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McPherson USD 418 Making Changes to 2025-26 School Year Student Fees

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is making a change in how it handles student fees for the 2025-26 school year.In March, the Board of Education adopted a Learning Resource Fee, which would replace previous variable fees with a consistent flat rate, which will... Read More.

Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Wednesday, July 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider has announced a challenging, 12-game non-conference schedule that awaits the Jayhawks during the upcoming 2025-26 season.The Jayhawks will face three power conference opponents prior to league play, beginning with the previously announced StorageMart Border Showdown against... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Thursday, June 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Moundridge Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for their 2025–26 grant cycle starting July 1.Grant rounds are held on a bi-monthly schedule. Applications are due by the 15th of the first month... Read More.

K-State’s 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents Announced

Thursday, June 12

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Visits by NCAA Tournament participants Baylor, BYU and Iowa State, along with home-and-home matchups with Kansas, TCU and West Virginia, highlight Kansas State's opponents for the 2025-26 Big 12 men's basketball season released Thursday morning (June 12).Big 12... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time in six years and only the second time since 2016, meal prices for McPherson USD 418 are proposed to stay the same for the 2025-26 school year. Food Service Director Bill Froese told the Board of Education... Read More.

Fort Hays State Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Monday, March 31

HAYS, Kan. — For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com.Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated... Read More.

McPherson School Board Approves 2025-26 Fees, Adds New Classes and Interventions

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education accepted a proposal at Monday's meeting regarding school fees for the 2025-26 school year. USD 418 waived those fees for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent presented three options for fees and gave... Read More.

USD 418 Considers Proposed Calendar Changes for 2025/26 School Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — USD 418 is considering adjustments to the 2025/26 school calendar that would add 20 minutes to each school day and reduce the total number of school days by eight.A committee of teachers, parents, administrators, and board members, appointed by the USD... Read More.