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USD 308 Debuts Activity Buses Wrapped in School Spirit

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In an exciting new initiative to enhance school spirit and community engagement, the Hutchinson Public Schools District unveiled one of two wrapped activity school buses at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The buses, designed by 308 students and expertly executed... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 to Implement Creative Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Tool for 15 Preschools and Six Child Care Classrooms

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Monday's meeting the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved purchase and implementation of Creative Curriculum alongside a teaching assessment tool covering 15 preschool and six child care classrooms. Cost is being covered through federal Head Start funds. Related to... Read More.

USD 308 Board Meeting Highlights: Calendar Updates, Technology Upgrades, and More

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last night, the USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00pm at the Administration Center. Board President Laura Corey and member Cheryl Thompson were absent. Board Vice President Darcie Canfield-Riggs presided over the meeting.Deputy Superintendent Krystal Young... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Two Hour Delay in Event of Inclement Weather, No Action Taken

Monday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night declined to take action on a suggestion to give the school district the option to have a two hour delay in classes rather than closing schools altogether in the event of inclement... Read More.

Nominations Open for USD 308 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, Davis Foundation Educator of the Year

Friday, February 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced that nominations are open for the 2024-25 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, and the Davis Foundation Educator of the Year. "Salthawk staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools," the... Read More.

USD 308 Bond Election on Hold Due to State Action

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Because of an expected action at this week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting, there will not be a bond election for Hutchinson USD 308 in April. Superintendent Dawn Johnson reviewed for the Board of Education the situation that... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

USD 308 Announces 2026 KTOY Candidates

Friday, October 11

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced their Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Melissa Swaim and Tara Urban.The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... Read More.

Dr. Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent, Promoted to Brigadier General

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective September 3, 2024, Colonel Dawn M. Johnson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was officially promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. BG Johnson currently serves as the Commander of the 143 Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in Orlando,... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting Monday, Sept. 23

Tuesday, September 24

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Education of USD 308 convened for a regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administration Center, located at 1520 N. Plum, Hutchinson.The meeting began with the Pledge of... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Nominees; Aves Competes for Teacher of the Year

Monday, September 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week, USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools announced the nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program. This year’s nominees are Sammy Crawford and Roylin Page.The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Tuesday, August 27

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 Board of Education began its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, with a presentation from Kyle Sawyer, HHS Assistant Principal, regarding the new Pass program. The electronic pass system was implemented at the Middle Schools... Read More.