STMS Staff

Good morning, everyone!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

First, I want to thank everyone who helped make Friday's PAWS Incentive Day a success. It was great to recognize so many students for their hard work during the first quarter. I also appreciate everyone who stayed behind and helped make the modified schedule run smoothly.

This week, we have our district's Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday morning. Thank you in advance for helping us recognize and honor those who have served our country. Please review the newsletter for the schedule and expectations for the morning.

As we continue through the second quarter, I encourage everyone to stay focused on providing meaningful learning opportunities for our students. The work you do each day makes a difference, and I appreciate your continued dedication to our students and school.

Thank you for everything you do! Let's have a great week, Blackcats!

Kyle Borror
Principal
Senn-Thomas Middle School

Monday

Tuesday

• veterans Day celebrations in the morning (Parade around 9:45am)

• No School - Veterans Day

Thursday

Friday

November 10: Dunklin Veteran's Day Celebration

November 11: No School - Veteran's Day

November 20: House Day

November 25 - 27 : No School - Thanksgiving Break

If you place a student in the hallway during class, your classroom door must remain open, and you are expected to check on the student frequently throughout the class period. Please make sure students are being appropriately supervised while outside your classroom.

On Tuesday, November 10, our district will be hosting its Veterans Day Celebration. Below is an overview of what to expect at STMS.

9:00–9:30 AM – Veterans Breakfast: Our NJHS and StuCo students will help welcome veterans to the STMS cafeteria for breakfast. Students who have a family member or loved one attending will be called out of class to enjoy breakfast with their veteran.

Approximately 9:30 AM – Parade Preparation: We will begin calling students outside to line up in front of the building.

9:45 AM – Veterans Day Parade: All STMS students and staff will line up outside to wave and show their appreciation as the veterans depart for the district celebration.

10:00 AM – District Veterans Day Assembly: Our STMS Choir will travel to Herculaneum High School to perform during the district assembly. Once the parade has passed, students will return to class, and our school day will continue as normal.

Students Attending with Veterans: Students who have a veteran guest participating in the district celebration may remain with their guest and return to STMS following the festivities.

We will also be making cards for veterans during Advisory and/or CAT Time leading up to the celebration. More information about this activity will be shared soon.

Please encourage students and yourself to invite the veterans to attend! Veterans planning to participate should complete the RSVP form below. If you have a quest coming, please let me know and we will work to get you coverage so you can have breakfast with them.

Thank you in advance for helping us make this a meaningful celebration for our veterans!

We are excited to announce that Senn-Thomas Middle School is now participating in Box Tops for Education! This is an easy way for families to help raise money for our school simply by purchasing participating products and scanning their receipts.

How to Get Started:

1. Download the Box Tops for Education app.

2. Search for and select Senn-Thomas Middle School.

3. Explore participating products.

4. Scan your receipts in the app to start earning money for STMS!

Every Box Top counts! Thank you for helping support our students and school community!

We have a couple of special celebrations coming up! On Friday, November 20, please join us as we celebrate Caitlin Butcher with a staff baby shower and enjoy some good food and fellowship during our Autumn Staff Potluck Lunch!

Be sure to check out the baby shower invitation for additional details. If you would like to purchase a gift or contribute to the potluck, please use the links below.

Caitlin's Baby Registry

Autumn Staff Potluck Sign-Up

We have relocated our teacher supplies out of the Counseling Center. Teacher supplies can now be found in Room A7 (outside the Counseling Center), in the black cabinet next to the copy machine.

If you need supplies for your students, please reach out to Kim, and she will have those supplies delivered to your classroom.

The HHS Life Skills class has started a button-making business! This is a great opportunity for their students to practice real-world skills while creating some fun products for our school community.

If you're interested in ordering buttons and supporting their students, check out their order page below!

Check Out the Button Shop

The district is looking for teachers interested in showcasing a lesson or unit they are particularly proud of from this school year!

During our May Professional Development meeting, staff will have the opportunity to share successful teaching strategies, engaging projects, and creative ideas through a gallery-style presentation at Herculaneum High School. The event will last approximately one hour, and lunch will be provided.

This is a great opportunity to celebrate the excellent things happening in our classrooms and learn from one another!

Interested in presenting? Please complete the form below by Friday, December 18, 2026.

Staff may use the form below to request that a student attend Study Hall. We will have 15 spots available each day, with students who have been signed up by a parent/guardian receiving priority.

Due to current interest, Study Hall will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from dismissal until 4:30 PM.

If you are an hourly staff member and clock in and out, please use this form to submit any needed time adjustments. If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly.