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USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Two Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Alexis Gallardo Foreman and Rev. Floyd Thompkins, to its Board of Directors

Wednesday, August 9

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College announced on Aug. 8, the addition of two distinguished alumni, Dr. Alexis Gallardo Foreman, and Rev. Floyd Thompkins to its esteemed Board of Directors. Both Dr. Gallardo Foreman and Rev. Thompkins bring a wealth of expertise and... Read More.

Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education Narrows Down Candidates for General Election

Tuesday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan — Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education voters narrowed the field from 13 to 8 candidates for four seats up this year in the primary election Tuesday (Aug. 1) and the only one required in Reno County this year.The... Read More.

Colorado Leaving Pac-12 and Returning to Big 12 in 2024 Following Unanimous Vote by Board of Regents

Friday, July 28

By: Arnie Stapleton, AP News BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Commissioner Brett Yomark: Read More.

United Way of Reno County Board Member Sotelo Representing at World Summit in Northern Ireland

Friday, July 28

By United Way of Reno CountyHutchinson, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is excited to announce that Board Member, David Sotelo has been chosen to attend the 2023 One Young World Summit representing United Ways in Northern Ireland.United Way Worldwide has a commitment... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Childcare Program Update; Approves Virtual School Handbook

Tuesday, July 25

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ashley Webster, Director of Head Start, gave an update to the board. This included information about Parents as Teachers, Pre-K classrooms, USD 308 child care center, Reno County Head Start, and Reno County Education Cooperative. Information... Read More.

Human Trafficking Advisory Board Meet with Kobach, Mattivi

Friday, July 21

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. — The Human Trafficking Advisory Board (HTAB) met with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi during its July 20 meeting. This month's meeting is the second quarterly meeting... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education to Submit New Bond Proposal in November

Tuesday, July 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, the Board agreed to submit to voters in November another bond issue proposal, of the same amount as the proposal rejected in May, but with some changes. The most notable... Read More.

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Laura Kelly and the 2024 Legislature embrace a four-year initiative raising state aid to special education by $86.6 million annually to bring Kansas into compliance with... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

Tuesday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. –During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application by visiting the District... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education held Annual Reorganization Meeting

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 10th. During the meeting, Cheryl Thompson nominated Valarie Gibson-Smith as President. The motion carried, 6-0, with Gibson-Smith recusing herself from the vote. Gibson-Smith immediately took her seat and... Read More.

State Football Changes, Key Items Approved by KSHSAA Executive Board

Wednesday, June 28

By: KSHSAA Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer and wrestling will... Read More.