There will be no school in Stanley today (Tuesday, December 9).
Mrs. Verano’s 7th graders have been diving into the body systems, and today they had a very special visitor — Dr. Carol Hynek, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner from Mountrail County Medical Center.
Students learned about the heart’s electrical activity, the warning signs of a heart attack, and how to take care of their overall health. Dr.Hynek also introduced them to hyperlipidemia, which means having high cholesterol, and explained why it’s important to make healthy food choices.
The students even had the chance to use stethoscopes and listen to their classmates’ heartbeats! They were incredibly engaged and asked thoughtful questions.
What a great day of learning for our future scientists! ❤️
📘 Semester Wrap-Up Reminder for Parents & Guardians 📘
As we approach the end of the semester at Stanley High School, help remind your student to finish strong! All late work must be turned in no later than December 12, unless an individual teacher has set an earlier classroom deadline.
📝 Finals Schedule
Finals will take place December 18–19.
Please plan holiday travel accordingly, if at all possible.
7th & 8th Grade:
✔ All students will take finals.
Grades 9–12:
Students may be exempt from finals based on the following criteria:
Semester Average / Allowed Absences
A average → up to 4 absences
B average → up to 3 absences
C average → up to 2 absences
Students with a D or lower, more than 4 absences, or any in-school or out-of-school suspension must take the final exam.
Exempt students may choose to take a final with teacher approval.
🚨 Important Notes:
For attendance purposes, three tardies = one absence per semester, per class.
Please check PowerSchool to review your child’s absences. Any missing doctor’s notes must be submitted by December 12.
The testing schedule is listed below.
If you would like your child dismissed at lunchtime on December 19, please call the office or email Camie.Anderson@k12.nd.us
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Thank you for helping us support strong academic habits and a smooth end to the semester! 💙🤍
Last day of classes this semester is Friday, December 19th. High school will dismiss at noon. Elementary will dismiss at 12:15. Both buildings will serve a lunch. Please see follow up post for more information about finals for students in grades 7-12.
Stanley High School is looking to hire two para educators for student assistance in the junior high core content areas. Starting pay is $17.64/hour. Please apply under the "Future Non-Teaching" link at https://stanley.schoolspring.com/
Stanley Elementary Brew Crew is busy spreading holiday cheer throughout the building, one warm smile at a time.❄️
Let’s all pass it on and make the whole season sparkle!🎄✨
Let’s all pass it on and make the whole season sparkle!🎄✨
Every Friday, our amazing student-run coffee club turns into a mini business—delivering drinks to our elementary teachers! 🙌
These young entrepreneurs are learning real-world skills: taking orders, planning ahead, marketing their “brand,”… all while building confidence and social skills along the way. 💬💡📋
Give our Brew Crew some love! 💛
What drink would you order from them?
These young entrepreneurs are learning real-world skills: taking orders, planning ahead, marketing their “brand,”… all while building confidence and social skills along the way. 💬💡📋
Give our Brew Crew some love! 💛
What drink would you order from them?
Congratulations to our November "Student of the Month" winners. These students exemplify hard work, respectful behaviors, and a desire to excel in their classes and social interactions.
Stanley High School Student Council is partnering with Vitalant to host a school blood drive on Wednesday, December 17th in the high school commons. If you’re able, please consider donating—your 20 minutes could help save a life.
To make things easy, you can click the link or scan the QR code to schedule your appointment. Students 16+ (with parent permission) and all staff are welcome.
Even if you can’t donate, stop by to cheer on our donors and help us spread the word. Let’s show what our school community can do when we come together!
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=4P5AKGR%2FynQy8lkAD8VTAxN8JW5VGNu1Jv8RZhSYMHw%3D
To make things easy, you can click the link or scan the QR code to schedule your appointment. Students 16+ (with parent permission) and all staff are welcome.
Even if you can’t donate, stop by to cheer on our donors and help us spread the word. Let’s show what our school community can do when we come together!
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=4P5AKGR%2FynQy8lkAD8VTAxN8JW5VGNu1Jv8RZhSYMHw%3D
Mrs. Verano’s Science class has been learning about the excretory system, and we recently took that lesson a step further! We examined a pig kidney to better understand how blood is filtered and how urine is produced. The kids were amazed at how big the pig kidneys were and fascinated by the structures inside. Hands-on learning at its best!
Stanley High School's Student Council is putting on a food drive for our Food Pantry! There will be bins designated for each grade to put non-perishable food items into starting today. The class with the most items wins a prize for each student! Let's be the good in our community this Christmas season!
Winter concert for 4th and 5th grade students.
December 9th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
December 9th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Mr. Hellman’s 4th graders have been busy showing their kindness this month. They started the month by collecting pop tops to help Mrs. Sem and family with an upcoming trip to the Ronald McDonald House. Even the class was surprised with how many pop tops were collected!
They had so much fun that they’ve decide to continue collecting pop tops all year so they can continue to donate!
They then moved on to help Prairie Ford with their canned food drive collecting 144 food items!
