8th - 12th grade class schedules have been updated and can be found on powerschool. 7th grade schedules were mailed out to families yesterday. You may see gaps in a student's schedule for JET, study hall, or online/ITV courses. These gaps will be filled as we get closer to the start of school. Please contact Mr. Mondry with any questions you may have.
Please join in on the community picnic as we begin the first few weeks of school. Picnic is on Sunday, August 21 at the park. Enjoy!
With feedback received regarding the 17th of August for sport picture day being too busy/chaotic, we are moving sport picture day to August 18th with the following schedule of times:
3:00 - Cross Country - outside on hill
3:15 - Elem Girls' Basketball - in gymnasium
3:30 - JH Volleyball - in gymnasium
4:00 - JH/HS Football - on football field (weather permitting)
4:30 - HS Volleyball - in gymnasium
More information for ordering will be sent out soon. Thanks.
AFTERNOON UPDATE FOR HS FB: To help coordinate 9-daily practice sessions for the HS football team before their first contest, Coach Thompson will be running conditioning practices at the football field for the cleared HS players only on Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5 of this week. Practice begins at 8:00 am sharp. Meet at the field. Please go through the gates on north side of school only. Water will be available at the field. Spiffy Biffs will be ready, as well. There will be so school access on those days.
Concussion test must still be done by August 4th to practice.
Pay to play must still be payed by August 4th to practice.
Physical must still be submitted by August 4th to practice.
Junior High/High School back to school night is quickly approaching! Join us for our open house on August 17th from 3 pm - 5 pm to get ready for the upcoming school year. Students can obtain their locker assignments, stock their locker, check their schedules, and check out some of their classrooms. We will also have a transition meeting for 7th graders and their parents at 5 pm. Hope to see everyone there!
A reminder that due to COVID PROTOCOLS, the JH/HS football meeting will be postponed until Monday, August 8th at 7:00 pm. Booster meeting will be held at 8:00 pm on the 8th, as well.
JH/HS football practice will now start on Monday, August 8th at 8:00 am at the field. Spread the word. Thanks.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS EXPIRING JUNE 2022.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has enabled public schools across the nation to provide all students free meals since the COVID-19 pandemic first disrupted K-12 education in March of 2020. The free school meal benefits will expire after the last school day of the 2021-2022 school year
What does this mean for families?
In the fall of 2022, meals will return to paid-for status. Families will need to pay full price for student meals or fill out an application to qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Online application link is here at apply online: https://apply4schoolmeals.dpi.nd.gov
A paper version will be available in the school offices starting on August 1st.
Pay to Play, Sports Physical, and Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meetings are all due prior to first practice. Check website for requirements! Thanks.
A reminder that concussion screening is required to participate in first practice. As of today, we only have 5 JH/HS students who have signed up. Grades 7, 9 and 11 MUST CONCUSSION SCREEN before first practice. Football has these dates August 1 and August 3 available but you must call ahead to reserve a computer slot. Volleyball and X-Country have August 8 and 9. Slots are 8:30 and 10:00 am.
Also, for Football, the Mandaree game scheduled for September 2nd has been moved to September 6th with 5:00-JH and 7:00-Varsity in Center.
Note: Drake-Anamoose will not be able to field a team this season. We are pursuing other scheduling options to make sure we have a 8-9 game season. News to come.
WATERMELON WELCOME
School is right around the corner. It will be here before you know it.
Want to meet your teacher and see your classroom before the first day of school?
The Elementary School will be open on Wednesday, August 17th from 2:30 to 3:30 pm for Parents and Students, WATERMELON WILL BE SERVED.
Upcoming mandatory athlete, coach, and parent meetings (must attend to participate) ...
Wed, Aug 3rd at 7:00 pm - JH/HS Football Meeting in Multipurpose
Mon, Aug 8th at 7:00 pm - JH/HS Cross Country Meeting in Multipurpose
Sun, Aug 14th at 7:00 pm - JH/HS Volleyball Meeting in Multipurpose
Wed, Aug 17th at 3:30 pm - Elem GBB Meeting in Multipurpose
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOOSTER CLUB WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL FALL MEETING AT 8:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD FOLLOWING THE FOOTBALL MEETING. THANKS!
