Republic School District #309

Early Release, Wednesday, November 23 at 11:30 am. Sports pictures/retakes, Tuesday, November, 22nd.

Leo's Photography will be here on Tuesday, November 22nd for Portrait Retakes starting mid day and for Winter Sports Pictures starting at 3 p.m. Sports Picture Packets were handed out this evening at all sports practices. If your sports participant does not bring a packet home, you can pay for pictures online at www.leosphotography.com and send purchase confirmation on picture day. A copy of the Picture Flyer is included with this post. Make sure to use School Code: SPO5014 If you have any questions, please feel free to call the high school office at 775-3171.

The ROAR program would like recognize Mike and Dan Slagle, for their incredibly generous donation to the ROAR program and the students of Republic School District. With this donation, we are one step closer to having enough snowshoes to outfit an entire class.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Release

Reminder for Class of 2023 Seniors and Parents. Jostens will be here on November 16th in the Tiger Cafe at 10:30 a.m. to take cap and gown orders for graduation. Please remember to have your Jostens orders with you on Wednesday.

I would like to update the community that our roof work has been completed on the middle and high school buildings. There was also an air quality test given at the high school from the DOH and our Educational Service District. The results were reported as follows: "Sample data and analysis of particulate/ambient respirable irritants do not indicate a casual factor for the family of concern. Mold types found within the school are natural to the outdoor environment, with a reduction in irritant quantities by the building air handlers. Physical inspection and interpretation of the sample data suggests Republic High School to be safe for instruction and regular physical activities." This is great news and thanks to our legislators, we are still on schedule for middle/high school HVAC and plumbing upgrades heading into next summer.

MUSIC BOOSTERS will be meeting Thursday, Nov. 17th, in the Music Room in the Elem. at 5 pm (please note that the newsletter had the incorrect date as today) Hope to see many new parent faces there on the 17th at 5 pm!

Congratulations to Freshmen, David Jackson, for being selected as WIAA Football's Athlete of the Week! "Jackson had a breakout offensive performance in Republic's 48-46 win over Selkirk HS. He rushed for 145 yards on 12 carries and two touchdowns. The freshman also caught three passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns, including a 20-yard touchdown reception as time expired to tie the football game. He finished with 12 rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, including three catches for 110 yards and two touchdowns."

Attention High School Cheerleaders! First practice of the season will be Monday, Nov. 14th at 3 pm. Practice will take place on the High School stage. See you there!

Attention High School Basketball Players! First practice will be this Monday, the 14th at 6 am! The Boys will be in the HS gym and Girls will be in the Elem gym . If you haven't registered for sports yet this year, please visit this link and sign up! GOOOOO TIGERS! https://www.familyid.com/republic-school-district-309

On Mrs. Starr's 2nd Grade outdoor adventure, the class discovered a small mouse was living under the snow providing a perfect hands on lesson of how some small rodents survive the cold winter months.

NO SCHOOL

Despite chilly morning temperatures, Mrs. Campbell's class enjoyed the warm afternoon sun as they walked the hiking trails around Curlew State Park followed by roasting marshmallows by the fire.

We are in desperate need of volunteers for the JH basketball games this weekend. If you would be willing to run a clock for a game or help out in other volunteer positions, please contact Dena at the JH/HS office. Thank you in advance. Loren Finley

Happy Veterans Day! Breakfast and assembly happening now…please join us!

Thursday November 10th the Rabbit and Bear Bus will be combined. Therefore, Rabbit Bus students will be picked up about 45 - 60 minutes late.

November 8th and November 9th: The Rabbit Bus and Bear Bus will run a combined route again today and tomorrow. Therefore, Rabbit Bus students will be dropped off/picked up about 45 - 60 minutes late. We expect the situation to be resolved soon and really appreciate your patience.

Good morning, Tuesday November 8th the Rabbit bus will be running 1 hour late this morning.

November 7th: The Rabbit Bus will be running about 45 - 60 minutes late this evening due to snow conditions and the need for a combined route. Thank you for understanding and stay warm!

The JH game, scheduled for today (Nov 7), has been canceled due to unsafe road conditions over the pass. Loren Finley