Please see the attached information regarding semester tests (finals) for students in grades 9-12. If students have not been exempted based on their grades and attendance they are expected to be present for their tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sheets were sent home with students detailing which tests they needed to take.
All students in grades 7 & 8 take finals.
If you have questions about your individual child's final test exemptions/requirements please call the office.

Attention Seniors! The FAFSA will be opening their application process soon! Bank of ND will be offering live sessions and recordings so you have all the information needed to apply go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/awx9b3FA1XgtxAHw/?mibextid=QRhQuG or bnd.nd.gov/fafsa to register!

Middle school students are going to Europe (London, Paris, Barcelona, and Rome) in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!
Mrs. Hayden, Middle School Counselor, is excited to tell you more about the trip she's planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this Parent Info Session on Monday, December 18th at 6pm in Room 41 to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/3Rv4iAx
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about:
• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Great opportunity for parents through NDSU. Free Parenting Classes happening in the Minot area!
"North Dakota Nurturing Families Program™ (NFP) is a family-based parenting education program that help families establish a nurturing way of life and develop healthier, stronger relationships. Parents and children attend together so that all family members can benefit. Nurturing Families classes are sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and are offered at NO COST to families throughout North Dakota."
For more information go to the link:
https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/programs/parent-education/north-dakota-nurturing-families-program


Blue Jay leaders are attending the state Student Council conference.



Girls wrestling for tomorrow in Carrington has been postponed . JH girls basketball in Rugby is cancelled for tomorrow.
Stanley School will be dismissing at 2:00 PM today (Friday, December 8). Buses will run at that time.
The Boys Basketball Game between Stanley and Beulah has been postponed to January 15th.
Girls JH basketball for tonight against Powers Lake has been postponed to 12-15. Games are at 4:00 and 5:00 at the Stanley Elementary School.
Wrestling dual tonight @ Des Lacs starting with exhibitions at 6:30 and dual team at 7:00.

The Stanley Girls' Basketball Team is sponsoring a diaper drive for Dakota Hope clinic. Diaper collection will take place at the Girls' Basketball Game vs. Watford City on Tuesday, December 19th. Diapers can be dropped off in advance at either school or Bravera Bank.

Mrs. Murphy's high school coffee class met with Mrs. Tronset' elementary coffee club today. The students went through 4 stations led by the high school baristas. They learned about customer service, and how to make, hot chocolate, espresso and lotus drinks. So much fun was had by all!




7-8th grade boys basketball meeting tomorrow Thursday at 6:00pm for anyone interested in playing. The meeting will be held in the high school cafeteria.
Stanley FFA members had a successful day at the District 1 Leadership Conference today. Members competed in 9 different contest and advanced to the State LDE Contest Day in Bismarck next week in 5 contests. Highlights are listed below:
*Chapter of the Day
*1st Place Parliamentary Procedures Team - Advanced to State
*1st Place Conduct of Chapter Meeting Team - Advanced to State
*2nd Place Advanced Quiz Team - Advanced to State
*2nd Place Demonstration Team - Advanced to State
*2nd Place Employment Skills - Advanced to State
*2nd Place Greenhand Quiz Team - No State Contest Available









Girls Basketball vs New Town games starting at 4:15. They will be broadcast on NFHS network.

Congrats to our award winners for Gratitude! Our November counseling lessons focused on gratitude and showing appreciation for the people and things in our lives. Students also used gratitude to develop positive coping skills when we encounter difficult situations. Way to go, Bluejays! Empathy will be our next character trait for the month of December! Check out our SEL lesson plans online! https://www.planbookedu.com/planbooks/week/2023-12-03/embed:1/pk:F93XF/sid:0td2g21fu0sbn5u2da9tpdbmb6


The Ag 4 class helped deliver the extra sprays from our annual fundraiser to the Mountrail County Food Pantry today. Thank you to everyone that supported our fundraiser, we do still have 25 & 15ft garland available please let a member or Miss Hawbaker know if you would like any.


The Girls' Basketball team helped out the Dakota Hope Clinic today by setting up their Giving Trees. Watch for information about the team's upcoming diaper drive for Dakota Hope.




As we wrap up the month of November, check out some of the great things that happened at SHS! Enjoy our November Highlight Reel at the link posted below!
https://youtu.be/Yk4gqsio6nQ
Congratulations to the following band students for being selected to the 2024 UND Honor Band. They will participate and perform in the festival on January 19-21 at UND. Each student completed a live audition that consisted of scales, solos, and sight-reading.
Avery Ellis - French Horn
Braxton Istilart - Alto Sax
Alexis Laparra - Flute

