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All Schools Day Theme Selection Vote Underway

Tuesday, November 28

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — What should the theme be for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day be? You can help decide it.Five theme possibilities have been submitted to the public, and you can select the one you like on the Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Schools to Have Two Hour Late Start Nov. 8 Due to Dense Fog Conditions

Tuesday, November 7

By Buhler USD 313 BUHLER, Kan. — Due to the dense fog conditions predicted tomorrow morning, Buhler USD 313 will start two hours late on Wednesday, Nov. 8th. Please see your email for specific building start times and information.All schools will start two hours late... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Announce Teachers of the Year

Friday, October 27

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools is pleased to announce the District Teachers of The Year. Ms. Maegen Stucky was selected as the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mr. Christopher Strathman was selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year.Ms.... Read More.

Sub-State Volleyball Results: 4 McPherson County Schools Among Winners

Sunday, October 22

Sub-State Volleyball Results 4A AndaleAndale (W): 25-23-25 vs Clay Center: 17-25-18 4A UlyssesUlysses: 13-17 vs McPherson (W): 25-25 3A HalsteadHalstead: 11-19 vs Smoky Valley (W): 25-25 3A HavenCheney (W): 25-25 vs Trinity Academy: 21-21 2A HillsboroSedgwick: 16-12 vs Hillsboro (W): 25-25 2A SterlingInman (W): 25-25-25 vs Ellinwood: 27-17-17 1A Div. I... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Offering New Virtual Program

Wednesday, July 19

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools has announced a new endeavor to better serve local students. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, McPherson Public Schools is offering a virtual program for select 9th-12th grade students.This program will provide a unique, local... Read More.

USD 308 Schools has Tentative Bargaining Agreement between BOE and HNEA

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson School Board and Teachers’ Education Association reached a tentative agreement late on June 13, 2023.After only two meetings, both sides have agreed to language, raises, and other negotiated items for the 2023-2024 school year.Teachers will receive step and vertical... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly struck down a K-12 budget bill provision that would have decreased funding to more than one-third of Kansas public schools, calling the provision potentially “devastating” for rural communities.“This provision pulls the rug out from... Read More.

All Schools Day Physical and Virtual Medallion Locations Identified

Wednesday, May 10

MCPHERSON, Kan. – This year's McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt medallion and virtual location were both in Lindsborg, separated by four blocks. David Rempe found the medallion Sunday morning at the bottom of a fence on the north edge of the playground... Read More.

Here’s What’s Up this Week with All Schools Day in McPherson

Monday, May 8

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce MCPHERSON, Kan. - It’s May and do you know what that means? It’s time for McPherson County All Schools Day! This year’s All Schools Day Chairman is Denise O’Connor-Munsey. And with the help of many, many volunteers, and the... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Polish Plan to Fully Fund Public Schools, Revive Voucher Program

Thursday, April 27

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have restored language in the public school finance plan to ensure K-12 schools continue to be fully funded beyond the upcoming academic year and revived a voucher program.Sen. Molly Baumgardner, a Louisburg Republican, lashed out... Read More.

Vacant Seat on USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from June 12, 2023, through January 8,... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Details Announced

Tuesday, April 25

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt will begin Friday, May 5th. Again this year there will be both a medallion hunt and a virtual hunt, each with a $250 prize for the the person finding the medallion or identifying the virtual... Read More.