NO END ZONE PARKING: Please do not park in the North end zone during tonight's FB scrimmage. Also stay tuned...there is a good chance that tonight's scrimmage will be cancelled due to the extreme heat.
REMINDER: VB open scrimmage is scheduled for 4:30 pm tomorrow at SPS.
FB open scrimmage is currently TBD due to forecast of extreme heat. Will update tomorrow afternoon.
XC meet scheduled for 08/26 has been updated on calendar to reflect changes. XC meet will be at the Oregon Trail Golf Course in Sutherland - start time is 9AM on Saturday Aug 26 - Thank you!
Events for the week of August 21:
Monday, Aug 21st:
--Open Practice Scrimmage; VB--4:30 pm, FB--5:30 pm
--School Board Meeting in Library--7:00 pm
Tuesday, Aug 22nd:
--Stapleton Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Community Building--12:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 23rd:
--NRD 8th Grade Field Trip @ Thedford, vans leave at 9:00 am
Thursday, Aug 24th:
--Var VB Triangular at Maywood/Hayes Center (Hayes Center), bus leaves at 1:15 pm
Friday, Aug 25th:
--VB with Southern Valley (in Stapleton), JV--4:30 pm; Var--5:30
--Var FB with Southern Valley (in Stapleton)--7:00 pm
Saturday, Aug 26th:
--Var XC at Iron Eagle (North Platte), van leaves at 7:15 am
GO MAVERICKS!!!
The fifth graders built bridges and then tested them to see whose could hold the most weight.
Thank you to everyone who visited our Open House for the 23-24 school year. It was great to see so many parents and students. A special thank you to the Booster Club for providing amazing refreshments for staff and community members!
MEAL FOR TEACHERS: Teachers the booster club is planning to feed you something special tonight. They will begin at 5pm and serve until 6pm. Sorry for the late notice.
NORTH PLATTE BUS DROP OFF: The bus will drop off at the HILD TANKS at approx. 4:15-4:20 M-TH 3:45-3:50 Friday, CODY PARK 4:20-4:25 M-TH 3:50-3:55 Friday. Please go to stapletonschools.org to download the notifications app. Thank You.
Let the paper bridge building competition begin! 8th grade students are required to design a bridge with only 5 pieces of paper and 1 foot of masking tape to span a gap of 8 inches. They will be tested with increasing weight tomorrow to find the winner.
Due to Volleyball jamboree and SPS Open House at 6pm tonight there will be NO Activity van tonight. Thank you
Thank you for a great first day today! It was so great to see staff and students busy and excited to start off the 23-24 school year in a positive way.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night for our OPEN HOUSE!
Menu Change: 8/16 Chicken Nuggets
2023-2024 Bell Schedules
Monday--Thursday (Regular schedule)
First Bell--7:55 am
First Period--8:00 pm
Final Bell--3:35 pm
Bus Departure--3:45 pm
Friday (Regular Schedule)
First Bell--7:55 am
First Period--8:00 am
Final Bell--3:02 pm
Bus Departure--3:12 pm
Monday--Thursday (10:00 am Start)
First Bell--9:55 am
First Period--10:00 am
Final Bell--3:35 pm
Bus Departure--3:45 pm
Friday (10:00 am Start)
First Bell-- 9:55 am
First Period--10:00 am
Final Bell--3:02 pm
Bus Departure--3:12 pm
Football Open Scrimmage will be held Monday Aug 21 - 5:30pm at Stapleton. Thank you
PUBLIC FEEDBACK WANTED: Patrons are encouraged to contact the superintendent's office with any recommendations, questions, comments, or concerns regarding the current Safe Return to School Plan. More Info here:
https://www.stapletonschools.org/page/public-input-requested-safe-return-to-school-plan-revision-3
SVM SPORTS LIVE STREAMING: Maverick fans beginning now, we will no longer be using the SV Youtube page to stream events. We are now using the Sandhills Valley Maverick HUDL page. The link is located at the top of the school webpage (SVM Hudl).
Attention Volleyball Players and Parents: Just wanted to send out a schedule of upcoming events:
Thurs 8/17 - Volleyball Jamboree (Triangular) @ Hyannis 5pm (CST): Schools participating - Hyannis, Sutherland, Sandhills Valley
Monday 8/21 - Open Practice Scrimmage 4:30 at Stapleton Public Schools
NEED: We are still in search of individuals who are willing and able to be officials for JH/JV Sports (Football and Volleyball) during the fall season. We are offering $75/game with the opportunity to earn more if you work more than one contest on the same day. Please contact Jeremiah Johnson at the school if interested. Thank you!
If you are wanting to receive messages from the school, please download the app SPS Broncos. Notifications can be turned on so you will see them quicker.
JH athletes will begin fall practices Aug 17 - after the beginning of the school year. Thank you!