a few more details for the evening!
Volleyball Scrimmage Times: C Team at 4:30pm, B Team at 5pm, and A team at 5:30pm. The meal will start at 6pm. The Pep Rally is scheduled for 7pm. We will close out our first week with a Family Fun Night at the Park from 8-10pm.
Tiger Nation Kick Off
Thank you to the KAY and Stuco at SHS for your teamwork in adding a fresh coat of paint to our Tiger Pride Paws! These members also assisted with the new student orientation at SHS during Open House! #TigerPride271.
Facilitating Powerful Conversations was the #VentureINspired presentation to teachers/administrators today! Tammy Fellers facilitated the #buildjoy conversations & assisted staff in building a toolbox of strategies to positively impact their culture. #TigerPride271
Redesign is Now Design. USD 271 staff members are continually analyzing data, strategies, and utilizing the process. On Monday afternoon they revisited the gap analysis completed in May and continued the focus on tasks-next steps! #TigerPride271 #moonshot @ksderedesign
Our cafeteria staff members were recognized by KSDE-Child Nutrition & Wellness with a Sunflower Spotlight Award for the implementation of the Grab and Go breakfast option at SGS and SHS. Thank you for impacting student success! #TigerPride271
On Monday the USD 271 staff members were treated to breakfast by the board of education members and the cafeteria staff! This meal fueled the day as Mr. Bill Lowry, Superintendent, was introduced and welcomed staff! He encouraged staff the “be the difference” for students. #TigerPride271
USD 271 had several big projects completed this summer. Join us at our Open House to see the major improvements! Heating and AC at SHS. Gym walls repaired and painted at SGS. Boys bathroom remodel at SGS. More details to follow! #TigerPride271
Building level and district level secretaries and clerks are critical throughout the year and especially at the start of a new school year! We thank you (Deb, Marcia, Leslie, and Annette) for being TIGER ready! #TigerPride271
One week from today USD 271 will be opening it’s doors to students for the 19-20 school year! Our facilities are ready! A BIG thank you to our janitors and summer support! #TigerPride271
Back to School Open House
6-7pm on August 20
8th Grade and new SHS students - please meet at SHS at 6:15pm for a special session designed for you!
Join us at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm for reading time at the Rooks County Fair! We are in the Commercial Building. #TigerPride271
Extraordinary Stories! USD 271 will be at the Rooks County Fair! We hope you join us for read aloud sessions M-F at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. A new book will be read each session!
**REMINDER** Stockton Schools Enrollment is today (August 1) from 7:00am to 7:00pm in the GS Cafeteria
Relationships are important at USD 271 and our board of education and superintendent model this for all! Tonight they are setting goals and expectations for the new year with direction from KASB’s Gary Sechrist! #TigerPride271
Countdown to Enrollment!
Using Facebook and Twitter feeds, please share a picture of your favorite summer activity, self-care practice, or vacation memory. No words. Just pictures. (School appropriate-thanks!) Reminder-please do not share the feeds to your page or other pages.
Report to Parents. Help eliminate bullying.
SHJS Volleyball Update: The last day for open gym was held this week. The gym floors will be conditioned and the gym will not be open. We will see you at enrollment and at your first practice on 8/19.
Enrollment Day
Grades Preschool-Senior
August 1, 2019
7am-7pm
Stockton Schools Cafeteria
click here for the School Supply List: https://5il.co/8roo
Six SHS Wrestlers are gaining experience and learning new skills at UNK Kearney Wrestling Camp this week
Kansas Teens-the Kansas State Department of Education needs to hear your voice! The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Bullying has been seeking input from Kansas citizens.
Now Kansas teens are being asked to share their thoughts on bullying, too, by visiting https://mewe.com/join/kansasblueribbontaskforceonbullying.
Encourage teens that you know to visit the site and answer this question: What can we do to prevent bullying in Kansas schools?
