Elementary School Menu for April.
1 day ago, Susan Kloostra
ES Apr 2026
4th graders were busy this morning. Mrs. McCauley's class was working on cursive (now required by Iowa law), Mrs. Schultz's class was working on building structures that could withstand an earthquake, and Mrs. Black's class was working on fractions.
6 days ago, Chad Janzen
class
class
class
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class
School will be closed today, Monday, March 16 due to rural road conditions.
8 days ago, Chad Janzen
school is closed
School is 2 hours late.
9 days ago, Chad Janzen
2 hours late

Tomorrow, our students will watch a special performance from our High School jazz band and show choir.

Students will not be dismissed from the high school. Students who need to leave early must be picked up prior to 12:45 or after 2:15p.

13 days ago, Susan Kloostra
ES Mini Field Trip 3/12
Thank you to Cargill for helping us expand access to healthy meals for students. Your commitment fuels more than nutrition, it fuels opportunity, belonging and brighter school days! A check was also received from the SBL School Foundation.
about 1 month ago, Chad Janzen
Cargill
Elementary students were working hard today. These 5th graders were learning about wind and soils in science, developing budgets and working on the parts of a story arc.
about 2 months ago, Chad Janzen
5th graders
5th graders
5th graders
Great student activity for Friday night's game!
about 2 months ago, Chad Janzen
pack the gym night

School will be two hours late tomorrow, Friday, January 23.

2 months ago, Chad Janzen
2 hours late
The elementary reading team met this morning. They were discussing instruction, curriculum, and assessments.
2 months ago, Chad Janzen
reading team
We are hiring instructional associates. The application can be found on the district website at sblschools.com/page/employment.
3 months ago, Chad Janzen
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We are hiring associates. Apply today!
3 months ago, Chad Janzen
we are hiring
The elementary students wrote letters to National Guardsmen stationed in Syria for Veterans Day. Here is the response they received:

From the HHT 1-113 CAV,
"We would love to say thank you for the letters! A lot of the soldiers smiled and got laughs from reading. We appreciate the letters and kind words everyone said. Once again thank you SBL for the letters!! We all can’t wait to be back in the states!"
4 months ago, Chad Janzen
letters overseas
Thank you to all who have served!
4 months ago, Chad Janzen
veteran’s day
Student Council is coordinating letters of encouragement for National Guard service men.
5 months ago, Susan Kloostra
Letters for Service Members
Remember to vote!
5 months ago, Chad Janzen
remember to vote
Thursday Early Out and Halloween Parties, plus No School Friday. Great way to end the week!
5 months ago, Susan Kloostra
Thu, 10/30
There are 2 options to vote if you are attending state volleyball next week.

1. Early voting at parent teacher conferences on Thursday from 2-8pm.

OR

2. Go to the courthouse to vote. https://elections.woodburycountyiowa.gov/vote/
5 months ago, Chad Janzen
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Hawks Coffee is hosting a Meet the Candidates event Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5-6:30. Come and meet school board and city candidates. Supt. Janzen will be available for any questions related to the bond issue.
5 months ago, Chad Janzen
meet the candidates

It's Homecoming Friday! There are a lot of activities today. The march is at 1:20 with the pep rally and coronation to follow. Beginning at 5pm, there are a number of activities going on near the football field. There are games for kids by the youth wrestling program, a taco feed by the music boosters, Warrior Enterprises will be selling donuts donated by Quik Star, Jack's Kettle Corn is being sold so raise funds for Food 4 Thought, and more! Oh, and there's a football game too! Go Warriors!

6 months ago, Chad Janzen
homecoming 2025