SCHOOL OFFICE:223-7741
APRIL STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH
Senior: Damon Hoftiezer
Junior: Logan Kennedy
Sophomore: Will Spangenberg
Freshman: Kaitlyn Huebner
8th: Sydney Tubbs
7th: Mitch Scott
6th: Lilly Julien
MAY STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH
Junior: Talisa Smith
Sophomore: Ally McQuistion
Freshman: Dylan Gabriel
8th: Dominic Salinas
7th: Kate Spangenberg
6th: Tayler Kuper
Proud to be SC
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SC Student Council Garners Board Positions
Five SC Student Council members attended the 30th
Annual State Convention of the SD Student Council Association (SDSCA) held in Rapid City on April
9-11. The SDSCA Convention included 916 students and advisors from 62 high schools across the
state. The SDSCA, which is co-sponsored by the
SD High School Activities Association, offers an
opportunity for student council members to exercise and enhance their leadership skills. Focusing
on the theme “Lead Us West”, the SDSCA Convention utilized a combination of breakout sessions and large group instructional presentations by their
guest speaker and workshop presenters, which were focused on different aspects of leadership.
The convention featured a state-wide community service project. Students made over 60 fleece blankets
that will be given to women/children shelters, hospitals, and nursing homes to aid those who need some
help.
The Convention activities included the annual business meeting of the SDSCA and the election of the Association’s 2017-2018 state officers, as well as the election of the officers for each of the Association’s
seven regions.
Elected to 2016-2017 SDSCA offices from SC were: Will Spangenberg/State Student Council Board Sergeant-at-Arms/Parliamentarian; Austin Hand Capitol Region Board Sergeant at Arms/Parliamentarian; and
Conner Kroll Capitol Region Student Council Board as the Stanley County school representative. Will
Spangenberg will attend an all-expenses paid trip to Indianapolis this summer for training as part of the
state board.
Perhaps the most inspirational moment during the State Convention occurred as part of the Closing General Session when the student councils presented their checks for money raised as part of the SDSCA
Statewide Spring "Children’s Miracle Network" project. By tradition the SDSCA spring fundraising project
is focused on the theme of "Kids Helping Other Kids". Student Councils giving money to a project such as
Children’s Miracle Network, epitomizes the "Kids Helping Other Kids" philosophy. The Stanley County
Student Council was able to donate $400.00 for this cause. The total raised this year at the high school
level was $38,200!
The students and advisors from Stanley County High School that attended the SDSCA State Convention
were: Austin Hand, Damon Hoftiezer, Will Spangenberg, Carson Wyly, and Conner Kroll. They were
accompanied by Mr. Ellwanger and Mrs. Swanson.
We wish to congratulate our fine young men not only on their new positions, but also on their exemplary
behavior during the convention. Both advisors are extremely proud of how the students conducted themselves!
Hand Wins Scholastic Storyworks
Pizza Contest
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March Little Buffs
Back row
L-R:
Paxton D.
3rd; Mya
S. 4th;
Luna G.
5th; Brianna M.
4th;Dylan
K. 3rd
Cadence Hand was selected as the
winner of the Scholastic Storyworks
"Pizza" contest. The challenge was to
explain why pizza is the world's greatest food. Scholastic noted her ideas
were creative and well organized. She
was awarded a 'Storyworks' notebook
to continue her amazing writing
skills. Hats off to Cadence!
May Little Buffs
Back
Row L
-R:
Jaycie
F. 5th;
Morgan H.
4th;
Justin
T. 3rd;
Brady
P. 4th;
Valdyn
W. 3rd; Ryland M. 1st Front Row L-R: Jeffrey B. 2nd; John K.
1st; Barron K. KG; Owen M. KG; Lily K. JK
Thank you Schilling Construction for being the
May Sponsor of our Little Buffs of the Month!
