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USD 418 BOE Approves 2-part Bond Question, Facility Plan, Reducing Number of Elementary Schools

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After several months of intensive discussion, informational open houses, and more discussion, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a long-range facilities plan and to submit to voters in a March 3rd special election a... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Nears Consensus on Action Being Taken Next Week Regarding Bond Issue Submitted to Voters

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education, after more than two hours of discussion Monday night, is closer to a consensus on what it will be taking action on next week regarding a bond issue to be submitted to voters.At this... Read More.

Another Facility Option for USD 418 Presented, Preliminary Survey Results Released

Wednesday, November 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — There is yet another option on the table for facility improvements in McPherson USD 418. A concept presented by architect Duane Cash to the USD 418 Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday night is one that makes a couple... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Looks In-Depth at One Facility Option Monday

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education took a deeper dive Monday night into one of three options for facility options that have been presented to patrons in recent meetings, and a timeline on what it would take to construct them.Duane... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.

USD 418 Work Session Provides Answers, Generates More Questions

Tuesday, October 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — As the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education discussed what was learned at community meetings last week, a few things cleared up - but a lot more questions are being raised.During a work session Monday night that also included Blaine Cash... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.

USD 418 School Board Candidates Answer Audience Questions at Thursday Evening Candidate Forum

Friday, October 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — A large audience was in attendance for Thursday evening's USD 418 Candidate forum hosted by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs Committee. During the nearly hour-long event candidates were asked a series of questions submitted by audience members, the first... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Greenlights Roundhouse Floor Replacement and Construction of New Detention Ponds

Tuesday, September 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to address drainage issues at McPherson High School and to replace the Roundhouse floor destroyed by June flooding was, by and large, given the green light by the USD 418 Board of Education last night. The board voted 5-0 to... Read More.

State Assessment Results Delayed, USD 418 Budget Hearing Set

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Some people have been wondering when information on this year's state assessments will be coming out for Kansas schools. That's a question school officials have also been wondering, and for which McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent provided some answers at... Read More.

USD 418 Issues Statement on Roundhouse Floor Damage

Saturday, August 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — In the wake of a Wichita TV station interview regarding the flood damage to the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse after a heavy rain event June 17th, USD 418 released a statement late Friday afternoon.The statement said the district... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2025-26 crossing guard and school resource officer agreements with USD 418. Under the agreements, USD 418 covers half of the cost of salary and benefits for crossing guards and the resource officers at the middle... Read More.