SC Standout Wyatt Mortenson is seen here with a portion of his many accolades earned in shooting sports. He was awarded 2021 Fall 5-Stand-Season High Overall National Champion; 2021 Spring High School Skeet-High Male, High Conference, High Overall; 2021 Scholastic Clay Target Program Champion: Sporting Clay Open Team, High Overall; Skeet Age Group Team, High Overall; Trap Open Class Team; Skeet Champion in class-Belt Buckle, donated by Earl Moses; 2021 National Skeet Shooting Association; South Dakota State Champion-High Overall; Perfect Score 50 out of 50. Wyatt said, “I love shooting sports and plan to continue to represent Stanley County and South Dakota.” While Wyatt has earned individual awards, his favorites are the medals he received as a team. Kudos to this top marksman!
Friday, November 19 is Enrichment Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Great opportunity to complete missing work as Monday, November 22 is midterm!

The StarBase program was in the 5th grade classrooms in October. This federally funded program engages students through hands-on experiments in (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The program has shown that students improve their attitudes and confidence in STEM.




Oral Interp Showcase 2021

CONGRATULATIONS to Buffalo Volleyball players Jordyn Sosa made the 2021 Big Dakota All Conference Team and to Taylee Stroup and Olivia Chase Honorable Mention. Photos courtesy of Campea Photography.



Mrs. Gloe's 2nd grade class is very excited, as they are participating in a Flat Stanley pen pal project with Staff Sargeant Jamie Myers. He is currently serving in the Army Reserves. Items were collected to send to Jamie, along with pictures of them with Flat Stanley.
Ruby Bonn is pictured with her winning poster from the River Cities Transit contest. Congrats Ruby!
Congratulations to our 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students!



As part of the elementary PBIS Program (Positive Behavior), the students are working hard on expected behavior. When the students follow the rules and have expected behavior they get to participate in quarterly celebrations. The 1st quarter celebration was a dance party.
Week 11 & 12 - SC Athletes of the Week were selected. Week 11 was Carlie O’Conner, senior volleyball player; and week 12 was Olivia Chase, junior volleyball player. Thank you to the South Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring the SC athletes of the week.
Penny War for Mrs. Walters

Week 10 – SC Athletes of the Week selected. Stran Scott, senior football player and Taylee Stroup, senior volleyball player have been selected as Stanley County Athletes of the Week. Thank you to the South Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring the SC athletes of the week.
The Veterans Day Program is Thursday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. and will be live streamed on Go Buffs Live at http://gobuffslive.com/
It is also available on You tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EqlZ8X3ids

Trooper Anderson & Drug Dog Visit 4th & 5th grades
https://www.stanleycounty.k12.sd.us/article/581671
Week 9 – SC Athletes of the Week were selected. Chase Hanson, junior football player and Gracie Olson, freshman cross country runner were selected as Stanley County Athletes of the Week. Thank you to the South Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring the SC athletes of the week.
Week 8 – SC Athletes of the Week were selected. Lathan Prince, senior football player and Carlie O’Connor, senior volleyball player were selected as Stanley County Athletes of the Week. Thank you to the South Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring the SC athletes of the week.
ACT test registration deadline is November 5 for the December 11 test.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Congratulations to Mr. Clayton Wahlstrom chosen October Elementary Staff Member of the Month! Mr. Wahlstrom always works hard and has the best interest of the students in mind. He strives to always improve his teaching techniques. The kids love P.E. with Mr. W. He has been a great team player and a great addition to our SC Staff.

Due to supply issues, the lunch menu has been changed. Below are the changes for November 3 and 4. Wednesday - Sloppy Joes on a Hamburger Bun, Cottage Cheese, Fruit & Salad Bar; Thursday - Chicken Alfredo, Frozen Peas, Garlic Bread, Fruit & Salad Bar.

Week 7 – SC Athletes of the Week were selected. Evan Nordstrom, senior football player and Jordyn Sosa, senior volleyball player were selected as Stanley County Athletes of the Week. Thank you to the South Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring the SC athletes of the week.
