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.
Parents of students entering Kindergarten: Students will not be allowed to start school until a current (Dated August 14th, 2024 or sooner) physical form is on file with the district.
First Days Information Below
Come join the tiniest of Trojans!
Here's a great way to support Trojan Nation! Forms can be picked up during enrollment or at the district office.
Enrollment starts in JUST 2 DAYS!
Free and Reduced price meals are available to students at Stafford 349. Scan the QR Code for an online application. (https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0349)
See more info in this link:
https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/ArtMID/3386/ArticleID/4417/Reduced-price-and-free-school-meals-available-for-Kansas-students
Pink Out Shirts ON SALE NOW! 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)
Kids in need of a fresh haircut before the school year begins? Katie Trotta and Trista Taylor – sponsored by the Stafford Church of Christ – are offering free haircuts for all Stafford School children. Sign-up for a slot during the Stafford School open enrollment on August 1st and 4th then bring your child back to Stafford Elementary beginning at 3:30 on *August 4th, where they will receive a new comb, a goodie bag, and a fresh cut.
(Parents – we cannot offer haircuts to children suffering from head lice. Please ensure your child is lice free before arrival.)
*(Time slots determined by sign-up order during enrollment days. If you cannot make your time slot, please make it known and we will do our best to accommodate you.)
(Parents – we cannot offer haircuts to children suffering from head lice. Please ensure your child is lice free before arrival.)
*(Time slots determined by sign-up order during enrollment days. If you cannot make your time slot, please make it known and we will do our best to accommodate you.)
