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Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Friday, July 4

Two beloved central Kansas school staffers have passed away. Prairie Hills Middle School science teacher Victor Wilkinson died Wednesday evening after suffering a massive heart attack. Buhler USD Superintendent Cindy Couchman said in a statement Mr. Wilkinson was more than just an Educator, as he... Read More.

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

Monday, June 30

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyons man has been convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in the October, 2020 shootings of Lyons Police Sergeant Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher and coach Brian Friess.Adam Hrabik was convicted Friday by a Lyon County... Read More.

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.

Southeast Iowa teacher wins ag educator award

Monday, February 3

An Iowa teacher is being recognized for teaching her students about agriculture. Kerri Bell, a second-grade teacher at Mid-Prairie Elementary School in Kalona, recently received the Iowa Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture award presented by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation. “Teaching about agriculture comes... Read More.

Great Things are on the “Horizon” for Buhler Teacher

Wednesday, January 15

By the Buhler High School Journalism Department BUHLER, Kan. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Buhler High School Agriculture Education teacher Rylie Sanders learned she was a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. She later received a call from Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, congratulating... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Nominees; Aves Competes for Teacher of the Year

Monday, September 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last week, USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools announced the nominees for the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program. This year’s nominees are Sammy Crawford and Roylin Page.The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award... Read More.

Bethany College and MCCSEC Launch Innovative Scholarship Program to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage

Thursday, June 6

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (MAY 29, 2024) — In partnership with the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative (MCCSEC), Bethany College is excited to announce the launch of the Pathway to SPED scholarship program. This initiative addresses the critical shortage of special education teachers in... Read More.

Sterling College to Participate in the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Model

Thursday, April 25

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College Education Department has been approved as a participant in the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Model, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The program is a “four-year competency-based teacher registered apprenticeship that offers a comprehensive approach... Read More.

Two Teachers Named Region 1 Finalists for 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year

Sunday, April 7

By the Kansas State Department of Education SALINA, Kan. (April 6, 2024) — Maegen Stucky, an elementary teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, McPherson USD 418, and Whitney Aves, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson USD 308, were named Region 1... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Teacher Wins Heartland Credit Union Grant

Tuesday, February 6

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the 2023-24 school year, Heartland Credit Union has awarded $3,800 total for 10 projects through its Celebrate Academic Success with HCU (CASH) Grants. Stephanie Suppes, Third Grade Teacher at Wiley Elementary School, was awarded a $400 grant... Read More.

Salina Teacher Arrested in Newton Investigation and Facing Charges from Arrest

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — More details have been released involving the arrest of a teacher at Lakeview Middle School in Salina on Monday.The Salina Police Department said their officers had gone to the school to assist Newton Police Detectives who had a search... Read More.

Man Charged in Fatality Accident Claiming Life of Canton-Galva Teacher Ashley Austin

Friday, January 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The driver of the Nissan SUV, in relation to the fatality accident claiming the life of Canton-Galva Ag Teacher Ashley Austin on Dec. 15, 2023, has been taken into custody and booked into the McPherson County Jail.According to a press... Read More.