SHS Student Wildcat Roar
September 5, 2025
This month (starting the week of September 8), our students will take iReady assessments in reading and math. iReady is not a test you “study” for—it’s a tool that helps us see where each student is in their learning. The questions adjust as students answer, which gives us a clear picture of both strengths and areas that need support.
How we use the results:
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Teachers use the data to tailor lessons, making sure students get the right level of challenge.
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We track growth over the year to celebrate progress and spot areas where extra help might be needed.
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The information guides schoolwide decisions about instruction and resources.
Why it’s important to do your best:
These tests help us help you. The more accurate the results, the better we can support each student’s success. We ask that students give their best effort—slow down, stay focused, and take it seriously. This isn’t about grades; it’s about growth.
Together, we can make sure every Wildcat is set up for success—Every way. Every day. Every one.
You can read more about what iReady is and how it works HERE, or see the .pdf below.
Students can see their testing rooms HERE. It will be posted on classroom doors as well. The schedule will be posted in next week's newsletter.
The August Board of Education meeting was held on Tuesday, August 26.
You can check out the HS Board of Education report below to see what we've been up to!
Email from J Clem to HS students on August 26, 2025:
Good morning, Wildcats!
I was talking to Mrs. Stephens, our new food director, and learned that our HS breakfast participation numbers are lower than previous years. I talked to a few students this morning and may have uncovered why...
Myth: You have to eat breakfast in the cafeteria.
TRUTH: HS students do NOT have to eat in the cafeteria (you're welcome to, if you want to eat with a friend who has a different first hour class than you).
If you want to eat >FREE< breakfast, you'll go through the kitchen line to collect your tray and will come into the cafeteria to provide your PIN (Mrs. Greg and Ms. Irwin are usually who will enter that into the computer). You can then take your food to your first hour class (finish up by the 7:58 bell), or you can eat in the cafeteria. *
* the only exception is first hour PE - we're not bringing food into the gym. Please talk to Coach Falls about where to eat.
Menus are posted in the SHS STUDENT WILDCAT ROAR each week.
Lunch and breakfast are FREE for HS students. If you want seconds or something from the Grab & Go, you'll have to have money on your lunch account. You can add money to your account on the TeacherEase portal or by bringing money (cash or check) to Ms. Mindy in the HS Office.
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.
GOOD STANDING
To be considered a student in good standing, a student must not be in violation of the attendance policy, have outstanding discipline referrals OR appear on the current F list.
In order to participate in extracurricular events including (but not limited to): dances, field trips, school-sanctioned sports events; a student must be in good standing.
Students in grades 6-12 that are not in good standing will have closed lunch and be required to sign in daily in the cafeteria.
**The first list (Grades ONLY) will run on Monday, September 8.**
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.
Contact Info
Email: jclements@slaterschools.net
Website: slaterschools.net
Location: 515 Elm Street, Slater, MO, United States
Phone: 660-631-5298
Twitter: @SlaterPrincipal