Staunton High School

Please read this important message from the Macoupin County Public Health Department in reference to students, 16 years of age and older, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The registration link to sign up your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is in the letter. https://5il.co/rmhb

Congratulations to all of the Silver Medallion Winners! https://telegraph.secondstreetapp.com/2021-Silver-Medallion-Event/gallery/

In-Person Learner Announcement: A free, to-go, lunch will be provided every day after school from 12:55-1:10 PM. To ensure appropriate social distancing, students can pick up a lunch at the library entrance, a concession stand or in the cafeteria.

The 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey reported that 20% of high school students use vapes. SHS has approximately 400 students. Research tells us that the more we talk with our youth about at-risk behavior, the less likely they are to participate in those risky behaviors.

Lydia Roller, a senior at Staunton High School, was recently named to the Illinois High School Association’s All-State Academic Team. She was one of 26 honorees throughout the State to receive the award and is the first Bulldog to be named to the 1st Team in school history. Past honorable mention winners include Kim Phifer (2006) and David Podwojski (2007). In addition to earning a 4.0, Roller has captured All-State recognition in both cross country and track. In cross country, she became Staunton’s first female All-Stater with a 17th place finish as a freshman. She returned to state as a sophomore and junior, finishing second both years. In fact, she is one of only five runners in state history to break the 17-minute barrier in Class 1A. In track, Roller amassed All-State honors as a freshman (6th in 1600m, 5th in 3200m) and sophomore (2nd in 1600m, 4th in 3200m). (Note: Due to the pandemic, there was no state meet in track last year or cross country this year.) Roller has signed an athletic scholarship with the University of Missouri where she will study nutrition and exercise science.

Save The Date: SHS Graduation is set for Friday, May 14, at 7:00 PM. Rain Date #1-May 15. Rain Date #2-May 16. Current plan is to host graduation on the football field with limited seating available.

Graduation is set for Friday, May 14, at 7:00 PM. Seniors-if you have not ordered your cap or gown, please do so today using the link below. If you order today, you can still receive your cap and gown by Graduation. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1073782/Staunton-High-School/

The early bird registration with LCCC will be done virtually. The dates for SHS students are April 13th and April 15th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm. The registration page is open and available for students at www.lc.edu/earlybird/.

SHS Seniors-Planning to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or an Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid? The IL Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will help. Email Jenna.R.Inman@Illinois.gov or call 618-979-2931 for help with the FAFSA.

SHS Parents: Have you changed phone numbers, added an email or moved since registering your child at SHS? If so, please email stingle@stauntonschools.org with the updates. We can then add your new information to Skyward.

Please click on the link below to view a list of important dates of events and activities happening at Staunton CUSD #6 for the remainder of this school year and the start of next school year. Included on this document is the last day of school for student attendance. Please include these dates on your calendars. Have a great weekend! https://5il.co/reht

Please click on the link below to view a list of important dates of events and activities happening at Staunton CUSD #6 for the remainder of this school year and the start of next school year. Included on this document is the last day of school for student attendance. Please include these dates on your calendars. Have a great weekend! https://5il.co/redm

Please click on the link below to view a list of important dates of events and activities happening at Staunton CUSD #6 for the remainder of this school year and the start of next school year. Included on this document is the last day of school for student attendance. Please include these dates on your calendars. Have a great weekend! https://5il.co/rdgh

The SHS Student Council is hosting a modified Homecoming Parade on Friday, April 16, at 10 AM. The parade will begin at the First Baptist Church at 604 N. Franklin St. It will proceed south on Franklin, turn west onto Miller Dr. and then north onto Deneen. Staunton Elementary and Jr. High students will be spread out along both sides of Deneen in front of the school. We ask that parents who wish to attend the parade view it from Franklin, Miller, and Deneen up to the Community Room parking lot. We also ask that you social distance and wear a mask. The Homecoming Football Game will be held on Friday, April 16. The Homecoming Court will be announced prior to kick-off at 6:45 p.m.

Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) discussed holding COVID19 Pfizer vaccine clinics, 2-dose series, for students who are 16 years and older at Staunton Schools. The health department created a short survey wanting parents input. The link is below. Please respond to MCPHD survey by no later than Saturday, 4/10 at noon. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCPHD16over

SHS Juniors-The SAT will be administered on Tuesday, April 13th. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00am. Details about the test day can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uXBPtupvR_y1v7hpg88FB7X9zw_YDHG7/view

In-Person Learner Announcement: A free breakfast will be served every day before school from 7:00-7:30. To ensure appropriate social distancing, students can pick up a breakfast at the library entrance, a concession stand or in the cafeteria.

In our community, we share everyday moments with our family, coworkers, and friends. It's easy to overlook these routine moments. But as you go about your day, if you see something that does not seem quite right, say something. Report suspicious behavior to the authorities.

We hope everyone enjoyed Spring Break! We are looking forward to seeing our students back in school on Monday, April 5th. Enjoy the beautiful spring weather!

The shortage of referees is real. Why? Low pay, verbal abuse, criticism on social media and not enough younger kids joining the ranks. Please help support our referees at SHS. If you are interested in joining their ranks, contact AD Redfern at TREDFERN@STAUNTONSCHOOLS.ORG.