No school today Tuesday Nov 25th
Stanley Public Schools and buses will be two hours late on Tuesday, November 25th.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in Powerschool. With the significant chance of winter weather overnight, it is possible we will have impacted travel tomorrow morning. Make sure that you have the Blue Jay App, check the schools website, and local news stations KMOT and KX News for your most up to date information. Any late starts, changes with busing, or school cancelations will be posted on www.stanley.k12.nd.us, Facebook, sent out through our automatic messaging systems, and provided to local media stations KX and KMOT. Elementary Students, remember proper snow gear (boots, hats, gloves, snow pants, etc. High School students driving to school reduce speeds and allow for extra travel time.
And the jury says...case closed for the 2025 mock trials.
On November 14th, seniors in forensic science arrived at the Mountrail County Courthouse after two months of diligent preparation and rehearsal. Attorneys delivered passionate opening and closing arguments, witnesses provided expert testimony, and the courtroom buzzed with objections and critical thinking. The class was split into four teams working two cases.
In the case of U.S. vs. Andie Martin, students tackled a late-night bar-fight scenario involving conflicting witness stories, questionable motives, and a defendant who claimed self-defense. For the state, attorneys Erika Littlefield and Valentina Anthony examined their witnesses played by Carly Rismon, CeeJay Bohmbach, and Makayla Johnson. For the defense, attorneys Elizabeth Nelson and Joaquin Loera examined their witnesses and client played by Cody Anderson, Aldo Vasquez, and Laney Jackson. The jury rendered not guilty verdicts for Class A Murder and Class B Manslaughter.
During U.S. vs. Peyton Reed, the case examined whether Peyton Reed knowingly brought brownies containing an unauthorized substance to a party at an abandoned mansion. The trial focused on how the brownies were prepared, who had access to them, and whether Peyton was aware of their contents before distributing them. For the state, attorneys Italia Rodriguez and Alexis Laparra examined their witnesses played by Katherine Gonzalez Villamil and Joseph Wolter. For the defense, attorneys Ashley Ellis and Tylie Johson examined their witnesses and client played by Nevaeh Charnetski, Aiden Fairchild-Brown, and Joey Cotton. The jury rendered not guilty verdicts for criminal trespass and possession of fentanyl while voting guilty for possession of marijuana and distribution of illegal drugs .
Recognition to the jury for weighing the evidence and having thoughtful deliberations. Jury members were Dale Kilen, Max Jackson, Dakota Moody, Amanda Dick, Kaylee Cotton, Kylee Collins, Breanna Istilart, Brooklynn Upchurch, and Anna Ross. Court Bailiff was played by Jevon Johnson.
A special shoutout to the Mountrail County Courthouse for helping to make mock trials an opportunity. Clerk of Courts ensured trials ran smoothly from start to finish. A thank-you to our two judges, Mr. Enget and Mrs. Fiesel, who generously volunteered their time to preside over the trials and share real-world insight into the criminal justice system. Their guidance elevated the experience. Court is adjourned.
On November 14th, seniors in forensic science arrived at the Mountrail County Courthouse after two months of diligent preparation and rehearsal. Attorneys delivered passionate opening and closing arguments, witnesses provided expert testimony, and the courtroom buzzed with objections and critical thinking. The class was split into four teams working two cases.
In the case of U.S. vs. Andie Martin, students tackled a late-night bar-fight scenario involving conflicting witness stories, questionable motives, and a defendant who claimed self-defense. For the state, attorneys Erika Littlefield and Valentina Anthony examined their witnesses played by Carly Rismon, CeeJay Bohmbach, and Makayla Johnson. For the defense, attorneys Elizabeth Nelson and Joaquin Loera examined their witnesses and client played by Cody Anderson, Aldo Vasquez, and Laney Jackson. The jury rendered not guilty verdicts for Class A Murder and Class B Manslaughter.
During U.S. vs. Peyton Reed, the case examined whether Peyton Reed knowingly brought brownies containing an unauthorized substance to a party at an abandoned mansion. The trial focused on how the brownies were prepared, who had access to them, and whether Peyton was aware of their contents before distributing them. For the state, attorneys Italia Rodriguez and Alexis Laparra examined their witnesses played by Katherine Gonzalez Villamil and Joseph Wolter. For the defense, attorneys Ashley Ellis and Tylie Johson examined their witnesses and client played by Nevaeh Charnetski, Aiden Fairchild-Brown, and Joey Cotton. The jury rendered not guilty verdicts for criminal trespass and possession of fentanyl while voting guilty for possession of marijuana and distribution of illegal drugs .
Recognition to the jury for weighing the evidence and having thoughtful deliberations. Jury members were Dale Kilen, Max Jackson, Dakota Moody, Amanda Dick, Kaylee Cotton, Kylee Collins, Breanna Istilart, Brooklynn Upchurch, and Anna Ross. Court Bailiff was played by Jevon Johnson.
A special shoutout to the Mountrail County Courthouse for helping to make mock trials an opportunity. Clerk of Courts ensured trials ran smoothly from start to finish. A thank-you to our two judges, Mr. Enget and Mrs. Fiesel, who generously volunteered their time to preside over the trials and share real-world insight into the criminal justice system. Their guidance elevated the experience. Court is adjourned.
Students at Stanley Elementary had a special treat today! 🎭 The Stanley High School Drama Club gave a performance of their play before heading to the State Theater Festival in Jamestown, ND next week. The kids were all smiles—and totally inspired. 💙✨ Break a leg at state, Blue Jays!
Lost and Found at the High School. There are so many shoes on there. Please come and go through it.
