
Today's Oral Interp Showcase has been moved up to 5:15 p.m. Sorry for the inconvenience.


Still in Need - We are seeking donations for our Accelerated Reader Program and our Kindergarten Readiness packet. We are creating great readers in our school! We would like donations of the following:
40 of the same books for 3–5-year-olds
A variety of books for 3–11-year-olds
Trinkets for 5–11-year-olds
Small toys for 5–11-year-olds
Large or small individually wrapped candy bars or candy treats
Any item a child might like to earn for reading books!
Donations may be left at the high school or elementary school secretarial offices. We are grateful for your giving nature and generosity to our school!


Happy Birthday Kenzi Herren and Ethan Hunt-December 18!



Please note - Christmas Break Early Release - Thursday, December 21, 2023—Elementary dismissal -12:30 pm; and Middle-High School dismissal -12:40 pm. Happy Holidays!


Happy Birthday Morgan Luce 12/15!


Ugly Christmas Sweaters is the theme for the Jones County GBB/BBB doubleheader on Tuesday, December 19 - spread the word! Games will begin at 3:30pm starting with JV girls and JV boys, varsity girls, varsity boys to follow.

UPDATE FOR TODAY'S DOUBLEHEADER:
JV girls will play 2 quarters beginning at 3:30pm followed by a full JV boys game. JV boys will begin roughly at 4:15pm.
Varsity girls could start as early as 5:30pm tonight as our officials can arrive earlier.
Dress in UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS and get a ROOT BEER FLOAT from the Booster Club tonight!
PLEASE SHARE!

Oral Interp Showcase 2023


Don't forget there is school tomorrow Friday, December 15, 2023.


Over 50% of SD students utilize SORA the student reading app. As you can see SC is 2nd in the state for their eBook and audiobook usage. Great job students, keep it up!


Mr. Michael Dowell, 3rd grade teacher was selected as the November Elementary Staff Member of the Month. Mr. Dowell took significant action by promoting the reinstatement of the “Accelerated Reader” program for our district. This program has encouraged reluctant readers and their parents to read more. He also encourages student assistance in delivering his rousing morning announcements and pledge of allegiance. Thanks for your enthusiasm and commitment!


Happy Birthday to Tessa Peterson-12/11, Ella Siedschlaw-12/6 and Remi Masteller-11/22!




Stanley County School District is accepting applications for an Elementary Secretary. State Retirement and benefits are included along with a 4-day work week. The closing date is December 26, 2023. Applications are available at the Business Office or download the Classified Application from the website at https://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us/page/employment-new and send to: Stanley County School District, PO Box 370, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 or email to: SC.BusinessOffice@k12.sd.us


November Middle-High School Students of the Month
The Middle-High School November Students and Staff of the Month were named. Students are selected based on the ROAMS categories of respect, ownership, achievement, mindfulness, and safety. The November Students of the Month chose Mr. Joey Fischer as Staff Member of the Month. November Student of the Month recipients are pictured left-right. Jerrick Nickerson-6th, James Nemec-7th, Ryland Magee-8th, Eddie Duffy-9th, Olivia Frederick-12th, Keira Briggs-11th, and Gracie Masteller-10th. A special thank you to Pizza Ranch for providing lunch, and the SC Booster Club for donating water bottles throughout the year to our students of the month. We appreciate your community support.

This Week's Activities:
Monday - Elementary Christmas Concert, 6pm Parkview
Tuesday - GBB/BBB @ Winner, JV girls tipoff at 4:30 (only playing 2 quarters) with JV Boys, Varsity Girls, Varsity Boys to follow; MSGBB vs Miller, 4:30pm
Thursday - GBB/BBB vs Philip 3:30pm JV girls start
Saturday - Wrestling at Mount Vernon/Plankinton

Tomorrow's girl's basketball game will be VARSITY ONLY @ White River - 4pm tip off!

National Honor Society (NHS) will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. If you would like to drop off tabs please bring them to the school offices. Thank you.


Elementary Christmas Concert will be held Monday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. The concert will be live-streamed on GoBuffsLive or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfKgmsJu-cQ
