On Thursday, September 4, we were honored to have Wichita State University Tech bring out their Future Maker Mobile Lab. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors participated in their Robotics Lab. WSU Tech offers many one- or two-year programs that prepare graduates to be career-ready.
No Schoo on Monday, September 8th.
Activities for this week:
9/2/25 - HS VB Tri @ Otis-Bison - 4:00pm
9/4/25 - MS VB/FB @ Norwich - 3:00pm/6:00pm
9/4/25 - HS CC @ Meade - 4:00pm
9/5/25 - HS FB @ Home vs Reno County Sabres - 7:00pm
9/2/25 - HS VB Tri @ Otis-Bison - 4:00pm
9/4/25 - MS VB/FB @ Norwich - 3:00pm/6:00pm
9/4/25 - HS CC @ Meade - 4:00pm
9/5/25 - HS FB @ Home vs Reno County Sabres - 7:00pm
Friday your Stafford Trojans cheer squads traveled to Hosington to learn cheers, chants, stunts, and team building skills! Come out and support our athletes and see what these ladies learned!
Reminder: Half-day on Friday the 29th and no school on Monday, September 1st.
Picture Day is Wednesday. September 3rd! Get your best look in print!
A proof package will be sent home with students about 3-4 weeks after picture day. Send no money now.
A proof package will be sent home with students about 3-4 weeks after picture day. Send no money now.
LAST CALL
Pink out store closes at midnight TONIGHT!
Get your orders in if you haven't already!
Pink Out games are September 23rd for HS Volleyball, October 9th for MS VB and FB, and October 24th for HS Football. (https://factory233.com/stafford_pink_out/shop/home)
Students in grades 8-12 are invited to travel to Washington, D.C. in the Summer of 2026! There will be an information meeting on Thursday, August 28th @ 7 pm. Make sure to RSVP and attend to learn more about the upcoming student trip. If you are already enrolled, you do not need to attend, but you can invite a friend to go so you can travel together!
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/47m61QN
See what one of our trips looks like! https://youtu.be/LPSgyXoWBvQ?si=Y1lL64NMX6OlL2yJ
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/47m61QN
See what one of our trips looks like! https://youtu.be/LPSgyXoWBvQ?si=Y1lL64NMX6OlL2yJ
We're so excited to invite you to our Enrollment Fair & Open House!
This is the perfect chance to:
✅ See what we're all about and meet our team
✅ Learn how we help adults earn their high school diploma
✅ Invite a friend or family member who could benefit from finishing their education
✅ Enjoy our Popcorn Bar with fun flavors and toppings 🍿🍿
Whether you know someone who wants/needs to enroll or just want to learn more, we'd love to have you stop by. Invite a friend or family member, or anyone you know who's ready to take the next step toward their goals!
📆 When: Tuesday, August 26
📍 Location: Stafford County Learning Center, 318 E. Broadway
🕙 Time: 10a-6p (just drop in)
We can't wait to see you, answer your questions, and celebrate new beginnings- one kernel (and diploma) at a time!
This is the perfect chance to:
✅ See what we're all about and meet our team
✅ Learn how we help adults earn their high school diploma
✅ Invite a friend or family member who could benefit from finishing their education
✅ Enjoy our Popcorn Bar with fun flavors and toppings 🍿🍿
Whether you know someone who wants/needs to enroll or just want to learn more, we'd love to have you stop by. Invite a friend or family member, or anyone you know who's ready to take the next step toward their goals!
📆 When: Tuesday, August 26
📍 Location: Stafford County Learning Center, 318 E. Broadway
🕙 Time: 10a-6p (just drop in)
We can't wait to see you, answer your questions, and celebrate new beginnings- one kernel (and diploma) at a time!
Thank you to the Stafford First United Methodist Church for their donation of school supplies to keep us going through the year.
