Here are your Friday facts about student attendance in school.

Take a look at the back to school supply list for your elementary kiddo!

Don't forget to make an appointment or be a walk-in for the FBLA Blood Drive on July 31st from Noon-6:00 pm. Call or text Connor or Cora for more information.

With school being a month away we'd like parents and students to think about the upcoming year and their attendance. Here are some facts about student attendance in school.

Blood donors are reel-y needed now! Sandhills High School FBLA Blood Drive July 31, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the school. When you come to donate July 15-31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Ticket (up to $15 ticket price & fees) by email. Book now: https://rcblood.org/43oXfOB

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️ Congratulations to Kallan Cox! She had an amazing showing at the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals in Valentine. Kallan accomplished the following: 🌟 1st round: 3rd with a 17.770 🌟 2nd round: 1st with a 17.570 🌟 Won the Average on 2 🌟 Short Go: 1st with a 17.173 🌟 1st in the Average Kallan is the 2025 🎉 STATE CHAMPION 🎉 barrel racer! Congratulations, and good luck in Rock Springs next month! (July 13-19)

Good Luck to our Sandhills High School Rodeo kids! All 5 of them qualified for the state competition in Valentine! Kora qualified in Barrels Aaron qualified in Steer Wrestling Colton qualified in Tie Down Roping Kallan qualified in Barrels and Poles Shaylee qualified in Barrels and Poles We have a few chances to send kids to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming! It would be great if you could make your way to Valentine one of the next three days to support these accomplished kiddos!

Save the Dates! All incoming K-6th grade students are welcome to join Mrs. Thompson at the High School @ Dunning for the summer reading program next month! Hope to see you there!

Check out these team stores for all your summer and fall athletic needs. Purchasing from these sites gives the teams kickback so if you are looking for kneepads, arm sleeves, football gloves, basketball shorts, fan gear, etc. consider buying from the team stores to support our teams. Stores close on June 2nd!! Please stay updated on the school's google calendar for camp and open gym times. Information about transportation to open gyms will be sent out to the team's groupme soon. Volleyball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fpGygaSWm9 Football: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/vhWvJ1FS6W Basketball: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CLNWyqYvjp

Great job to all of our STK track and field state qualifiers! Connor got 7th in the 800 meter and set a new school record!

Good luck to our STK high school track and field qualifiers today and tomorrow! Use the link below for live results. https://results.blacksquirreltiming.com/meets/52581

Congratulations Wesley Carr for placing 9th in Triple Jump at Junior High State Track in Gothenburg last Saturday. Wesley was the only finals qualifier in 7th grade . Great season Wesley!

Here is the State Golf Store. The store will close tomorrow at 11:00am! Good Luck Brady! https://sandhillsthedfordstategolf2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5ieWTLe7JqbiucMJknRNV8i6c6RulPw7Fm3uBb0yA-uwEO3i2Pnw1YDXbC0A_aem_FJF8sQZLbXAqWLksO1deGg

What a fantastic year! Thanks to all the students, teachers, staff, and parents that made for a fun and educational year.

Yesterday a group of Sandhills FFA members (and a few future members) participated in our Highway Trash Pick-up! It was a big job and they collected lots of trash! They did a great job! A special thanks to Mr. Recoy for helping with shuttling kids and picking up trash as well!

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 FBLA Officer Team! President—Connor Sutton, Vice President—Cora Martindale, Secretary—Kallan Cox, Treasurer—Ella Held, Reporter—Mattee Zutavern, Historian—Paizley Zutavern, Parliamentarian—Shaylee Milleson.

Final Week! Good luck to our state track kiddos. I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer! *As always, things are subject to change!

Last Day of School - Tuesday, May 20th! We’ve made it to the end of the school year! Just a reminder that Tuesday, May 20th is the last day of school with early dismissal times: Elementary School: Dismiss at 12:45 PM High School: Dismiss at 1:00 PM Buses will run accordingly. Wishing all of you a happy summer!

This is a reminder that lunch bills are due at the end of the school year. In order for students to be signed out of school for the summer all bills must be paid. Thank you!!

Mellissa, you’ve been more than just the amazing cook in our school — you’ve been someone who truly cares. You took the time to get to know the students, asked what they liked, and even let them help shape the menu sometimes. Today, the NHS helped celebrate Mellissa by showering her with gifts and cake. During lunch, we were also treated to a special performance by Connor Sutton on the trumpet and Mr. G on the piano. You’ll be missed more than you know. Thank you for everything!