Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Bulldog Community,

'Twas the Last Two Weeks Before Christmas at Shelton
Holiday Family Fun Games
Shelton Bells (To the tune of Jingle Bells)
Take the Gingerbread House Poll!
Tardy Detentions for Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Unique Calendar Days of the Month.
Here's the lunch menu for the Month.
Check out Project Wisdom!
Check out the Bulldog Bests! (It was a SHORT week but with LOTS going on at SPS!)
Note the upcoming Events on your calendars.
Review the reminders in the final section of the newsletter.

Mrs. Hostetler

A short story - Enjoy!

How do you feel about making gingerbread houses?

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What’s the best part of building a gingerbread house?

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What candy MUST go on a gingerbread house?

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What kind of gingerbread house builder are you?

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If you could upgrade your gingerbread house, you would add

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What’s the hardest part of making a gingerbread house?

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What style of gingerbread house would you build?

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Your gingerbread house theme song would be…

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You would want whom on your gingerbread house building team?

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TARDY DETENTIONS - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

Some of you may have received an email from Mrs. Hostetler about accumulated tardies with assigned detentions to be served Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Failure to serve assigned detentions may mean a loss of privileges or other consequences. Be sure to check your emails and be sure to show up this week!

Click here to see CONSEQUENCES FOR TARDIES.

Here are some fun ones!

Dec 8 – National Brownie Day
Dec 10 – National Dewey Decimal System Day
Dec 12 – Gingerbread House Day
Dec 13 – National Cocoa Day
Dec 15 – National Cupcake Day
Dec 16 – National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
Dec 17 – National Maple Syrup Day
Dec 18 – National Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
Dec 19 – National Hard Candy Day
Dec 20 – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (usually the 3rd Friday of December)
Dec 21 – Crossword Puzzle Day
Dec 22 – National Cookie Exchange Day
Dec 24 – National Eggnog Day
Dec 25 – National Pumpkin Pie Day
Dec 26 – National Candy Cane Day
Dec 27 – National Fruitcake Day
Dec 28 – National Card Playing Day
Dec 29 – Tick Tock Day (reminder to finish your annual to-dos!)
Dec 30 – Bacon Day

Dec 31 – Make Up Your Mind Day

December: The Gift of Friendship

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:

One of the most important choices we ever make is choosing our friends. Good friends support us in being our best. Good friends encourage us to do the right thing. They help us through the bad times and celebrate with us during the good times.
The holidays are a special time for gift-giving. We pack the stores looking for the perfect gift for that special person in our lives. Sometimes we spend so much time, energy, and money on that "perfect" gift that we lose sight of the true spirit of giving. Sometimes, just a simple letter, poem, or card that expresses love or appreciation can be the very best gift of all. So don't let a lack of money or time stand in the way of giving the greatest gift of all – a gift of love. Remember: The best gifts are tied with heartstrings.
Peace on Earth means more than just peace between nations; it means peace between individuals like you and me. Each time we respect someone else's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, we create a little more peace in the world. So, as you move through this holiday season, ask yourself: Am I respecting the rights of others? Am I respecting their right to enjoy a peace-filled holiday? Remember, peace on Earth begins with you.

Lady Bulldogs also brought home some hardware from the York wrestling meet along with some supportive smiles!

Payton 5th

Emily 3rd

Grace 3rd

Congratulations on a great start to the season!

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestlers Bringing home some hardware as well from the Ravenna Meet

LaTavion 4th

Dominick 2nd

Demarion 4th

First meet in the books

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Excitement for both the boys and girls with basketball at home agains Franklin, December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Event Information

FFA District LDEs

When?

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 07:00 AM

Where?

Ansley Public School, Cameron Street, Ansley, NE, USA

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JH Boys Wrestling @ Central City

Central City
York Middle
Centura
Harvard
High Plains Community
Thayer Central
St. Paul
Cross County
Superior Junior/Senior
East Butler
Twin River
Sandy Creek Junior/Senior
Central Valley Public Schools
Nebraska Christian School
Riverside Public
Shelby-Rising City
Fullerton
Palmer Junior/Senior

When?

