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Attention Blackhawk Families:
The Sandoval Police Department has made us aware of a possible situation in town. Due to that both schools have been asked to go on lockdown. No persons will be allowed to enter or leave the school until we get further information from Law Enforcement.
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Congratulations to our Sandoval Elementary 2nd Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students. We are proud of you, keep up the good work!
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Sandoval CUSD School's will resume tomorrow January 4th 2023 with classes. Schools will run on Wednesday schedule with the Elementary school dismissing at 2:10pm and the Jr/Sr high school dismissing at 2:20pm. We hope everyone had a fantastic break and we can't wait to see everyone back in school tomorrow.
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Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas!!
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andoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for December. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of CARING in helping others, showing kindness in the school and community, and putting others before themselves. The sponsor for this month was The First National Bank of Sandoval.
Those selected were Addi McErlain, Piper Klostermann, Hazel Pierce, Alexandria Pierce, Ellynor Ochs, AvaLynn Rorie, Stephan Robnett, Abree Hoffmann, Dylan Eagan, Blake McClelland, Eli Campbell, Skyler Swartzlander, Jamirah Horton and Kinsley Ashlock. Pictured with the students are Principal Scott Bunting and Mr. Dax Garrison of The First National Bank of Sandoval.
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Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for November. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of COOPERATION in working as a team, sharing group responsibility, being a friend to all and allowing others to join in. The sponsor for this month was Yellin' Helen's of Dix.
Those chosen were Azariah Goff, Ryleigh Marshall, Lawson Hodge, Addilee Worley, Skyler Helm, Deacon Moseley, Maverick Lance, Jaxton Benzschawel, Sydni Stevenson, Kinahley Haas, Waylon Hopkins, Ella Santiago, Carson Williams and Morgan Sussen. Pictured with the students are Jena Allen and Joy Renaud from Yellin' Helen's.
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Happy Thanksgiving Sandoval Families
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Happy Veteran's Day
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Sandoval Elementary School recognized the HAWK Hero Students of the Month for October during a school wide assembly. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of RESPONSIBILITY in schoolwork, following directions, taking care of the school, completing homework/preparing for tests and recognizing time. The assembly this month was sponsored by community member Brenda Kunick.
Those recognized were Sophia Winegarner, Knox Purcell, Tawnee Felty, Delaney Hongsermeier, Jayden Moore, Abigail Hansen, Journey Bryan, Case Purcell, Tyanna Tomes, Bailey Benzschawel, Turner Hodge, Camden Kelly, Bo Jourdan and Nathaniel Tarlton. Pictured with the students is October sponsor, Brenda Kunick.
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Congratulations to our Sandoval Grade School 1st Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students! Keep up the great work!
#itsagreatdaytobeablackhawk #blackhawkpride
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Sandoval 501 Families:
1. Report Cards from 1st quarter are being sent home with your student today. Just a reminder you can always check your students grades at teacherease.com
2. Reminder tomorrow is an early dismissal. The Elementary school: 12:40pm, Jr/Sr high school: 12:50pm.
3. Sandoval is currently under a boil order and may still be under one during school tomorrow, please have your students bring a clear water bottle for drinking if possible. The school will have water available for students as well.
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Sandoval Elementary School celebrated the Blackhawk Students of the Month for September. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of RESPECT for rules, self, others, school and community. The event this month was sponsored by The Mine Shack of Sandoval.
Students recognized were Kyson Skurat, Scarlett Williams, Paxton Thornton, Zaylah Yardley, Abriella Higgins, Stiles Ward, A.J. Laverty, Harper Gore, Jacey Moore, Alia Merrill, Maddilyn Hill, Raider Niepoetter, Carter Branon and Alyssa Jones. Pictured with the students are Jered Gambill, representing The Mine Shack and Mr. Bunting, Sandoval Elementary School principal.
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Dear Blackhawk families, the water main break at the Jr/Sr High School has been restored. Sandoval 501 will be operating on a normal school schedule tomorrow, Thursday September 29th.
#It’s A Great Day to Be A Blackhawk
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Blackhawk community: There has been a water main break at the junior senior high school that will not be repaired until the end of the day. Sandoval CUSD 501 will be dismissing grade school students at 11:10 am and Junior Senior High Students at 11:20 am. If you have any questions please contact the main office at your student's building.
Elementary School 618-247-3450
Junior-Senior High School 618-247-3361
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**EARLY DISMISSAL NOTICE** On Friday, Sept 2, 2022 Sandoval CUSD will dismiss at 12:50pm. There will be No School on Monday, Sept 5 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
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Dear Blackhawk Families,
Welcome to the start of the 2022-2023 school year! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe summer break. Faculty and staff have worked hard over the summer to prepare for the upcoming school year. We are ecstatic to welcome our new and returning families back and look forward to an amazing 2022-2023 school year!
Aug. 15th: Open House at the Elementary & Jr/Sr. High from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Aug. 16th: 1st Day of Student Attendance
Aug. 16th-Sept. 2nd: Heat Schedule Elementary Dismissal 1:45pm Jr/Sr High Dismissal 1:55pm
Sept. 6th: Regular Dismissal Elementary Dismissal 2:45pm Jr/Sr High Dismissal 2:55pm
#Itsagreatdaytobeablackhawk
Matt Dannaman
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Sandoval CUSD 501 Families: We have reopened the online registration until August 10th if you still have not registered your student. You may also go to either of the buildings main office to receive the registration packet or return a completed registration packet. Those that have not proved their residency, please bring those copies to one of the main offices so we can scan your documents. You may turn in any information to the main offices Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:00. The first day of student attendance will be August 16th. We look forward to seeing all of our students back for another great year.
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Baseball Practice will be held on Friday August 1st at 6pm at Odin Park for any student grades 9-12
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Sandoval CUSD 501 families:
This is a reminder that online registration is still open until July 29th. We will also be having in-person registration on July 27th and 28th. On July 28th we will also be offering School/Sports physicals.