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We are excited about the solar eclipse tomorrow, which will provide a great learning opportunity for our students! Staunton City Schools will continue to operate on a regular schedule and provide all students and staff with solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing. [Learn more](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKqqG2OdvfBBLaTBmU_uDbZsi6lO_GLv/view?usp=sharing).

Solar Eclipse Information for Families

Staunton City Schools is considering **K-5 Elementary and Middle School Art** curriculums and supporting resources for adoption which will be available for public review at the Staunton City Schools Central Office through **Monday, April 8, 2024**. Community members are welcome to come during office hours to look at the materials and leave written feedback.  If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 540-332-3920.

Elementary and Middle School Art Adoptions

Staunton City Schools (SCS) will host two speakers to share their personal journeys as part of the school division’s new drug awareness and prevention program. Both speakers will engage with middle and high school students, sharing their experiences, insights and lessons.

City Council Member Alice Woods will share her story of triumph over substance use disorder during four grade-level assemblies at Staunton High School on March 8.

On April 3rd, middle and high school students will hear from Julie Hofmans, who will travel from Louisville, Kentucky, to share the story of her son, [Wyatt](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001r-Jl3azfuGxpV71OCel7LJAHg2jLijThEJxY423IxARHlrH9v08f0FzSJOAIwWa7J1lM7FGIh7YFhwanJykr-1\_pge6-H1F8Qx-HzSyJD0NatrqQycYc2DfCpyAFJElGG4cSb37XpAw1gxaXkxYgA_lCb-LWGf-rDuLXDu6cMZ\_\_fM_zlAPj4w==\&c=xfnyglUrTA7iIfoAcLM4T1D9LFy-\_1AmE0EKVJZAAVNFsODaqjX6dw==\&ch=LmZLgEf1quudy646BbppB\_1se2S0t4eBjjXF8BjQK8x89LXwzcPl5w==). He tragically lost his life in 2020 after unknowingly taking a counterfeit Xanax poisoned with fentanyl. He was 23 years old.

[**Read more**](https://conta.cc/3uQcjaJ)**.**

city council member Alice Woods and Julie Hofmans, Wyatt's mom

Speakers to Share Personal Stories in SCS Drug Awareness Program

Storm Theatre presents SHREK the Musical. Performances will be March 15, 16, 17, 2024. General Admission tickets are $15 and Student tickets are $12. This is going to be an amazing show!

Staunton High School

Shrek the Musical

**Time**: 2-7 p.m.

**Date**: April 4, 2024

**Location**: Woodrow Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center, 365 Hornet Rd, Fishersville, VA 22939

**What**: An evening dedicated to providing resources to students with disabilities and their families as they prepare for life after high school—a collaborative effort between Augusta, Staunton and Waynesboro public schools and other regional partners.

An event for students with disabilities and their families, 2-7 p.m. April 4, 2024

Transition Fair

transition fair for students with disabilities and their families from 2-7 p.m. on April 4, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the application for preschool slots at Dixon Educational Center for the 2024-25 school year is now open!

Our experienced and dedicated staff offer a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on hands-on learning, ensuring that your child has an enriching experience with us and grows to their fullest potential as they prepare for kindergarten.

Don't miss this opportunity to give your child the best start on their educational journey! You can apply now to secure a spot for your child at Dixon Educational Center.

24-25 Preschool Application Open

All students in Bessie Weller Elementary School began a book reading of “J.D. and the Great Barber Battle” during literacy week at the end of October to support the critical role shared reading plays in developing fluency and comprehension skills. 

[Read more](https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Bessie-Weller-Takes-on-First-School-Wide-Book-Reading.html?soid=1134859382348\&aid=h5GSlH5-NpI).

Second-graders do a group reading of a chapter book with their teacher

Bessie Weller Does First School-Wide Book Reading, Promotes Early Career Exploration

The Storm Marching Band recently placed 2nd and won Best Music in Class A at the JMU Parade of Champions. Last month, they performed in the Blast in the Draft competition at Stuarts Draft High School and won 1st place overall in Class A, 1st place in music and visual, 2nd place in general effect, and 3rd in percussion and color guard.

Congratulations to all who had a hand in these achievements!

Storm Marching Band members smile at one of their performances

Congratulations to the Storm Marching Band!

Staunton City Schools is pleased to report continued growth in the latest SOL data released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). 

Pass rates for Reading, Math and Science increased across the division for the 2022-23 school year, continuing a positive trend from last year when Staunton’s schools made the most growth of any division in the state when comparing pre-and post-pandemic scores. 

Read more: [ https://conta.cc/3LdiFFS](https://conta.cc/3LdiFFS).

SCS Makes Continuous Growth in SOL Results

﻿Staunton City Schools sends its deepest condolences to the family of Coach Paul Hatcher on his passing. Coach Hatcher put Staunton on the map as the place for excellence in high school boys' basketball during his coaching career of 43 years. His influence and legacy are indelible, and his legendary accomplishments will forever be the touchstone for high school basketball. We are grateful for his countless contributions on and off the court to our high school, our students, and the entire Staunton community.



﻿We invite the community to share memories, photos and messages with the family of Coach Paul Hatcher on our [online memorial message board](https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/FQJyfzMX/paulhatcher). These messages will become a keepsake for his sons, Brandon and Jarrett Hatcher. 

Staunton City School Board

coach paul hatcher with sons jarrett and brandon hatcher

Remembering Paul Hatcher

Use the following QR code or text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587 to opt-in to receive text communication from your child's school and from Central Office.

With cell phones now filtering out spam calls we suggest adding our automated call number (540-213-6609) to your contacts as well.