Stafford USD 349

Supply lists for Stafford students.

We are back in the building! Enrollment information: PK-12 Enrollment for Stafford Schools Wednesday, August 3rd Noon – 7:00 p.m. or Thursday, August 4th 8:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m. in Trojan Hall. New students may call the office at 234-5255 Elementary or 234-5248 MS/HS after August 1st for more information. Proof of identity is required in the form of an official birth certificate. Students who have had immunizations this summer should bring documentation to enrollment to update their health files. Entering kindergartners’ physical forms should be turned in at enrollment also. Students should pay fees at the time of enrollment.

STAFFORD SCHOOLS RECEIVES TWO 21ST CCLC GRANTS TO CONTINUE THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS The STARS After School Program for grades K-5, the SMS Zone After School Program for grades 6-8, and the SHS Trojan Cave After School Program for grades 9-12 will continue serving students in the USD 349. In addition, summer programming will continue to be funded through these grants. Summer programming will be held three weeks after school is dismissed in May. The first day for all three after school programs will be Monday, August 22, 2022. The programs will meet every full day of school from 3:15 until 5:30 pm except when parent/teacher conferences or other special events are held. Students in the after school programs will have an opportunity for homework assistance, a healthy snack, free play outside and age-level activities designed to enhance their reading and math skills through hands-on learning. Enrichment activities such as art and crafts, cooking and gardening are also planned. As part of the grant, fees will be charged for STARS After School of $15 per month for full pay families and $10 for free or reduced pay families. Scholarships are available to families upon request. SMS Zone & SHS Trojan Cave for middle and high school will offer students homework assistance, tutoring, a healthy snack and activities that are designed by the students. Some of these activities include art, theatre, technology, cooking, archery, and exploring careers. SMS & SHS Zone are free programs for students in grades 6-8 & 9-12. . The after school program is entering the sixteenth year of operation for the elementary and middle school programs. This is the fifth year for the high school program. Two 21st CCLC grant applications were submitted in March and went through a highly competitive process with applications being submitted throughout the state. Only 18 grants were accepted with Stafford Schools receiving two of them.

Summer weights is winding down. For the rest of the summer session, weights will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The last day of the summer session is August 4.

There will be no weights this Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

If any one is interested in supporting the Lady Trojans Volleyball team here is a flyer for gear for a limited time!

Thank you to Stafford County Drug for providing school supplies for county students.

The track is closed for renovations until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The federal government allowed schools to offer free meals to all students during the pandemic, but Congress did not extend these benefit for the 2022-2023 school year. Families that are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must apply to receive them, and all other students must pay full price for their meals. There will be hard copies of the meal applications available during enrollment or you may fill it out the online application at https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0349

Attention all Stafford 349 students and parents: As of the July 11, 2022 board of education meeting, the beginning of school start date for students is going to be August 17, 2022. We look forward to seeing you.

Come see us for lunch!

Attention for student's taking driver's education: Class begins in St. John on Monday. The bus will be at Stafford Schools at 7:30 each morning next week to take students. The bus will bring students back after 5:00. Remember - students will need to make plans for lunch or participate in the summer lunch program at St. John.

Introducing the new emergency crisis phone number - 988. In addition to using 911 for medical or physical emergencies, you can now dial 988 for mental health emergencies! Please read over the brochures for more information.

See the photo for information about a track and field camp.

COVID Testing is currently available on request through the summer months. To get in contact with staff, please call the Central Office at 620-234-5243 to schedule a time. Stay safe and healthy! Enjoy your summer!

Summer Lunch Program starts Wednesday, June 1, come see us!!!

High school cheer tryouts have concluded. The scores were very close and it was a difficult decision but based on tryout scores and previous experience, please welcome our 2022-2023 high school cheerleading squad! - Brooklyn Richardson Jessica Schrag Jauzalynn Blanton Madilyn Hearn Kirstin Langley Kynlee Hearn Trynity Pope

Congratulations to the Stafford Elementary students who received the 2022 Presidential Awards! 2022 President's Award for Educational Achievement! This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do not meet the criteria for the Educational Excellence Award. Its purpose is to encourage and reward students who give their best effort, often in the face of special obstacles. Braxtyn Lopez- 5th Grade 2022 President's Award for Educational Excellence. This award recognizes academic success in the classroom. Students in grades 1st through 3rd, will have nothing less than A’s all 4 Nine weeks. Students in 4th and 5th grade, require a 3.5gpa or higher all 4 Nine weeks, with no C’s in core classes. 1st Grade: Conrad Allen & Kade Long 2nd Grade: Ava Hacking & JL Pretorius 3rd Grade: Riley manning & Cashton Conant 4th Grade: Henry Allen, Paisley Byer, Addison Clark, Connor Duncan, Reagan Ferguson, Kyndal McCloskey, Emmitt Mead, Annie Pretorius, Amara Reese & Blakelyn Sandoval 5th Grade: Paige Hacking, Ian Knoche, Wylie Mawhirter, Emeree Nobles & Nathan Trotta Congratulations to Nora Trotta & Connor Duncan on receiving the 2022 Citizenship Awards!!

Congratulations to our May students of "Perseverance" Refusing to give up when life gets hard! Kamden- Prek4 Ellie- Kindergarten Brogyn- 1st Grade Kynslea- 2nd Grade

Congratulations to our May students of "Perseverance" Refusing to give up when life gets hard! Emersyn- 3rd Grade Raelyne- 4th Grade Mason- 5th Grade Congratulations to our May students of "Sportsmanship & Leadership" Showing positive character in action at our school! Koy- 4th Grade Juan- Kindergarten Ivory- 1st Grade Sebastian- 2nd Grade Byran- 4th Grade