🏈 Homecoming Football Tonight—Parking Information / Gate Entrances! 🐾
Staunton families and community members, we look forward to seeing you tonight as we cheer on our Bulldogs! Please review the attached map and the parking and entry information below to help plan your arrival.
🚗 Designated Parking
Parking areas are outlined in RED on the map and include the far north lot near the soccer fields across from Livingston Pipe & Tube, the center high school lot, and the south lot.
🚌 Shuttle Service
A shuttle will be provided from the far north lot:
Beginning 30 minutes before kickoff through 30 minutes after kickoff.
Resuming 30 minutes before the end of the game through 30 minutes after the game ends.
♿ Accessible Parking
Designated accessible parking will be available in the center high school lot on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles displaying an accessible parking placard.
🚶 Entry from the South Lot
Guests parking in the south lot may enter through the community room doors and follow posted signs to exit toward the multipurpose building and main track entrance. Stadium gates are marked in YELLOW on the map.
Thank you for your cooperation as we welcome everyone for a fun evening of Homecoming football. Go Bulldogs!
Staunton families and community members, we look forward to seeing you tonight as we cheer on our Bulldogs! Please review the attached map and the parking and entry information below to help plan your arrival.
🚗 Designated Parking
Parking areas are outlined in RED on the map and include the far north lot near the soccer fields across from Livingston Pipe & Tube, the center high school lot, and the south lot.
🚌 Shuttle Service
A shuttle will be provided from the far north lot:
Beginning 30 minutes before kickoff through 30 minutes after kickoff.
Resuming 30 minutes before the end of the game through 30 minutes after the game ends.
♿ Accessible Parking
Designated accessible parking will be available in the center high school lot on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles displaying an accessible parking placard.
🚶 Entry from the South Lot
Guests parking in the south lot may enter through the community room doors and follow posted signs to exit toward the multipurpose building and main track entrance. Stadium gates are marked in YELLOW on the map.
Thank you for your cooperation as we welcome everyone for a fun evening of Homecoming football. Go Bulldogs!

🍩Mrs. Moore second grade class is celebrating with a doughnut party provided by the PTO. Her class donated $352 toward the book fair and were first place winners for the coin drive! Way to go, Mrs. Moore’s class!
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🔴JH & Elementary Students! 🔴
Homecoming is almost here, and we want our JH & Elementary students to help us show some serious Bulldog Pride! 🐾❤️
This Friday, wear RED to school and help us celebrate Homecoming with our high school Bulldogs! 🏈📣
🐾 Go Bulldogs! 🐾
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Homecoming is almost here, and we want our JH & Elementary students to help us show some serious Bulldog Pride! 🐾❤️
This Friday, wear RED to school and help us celebrate Homecoming with our high school Bulldogs! 🏈📣
🐾 Go Bulldogs! 🐾
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the Staunton Education Foundation for its generous $80,000 donation toward the blacktop resurfacing project at Staunton Elementary and Junior High School!
Our school district, its students, and staff members are grateful for the Foundation's continued support and commitment to enhancing the educational experience for our students. This contribution provides a refreshed and safe space for students to play, stay active, and enjoy time together.
Thank you to the Foundation and its donors for making a lasting difference in our schools!
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Our school district, its students, and staff members are grateful for the Foundation's continued support and commitment to enhancing the educational experience for our students. This contribution provides a refreshed and safe space for students to play, stay active, and enjoy time together.
Thank you to the Foundation and its donors for making a lasting difference in our schools!
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

WANTED: 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade girls to play basketball this winter!
Please email Corrie Allan at callan@stauntonschools.org if your daughter is interested in playing.
All forms are due by Wednesday, October 14th!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Please email Corrie Allan at callan@stauntonschools.org if your daughter is interested in playing.
All forms are due by Wednesday, October 14th!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
📸Don't Forget!📸

