Congratulations to our girls’ soccer team on their 3rd straight Regional Championship last night!
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Today we recognized our very first class of Ad Astra Virtual Academy graduates! Some students have graduated early prior to this, but this is the group that "walked" for graduation today.
Graduates pictured left to right are: Blake Anderson, Matthew Flynn, Charles Cornwell IV, Javon Clemmons, and makya Steinert.
Not pictured but graduating today are: Trace Brown, Breya Milleson, and Jacob Sosa
Other graduates not pictured: Payton Thiessen, Kaleb Webster, Audrey Bailey, Trevor Cooper, Emilee Fincher, Shelby Fry, Elizabeth Montenegro
It has been an incredible first year for Ad Astra Academy and we are excited about further growth and opportunities!
The Kansas State Department of Education is once again partnering with many venues and experiences state-wide to give students the opporutunity to stay engaged through experiential learning this summer. See the flyer below for details or visit sunflowersummer.org
Congratulations to Davian Spies, who won the 4A State Boys Tennis Championship this weekend in Winfield! Davian is a freshman! We look forward to watching Davian defend this title for the rest of his high school career.
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Our seniors revisited their elementary schools today and walked the halls one last time!
Seniors, we hope more than anything that you look back on your time in Buhler schools with great fondness for the friends you made, teachers who impacted you, and the experiences you had.
Now, go be Positive World Changers!
Yesterday our Cru Leaders from all three elementary schools visited the Kansas State Capitol Building together. They toured the building and got to go to the house floor. Thank you, Jason Probst, Kansas Representative from Hutchinson, for hosting our students!
Cru Leaders started just this year and they are already making a positive impact on their school and community.
As part of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there are many internet providers that have lowered high-speed internet costs, resulting in free or very low cost internet options for qualifying families.
Large wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon, as well as fiber internet providers that serve many Buhler families like Cox Communications and Ideatek, are on board.
View the White House press release below for details on the program, including who qualifies, and links to participating internet providers.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/09/fact-sheet-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-reduce-high-speed-internet-costs-for-millions-of-americans/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=Mze3NDc3NrQwsDQ2AAA&sseid=MzIxNrI0MTAwNgEA&jobid=158e5e77-2c1a-41c7-9b61-2f394fb14aeb
BOARD VACANCY NOTICE: MEMBER DISTRICT
TO FILL VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2022 of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 313, Reno County, Kansas, and that such vacancy will be filled by appointment of the Board of Education not sooner than fifteen (15) days following publication of this notice. The appointed member will serve the remainder of the unexpired term in this position.
Such vacancy exists by reasons of the resignation of Robin Swanson, who represented board Member District 3-6, Position 6. Applicants must reside in this member district.
By order of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 313, Reno County, Kansas, this 9 day of May, 2022.
Interested applicants must complete the application found at www.usd313.org and return to the Clerk of the Board at 406 W. 7th, Buhler, Kansas 67522. The application deadline is 12:00 noon on Monday, June 6, 2022.
View district and board member position boundaries here:
https://5il.co/1a9sc
View and download the application here:
https://5il.co/1acsa
Congratulations to the BHS debate team on their 3rd place finish at the state tournament!
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Congratulations to the 14 Buhler High School students recognized as CTE Scholars this year! Check out the video recognizing each of them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO6_Az7kPm4&t=137s
Thomas Compton
Abigail Yutzy
Bonner Van Bruggen
Bradley Neill
Carson Moler
Hunter Durham
Jackson Childs
Jaylee Giles
Kacey Lehl
Kaden Warner
Mace McCabe
Maren Lackey
Marissa Orem
Tanner Tustain
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Today marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation week for 2022. We may be a little biased, but our teaching staff is second to none! They work so hard to meet the needs of each and every student. They collaborate with one another to do the most amazing things and provide amazing learning experiences. They are committed to excellence and directors of hope.
Our community has always been so supportive, but please help us show our teachers a little extra appreciation in your own way this week. Also, if you are a Buhler alumni feel free to use the comments to shout out a teacher or two you remember that are still on staff!
Today we got to celebrate! We recognized six people for retiring after long careers serving public education, our two Horizon Award Winners, and our two Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees.
Retirees
Linda Ridge - Food Service at Union Valley (22 years of service)
Janet Gulotta-Carlisle - Transportation (12 years of service)
Candy Beasley - Buhler Grade Shining Stars (23 years of service)
Laura Miller - Buhler High targeted assistance (21 years of service)
Susan Blubaugh - Prairie Hills Science (24 years of service)
Kevin Abbott - Asst. Principal at BHS (47 years of service)
Horizon Award Winners
Katelyn Stoss - Music at Plum Creek Elementary
Nicole Menard - English at Buhler High School
Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominees
Shannon Vieyra - 3rd Grade at Plum Creek
Courtney Klassen - Prairie Hills Math
See the images below for information from the Reno County Health Department regarding the Kansas Food Assistance Program.
Reach out to the entities listed on the flier for information. We are sharing this to help spread the word, but are unaffiliated with the program
Today is Administrative Professional's Day. One day does not seem like enough for all that these amazing individuals do in our offices.
Just a few things that they do for us:
Organize
File
Schedule
Plan
Host
Copy (Seriously how do they always fix the copier?!)
Coordinate
Comfort sick students
Comfort adults
Answer phones (At least one millennial in the district office is constantly impressed with their phone skills)
Smile
Thank you to each of these wonderful people for keeping the district running. We are so lucky to have each of them!
Our very own Buhler High School Jazz Band played for KASBO (Kansas Association of School Business Officials) today. Quite an honor!
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See the flyer below for details regarding "United We Read." This is an event for students kindergarten through 3rd grade on May 1st, at Gowans Stadium.
Last call for STEAM Camp applications! If you are planning to enroll your students for STEAM Camp and have not yet done so, please complete the application form below by the end of the day tomorrow, April 14th.
bit.ly/buhlersteamcamp22
Calendar Reminders
This Friday, April 15th there is no school.
This coming Monday, April 18th, school IS in session. This is a change due to utilizing our inclement weather days.
On Sunday, April 24th from 2-4pm Prairie Hills students will host a spring market. Student vendors have handmade items that will be for sale. See the flyer below!
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Today is National School Librarian Day. We are SO thankful for each one of our library and media specialists! These exceptional educators obviously know their books, but their roles are much larger than when we were in school. They help us learn how to search online, teach us to find trustworthy information, teach STEAM and Makerspace, and so much more!
We are lucky to have them!
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