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USD 308 Bond Election on Hold Due to State Action

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.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

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

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

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.

USD 308 Announces 2026 KTOY Candidates

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

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

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.