SHS Student Wildcat Roar

FUNDRAISING: SOPHOMORE CLASS - COURTWARMING SHIRTS

Monday, January 5

NO SCHOOL - TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY
8:00 am - First Semester Grades DUE

Tuesday, January 6

CLASSES RESUME
7:45 am - FFA Greenhand Conference @Sedalia
5:00 pm - JVB/VG/VB Basketball v. Smithton (Gate: Duncan / Admin: Clements)

Wednesday, January 7

YOU OK TODAY? - wear your Mental Health Assoc. shirt & Jeans
7:30 am - JH Student Council meeting @Ms. Reeter's room

Thursday, January 8

11:45 am - FFA Officer Meeting @Ag Room
6:00 pm - JVG/JVB Basketball @Marshall

Friday, January 9

8:00 am - ASVAB Testing for Juniors @Cafeteria
5:00 pm - VG/VB Basketball @Sacred Heart

Class of 2029

Student Name: Alynna Boggs
Staff Member: Ms. Key

Nominating Statement: Alynna is someone that always cares for others. She makes sure everyone feels welcomed and comfortable, no matter how she feels.

Class of 2028

Student Name: Kira Kennedy

Staff Member: Mr. Brayman

Nominating Statement: Kira is very caring and is always trying to make someone laugh and put a smile on their face if they're having a rough day.

Class of 2027
Student Name: Jourden Johnson
Staff Member: Ms. Sample
Nominating Statement: "Because you had a bad day, you're taking one down, you sing a sad song, just to turn it around, You say you don't know, you tell me don't lie, you work at a smile, and you go for a ride, you had a bad day, the camera don't lie, you're coming back down, and you really don't mind." Thanks for always staying postive and making me smile!

Class of 2026
Student Name: Conner Reeves

Staff Member: Mr. Meyer

Nominating Statement: Conner asks every single day how I am doing when he gets to my class from the Career Center. He genuinely cares what I have to say and tries his best to make it better if it has been a rough day. It is always great to see and hear how much our students care about us. Keep being and awesome person, Conner! - Mr. Meyer

Heads up: I have directed teachers to keep HS students in their assigned classrooms during class time. This applies to Traditional Students, Aides, and Dual Credit students.

If you need to use the restroom, do so between classes, or after checking in with your classroom teacher and getting permission before class.

To recap:

Students should not be out of the classrooms. Students should not be in classrooms that they are not rostered to. They are not to leave their aiding/dual credit room early.

Big Smiles Mobile Dentist will be here on 01/06/2026, 01/07/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/09/2026. If you would like your student to see the dentist you may reach out to Crystal Wiseman or go to https://www.myschooldentist.com/AFSSMO_schsrm

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make our gym floor dedication night a success. We are currently preparing the plaque for display. If you notice any misspellings or anything that needs to be updated on the sponsor list, please let us know. You may contact Nicole Hill at 660-529-2278 ext. 100 or nhill@slaterschools.net.

On Thursday, December 18, HS students attended a presentation to discuss HS Tests: ASVAB, End of Course (EOC), iReady, and more.

The slides that were presented are below.

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Our streaming services with Hudl will can be accessed at:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/slater/organization/14160/slater-high-school

Fans can download the "Hudl Fan" app on their smartphones, search Slater High School, and watch the game that way as well.

Check out our new BSN basketball team shop! Support our 2025–26 basketball teams by grabbing some fresh Wildcat gear! Every purchase directly benefits our basketball program.

Thank you for supporting our teams!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SLt256acrb

Welcome back to the Wildcat Sideline Scoop! In this special Christmas Edition, we are joined by some special Christmas characters to recap what happened in basketball this past week. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/mqJ-GqVM7JE

The weight room will be open for all HS students on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:00.

See Mrs. Campbell if you have questions.