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 05:00 PM

Where?

Central City Public Schools, NE, USA

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JH Girls Basketball at Kenesaw

Girls will be dismissed at 1:46 p.m.

When?

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 03:00 PM

Where?

Kenesaw Public School, North 5th Avenue, Kenesaw, NE, USA

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School Board Committee Meeting on American Civics

When?

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 07:00 PM

Where?

Shelton Public Schools, NE, USA

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School Board Meeting

When?

Monday, Dec 8, 2025, 07:30 PM

Where?

Shelton Public Schools, NE, USA

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Basketball with Pleasanton (Home)

JV Boys @ 4:00 p.m.
HS Girls @ 5:30 p.m.
HS Boys @ 7:00 p.m.

When?

Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, 04:00 PM

Where?

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

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Academic Assistance Period

When?

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, 02:30 PM

Where?

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

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HS Boys Wrestling Triangular @ Southern Valley High School

Sedgwick, Southern Valley Schools, & Shelton

When?

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

Oxford, NE, USA

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Elementary Christmas Concert

Matinee Performance @ 2:00 p.m.
Evening Performance @ 6:30 p.m.

When?

Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, 02:00 PM

Where?

Shelton Public Schools, NE, USA

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HS Boys Wrestling @ Wood River

Amherst
Aquinas Catholic
Doniphan-Trumbull

Gibbon

Gothenburg

Grand Island Central Catholic

Hastings Catholic

Hershey

Kearney Catholic

Kenesaw

O'Neill

Ord

St. Paul

Superior

Sutton

Valentine

Wood River

When?

Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

Wood River Rural High School, NE, USA

Event Information

Basketball with Kenesaw (Home)

JV Boys @ 4:30 p.m.
HS Girls @ 6:00 p.m.
HS Boys @ 7:30 p.m.

When?

Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 04:30 PM

Where?

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

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HS Girls Wrestling @ Wood River

Alma
Aurora
Axtell Public
Centennial
Centura
Conestoga Cougars
Doniphan-Trumbull
Elgin Public - Pope John
Fillmore Central
Franklin
Fullerton
GI Northwest
Gibbon Public Schools
Grand Island Central Catholic
Grand Island Senior
Holdrege
Kenesaw
Lexington
Lincoln Southwest
Loomis Public Schools
Omaha Westside
Ravenna Public
Schuyler Community
Southern Valley Schools
St. Paul
Thayer Central

Wilcox-Hildreth
Wood River

When?

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

Wood River Rural High School, NE, USA

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Basketball with Wilcox-Hildreth (Home)

JV Boys @ 1:00 p.m.
HS Girls @ 2:30 p.m.
HS Boys @ 4:00 p.m.

When?

Saturday, Dec 13, 2025, 01:00 PM

Where?

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

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JH Girls Basketball at Giltner

When?

Monday, Dec 15, 2025, 04:00 PM

Where?

Giltner Public Schools, NE, USA

Event Information

HS Boys Wrestling Triangular @ Grand Island Central Catholic

Fullerton Public Schools
Grand Island Central Catholic

Shelton

When?

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 12:00 PM

Where?

Central Catholic Middle and High Schools, N Ruby Ave, Grand Island, NE, USA

Event Information

JH/HS Christmas Concert

When?

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, 06:30 PM

Where?

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

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Academic Assistance Period

When?

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, 02:30 PM

Where?

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

Event Information

Basketball vs. Lawrence-Nelson (Away)

JV Boys @ 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls @ 6:00 p.m.
HS Boys @ 7:30 p.m.

When?

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025, 05:00 PM

Where?

850 Nevada St, Nelson, NE, USA

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HS Girls Wrestling @ Gibbon

When?

Thursday, Dec 18, 2025, 05:00 PM

Where?

