Stockton R-1 School District - Home of the Tigers

Meet the new additions to our MS Tiger team! We are excited to welcome them to Stockton R-1 and the community. ”My name is Mike Draper, and I am going to teach Middle School Physical Education. I am also the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach and an Assistant Football Coach. This will be my 5th year in education. I am a 2016 graduate of Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. I could not be more excited to be a part of the Stockton community. Go Tigers!” ”My name is Valerie Byron, and I’ll be teaching 5th grade science. This will be my first year teaching as I just graduated from SBU in May.” ”My name is Josh Vance. I will be teaching middle school special education this year at Stockton R-1, along with coaching middle school girls’ and boys’ basketball. I graduated from Pittsburg State University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and this will be my 10th year in education. I am a lifetime resident of Stockton, where I currently live with my wife Devyn, and our 4 children (Jase 8, Avery 6, Jarrett 4, and Aubri 18 months). My hobbies include camping, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. I am looking forward to a great first year at Stockton!” ”My name is Breanna Huett. I am a wife and mother of two boys ages 3 and 5. My oldest son will be a kindergartener at Stockton this fall. This is my first year as a Special education teacher. I am a graduate of Drury University with a bachelor degree in Psychology and a bachelor degree in Human Services. I am currently completing my Masters in Special Education. Along with teaching I will be the head middle school volleyball coach. As a previous athlete, I participated in several sports and hope to instill the love of games into the students I have the opportunity to work with. I am looking forward to being a part of Stockton School District.”

Open house tonight at the High School. 5:00-7:00. Stop by and meet your teachers! We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!!

Welcome back from your second grade team! Your teachers for the Class of 2031 are Mrs. Whaley, Ms. Forrest, Miss Dodson, Miss Russell, & student teacher Mrs. Jones. They know it’s going to be a great year in 2nd grade! #ProudToBeATiger

Attention Elementary Families: The end of day elementary pick up process has been changed for the upcoming school year. Attached is a map of how the process will work. Please note the direction flow of traffic, this will make the car line run more efficient, as well as save you time. Staff will meet you at your car with walkie-talkies to call for your child. We will then bring your child out to the marked spot from the cafeteria. No need to get out of your car. Yellow car tags will be handed out at Open House on Thursday evening. These will need to be prominently displayed as you pick up your children. Official release is 3:25. Drop off is at the same location. Doors open at 7:30 with the school day beginning at 7:50.

Miles for Smiles will be here August 26th- September 3rd. Consents that were turned in last school year are up to date. If you did not turn in a consent last school year, a new one will be required. If you did turn in a consent and no longer wish to use this service you will need to contact Miles for Smiles.

Please read this Daily Parent Checklist from the CDC. This is also located on our school website with our Parent Re-Entry plan. https://www.stockton.k12.mo.us/covid-19-info--26

Mark your calendars! Picture Day will be September 3 for all grades.

Tonight is the night!!! Freshman Orientation at 6:30 at the HS. Pizza, door prizes, meet your teachers, and the Fusion kickoff. We can’t wait to see everyone there.

Elementary Parents: Open House will be Thursday, August 20th To better serve you, we are asking families to try to come during designated hours by last name if possible. A-G = 4:00-5:00 pm H-M = 5:00-6:00 pm M-Z = 6:00-7:00 pm Here are some keys changes that students will see this year at Stockton Elementary: 1) Building doors will open at 7:30. Students will report directly to their elementary classrooms. We will have staff available to help guide them from the bus or parent drop off. 2) Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in the classrooms. Be watching for information with meal prices and free/reduced lunches. 3) Students need to bring a water bottle with them each day. Each building has a touchless refilling station, but the water fountains are disabled. Classrooms will have bottled water for students that do not have a water bottle at the beginning of school. 4) Classrooms have been socially distanced. Table dividers are used when students are sharing small tables. 5)Touchless sinks have been installed in all bathrooms. 6) Lunches will be eaten in the classroom. Hot lunches will still be provided. 7) All classes will be using the Dojo for communication. Information will be handed out at Open House to help you connect with your child’s new teacher right away. 8) Parent pickup at the end of the school day will be in a carline format at the cafeteria doors behind the school. Carline maps will be posted on Facebook soon. Carline pick up cards will be given out at Open House. 9) Masks wearing is optional and not required at the elementary school when at level Green. It is not required, but encouraged, at level Yellow. 10) If you are unable to attend Open House, please contact your child’s classroom teacher before the first day. You may reach them through email, Dojo, or calling the elementary at 417.276.5143. Parents, thank you for being patient with us during the reopening period. If you have any questions about our changes, please contact the Elementary office. Even though we have several changes this year, we want to keep the school as normal as possible. As a staff, we are so excited to have our students back in the building. Even though things will be a little different, it will be a great year at Stockton Elementary School. GO TIGERS!!

Thank you Elementary PTO! They purchased and delivered snacks for K-4 classrooms to enjoy on the first couple days of school. They also brought in cases of water for students that forget to pack a water bottle. You are the best!

