Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Bulldog Community,

Take the Popcorn Poll!
Unique Calendar Days of the Month.
Here's the lunch menu for the Month.
Check out Project Wisdom!
Bench Bad Behavior Campaign - NFHS - National Federation of State High School Associations
Check out the Bulldog Bests!
Note the upcoming Events on your calendars.
Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter.

Mrs. Hostetler

🌽 Popcorn is one of the oldest snacks—people were popping corn over 5,000 years ago!
💥 Popcorn pops because of water. Each kernel has a tiny drop of moisture inside that turns to steam and POW!
🔊 A popcorn kernel can pop at around 180–190°C (356–374°F).
🎬 Movie theaters sell more popcorn than any other snack.
🎨 Popcorn kernels come in many colors, but they all pop white or yellow.
🍿 Not all kernels pop—about 2–5% are “old maids” that never explode.
🧂 Popcorn was once eaten with milk and sugar like breakfast cereal!
🏈 Americans eat over 13 billion quarts of popcorn every year.
🌱 Popcorn is a whole grain, so it can be a healthy snack when not loaded with butter.
😄 Popcorn even has its own holiday: National Popcorn Day is January 19.

🎥 QUESTION 1: Best Popcorn Flavor

Voting ends in 6 days

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🏀 QUESTION 2: When Is Popcorn the Best?

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😋 QUESTION 3: How Do You Eat Your Popcorn?

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🤔 QUESTION 4: Important Question: Is popcorn. . . .

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👨‍👩‍👧 QUESTION 5 Who eats more popcorn?

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TARDY DETENTIONS - REMINDERS

With the new quarter, remember, tardies count starts over. Students are allowed four tardies before consequences are issued. Please review the consequences & standard of practice below.

Click here to see CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES.

Here are some fun ones!

January 19 – National Popcorn Day 🍿
January 20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day 🧀
January 21 – National Hugging Day (often adapted as Kind Words Day)
January 22 – National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day 🐱
January 23 – National Handwriting Day ✍️
January 24 – National Compliment Day 💬
January 25 – National Opposite Day 🔄
January 27 – National Chocolate Cake Day 🍰
January 28 – National LEGO® Day 🧱
January 29 – National Puzzle Day 🧩
January 30 – National Croissant Day 🥐
January 31 – National Backward Day ⏪

January: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones

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

Teachers will nominate students who make their school/classroom/community a better place; service. They will honor students who Demonstrate Gratitude this month.

Some thoughts for this week:

The weight of a person's anger drags him down. Anger can be a very heavy emotion, as Ben Sira reminds us. It can literally drag us down and keep us from realizing the height of our potential. So don't let your anger get the best of you. Instead, get in touch with what it is you're angry about and find a way to turn your anger into something healing, healthy, and positive.
Education is very important. It prepares you. You equip yourself to help others. It gives you the tools to compete. Remember, there are teachers and counselors today who are committed to helping you realize your fullest potential. The question is: Are you?
Every human being has challenges in his or her life – no exceptions. Challenges are something we all have in common, regardless of our differences. The question is: How do we deal with the challenges of life? Do we just lie down and give up or do we accept challenges as an opportunity to learn and to grow?
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long ... Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The fact that you realize you have made a mistake means you've already learned something. You've learned what not to do in the future. Today, take responsibility for the mistakes you've made in the past. Take a moment to think about them and what you learned from them.

The Bench Bad Behavior Campaign is a sportsmanship initiative used in high school athletics to address inappropriate conduct by players, coaches, and non-playing personnel on the bench during games.

It is commonly promoted through state activities associations and aligns with guidance from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

🎯 Purpose of the Campaign

The campaign aims to:

Reduce unsportsmanlike behavior from benches
Reinforce respect for officials, opponents, and the game
Emphasize that bench conduct directly impacts game flow and sportsmanship
Support officials in maintaining control and fairness

🚫 What Counts as “Bench Bad Behavior”?

Examples include:

Yelling at or questioning officials’ calls
Taunting opponents
Excessive complaining or gesturing
Standing, encroaching on the court, or distracting play
Coaches or players undermining authority

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Event Information

MAPS TESTING

Monday, January 19, 2026 8:00-10:00

NWEA Language Grade 7, 9, 10, & 12
NWEA Science Grade 11 & 8

When?

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, 08:00 AM

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MAPS TESTING

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:00-10:00

NWEA Math Grade 9
NWEA Reading Grade 8, 10, & 11
NWEA Science Grades 7 & 12

When?

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 08:00 AM

Event Information

JH Boys Basketball vs. Red Cloud

When?

