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Buhler USD 313 Awarded Six KSDE Star Awards

By USD 313 Buhler Public Schools BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler Unified School District 313 (USD 313) has been honored with a total of six Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) Star Awards. This recognition celebrates the district's dedication to success in the outcome measures that Kansans... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Salary Not Out of Line with Other Districts

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 495 School Board Candidate Forum Oct. 21

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned Teachers Association is hosting a USD 495 School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jordaan Public Library, 724 Broadway in Larned.All of the candidates running for USD... Read More.

USD 308 Reports Enrollment Count Day Numbers for 2023-2024

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year, Kansas statute designates September 20 as Enrollment Count Day; the date that is used to determine the number of students regularly enrolled for funding purposes. As of September 20, 2023, USD 308 student population is 4,030.... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Library Media Collection Development Policy

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night approved a Library Media Collection Development Policy. That policy includes the process that permits the public to request a review of textbooks, instructional materials or library... Read More.

USD 308 Announces KSDE Horizon Award Nominees

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 26th, Hutchinson Public Schools surprised two new teachers as 2024 Kansas Horizon Award nominees. Ashley Sharbutt, Physical Education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Ethan Wedel, Music Teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School.The Kansas Horizon... Read More.