School is closed today.
School is two hours late today.
Today is the last day of school before Christmas Break. We dismiss at 1:00 this afternoon. We will return to school on January 2.
School is 2 hours late. No morning preschool.
Due to weather, all High School basketball games scheduled for tonight are postponed until January 10th.
As we wrap the week of Thanksgiving, I want to share our thanks for our parents and community. Groups such as the PTO, SBL Foundation and the athletic & music boosters help Strengthen, Build & Lead SBL schools. Thank you to our entire community for supporting the Warriors!
Today I am thankful for our leadership teams. I am so thankful for our principals. Every day they help students and staff be the best version of themselves. I am also thankful for our school board. They volunteer their time to help shape SBL schools to be the best we can be!
It's Thanksgiving and there is so much to be thankful for, like our students! These students perform in the classroom and in competition. They are capable of amazing things. Every day we get to work with the most amazing young people and help them become what they want to be!
It's Wednesday. Today I am thankful for our non-certified staff. These are bus drivers, custodians, secretaries , and kitchen staff. These are people that often do things that go unnoticed. They keep students safe and greet them with smiles. Thanks for all you do!
Today is day two of the week of Thanksgiving. Today I am thankful for our outstanding associates! Our associates answer the call to do just about everything in and outside the classroom. They show compassion for our students every day! Thank you!
This week of Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of all the things I am thankful for as part of SBL schools. Today I am thankful for our amazing teaching staff! Research says teachers have the biggest impact on student achievement and we have the best!
Good evening,
It has come to my attention that there is a false message circulating social media regarding our middle school. The message cites concern regarding the safety of our children.
This afternoon, a drawn picture was found under a desk that concerned a student. They did the right thing and gave it to a teacher. It was then given to me. Upon looking at the drawing with law enforcement, it was determined to be of no concern. It appears to be a drawing of a video game or a fantasy scene complete with a fortress, moat/ river, food, and bad guys. No weapons appear in the scene. The school is not represented in the scene and there is no written threat, note, or words of concern. It has been determined that there is no danger to students.
In matters such as these, it is always best to contact a school administrator. An email could be sent after hours.
Stronger together,
Dr. Jill Brown and Chad Janzen
Topaz Drive between Port Neal Road and D Street will be closed to through traffic today at 10 AM until the middle of next week for immediate road repair.
Superintendent Janzen will be on Drive Time on KSCJ 94.9 FM Thursday, Oct.31 between 5-6 pm. Listen in for the final conversation about the school bond issue! Vote Nov. 5. SBL: Strengthen-Build-Lead
Change to Iowa Code Related to Tax Abatement and School Districts
There have been several questions regarding the city tax abatement as it relates to the paying of school bonds. Those who are currently under a city abatement only pay on the percent they are at in their abatement. However, new owners will pay 100% of school taxes due to a change in Iowa law.
Specific information follows approved by the city attorney:
Iowa House File HF718 was enacted and amended portions of the Iowa Code related to property tax collections.
The changes pertained to Chapter 404 property tax abatement/exemption for single and multi-family residential development:
Effective July 1, 2024 – all new residential projects located on properties eligible for a tax abatement are prohibited to have the abatement applied to the school district portion of the property tax levy; All School District taxes will be impose and paid on the new valuation created by residential development.
Reminder: Open House tonight at the elementary school at 6:30 pm.
Hey SBL fans! When you are at the football game tonight, in addition to cheering on the Warriors, please help our custodial staff by placing your trash in a garbage can. Last week it took 10 minutes to clean the visitors side and 90 minutes to clean the home side. Help keep our facility clean. Thanks for your cooperation! Go Warriors!
Apply today! Elementary and Middle School Associate positions available!
Homecoming March
The Homecoming March is Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 12:30pm. The march will begin at the primary school and end at the football field where the pep rally and coronation will take place. The march will consist of the marching bands, athletic teams, first responders and the 185th Color Guard. This is a march, not a parade (no candy). Community members are invited to watch/attend.
Community members or parents watching the march are asked to stand along the WEST side of Port Neal Rd between the elementary and high school buildings OR along the EAST side of the high school. Please plan to use parking at the baseball field or street parking around the schools. Parking will not be available in the school parking lots.
Coronation and the pep rally will be at the football field at the conclusion of the march. Go Warriors!
📚✨ Make a Difference: Become a TeamMates Mentor! 📚✨
Our school needs YOU to support our students through the TeamMates Mentoring Program. Just one hour a week can change a young person's life!
🔹 Meet during school hours
🔹 Provide encouragement and support
🔹 Build lasting connections
Interested? Contact Mrs. Hansen at the high school to learn more: hanseash@sblschools.com
Join us in shaping futures, one student at a time! #TeamMatesMentoring
