Satanta FCCLA members Gissell Rubio and Deacon Hockett were elected to district-level offices today!
Gissell is Kansas FCCLA District F Secretary
Deacon is Kansas FCCLA District F Vice-President of Finance
Congratulations to both!
Satanta Junior High 6th Grade Class Visits Haskell County Courthouse
Today, the Satanta Junior High 6th grade class had the exciting opportunity to tour the Haskell County Courthouse. During the visit, they engaged with representatives from various departments and spoke with department heads to learn about their titles and responsibilities.
The students also gained insight into the educational qualifications and steps required to become an elected official. It was a valuable experience that offered a closer look at the workings of local government and the roles that keep our communities running smoothly.
This educational field trip was made possible thanks to sponsors Joyce Apsley and Angelica Gallardo. The trip and tour were facilitated by school resource officer Tiffany Gasseling, whose efforts ensured the students had an informative and engaging experience.
January Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Joyce Apsley
Satanta Junior High math teacher and athletic director Joyce Apsley has been honored as the Satanta Jr./Sr. High School January Staff Member of the Month, as selected by faculty and staff. Mrs. Apsley is celebrated for her unwavering dedication to students' education and her exceptional commitment as an athletic director.
Colleagues describe her as "extremely dedicated" and commend her for going "above and beyond the call of duty representing our school as AD." One faculty member remarked, “Mrs. Apsley exemplifies our district’s vision statement: ‘Every student, every day, whatever it takes.’ She is always here, both in and out of the classroom.”
Mrs. Apsley is a true asset to not only our school but also our entire district.
Congratulations, Mrs. Apsley, and thank you for your outstanding service!
Yahaira Puerto, pictured here with Nick Leon and Victor Alvarado, was recently honored as the Haskell County Rotary Club's Student of the Month for December.
Puerto, a senior at Satanta Junior-Senior High School, is a well-rounded student excelling in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service. With a 3.9 GPA, she balances advanced coursework, including earning her Certified Nurse Assistant certification, with leadership roles such as National Honor Society President and Cheer Captain. Yahaira is a multi-sport athlete, earning all-league honors in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She also volunteers in our community and aspires to become a neonatal intensive care nurse. Her dedication and accomplishments make her an outstanding role model and deserving recipient of this honor.
Congratulations, Satanta Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll Students!
We are proud to celebrate the academic achievements of these students at Satanta Junior-Senior High School! Their hard work and dedication have earned them a place on the honor roll, showcasing their commitment to excellence and perseverance.
Go, Indians!
Congratulations to our SGS spelling bee participants! The top three spellers will represent SGS at the county bee. Grayson placed 1st (for the second year in a row); Marco placed 2nd; Natalie placed 3rd; and Hunter is the alternate.
The SPIAA league high school basketball tournament will be held at United Wireless Arena, which has a clear bag policy. Please make note of what bags are allowed in the arena.
USD 507 is accepting applications for preschool for the 2025-26 school year. Please complete this form if you have a student who is eligible for preschool next year. https://forms.gle/GNr2yZNJPy1zWi5L6
Admissions will be prioritized based on the following criteria:
4 year old at-risk or IEP students
Other 4 year olds
3 year old at-risk or IEP students
Other 3 year olds
Non-resident students
Preschool round-up will be held later this spring.
If you are having issues with logging into the PowerSchool parent portal on the app, please log into your account on a web browser (example Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari). It may be requesting you to reset your password, which you can only do on the website. You can access the site at https://usd507.powerschool.com/public/home.html. Please reach out to Katie Schmidt at kschmidt@usd507.org if you are still having issues.
Coming your way this Friday night . . .
Support a great cause and take home a treat or three!
Congratulations to the Satanta High School Scholars' Bowl team who placed second tonight at the SPIAA League Tournament at Pawnee Heights with a record of 9-2.
Pictured here are team members Noe Ramirez, Edgar Najera, Deacon Hockett, Lauren Dusin, and Jalynn Hockett.
Jalynn Hockett was named to the All-League team (for the second year in row) and Deacon Hockett and Lauren Dusin received all-league honorable mention designations.
Way to go, team!
High School Student of the Month:
Sophomore Mia Burrows has been recognized as the Student of the Month for Satanta High School. Her peers and teachers praised her exceptional leadership skills, positive attitude, and her new role as a referee at junior high games. Many highlighted her willingness to help others and her ability to inspire and uplift those around her. One comment from a peer summed it up perfectly: “I really respect what she’s doing.”
Junior High Student of the Month:
Sixth grader Macklin Alexander has been recognized as the Student of the Month for Satanta Junior High. Voters highlighted his kindness, positive attitude, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. He was also commended for his athletic effort, academic excellence, and responsibility. As one voter noted, “He cares deeply about what he is doing.”
SGS is pleased to announce our 2nd quarter honor roll. Great job, TRIBE members!
USD 507 would like to thank the Board of Education members who volunteer their time to serve our district!
All USD 507 stakeholders are invited to attend a site council meeting on January 17 to learn about our new Leader in Me program and accreditation action plan.
We fell just short of our goal of 27 total units tonight at the Satanta National Honor Society Blood Drive, but given the weather and a slow start to donor sign-ups, we're counting this drive a success!
Thanks to all those who came out to give the gift of life and to the awesome crew from the American Red Cross who ran an excellent drive today!
Mark you calendars now for our April 9 express drive.
USD 507 will have a late start tomorrow, January 10. Classes begin at 10 a.m. No morning preschool.
PowerSchool, our district’s Student Information System provider, has informed us of a nationwide data breach in their system. We have been working to gather additional information and will continue to do so. According to PowerSchool, there is no longer an active threat. However, it may have affected the data of our employees, students, and their families.We are taking steps internally to protect data security, including changing passwords and PowerSchool settings.
USD 507 is serious about protecting the security and privacy of all data. At this time, we are waiting for additional information from PowerSchool and guidance from state officials. We promise to do everything we can to learn more and will communicate directly with parents, guardians, and employees.
The SGS Spelling bee will be held on Tuesday, January 14, at 2:30 in the SGS gym.
Satanta High School FCA Breakfast: Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 a.m. in the concessions area!
