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Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, a record number of high schools, art teachers, and students participated in the exhibit. The following Hutchinson High School students received recognition and cash awards at the annual Art POP competition: Sadie Hardcastle - 1st place - Painting Sadie Hardcastle - Honorable Mention – Painting Sadie Hardcastle - $4,000 Art Scholarship Kaden Prechtl - 1st place - Digital, Graphic Design, Photography Ella Yoder - 3rd place - Mixed Media Nevaeh Carey - 2nd place – Drawing 100 art pieces were submitted by students and high school art teachers from 15 districts statewide. This is the first year that the exhibit has featured the work of both students and their teachers. Student work was juried by Tim Stone, painter and part-time art instructor at Wichita State University. A closing reception and award ceremony were held Friday, Nov. 17. The exhibit featured artwork from high school students attending Concordia, Garden City, Smoky Valley (Lindsborg), Hesston, McPherson, Canton Galva, Belle Plain, Hutchinson, Goessel, Inman, Kinsley, Salina Central, Moundridge, and Free State (Lawrence).

1st Trimester Principal's Honor Roll

1st Trimester Honor Roll

Hawk Talk November 17th, 2023 with Dr. Dawn Johnson This week we celebrate our students, families, staff, substitutes and community as a part of American Education Week 2023 in Hutchinson Public Schools. #aew2023 Watch it on Facebook: https://fb.watch/onBONvU352/ Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Bi6nJNvgBrU

Today we are celebrating our ‘subs’ and wrapping up American Education Week. Substitute Educators play a vital role in the maintenance and continuity of daily education. These professional educators provide a critical link in the education of our students by serving as a bridge to provide continued quality education in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. Give us a like and a share if you think substitute educators are awesome! Want to give kudos for an awesome sub? Visit www.usd308.com/staffkudos

Education Support Professionals Day was first celebrated in 1987! National ESP Day is observed on Wednesday of American Education Week. Want to give a shoutout? Visit www.usd308.com/staffkudos We've seen ESPs go above and beyond for every Salthawk every day. On ESP Day, join us to honor the ESPs who continue keeping students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. #letsgetloud #awe2023 #isupportpubliceducation #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk #everysalthawkeveryday

As we celebrate American Education Week, we wanted to thank our staff for their dedication to providing an inviting, safe, innovative, and loving environment for our students to learn. Together, we achieve excellence! Sincerely, USD 308 Board of Education & Administration

We are kicking off American Education Week! Celebrated each year the week before Thanksgiving, American Education Week: “An educational week ... observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” This year’s theme is “Together for Safe, Just & Equitable Schools.” We will be celebrating our staff, parents, and community all week. If you’d like to get in on the fun, you can leave a kudos here: www.usd308.com/staffkudos #aew2023 #letsgetloud #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk

New Calm Room at Hutchinson High School Named After Former Educator HUTCHINSON, KS- Rusty’s room is a new safe space for students to re-center both physically and emotionally outside of their Hutch High classroom. Named after Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson High school teacher and golf coach, the room sits in the classroom where he taught Math for 53 of his 54 years of teaching. Located in C-hall, Rusty’s room hosts soft chairs, soft lighting, a therapy dog named Coco, fidget items, a bubble tube light zone, calming sounds, and other self-regulation opportunities. The calm room aims to lower tension. There is a ClearTouch screen to watch guided meditation and breathing videos. One chair in the room is a privacy chair with high sides and a cushioned seat. Part of the self-regulation challenge is educating the educators on how and when to use the room. “Students who are dysregulated have different needs than those that are in need of a nurse or needing behavior modification. Sometimes a student just needs a break because they have become overwhelmed with life and they can’t focus on their school work for a bit. We are able to impact students within minutes by offering a calm environment to reset and return to class.” said Jan Young, one of the school social workers overseeing Rusty’s Room. Students may request to visit Rusty’s room, but teacher or administrator approval is required. Maximum capacity is 3 students at any time in order to give each student ample space and privacy. All time in the room is supervised by a social worker or educational aide with the intent of a student returning to the learning environment as quickly as possible. Rusty’s room also hosts a small group of students for a recurring coping skills meeting and a group focusing on life skills for special education students. “We know it works because we have seen these techniques put to use in the education environment in the past. We have simply created a space to use them. We all know that slow, regulated breathing is scientifically proven to lower your heart rate. You’ve probably used breathing practices in your life.” Tanya Martin-Nisly stated. Martin-Nisly is also a social worker at HHS. “If a student can drop in for a few minutes to reset then they may be less likely to skip class, or be confrontational with other students or staff. We just want the students to be able to focus on learning and you can’t learn if you’re dysregulated.” As usage of the room catches on, HHS staff hope to track how many minutes students spend in the room during the 2023-2024 school year and are looking for a correlation in attendance, absenteeism, or instances of behavior requiring disciplinary action. “I’ll be honest, as a Hutch High grad, I can’t tell you enough how much a room like this would’ve helped! We are so lucky to be able to offer this room to our students,” Kurtis Ferguson, educational aide.

Welcome back, Salthawks! The first Salthawk Talk of the new year has arrived! https://fb.watch/mvv75CE5Ep/

Our Nutrition team had one crazy summer! They served over 66,000 lunches at three sites in the months of June and July. They are back in schools serving yummy breakfasts and hot lunches today! Let's hear it for the Nutrition Team! 👏 Read the story here: https://hutchpost.com/posts/a0cd4415-f3b1-433f-b5a8-bae117f6bdd1

Your Salthawk Summer Newsletter has arrived! If you have questions about the 2023-2024 school year, including how to enroll, you'll find the answers here: https://www.smore.com/3ua9k

Hey Salthawks, LET'S GET LOUD!! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023 #letsgetloud #salthawks #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk

Hey Salthawks, let's show Hutch who's Best! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023

Don't miss out on the HHS Forensics Showcase tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the PLC! ✅✨ #SalthawkStrong

As a reminder, Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking feedback from the community as they develop their new strategic plan. All responses are confidential, and no individual answers will be shared with USD 308. https://bit.ly/USD308plansurvey #SalthawkStrong

Support the HHS Theatre Troupe by having them egg your lawn! 🥚🐣🍬 Scan the QR code for more information! #SalthawkStrong

Support Salthawk Athletics this weekend at the We Are Salthawks Ultimate Benefit & Auction! 🏈🏀⚽️✨ Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Cottonwood Court. Purchase your tickets here: Salthawk.givesmart.com #SalhawkStrong

Public Schools Week is Feb. 27 - Mar. 3! Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals who support students in so many ways. #SalthawkStrong

HHS seniors George Hoffman and Nolan Wallsten competed in a live art battle this morning at Mark Arts in Wichita against other area students, and had just 20 minutes to complete their pieces - wow! 😱 Check out their pieces below! #SalthawkStrong