It was a great day to be a Speechie! We participated in our Regional Competition, hosted by Powers Lake. All competing members placed in one event or another, and we added a couple more state qualifiers to our roster. Special thanks to Senior Speechie Lizzie Nelson who couldn't compete today but still came along and cheered everyone on! Next up: State Speech!
Twelve members of the high school band had an exciting day in Tioga. We competed in Region IX's instrumental music competition featuring solos and ensembles. Students are rated by a judge and are given meaningful critiques. This year we had 15 entries and 9 of them received star ratings (the highest rating).
Solos:
Alexis Laparra - ⭐
Sidney Enerson -⭐
Serafina Beehler - ⭐
Spencer Enerson - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Jasmine Hatley - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Raegan Ostdah - 2 (Good Performance)
Ensembles:
Ash Grove (Alycia and Alexis Laparra) - ⭐
My Wild Irish Rose (Sidney Enerson and River Nardacci) - ⭐
Sonata No. 1 (Alexis Laparra and Sidney Enerson) - ⭐
Scottish Bobber (Serafina Beehler and Alexis Laparra) - ⭐
Loch Lomond (Alexis Laparra, Sidney Enerson and Taelie Goodman) - ⭐
Integrity (Alexis and Alycia Laparra, Sidney Enerson, Nora Mcdonald, ) - ⭐
Ecossasie (Nora Mcdonald and Alycia Laparra) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Canticle of the Sun (Sidney Enerson and Nora McDonald) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Shenandoah (Serafina Beehler, Weston Peloquin, and Scarlett Frost) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
All star ratings are moving forward to compete in state level music competition on Saturday, May 2nd. I am so proud of all these wonderful musicians who represented the Blue Jays today. They have worked so hard and I cannot wait to see where else music can take them! A huge congratulations is well deserved!!!
Solos:
Alexis Laparra - ⭐
Sidney Enerson -⭐
Serafina Beehler - ⭐
Spencer Enerson - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Jasmine Hatley - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Raegan Ostdah - 2 (Good Performance)
Ensembles:
Ash Grove (Alycia and Alexis Laparra) - ⭐
My Wild Irish Rose (Sidney Enerson and River Nardacci) - ⭐
Sonata No. 1 (Alexis Laparra and Sidney Enerson) - ⭐
Scottish Bobber (Serafina Beehler and Alexis Laparra) - ⭐
Loch Lomond (Alexis Laparra, Sidney Enerson and Taelie Goodman) - ⭐
Integrity (Alexis and Alycia Laparra, Sidney Enerson, Nora Mcdonald, ) - ⭐
Ecossasie (Nora Mcdonald and Alycia Laparra) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Canticle of the Sun (Sidney Enerson and Nora McDonald) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
Shenandoah (Serafina Beehler, Weston Peloquin, and Scarlett Frost) - 1 (Excellent Performance)
All star ratings are moving forward to compete in state level music competition on Saturday, May 2nd. I am so proud of all these wonderful musicians who represented the Blue Jays today. They have worked so hard and I cannot wait to see where else music can take them! A huge congratulations is well deserved!!!
Come and see Mya and Jackelyne at SHS! They are ready for the Blood Drive today at Stanley High School from 10:30 to 2:00! We still have a TON of openings.
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🏃♂️ Jacob Hynek Memorial Twilight Track Meet Shirts 🏃♀️
Show your support and grab your commemorative meet shirt!
🖤 Order yours here:
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All proceeds will go to Brave the Shave. Thank you for supporting a great cause!
Show your support and grab your commemorative meet shirt!
🖤 Order yours here:
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All proceeds will go to Brave the Shave. Thank you for supporting a great cause!
Baseball: Today's Baseball game v@ New Town will be postponed.
Tomorrows Softball game vs Bottineau is still a GO!
📣 Important End-of-Year Reminder – Parents of students in grades 7-12, please read 📣
🚨 Please plan accordingly for May 21 & May 22:
These are Semester Test Days for Grades 7–12, and students who are required to take finals are expected to be in attendance. As you begin making summer travel plans, please keep these dates in mind.
🗓 Semester Test Days:
May 21 & May 22
✔️ Grades 7–8:
All students will take their semester tests.
✔️ Grades 9–12:
Students may be exempt from finals if they meet the following criteria (unless a teacher requires the exam):
Final Exam Exemption Guidelines:
A average: up to 4 absences
B average: up to 3 absences
C average: up to 2 absences
❗ Students must take finals if:
They have a D or lower in the class
They have more than 4 absences in that class
They have received in-school or out-of-school suspension
📌 Additional notes:
Students who are exempt may still choose to take the final with teacher approval
Teachers may make their policies more strict, but not more lenient
Three tardies = one absence (per class, per semester)
Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong! 💙
🚨 Please plan accordingly for May 21 & May 22:
These are Semester Test Days for Grades 7–12, and students who are required to take finals are expected to be in attendance. As you begin making summer travel plans, please keep these dates in mind.
🗓 Semester Test Days:
May 21 & May 22
✔️ Grades 7–8:
All students will take their semester tests.