Do you have someone within your school community who should be recognized for a job well done?
Let us help you recognize excellence in education!
Please consider nominating someone for our IPA Kaskaskia Region Awards. The following awards will be given and those selected will be honored at the IPA Kaskaskia Awards Dinner on December 3rd.
· Elementary Teacher of the Year
· Intermediate Teacher of the Year
· High School Teacher of the Year
· Athletic Director of the Year
· Superintendent of the Year
· School Board Member of the Year
· Media Award
· Friend of Education Award
· James Rupert Lifetime Achievement Award
Click on the link below to complete a brief form to nominate someone deserving in your school community TODAY!
Nominations are due by October 30th. Those selected for an award will be notified by mid-November and honored on December 3rd at an awards dinner. Please contact Shonda Ronen, Kaskaskia Region IPA Director, via email at sronen@bhcusd.org with any questions about the awards, nomination or selection process. We want to honor the best of the best in our region!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIbiEx24zrhmQs4iEB0ENoqxzkTSGDn9fa9STEOuC3fJI8OA/viewform
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Let us help you recognize excellence in education!
Please consider nominating someone for our IPA Kaskaskia Region Awards. The following awards will be given and those selected will be honored at the IPA Kaskaskia Awards Dinner on December 3rd.
· Elementary Teacher of the Year
· Intermediate Teacher of the Year
· High School Teacher of the Year
· Athletic Director of the Year
· Superintendent of the Year
· School Board Member of the Year
· Media Award
· Friend of Education Award
· James Rupert Lifetime Achievement Award
Click on the link below to complete a brief form to nominate someone deserving in your school community TODAY!
Nominations are due by October 30th. Those selected for an award will be notified by mid-November and honored on December 3rd at an awards dinner. Please contact Shonda Ronen, Kaskaskia Region IPA Director, via email at sronen@bhcusd.org with any questions about the awards, nomination or selection process. We want to honor the best of the best in our region!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIbiEx24zrhmQs4iEB0ENoqxzkTSGDn9fa9STEOuC3fJI8OA/viewform
#BulldogPride #TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
🏀Youth Basketball form deadline has been extended to Friday, October 9th! Please get the forms turned into the classroom teacher or to Corrie Allan.
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📣 Join our coaching team!
The Staunton School District is seeking applicants for two coaching positions:
🏀 High School Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
🏃 High School Assistant Track and Field Coach
Help our student-athletes grow, compete, and succeed! View the job postings and application information here:
https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/employment/job-postings/20197864
Please share to help us spread the word! 🐾
The Staunton School District is seeking applicants for two coaching positions:
🏀 High School Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
🏃 High School Assistant Track and Field Coach
Help our student-athletes grow, compete, and succeed! View the job postings and application information here:
https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/employment/job-postings/20197864
Please share to help us spread the word! 🐾

📚Don't Forget!📚
Scholastic Book Fair is taking place all next week!
Family Night will be on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the new library!
Load up those e-wallets now!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stauntonelementaryschool
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Scholastic Book Fair is taking place all next week!
Family Night will be on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the new library!
Load up those e-wallets now!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stauntonelementaryschool
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth Grade, Ninth Grade, and Twelfth Grade must have their medical requirements up to date and on file in order to remain in attendance in school.
The deadline to provide required documentation is TWO WEEKS 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 medical requirements 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 medical requirements, 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
This is a reminder that students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth Grade, Ninth Grade, and Twelfth Grade must have their medical requirements up to date and on file in order to remain in attendance in school.
The deadline to provide required documentation is TWO WEEKS 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 medical requirements 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 medical requirements, 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


Picture day is coming up! Come dressed in your best next Wednesday, October 7th!
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#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Packets went home this week for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls and boys interested in basketball!
Forms are due Oct. 7th to your child's classroom teacher.
If anyone needs a packet, please see Ms. Allan!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
Forms are due Oct. 7th to your child's classroom teacher.
If anyone needs a packet, please see Ms. Allan!
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
📚✨ The PTO's Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner!✨📚
❤️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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❤️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
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
📖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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We hope you'll consider joining our PTO!
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#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

Dear Parents and Guardians,
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
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

🎥 1924 Staunton High School Demolition Timelapse
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.
#BulldogPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
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.
#BulldogPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
📣 STAUNTON ELEMENTARY/JR HIGH PTO — FIRST MEETING! ❤️
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! ❤️
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
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! ❤️
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

🍎 Meet Mrs. Catherine Embry! 🍎
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! 🎉
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve
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! 🎉
#TerrierPride #LeadChallengeAchieve

