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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.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Friday, October 11

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will... Read More.

Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s New Melody Marsh

Monday, September 30

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) marked an exciting milestone with a special Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Friday, September 27th at 12:00pm, celebrating the grand opening of their new interactive feature—the... 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.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education has approved a 2024-25 budget that increases the district's property tax levy by about five hundredths of a mill and exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate by about 1 ½ mills. Business manager... 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.

Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board Awards 17 Local Students Scholarships

Monday, August 26

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — The Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board has proudly awarded 17 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the health care industry.Each year, a dedicated trustee board carefully selects recipients from a pool of both... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

USD 309 Now Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the Board of Education

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education from the Reno Valley area of the district.This vacancy was created by the resignation earlier this month of Jane Gamber. The... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget, Property Tax Levy to Increase

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved publication of a 2024-25 budget that carries a half mill increase in the property tax levy, though the actual amount of property tax paid to support the district may decline... Read More.

USD 308 Re-Elects Laura Corey as Board President and Elects Darcie Canfield-Riggs as Vice President

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Textbook fees were a topic of discussion for the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night. At their last meeting, Board member Lance Patterson asked about what the financial impact would be if the district eliminated the $65... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County.Students... Read More.