Elementary Principal Jordan Newberg and Middle School Principal Luke Buttry would like to congratulate our September Students of the Month here at the Shenandoah Elementary and Middle School. Students earn "The Mustang Way" cards for being respectful, responsible, and being safe throughout the month from teachers and staff. In the elementary, those cards are then used to select the winners for each month. In middle school, students are nominated and chosen by their teachers. Those winners then receive an award for being chosen. This month's winners are:

Elementary:

Front Row (left to right): Bradlee Hallam, Lilly Roe, Stella Newberg, Harper Semm, Taylee Cole
Second Row: Oakley Wooten, Tatum VanLeuven, Owen Wright, Lauren Wright, Adaline Walter
Third Row: Sorin Byler, Finley Wood, Lincoln Leece, Tucker Strensland, Kyngston Roberts
Top Row: Layla Salinas, Kyia Ratliff, Chayston Gammell, Liv Gruber, Savannah Abold, Amira Catlett

Middle School

Front row (Left to Right): Briley Staudenmaier, Kyler Weis, Cameron Hallam, Annabelle Martin

Back Row: Jerney Millikan, Raegan Stogdill,  Marlowe Martin, Maks Travis, Grayson Buttry, Garrett Mather, Dylan Sickman

Congratulations to Jack Murren, Mya Young, and Zoe Young on being selected to the Iowa All-State Chorus! They will perform on Nov 22 in Ames.

Congratulations to Ava O’Rourke, Lilly Mather, Mason Sells, and Carter Buttry on qualifying for the state cross country meet! They will run on Friday, Oct 31, in Fort Dodge. Best of luck to all four of these runners!

Congrats to Ali Hansen and Ellie Holste on being nominated and selected as the first recipients of the Shenandoah Extra-Curricular Student of the Month.

A collaboration of Shenandoah businesses have come together to create and sponsor this new award which has a selections criteria of: active participation, leadership, teamwork, attitude and school spirit, academic responsibilities, community involvement, and being nominated by a coach, advisor, or teacher before a committee selection. This award isn't just a recognition of talent but a a celebration of character, commitment, and contribution to the broader school community!

The winning student not only is recognized for their contributions but they also win $500 for the program(s) they are currently participating in when selected for the award.

Thank you to the award sponsors: Shenandoah Medical Center, Lawn World, United Group Insurance, State Farm-Lance Cornelius, County Line Design, Wild Rose Chevrolet, Lynn Furnace Heating and Cooling, Miller Building Supply, KMA, and ROCStop for putting this together and their financial support of our school district!

Mr. Ratliff and the high school are proud to announce their September Students of the Month. Congrats to Joslyn Mather, Sloane McGinnis, Spencer Ford and Kevin Lopez on earning the award this month!

The Shenandoah Fillies tennis team capped off an exceptional season with a 12-2 overall dual record and several standout achievements. Gabi Jacobs highlighted the season by earning a 3rd-place finish at the IGHSAU State Individual Tournament. Meanwhile, the doubles duo of Jaylan Gray and Lyla Mather represented the Fillies at the State Doubles Tournament.

The team’s success carried into postseason play as they qualified for the team state tournament, advancing to the quarterfinals. Throughout the season, Shenandoah proved its dominance by winning the Hawkeye-10 Conference Tournament, claiming the title of Shenandoah Invite Team Champions, and finishing 2nd at the Pella Invite.

Congrats on an amazing season!

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