Scranton Public School

Daily Announcements, November 17, 2023 Elementary Boys' Basketball The elementary boys play at the Mott Armory tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 2:05 for departure at 2:15. Good luck boys! JH Boys' BB The JH boys play New England in Hettinger tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 2:50 for departure at 3:00. Good luck Night Hawks! JH Girls' Basketball The JH girls play in New England tonight starting at 4:00. This is a rescheduled game. 7th grade will play two quarters only. Please dismiss at 2:20 for departure at 2:30. Good luck ladies! JH Girls/Boys Basketball The JH girls and boys play South Heart in Scranton tomorrow with the girls starting at 10:00. The order is girls/girls and boys/boys with the 7th grade girls playing two quarters only. Good luck to all! Ticket seller is Mr. Stuhaug. Concessions will be served by the students going to Europe next year. JH Wrestling Will compete in the tournament at the Dickinson Middle School tomorrow. The match begins at 10:00. Good luck wrestlers! FFA Will meet tomorrow at 5:00. Jr. Class Play Is postponed from tonight to November 27. Quote of the Day “In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” — Cynthia Rylant

October 2023, Minutes

Daily Announcements, November 16, 2023 6th Grade Boys' Basketball The 6th grade plays Flasher in Elgin tonight starting at 6:00. This is an added game not on the original schedule. The bus leaves at 3:45. Good luck boys! JH Girls' Basketball The JH girls play at Bowman tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 2:50 for departure at 3:00. Good luck girls! JH Boys' BB The JH boys play at New England tonight starting at 4:00. This is a reschedule. Please dismiss at 2:35 for departure at 2:45. Let's go Night Hawks! Mentors/Mentees Will meet today during 8th hour. No School There is no school November 22, 23 and 24, for the Thanksgiving break. Quote of the Day "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." ~ William Arthur Ward

Daily Announcements, November 15, 2023 Alzheimer's Presentation Student Council sponsored Alzheimer's educational event is tonight, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. Grades 7-12 will have a presentation this afternoon at 2:00. Please join us for an information filled evening provided by Vanessa Hoines, MS, of the Alzheimers Association. Coffee and cookies will be free will offering. Everyone is welcome please spread the word. Board Meeting Is tonight at 7:30. Quote of the Day “November comes, and November goes. With the last red berries and the first white snows.” ~ Clyde Watson

Daily Announcements, November 14, 2023 Job Shadowing The sophomores are job shadowing in Bowman and Hettinger today. Food Drive Results from the recent food drive: Elementary, 3rd place - kindergarten; 2nd place - 6th grade; and 1st place - 4th grade. H.S., 3rd place - 8th grade, 2nd place - freshmen, and 1st place - juniors. Thank you to all who contributed to this worthwhile cause! Quote of the Day “Some of the days in November carry the whole memory of summer as a fire opal carries the color of moon rise.” ~ Gladys Taber

Grades K-2 participated in a national event called "How to Catch STEAM Week." This event is based off of the series of books, and requires the creation of a character and the build of a trap to catch that character. Thank you to all of the extra helpers and we had a grand build day!

Congratulations to Ali, Kinley, Ella, and Kyan for auditioning and being selected into the Northern Plains music festival at Dickinson State University this weekend! Ali was selected into the concert band, Kinley was selected into the treble choir, and Ella and Kyan were selected into the mixed choir. Congratulations on all your hard work! 🎵🎶 Also, a big thanks to Jana for taking them!

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Congratulations to Kiley for being chosen for the 2024 NDACDA Middle School All-State Choir festival! There were over 500 auditions from both class A & B schools in the state of North Dakota. Kiley will represent Scranton in the festival in Fargo in February. Kiley will also receive and award this year for being selected and participating in this festival for 3 years. This is an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations, Kiley! I am so proud of you!

Looking for a toaster oven and metal star cookie cutters to use for a craft. If you have either and are willing to donate for our crafting, please drop off at the school. Thanks for your help!