All information gathered from the regional meetings will be used to help develop recommendations, which will be presented to the Kansas State Board of Education in December. (Taken from KSDE Email)
Junior High Volleyball Open Gym --
Coach Billinger will have the SGS gym open for volleyball on Wednesdays for SJHS students from 9am-10am starting on June 12th.
State Pre-K 4 Year Old At-Risk Program
USD 271-Stockton Grade School has preschool openings available for children who meet the following criteria:
1-Qualifies for free lunch program
2-Single parent. Custodial parent is unmarried on the first day of school
3-Teen parent. One parent was a teen when the child was born
4-Either parent lacks a high school diploma or GED.
5-Limited English proficiency
6-Lower than expected developmental progress
7-Child qualifies for migrant status
8-Dept. of Children and Family referral
Please contact us if your child will be 4 on or before August 31, 2019 and meets one or more of the criteria. Stockton Grade School 785-425-6120
Little Tigers volleyball camp was held for grades K-6 this week. The high school volleyball team taught them how to pass, set, serve and spike. Thank you to all of the girls that participated and to the high school girls for getting up early and spending all day in the gym between camp, the INSPIRE camp, and summer league! Go Tigers! 🏐🐯🐾
Summer is a time for continuous learning! We can't wait to hear all about your summer experiences! Don't let the summer break slow you down in August!
Best wishes to Tatum at the KSHSAA State Track Meet! She is scheduled to run on Saturday at 8:30AM. Her event is the 100 M Dash. You can watch live at http://www.kansassportstv.com/
It's time for another reading bingo card! It's Summer Break Reading Bingo time! This card covers a variety of ages so if you need to adjust one or two boxes, please make it work for your child(ren)! Please share the BLACK OUT cards with Mrs. Green when we return in August!
Our summer lunch program will start on Tuesday, May 28th. Come join us for a free and healthy meal for children up to age 18.
Congratulations to Brady Beougher on his 3rd place finish at State Golf! #TigerPride
On our last day with staff we recognized those who will be retiring and those transitioning to a new school. You will be missed. Thank you! #TigerPride271 forever!
Summer Lunch Menu
Good Luck to our SHS Golf team at State!
Tiger Nation will be having a send-off from the HS for our State Qualifiers! Golf send-off Sunday at 10 / Tatum’s send-off Friday at noon
Congratulations to Tatum Hamilton for qualifying for State Track in the 100 meter Dash. Good Luck Tatum! #TigerPride
Thank you to Western Electric Cooperative for your amazing and informative presentations on electricity safety for our K-3 students!
Congratularions to these four students for perfect attendance during the 2018-19 school year! Every day matters!
Reminder: High School and Junior High INSPIRE Volleyball camp forms are due to Mrs. Billinger or Ms. Nichols by May 30th. The cost is $55 and will be put on by the University of St. Mary's Head Coach. Camp dates are June 4-6.
Reminder: Little Tigers Volleyball Camp forms need to be turned into Ms. Nichols by May 20th. The cost is $25 which includes a camp shirt. Cost after the 20th will be $20 without a t-shirt. Camp will be from 8-9 June 4-6 hosted by the Stockton High School Volleyball Team.
Today we honored our 4th-7th grade readers who met the requirements of our Tiger Read program. (Formerly KU Reading Program) Tomorrow morning it’s donuts and juice for our gold star readers! #TigerPride271
SHS Golf team is going to State! Team took 3rd place with Brady Beougher placing 3rd individually. Great job Tigers!
We love our many multigenerational opportunities with our local nursing home. Our K classes helped plant flowers this week! #civicengagement @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
Congratulations to Brady Beougher on signing his letter of intent to play golf at FHSU! We are proud of you Brady!
Congratularions to the SHS Class of 2019! Thank you for coming back to your roots at SGS and allowing us to celebrate with you! You are TIGER Ready! 💙🐅 #TigerPride271
Our 6th grade graduated from DARE today! Thank you to our local law enforcement agencies and Officer Sgt. Bryant for your leadership!
