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Calendar Changes

Last Day of School

The last day of school will be Friday, June 1^st, with an early dismissal at 1:05/1:15 PM.  There WILL ALSO BE an early dismissal on Wednesday, May 23^rd.  There WILL NOT be an early dismissal on Friday, May 25^th.

 

Scholarship & Awards Day

The date of the Scholarship & Awards Day will now be Thursday, May 10^th, at

12:15 PM.

 

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES

Stanton Parents-We need your help moving a bill that would extend operational sharing out of the Senate and on to the Governor.  

  Operational Sharing-Both Fremont-Mills and Stanton receive additional funding each year for sharing Superintendent, Curriculum, Maintenance, Transportation (FM/Sidney), Counselor (FM/Sidney) (Stanton/Red Oak), Business Manager (Stanton/Red Oak) of $139,944 per year to each district .This sunsets this year, and the legislature will be deciding whether to extend it, needless to say - very important to our schools.  

  This funding is a critical piece to both school budgets. In fact, it is a game changer to our smaller schools in Southwest Iowa.

  Without this funding at Stanton, it would mean an immediate reduction in programming in fine arts, vocational programs, and electives. The funds account for over 5% of our General Fund Budget - and does put the future in question for our school.  

  At this point this legislation has passed the House, but remains in committee in the Senate. Please reach out to Senator Mark Costello should you feel this funding is important to our school.  

http://www.iowasenaterepublicans.com/senators/mark-costello/

 

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Enchanted Forest–Junior/Senior Prom

  The Junior Class has been busy planning the big night of prom for the past several months. This year’s theme is Enchanted Forest.  Prom will be held on Saturday evening, April 28^th. Everyone is invited to watch walk-in which will commence at 6:30 PM. Walk-in will be held in the upper parking area near the high school building entrance. There will be bleachers to accommodate the on-lookers but please feel welcome to bring a lawn chair to watch as the Juniors and Seniors and their dates make their entrance into the school. Julie Strickland of Strickland Photography will take pictures beginning at 4:15 PM that afternoon. Students will sign up in the office for a time. We ask that no parents, siblings or friends are in the picture area when the couples are being photographed. No other picture taking is permitted at that time. We ask that the juniors and seniors and their guests visit the care center at 5:30 PM. The meal will be served at approximately 7:15 PM with the dance to begin at 8:30 PM. We ask that only prom-goers and invited guests are in the concourse/gym area after the walk-in. If you want to take pictures of your child/date, please do so prior to this time. After-prom activities will conclude the evening. The Juniors and Seniors are looking forward to a fun-filled and safe evening and hope to see you all at walk-in!

 

ATHLETICS

Viqueens

  The Viqueen Track team finished third overall in the Viking/Viqueen Relays held at Griswold Thursday, March 29^th. The Queen's had the lead going into the last event, however, due to a lack of team depth the Queen's were unable to field a 4 x 400 relay team to have a chance at a first place meet finish. 

Individual scoring

100m - Hope Ogletree, 5^th

200m - Abbi Adams, 3^rd; Hope Ogletree, 4^th

400m - Tara Peterson, 2^nd

100m Hurdles - Tara Peterson, 2^nd

800m - Tara Peterson, 3^rd

3000m - Kaitlyn Bruce, 2^nd

400m Hurdles - Tara Peterson 2^nd; Kaitlyn Bruce, 4^th

4x100m - Abbi, Hope, Shelby Brockshus, Brooklyn Adams, 1^st

Shuttle Hurdles - Hope, Madison Franzen, Brooklyn, Abbi, 1^st

4x200m - Faith Ogletree, Shelby, Brooklyn, Abbi, 2^nd

800m Sprint Med. - Madison, Shelby, Brooklyn, Devin Isaacson, 6^th

High Jump - Brooklyn Adams, 2^nd

Shot - Devin Isaacson, 3^rd

Discus - Olivia Soar, 2^nd

Vikings

  The varsity traveled to Griswold last Thursday, March 29^th, for the Viking/Viqueen Relays. The young men competed very well. In fact, a few of them recorded personal career bests on the first night out in the cool weather! There are 12 members of the team and we were best suited for the shorter to mid-distance races. The Vikings competed against Tri-Center, Griswold, East Mills, Sidney and a few other teams. Winning events included the sprint medley (Donnie Weis, Brett Silva, Will Roberts, and Drake Johnson) and the distance medley (Thomas Bates, Donnie Weis, Will Roberts, and Drake Johnson). The team's next meet will be Friday, April 6^th, at Clarinda.

Junior High Girls Track

  The girls junior high track team has been hard at work preparing for their track and field season. There are ten seventh and eighth grade girls participating in track this year. The first outing for the junior high athletes will be Tuesday, April 10^th, when we host the Stanton Jr. Viqueen/Viking relays. The meet will begin at 4:00 PM with field events followed by running events. 

Junior High Boys Track

  The Junior High boys track team is a few days away from competition. The boys have been eagerly awaiting our first meet after weeks of practice. Our first meet will be held here in Stanton on the 10^th of April. Come out and support both the boys and girl as we kick off our season! 

 

GUIDANCE

Scholarships

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Postmarked by April 10

- Two $500 scholarships will be awarded

- The recipient must plan on majoring in a healthcare related field

- Open to any applicant residing in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Pheasants Forever Scholarship-due April 15

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JW9EbHywzGRUszQTFMZTJFbHgyay04bmJhQlJPZXB6VFdZ/view?usp=sharing

-$250 scholarship

-must be a senior planning to attend a college or trade school requiring more than one semester

-Qualifications include a one page or less, word processed, essay summarizing your appreciation of conservation, wildlife, and the outdoors.  