Gibbon High School, Court Street, Gibbon, NE, USA

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2nd Quarter Ends with 2:30 Dismissal

When?

Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 02:30 PM

Where?

Shelton Public Schools, NE, USA

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HS Boys Wrestling @ Sutherland

Rawlins County

Cozad

Ravenna

Hyannis

Perkins County

Pleasanton

Dundy County Stratton

Garden County Schools

Medicine Valley

South Platte

Wauneta-Palisade

Paxton

Anselmo-Merna

Central Valley

Mullen

North Platte St. Pats

Kimball

Bayard

Morrill

Maxwell

When?

Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

Sutherland Public School, Walnut Street, Sutherland, NE, USA

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Basketball vs. Red Cloud (Away)

JV Boys @ 4:30 p.m.
HS Girls @ 6:00 p.m.
HS Boys @ 7:30 p.m.

When?

Friday, Dec 19, 2025, 04:30 PM

Where?

Red Cloud Community Schools, NE, USA

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HS Girls Wrestling @ Cambridge

Adams Central

Alma

Axtell

Brady

Cambridge

Elm Creek

Franklin

Harvard

Hi-Line Bulls Co-Op

Kenesaw

Loomis

Madison

Norton Community

Oberlin-Decatur Community

Overton

Perkins County

Sandhills Valley CO-OP

Southern Valley

Southwest

St. Paul

Sutherland

Wilcox-Hildreth

Wauneta-Palisade

West Holt

When?

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

Cambridge Public Schools, NE, USA

Event Information

HS Boys Wrestling @ Cambridge

Alma

Arapahoe,

Axtell

Bayard

Bertrand

Brady

Cambridge

Dundy County Stratton

Elm Creek

Franklin

Harvard

Hi-Line Bulls Co-Op

Hitchcock County

Hoxie

Kenesaw

Lawrence Nelson

Loomis

Madison

Norton Community

Oberlin-Decatur Community

Overton

Sandhills Valley CO-OP

South Loup - Callaway Public Schools

Southwest

St. Mary’s Catholic

St. Paul

Twin Loup

Wilcox-Hildreth

Yuma

When?

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Where?

Cambridge Public Schools, NE, USA

Event Information

Basketball vs. High Plains @ Polk (Away)

JV Boys @ 5:00 p.m.
HS Girls @ 6:00 p.m.
HS Boys @ 7:30 p.m.

When?

Monday, Dec 22, 2025, 05:00 PM

Where?

High Plains Community School, South Pine Street, Polk, NE, USA

Event Information

NSAA Moratorium

Moratorium Rule - NSAA December 24-28, 2025

No Activities are to be held.

When?

Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025, 07:00 AM

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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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

Brief Message From the Principal

🎄'Twas the Last Two Weeks Before Christmas at Shelton🎁 🎄'Twas the Last Two Weeks Before Christmas at Shelton🎁

Holiday Family Fun Games Holiday Family Fun Games

🎵 Shelton Jingle Bells 🎵 (To the tune of “Jingle Bells”) 🎵 Shelton Jingle Bells 🎵 (To the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

🍬🏠 Gingerbread House Poll! 🍬🏠 Gingerbread House Poll!

How do you feel about making gingerbread houses?

What’s the best part of building a gingerbread house?

What candy MUST go on a gingerbread house?

What kind of gingerbread house builder are you?

If you could upgrade your gingerbread house, you would add

What’s the hardest part of making a gingerbread house?

What style of gingerbread house would you build?

Your gingerbread house theme song would be…

You would want whom on your gingerbread house building team?

What should happen to the gingerbread houses after judging?

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

TARDY DETENTIONS - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

🤩Unique National Days in December 🤩Unique National Days in December

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

😎 Project Wisdom Messages 😎 Project Wisdom Messages

December: The Gift of Friendship

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

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Girls Wrestling @ York Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Boys Wrestling @ Ravenna Friday, December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

Basketball vs. Franklin December 5, 2025

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