Order of events MCEL
Corrected 2019-2020 School Calendar
Congratulations to Emma Bedore on being a Kansas Governor’s Scholar. We are proud of you! Top 1% to Topeka! Great accomplishment for a great young lady. #TigerPride271
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 SJHS Cheerleaders!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10! Please help us recognize our amazing staff members at USD 271-Stockton. We see all staff as teachers so we celebrate all staff during this week! Thank a teacher!
Thank you to the members of our Outside Visitation Team for your guidance and input during year 2 of our Kansas Education Systems Accreditation process. We value your time and commitment to our district and Kansas schools! #TigerPride271 @ksdehq @ksredesign
Our 5th and 6th grade classes traveled to Ameritowne on Wednesday with several staff members and parents. This post will not communicate the impact the curriculum and this day had on our students. We are attaching the link so you can read more about Ameritowne. Thank you!
http://go.nex-tech.com/connections/introducing-ameritowne
6th Grade DARE Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 9, at 12:10pm in the SGS Main Gym. You are invited to attend. Thank you to Officer Bryant and Ms. Rogers for your leadership.
KS schools, Military and the University of Life. Our seniors put their stars on their post-seconday plans
Our kindergarten class called in an expert to help with their PBL. Mrs. Moffet came in to share her knowledge on bees. #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
Congratulations to Stockton Grade School in recognition for their enhanced spotlight recognition by the Kansas Schools of Character Program. Representatives were in Topeka today to accept the award! #TigerPride271
Our SJHS Awards and Spring Concert was a fabulous night to honor our students for their efforts and talents. Thank you for attending and supporting our students! #TigerPride271 #betheone271
Due to the inclement weather forecast for tomorrow (4/30/19) The JH track meet in Plainville has been cancelled.
Redesign Spotlight
Community Groups
Redesign Spotlight
Community Groups
Our district was asked, “What is the one thing, that if we don’t include in our redesign, nothing else matters,” Relationships was always the answer! Every day our students PreK-7 meet for 30 minute sessions, (this includes transition time) with a community of students of 15-17 students. Each community is led by two staff members who are passionately building relationships and discussing essential skills for the future to be “Tiger Ready!” During this time, communities form a close bond to each other and study skills such as our Tiger Touchstones (Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Creativity, and Confidence). We also study the Habits of Mind, practice mindfulness, participate in service projects, and also find time to have fun and play. Our goal is for all of our students to have at least one trusted and caring adult they can rely on as they go about their years in our building. Our students love this time each day and each group has something special they have knitted together with joys, celebrations, struggles, challenges, and most of all a sense of belonging.
Once a month our community groups get together with a high school group to do a special activity and get to know each other better. The high school communities meet twice daily. They start and end their day together. There focus is on gratitude, goal setting, team building, individual plans of study, and other information focused on the high school learner.
We had a surprise visit from staff members and residents from the Solomon Valley Manor today! They presented us with school supplies! We ❤️ our community relationships. Thank you! They enjoyed a tour of the grade school. #TigerPride271 #civicengagement @ksderedesign
Our K-5 “Dancing with the Tigers” music concert was outstanding tonight! We were entertained by our 5th grade band, community groups, and grade level classes! #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony for SHS
Join the SHS Cheer Squad for a Color Run on May 18th!
