Wildcat Sideline Scoop — Homecoming Edition! 💜💛

We just finished Homecoming Week at SHS! In this edition, we introduce our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen candidates, highlight Senior Ethan Lowman, and sit down with Sophomore Ailani Knox. We also look ahead at everything happening around Wildcat Nation during the week of October 5–9!

https://youtu.be/0Bd1H8OkOUA
about 1 hour ago, Hannah Key
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Whew! What a week! What a weekend!

I hope that you enjoyed the beautiful weather as much as we did! We were rodeoing in Fayette, and I thought I'd have plenty of time to wrap up my newsletters and send them when I got home tonight. (Last week was a little wild for all of us...)

Well...I was wrong. Because of how late it is, I will email the link now and share via text in the morning. Let's make it a great week!

SHS STUDENT WILDCAT ROAR: https://app.smore.com/n/35y94-shs-student-wildcat-roar
about 18 hours ago, Jessica Clements
Pink Week Showdown softball graphic featuring the Slater Lady Wildcats and Carrollton Lady Trojans. The design uses pink breast cancer awareness elements with the Slater Wildcat and red Carrollton Trojan mascots. First pitch is at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and donations will be accepted to benefit the local Cancer Center.
Good morning, Wildcats! 💜💛

This week, we will host our final JH football game of the season on Monday night against Lincoln. This will be our PINK OUT game. 🩷 Wear your pink to school on Monday and then come cheer on your Wildcats at 5:00 pm!

Be sure to read about all of this week's PK-8 Monday Message: https://app.smore.com/n/pdeax
1 day ago, Becky Drummond
Pink Out JH Football, Monday, October 5, 2026, Slater vs. Lincoln 5:00 pm, This is our Pink Out game! Everyone is encouraged to wear pink!
Good evening, HS Wildcats! The Homecoming Dance will start at 9:30 and end at 11:30. Please enter through the Library doors off the Circle Drive. Admission is $3 for an individual or $5 for a pair, payable by cash or card.
3 days ago, Jessica Clements
Students attending the dance tonight, please enter through the library doors in the circle drive!

PLUS: StuCo will be selling light-up glasses for $2 at the door! 😎

See you tonight, Wildcats!
3 days ago, Hannah Key
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It's Homecoming Day! Remember: School Dismisses at 1:06, Parade line-up begins at 1:15 (see graphic).

Parade Route starts on Morgan Street, headed North, wraps to Elm Street, Front Street, then Main Street before ending back in the Circle Drive. S - L - A!

3 days ago, Jessica Clements
Homecoming Parade Lineup graphic with a purple and gold Wildcat and colorful 2000s-themed design featuring CDs, cassette tapes, checkerboard patterns, and neon accents. Lineup begins at 1:15 PM on Morgan Street, facing north. Parade order: 1. Sheriff Department, 2. Ambulance, 3. Fire Truck with Cheerleaders, 4. Band, 5. 2025 Queen and King (Nevaeh & Ben), 6. HS Football, 7. Thomas & Jourden, 8. Ethan & Gretchen, 9. Tristen & Ginny, 10. Seniors, 11. FFA, 12. Trap Team, 13. Juniors, 14. CTA Float, 15. SHS Choir/STAC, 16. Sophomores, 17. Little League Tackle Football, 18. Little League Flag Football, 19. Little League Cheer Football, 20. Freshmen, 21. JH Cheer, 22. Class of 1991, 23. Exchange Bank, 24. KMMO, and 25. JH Football. Theme: “Party Like It’s the 2000s.”
Kudos to Ms. Hannah Key, our HS Student Council Advisor & ELA teacher for receiving today's Staff Shoutout - Who else is doing an AWESOME job?

Let us know HERE: https://forms.gle/JGM1xsTqv7yJ2gHE8
3 days ago, Jessica Clements
Here’s what SHS student Jourden Johnson says about SHS teacher Ms. Hannah Key : “Ms. Key has a lot on her plate, but not one time will you see her being negative. She is always smiling and can easily put a smile on your face. Ms. Key is what I would consider a teacher who provides a safe place. She makes her students feel comfortable being themselves and knows how to make everyone feel welcomed. No matter what kind of day you are having, you know you can walk into her classroom and feel supported. She is the kind of teacher who makes a difference without even realizing it, and I am grateful to have someone like her at school.”

Tuesday evening at the MSTA Central Region Annual Business Meeting and Open Hearing 2 Slater teachers were awarded a classroom grant and an advanced degree scholarship. Congratulations to Ms. Hannah Key and Mrs. Winnie Regalado on their awards.

4 days ago, Michelle Krog
Award Winners
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Join us TONIGHT at 7:30 in the gym for the Homecoming Pep Assembly!

This event is for SHS students and candidates’ families.

🌧️ Due to the rain, we will not have a bonfire this year.

