Staunton Community Unit School District No. 6

This is the week of scrimmages for football, soccer, and volleyball. Football is Sat, 8/24 at Roxana. Soccer is Sun, 8/25 at 4:30 at the soccer field, and volleyball is at 6:00 on Sunday as well in the main gym. Our theme for Sunday's games are Olympics. We will be giving out a SUPER FAN award on Sunday so show up with a lot of school spirit.

We are ready for you! See you tomorrow morning! The Staunton FFA and Student Council ignited school spirit today with inspiring chalk art! Our sidewalks are now canvases of motivation and school spirt. The walks are now ready to energize students for a fantastic first day tomorrow. Let’s make this year our best yet! #buildingupbulldogs

Staunton School District Families: Please follow the link below to read a brief message from Superintendent Allen for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. News Article Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/1711617 #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Another exciting announcement from NATIONAL FFA today… For the 2nd year in a row, the Staunton FFA Chapter has been awarded a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 3 STAR ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ranking in the National Chapter Award Program. This is the highest ranking a chapter can receive! Congratulations to the chapter officers and members for working hard this past year to grow leaders, strengthen agriculture, and build communities! The National Chapter Award program is designed to recognize FFA chapters nationwide that are actively implementing the mission and strategies of the organization! Staunton FFA will be recognized on the national stage at the 97th National FFA Convention October 23-26, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Way to Lead • Challenge • Achieve!

Preschool - 8th Grade Open House will be held on August 12 from 5:30-7:30. Elementary students are welcome to come meet their teacher, preview their classroom, drop off supplies, and get any necessary information on healthcare and transportation. In addition to the above, our Junior High students will receive their locker assignments. New and returning students must be registered in order to get their teachers and / or schedules. If you have a new student to register, please call 618-635-3831 to make an appointment. Returning student registration should be done via Skyward. We hope to see you there. Just a reminder, the first day of school is Wednesday, August 14.

We are once again selling class shirts! Shirts will be delivered to the school once the store closes. Support your class and your school! https://shs-shirts2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Reminder: Open House for the High School is Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 to 7:30. You can find your classrooms, locker, pick up a Chromebook, lock, buy your PE uniform, etc. We are excited to see everyone!

Reminder: We are excited to see everyone at Freshman Orientation in the main gym! 5:30 -6:00 you can grab a shirt (courtesy of the FFA), a hotdog, and learn about some clubs and organizations that you can participate in. 6 - 630 will be a presentation on credits, classes, driver's ed, etc. From 6:30 - 7:30 you can find your classrooms, pick up a Chromebook, lock, buy your PE uniform, etc. There will be students on hand to give tours and answer questions. If there is a question about your schedule, the counselor will also be on hand to answer questions and adjust anything. We look forward to seeing you!

High School Athletes: There is a parent/player meeting tomorrow from 6-7 pm Please bring a check for $75 to cover your sports fee, your physical if you have it, and your insurance information for the yellow card. We can’t wait for the 24/25 year to start!!

Attention High School Students: Freshman Orientation will be held on August 6th from 5:30 to 7:30. Students are able to buy PE uniforms ($25), pick up locks/chromebooks, and make schedule changes if necessary. This will be held is the main gym. Open House is August 8th from 5:30 to 7:30. Students can pick up their locks/chromebooks, buy PE uniforms ($25), and make changes to their schedule. Junior and Seniors can buy parking passes ($25). Sophomores will be able to buy parking passes beginning Monday, August 19th.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 New Student Registration will be located in the Elementary Community Room, which is located at the south end of the school campus. All NEW students must attend New Student Registration at the times listed below to prove residency (see the attached photo - required to provide 1 from Category I and 3 from Category II) and complete the registration process. *In addition, all NEW students must have a copy of his/her birth certificate upon registration. New Student Registration Date/Times: Thursday, August 1st 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM -7:30 PM Follow the link for more information: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/1670814

Staunton Elementary is still seeking new Terriers for our preschool program. If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 by September 1 of this year, please click the link below to schedule a screening! Students in our program learn academic skills as well as social skills. Attending preschool on our campus is a wonderful way to get ready for kindergarten! Information Link: https://5il.co/2s8dc

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Homecoming Game has been moved to October 18th with the Homecoming Dance taking place on October 19th.

The Staunton School District is hiring for a Jr. High Math Teacher for the upcoming school year! If interested, please click the link below for application instructions. Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/2rxc0 #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

This is the Dance Teams last week of the Poppin Popcorn fundraiser. Please if you haven't got some already now is your last chance! The Staunton Red Roses appreciate your donations and thank everyone that has already donated. They also have a large arrangement of non-popcorn items as well, such as cookies, seasonal items, dips and mixes, and so much more! https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/

The Staunton School District is hiring for a Jr. High Science Teacher for the upcoming school year! If interested, please click the link below for application instructions. Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/2rskj #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

⚠️ Last Chance! ⚠️ If you’ve not had a chance to take our survey, it’s not too late. But it closes today, so please take a few minutes now to share your thoughts on the potential plan to enhance and improve our school facilities. Your feedback is essential in helping us make informed decisions that best serve our community. Survey Link: https://www.research.net/r/BGMDQKS #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

➡️ You Still Have Time. ⬅️ There are still a few more days to take our online survey. Your feedback is crucial as we stand at a crossroads, deciding how to improve our school facilities for future generations of students. Take the Survey Now. Thank you for participating. Survey Link: https://www.research.net/r/BGMDQKS #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Represent!

The Staunton School District is in search of a Jr. High Cross Country Coach! The season begins in early August. If interested, please click the job posting linked below. Job Posting Link: https://5il.co/2qce4 #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve