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Retiring Salina Superintendent Linn Exline to Lead Kansas Wesleyans Teacher Education Department

Wednesday, June 11

SALINA, Kan. — Retiring Salina USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline will continue in an education role, as she was named this week the new head of Kansas Wesleyan University's Teacher Education Department.KWU President Dr. Mark Thompson said in announcing her new appointment few people... Read More.

Lyons City Council Recognizes Parks and Grounds Superintendent Matt Detmer as March Employee of the Month, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, April 8

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council at Monday's meeting approved a number of requests by the Lyons Chamber of Commerce connected with the Cinco De Mayo Celebration to be held Sunday, May 4. Among them is authorization to hold activities in Workman Park,... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Hires New Superintendent

Monday, March 31

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley USD 400 has named a new Superintendent of Schools.Quentin Breese, currently Superintendent of Schools for Concordia USD 333, was named at a Sunday evening special meeting by the USD 400 Board of Education to succeed Heath Hogan, who is... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun.Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday.As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

Monday, February 17

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.“We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,” said Gabe Grant, board... Read More.

Superintendent Walker Goes the Extra 101 Miles

Monday, October 21

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Saturday, October 12, 2024, John Walker was up before the sun. Having just flown in from a training event in Arizona, he slept in his car awaiting the start of a new challenge. He laced up his... Read More.

Dr. Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent, Promoted to Brigadier General

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective September 3, 2024, Colonel Dawn M. Johnson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was officially promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. BG Johnson currently serves as the Commander of the 143 Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in Orlando,... Read More.

Ty Rhodes named Assistant Superintendent for SY2024/25

Tuesday, April 9

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. (April 8, 2024) — McPherson Public Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Ty Rhodes will serve as Assistant Superintendent of McPherson Public Schools effective July 1, 2024.When asked what he looks forward to, Mr. Rhodes shared the following:... Read More.

USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Leaving

Tuesday, March 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Jamie Lewis has announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The resignation was announced Tuesday afternoon in a McPherson Public Schools Newsletter.Lewis, who is in his second year as... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items.Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Salary Not Out of Line with Other Districts

Wednesday, October 25

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — The recent $19.400 raise given to McPherson USD 418 Superintendent of Schools Shiloh Vincent raised a lot of eyebrows, especially among critics of the current district administration and Board of Education. A question asked by some is how... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Praises District Staff for Quick Response During Tuesday’s Stray Arrow Incident

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent praised district staff Wednesday for their work following a Tuesday morning incident where a seven-year-old girl was struck by a stray arrow on the Roosevelt Elementary School playground.Shiloh told Ad Astra News it... Read More.