This month's "Business with Bark"! Be on the lookout for the next BWB very soon! #smalltownproud
Dear Staunton Families,
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is hosting a Firearm Safe Distribution Event at Staunton Schools to promote safe firearm storage and help protect our children and community.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Staunton High School Bus Garage
- Address: 801 N Deneen Street, Staunton, IL 62088
Traffic Instructions:
- Please enter the school parking lot from Deneen Street
- After receiving your safe, exit onto Bunker Hill Road (View Map Attached)
- This traffic flow is designed to reduce congestion and ensure safety for all attendees
What to Expect:
- Free firearm safes will be distributed while supplies last
- Each safe includes firearm safety education materials
- Must be 18 years or older to receive a safe
- Recipients must be able to transport the safe themselves
- No personal information will be collected
Why Safe Storage Matters:
- Over 4.6 million children in the U.S. live in homes with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm (Firearm Storage in US Households With Children)
- Secure storage of firearms and ammunition can reduce the risk of unintentional injuries by 85% and self-inflicted injuries by 78% among children (Children’s Hospital Association)
- Nearly 90% of youth firearm suicides involve guns accessed from their own home or a relative’s home (Society for Research in Child Development)
- Safe firearm storage is a proven way to prevent tragedies (CDC).
MCPHD is committed to helping families create safer home environments through education and access to secure storage tools.
If you have any questions, please contact MCPHD by phone (217) 854-5322 or email safefamilies@mcphd.net.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping Staunton students and families safe.
The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is hosting a Firearm Safe Distribution Event at Staunton Schools to promote safe firearm storage and help protect our children and community.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Staunton High School Bus Garage
- Address: 801 N Deneen Street, Staunton, IL 62088
Traffic Instructions:
- Please enter the school parking lot from Deneen Street
- After receiving your safe, exit onto Bunker Hill Road (View Map Attached)
- This traffic flow is designed to reduce congestion and ensure safety for all attendees
What to Expect:
- Free firearm safes will be distributed while supplies last
- Each safe includes firearm safety education materials
- Must be 18 years or older to receive a safe
- Recipients must be able to transport the safe themselves
- No personal information will be collected
Why Safe Storage Matters:
- Over 4.6 million children in the U.S. live in homes with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm (Firearm Storage in US Households With Children)
- Secure storage of firearms and ammunition can reduce the risk of unintentional injuries by 85% and self-inflicted injuries by 78% among children (Children’s Hospital Association)
- Nearly 90% of youth firearm suicides involve guns accessed from their own home or a relative’s home (Society for Research in Child Development)
- Safe firearm storage is a proven way to prevent tragedies (CDC).
MCPHD is committed to helping families create safer home environments through education and access to secure storage tools.
If you have any questions, please contact MCPHD by phone (217) 854-5322 or email safefamilies@mcphd.net.
Thank you for your continued support in keeping Staunton students and families safe.
🚶♀️🚴♂️ National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 8th!
Staunton School District families, we encourage you to join students and families across the nation by walking, biking, or rolling to school. 🚶♂️🚲
This event is a fun way to promote healthy habits, reduce traffic around our schools, and celebrate the importance of safe routes to school. Let’s show our Bulldog & Terrier pride and make October 8th a great day to get moving together! ❤️🖤
#WalkBikeRoll #BulldogPride #TerrierPride
Staunton School District families, we encourage you to join students and families across the nation by walking, biking, or rolling to school. 🚶♂️🚲
This event is a fun way to promote healthy habits, reduce traffic around our schools, and celebrate the importance of safe routes to school. Let’s show our Bulldog & Terrier pride and make October 8th a great day to get moving together! ❤️🖤
#WalkBikeRoll #BulldogPride #TerrierPride
In anticipation of the football game on Friday against Pana, we would like to remind everyone of expectations in order to make the game fun and safe for all attendees. Please adhere to the following rules...
1. No running
2. Children 7th grade and under should be with their parents.
3. No throwing things (footballs, grass, rocks, etc.)
4. No drugs, alcohol, vapes, cigarettes, etc., due to Illinois State Law.
Remember that we are there to cheer on our team, so please keep it positive and appropriate. Let the coaches coach, the refs ref, and the players play. Go Bulldogs!
1. No running
2. Children 7th grade and under should be with their parents.
3. No throwing things (footballs, grass, rocks, etc.)
4. No drugs, alcohol, vapes, cigarettes, etc., due to Illinois State Law.
Remember that we are there to cheer on our team, so please keep it positive and appropriate. Let the coaches coach, the refs ref, and the players play. Go Bulldogs!
🌟 Today is National Custodial Recognition Day! 🌟
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our amazing custodial staff! Their hard work keeps our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families every single day.
