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Today is the last day for USD 308 Employee of the year nominations! Have you nominated your favorite Salthawk staff member yet? www.usd308.com/eoy We believe our staff bring valuable assets to the district as they contribute their skills, expertise, passion, and collective effort to achieve our district mission of educating and empowering every Salthawk for life! Please help us as we recognize and celebrate our outstanding Salthawk staff members. Davis Foundation nominations will remain open until March 4th.

Due to inclement weather, Hutchinson Public Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. Reminder- there is no school on Friday, February 21st, and Monday, February 24th, for staff professional development days. Thank you, Unified School District 308 Administration

Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school for Hutchinson Public Schools on Tuesday, February 18th. Thank you, Unified School District 308 Administration

We are asking USD 308 staff and families to consider nominating a teacher for the Davis Foundation Award. The James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation will again grant $4,000 cash awards this year for outstanding classroom teachers! Make your nomination online at www.usd308.com/eoy before March 4th! Additional rules apply, please visit the website.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 5:30-7:00 AAC FAMILY NIGHT AT GRABER ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1600 N. CLEVELAND FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE STUDENTS THAT USE ALTERNATIVE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE. PIZZA PROVIDED. CHILDCARE PROVIDED FIRST HALF. A NIGHT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER AAC FAMILIES, LEARN MORE ABOUT AAC, AND PRACTICE WITH FUN ACTIVITIES. BRING YOUR CHILD'S DEVICE. RSVP TO LANSDOWNE.WHITNEY@USD308.COM

Classes will resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th, for Hutchinson Public Schools.

School is cancelled for Hutchinson Public Schools today, Wednesday February 12th.

Nominate outstanding USD 308 staff today! www.usd308.com/eoy It is time to make your nominations for the 2024-2025 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, and Davis Foundation Educator of the Year. Salthawk staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools. They are responsible for executing the district's day-to-day operations, educating our students, and providing a nurturing environment for our students. We believe our staff bring valuable assets to the district as they contribute their skills, expertise, passion, and collective effort to achieve our district mission of educating and empowering every Salthawk for life! Thank you for your time and support of our amazing USD 308 staff. We look forward to honoring these staff members in the coming months.

Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, January 30, for Parent/Teacher Conferences, and no school Friday, January 31.

Dear USD 308 Parents: No school for USD 308 on Tuesday, January 7. As I drove around town and our schools this afternoon, it is still clear that we are contending with a stubborn layer of ice on all sidewalks, driveways, and roadways in and around our schools. Ensuring your child or children’s safe return to school is very important to me; therefore, I am cancelling school for Tuesday. Stay safe and warm, Dr. Johnson

HutchCC students engage with Graber students: Earlier this month, Hutchinson Community College Instructor Amber Carithers, walked from HutchCC to Graber Elementary School with her Children’s Literature class. The HutchCC students, comprised of both freshmen and sophomores, had prepared lessons to present to Haley Jenks’ third grade class during their unit on fables and folktales. The group, some aspiring educators and some not, were tasked with writing a story from start to finish, in a small group setting, and then creating a lesson that included a story presentation on a felt board. Graber students were rapt! Each story took three to six minutes to present and after each one, Mrs. Jenks called on her students to volunteer what they learned. They were quick to pick up on themes of kindness, patience, and using good manners from the felt board fables. Lessons were learned by both the guest teachers and young students. “I learned to be patient with them and to show confidence by using my teacher voice.” said HutchCC student, Katie Herman. Abel Jones, Art student at HutchCC, discovered various techniques for integrating lessons into diverse activities. While he is not majoring in Elementary Education, he noted that today's experience improved his communication skills and could also prove beneficial in parenting. #collaboration #k12education #kindnessiscontagious #learningtogether

You're invited to learn more about the YMCA at Adaptive Family Night. Enjoy open swim and gym time with your family on October 5th from 6-8pm. This is open to USD 308 and USD 313 Families.

All Sports Passes are good for all regular season athletic events at HHS & HMS. Single admission (adult or student) to Middle School is $5, and $7 for HHS. Get yours All Sports Pass today! https://gofan.co/event/1551474?schoolId=KS25152

Important Dates for September for PK-6th Grades

REMINDER: No school Monday! RECORDATORIO: ¡No hay clases el lunes!

USD 308 will not be in school on Monday, September 2nd. All buildings and offices will be closed in recognition of Labor Day.

HUTCHINSON, KS- Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff involved in the program. Mira McCue is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) graduate. She successfully tested in six IB courses, wrote an extended essay, and completed the elements for CAS. The graduates of the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP) are Caden Hendrix, Aiden Kimball, David Rogers, Lisa Selgrade, Victoria Severud, Ariana Shankle, and Ella Yoder. These graduates successfully completed at least two IB courses while focusing on their selected career pathways, completing a reflective project, and planning a service-learning activity. All these students' accomplishments highlight their commitment to academic rigor and global-mindedness exemplifying the core values of the International Baccalaureate. Each student's success is a testament to their perseverance and the support of our dedicated faculty. The IB program at Hutchinson High School continues to provide students with a comprehensive education that fosters critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and respect. The 100% diploma achievement rate highlights the program's effectiveness in preparing students for success in higher education and beyond. Congratulations to all our IB graduates on this outstanding accomplishment. Hutchinson High School celebrates their success and looks forward to their continued achievements in the future. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Stacy Goss USD 308 Dir. of Communications communications@usd308.com 620-615-4048 Photo Credit: The Allagaroo

Start your shopping carts! Supply lists are out! Find your students' list at www.usd308.com/supplies Please note: Teachers may have special requests for their supply list. This information will be shared during open houses. Hutchinson High School: Teachers will provide your student with a specific list the first weeks of school. Pre-K: Parents will be notified of any necessary supplies after enrollment.

Dear Salthawk Family, You can view the Summer 2024 Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/uvs6d In it you will find: Enrollment Links Meal Prices & Info Supply Lists Contact Information & More! We look forward to a great year! USD 308 Administration

Dear USD 308 Community Members, Over the past two weeks, the District has been conducting community meetings to gather public input regarding a master facilities plan that meets the current and future needs of the USD 308 community. At this point in the process, we are asking for your input by completing a brief anonymous survey. The survey is being managed by ExcellenceK12, a company that works with school districts on community research. It should take you 3 to 5 minutes to complete. Please note, the survey can only be taken once per device (laptop, tablet, etc.). Also, if you begin the survey and then exit before you have completed it, the system will not let you return later. All your answers will be anonymous. If you completed a survey following a community event, this is a separate survey, and we ask you to please take a moment to complete this one in addition. USD 308 Parents and Staff have been surveyed separately. Link to the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HutchinsonPublicSchoolsCommunitySurvey2024 The survey will close Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:59pm. We look forward to hearing from you!