Haskell County Baccalaureate will be held at Sublette High School on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Satanta seniors will receive their caps and gowns that day for use at the event and will be allowed to keep them through Sunday, May 11.
Official class photo? Check!
Congratulations, Satanta High School Cl ass of 2025!
Satanta High School is proud to name Yahaira Puerto as the Class of 2025 Salutatorian. With a 3.9643 GPA, a deep commitment to community service, and a passion for health care, Yahaira has made a lasting mark on her school and community.
Throughout high school, Yahaira pursued academic rigor through both her regular coursework and concurrent college classes at Seward County Community College. She completed Medical Terminology, Public Speaking, College Algebra, Statistics, and both Composition I and II. In addition, she earned her Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification and is CPR-certified through the American Heart Association, reflecting her early and focused entry into the medical field.
Yahaira’s academic achievements are matched by her wide-ranging leadership and extracurricular involvement. A five-sport athlete, she has competed in basketball, volleyball, softball, track, and cheerleading, earning numerous honors including SPIAA and HPL All-League selections, Ingalls Invitational All-Academic Team awards, and the title of All-American Cheerleader. She served as a Cheer Captain.
Beyond athletics, Yahaira has served in key leadership roles in multiple student organizations. She is President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of KAY Club, and has held offices in Student Council, FBLA, DECA, and S-Club. As a class representative since her freshman year, she attended leadership conferences and contributed to the school's mentorship program and yearbook staff.
Her service extends into the community as well. Yahaira has volunteered with the Satanta Recreation Commission, helped with homecoming and school cleanup efforts, painted fire drill numbers, and regularly provides custodial service at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. These contributions reflect her strong work ethic and her desire to give back to the people and places that have shaped her.
Yahaira’s commitment to nursing grew out of a life-changing personal experience. In a scholarship essay, she recalled the moment in October 2023 when her mother became critically ill. After days of misdiagnosed pain, her mother was found to have a life-threatening brain aneurysm. She was quickly airlifted to another hospital, where a team of nurses provided expert care.
"I observed their every action and was deeply impressed by their compassion and competence," Yahaira wrote. "One nurse in particular worked tirelessly to manage my mother’s discomfort. Her dedication and exceptional care left a lasting impression on me."
From that moment forward, Yahaira knew she wanted to become a nurse and plans to attend Garden City Community College before transferring to Kansas State University. She now plans to pursue a degree in nursing with the goal of working in neonatal intensive care. “My goal is to be a safe space for families and to be able to help people,” she wrote. “With the unwavering support of my parents, I am committed to realizing this dream.”
At Satanta High School’s upcoming graduation ceremony, Yahaira will deliver the salutatory address, reflecting on her journey, her goals, and the strength of the Class of 2025. Her story is one of resilience, compassion, and a steadfast desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Congratulations to Yahaira Puerto, Satanta High School Class of 2025 Salutatorian.
Satanta High School is proud to announce Andrea Gutierrez as the Class of 2025 valedictorian. Andrea is a student whose academic excellence, leadership, and community service have distinguished her throughout her high school career.
With a 3.9649 GPA and an impressive resume of extracurricular activities, Andrea has demonstrated not only scholastic achievement but a deep commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth. A concurrent enrollment student at Seward County Community College, Andrea has consistently earned recognition on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll and is an active member of the National Honor Society.
Andrea has served her class as Vice President during her freshman year and President since sophomore year. She has also held key leadership roles in organizations such as KAY Club (Co-President and Treasurer) and Student Council, while participating in cheerleading—where she was named an All-American and served as a team captain—as well as volleyball and S-Club.
Beyond the classroom, Andrea's dedication to her community has been unwavering. She has volunteered for USDA Commodities Distribution, helped organize fundraisers for the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, mentored elementary students, and worked as a waitress, childcare provider, and lifeguard. Her involvement with St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Youth Group and various community outreach projects further reflects her values of service and compassion.
Andrea’s selection as valedictorian is a testament not only to her academic success but also to her resilience and purpose-driven future. In a recent scholarship essay, she shared how her mother’s journey from her home country to the United States has inspired her own path. Moved by her family's experience navigating pregnancy and healthcare in a new country, Andrea plans to become an Ultrasound Technician.
