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USD 418 Considers Proposed Calendar Changes for 2025/26 School Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — USD 418 is considering adjustments to the 2025/26 school calendar that would add 20 minutes to each school day and reduce the total number of school days by eight.A committee of teachers, parents, administrators, and board members, appointed by the USD... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Host Community Focus Groups Jan. 16 and Jan. 27: USD 418 Board Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, January 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on January 13, 2025.The Board has scheduled two special meetings for January 16 and January 27 at 6:00PM to host Community Focus Groups. These groups are part of our ongoing... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Votes to Withdraw from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Accepts 2024-25 Strategic Plan

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Largely because of Hutchinson Clinic no longer being in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, The Buhler USD Board of Education voted Monday to withdraw from the health insurance pool sponsored by ESSDACK, which is through BCBS.The ESSDACK... Read More.

USD 308 Bond Election on Hold Due to State Action

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Because of an expected action at this week's Kansas State Board of Education meeting, there will not be a bond election for Hutchinson USD 308 in April. Superintendent Dawn Johnson reviewed for the Board of Education the situation that... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Approves 2025 District Legislative Priorities, Other Meeting Items

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education discussed legal services again at Monday's meeting. No bids were submitted to provide comprehensive legal services for the district, and following an in-depth discussion on this the Board formed a committee... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

Meet the 2024 USD 418 Kansas Horizon Award Nominees

Thursday, October 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public School recently recognized the second-year teachers in the district who have been nominated for the Kansas Horizon Award.The Kansas Horizon Award honors outstanding second-year teachers who have made significant impacts in their classrooms and each nominee had to submit... Read More.

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a close. The Board, along with district... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Navigates Water Supply Challenges and Celebrates School Achievements

Wednesday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 is still looking at the potential of bringing water from the city of Hutchinson to the new Crusader Corner Daycare at 56th and Plum.Superintendent Cindy Couchman gave the USD 313 Board of Education an update on... Read More.

USD 308 Announces 2026 KTOY Candidates

Friday, October 11

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has announced their Kansas Teacher of the Year candidates, Melissa Swaim and Tara Urban.The Kansas Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional educators across the state, recognizing their dedication and impact on students and communities.... 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.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting Monday, Sept. 23

Tuesday, September 24

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Board of Education of USD 308 convened for a regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the USD 308 Administration Center, located at 1520 N. Plum, Hutchinson.The meeting began with the Pledge of... Read More.