-All students are encouraged to apply

Don & Ken Schenck Scholarship Trust – April 15

-One scholarship of at least $1,000 will be awarded each year to a senior of the graduating class from Stanton Community High School who is enrolled to attend a four-year undergraduate college or university, recognized and accredited by the Board of American Colleges and Universities.

-The scholarship is not dependant upon grades/GPA.

-The scholarship is not dependant upon financial need.

-The scholarship is not dependant upon gender, race, religion or family background.

-The scholarship will be awarded to the student who exemplifies a combination of Integrity, Character, Scholarship and Athleticism.

-The Don & Ken Schenck Scholarship Trust Application should be accompanied by two letters of character reference.

-Activities Record must be completed and submitted along with application.

-Personal interviews will be arranged by the Trustees.

-Should you be eligible to receive another scholarship, such as a Pell Grant, which would conflict with and reduce the monies received from that scholarship, then the Don& Ken Schenck Scholarship will be awarded to someone else.

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Employee-Sponsored Scholarship - due April 19

-open to any graduating high school senior residing in Montgomery County or any graduating senior residing in southwest Iowa whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) work at the Montgomery County Medical Campus

-amount to be determined each year

-recipient must plan on majoring in a health care field

-recipient must have at least a 3.0 grade point average

-must attend an accredited college or university

Touchstone Arts Council – April 17

-Scholarship for local graduating students continuing their education in the arts

Jim Logan Scholarship – April 20

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JW9EbHywzGUGJnbDA1c0ZsbWdXMm1ld3E4V25SalM1N25R/view?usp=sharing

-for a graduating high school senior in Montgomery County who is pursuing further training and education in mass communications/journalism

Montgomery County Pheasants Forever Scholarship - due April 27

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JW9EbHywzGbGo0OUFkWGwyandzS3lXdVduUlJRMlJxZlVJ/view?usp=sharing  

-$250 scholarship

-must be a senior planning to attend a college or trade school requiring more than one semester

-Qualifications include a one page or less, word processed, essay summarizing your appreciation of conservation, wildlife, and the outdoors.  

-All students are encouraged to apply

Good Samaritan Society Healthcare or Spiritual Ministries Scholarship

-Application MUST BE RECEIVED by April 30

Criteria for Eligibility:

1. High School Senior that is graduating in the 2017/2018 academic school year

Accepted into a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing/related field or in religion/spiritual ministries.  Students pursuing C.N.A. certification are also eligible to apply.

DMACC Scholarships – April 30 Online only

https://dmacc.edu/foundation/Pages/application.aspx

Pearl Hull Falk Scholarship – May 1

-Must be of the Protestant

-Must be a resident of the State of Iowa

-Must be a full-time student at the University of Iowa

Robert D. Blue Scholarship - due May 10  - Online

-The applicant must be an Iowa resident planning to attend an Iowa college/university during the 2016-2017 school year.

-The applicant can be a current high school senior or someone already enrolled in a college/university.

-Select an individual from your community (not a family member) that has demonstrated the responsibilities of being a citizen of a community. Write a 500-word essay on what this individual has done for his/her community.

-Each applicant is "graded" upon their high school GPA, financial need, references, and their essay.

-Application is available only online at www.rdblue.org or https://www.iowacollegeaid.gov/content/robert-d-blue-scholarship

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship -  June 15
To be considered for the Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program, applicants must:

* Have completed high school or plan to complete high school by spring of 2017        with plans to enroll at a non-profit post-secondary institution by fall of 2017

*   exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical   program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States

*Demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)

*Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity

*Be involved in community service activities

*Be 30 years old or younger

*Be a United States citizen

The Tylenol Scholarship – June 30

-ten $10,000 grants and 150 $1,000 grants

-undergraduate and undergraduate student

-health related fields of study

https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship?%7Cmkwid%7Cs6S2RjTqQ%7Cpcrid%7C19209700634=

Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Program – June 30

-sign up at wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

-students will be given tips about scholarships, financial aid, testing, and college preparation at no cost

-Wells Fargo will give away $1,000 college scholarships to 100 high school seniors

2017 Balanced Man Scholarship – due July 31

-awarded to incoming freshman at Iowa State University, Drake University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa or University of Minnesota

-based on scholarship, athletics, leadership, and community involvement

-to request an application email http://www.greek.iastate.edu/prospective-members/scholarships

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spaghetti Supper

  Come join us for the Annual Covenant Men’s Spaghetti Supper, which will be held on Saturday, April 6^th, with serving from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  A free will offering will be accepted with all proceeds going to the camp fund. 

Preschool Registration

  Preschool registration for next year is planned for Thursday, May 3rd, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Children must be four years old on or before September 15, 2018. 

  Please call us at 712-829-2421 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday mornings if you need more information.

Pool Manager, Lifeguards, and Water Safety Instructor Needed

  The City of Villisca is currently accepting applications for a Pool Manager, Lifeguards, and a Water Safety Instructor for the 2018 season. Please visit Villisca City Hall to complete an application or contact Kadee Myers, City Clerk, at (712) 826-2282.

 

COMING EVENTS

Friday, 6^th              4:30-High School Boys Track at Clarinda

Monday, 9^th           4:30-High School Girls Track at Creston

                              4:30-High School Boys Track at Lenox

Tuesday, 10^th        4:00-Jr. Viqueen/Viking Relays

Wednesday, 11^th   1:05/1:15-Early Dismissal

                              6:00-High School Solo/Ensemble Program

Thursday, 12^th       4:00-Junior High Girls/Boys Track at Fremont-Mills

                              4:30-High School Girls Track at Shenandoah

Friday, 13^th            6:00-Athletic Banquet

Saturday, 14^th        State Solo/Ensemble Contest at Lenox