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USD 308 to Host Resource Fair Thursday, April 10

Wednesday, April 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Special Education Department of USD 308 is excited to announce a resource fair on Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Salthawk Activity Center. This event, designed for all families, will feature over 30 vendors and is... 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.

USD 308 Debuts Activity Buses Wrapped in School Spirit

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In an exciting new initiative to enhance school spirit and community engagement, the Hutchinson Public Schools District unveiled one of two wrapped activity school buses at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. The buses, designed by 308 students and expertly executed... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 to Implement Creative Curriculum and Teaching Assessment Tool for 15 Preschools and Six Child Care Classrooms

Tuesday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At Monday's meeting the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education approved purchase and implementation of Creative Curriculum alongside a teaching assessment tool covering 15 preschool and six child care classrooms. Cost is being covered through federal Head Start funds. Related to... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Discusses Enrollment Decline at Buhler Grade School

Tuesday, March 11

BUHLER, Kan. — Issues related to declining enrollment at Buhler Grade School were discussed during Monday's USD 313 Board of Education meeting by Superintendent Cindy Couchman, who told the board a focus group plans to continue discussions on it at a Tuesday evening meeting.At... Read More.

USD 308 Board Meeting Highlights: Calendar Updates, Technology Upgrades, and More

Tuesday, February 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Last night, the USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00pm at the Administration Center. Board President Laura Corey and member Cheryl Thompson were absent. Board Vice President Darcie Canfield-Riggs presided over the meeting.Deputy Superintendent Krystal Young... Read More.

Doug Higgins to be Inducted in Lyons USD 405 Hall of Fame Monday, Feb. 24

Thursday, February 20

LYONS, Kan. — The USD 405 Endowment Association's Lyons Schools Hall of Fame will induct a new member Monday evening, one familiar to area sports fans.Doug Higgins is being inducted as a contributor to Lyons schools at a ceremony to take place prior... 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.

Buhler USD 313 Adding Ten Minutes to School Days in Event of Snow Days Needed, Approves New Policies

Tuesday, February 11

BUHLER, Kan. — In order to provide some headroom in the event additional snow days are needed, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved adding another ten minutes to the school day starting Monday, and if needed, change Friday, April 25 to... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Two Hour Delay in Event of Inclement Weather, No Action Taken

Monday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night declined to take action on a suggestion to give the school district the option to have a two hour delay in classes rather than closing schools altogether in the event of inclement... Read More.

Nominations Open for USD 308 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, Davis Foundation Educator of the Year

Friday, February 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced that nominations are open for the 2024-25 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, and the Davis Foundation Educator of the Year. "Salthawk staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools," the... Read More.