👏 ❤️Please join us in showing appreciation for the dedication and care they bring to our district!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our amazing custodial staff! Their hard work keeps our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families every single day.
👏 ❤️Please join us in showing appreciation for the dedication and care they bring to our district!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
The BOE recognized Molly McCalla for her hard work with her SAE agricultural education project in which she is competing at the national FFA convention in October.
Additionally, Molly McCalla and Brandon Cook were recognized for their academic excellence in earning the College Board National Rural & Small Town Award.
Additionally, Molly McCalla and Brandon Cook were recognized for their academic excellence in earning the College Board National Rural & Small Town Award.
Guilt-Free Gatherings!
🎉 Thank you to the Bank of Springfield and Angela Legendre for their generous $2,000 donation to Staunton School District through the Shop & Give program! 🐾
Your support helps us continue providing great opportunities for our students!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
🚨 Parade Reminder 🚨
Please do not park on Deneen Street during the parade. Keeping the street clear makes sure everyone can see and enjoy the parade safely! 🎉🎺✨
#BulldogPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
🐾 Businesses with Bark – Final Hint! 🐾
The Bulldog & Terrier’s adventure is almost over! 👀
Here’s your final clue!
Think you’ve cracked the code? This is your LAST chance to get your selfies in before we reveal where the pups have been hiding! 🐶🐶
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
The Bulldog & Terrier’s adventure is almost over! 👀
Here’s your final clue!
Think you’ve cracked the code? This is your LAST chance to get your selfies in before we reveal where the pups have been hiding! 🐶🐶
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
📚✨ Book Fair Family Night Rescheduled ✨📚
Please join us after school tomorrow!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Please join us after school tomorrow!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Staunton School District Families: We want to inform you that a minor gas leak was detected in one of the HVAC units at the high school building this evening. The gas has been promptly shut off, and the situation has been resolved. We can assure you that the building is safe, and school will proceed as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17th. As always, we thank you for your understanding and support!
Staunton Families,
We are happy to announce Miles of Smiles Dental Clinic is coming back to Staunton Schools to provide FREE preventive dental services for ALL grades.
Please see the attached flyer for the QR code or click HERE to register. Miles of Smiles has also provided paper copies to ALL STUDENTS that will come home with them today! Extra paper copies will be available at the offices as well. PLEASE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 30TH!
This also would complete the Illinois dental requirement for grades K, 2, 6 and 9.
Thank you!
Sports Boosters Meeting is this Sunday, September 21 at 6:30pm at the Ralph & Josephine Oltmann Community Center!
New members are always welcome & wanted! Hope to see you there!
New members are always welcome & wanted! Hope to see you there!
🐾 Businesses with Bark – Hint #2! 🐾
The Bulldog & Terrier are still on the loose, and we need YOUR help to track them down!
Think you know where our furry friends are hiding this week? Head on over to that business to see if you're right! If you are, snap a selfie and email it to media@stauntonschools.org!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
The Bulldog & Terrier are still on the loose, and we need YOUR help to track them down!
Think you know where our furry friends are hiding this week? Head on over to that business to see if you're right! If you are, snap a selfie and email it to media@stauntonschools.org!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
🚨🐾 The dogs have escaped the Dog Pound! 🐾🚨
Our Bulldog and Terrier are on the loose again—this time visiting another “Businesses with Bark” location for the next 2 weeks!
Your mission:
📸 Find where they’re hiding
🤳 Take a selfie with them
📧 Send your picture to media@stauntonschools.org
along with:
- Your name
- Contact info (phone number or email)
Helping us track them down gives you credit for bringing them back under control! Plus, we’ll share hints to guide your search—the first one is below 👀🐶
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
By sending us your pictures, you’re giving us permission to publish them on our website and/or social media pages.
Our Bulldog and Terrier are on the loose again—this time visiting another “Businesses with Bark” location for the next 2 weeks!
Your mission:
📸 Find where they’re hiding
🤳 Take a selfie with them
📧 Send your picture to media@stauntonschools.org
along with:
- Your name
- Contact info (phone number or email)
Helping us track them down gives you credit for bringing them back under control! Plus, we’ll share hints to guide your search—the first one is below 👀🐶
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
By sending us your pictures, you’re giving us permission to publish them on our website and/or social media pages.
Come join the high school for the Homecoming Kickoff event!
Teachers at the high school had fun today with the students and construction teams outside the building by participating in an underground staff spirit day. #BulldogConstruction
Congrats to SHS's Students of the Month (SOTM)!
Carson Dugger & Molly McCalla
Carson Dugger & Molly McCalla