“My goal is to provide care, reassurance, and empowerment to women of all ages and backgrounds during the often uncertain journey of pregnancy,” Andrea wrote in a scholarship essay, noting that “Receiving a scholarship would honor the sacrifices my parents have made and give me the opportunity to pursue a career where I can offer the care and guidance my family once needed.”
Andrea plans to attend Garden City Community College before transferring to Fort Hays State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging. With a passion for helping others and a fierce dedication to her goals, Andrea Gutierrez is poised to leave a lasting impact both in her community and the healthcare field.
The Satanta High School graduation ceremony will take place on May 11, where Andrea will deliver the valedictory address to her classmates, staff, and community members. Her message of hope, perseverance, and gratitude promises to be as inspiring as her high school journey.
USD 507 is hiring for a JH/HS secretary, paraprofessionals, custodians, and bus drivers. Part-time and substitute positions are available. Contact Karen Burrows (kburrows@usd507) or Garrett Moreno (gmoreno@usd507.org) for more information.
📣Satanta Cheer Doughnut Fundraiser Update! 🍩
Due to the amazing volume of doughnut orders (thank you for all your support đź’šđź’›), our delivery has been moved to Monday, May 5th.
Our cheerleaders will begin delivering orders on Monday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 6th.
If you have questions, feel free to email Ms. Medrano at vmedrano@usd507.org.
Thank you again for supporting SHS Cheer!
KAY Spa Day is on the way!
Join us for the Senior Scholarship Assembly and Signing Ceremony: Wednesday, May 7 at 2:30 pm!
Stay up to date with the golfers today at Cimarron. Start time is 1:00 pm
https://www.kansasgolfscores.com/ks_b_25/teamresults.php?id=2399&state=ks&db=boys
The USD 507 All-School Cookout will be held on Thursday, May 8, at SGS. Families are invited to eat with their children. Tickets for non-students are $6. Please either prepurchase tickets in the SGS office OR bring exact change or a check--to keep the line moving, we will not be able to make change. We will begin serving kindergarten at 11 a.m. and move up through the grades. JH and HS students will be bussed over at approximately 11:40.
Thanks to generous community donations, Satanta PTO is able to provide free school supplies to all USD 507 students. Donations are now being accepted in the SGS office and USD 507 district office, or you can Venmo SatantaPTO FOKS. Thank you for your support of our students!
Haskell County softball games for April 25 have been cancelled due to weather. Make-up games are to be determined.
USD 507 will hold a K-12 spring music concert on Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m. in the SHS auditorium. The K-5 vocal students will perform first (approximately 45 minutes), followed by a brief intermission. The 5th grade band and all 6-12 musicians will perform after the intermission.
Results from yesterday's Junior High track meet at Moscow
USD 507 is hiring! For more information, contact Karen Burrows (kburrows@usd507.org) or Garrett Moreno (gmoreno@usd507.org). A printable application is available on the USD 507 website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1948049/Classified_Application_Online.pdf
May breakfast and lunch menus
Congratulations to Cameron Ross, who broke the Satanta High School girls' javelin record at the Spearville meet today with a throw of 140' 6", winning the event. The previous record of 133' 7" was set by Crystal Wade in 2000.
Satanta High School's Art Department brought home several awards from the Fort Hays State University Art Show. Owen Downs Gilmore, Hunter Waggoner, Lauren Dusin, Gisselle Rubio, Diamond Wood, Jaretmy Serrano, Rocio Rangel, and Cameron Fraley all received award of excellence certificates. Within this group, a first-place ribbon was awarded to Rocio, Owen was awarded a second-place ribbon, and a third-place ribbon was awarded to Cameron. Satanta Jr.-Sr. High School's art teacher is Christine Ramirez. We are proud of these students and their instructor!
Results from yesterday's home Junior High track meet
Results from the Lakin golf tournament yesterday. The team brought home some hardware finishing 3rd as a team and placed 2 individually. So proud of these guys! There's still lots of work left to be done but these boys are up for the challenge!