✔️ Grades 9–12:
Students may be exempt from finals if they meet the following criteria (unless a teacher requires the exam):
Final Exam Exemption Guidelines:
A average: up to 4 absences
B average: up to 3 absences
C average: up to 2 absences
❗ Students must take finals if:
They have a D or lower in the class
They have more than 4 absences in that class
They have received in-school or out-of-school suspension
📌 Additional notes:
Students who are exempt may still choose to take the final with teacher approval
Teachers may make their policies more strict, but not more lenient
Three tardies = one absence (per class, per semester)
Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong! 💙
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for 2026-2027 school year will be April 20 - 24, 9am - 4pm.
Copy of birth certificate & immunizations are required.
Students must be 5 before Aug. 1
Copy of birth certificate & immunizations are required.
Students must be 5 before Aug. 1
NO SCHOOL- Wednesday, April 22nd. Teachers are scheduled for professional development that day.
Link for today's 2pm Kindergarten and 1st grade concert. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/stanley/organization/13092/stanley-high-school/team/830757/coed-varsity-performing-arts/schedule?date=2026-04-01T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Month&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OWQ1MDZiNGNhNTk2Y2I1OTY4YzZiOWE%3D&ss=2023&shared=true
Give blood, give the gift of life. Blood drive at Stanley High School:
Friday, April 10 from 10:30 to 2:00
Sign-up using the QR code or the link below:
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Friday, April 10 from 10:30 to 2:00
Sign-up using the QR code or the link below:
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Our elementary Social Club students always look forward to their equine-assisted therapy sessions each month. We are so grateful to Sarah Rismon with Journey Equine for the care and support she provides, along with Joe Reum of R6 Horsemanship for helping make these experiences so meaningful.
A special thank you to Joe for his generous donation covering all of April’s therapy sessions! This means so much to our students, who typically work hard to fund these opportunities through their Blue Jay Brew coffee club. Your support helps ensure they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive through these unique experiences.
A special thank you to Joe for his generous donation covering all of April’s therapy sessions! This means so much to our students, who typically work hard to fund these opportunities through their Blue Jay Brew coffee club. Your support helps ensure they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive through these unique experiences.
The Minot Hot Tot's and McDonalds are hosting a Kids' Choice Awards: Teacher Edition. Students can nominate their teachers by using the following link to nominate them. https://tinyurl.com/4tbzfxyt
Teacher Appreciation Night will be held on June 4th. The first 50 nominated teachers will get a free ticket to the game and be recognized that night. A group of finalists will get a surprise in-school visit from Tate R. Tot… complete with a classic slime moment, plus jerseys, tickets, and a feature with KMOT
One grand prize winner will get free coffee for a year, a classroom party from McDonald’s, a $250 school supply gift card, and a VIP experience at the game.
Teacher Appreciation Night will be held on June 4th. The first 50 nominated teachers will get a free ticket to the game and be recognized that night. A group of finalists will get a surprise in-school visit from Tate R. Tot… complete with a classic slime moment, plus jerseys, tickets, and a feature with KMOT
One grand prize winner will get free coffee for a year, a classroom party from McDonald’s, a $250 school supply gift card, and a VIP experience at the game.
Student Council will be holding a Blood Drive on Friday, April 10 starting at 10:30! Visit donors.vitalant.org or scan the QR code to sign up to donate.
Give blood, give the gift of life.
Give blood, give the gift of life.
Reminder- NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th.
Stanley Blue Jay Track and Field team is still looking for adults in our community to work events at our home track meets. We will be hosting the NWC JH and Varsity Meet on April 30th. It begins at 11:00 AM. And we will be hosting the 2nd annual Jacob Hynek Twilight Meet on May 1. This meet will begin at 6:00 PM. Click on the link below to sign up! Reach out to Coach Reum or Sorenson with any questions!
https://forms.gle/VdXsPRpwAj5FW8My9
https://forms.gle/VdXsPRpwAj5FW8My9
Stanley Speech competed at the Bowbells Last Chance Meet today. We had an enjoyable day full of competition for many of this season's newest members. Congratulations to all that participated. We are looking forward to Regionals in a couple of weeks.
Mrs. Verano’s class has been learning about fossils and how they provide evidence for evolution. To deepen their understanding, students created their own “fossils” using dough made from salt and flour. They pressed objects into the dough to form imprints, simulating trace fossils.
In addition, the class explored how organisms can be preserved in amber by using resin to encase a real bee. This hands-on activity helped students visualize how fossils can form in nature.
Free community wide developmental screening on Friday, April 10th for children ages 3-5. See attachment for more details.
🌸🎶 You’re invited! 🎶🌸
Join us for a sweet and joyful afternoon as our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students present their Spring Concert! 🌷✨
These little performers have been working hard and are excited to share their songs with you.
Bring your smiles, your cameras, and your loudest cheers! 📸👏
We can’t wait to see you there! 💛🎤
Join us for a sweet and joyful afternoon as our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students present their Spring Concert! 🌷✨
These little performers have been working hard and are excited to share their songs with you.
Bring your smiles, your cameras, and your loudest cheers! 📸👏
We can’t wait to see you there! 💛🎤
The Plot Twisters, consisting of Linnaya Halvorson, Hailey Goettle, Sophie Stafslien, Emi Taylor, and Charley Reum, placed in the top 2 in the Regional Battle of the Books competition. They will be representing Stanley Elementary at the state competition in April.
