SHS Student Wildcat Roar

Fundraiser: Class of 2029 - Candles & Flower Seeds

State FBLA Convention: Sunday-Tuesday
State FFA Convention: Wednesday-Friday

Monday, April 13

9:00 am - Admin Meeting
11:00 am - Sophomores & Juniors (not currently attending) SCCC Interest Meeting @Mr. Duncan's room

2:45 pm - Baseball dismissed
5:00 pm - Baseball @Concordia (Bus leaves @3:00 pm/Admin: J. Gochenour)

Tuesday, April 14

9:00 am - Golf @Moberly (Van leaves @7:15 am)
1:30 pm - HS Track dismissed
3:10 pm - HS EOC Training & Building Level meeting @K. Duncan's room
2:45 pm - HS Track @Salisbury (Bus leaves @2:45 pm)

6:00 pm - FFA State Convention Dinner

Wednesday, April 15

9:00 am - HS Golf @Marceline (Van leaves @7:15 am)
3:10 pm - Elementary Building Level meeting

Thursday, April 16

5:00 pm - Baseball v. Pilot Grove (Gate: K. Kipping/Admin: J. Clements)

Friday, April 17

Saturday, April 18
TBA - District Scholar Bowl @

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Junior/Senior Prom @Gym

CURRENT SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE CAREER CENTER FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR: We will have a meeting on Monday, April 13 at 11:00 am in Mr. Duncan's room.

Having Dutchman's Brew on site last week was wonderful. I don't know if it's in the stars for them to return to campus or not, but...

• Students may visit the coffee truck before school or during lunch. At no point in the day should they not be in class to be at the coffee truck. Don't ask.

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.

This week's HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHT is:

• 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.

  
  

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

Ms. Mindy and I hear some kooky things.

Here are some Attendance details I want to shed some light on:

• We track attendance by the hour.
• If you're here for 4+ consecutive hours, you can attend that evening's activities, if you're in good standing.
• Being here for 4 consecutive hours does NOT change your attendance code to all-day present.
• You must have parent permission to leave/sign out, even if you're 18.
• Not being where you're supposed to be (class, aiding location, etc.) results in a Truancy referral.

Students should not paint their chromebooks or put stickers on their machines. If you want to personalize yours, buy a case and personalize it. Chromebooks are still property of the school.

If your machine is painted, clean it off.

We are having issues again with students showing up for hot lunch that weren't signed up for lunch. We talked about it in October, but let's recap:

• 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.

DANCES AND SOCIAL EVENTS

1. All Slater High School students and their dates are invited to attend high school dances.

2. Dates must be in the ninth grade or above. Dates that are not members of Slater High School must be registered in advance and must be approved by the Building Principal.

3. All dance attendees must be under the age of 21.

4. Junior – Senior Prom is open to members of the Junior and Senior classes and their dates. Dates that are not members of Slater High School Junior – Senior classes will be charged an admission fee and must be registered in advance.

5. To attend Homecoming/Courtwarming dances, students must have a 90% or better attendance rate two weeks prior to the event. Students attending Prom must have a 90% or better attendance rate by February 1 of the current school year to be eligible. Students achieving this prior to the event may be eligible to attend.

Who would think Prom will be here before we know it?!

The Junior Class Prom Committee met today and has been hard at work planning a magical night for our students!

This year’s theme is Mamma Mia and they’ve created an Amazon Wish List with items to help bring their vision to life.

If you’d like to support the Junior Class and help make Prom unforgettable, please consider purchasing an item from the list. All items will be shipped directly to the school for the event.

View and purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/reg.../gl/guest-view/2HPAIWPDH9NU9...

Please feel free to share this post and tag others who may want to help. Your support is truly appreciated!

In this week's edition, we bring you the Wildcat Sideline Scoop in an ESPN-style broadcast, covering iconic moments from College Gameday, Fastest 3 Minutes, and First Take. Make sure to check out this special edition, and look out for more to come from the purple and gold!

https://youtu.be/djb3qZK3IBs

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

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.

UPDATED SCHEDULE:
The weight room will be open for all HS students on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30.

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.

Congratulations to our 2026/27 Head Softball Coach, Mr. Jason McKinney!

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

1. Read your emails

2. Read the newsletters

3. Compliance with Cell phone law

4. No hats/hoods in the building

5. No students sitting/laying on the floor

6. Don’t go into a classroom that you're not assigned to

7. No food in the classrooms after breakfast

8. Drinks need leak-proof (screw-on) lids

1. 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:

1. Administrator Warning

2. Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular events

3. 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.

Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298