Monday, Jan 19, 2026, 04:00 PM

Where?

Shelton High School, 9th St, Shelton, NE, USA

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HS Quiz Bowl at Silver Lake

When?

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 09:00 AM

Where?

Silver Lake Public Schools, NE, USA

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JH Girls Wrestling @ Wood River

When?

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 04:30 PM

Where?

Wood River Rural High School, West Wood River Road, Wood River, NE, USA

Event Information

Basketball vs. Southern Valley (HOME)

JV Boys @ 4:30 p.m.

Varsity Girls @ 6:00 p.m.

Varsity Boys @ 7:30 p.m.

When?

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, 04:30 PM

Where?

Shelton, NE, USA

Event Information

AAP - Early Dismissal

When?

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, 02:30 PM

Event Information

Sports Pictures JH Girls Wrestling & JH Boys Basketball

When?

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026, 02:30 PM

Event Information

MAPS TESTING - MAKE-UPS

When?

Friday, Jan 23, 2026, 08:00 AM

Event Information

HS Boys Wrestling at Thayer Central

When?

Friday, Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

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Girls Wrestling at Centennial

When?

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026, 09:30 AM

Event Information

JH Girls Wrestling @ Ord

When?

Monday, Jan 26, 2026, 04:30 PM

Event Information

JH Boys Basketball at Silver Lake (AWAY)

When?

Monday, Jan 26, 2026, 06:00 PM

Event Information

Basketball vs Overton (HOME)

When?

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026, 04:15 PM

Where?

Shelton High School, 9th St, Shelton, NE, USA

Event Information

AAP - Early Dismissal

When?

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026, 02:30 PM

Schools follow strict concussion protocols to protect students’ health and safety. Any student suspected of having a concussion is immediately removed from play or activity and evaluated by a qualified professional. Return-to-play or return-to-learn steps are gradual and closely monitored, ensuring students recover fully before resuming normal activities. These protocols help prevent long-term injury and promote a safe learning and athletic environment.

Shelton Concussion Protocol

DHHS Concussion Awareness Act

Nebraska Revised Statute 71-9104

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Nebraska SMART (Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring) is a free virtual tutoring program for K-12 students who attend any Nebraska school. Teacher education candidates from Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges remotely tutor students through an online tutoring platform.

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION!

https://www.nscs.edu/nebraskasmart

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

- Facilities Use: Weight Room & Gym

Contact Info

Shelton Public Schools

Principal: Mrs. Amy Hostetler

Main Office: 308-647-5459

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

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

Shelton Public Schools, 7-12

25/26 School Year Newsletter

Brief Message From the Principal

🎥 QUESTION 1: Best Popcorn Flavor

🏀 QUESTION 2: When Is Popcorn the Best?

😋 QUESTION 3: How Do You Eat Your Popcorn?

🤔 QUESTION 4: Important Question: Is popcorn. . . .

👨‍👩‍👧 QUESTION 5 Who eats more popcorn?

TARDY DETENTIONS - REMINDERS

January: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

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Academic Honor Roll - Qtr. 2 & Semester 1 Academic Honor Roll - Qtr. 2 & Semester 1

January 19– National Popcorn Day January 19– National Popcorn Day

🍿 POPCORN POLL! 🍿 🍿 POPCORN POLL! 🍿

🎥 QUESTION 1: Best Popcorn Flavor

🏀 QUESTION 2: When Is Popcorn the Best?

😋 QUESTION 3: How Do You Eat Your Popcorn?

🤔 QUESTION 4: Important Question: Is popcorn. . . .

👨‍👩‍👧 QUESTION 5 Who eats more popcorn?

⏰ Let's Talk about Tardies! ⏰ Let's Talk about Tardies!

TARDY DETENTIONS - REMINDERS

🤩Unique National Days in January 🤩Unique National Days in January

🌭 Lunch Menu for the Month 🌭 Lunch Menu for the Month

😎 Project Wisdom Messages 😎 Project Wisdom Messages

January: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones

Bad Bench Behavior Campaign Bad Bench Behavior Campaign

🐾 Some of Our Bulldog Bests! 🐾 Some of Our Bulldog Bests!

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City January 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Basketball vs. Arcadia-Loup City Jan. 13, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

Wrestling Invite at Shelton Jan. 17, 2026

📆 Upcoming Events 📆 Upcoming Events

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💡 REMINDERS 💡 REMINDERS

🧠 CONCUSSION PROTOCOLS IN SCHOOLS 🧠 CONCUSSION PROTOCOLS IN SCHOOLS

💡 NEBRASKA SMART TUTORING 💡 NEBRASKA SMART TUTORING

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