Kindergarten Examines Owl Pellets
Miss Jacobsen’s class did some research on owls after reading the book
Owls in the Family. While researching,
they came across the fact that owls
regurgitate something called an owl
pellet. The students were very interested in this so Mr. Latham, from the
high school, had some extras that he
brought over to them. Both Kindergarten classes came together and opened
up one of the pellets and examined
what was inside. The students passed
around the different bones and tried to match up the bones to
figure out what kind of animal it came from. We found out that
the pellet we opened up had 3 skulls of rodents and over 100
other bones inside!
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Front Row L-R: Steven L. KG; Carlee B. 2nd; Ainsley P. 1st; Aspen L. 1st; Phoenix J. KG; Brandon B. JK
Thank you Lynn’s Dakotamart
for being the March Sponsor of our Little Buffs of
the Month!
Spirit Card Donation
The American
Bank & Trust
awarded the
Stanley County
FFA Chapter a
donation from
the Spirit Card
Award program
in the amount of
$842.66 to help
cover expenses
with the 2017
South Dakota State FFA Convention held on April 23rd-25th
on the SDSU Campus in Brookings, SD. The students will
compete at the state level in their Career Development
Event Competitions along with attending guest speakers and
leadership seminars. This donation helps ease the financial
burden associated with travel expenses, hotel rooms, and
competition expenses.
Pictured left to right are: Denise Steiner, Ella Hand, Trevor
Waldron, Ashtin Waldron, Chandler Lacher, Austin Hand,
JD Carter, Will Spangenberg, Jayden Face, Logan Kennedy,
Wyatt Johnson (Advisor) Emma Cowan, Aimee Hausmann,
and Joe Wanderlich.
Parents,
As we are at the end of another school
year, would you help your child find
and return all library books? Any
books not returned will need to be
paid for. Thank you!
Queen City Classic
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Vaccination Requirements
Due to changes in law, the South Dakota Department of
Health is now requiring that 6th graders receive one dose of
both the Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine and the
MCV4 (meningococcal) vaccine on or after their 11th birthday. Contact your health care provider for more information.
SC Bowls for a Cause
Stanley County had four basketball teams participate in the
Queen City Classic in Spearfish March 24-26. The high school
boys won their division, while the 7th grade boys (pictured) and
7th grade girls took 2nd. The 4th and 5th grade girls also took second in the 5th grade division (pictured).
Stanley County staff, students and family members participated in Pierre Strikes for Special Olympics on March 11th.,
raising over 400.00. All funds raised benefit Special Olympics South Dakota and the Pierre local programs. Those
who took part were: Mrs. Sorenson, Mr. and Mrs. Moore,
Mrs. Doherty, Miss Milliken, Mr. and Mrs. Swanson, Mrs.
Pickett, Jadon Pauly, Slater Pauly, and Mrs. Johnson and
son Wyatt.
Book Fair Thank You
Thanks to everyone who supported the Book Fair this spring!
The school receives credit for every order and is able to purchase new books and materials for the library with these credits. The students are always excited to see what the book fairs
offer!
Prom Royalty
Congratulations to our 2017
Prom King and Queen Bailey
Klemann and Morgan Masteller!
Members of the court were: Kalli
Deal, Matiah Hicks, Clara Pazour,
Rayn Jones, Chad Whitley, and
Carson Wyly.
NHS Blood Drive
National Honor Society hosted their second blood drive of
the year. The goal for this blood drive was 35 units, and
they collected 36 units. A huge thank you to all that donated – it is greatly appreciated!
Contact Information
Have you moved? Has your phone number changed?
Having the most up-to-date contact information on file at the
school is the best way to ensure the school can reach you in
the event of an emergency. If you have moved, changed jobs,
or changed phone numbers since school began, you need to
update the contact information for your child in the school
office. You can do this by simply calling the elementary office
at 223-7741, extension 301, or the middle/high school office at
223-7741, extension 120.
Yearbooks
Reserve your copy of the 2016-17 Buffalo Stampede Yearbook
at a cost of $30. Please call or stop at the business office in
Parkview Auditorium to reserve your copy.