In compliance with Missouri Senate Bill 68 (1481), cell phone use for students is prohibited during regular school hours. Students violating the policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Electronic Devices (excluding calculators)
Students who are using electronic devices will be escorted to the office by a staff member.
1. Device may be picked up by the student at the end of the day in the office.
2. Parents will be required to pick up the device.
3. Parents will be required to pick up the device and a 60 minute student detention will be assigned.
4. Parents will be required to pick up the device and a 3 hour detention will be assigned.

*Any additional offenses may require confiscation of the device by administration.

Check out this month' s HS Counseling Corner Newsletter! More information for December can be found on the Slater HS Counseling Facebook page.

The Handbook Highlight is a recap of a handbook policy or entry that our Students/Adults need to be aware of.

If I'm taking the time to include it, it's something to pay attention to - either because I'm seeing that people aren't clear on it, people aren't complying with it, or I'm about to crack down on it.

HS Promotion (Board Policy IKE):

Class Standing

The following is included for quick reference of graduation requirements and a listing of courses offered at SHS. Students must earn 25 designated credits to graduate from SHS. Students must also meet other obligations such as attendance, discipline guidelines, and debts prior to being eligible for graduation. Credits for students transferring from a school that is on block scheduling are converted to a seven-hour schedule. Grade level or class designations are based on the following criteria:

Freshman Class (Grade 9) Completion of the 8th grade and promoted by the sending school.
Sophomore Class (Grade 10) Students must have earned 6 credits as a Freshman. If 6 credits or more are not earned, the student will be in jeopardy of not graduating with their peers.
Junior Class (Grade 11) Students must have accumulated 12 credits by the end of the Sophomore year. If 12 credits or more are not earned, the student will be in jeopardy of not graduating with their peers.
Senior Class (Grade 12) Students must have accumulated 18 credits by the end of their Junior year. If 18 or more credits are not earned, the student will be in jeopardy of not graduating with their peers.

**Board Policy IKE Update: **

For the purposes of class standing, students at Slater High School will be assigned class status based on the number of credits earned as of the first day of school for each school year.

Freshmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .promotion from eighth grade

Sophomores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 credits

Juniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 credits

Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 or more credits

HS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

*Total number or units required – 25 credits

4 Communication Arts

3 Social Studies

3 Science

3 Mathematics

+ 1 Additional Credit *

1 Fine Art

1 Practical Art

1 Physical Education

.5 Health

.5 Personal Finance

5 Electives

*Additional credit must be in a core area (Science, Math, Comm. Arts, or Social Studies, including Dual Credit/ITV Offerings).

**See also: Life Academy

ATTENDANCE MEASURES
The following measures may be utilized throughout the school year: reminder letters/emails, hotline call(s) may be placed, outside agencies (law enforcement, juvenile office) may be contacted.

Students whose cumulative attendance falls between 80-90% as of May 1st will be required to attend one week of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.
Students whose cumulative attendance falls below 80% as of May 1st will be required to attend two weeks of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet all district graduation requirements per BOE policy IKF to graduate. Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability(ies) may be determined according to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must be in good standing and have no outstanding balance on school accounts to participate in graduation or promotion ceremonies.

What staff member deserves a shout out?

Take a minute to let me know all about it by filling out THIS FORM.

Students, Parents, and Staff can give a shout out to any Slater Schools employee! We'll make sure they receive a copy of it and will look for ways to share them with you throughout the year as well.

Let's get to bragging about all the good people around here!

Check out the Handbook Highlight for full details about the Dress Code, but let's be clear and on the same page about a few things:

You have to wear shoes to school. Shoes have HARD SOLES. Soft-soled slippers are not shoes.
Don't wear clothing to school that has beer or tobacco logos or references on it.
You are to be covered arm-pit to arm-pit and half-way down your leg. No exposed stomachs or sternums.

Recap from 10/30 Assembly:

EVERY HS student qualifies for FREE Breakfast & Lunch. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am - 7:54 am. Pick up your tray in the Kitchen and give your PIN to Mrs. Gregg in the Cafeteria. While you're welcome to eat it in the Cafeteria, most HS students take their food to the First Hour class.
All Breakfast food (from the Cafeteria or something you bring in from outside) needs to be cleaned up and put away by 8:00 am.
Everyone who wants to eat will be fed - breakfast or lunch - but we've been having some issues with our Lunch numbers...If you know that you're going to eat School Lunch that day, please let your First Hour Teacher know when they take attendance each day. If your plans changed or you changed your mind and you'll be eating school lunch, hang back in the line and let those who put their name on this list go through the line first.

