
15 students travelled to Macksville yesterday to participate in the countywide spelling bee. All students did a great job. Jaxon Cunningham came home as the county champion, and Elizabeth Jensen took second.




Our wrestling team will go to Larned on Saturday, January 28, 2023.


Our wrestlers travel to Hoisington on Friday, January 27, 2023.


The high school girls play at 3:00 this afternoon at the Lady Falcon Invitational Tournament at Fairfield.


Our middle school basketball teams host Fairfield tomorrow, January 26, 2023. Games begin at 4:00.
B girls
B boys
A girls
A boys


Wish these kids luck. 3 student each from the 4th-8th grades participate in the county-wide spelling bee today at Macksville. The bee begins at 9:00.


KSHSAA Rule 52 is in effect in order to provide our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and fans a positive experience while watching public school athletics and activities. ALL spectators are expected to adhere to the expectations of Rule 52.
- Even if you don't agree with an official's decision, it is best to keep your comments to yourself.
- Remember: Student-athletes are learning and doing the best they can.
- Vulgarity will not be tolerated.
- Stafford Schools reserves the right to revoke the privilege of attending school events and activities if necessary.


Our high school girls basketball team participates in the Lady Falcon Invitational Tournament this week at Fairfield. First up is against the Fairfield Falcons on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 7:30pm.


The elementary and middle school are having spirit week next week.


Our high school wrestling team travels to Nickerson today.


Our high school boys basketball team takes on Cunningham at the 54 Classic in Cunningham. Estimated game time is 8:00.


South Barber travels to Stafford today for middle school basketball. Games will begin at 4:00pm.
B girls
B boys
A girls
A boys


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The HS basketball team plays in the 54 Classic at Cunningham this week. Tonight they play Attica at 6:30pm.



The 2023 Stafford School Spelling Bee was held today in the commons at 2pm. Jaxon Cunningham, 5th grade, spelled the word 'pangs' correctly to earn the title of Grand Champion this year! Annie Pretorius received the 2nd place medal, followed by Nathan Trotta with 3rd place. Congrats to all of the spellers that participated and represented their classes today!



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Our school spelling bee is Monday, January 16 at 2:00. Messages have been given to participating students. Check out this 1st through 3rd hardware.


Our high school basketball teams take on Central Christian for their homecoming game tonight.
4:30 - JV boys
6:00 - Varsity girls
Homecoming crowning
Varsity boys


Homecoming is today. The homecoming assembly is at 2:30 in the gym. The crowning will be in between the girls and boys varsity games. Candidates and first grade attendants are:
Front row from left to right: Brooks Taylor, Talon Hayden, Jessica Schrag, Trista Shelton, Serenity Verstraete
Back row from left to right: Joshua Hildebrand, Mason Julian, Colson Minks

More photos of Tuesday's yellow out event.

