Center-Stanton Public School

A Very Special Thank you to the Center Community Club and Rud Oil & Gas for AGAIN sponsoring our Unity Shirt Project. All K-12 Students and Staff received Black Spirt Shirt. 4-6 students wore their new shirts with WILDCAT pride today. Please check out the pictures.

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Facebook and Live fans, I am excited to announce that Center-Stanton Elementary School is off of Comprehensive Support from NDDPI. We have great news! Students and Staff have been working hard to improve our test scores. When I arrived at CSES in 2018, we were already placed in CSI and labeled as a school in the bottom 5% of schools in ND as a result of our State test scores. I am very excited to provide you a copy of the letter received from NDDPI removing CSES from Comprehensive Support. English Language Arts - 18-19 School Year = (State Avg = 47%) (CSES = 30.56%) Proficent 21-22 School Year = (State Avg = 42%) (CSES = 44.26%) Proficent (13.7 % Gain) (Above the State Average) (Top 50% of schools in ND) Math- 18-19 School Year = (State Avg = 45%) (CSES = 30.13%) Proficent 21-22 School Year = (State Avg = 38%) (CSES = 39.34%) Proficent (9.21% Gain) (Above the State Average) (Top 50% of schools in ND) Thank you Students and staff for your hard work and dedication over the last 4 years. CSES went from the bottom 5% in the State in ELA and Math to ABOVE the Average in the State in ELA and Math. Great Work CSES

School picture day is today! Get your smiles ready! All staff! All students (K-12th grade)! Say "CHEESE"!

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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.