Thank you to our Phillips-Rooks Extension staff for providing our 2nd grade classes with the amazing “Farm to Table” program! On the final day together they made bread! Check out the joy on these faces! #TigerPride271
Our April 0-6 read aloud was held on the 15th. We had a beautiful evening and enjoyed the time together in the SGS courtyard. The kindergarten class shared their story garden with us! #TigerPride271
Redesign Spotlight
Family Engagement
One of our three goals of redesign focuses on family engagement. Our planned focus for the 2018-2019 school year included a parent night for each quarter of the school year. We continued our monthly read aloud evenings focusing on our birth-six year audience. You will also see us at the Rooks County Free Fair again this year! #TigerPride271
The Burgers, Band, and Buckets Concert (band students in grades 5-12) that was scheduled for Sunday, May 5th will not be taking place. Thank you for all your support in years past for this fundraiser
A big thank you to Amber Talbott for sharing her passion with us! Mrs. Talbott selected and donated all of the crowns that our kings and queens were presented with during the 2018-2019 school year! Thank you! #TigerPride271
2019-2020 School Calendar
Congratulations to Stockton Grade School for recognition as a recipient of the Kansas Schools of Character Award!
SGS is working to enhance social, emotional and character development in all parts of the school day and engaging families and community members. The school will receive recognition at Topeka on May 1st. The students and staff celebrated the news of the award this morning!
Redesign Spotlight
What is PBL?
Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method that is focused on student learning goals through knowledge and skills gained by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to authentic and engaging questions, problems, or challenges.
PBL focuses around 8 essential project design elements:
Key knowledge, understanding, and success skills
Challenging problem/question
Sustained inquiry
Authenticity
Student voice & choice
Reflection
Critique & revision
Public product
These design elements work together to help students develop 21st century soft skills while also gaining the content knowledge necessary for academic success. Students get the the opportunity to dig deeper into an area they are interested in by developing driving questions and solving authentic, real-world problems.
Project Based Learning creates an environment for teachers to target not only content knowledge gained, but also development of the skills needed to be successful in the 21st century. This kind of approach allows students to explore their own interests while meeting content standards and real-world skills in ways that are authentic and meaningful.
Both content knowledge and 21st century skills are obtained by completing long term projects that are focused around 8 essential project design elements: knowledge, understanding, and success skills, a challenging problem or question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice and choice, reflection, critique and revision, and finally, a public product.
Project Based Learning requires active participation by students, which makes school more engaging while focusing on the application of the knowledge students are gaining. By giving students the opportunities to take initiative and responsibility for learning, we can help all reach their potential with a successful project that has real-world impact.
USD 271 Parents ~ please take a few minutes to complete this Kansas Department of Education Survey .
Click the link to begin the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DJ5HB5T
School will be held at regular time today, Thu 4/11. Please be careful as there may be slick spots and blowing snow in places. . . and it IS W-I-N-D-Y!
REMINDER: To enter the Stockton School buildings during the school day, visitors will need to go to the main doors of each building, identify themselves and be "buzzed in"
During our first Inservice of 19-20 @povertyedge pleaded with us to remember self-care as we launched our redesign. We listened and it’s been rewarding. We start every Inservice day with wellness and laughter! #Strongertogether #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign
Our USD 271 In-Service today focused on on improving our schools as we redesign and a special session on motivating students. Conversations were powerful! We must keep reimagining what our schools could be!
Phillipsburg Track Meet: The SJHS track meet scheduled for Thursday, April 11th, has been moved to Wednesday, April 10th. The start time has been moved to 9am. The team will load at 7:30am.
The electronic locking mechanisms on the front doors of the Stockton Schools have been repaired and are again functioning correctly. To get in the building during the school day visitors will need to go to the main doors of each building identify themselves and be "buzzed in."
The 8-12 Social Studies classes were busy in March traveling to learn more about history!
World History~Museum of World Treasures
American History~Eisenhower Museum
Government~Capital
8th Social Studies~Kansas Museum of History and Brown v. Board of Education Museum in Topeka
Jalan Basart takes 2nd place over all in the #173 weight class at the Solomon Power Lifting Meet
On Wednesday of this week Courtney Flower was a guest during 7th Grade Kansas History. She explained how the city of Stockton functions as a city, her role as city manager/clerk, skill set and education to be successful in the position. We discussed how the budget works to pay employees, pool expenses, street repairs and the water treatment plant.
