SHS Student Wildcat Roar

Fundraiser: NHS Bundt Cake Sales

Monday, February 9 - LATE START FOR STUDENTS

Eligibility List Runs: Attendance, Grades / Tardy Report Runs

9:45 am - Doors unlock for students

9:52 am - Classes Start

6:00 pm - JVG/JVB Basketball @Glasgow (Bus leaves @5:15 pm / Admin: J. Gochenour)

Tuesday, February 10

7:45 am - NHS Meeting @Mrs. Crews's office

5:00 pm - JVG/JVB/VG/VB Basketball @New Franklin (Bus: 3:40 pm/Admin: T. Lorenz/J. Gochenour)

Wednesday, February 11
7:30 am - FBLA Meeting @Mrs. Shaw's room

11:45 am - FFA Officer Meeting
4:30 pm - JH/HS Scholar Bowl v. Sturgeon @Library
6:00 pm - FFA Member/Parent Meeting
6:30 pm - FFA Alumni Parent Meeting: Baked Potato Supper Planning

Thursday, February 12

5:30 pm - Senior Trip Meeting
6:00 pm - FTA Activity

Friday, February 13
5:00 pm - JVB/VG/VB Basketball @Cairo (Bus: 3:20 pm / Admin: T. Lorenz & J. Gochenour)
7:00 pm - JH Dance @Cafeteria

Slater HS Senior and SCCC Culinary Student Conner Reeves competed in the Central District Culinary Contest in Columbia, MO on Friday, February 6th - where he finished 3rd place overall.

Way to go, Conner!

There will be a late start for students on Monday, February 9, 2026 so that teachers can participate in professional development. See below for the late start protocol.

HS Wildcats, I missed you last week.

I was in the Bootheel with my family after the death of my sweet Grandma, and I'm so thankful for the faculty and staff that stepped in to keep things rolling along here so that I could be with my family at that time.

I'm back in town now and I'm hopeful that the sicky-ickies are behind us. I am looking forward to seeing you all in the morning (doors unlock at 9:45) and I'll try to make up for lost time with an EPIC morning joke.

Dear Parents, Staff and Students

We want to take a moment to let you know that we are seeing an increase in illness within our school community. Keeping everyone healthy is a shared effort, and we appreciate your help in reducing the spread of sickness.

If you are feeling unwell, especially if you have symptoms such as fever, vomiting, sore throat, coughing, or flu-like symptoms please stay home and take the time you need to recover. Coming to school while sick can make it harder for others to stay healthy.

We also encourage everyone to continue practicing good health habits, including:

Washing hands frequently with soap and water
Covering coughs and sneezes
Avoiding close contact when possible if you’re not feeling well

Thank you for helping us keep our school a healthy and safe place to learn and work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school health office.

Take care and stay well,
Crystal Wiseman
Slater District Nurse
660-529-2278 ext 102

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

Wildcat fans! Baseball season is almost here, and our Team Store is open! ⚾️ Every item you purchase sends $5 straight back to our Baseball team.

Our SHS baseball team appreciates your support!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SLA26bsb1

We’re back with another episode! In Issue #16, we break down recent basketball games, introduce our Courtwarming Queen and King candidates, chat with Boys Head Coach Joey Gochenour, and debut our brand-new segment, “Today in Sports,” highlighting big moments from the sports world.

https://youtu.be/ruXb1elAJJk

If there is a Late Start called for weather or road conditions, please refer to the graphic above for times that the doors will unlock and classes will start. In the event of a Late Start (not already on the calendar), Saline County Career Center students will not travel to SCCC.

In the event that we cannot be in session for school, Dr. Lorenz may decide to use an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) day. Doing so 'counts' as a day in session that we do not have to make up. We have a limited number of these days to use and we make every attempt to prepare staff and students ahead of time.

When there is a change to the published school calendar (Late Start (above), Snow Day, AMI Day, Early Dismissal), we publish information via the following:

School Website: slaterschools.net
Text Alerts
TeacherEase notification (email)
Social Media: FaceBook, X, Instagram
KMMO: radio, kmmo.com

Here's what AMI looks like at the High School -

HS AMI Preparation & Expectations:
Typically, at the HS level, AMI looks like Google Classroom assignments that the students access and turn in. Teachers will talk this over with students, informing them of the expectation (Participation/completion = attendance for the day) and determine what students may not have access to internet. If a student says that he/she does not have internet access at home, I have encourage a worksheet if a comparable one is available, a print out of the assignment, or the teacher may extend the deadline to allow the student time to complete the assignment. Time to plan comes into play, as well.

Typical AMI day assignments at the HS level, utilize Google Classroom. We're looking for work that the students can complete from home and turn in for both attendance and participation.
The work for one class period should take 15-20 minutes for a student to complete.
When we return, teachers will let Mindy know what students did not complete work by the end of our first day back. This information will be used to record attendance information.

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.

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.

Harassment/Discrimination
Annoying or attacking a student or group of students or other personnel (e.g. threats of violence or defamation of a person's race, religion, gender, ethnic origin, or other personal characteristics), which creates an intimidating or hostile educational or work environment.
1. 3 hour detention
2. 1-3 days Transition
3. Up to 10 days of OSS and possible long-term suspension

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!

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.

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.