Activities for 8/25-8/30/25
8/26/25 - HS Volleyball Jamboree @ Goessel - 4:00pm
8/28/25 - MS Football Preview @ Fairfield - Preview starts at 4:30pm but football is last
8/29/25 - HS Volleyball @ Macksville - 4:00pm
8/29/25 - HS Football Jamboree @ Coldwater - 7:00pm
8/30/25 - HS Volleyball @ South Barber - 10:00am - The bridge is still out west of town.
8/26/25 - HS Volleyball Jamboree @ Goessel - 4:00pm
8/28/25 - MS Football Preview @ Fairfield - Preview starts at 4:30pm but football is last
8/29/25 - HS Volleyball @ Macksville - 4:00pm
8/29/25 - HS Football Jamboree @ Coldwater - 7:00pm
8/30/25 - HS Volleyball @ South Barber - 10:00am - The bridge is still out west of town.
Great news, Trojan Nation!
Progress is happening on the new gym floor.
Thank you for staying out of the gym and allowing the crew to work.
Progress is happening on the new gym floor.
Thank you for staying out of the gym and allowing the crew to work.
Stafford is looking for a Pre-K Para! See below.
Preschool Para:
USD 349 is looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards. To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities:
Participating in lesson planning sessions
Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance and behavior, filing, photocopying, and assisting with assessment.
Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
Tracking students' progress and preparing reports
Paraprofessional Requirements:
Experience working with children and special needs students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Shift hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. according to the school year calendar. Benefit package offered.
Applications can be picked up and accepted at 418 E Broadway, Stafford, KS between 8am & 3pm,
the school website: stafford349.com
or by calling 620-234-5243
USD 349 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Preschool Para:
USD 349 is looking for a compassionate paraprofessional to assist our teachers with classroom lessons, activities, organization, and management, as well as assisting special needs students. The Paraprofessional's responsibilities include assisting the teacher with teaching new concepts, supervising students, and providing students with a positive, nurturing guide. The paraprofessional will deal with students, parents, staff, and the community in a professional manner, and follow and uphold school rules and standards. To be successful as a paraprofessional, you should demonstrate patience, compassion, and empathy when dealing with students, as well as professionalism when representing the school. You should have strong management and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities:
Participating in lesson planning sessions
Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance and behavior, filing, photocopying, and assisting with assessment.
Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
Tracking students' progress and preparing reports
Paraprofessional Requirements:
Experience working with children and special needs students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Shift hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. according to the school year calendar. Benefit package offered.
Applications can be picked up and accepted at 418 E Broadway, Stafford, KS between 8am & 3pm,
the school website: stafford349.com
or by calling 620-234-5243
USD 349 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We have a bunch of tree climbers at Stafford Elementary! Today's question was Do you like to climb trees? The majority answer is definitely a YES!
Early Release Day #1, Coming UP!
Stafford sports schedules have been posted to the school website and app. Please note: Times and locations may change. Check back here (the district Facebook page) for updated information.
https://www.stafford349.com/page/athletics
https://www.stafford349.com/page/athletics
There will be a middle school volleyball parent/player meeting this afternoon at 5:00 in the Commons.
Students in grades 8-12 are invited to the summer 2026 trip to Washington, D.C.
Go here to rsvp for the informational meeting.
rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/wbkhyh5
See Mrs. Lowther with questions.
At 4:00pm and/or 7:00pm this afternoon, the school will be having the student-athlete concussion and heat video presentations. If possible, please make plans to attend ONE of these. We will offer another time once school starts, but it could affect practice time.
There will be a middle school football parent and player meeting on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the commons. (The high school meeting is at 6:00 p.m.).
The required student-athlete concussion and heat video presentations will be offered on Wednesday, August 13, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Stafford Band room.
Distribution of football equipment for middle school is on Friday, August 15, at 3:20 p.m. in the locker room.
The required student-athlete concussion and heat video presentations will be offered on Wednesday, August 13, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Stafford Band room.
Distribution of football equipment for middle school is on Friday, August 15, at 3:20 p.m. in the locker room.
