Stryker Local Schools Announcements- October 22, 2026

Stryker Local Schools Announcements – October 22, 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 22: 3rd Grade ELA Pt. 2 State Test
October 22: School Picture Retake Day (If you would like your child's picture retaken, please notify the office.)
October 23: Cookie Dough Orders Due

🏈 Junior High & High School Athletics

October 23 | 6:00 PM: Varsity Football at Sebring McKinley
October 26 | 6:00 PM: Varsity Volleyball vs. Edon at Archbold High School – District Semifinals

📺 Sebring's NFHS Livestream Link for Friday's HS Football Game:

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/sebring-mckinley-sebring-oh/gam8713489671

Please see attachments for additional event information.

🏐 PANTHER ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

Recent Volleyball Results:

Varsity: Stryker won in three sets (25–12, 25–23, 27–25).
Record: 16–7

🏈 Junior High Football Results

Stryker: 52
Camden-Frontier: 16

🏆 Quiz Bowl Results

JV (4–0): Guaranteed a share of 1st place with a 205–110 win over Edgerton (3–1)!
Varsity (2–3): Dropped their contest 220–100.

🏀 3RD–6TH GRADE BOYS MINI-PANTHER BASKETBALL CAMP

Stryker is offering a FREE basketball camp for boys in grades 3–6!

📅 Dates: October 27 & 28

⏰ Times:

Grades 3 & 4: 3:30–5:00 PM
Grades 5 & 6: 5:00–6:30 PM

📍 Location: 57' Stage/Gym

💵 Cost: FREE!

Registration forms were sent home with students. Additional forms are available in the office and attached.

💻 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!

Our goal is to introduce students to the engineering design process and allow them the opportunity to build, create, and innovate.

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 were sent home.

Cookie dough is expected to arrive approximately 3–3½ weeks after the order is placed.

📸 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

Student images are secured using the email address(es) provided to Jostens by the school.

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

📢 SCHOOL & COMMUNITY REMINDERS

🎓 College Representative Visit: Bowling Green State University will visit on Monday, October 26, at 8:30 AM. Students must sign up in Mrs. Taylor's room by the end of the day before the visit to meet with the college representative.

📚 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 (Sports Psychologist) and Gabby Mushisky (Sports Dietitian), who will discuss mental resilience, performance-focused nutrition, physical health, and recovery. 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! We want all students to have the opportunity to show their Panther Pride!

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! Please see the attached form for details. We are also collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Donations can be dropped off at either the Elementary or High 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

If you do not know your child's Student ID, please contact a building secretary.

📺 WATCH PANTHER ATHLETICS FROM HOME

Stryker Athletics has transitioned from NFHS to HUDL for streaming Stryker 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

Boys Basketball Fan Shop closes December 10.

🏀 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

Volleyball gear orders will ship directly to your home.

🍽️ UPCOMING LUNCH MENU

All lunches include fruit and milk.