Wildcat Sports Update

Boys Basketball sign ups are scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th, Room 801, after the 15 minute bell during lunch. Students are required to bring their Chromebook and a working email address for a parent.

Tryouts:

• 6th Grade: December 16 & 17 3:00-4:30. There will be one team for 6th grade, which will be announced via parent email on Wednesday, 12/18.
• 7th Grade: December 16 & 17 4:30-6:00. There will be one team for 7th grade, which will be announced via parent email on Wednesday, 12/18.
• 8th Grade: December 18 & 19 3:00-4:30. There will be two teams for 8th grade, "A" and "B", which will be announced via parent email on Friday 12/20.

Practices and game schedules will be emailed out over the break and will begin on January 9th. 

Yearbook Announcement: Pictures Needed!

Stanley's Yearbook staff is looking for the following photos:

Then and Now:

We love to feature friends that have been friends since they were little. Please send us a picture of THEN and also a picture NOW - recreating a picture is ideal! 

Students and Pets: 

New this year - we would love to feature your child with their favorite pet. Send us a fun photo to include in the yearbook.

Thanksgiving Break Fun:

Did your student go somewhere fun during break? Or did they get together with some friends? Send us a photo or two of your child having fun over break! 

Student Spotlight: 

We are still needing photos of your child being extraordinary! Please send us pictures of your child in an outside sport, hobby, or talent. We would love to spotlight them in the yearbook!

It is so easy to send in photos right from your phone! 

To submit photos go to HJESHARE.com and enter our school code 6605, or download the HJ Share app and enter our 6605 code. 

Understanding the Importance of Local Support for Our Schools

This week, Superintendent Brent Stephens and LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher hosted an informative presentation on how our Lafayette schools are funded and the vital role local support plays in sustaining the high-quality education we all value. For those who couldn’t attend, here are some key highlights:

School Funding Basics:
Our public schools rely heavily on both state funding and local support—such as LPIE contributions and parcel taxes—to bridge the gap. State funding alone isn’t enough to meet the needs of our schools, so local support is critical to maintaining the level of education we expect for our students.

The Impact of LPIE:
LPIE plays a pivotal role by funding essential programs like STEM, music, art, instructional aides, counseling services, and much more—programs that wouldn’t exist without our community’s financial involvement.

How You Can Make a Difference:
There are several ways to support our schools—whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word about LPIE’s mission. Every contribution counts!

We’ve made the presentation slides available for you to review at your convenience. Please feel free to take a look and reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Lafayette’s schools! Together, we can continue to uphold the standard of excellence in our public education system.  To view the presentation slides please click here: Presentation Link.