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USD 308 Announces Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees

Friday, October 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2025) — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Amanda Buethe and Michelle Goossen.The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Lockdown Lifted after Threat Deemed Not Credible

Tuesday, September 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today at 11:36 a.m., Hutchinson Police Department (HPD) received a call from an unknown individual regarding a threat directed at Hutchinson High School. Police and Sheriff Officers responded to Hutchinson High school and set up a perimeter around the school, while... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Accreditation, Enrollment Trends and Upcoming Homecoming Events

Wednesday, September 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Center located at 1520 North Plum St.Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its accreditation for the 2025-2026 school year. The Kansas State... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Elects Patterson for President, Mendez-Rosario as VP

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held its Reorganization meeting Monday, July 14, at 6:00 pm.The meeting began with the election of the President and Vice President. Lance Patterson was elected Board President while Gleysha Mendez-Rosario became Vice President. During the... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Discusses Cell Phone Policy

Tuesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 23, 2025) - At the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening, the board discussed a proposed cell phone policy, which would be included in the student handbook if adopted. For elementary schools, the policy would remain unchanged:... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Special Meeting

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, May 19, at 4:15 p.m. The Board passed the Superintendent’s Consent Agenda, which contained the March 2025 Treasurer’s Report. There was one action item, the Personnel Report. Both items passed... Read More.

USD 308 Summer Meal Program to Run June 2 through July 25

Saturday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 will be running its Summer Meal Program from June 2 through July 25 this year. Meals will not be served on July 4. Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. You do not need an application or... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Sets Bond Election Date and Capacity for Out of District Students

Tuesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voters in Hutchinson USD 308 will consider a $109.5 million bond issue at the November general election. The USD 308 Board of Education last night adopted a resolution to call the election, which since it will take place at the same... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Programs, Accepts Resignation of Faris Elementary Principal James Moffett

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education set some sort of record in their Monday evening meeting, which lasted maybe 3 ½ minutes. Superintendent Dawn Johnson was not present for the meeting.In that time, the board approved memorandums of understanding with... Read More.

USD 308 Announces 2025 Retirees; Public Invited to Reception or to Participate in Card Shower

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools has announced the esteemed list of retirees for this academic year.The greater Salthawk community is invited to attend the retirement reception on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Career and Technical Education Event... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kindergarten Meet & Greet for 2025-2026 School Year

Thursday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools is delighted to announce its upcoming Kindergarten Meet and Greet events, designed for incoming kindergarten students and their families!There are two dates for the Kindergarten Meet & Greet events:Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pmo ... Read More.

USD 308 to Host Resource Fair Thursday, April 10

Wednesday, April 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Special Education Department of USD 308 is excited to announce a resource fair on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Salthawk Activity Center. This event, designed for all families, will feature over 30 vendors and is... Read More.