Shelton Public Schools, 7-12

1. PTC
2. Miniature Golf Survey
3. Menus for the Month
   
4. Check out Project Wisdom!
5. Homecoming Week
6. NAIA Information
7. NSAA Believers & Achievers
8. Note the upcoming Events on your calendars.
9. Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter

Mrs. Hostetler

This past weekend I spent some quality time with family by first attending a drive-in movie with our grandsons and then attending a wedding on Saturday!

Be sure always to make time for family, dancing, and always EAT THE CAKE!

Remember: Life is like mini golf—sometimes you just have to play through the obstacles! 🐾

Here are some fun ones:

• Sept. 21 – National Miniature Golf Day ⛳
• Sept. 23 – National Checkers Day
• Sept. 24 – National Punctuation Day❗
• Sept. 26 – National Pancake Day 🥞
• Sept. 27 – National Chocolate Milk Day 🥛
• Sept. 28 – National Good Neighbor Day 💙 — Recognize someone who helped another person.
• Sept. 29 – National Coffee Day ☕ .

What is Project Wisdom? Project Wisdom is a character education program where daily messages are broadcast every morning with an overall monthly theme.

Some quotes for this week:

• "We tend to give a lot of our attention to what's wrong and not enough to what's right. We see the glass as half empty instead of half full. Start looking for the good in yourself, in others, in school, and at home. Focus on what's right. You'll be surprised how much good news there really is."
  
  
• "Suggest what is right, oppose what is wrong; ... and if you are not popular, you will at least be respected; popularity lasts only a day, respect will [be passed on] to your children." (Thomas Haliburton)
  
  
• "Today, notice the time and energy spent on gossip and remember this: Next time someone wants to share some juicy gossip with you, put yourself in the shoes of the one being gossiped about."

Riley Jensen, Logan Eutsler, & Owen Johnson

Grace Dack, Shelby Melsa, & Amaya Morgan

To be recognized as a NSAA Believer & Achiever, students must first meet established criteria set by the Nebraska Activities Association. Individuals must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The grade point average is calculated through the second semester of the nominee's junior year.

Additionally, a requirement of this award is that the student must participate in an NSAA-sanctioned activity. Other components on the application include Community Involvement through volunteerism in community organizations, youth groups and programs during the applicant's high school career.

Lastly, students are required to complete a Citizenship Essay. This year's essay prompt was the following: "How would you personally define leadership, and in what ways has your participation in NSAA sports and/or activities equipped you to take on leadership roles in the next phases of your life?"

Once all criteria is met, students are given the opportunity to apply for this award, and schools are allowed to nominate up to four individuals per school. This year's recipients for Shelton are Owen Johnson, Olivia Cure, Sonja Warner, & Amaya Morgan.

The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is a national organization that governs college athletics at more than 250 mostly smaller colleges and universities across the United States. It provides opportunities for students to continue competing in sports while earning a college degree, with an emphasis on academics, character, leadership, and athletics.

NAIA is another pathway to college athletics in addition to NCAA. Students who are interested in playing a sport at an NAIA college should pay attention to their high school GPA, graduation requirements, and overall academic record.

Eligibility is based primarily on high school academic performance, although ACT scores, class rank, and dual-credit coursework can sometimes be a part of the determination.

For students considering playing college athletics at an NAIA school, they should create a PlayNAIA account, maintain a strong GPA, communicate with NAIA coaches, and make sure their eligibility is certified before beginning college competition.

For more information, visit the NAIA website here.

Additional Resources:

Student Checklist

Early Decision Freshman Requirements

NAIA College Bound Student-Athlete

Mrs. Hostetler & Maritza were the official "check in" for students and staff and assisted with photo identification of individuals prior to getting in line for their photos to be taken. This was a smooth process and with two stations, pictures for all K-12 students were done by 9:30 a.m.!

Parents, you should have received an email (They were sent the very next day!) with details about purchasing photos along with four pictures for you to choose from of your child/children. Remember, I believe you have until October 19th to make your selections for the yearbook/class composite. If you haven't made your selection by then, Baer will choose the best photo for you.

September 15, 2026

Mrs. Hostetler was recruited to join the team and drive one of the vans to Hildreth. Good thing she had Amaya as her co-pilot!

September 15, 2026

September 16, 2026

Shelton students were able to experience the award-winning musical that stole the hearts from around the world. Come From Away tells the incredible true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in a small Newfoundland town in the wake of 9/11--and the warm-hearted locals who welcomed them with open arms. Through stirring music, rich humor, and moving storytelling, this uplifting production celebrates the power of kindness and human connection in the face of tragedy. Funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable, Come From Away is a soaring tribute to generosity and the spirit of community that reminds us how compassion can bring light even to the darkest days.

September 17, 2026

September 17, 2026

*Pictures will post when available. :)

• Students are required to attend AAP when they are failing ONE or MORE classes.
• Chromebooks MUST be kept inside their school-issued cases!

Shelton Public Schools

Main Office: 308-647-5459

Email: ahostetler@sheltonbulldogs.org
Website: https://www.sheltonbulldogs.org/

Location: 210 9th Street, Shelton, Nebraska
Phone: (308) 647-5459