The class was engaged and inspired by what it takes for the city to function on a daily basis.
These students completed a Spring Break Reading Challenge Bingo Challenge! We celebrated with ice cream and more books! #TigerPride271
Our 6th Grade Science classes had guest speaker Denae Odle come talk about LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) along with natural resource use in construction techniques and energy consumption. She helped us start exploring environmentally friendly alternatives for our communities. We are grateful for our community experts for Project Based Learning!
1st Annual KAY sponsored Daddy/Daughter Dance for grades Preschool to 5th grade. April 14 at City Hall from 2:20-3:30 free will donation to Nebraska Flood Relief
Our preschool screening is on April 5th! Please call now to schedule.
It is time to pre-enroll for kindergarten 2019-2020! #TigerPride271
USD 271
Redesign Spotlight
As part of our social-emotional goal area, USD 271 staff has participated in three in-services with Rebecca Lewis to become trauma responsive. Through this training, we have implemented Zones of Regulation with our students and staff. Zones of Regulation is a tool used to help monitor, self-regulate and control emotions. Zone of Regulation uses four colors, red, yellow, green and blue, to help students visually and verbally recognize how they are doing emotionally at any given moment. Students and staff understand that anyone can experience the four zones throughout their day, but by understanding the zones, we are learning to adjust our thinking and using our tools to get us back into the green zone and ready to learn or teach.
"They help me so I can think of how I feel and then I can think of how to have a better day. Because if I am frustrated, I get angry and cannot think to do my math. Zones of Regulation help me get control so I can think." 4th Grader
April Menu
Redesigning schools has built a network of teachers learning from each other as we dream, research, and implement. Meadowlark Elementary visited SGS on Friday. Our Tiger Ambassadors are an important piece of each visit! #TigerPride271
We continue our monthly birth-six year old read aloud sessions. Last Monday Mrs. Fleck read "Just Me and My Friend". The children each received a book, made a friendship bracelet and enjoy a friendship snack. We hope to see you on April 15 for our next reading celebration!
Thank you to Solutions North Bank for the donation to purchase a CNC Router & Laser engraver. Pictured are Solutions North President Dale Winklepleck with Industrial Arts Teacher Justin Basart & High School Principal Gary McCown.
We had a bus-deer accident east of Stockton this morning, close to Woodston. There were NO students on the bus and the driver is fine but the bus is not drivable. Another bus and driver have been sent to cover the route.
Stockton Grade School Students Looking for Work! See post below:
When you respond by email, please let us know your address and what supplies we will need to bring
Time is running out! Get your 2018-2019 Stockton Schools Yearbook. The yearbook is a Pre-K through Senior book this year. Get yours while they are still available
Join the SHS Band and Choir for a circus themed concert featuring songs from "The Greatest Showman". The concert will be on Monday, March 25 @ 7:00PM in the SHS gym.
Concessions will be available as a fundraiser for the music department.
USD 271-Stockton Schools
Community Redesign Meeting
7pm-8pm at Stockton Grade School -Tiger Conference Room
Who are our students? Together...how might we____?
USD 271 Reads
0-6 Read Aloud with Activity and Snack
Monday, March 18
6:30pm in the SGS Library
Enjoy the book, "Just My Friend and Me" by Mercer Mayer
We hope to see you there!
Redesign Spotlight
K-7 Personalized Learning
Personalized learning allows all children to receive a customized learning experience. Students learn at their own pace with structure and support in challenging areas. Learning aligns with interests, needs and skills, and takes place in an engaging environment where students gain a better understanding of their strengths. ( National Center for Students with Learning Disabilities, Personalized Learning: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities)
Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes take part in mixed-age guided reading groups. K-5 is using Lexia Core5 for personalized English/Language Arts instruction and DreamBox for Math instruction. This allows them to complete grade-level materials at their own pace. Lexia provides teachers with a recommended amount of units for each student to complete each week to stay on-target for grade-level success. The Junior High is using Power Up and Reading Plus as a personalized English/Language Arts platform. Several classrooms are using playlists for students to track their personal goals each week. This provides students with choice, accountability, and specific things they need to focus on. In the classrooms, teachers are utilizing small group instruction to deliver instruction geared toward different skills that students are working on as well as delivering the same materials at different levels.
