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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Red Cross Blood Drive

  The next Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by FCCLA, will be held today, from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, at the Viking Center. Please put that on your calendar and help our students with scholarship money. Every day, hospitals provide lifesaving blood to patients in need.

Conference Art Fair

  The Conference Art Fair will be held in Essex on March 30^th-April 1^st. Public viewing will be held on Saturday, March 30^th, 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, March 31^st, 1:00-3:00 PM, and Monday, April 1^st, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Please come out and see what our students have accomplished.

Quiz Bowl

  Andrew Hammergran, Drake Johnson, Easton Hultman, and Roary Blair participated and won the conference quiz bowl held at Stanton on March 6^th. There were 5 teams that participated in double elimination format. Congratulations to this team of students.

Thank You Red Oak Express

  A big Thank You to the Red Oak Express for donating newspapers to the Middle School Language Arts classes. The students enjoyed reading the newspapers and learning about the different parts. They also enjoyed visiting with Tess Nelson from the Red Oak Express. She talked about the different jobs at a newspaper and had the students create headlines for fairy tales.

March Mayhem

Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30

  Join the fun with friends of all ages from near and far as teams are already registering for 3-on-3 basketball, Co-ed Volleyball, & dodge ball.  Gaming competitions will also be available from Fortnite to Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments.  If that isn't enough, there will also be a 5K run, 3-point shooting contest, slam dunk contest, Milk Challenge, and youth carnival.

  There are several ways to register your teams.

1. follow school's website link to the March Mayhem homepage here:

 http://www.stantonschools.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/News%20%26%20Events%7CMarch%20Mayhem

2. Stop by the Viking Center or high school to pick up printed forms.

3. Ask one of your friendly Stanton students (grades 9-12) to help you.

4. Email Mr. Grebin with your team's information: jgrebin@stantonschools.com

  If you have any questions at all, please call/text Mr. Grebin, 712-621-6954.

Fortnite Tournament

  This year’s entrepreneurship class will be hosting a Duos Fortnite tournament during this year’s March Mayhem on March 30^th at 10:00 AM. The cost will be $20 per team of two and registration will be available until 9:30 AM on March 30^th. The winning team will receive their entry fee back and championship t-shirts. To sign up or if you have questions, contact Andrew Hammargren (712-370-8614) or Drake Johnson (712-621-6654).

Junior Class Parent Meeting

  The Junior class parents will be having a meeting to discuss the Prom meal and how parents will be helping with the meal on April 3^rd at 7:00 PM in the high school library. All are invited to attend.

GUIDANCE.

Stanton Masonic Tarkio Lodge #645 A.F.& A.M. Scholarship Endowed Fund -March 21

This scholarship was established in 2018.  The scholarship shall be awarded to a graduating senior of Stanton Community Schools.  Applicants will submit a local scholarship application, and will include a written letter containing personal information and post-secondary education plans.  Based on: Integrity, citizenship, leadership, and participation in school, church, and community activities. Amount to be designated annually. The scholarship money will be available in August of the awarded year.

Stephanie (Peterson) and Christopher Stein Scholarship – April 1 -  Must be attending Iowa State University. Based on moral

character, attitude, leadership, activities in school, and community service.  Number of scholarships designated annually.  $500   

Ashley and Brooke Maley Memorial Scholarship – April 15 - Amount to be determined yearly. Open to all senior students.  Students may be pursuing any type of post-secondary education.

Sherie Goodemote Wistrom Memorial Scholarships–due April 15

- One $250 music or medical (nursing) related scholarship will be given.  In order to receive the scholarship you must be a graduating senior from Stanton Community High School, you will need to maintain a grade point average of 3.0 and be registered for college the following semester.

Darwin L. “Rosy” Rossander Memorial Scholarship–due April 15

-A scholarship has been established in memory of Darwin L. “Rosy” Rossander, a lifelong Stanton resident and community supporter. Youth, the activities youth were involved in, and the Stanton community were his passion.  He attended almost every Stanton school event and loved supporting the Vikings and Viqueens.  Rosy was a 4-H leader.  He led 4-H shooting sports and enjoyed helping youth improve their skills.  Through his American Legion activities he planned and organized numerous community service events and projects, including the veterans’ memorial that is on Main Street.  The scholarship will be given to a Stanton student with evaluation based on involvement including, but not limited to: athletics, 4-H, choir, and community service activities. 

ANOUNCEMENTS

Community Appreciation Supper

  Justin Miller has dedicated 5 years to the Stanton Viking Center and Stanton Community and we would like to send him off in style! Please join us on Saturday, March 16^th, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at the Stanton Community Room. Supper will be sandwiches with a variety of side dishes and bars and is FREE. If you are willing to donate a side, please drop off at the Stanton Community Building from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM on Saturday, March 16^th, or contact Jenna Ramsey or Barb Allen. If you cannot stay for supper, please stop by and tell Justin THANK YOU!

Prom Prep 2019

  There will be a Prom Prep on Wednesday, March 20^th, from 3:00-4:00 PM. Stop by the Viking Room at the Viking Center to get measured for your Tuxedo and get a price quote.

COMING EVENTS

Friday, 15^th            End of 3^rd Quarter

Monday, 18^th         No Early Dismissal

Tuesday, 19^th        7:00-Pops Concert

Thursday, 21^st       No School

                              8:00-8:00-Parent/Teacher Conference

Friday, 22^nd            No School

Monday, 25^th         2:05/2:15-Early Dismissal

Thursday, 28^th       4:30-Stanton/Griswold Track Meet at Griswold

Friday, 29^th            March Mayhem

Saturday, 30^th        March Mayhem