Attention MS Parents: Here are some keys changes that students will see this year at Stockton Middle School: 1) Building doors will open at 7:30. Students will report to their 1st-hour class (5th grade to homeroom) instead of going to the gym. Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in the classrooms. 2) Our MS offices have moved to the entrance of the hallway. This provides access to the office without having to enter the hallway. 3) Students will be required to wear a mask during transition times and times when social distancing cannot happen. 4) Due to students’ inability to share lockers, we will not be assigning lockers to students until school starts. Students will carry supplies from class to class. Students are encouraged to use backpacks. Once school begins, lockers will be assigned to students that require a locker. 5) Classrooms have been socially distanced. Table dividers are used when students are sharing small tables. 6) Water fountains are no longer functioning in the buildings. Students are encouraged to carry a water bottle. Water bottle fillers are located in all buildings. Classrooms will have bottled water for students that do not have a water bottle at the beginning of school. 7)Touch less sinks have been installed in all bathrooms. 8) Currently, lunches will be eaten in the classroom. Hot lunches will still be provided. On good weather days, students will have the opportunity to go outside and eat. 9) All classes will be using the Google Classroom platform. 10) Parent pickup at the end of school in the cafeteria will be in a carline format. Parents, thank you for being patient with us during the reopening period. If you have any questions about our changes, please contact the MS office. Even though we have several changes this year, we want to keep the school as normal as possible. As a staff, we are so excited to have our students back in the building. Even though things will be a little different, it will be a great year at Stockton Middle School. GO TIGERS!!

Attention MS Parents: Here are some keys changes that students will see this year at Stockton Middle School: 1) Building doors will open at 7:30. Students will report to their 1st-hour class (5th grade to homeroom) instead of going to the gym. Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in the classrooms. 2) Our MS offices have moved to the entrance of the hallway. This provides access to the office without having to enter the hallway. 3) Students will be required to wear a mask during transition times and times when social distancing cannot happen. 4) Due to students’ inability to share lockers, we will not be assigning lockers to students until school starts. Students will carry supplies from class to class. Students are encouraged to use backpacks. Once school begins, lockers will be assigned to students that require a locker. 5) Classrooms have been socially distanced. Table dividers are used when students are sharing small tables. 6) Water fountains are no longer functioning in the buildings. Students are encouraged to carry a water bottle. Water bottle fillers are located in all buildings. Classrooms will have bottled water for students that do not have a water bottle at the beginning of school. 7)Touch less sinks have been installed in all bathrooms. 8) Currently, lunches will be eaten in the classroom. Hot lunches will still be provided. On good weather days, students will have the opportunity to go outside and eat. 9) All classes will be using the Google Classroom platform. 10) Parent pickup at the end of school in the cafeteria will be in a carline format. Parents, thank you for being patient with us during the reopening period. If you have any questions about our changes, please contact the MS office. Even though we have several changes this year, we want to keep the school as normal as possible. As a staff, we are so excited to have our students back in the building. Even though things will be a little different, it will be a great year at Stockton Middle School. GO TIGERS!!

Reminder: Freshman Orientation is Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30pm. Meet your teachers. Meet your mentors. Have some pizza and win some prizes. Spread the word. We need all freshman and new students to attend. This event kicks off our new program for freshman called Fusion. Fusion is a year long mentoring and tutoring program designed to help students transition into high school.

Attention Vocational/Tech Students: Lamar Technical school is Hosting an open house for all students on August 20th from 3-6 pm. Each student is recommended to bring only one guest. Students with last names A-H will attend from 3-3:45. Students with last names I-Q will attend from 4-4:45. Students with last names R-Z will attend from 5-5:45. Masks will be required. Reminder: On August 25th, Votech students will report to Stockton High School and be at the high school all day. The Votech bus will transport students to Lamar beginning 8-26.

Attention Elementary Parents Registration for NEW students is currently happening at the Elementary this week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. Remember to bring proof of residency, birth certificate, and up to date shot records. If you have a KINDERGARTENER please make sure we have your up to date shot records with needed booters. Open House will be August 20th To better serve you we are asking families to try to come during designated hour by last name if possible. A-G = 4 to 5 H-M = 5 to 6 M-Z = 6 to 7 We are so excited to see all of you! #tigerstrong

7th and 8th grade - JH volleyball practice starts Aug 18th from 3:30-5:30 in the MS gym. Players must have an current physical and signed athletic handbook to practice. Practice schedules will be available at the first practice.

MS student registration is this week. All students need to register.

Freshman Orientation When: August 18th at 6:30 pm Where: Stockton High School Who: All Freshman and New Students What: Meeting the Teachers, Pep Rally, Scavenger Hunt, Meeting of Fusion Mentors, Pizza, T-Shirts, Door Prizes We encourage all freshman and new students to attend. Masks required. More information to come!

Our middle school office has a new phone extension. If you need to reach them, our current phone prompts are not working so please dial extension 275 to reach the middle school secretary. We are working to get this resolved.

Stockton is still looking for bus drivers for the 20-21 school year. Please contact Mike Kenney for details. mkenney@stockton.k12.mo.us You can also stop by the Superintendents office for details.