It's time for another reading challenge! We hope you build reading into your spring break plans! If you get a BINGO, please return the form to the SGS office or Mrs. Bennett when you return from break. #TigerPride271
Before the staff stepped away for a much deserved Spring Break, they came together as a full pk-12 staff to focus on our “why” and “How might we-?” design thinking. It’s becoming less redesign and more -now design! #kstothemoon @ksredesign #TigerPride271
Amazing Adaptations! Our Pk-7 students and staff learned how animals use adaptations to thrive in their environment. Zoo To You by Rolling Hills Zoo and the Dane G. Hansen foundation.
Congratulations to Quinn, Trenton, Rylan, Addie and Jalen for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Rooks County Youth Entrepreneur Challenge. Quinn and Trenton also won the Technology Award. In all these SHS students are bringing home $1,100 in prize money! Way to go!
Our Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge students did an excellent job presenting today! So proud of their work!
Redesign Spotlight:
8-12 grade communities
Relationships are key at USD #271 Stockton, and we are starting and ending each day with this in mind. Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Center has all concluded that 85% of job success comes from having well-developed soft skills and people skills and only 15% of job success comes from technical and knowledge (hard skills).
At SHS students in grades 8-12 meet for the first ten minutes of school and the final 20 minutes of the day with their teacher advisor. These students will continue with the same group throughout their high school years. There are 14 community groups, consisting of 8-10 students ranging from 8-12 grades. Students form long-lasting relationships that benefit from a consistent daily presence.
In the a.m. meeting, students begin their day by writing in their journals: reflecting on one thing they are thankful for, a goal for the day or week and identifying which Zone of Regulation they are in. This is an opportunity for students to begin on a positive note, set goals and be aware of their emotional state. Students can also take advantage of the grab and go breakfast offered in the hallway as they enter.
The p.m. meeting consists of students and advisors working together on character development through discussion and reflection on our Tiger Touchstones and developing habits for success with the 16 Habits of Mind. Students are also developing their Individual Plans of Study, which includes exploring career interests and skills through the Career Cruising program, developing their Vision Board and sharing with parents, and planning their future course of study for high school and beyond. Advisor teachers serve as mentors to guide their students through this process.
The National Honor Society is organizing this year's Collect for Cures Program at SHS. This is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's effort to help those affected by blood cancers. SHS's online giving webpage at https://events.lls.org/pages/mid/StocktonHighSchool-2019 Ends 3/18.
Due to the dangerous wind chill being forecast for the morning hours, there will be no school in Stockton tomorrow, 3.4.19. The JH Scholars Bowl has been cancelled and will not be made up.
The SHS staff hosted staff from Lyons High School today. The on-site visits give schools an opportunity to learn about the redesign process. #TigerPride271 @ksderesign
From the Stockton Schools: The boiler has been repaired, and the building is heating up. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held tonight as scheduled. School tomorrow will be at regular time.
USD 271
Redesign Spotlight
6th-7th grade Mentoring
As students in middle school encounter and struggle with social and emotional changes that occur during this transitionary period to adulthood, many educators seek to help students develop skills and dispositions—such as resilience, perseverance, and determination—to ensure that they can problem-solve and work through challenges as well as take ownership of their learning and decisions (National Middle School Association [NMSA], 2010).
At USD 271 we spend mentor time meeting the needs of students. We have three groups with a mixture of 6th and 7th grade students that meet once a day for 20 minutes. During this time, we cover essential life skills (Organization, Time Management, Self-Control, etc.) as well as improving students’ understanding of techniques to build confidence, increase self-esteem, advocate for themselves, build character, and be respectful young adults.
