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.
If you notice North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicles in the high school parking lot today, please know that everything is completely fine. The NDHP is using our former bus barn for training purposes, and there is no cause for concern.
NO SCHOOL on Nov. 26th, 27th, and 28th for Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Check out our flyer for information about our winter concert!
📣 Day 2 of the T4 Summit in Stanley! 🛠️⚙️🔧💡
Today we wrapped up another amazing day of hands-on learning and career exploration at the T4 Summit (Tools, Trades, Torque & Tech) here in Stanley!
Students in Grades 9–12 from across the region joined us, including:
Stanley • Powers Lake • Kenmare • North Shore Plaza • Burke Central • Bowbells • Dakota Memorial • Ray • Divide County
They explored career pathways, met industry experts, and gained real-world insight into North Dakota’s workforce opportunities.
A HUGE shout-out to:
🍽️ EOG Resources – for generously sponsoring lunch for all students and staff AND helping with clean-up
☕ Bravera Bank – for sponsoring morning rolls and coffee for our speakers
Your support makes a difference and helps inspire the next generation of skilled workers and leaders in our state! 💙🐦
#T4Summit #CareerReady #NDWorkforce #StanleyND #WesternND #HandsOnLearning
If your child is in junior high band, high school band, or in choir (grades 7-12) please join the following Remind groups so you can stay informed about concerts and competitions.
Text the following code to 81010:
Choir (Grades 7-12) @shs-jchoir
JH Band (Grades 7 &8) @shs-jhband
High School Band (Grades 9-12) @shs-hsband
Contact arik.napoles1@k12.nd.us with any questions.
📣 Grades 6–8 Attended the T4 Summit in Stanley! 🛠️⚙️🔧💡
Our 6th–8th grade students had an exciting opportunity today as they attended the T4 Summit (Tools, Trades, Torque & Tech) right here in Stanley, ND!
Students got hands-on experiences, explored career pathways, met industry professionals, and learned about real-world skills that are shaping the future workforce of North Dakota.
A huge thank-you to all the presenters, volunteers, and businesses who made this day possible for our students. Events like this help our kids dream big, explore new opportunities, and discover their passions! 💙🐦
#T4Summit #CareerExploration #StanleyND #FutureReady #MiddleSchoolMoments #NDKids #ChoiceReady
Our 6th–8th grade students had an exciting opportunity today as they attended the T4 Summit (Tools, Trades, Torque & Tech) right here in Stanley, ND!
Students got hands-on experiences, explored career pathways, met industry professionals, and learned about real-world skills that are shaping the future workforce of North Dakota.
A huge thank-you to all the presenters, volunteers, and businesses who made this day possible for our students. Events like this help our kids dream big, explore new opportunities, and discover their passions! 💙🐦
#T4Summit #CareerExploration #StanleyND #FutureReady #MiddleSchoolMoments #NDKids #ChoiceReady
Last week, our students took time to reflect on what they are thankful for. Children wrote their gratitude on a paper leaf and added it to our Thankful Tree—a beautiful reminder of the kindness, love, and unity that fill our halls every day. ❤️🌳
We are also deeply moved to share that, together as a school and community, we have raised over $5,000 for Bentley!! Your generosity has brought comfort to a grieving family and shown what it truly means to lift one another up.
Thank you to every student, staff member, family, and community member who contributed, prayed, shared, or supported in any way. In moments of sadness, you created a living example of hope and compassion.
💜 We are proud of our students.
💜 We are grateful for our families.
💜 We are thankful for our community.
We are also deeply moved to share that, together as a school and community, we have raised over $5,000 for Bentley!! Your generosity has brought comfort to a grieving family and shown what it truly means to lift one another up.
Thank you to every student, staff member, family, and community member who contributed, prayed, shared, or supported in any way. In moments of sadness, you created a living example of hope and compassion.
💜 We are proud of our students.
💜 We are grateful for our families.
💜 We are thankful for our community.
Mrs. Verano’s class has been exploring the circulatory and respiratory systems, and today was truly special! The students had the chance to meet Ms. Carly Mudderman, a registered nurse from Mountrail County Medical Center, along with Mr. Jarrod Mudderman, an EMT from the same hospital.
They gave an incredible hands-on demonstration of how CPR and AEDs work, and also taught the students what to do if someone is choking — including infants. Their presentation was highly informative and highlighted just how important it is to learn these life-saving skills.
My students were fully engaged and excited to practice the demonstrations themselves. What an inspiring and unforgettable day in science!
📣 Girls High School Basketball Parent/Player Meeting
There will be a Girls High School Basketball Parent/Player Meeting this Sunday at 6:30 PM in the Commons.
Before the season starts, please make sure you’ve picked up your Blue Jay Card from Camie — this confirms that your physical, concussion forms, and fees are all completed.
Let’s get ready for a great season! 🏀💙