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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.

South Hutchinson Elementary School Sends Letter to Parents Regarding Lockout Incident Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, November 5

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 5, 2025) - Letter from Mrs. Shalon Worcester Principal at USD 309 South Hutchinson Elementary SchoolParents and GuardiansWe hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a lockout situation that took place earlier today at... 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.

Wiley Elementary Named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education

Wednesday, April 2

Leadership and Life Skills at Wiley Elementary School Inspire Young Students to Become Future-Ready Leaders with the Leader in Me Model HUTCHINSON/SALT LAKE CITY — Wiley Elementary School announced late last month the school has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson.Grant will receive a $200 prize for submitting the winning entry, which will be featured... Read More.

Grand Staff Thrift Boutique Brings Back 12 Days of Christmas Sale, Raising Funds for eSwatini Elementary School

Friday, November 15

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — Grand Staff Ministries, Inc. has recently been granted land in eSwatini, Africa, to build an elementary school.To raise funds for the building project, the Grand Staff Thrift Boutique in Buhler is holding a 12 Days of Christmas Sale Friday,... Read More.

Plum Creek Elementary PTO Raises $500 with Hutch Putt Fundraiser

Friday, October 25

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio was very honored to present $500 to the Plum Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The funds were raised on Oct. 11 at Hutch Putt in support of the school's PTO.Plum Creek... Read More.

Inman Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Room Completed

Friday, September 27

By the McPherson County Community Foundation INMAN, Kan. — Inman Elementary has completed their renovation of a dedicated science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics room. This room was completed in part thanks to the Jill Larson Educational Memorial fund and other donors. Read More.

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond to Sedgwick Elementary School for Freon Leak in HVAC System; No Injuries Reported

Wednesday, August 14

SEDGWICK, Kan. — Multiple agencies responded to a HazMat scene at the Sedgwick Elementary School on west 4th this afternoon. Newton Fire/EMS responded at approximately 1:30 PM for a reported structure fire but didn't find one upon arrival. However, a Freon leak in... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on the American Dream with Inman Elementary School

Wednesday, April 3

By Brenna Eller INMAN, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. visited Inman Elementary School this afternoon. He was invited by the 2nd Grade Class at Inman Elementary because they are currently studying about the U.S. Government.“Of all the things I do today, this is... Read More.

Thomas Jackson Named Lincoln Elementary Principal for SY2024/25

Monday, March 25

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas (TJ) Jackson will serve as the Principal at Lincoln Elementary School for the 2024/25 school year.Mr. Jackson currently serves as the principal at Canton-Galva Elementary School and is... Read More.

Fun for All Ages at Windom Elementary Carnival March 22

Monday, March 4

Information by Windom Elementary School LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Everyone is invited, so be sure to bring your whole family - kids, grandparents, cousins, friends and neighbors to the Windom Elementary Carnival for a fun family night filled with a Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Cake Walk,... Read More.