During mentor sessions, we use a variety of resources: Choices magazine from Scholastic, Career Cruising program, and Responsive Advisory Meeting Book. Career Cruising allows the students to find out what interests them and it gives insight on the steps they will need to take to achieve careers in a particular field. All three mentor groups cover the same concepts but at different times. Mrs. Dunlap’s group is currently working on deeper understanding of career interests and researching careers in that area. Miss Kennedy’s group has had extensive conversations about stress, what causes stress, and how to effectively manage stress. Mrs. Moffet’s group has been working hard on character building.
March Menu
There will be NO SCHOOL today in Stockton; Monday, 2.25. The blower motor on the boiler has failed and there is no heat in the secondary building.
The Stockton Schools will start one hour late on Monday, (2.25).Breakfast will NOT be served, but morning Pre-K WILL meet. The BB game at Hill City WILL be played today (2.24) at 3:30 p.m. The bus will leave at 1:00 p.m. Please drive carefully and allow extra time.
American History class has been making shacks that look similar to the ones made during the Great Depression when the homeless lived in Shantytowns.
Congratulations to our SHS Mens Basketball team for their win over Downs -Lakeside. They won 71-47. They will play Osborne in the Championship Game on Sunday at 3:30 in Hill City!
It’s time for more Tiger Wrestling! #113 Spiller is up this round at KSHSAA 321A State. #TigerPride271 Watch live at www.openspacessports.com.
A view into the SHS Biology class this week. . Working together to figure out the reactants and products of photosynthesis. #TigerPride271
Our 6th grade ELA students continue to receive letters from around the world. During December they researched Winter Holidays, international schools, and wrote letters to improve their global awareness. #TigerPride271
Our 7th grade team placed first this week at the Palco Scholars Bowl event. Congratulations! #TigerPride271
Our 4th graders are creating visuals in their Social Studies class to show their knowledge of the Constitution. #TigerPride271
Day 1 State Wrestling! Good luck Trenton and Markies!!
Today our PK-12 student body and staff celebrated our Tiger wrestlers that are headed to the state tournament! Good luck! We also wished our men’s and women’s b-ball teams well in the second games of the regional tournament. It’s a great day to be a Tiger! #TigerPride271
Kansas juniors will be able to take the ACT test and WorkKeys assessment for free during the 2018-2019 school year, the Kansas State Department of Education announced Tuesday, Aug. 7. The regular cost of these 2 assessments would be a total of $66 per student.
A total 23 Stockton juniors and 2 seniors took the 2 assessments at Stockton High School on February 20 and 21. Kansas joins 18 other state education agencies currently providing the ACT for students.
Congratulations to our SJHS students who performed at the MCEL Music Festival in Norton today! Our full band and full choir each received II ratings. We had several solos and ensembles also. Please read the Stockton Sentinel for details next week. Thank you to Mrs. Wildeman and Mrs. Riener!
The Stockton Schools will be in REGULAR session today, Wed. 2/20/19. PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY. The SJHS music students WILL be going to Norton for the MCEL Music Festival; however, the loading time for departure has been changed from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
KSDE’s Elementary Redesign Specialist, Tammy Mitchell, visited SGS this morning. She met with staff and students. In this picture she is learning from our 5th graders about small group & personalized instruction in math. @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
This group is editing their Green Screen digital citizenship presentation using WeVideo. They are learning so much! #USD271libraries #librariesmatter #TigerPride271
Due to weather concerns, tonight's Regional Basketball game at Hill City will begin at 6:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
As we continue to communicate with our stakeholders, we will return to our weekly Redesign Spotlight. Each week we will spotlight one of our redesign implementations. Today we are sharing some background on the Kansans Can School Redesign Project.
In 2015, Kansas State Board of Education announced its new vision for education- Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.