Playing Fall football, volleyball, or cross-country! You need your sports physical and pay to play turned in prior to your first practice. JH = $50.00; HS = $60.00.
In grades 7, 9 and 11? You need to add a concussion baseline score to your file before practice begins. Schedule your concussion screening with Mr. Peterson for August 1st or August 3rd. Call the school at 794-8778. Thank you.
Sport physicals, concussion testing, and pay to play need to be completed prior to the start of first practice.
HS FB is due by August 4th. First practice 8:00 am on August 4th.
JH FB is due by August 8th. First practice 8:00 am on August 8th.
JH/HS XC is due by August 8th. First practice 7:00 pm on August 8th.
HS VB is due by August 15th. First practice 2:30 pm on August 15th.
JH VB is due by August 15th. First practice 6:00 pm on August 15th.
Concussion baseline is required for Fall athletes in grades 7th, 9th, and 11th. Also, is required for anyone who has had a concussion during the past school year or summer. FB/XC can test on August 1st or 3rd. VB can test on August 8th or 9th or 11th. Please contact Mr. Peterson to schedule your baseline testing.
Pay to play is $50.00 for all JH sports/activities and $60.00 for all HS sports/activities. Payable prior to first practice. Players must have at least 9-daily practices with the team before competition day. Thank you.
A reminder that Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are due within the first weeks of school. We will be using an online state system along with the state paper system. You must reapply each year to remain at F/R status from the start of the school year. Applications may be picked up on August 1st at the school office. The link for online applying will be made available the week prior.
There will be no free meals this year through the USDA funding. The federal government did not renew the legislation to allow free meals due to the Covid pandemic.
Meal prices were set at the July board meeting this past week. These will be posted soon to the website. Please check your child's lunch account to ensure there is a minimum balance in the account of at least $20.00. If you are on free status, or reduced status, this amount will help cover the first round of "seconds" if your child chooses to take seconds.
If you have questions, please contact the school office on August 1st.
Elementary at 794-8731
JH/HS at 794-8778
Thank you.
HS Boys' Basketball Mini-Camp
this Thursday at 1:00 - 4:00 pm in CSHS Gym
this Friday at 3:00 - 6:00 pm in CSHS Gym
Use Door Entrance near the two large dumpsters beside the south side of gym.
Gym shoes, gym shorts, and t-shirt are required.
$10.00 fee payable to CSHS for camp.
Contact Mr. Mondry for questions.
Reposting:
Center-Stanton continues to seek applications from qualified individuals to fill our 3 & 4 year old preschool learning center program. This position has 4-year old class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings until 11:30. And 3-year old program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings until 11:00. This individual must meet qualifications for the school to be licensed for this program.
Please contact Tracy Peterson at Tracy.Peterson@K12.ND.US or at 701-794-8778 if interested. Some individuals may be allowed for one year by the state if meet their qualifications and are in the process of being able to be certified.
We believe the right person is out there to help us continue with a top-notch learning center for 3-4 year olds!! Apply today!
Last chance to register for Pacesetters Basketball Camp for grades 7-12. Camp begins next Monday, July 11th. Go to www.pacesettersports.net and get signed up!
The MMRL Bookmobile will be here this summer. It will be parked by the Center-Stanton Elem. School. June 21, July 19, and August 16 from 11am-1pm. They have a summer reading program for children. This is for all Center Oliver patrons to access. Questions or concerns contact Beth @ 701-654-7526
A reminder that all school sport uniforms and other school equipment must be returned today. Also, lunch balances and other textbook, lab fees must be paid in full today. Failure to return these items or pay off lunch balances and other school fees will result in no grades being stored and no credit earned to advance to next grade. Please check you powerlunch account or contact the office.
Boys and Girls locker room lockers must be cleaned out today, as well. Items left will be turned into lost and found and sent to Good Will this week.
Thank you.
JH/HS students are to park out on the street this morning as the Civic Center parking lot will be used for other purposes all day today. Please DO NOT park in the CIVIC CENTER LOT today. And, do not overflow to the teacher parking area, as well. Street parking only today! Thx