See you tonight!
4 days ago, Jessica Clements
Purple-and-gold graphic announcing the Homecoming Pep Assembly tonight at 7:30 in the gym. The event is for SHS students and candidates’ families. The bonfire is canceled this year due to rain. Gold stars and a megaphone decorate the graphic.
Just a reminder that we will have an early dismissal tomorrow, October 2, at 1:06 PM. Please make the appropriate arrangements for your students.

Please join us for the Homecoming Parade at 2:00 PM and be sure to wear your purple & gold! 💜💛

Let’s show our Wildcat spirit and make it a great Homecoming!

Go Wildcats! 💜💛
4 days ago, Becky Drummond
Important Reminder: School Update This Friday, Ocotber 2, Early dismissal 1:06 PM Go Wildcats!, Homecoming Parade 2:00 pm, Cheer on your Wildcats! Wear your purple & gold! Show your spirit wear purple & gold!
Pre-purchasing admission for Homecoming dance available! Cash or card is still welcome at the door! For pre-sales student will need the receipt QR code from purchase to scan at the door.
4 days ago, Nicole Hill
Slater Wildcats 2026 Homecoming Dance Friday Oct 2 following the football game, $3 for 1 person, $5 for 2 people, prepurchasing admission here or pay cash/card at the door. students will need receipt QR code at the door
📸 Picture Day is tomorrow, Wildcats!

Students in grades 9–11 have fall pictures on Thursday, October 1, at Slater High School.

Order online at https://inter-state.com/order using code 0532SZB.

Bring your smile! 💜💛
5 days ago, Jessica Clements
Black-and-white Inter-State Studio flyer announces Fall Picture Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Slater High School. Order at inter-state.com/order using code 0532SZB or scan the QR code. The flyer offers custom styles for the school and accepts debit card, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Information appears in English and Spanish.
Senior Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, at Slater High School. This picture day order code is for SENIORS ONLY. Other information was published in this week's newsletter and physical forms were shared with Seniors yesterday.

Order at https://inter-state.com/order using code 0550NVB.

Bring your smile, Class of 2027! 💜💛
5 days ago, Jessica Clements
Black-and-white Inter-State Studio flyer announces Senior Picture Day at Slater High School on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for seniors only. Order online at inter-state.com/order using code 0550NVB or scan the QR code. Payment options include debit card, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Key details appear in English and Spanish.

Congratulations to our Girls Golf team on their 2nd place finish at the Glasgow triangular match yesterday!

Individual results: Hadley Wiseman: 2nd overall, Ella Campbell: 7th overall, Charlot Thornton: 11th overall, Maddy Gochenour: 12th overall, Ava Hayes: 16th overall, & Molly Krog: 18th overall.

S - L- A...

5 days ago, Jessica Clements
Girls golf team
Today's softball game at Norborne is canceled.
There will be no practice .
5 days ago, Jessica Clements
Purple-and-gold Slater Lady Cats softball graphic. Today’s game at Norborne, September 30, 2026, is canceled. No practice today.
Our HS Football Coaching Staff received a Shoutout from Concordia!

Who else deserves a shout out?
Let us know HERE: https://forms.gle/JGM1xsTqv7yJ2gHE8
5 days ago, Jessica Clements
Here’s what Concordia Activities Director Amanda Reid said about our HS Coaching Staff (Mr. Davis, Mr. Brayman, Mr. Duncan, Mr. Polson, and Mr. Foster) : “I wanted to reach out and let you know how much we appreciated your coaching staff during our recent contest. Our sideline crew specifically commented on how impressed they were with your coaches. They appreciated the positive encouragement they gave their athletes, as well as the respectful and appropriate language they used throughout the game.”
Sophomores, if you'd like to receive extra points for homecoming, you are welcome to bring in 2 bags of candy for 1 point. Please bring it to Ms. Bowling or Miss Schaefer!
6 days ago, Kati Schaefer
Literary Travelers will continue our travels through the UK on Wednesday after school until 4:15. Pick up in the circle drive. We will be meeting every Wednesday unless an announcement is made otherwise.
6 days ago, Angela Pointer
Blue world map overlaid with text advertising Literaru Travelers after school club
🔥 BONFIRE RELOCATION! 🔥

Due to anticipated weather, we’re making a few changes to our Homecoming festivities!

📣 Pep Rally: 7:30 PM in the High School Gym
🔥 Bonfire: Immediately following the pep rally in the gravel lot

Please note: If it is raining following the pep rally, the bonfire will be cancelled.
6 days ago, Hannah Key
Purple and orange “Bonfire Relocation!” announcement. Due to anticipated weather, the pep rally moves to the High School gym at 7:30 p.m., followed by the annual bonfire in the gravel lot. The pep rally includes performances by the band, choir, and cheerleaders, plus Homecoming candidate games. Illustrations show a bonfire, megaphone, musical instruments, and crown.
Our HS StuCo members were up bright and early Friday morning making cinnamon rolls! 💜💛 Thanks to everyone who grabbed breakfast and helped us raise $$ for Homecoming! We appreciate your support!
6 days ago, Hannah Key
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