Kansans have identified the need for their schools to transition to a student -focused system that provides support and resources for individual success. We are moving away from a “one-size-fits-all” system that relies exclusively on state assessments.
Kansans want schools to place an equal amount of focus on assisting students in developing nonacademic skills, like social-emotional growth, as they do on developing academic skills.
In August of 2017, USD 271-Stockton was named a Mercury School in Redesign. Our vision- We are TIGER Ready! (TIGER stands for tiger touchstones, innovative, grit, empowered, and relationships) is guiding us through school redesign.
(Taken from KSDE’s Talking Points for the Kansans Can School Redesign Project)
The MCEL Wresting Tournament was held today and this tournament closes out our SJHS season. All 4 wrestlers left everything on the mat! We congratulate our 2 medalists! It’s a great day to be a Tiger #TigerPride271
Stockton Schools will start at regular time today, Mon 2/11. There will be some slick spots on side roads and it will probably be foggy, so PLEASE BE CAREFUL and allow extra time for your morning drive.
USD 271 Redesign Boot Camp-Break out sessions on: community groups, project based learning , the redesign process, personalized learning to name a few. #TigerPride271 @ksderedesign @kscommissioner
USD 271 is hosting its first Redesign Boot Camp for KS educators. The collaboration is amazing - all on behalf of our students. What is best for them-not easiest for us! #TigerPride271 @kscommissioner @ksderedesign
Our K classes are engaged in a PBL on Kansas symbols. Today they are recording with a green screen. Speaking and listening through their final product. @ksderedesign #TigerPride271
We love our community leaders! Thank you Miss Anna for your read aloud and cookie decorating! #TigerPride271
The water is back on and we will have school tomorrow, (Thu Feb. 7). A big SHOUT OUT to the Stockton City Workers for your dedication and hard work in this cold weather!
USD 271 is not in school on February 18th. We have cancelled the USD 271 Birth-6 Reads Event and our Redesign Community Meeting scheduled for that evening. We will see you in March!
The Stockton-Osborne basketball games on Friday night have been selected by KKQY Radio as their "Game of the Week." The varsity games will be aired on 101.9 FM. GO TIGERS!
The Stockton Schools will be without water today due to a water main break. There will be NO SCHOOL IN STOCKTON TODAY, Wed. February 6, in Stockton. The KAY trip to Norton is still scheduled to take place.
It's time for the SJHS STUCO Annual Valentine Fundraiser. (Please note they are not selling and delivering the Crush pops this year. )
SPIRIT NIGHT! This Friday night the Tigers are back at home and it is tie dye night! Break out your tie dye for a chance to win a ticket to the movie at the Nova! Go Tigers!!
We have attached the flyer for our Learn Grow Innovate Redesign Boot Camp that is rescheduled for 2/9. Dr. Watson and Deena Horst plan to attend the camp that morning. @ksderedesign
Our SHS wrestlers hosted their only home match for the season tonight. They wrestled Hays High and finished 2-4 on the night. It was a great night to roll out our new mat! #TigerPride271
Parents of children ages birth to five: The next Rooks County Playgroup is Tuesday, February 12th. The playgroups are open to the community and free of charge! #kindergartenreadiness
Stockton Schools KHC and AHC UPDATE! Our event is wrapping up! Don’t forget to finalize all online donations and return your student’s envelope back to school by Monday, February 4th!
It’s not too late to join! If you haven’t already registered:
Grades K-4 Sign up: http://www2.heart.org/goto/stocktonk-4
Grades 5-7 Sign up: http://www2.heart.org/goto/stockton5-7
Thank you to all who have joined in to make our event a huge success!
Congratulations to our SJHS Scholars Bowl teams. They opened their season at Smith Center on Monday. 7th finished 2nd and 8th finished 3rd!
On Thursday evening the sweet sound of the National Anthem was sung by our SHS Girls Choir before the start of the Fort Hays State University basketball games. Thank your for representing USD 271 so well! #TigerPride271