Daily Announcements, November 13, 2023 Girls' Basketball Practice starts tonight! Elementary Boys' Basketball The elementary boys play in Harding County tonight starting at 5:00. The bus leaves after school. Good luck boys! World Kindness Day “How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time” —Morgan Freeman

Thank you for your service, Andrew Sulzman, Quentin Schumacher and Irish Morris, Scranton School's most recent graduates serving our country. Feel free to add other Scranton School veterans in the comments.

Veteran Wall

Daily Announcements, November 9, 2023 No School There is no school tomorrow in observance of Veterans' Day. Thank You To Mrs. Oase, Robert Morris, Owen Nelson and Tyler Norton for putting the Veterans' Wall display together in the hallway. Awesome way to pay tribute to our veterans! Volleyball The Night Hawks play Glen Ullin/Hebron for 3rd place tonight in regional action in Killdeer. Game time is 5:00. Please dismiss at 2:00 for 2:15 departure. Finish strong, ladies! Northern Plains Music Festival Ella, Kinley, Kyan and Ali are participating in the festival tomorrow and Saturday. Congratulations, ladies! Food Drive The last day to bring items for the food drive is Monday. Thank you! JH Boys' BB The JH boys play in Bowman Saturday starting at 10:00. Good luck boys! Quote of the Day “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere who bravely bears his country’s cause.” ~ Abraham Lincoln

The Fall Sports Banquet is set to take place on Sunday, November 19th, starting at 5:30 PM in the Scranton gym. The Fall Sports Banquet will be an exciting opportunity to celebrate and honor the achievements of our cross country, football, and volleyball teams. In the spirit of shared responsibility and community, we kindly request each grade to contribute the following items for this special gathering: Seniors are entrusted with providing paper products, including silverware, cups, plates, and more. Juniors will be in charge of beverages. Sophomores are to prepare different salads. Freshmen are expected to bring desserts. Together, we can make this evening a memorable celebration of our athletes' dedication and success. If you have any questions about this event please contact Kirby Cagle at (701)275-8266 or by email at kirby.cagle@k12.nd.us or Jon Kohler at (701)567-4502 or jon.kohler@k12.nd.us or you could call Mindy Schumacher at 701-440-2111. Thank you all for the support of Night Hawks athletics!

The Junior Class Play is postponed to Monday, November 27, at 7:00 p.m.

Daily Announcements, November 8, 2023 Retakes & Group Pictures Are today! Quote of the Day "Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." -Brian Tracy

Daily Announcements, November 7, 2023 How About Our NightHawks!!! NightHawks' volleyball advances to play Beulah in the Regional VB Tournament in Killdeer tonight. Fans will want to plan to be at the game around 6:00 - 6:15. Please dismiss at 2:30 to depart at 2:45. Let's go ladies! American Legion Oratorical Contest Congratulations to Malachi Dilse for speaking on an aspect of the Constitution in the American Legion Oratorical Contest in Scranton this morning. Malachi advances to the district level. Good job Malachi! Thank you to judges John Pretzer and Michelle Engraf! Elementary Boys' Basketball Grades 4, 5 and 6 boys play Bowman in Scranton tonight starting at 4:30. Good luck boys! Retakes & Group Pictures Are tomorrow. If you were absent for picture day, please plan to have your picture taken tomorrow. Talk to your group advisor for specific clothing needed. Quote of the Day “The wind that makes music in November corn is in a hurry. The stalks hum, the loose husks whisk skyward in half-playing swirls, and the wind hurries on... ” ~ Aldo Leopold

Night Hawk volleyball fans. It is advised you be at the Killdeer Gym by 5:45 this evening. Approximate start time for the Hettinger-Scranton v. Beulah match is between 6:00-6:15.

Night Hawks! 3-0 sweep over the Raiders! Congratulations ladies!