Satanta USD 507

Staff Member of the Month: Mrs. Crystal Naylor Mrs. Naylor has been a consistent force for good in our high school, and her positive impact is felt daily. She has done a phenomenal job developing the KAYs program, creating opportunities for students to lead, serve, and find their place in our school community. Whether she's supporting students, stepping up to fill gaps in other school organizations, or volunteering at events, Mrs. Naylor brings dedication and energy to everything she does. Her expertise with technology has been especially valuable, as demonstrated by her creation and implementation of our IPS system—just one example of her commitment to improving student achievement. She's always ready to help, whether it's organizing materials, taking notes during meetings and in-services, or ensuring that things run smoothly behind the scenes. We are proud to recognize Mrs. Crystal Naylor as Staff Member of the Month. Our school is better because of her!

USD 507 is pleased to announce that Dr. Chuck Carpenter will serve as 6-12 principal for the 2025-26 school year! Please find an introductory letter from Dr. Carpenter below: I’m tremendously excited to join Satanta USD 507 to serve as the Junior/Senior High Principal next year and hope to contribute to the sterling reputation the district has regarding its student-centered approach to education. I will be entering my 13th year in public education, marked by a total of a decade in the Neosho School District in Neosho, MO, where I served from 2013-2019 as an English Teacher and later, as an Instructional Coach from 2021-2025. I spent two years in the Carthage (MO) R-9 School District from 2019-2021 prior to returning to Neosho. Each of these experiences, characterized by exceptional mentors devoted to collaboration, growth, and sharing, diverse student populations, and the commitment to providing students a meaningful educational experience, has shaped my background in this field. I graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2013 with a BSE in English Education, then earned my Master’s and Specialist in Educational Administration from Missouri State University in 2015 and 2017, respectively. I recently completed my Doctorate at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville earlier this year. With the spare time I have, I’m a particularly big fan of watching college basketball and MLB baseball, officiating basketball, and hiking/traveling the country. As I start getting to know the community, students, and stakeholders of USD 507, please know you have my commitment to ensuring each student receives a high-quality education during their time spent with us. Please feel free to reach out, drop by in person, or contact me via our website should you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Dr. Chuck Carpenter

Order of events for the HS track meet at Spearville on April 17.

Enjoy these unedited photos from SGS prom courtesy of SHS yearbook! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hlrore-UujFMS6JcNdSGFGIZdZ2yOgqi?usp=sharing

Satanta High School Forensics added another state-level competitor to its roster this morning at Regional competition in Holcomb! Sophomore Montae Sowers qualified his Prose for State Festival by earning a I rating. His poetry performance earned a II. Jalynn Hockett's prose piece fell just short of qualification, earning a rating of II. We are proud of all forensics students! State Forensics will be held on May 2.

Order of events for the Moscow track meet on Thursday, April 10.

Here is the order of events for the junior high track meet at Hodgeman County on Tuesday, April 8.

April 9 is a half day. Students will be dismissed at noon. Lunch will be served.

Satanta High School invites the community to a clothing giveaway on Sunday, April 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Stop by to shop our Care Closet—all items are free and available to anyone in need! The event is co-sponsored by Satanta NHS and FCCLA, and we are currently accepting donations of clean, gently used clothing. We are especially in need of spring and summer clothing for children and teens. Thank you for supporting our student-led effort to serve the Satanta community!

FCA Breakfast: April 8 at 7:30 a.m.

It was a great day for Indian Forensics! Four dedicated students represented Satanta at the Ulysses Last-Chance Meet today: Jalynn Hockett: Prose Deacon Hockett: Informative and Extemporaneous Adrian Aguilar: Prose and Humorous Solo Clayton Kunselman: Extemporaneous, Impromptu, and Poetry The team added three new state champs qualifiers at the meet: Deacon Hockett: 1st place in Informative Clayton Kunselman: 1st place In Extemporaneous Adrian Aguilar: 2nd place in Humorous Solo As evidenced by the second photo, it was an exhausting (and rewarding) day!

Contact Mrs. Naylor or a KAY member for more details!

Congratulations to the SHS track team on a great season opener at Meade!

Congratulations to these 1st graders who have earned 20 or more AR points! Great job, TRIBE members!

Satanta High School Forensics Team Takes Third at SPIAA League Meet The Satanta High School forensics team earned an impressive third-place finish at the SPIAA League Forensics Meet, hosted in Satanta on Wednesday, April 2. The team, coached by Ryan Burrows, showcased a strong showing across a range of events. Team members included Colton Wade (Sr.), Clayton Kunselman (Fr.), Lauren Dusin (Fr.), Montae Sowers (So.), Jalynn Hockett (So.), Deacon Hockett (So.), Edwardo Mata (So.), and Adrian Aguilar (So.). The following students earned final placements in their respective categories: Humorous Solo: Lauren Dusin – 2nd Place Adrian Aguilar – 7th Place Dramatic Solo: Lauren Dusin Poetry: Lauren Dusin Clayton Kunselman Colton Wade Montae Sowers Prose: Adrian Aguilar Jalynn Hockett Edwardo Mata Montae Sowers Improvised Duet Acting: Edwardo Mata & Adrian Aguilar Extemporaneous Speaking: Clayton Kunselman – 5th Place Deacon Hockett Informative Speaking: Deacon Hockett Original Oration: Deacon Hockett – 6th Place With strong performances across the board, the team now sets its sights on qualifying all members for either the State Festival or State Championship, both of which take place on the first Saturday in May.

Congratulations to your 2025-26 SJH and SHS cheerleaders!

Our March trash duty helpers braved the wind to help keep the building clean!

We have a busy spring ahead of us at SGS. Mark your calendars with these events!

These kindergartners have earned 100 Dojo points! Way to go, TRIBE members!

Mr. Alvarado has accepted a position in Dodge City. We're sorry to see him leave and are accepting positions for a building leader for Satanta Junior Senior High School. Please submit a cover letter and resume to kburrows@usd507.org or apply on Educate Kansas.