FFA News
The Stanley County FFA has been competing at local FFA Career development competitions in Redfield, Howard, Sturgis, and Philip. The
students have been doing well and are in preparation for the South
Dakota State FFA Convention on April 23-25th, at the SDSU Campus
in Brookings, SD. Competing on the Natural Resources Team is JD
Carter, Austin Hand, Will Spangenberg, and Carson Wyly. The Food
Science Team consists of Jayden Face, Emma Cowan, and Trevor Waldron. The Horse Team is Ty Herren, Logan Kennedy, Conner Kroll,
and Chandler Lacher. Competing on the Floriculture Team is Ashtin
Waldron and Ella Hand. The Career Development Event competitions
(CDE’s) are a way for students to explore possible careers in agriculture and to showcase skills they have gained in these specific areas.
Jones Earns 25 Patch
Seventh grader Lucas Jones is the first
Stanley County Clay Target Team athlete to earn his ’25 PATCH’. Lucas,
who attends school in Cheyenne,
broke 25 consecutive clay targets, a
perfect round, to earn his patch. Pictured with Lucas is Coach Johnson.
Congratulations, Lucas!
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SC Student Council Sponsors Collection
Drive for Paws
The Stanley County Student Council sponsored a collection drive for Paws Animal Rescue. Grades 4 and 5
challenged each other to bring in the most donations. Ms. Beeghly’s class won by the barest of margins. The total weight of the supplies was about 250
pounds. Students were treated to an informational
session on the work done by the shelter, and a visit
with one of the dogs awaiting adoption.
SC Students Attend Crash Math
ACT Test Dates/Registration Deadlines
SC School Code 420 455
Pierre Test Center Code 184530
Test Date
Registration Deadline
June 11, 2017
May 6, 2017
Register online at www.actstudent.org (you will need
to create a free ACT Web account to register and you will
also have the option to receive email updates as well as view
your scores online). You will need a credit card to pay for the
test you wish to take.
If you are unsure if you will need to take the ACT,
please see Dr. Knox to find out for sure. Some of the technical
schools still require ACT scores, while others have an alternate assessment that they offer.
Juniors should look at taking the ACT for the first
time by February or April. Look online or see Dr. Knox for
the many available ACT preparatory resources .
Junior students from Stanley County School attended
Crash Math on April 13. Crash Math is a hands-on
workshop in which students use their math skills to
determine such things as speed of a vehicle at the time
of impact. Students worked with Stanley County Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Baxter, SD Highway Patrol Troopers John Peary and Ben Filipiak, and also received a
tour of the Law Enforcement Training Center. Thank
you to the officers for their help. Students were accompanied by Mrs. Herr and Mrs. Doherty.
Wilcox, Clair to Retire
Jeri Wilcox and Linda Clair have
announced they plan to retire at
the end of this school year. We
will miss their dedication to our
students, but wish them the very
best! Thank you, ladies!
Bell Schedule Changes
The bell schedule for the Stanley County middle and
high school students has been set for the 2017-18
school year. The day will begin with a “homeroom”
period, followed by the regular class schedule.
Tatanka
7:50-8:15 am - Homeroom
Period 1
8:19-9:15 am
Period 2
9:19-10:15 am
Period 3
10:19-11:15 am
Period 4
11:19-12:15 am
Lunch
12:15-12:45 pm
Period 5
12:47-1:43 pm
Period 6
1:47-2:43 pm
Period 7
2:47-3:43 pm
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April Little Buffs
Back L-R: Kelby O. 4th; Amelia L. 2nd; Kaysen M. 4th; Kate K.
5th; Jersey A. 3rd Front L-R: Maddison S. KG; Kennedy S. 3rd;
Jaxton H. KG; Nicholas G. 1st; Dominic L. 1st; Bristol S. JK
Thank you to our April Little Buff Sponsor:
Total Beauty!
417 Educational minutes per day
SC Student Council Serves
The SC student Council
served as wait staff for the
fundraiser ‘Night on the
Town” at the newly remodeled Community
Youth Involved Center in
Fort Pierre. Students served a six
course meal, helped
prepare dishes, and
then did mountains
of dish washing.
Members gained a new appreciation for the hard work
involved in working in a food service occupation. They
would like to extend a special thank you to the parents
who helped in the kitchen!
Proud to be SC!
Have a
Wonderful
Summer!
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