❤️Shop the book fair and help support reading at our school. Every book purchased helps encourage a love of reading in our students!
📖Dates: 10/5-10/9
🛍️ Load your child's e-wallet here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stauntonelementaryschool
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📖The Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner (more info to come soon)! PTO is once again hosting a change drive for elementary school students starting tomorrow! The more change you send in, the more books your child's teacher can buy for their classroom!
🍩Winning class will receive a DONUT PARTY!!
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This is a friendly reminder that students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth Grade, Ninth Grade, and Twelfth Grade are required to have their medical requirements up to date in order to remain enrolled in school.
The deadline to provide required immunization documentation is ONE MONTH AWAY - October 15, 2026. Students who do not have the required immunizations or documentation on file by this date may not be permitted to remain in school until the requirements are met.
If your child has already completed the required immunizations and submitted documentation to the school, no further action is needed. You can send via email to ahughes@stauntonschools.org and afeldmann@stauntonschools.org, or turn paper documents into the main offices.
If you have questions about your child's immunization requirements or need to submit an updated record, please contact the health office as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation in helping us maintain a healthy and safe school environment for all students.
Sincerely,
Nurse Ali and Nurse Ashleigh
618-635-3831 x 253 or 287
Please click the link below for medical requirements by grade level:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1od7voRaEaOdHVvFYHMcZBxTz_wgD_uiENZUDJYGVM90/edit?tab=t.0

Watch this 4-minute timelapse as the 1924 high school building comes down to make way for the future!
https://youtu.be/TZeiSF6-gyw
For the longer video, progress photos, project timeline, and more, check out the SHS Construction Project page!
https://www.stauntonschools.org/page/shs-construction-project
*Special thanks to Derek Spudich for providing us with the video.
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Parents and guardians, the PTO would love to have you join them as they kick off a new PTO year! 🐾
📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Library
✨ Volunteer training is included with the meeting!
This is a great opportunity to get involved, support our students, connect with other families, and help make this a fantastic year for our school community.
All parents & guardians are welcome! ❤️
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While not new to Staunton Elementary, we are excited to introduce Catherine Embry to her new role as a 2nd Grade Teacher!
Mrs. Embry has officially made the exciting transition from Pre-K Paraprofessional to 2nd grade teacher. After graduating in May 2026 from Blackburn College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, she is ready to begin her first year of teaching!
When asked what she is most looking forward to this school year, Mrs. Embry shared:
💬 “I am most looking forward to meeting my new students and fostering relationships with them and their families. I am so excited to create a fun learning environment for my students!”
We are thrilled to have Mrs. Embry continue to be part of our Staunton Elementary family in this new role! We know she will bring enthusiasm, kindness, and a love of learning to her classroom. 📚✨
Welcome to 2nd grade, Mrs. Embry! 🎉
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We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow, September 8th! Please read the welcome back message linked below from Superintendent Allen as we begin the 2026–2027 school year.
🔗 https://www.stauntonschools.org/article/3116068
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! 🎉

Beginning the morning of Friday, September 4th, bricks from the old high school building will be available for pickup in the north high school parking lot. Bricks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Because the quantity is limited, we respectfully ask that each person take only a few bricks so that as many community members as possible have an opportunity to receive one.
Those taking bricks may make a donation to the Staunton Education Foundation if they wish; however, donations are completely optional.

On Monday, parking passes will be available for JUNIOR to purchase beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Parking is on a first come first serve basis. Please come to the library in the high school to purchase your pass. You can only purchase YOUR pass and must sign your own parking permit agreement. Please bring exact cash or check. NO CREDIT CARDS.

Are your students riding the bus this school year? Join us for our Transportation Open House to get everything squared away before the first bell rings!
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Staunton Bus Garage
👥 Who: All bus-eligible students and families
What you can do:
*Confirm your student's bus route number
*Verify estimated pick-up and drop-off times
*Say hello and meet your bus driver!
We look forward to seeing you there and ensuring a safe, smooth start to the school year. 🎒✨

We are looking forward to our first home football game of the season on Friday. Due to construction barriers the entry and exit points as well as parking will look a little different for games this year. Please see the picture for parking instructions as well as game entry locations. #GOBULLDOGS!

https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/registration-documents/supply-lists/61219
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We are excited to welcome Emily Brauer to Staunton Elementary as our new 3rd Grade Teacher! 🍎📚
Mrs. Brauer earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Illinois University and her graduate degree from Washington University. She brings five years of teaching experience to our school!.
“My family and I just recently moved back to my hometown of Litchfield after several years in St. Louis, and I'm so excited to be teaching in Staunton. It is such a great community that feels a lot like the one I grew up in.”
Please join us in giving Mrs. Brauer a warm welcome to the Staunton Elementary!
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Are your students riding the bus this school year? Join us for our Transportation Open House to get everything squared away before the first bell rings!
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Staunton Bus Garage
👥 Who: All bus-eligible students and families
What you can do:
*Confirm your student's bus route number
*Verify estimated pick-up and drop-off times
*Say hello and meet your bus driver!
We look forward to seeing you there and ensuring a safe, smooth start to the school year. 🎒✨


Ms. Underwood is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and is beginning her first year in education. She gained valuable classroom experience while completing her student teaching in kindergarten at Staunton Elementary School, where she discovered her passion for working with young learners.
We are thrilled to have Ms. Underwood join our school family and look forward to all support she will bring to our first-grade students!
Welcome, Mary Underwood! 🎉
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The parent/player meeting for high school and junior high will be held tonight (8/11/2026) at the NET Church due to construction. We will begin at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend, there will be a second date to get the required information so that your student can participate in sports for the 26/27 school year. #GoBulldogs #GoTerriers

Are you looking to make a positive impact in our schools and community? The Staunton School District is currently looking for dedicated individuals to fill the following positions:
🚌 Transportation Aide
🏀 Multiple Coaching Positions 🏃♂️
Whether you're helping our students get to school safely or guiding our student-athletes to success, we'd love to have you on our team!
👇 View all current job postings and details on how to apply here:
https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/employment/job-postings/20197864
Please share this post with anyone who might be interested! 🐾
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