Staunton Elementary/Jr. High School

08/28/2026

Can't wait to kickoff the 2026-2027 school year!

08/25/2026

SENIORS: Parking passes will be available for purchase ($25) beginning Thursday, August 27th at 9:00 a.m. We will sell Senior parking passes until Friday at 2:00 p.m.

On Monday, parking passes will be available for JUNIOR to purchase beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Parking is on a first come first serve basis. Please come to the library in the high school to purchase your pass. You can only purchase YOUR pass and must sign your own parking permit agreement. Please bring exact cash or check. NO CREDIT CARDS.

08/24/2026

🚌 Staunton Families: Transportation Open House! 🚌

Are your students riding the bus this school year? Join us for our Transportation Open House to get everything squared away before the first bell rings!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Staunton Bus Garage
👥 Who: All bus-eligible students and families

What you can do:
*Confirm your student's bus route number
*Verify estimated pick-up and drop-off times
*Say hello and meet your bus driver!

We look forward to seeing you there and ensuring a safe, smooth start to the school year. 🎒✨

08/20/2026

We are looking forward to our first home football game of the season on Friday. Due to construction barriers the entry and exit points as well as parking will look a little different for games this year.

08/19/2026

The school year is quickly approaching! The time to purchase school supplies is almost up. Click the link below to see what each grade level needs!

https://www.stauntonschools.org/documents/registration-documents/supply-lists/61219

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08/18/2026

🌟 Meet Emily Brauer! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Emily Brauer to Staunton Elementary as our new 3rd Grade Teacher! 🍎📚

Mrs. Brauer earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern Illinois University and her graduate degree from Washington University. She brings five years of teaching experience to our school!.

“My family and I just recently moved back to my hometown of Litchfield after several years in St. Louis, and I'm so excited to be teaching in Staunton. It is such a great community that feels a lot like the one I grew up in.”

Please join us in giving Mrs. Brauer a warm welcome to the Staunton Elementary!

08/17/2026

Staunton Parents, Families, and Fans,

The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and that means Bulldog sports are getting ready to begin!

We’re excited to bring Staunton athletics to families and fans wherever they are through Hudl live broadcasts.

Your support also helps our athletic program generate revenue that benefits our student-athletes.

Please see the attached flyer for more information. Visit the link below to purchase your pass and then save it for future games!

fan.hudl.com/us/ill/staunton/organization/903/staunton-high-school

Thank you for supporting Staunton student-athletes!

08/13/2026

Staunton FFA is kicking off the school year with an ice cream social. See the flyer for details. You can sign up by clicking the link below.

https://forms.gle/7J3sW6vd9zHinfZT9

08/13/2026

🎉 Meet Jaelynn Kruse! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Jaelynn Kruse to Staunton Elementary/JH as our new Speech Pathologist! 🗣️

She graduated from Rush University and brings one year of experience in education as a substitute teacher.

When asked what she is most excited about, Ms. Kruse shared:

“I’m most excited to get to know my students, build meaningful relationships, and make speech therapy a place where they feel confident, supported, and excited to learn!”

Please join us in giving Jaelynn Kruse a warm Terrier welcome! ❤️🐾