
Spring Break is Monday 3/27 - Friday 3/31. Classes will resume on Monday 4/3.

On Wednesday, March 15th Stanton will host its first quarterly art night from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the Art room. Third quarter students have been working hard preparing displays showcasing talented students from all Stanton grade levels. Every third quarter student will have at least one piece on display.

SMS drama club presents: The Jungle Book. Friday, March 17 at 7:00pm and Saturday, March 18 7:00pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. Don't miss out! https://5il.co/1ql9n

Friday 3/10/23 is an Elementary Instructional Improvement Day. Elementary students do NOT have school but high school and middle school students DO attend school. https://5il.co/1ijwr

**REMINDER** 2022-2023 Yearbooks are on sale NOW until Monday, March 13th. Click the link to order! https://ripchoprepay.simplephoto.com/prepay/46318370?code=stanton23

**ATTENTION** The Spring Sports parent/athlete meeting for Wednesday 2/15 at RHS has been cancelled. There is NO Spring Sports meeting due to a power outage.

There is a Spring Sports parent/athlete meeting Wednesday, February 15 7:00pm at RHS. All students interested in spring sports must attend.

Congratulations 7th grade girls basketball for placing 2nd in the Suburban League Middle School tournament. Way to go girls!! https://5il.co/1ortg

KeyMaker award nominations will be accepted until April 7, 2023. The award is to recognize Kent City School employees and volunteers that have been KeyMakers, those who open doors for students. Please click the link for more information. https://5il.co/1oiwk

2022-2023 SMS yearbooks are on sale now! Yearbooks can be purchased online at the below link and are $26. Enter the password stanton23 to get started. Yearbooks will be on sale until 3/13/23, order now!
http://www.ripchostudio.com/yearbooks

Thursday February 2 is 8th grade Open House for the class of 2027 at RHS. Open House begins at 7:00pm. Click the link for further information. https://www.kentschools.net/o/trhs/article/964465

**Important Reminder** Friday 2/3/23 and Friday 3/10/23 are Elementary Instructional Improvement Days. Elementary students do NOT have school on these days but high school and middle school students DO attend school. https://5il.co/1ijwr

**Reminder** There is no school on Monday, January 16.

Musical tryouts will be Tuesday 1/17 and Wednesday 1/18 from after school until 4:00pm in P253. https://5il.co/1mw7z

KPR is offering youth basketball, lacrosse, track and field. Click the link for more details. https://5il.co/1mban

**Reminder** Thursday 12/22 is an early release day, SMS will release students at approximately 12:20. Winter Break is Friday 12/23/22 - Friday 1/6/23. School resumes on Monday 1/9/23. Please remember to charge chromebooks and bring them back to school after break!

Please review the below flier for guidance on when to keep your student out of school and when they can return after being ill. Students may attend school with minor cold symptoms, but please keep them home if their symptoms will interfere with their ability to participate in class. https://5il.co/1m1ol

Kent Parks and Rec offers a wide variety of sports and activities. Click the link for more that are coming up in 2023! https://5il.co/1lsgy

The SMS Talent Show is Friday 12/2 at 6:30pm in the Auditeria! Click the link for more information: https://5il.co/1lba4.

Monday 11/21/22, Friday 2/3/23, Friday 3/10/23 are all Elementary Instructional Improvement Days. Elementary students do NOT have school on these days but high school and middle school students DO attend school. https://5il.co/1ijwr