New information:

I recently learned that several HS students are carrying their Lunch Cards around in their mouth. (Ewww!) Mrs. Gregg usually has to hold the cards to scan them, and she's having to handle them straight out of your mouth. (Ewww!) DO NOT PUT YOUR LUNCH CARDS IN YOUR MOUTH, and ABSOLUTELY DO NOT ASK MRS. GREGG TO HANDLE A SLOBBERY CARD.
If your lunch card has to be replaced because you've chewed on it, you will have to pay for the replacement cost. Other reasons you'd have to pay for your own replacement: Lost cards, damaged cards due to inappropriate use, and shenanigans.

Let's revisit the Universal Rules I outlined on the first day of school:

Universal Rules

Read your emails
Read the newsletters
Compliance with Cell phone law
No hats/hoods in the building
No students sitting/laying on the floor
Don’t go into a classroom that you're not assigned to
No food in the classrooms after breakfast
Drinks need leak-proof (screw-on) lids

Teachers can say no drinks in their classroom

9. Students don’t line up at the door before the bell. They are dismissed by teachers

These rules apply in EVERY classroom. EVERY hour. EVERY day.

Highlights from Friday morning's Rules Recap:

No food in the classrooms after 8:00 am.
Drinks must have a screw-top/spill-proof lid.
Teachers can say no drinks in their rooms.
If you're leaving the classroom during class, your phone stays in the room with the teacher
Open Lunch is a privilege, not a right. Recklessness in the parking lot, street, etc. will result in revoking of Open Lunch.
Do not go into a classroom that you're not assigned to.

If you know that you won't be at school on a certain day for an appointment, meeting, etc. - besides telling your teachers (which is great!) - please let Ms. Mindy know.

You can do so by emailing her at mwiseman@slaterschools.net.

Parents can call Ms. Mindy at 660-529-2278, ext. 107.

Please note the policy for Unsportsmanlike Actions at an extra-curricular activity:

Administrator Warning
Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular events
365 day suspension from all District extracurricular activities

Due to liability concerns from our insurance company, pets are not permitted on school property, including the Sports Complex.

This excludes service animals and classroom/curricular animals, pre approved by a Building Principal.

Students must be in good standing to participate in extracurricular events/activities. (This includes attending those events as a spectator.)

Students must be in attendance at school for four consecutive hours on the day of the event to be able to play in or attend an extracurricular event/activity.

HS students aren't to watch Netflix - or other video platforms - in classrooms, even if you're done with your work. You should have enough to do in each hour that you don't have time to pull it up, and if you do complete something early, you can utilize our Library and check out a book or work on a curricular assignment for another class.

HS students, remember that you can get FREE breakfast AND lunch every day (see menus below)!

To get free breakfast, just go through the kitchen to get your tray (you can put what you don't want in the share bins for other students), then enter your PIN with the adult past the salad bar station in the cafeteria.

To get free lunch, go through the kitchen for the hot lunch option or the salad bar line in the cafeteria. Make sure to get a drink from the cooler and give your PIN number to the adult at the counter.

You can get extras, grab & go snacks, or food from the warmer as well, but you have to have money on your lunch account for that. You can add money to account in several ways:

On the TeacherEase app (Parent Portal side)
Bring Ms. Mindy money/check in the HS office
Bring a credit/debit card for Ms. Mindy to run for the specified amount in the HS office

Bon Appetit, Wildcats!

Reminder for Saline County Career Center (SCCC) students:

The van leaves at 7:25 am
If the temperature/weather results in a school cancelation or late start for Slater HS, SCCC students will NOT travel, even if Marshall is in session.
If Slater is in session, but Marshall is not, SCCC students will report to Slater HS at or before 10:45 am.