Today 8th graders are making bat boxes in the wood shop in Mr. Days class.
Here is a preliminary look at the improvements that will be made to the existing MS gym.
Middle School golfers finished their season yesterday at Kingman. Kyler Yoder finished 8th with a 54. Nash Burkhart placed 11th with a 56 and Westin Lanning finished 12th shooting a 61.
Here is the "Why" behind a bond election right now.
For the ninth time, the Pretty Prairie High School Forensics team has won a state plaque for their school and community beginning in 2013 (none during covid and 4th for online state), through to the present. The top teams have been strong competitors with the lead changing, this time in favor of Sylvan- Lucas first with 350, followed by PPHS at 285, South Central at 274, Kiowa County with 211, Flinthills at 208 and Lawrence Seabury Bishop at 191.
Those competitors placing in the top six and earning medals included two state champions: Jaeli Deel, 1st in informative and Logan Graber, 1st in prose with good Old Dry Frye! Others in the top realm were: Raegan McLeland, 2nd and Carlin Stucky, 3rd in oration; Sadie Nisly and Sophia England, 3rd in duet; and Copper Collins, 6th in humorous solo.
Others who broke in semi finals were: Cara Shultz and Jaeli Deel at 8th in duet, Cara Shultz, 9th and Jaiden McGinnis, 10th in informative; Sophia England, 10th in oration; Raegan McLeland and Copper Collins,10th in IDA; and Carlin Stucky and Jaiden McGinnis in extemp. Danae McLeland contributed to the overall team score, along with Logan Graber in extemp and Sadie Nisly in serious solo.
Thank you to the parents, aunt, siblings, former team members, and Leon who came to support us all day. Also, thank you to Mr. Hedrick for stopping in, and to Janie Henderson for the send off brownies and card. A special thank you to Kim McLeland, Jennifer Shultz and Stephanie Gehring for driving, judging and cheerleading. And kudos to these teens and the seventeen years of prior squad members who devoted outside time, talent and all day Saturdays to earn their favorite saying, D-O-M-I-N-A-T-I-O-N!!!
Check out this short video detailing what is different in the bond election to be held on May 16th. https://youtu.be/W2Ycb2dtEt8
Help us celebrate the Senior class.
Check out this short video detailing the cost breakdown of the bond election to be held on May 16th. https://youtu.be/pryzXOeHW8Q
Looks like the Superintendent and the squad of principals are ready to take on the ultimate boss level: the end of the school year!
A special shout to to Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Hedrick and Mrs. Burkhart! USD 311 wouldn't be what it is without your leadership.
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These fine folks feed us daily and we couldn’t ask for better! Thank you to our food service staff who start the days early to prepare our meals and feed many hungry bellies during the breakfast and lunch shifts! We appreciate your dedication to providing a well-balanced meal each day!
The end of the year is busy and it is impossible to get everyone together for a picture. We appreciate ALL our kitchen staff!
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Mrs. White...we can't say enough about Mrs. White! She not only looks after the Library but she also is the one who steps up and takes classes when teachers need a quick substitute. She makes the library what it is! Mrs. White is an invaluable part of USD 311.
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Mail in ballots are available to those who cannot vote in-person.
Every year the 5th grade class reads the novel The Lemonade War. After finishing the book they get to plan, prepare, and run a lemonade stand. This year's class has decided to use the money they make to build an outdoor gaga ball pit by the playground. The lemonade stand will be set up near the track at the Grade School Play Day tomorrow May 5th!
4th grade had a guest speaker Tuesday. Tim Nolan came to talk about electricity. He brought some models and provided demonstrations. He also brought everyone a sample of his famous homemade ice cream!🍦
Ryan, Jason, Scott, and Amy coordinate all the activities, bus routes, social media postings, technology, and bank accounts for the district. They work hard to keep the big things running smoothly and we appreciate their efforts!
The end of the year is busy and it is impossible to get everyone together for a picture. We appreciate ALL our support staff as well!
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You can’t see their superhero capes, but they’re there! James and Jo provide multiple roles as nurse, counselor, principal, receptionist, parent, lunchroom helpers… the list is endless! Thank you to our front-line, office brigade! Mindy and Nicole provide backup when additional help is needed. Without you, phones would ring excessively and cough drops would not solve the world’s problems! You rock! Mindy and Nicole provide backup when additional help is needed!
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With the proposed gym renovations, the access road around the school would still be available for use.
Middle School STUCO members handed out gifts to each staff member this morning. They also provided a roomful of sweet treats for everyone to enjoy throughout the day!
Yesterday afternoon, Lifetime fitness enjoyed a Mexican fiesta complete with sopapilla cheesecake as their end of year celebration.
Thank you 4th grade STUCO for spoiling the GS teachers and staff!!
