Staunton Junior High School

Staunton Families: Tonight the school district had to cancel the boys home basketball game due to a threat that was received by the Staunton Police Department.  Administrators worked with staff to quickly and safely clear the campus.  The building was then secured and locked down while the Staunton Police Department investigated the threat.  Upon further investigation it was deemed by the police department that the threat was not credible.  Out of an abundance of caution for student and staff safety the school district will have a police presence on campus tomorrow.

Meet Mr. Korte! Mr. Korte impresses students with his sports knowledge, "snazzy" eraser throws, and funny jokes. His students know they can depend on him for anything they need! Students leave his classroom with an appreciation for history and what we can learn from it! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Attached is the 3rd and final hint for this round's "Business with Bark." We had a lot of selfies come in over this weekend and are hoping for more before the deadline this Friday! Find the dogs, snag a picture with them, and send it our way! As soon as you find the dogs, take a selfie with them, and email it to media@stauntonschools.org with the following information: - Name - Contact info (phone number or email address!) #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve *By sending us your pictures, you’re giving us permission to publish them on our website and/or social media pages.

The bulldog and terrier mascot heads are still at this round's "Business with Bark." Your second hint is posted below! As soon as you find the dogs, take a selfie with them, and email it to media@stauntonschools.org with the following information: - Name - Contact info (phone number or email address!) Be sure to find them by next Friday, February 7th! #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve *By sending us your pictures, you’re giving us permission to publish them on our website and/or social media pages.

1/31 Cheer Clinic Information! If your child registered to attend the cheer clinic tomorrow, students can be picked up from school at 5pm in the Community Room parking lot. Students should be back to school at the Main Gym entrance by 6:30pm in their cheer clinic shirt, black bottoms, and clean tennis shoes. #terrierpride #BulldogPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

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The dogs escaped the Dog Pound! Please help us find them! We’ve heard rumors that the bulldog and terrier will be visiting “Businesses with Bark” for 2 weeks at a time. Your job is to figure out which business they’re at, take a selfie with them, and email it to media@stauntonschools.org with the following information: - Name - Contact info (phone number or email address!) This will help us get the dogs back under control and give credit to those who helped us locate them. We’ll be sure to share any hints we receive to help you with your search; the first one is already below! You have until February 7th to get your pictures in. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve *By sending us your pictures, you’re giving us permission to publish them on our website and/or social media pages.

Online ordering for the 2024-2025 yearbooks is now available! Please follow the link below and use the school code: 234026M https://shop.memorybook.com/ All orders are due by 3/25/25! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Final push for donations for PTO's Staunton School of Rock 2025! Donations will be accepted until January 28th! Thanks for your support! #terrierpride #leadchallengeachieve

This past weekend, School Board President Dr. Jain and teachers Jessica Larsen and Brianna Bohlen had the privilege of meeting and hearing the story of a Holocaust survivor, Gittel Burns, who resides right here in Staunton. Along with author Lisa Johnson, Gittel shared her incredible story of resilience and courage, including her time in the Shanghai Ghetto. Gittel and her father, Walter Berger, moved to the United States and befriended Staunton's own Henry and Linda Makler, eventually settling in our great community. Her story serves as a poignant reminder of our strength and the importance of standing up against hate and injustice. We are grateful to Gittel for sharing her experiences and to our staff for continuing to seek meaningful ways to connect with and learn from our community's history. Let us honor voices like Gittel’s by continuing to promote understanding, compassion, and education. #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #StauntonPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Meet Mr. Smiddy (again)! If you're thinking you just saw a "Meet Mr. Smiddy" post last year, you would be correct. But this year he made the move to the junior high! Also new this year is the SHS Honor Guard that Mr. Smiddy is spearheading. We're thankful for his dedication to our district! #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton CUSD #6 Families: Due to the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values forecast for tomorrow, the Staunton School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The District will be using an Emergency Day and NO STUDENT ATTENDANCE and NO E-LEARNING will take place. To review the latest weather information from the St. Louis National Weather Service, please follow this link: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf Please stay warm and stay safe! #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Mark your calendar! The Staunton Education Foundation is hosting a trivia night on Saturday, March 22nd. This organization provides continuous support for our school community, the staff, and students. Show your support and reserve a table today! #StauntonEducationFoundation #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Join our dedicated team of educators and support staff! Follow the link below to check out our open positions. https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/employment/job-postings/29991 #bulldogpride #terrierpride #stauntonpride #leadchallengeachieve

Across the country, in our communities, we share everyday moments with our neighbors, family, coworkers, and friends. We go to work or school, the grocery store, or the gas station. It's easy to overlook these routine moments, but as you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, say something. By being alert and reporting suspicious activity to your local law enforcement or school officials, you can protect your family, neighbors, and community. #SeeSomethingSaySomething

PTO is working on building baskets for Staunton School of Rock 2025! Please see the attached flyer with each grade level's theme. Donations will be accepted until January 28th! Thanks for your support! #terrierpride #leadchallengeachieve

Staunton Baseball/Softball League is accepting registration forms for the summer ball league! Forms are available in the elementary/junior high office or can be found in the "Virtual Backpack" on the elementary/junior high websites linked below. Elementary: https://www.stauntonschools.org/o/elementary-school/documents/virtual-backpack/694460 JH: https://www.stauntonschools.org/o/junior-high-school/documents/virtual-backpack/623584

Staunton CUSD #6 Families: Due to the Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service and the forecasted snow accumulation, the Staunton School District will be closed for in-person instruction on Friday, January 10, 2025. As a result, the School District will be taking an E-Learning Day. Click the News Story Link below to learn more about E-Learning expectations and food service options that will be available. News Story Link: https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/1956713 #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Staunton School District Families, The St. Louis National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and is forecasting the possibility of accumulating snow in our area Thursday night into Friday morning. To access the latest detailed forecast, please follow this link: https://www.weather.gov/media/lsx/DssPacket.pdf. As a result, students will be coming home with their device for logging into a Google Meets session and any other materials they may need for an E-Learning Day. In addition, you can review the most current E-Learning Plan by following this link: https://5il.co/34ixi . #BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

The Staunton School District is excited to welcome back students for the start of the 2nd semester today, Wednesday, January 8th! Due to varied road conditions across the district, buses will be traveling at reduced speed to transport students as safely as possible. Additionally, all buses are expected to be running behind their usual schedule and we appreciate your patience and understanding. If you are driving near a school bus, please use extreme caution and watch for children going to and from bus stops. Finally, please remember to dress your child for cold weather and in shoes for walking in snow and ice. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school after the unanticipated extended winter break!