6:00 PM - 8:00 PM School Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM School Board Work Session
SUMMER STUDENT UNIVERSITY
Students and families, we are excited to announce we will be offering SCS Student University this summer! This program will be offered from Monday, June 6 - Thursday, June 30, 2022. The program will not be operating on Fridays.
There will be two sessions daily during SCS Student University. Students will have the option to participate in either the morning, afternoon, or attend for the full day. Lunch will also be provided. Session times are as follows:
Morning Session: 9:00-11:45
Lunch: 11:45-12:15
Afternoon Session: 12:15-3:00
The purpose of this 4 week program is to help students recover credits that are needed for high school graduation.
Students will also have the opportunity to take a new course through Apex, our virtual program. Students will only have the option to take Econ and Personal Finance as a new course. Students will be required to complete this course June 6-June 30, 2022.
Please complete the Staunton City Schools SCS Summer Student University form by May 6th. There is no cost to attend Summer School. Students will be provided breakfast, lunch and transportation.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lisa Warren, Summer School Administrator, 540-332-3926 or email at lwarren@staunton.k12.va.us
SHS NOW ACCEPTS ONLINE PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARD!!
Pay school fees online with Visa/Mastercard by clicking here, or from the Quick Links drop down menu, select Online School Payments. First time users need to create an account.
If you have questions, call 540-332-3926 or email Donna Argenbright at dargenbr@staunton.k12.va.us.
STRIVE
Staunton High School would like to recognize one staff member and one student per
grade level each week who are striving to succeed.
STRIVE stands for:
Safety first
Together we can
Respect always
Invest in your future
Visualize greatness
Elevate your mind
We are asking for nominations from both staff and students. You can nominate someone different each week. Staff can nominate a colleague and/or a student. Students can nominate an SHS staff member and/or a fellow student. Each week we will review the nominations and select one staff member and one student per grade level to recognize on the Friday announcements and present a T-shirt!
Please use this STRIVE Nomination Form to nominate someone each week!
Staunton High School Media
Welcome to our new site.
Here you will find all things yearbook and news from the SHS Mass Communications class.
Contact Donna Argenbright, dargenbr@staunton.k12.va.us
or Coach Tibbs, dtibbs@staunton.k12.va.us
For Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th and Rising 12th Grade Students:
Staunton City Schools cares about our students, families and our community health and wellness. As you know, there are several required vaccinations necessary for school attendance. For a complete required vaccination listing, please click Virginia Department of Health School and Day Care Minimum Immunization Requirements.
Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade.
* If you are 16 or older when you get your first dose you are not required to get a booster. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about this vaccine.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine - Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required for students entering the 7th grade. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 7th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent's or guardian's sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Meningococcal Disease: is a rare but serious disease that can cause meningitis and infections in the bloodstream. Meningococcal disease spreads when one person comes into contact with the saliva of an infected person, most often through coughing, sneezing, or kissing. It can infect otherwise healthy people and cause very serious, or even deadly infections. (CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or Tdap) - Effective A booster dose of the Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade.
Where to get vaccinated?
To schedule an appointment for the MedACWY vaccine and Tdap booster call
If you have specific questions about these requirements, please contact your child’s health provider or the school nurse at your child’s school.
To complete registration at your child’s school, please bring the following with you:
Kindergarten Registration Flyer - English
Kindergarten Registration Flyer - Spanish
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Staunton City Schools Preschool
Staunton City Schools is currently accepting applications for our preschool program for the 2022-23 school year for Staunton City residents who have children who will be 3 or 4 by September 30, 2022.
Staunton City Schools Preschool Programs are part of a new coordinated enrollment group called “Go2Grow:SAW”. Staunton City Schools, as part of this coordinated enrollment, uses a combination of federal, state and local dollars to provide full day preschool programming for young children ages 3-5.
Early Childhood programs are part of a coordinated enrollment group called Go2Grow: SAW. We use a combination of federal, state and local funds to provide services to young children (birth to five) who are at-risk for future school success.
Please use the link below to apply online:
go2grow.com/saw
For assistance with the online application please contact:
Deirdre Kellner, Go2Grow SAW Navigator at United Way
Office: 540-885-1229
Cell: 540-849-7617
Updates Regarding Health and Safety February 27, 2022
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On April 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issues an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on ARP Act ESSER III funds. The IFR was effective immediately and has the authority of law. The IFR requires that each LEA that receives ARP ESSER III funds must submit a plan that describes how it will use ARP Act ESSER III funds. Click Here to View the Plan for Staunton City Schools
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Parent Portal is now open for all students in grades K-12. Sign-up for Parent Portal is required for all parents who wish to modify their call system preferences regarding events throughout the year and schedule changes related to weather.
FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for children. It makes health care affordable for children of eligible families.
Visit the Staunton City Schools Health and Medical Services page for the latest health and medical information, as well as all of the Division's health and medical services/guidelines.
Staunton City Schools’ plan for fostering a culture of respect and acceptance.
Address 1301 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone (540) 332-3926
Fax (540) 332-3994