Stryker Local Schools Announcements- October 14, 2026

💙🐾 STRYKER LOCAL SCHOOLS | PANTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 🐾🖤

Stay connected with what's happening at Stryker Local Schools! Here are our upcoming events, school updates, and important reminders.

📅 UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES

🍎 Elementary

October 14: 4th Grade Field Trip to Sauder Founder's Hall – Toledo Orchestra
October 16: End of the 1st Nine Weeks
October 22: School Picture Retake Day

🏈 Junior High & High School Athletics

October 15 | 5:00 PM: JH Football vs. Tinora (Home)
October 15 | 5:30 PM: Varsity Volleyball vs. Montpelier (Home) – 🎓 SENIOR NIGHT!
October 17 | 9:00 AM: Cross Country BBCs at Harrison Lake
October 17 | 1:00 PM: HS Football vs. Plymouth Big Red (Home) – 🎓 SENIOR RECOGNITION!

🏐 PANTHER ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

Congratulations to Aubrey Clemens on reaching an incredible milestone of 1,000 career digs during the varsity volleyball game against Edon! 💙

Recent Volleyball Results:

JV: Lost in two sets (16–25, 13–25). Record: 10–11
Varsity: Lost in four sets (25–22, 22–25, 21–25, 23–25). Record: 14–7

💻 PANTHER TECH CLUB 2026–2027

Students have an exciting opportunity to explore technology, engineering, and creativity through activities including 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, robotics, drone racing, green screen production, and woodworking!

Information and registration forms will be sent home with students. Additional forms will be available in the office. Please see the attached information for schedules and details.

🍪 ELEMENTARY COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER

Help support Stryker Elementary School! Funds raised will benefit field trips, assemblies, classroom necessities, and other student opportunities.

Each 2.25 lb box contains 40 ready-to-bake cookies!

📅 Fundraiser ends October 23, 2026.

Families can order online or share the fundraiser link with friends and family. Donations are also accepted for supporters outside the delivery area.

🛒 Shop or donate:

https://abc.launchfundraising.com/FundraiserHomeInfo/0/FH9PZ2

Please enter the student's name as the seller at checkout. Order forms and additional information will be sent home.

📸 SCHOOL PICTURES & RETAKES

School pictures are ready to view and order!

https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

School Name: STRYKER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Event Code: FE216526

Picture Retake Day is October 22. Families wishing to have their child's picture retaken should contact Jostens and notify the school office.

📢 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY REMINDERS

🏀 Athletic Boosters: The next meeting is October 14 at 7:30 PM.

📚 Stryker Library: Check out the attached activities calendar for upcoming library events!

💪 Empowering the Female Student-Athlete: Join us November 11, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 PM at the Tinora Performing Arts Center. This FREE event features Ohio State University Athletics experts Dr. Marcia Edwards and Gabby Mushisky, who will discuss mental resilience and sports nutrition. Everyone is welcome, although the presentation focuses on female student-athletes.

More information: https://www.tinora.org/article/3105849

💙 Panther Shop: Need Stryker spirit wear? Families can request FREE, gently used Stryker clothing for their children!

Request clothing here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5z3qFfwtAsOcDG01jpvZI_kBR58NCaraKUJPfH2VT-Sfyhw/viewform

♻️ Box Tops & Pop Tabs: Continue supporting our school by scanning Box Tops! We are also collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Donations can be dropped off at either school office.

💳 PaySchools & PowerSchool: The systems are now syncing, and lunch balances should be accurate. Payments may take up to 24 hours to post.

Pay school fees or add lunch money: https://payschoolscentral.com

🏈 FOOTBALL TICKETS & CONCESSIONS

Fans can now purchase tickets online through Hometown Ticketing or use a credit card at the gate and concession stand!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/stryker/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc%3D

Online ticket service fee: $1.00 per ticket.

Credit card processing fee: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

💵 Cash is still accepted!

📺 WATCH PANTHER ATHLETICS FROM HOME

Stryker Athletics has transitioned from NFHS to HUDL for streaming sporting events. Please see the attached instructions for information on how to watch.

🛍️ PANTHER SPIRIT WEAR

Show your Panther Pride with official team apparel!

🏀 Boys Basketball Player Gear: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/1ramnq1cDB

🏀 Boys Basketball Fan Shop: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/GMAPKjpncS

🏀 Girls Basketball Gear: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/PKwFLNHcDq

***Girls basketball gear is available throughout the season, with orders shipped directly to your home.

🏐 Volleyball Gear: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/U8zxpFbVtB

🍽️ UPCOMING LUNCH MENU

All lunches include fruit and milk.