Crusaders,
Please welcome Thomas Watts and Kristen Armstrong to our USD 313 Board of Education!
We are excited to have them join our team, helping lead the way for Buhler Public Schools!
Board of Education meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.
Please welcome Thomas Watts and Kristen Armstrong to our USD 313 Board of Education!
We are excited to have them join our team, helping lead the way for Buhler Public Schools!
Board of Education meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Burkholder Administrative Center in Buhler.
Our Cru Leaders are having a great day learning about and practicing leadership skills at the Cosmosphere today!
Cru Leaders are 4th and 5th graders who completed an application process and were selected to represent their peers throughout the year. Their staff sponsors help them serve their school in various ways, chief among them being a positive influence and working to make sure nobody is left out.
Thank you to the Cosmosphere for planning some rigorous challenges that require all sorts of leadership to be successful. Also thank you to our teacher sponsors: Mrs. Clough and Mr. Cherry at UV, Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Schmucker at PCE, and Mrs. Engelken and Mrs. Gould at BGS.
If you see a Cru Leader out and about make sure to introduce yourself and shake their hand, they'll know just what to do! 😉
Cru Leaders are 4th and 5th graders who completed an application process and were selected to represent their peers throughout the year. Their staff sponsors help them serve their school in various ways, chief among them being a positive influence and working to make sure nobody is left out.
Thank you to the Cosmosphere for planning some rigorous challenges that require all sorts of leadership to be successful. Also thank you to our teacher sponsors: Mrs. Clough and Mr. Cherry at UV, Mrs. Bauer and Mrs. Schmucker at PCE, and Mrs. Engelken and Mrs. Gould at BGS.
If you see a Cru Leader out and about make sure to introduce yourself and shake their hand, they'll know just what to do! 😉
We are looking for great people for some classified positions as well as a science position starting in January. You are our best word of mouth, so thank you for helping us find the right people for these openings!
Find more info and apply online at usd313.org>click on employment.
Plum Creek Elementary
Shining Stars(3 & 4 yr old child care) Director
Buhler Grade School
General Education Paraprofessional
Ad Astra Academies
Head Secretary
Prairie Hills Middle School
7th/8th grade science teacher (January 4th start date)
District Grounds Maintenance
Bus Drivers
Find more info and apply online at usd313.org>click on employment.
Plum Creek Elementary
Shining Stars(3 & 4 yr old child care) Director
Buhler Grade School
General Education Paraprofessional
Ad Astra Academies
Head Secretary
Prairie Hills Middle School
7th/8th grade science teacher (January 4th start date)
District Grounds Maintenance
Bus Drivers
Our partners at Kids Collective are enrolling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at locations in Hutchinson, Buhler, Pretty Prairie, and South Hutchinson.
Earlier drop-offs are now available at Buhler Beginnings
If you or someone you know is seeking child care give them a call and see if they have a slot that fits your needs!
Call 620-960-5251
Good Evening!
With the excessive rain our area has received, please be cautious of standing water on roadways tomorrow morning. For those traveling to Buhler, there is a high possibility of water around the "S" curves on Medora Road. For that reason, please be proactive and take 30th Street to/from Buhler tomorrow. Remember when a road is under water, "turn around, don't drown."
Drive carefully!
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
Buhler USD #313
With the excessive rain our area has received, please be cautious of standing water on roadways tomorrow morning. For those traveling to Buhler, there is a high possibility of water around the "S" curves on Medora Road. For that reason, please be proactive and take 30th Street to/from Buhler tomorrow. Remember when a road is under water, "turn around, don't drown."
Drive carefully!
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
Buhler USD #313
It was another exciting day yesterday as we were able to nominate two teachers for the Kansas Horizon Award! This award recognizes 2nd year teachers who distinguished themselves during their first year of teaching.
Our nominees are:
Elementary: Ms. Emily Montandon: 4th grade at Union Valley (Plum Creek during her first year)
Secondary: Ms. Mattison Perkins: 7th grade math at Prairie Hills
Join us in congratulating these nominees and we wish them luck as they submit their applications!
Our nominees are:
Elementary: Ms. Emily Montandon: 4th grade at Union Valley (Plum Creek during her first year)
Secondary: Ms. Mattison Perkins: 7th grade math at Prairie Hills
Join us in congratulating these nominees and we wish them luck as they submit their applications!
We are proud to congratulate Buhler USD 313 Principals, Abby Thompson and Kurt Geilenfeldt , on being selected to participate in the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) Class of 2027.
The BOLD program gives school leaders the opportunity to learn more about the many areas that go into effectively operating a school district, including facilities, technology, finance, purchasing, security, risk management, and human resources.
Mrs. Thompson, PHMS principal, and Mr. Geilenfeldt, BGS principal, will take part in seven training sessions with 23 school leaders and education professionals from across Kansas. We are excited for these two exceptional leaders to have this opportunity to learn, connect with other leaders, and bring new ideas back to Buhler Schools and our community.
We are proud to have you represent Buhler Schools in the BOLD Class of 2027! #LeadersLearning #Bexceptional
The BOLD program gives school leaders the opportunity to learn more about the many areas that go into effectively operating a school district, including facilities, technology, finance, purchasing, security, risk management, and human resources.
Mrs. Thompson, PHMS principal, and Mr. Geilenfeldt, BGS principal, will take part in seven training sessions with 23 school leaders and education professionals from across Kansas. We are excited for these two exceptional leaders to have this opportunity to learn, connect with other leaders, and bring new ideas back to Buhler Schools and our community.
We are proud to have you represent Buhler Schools in the BOLD Class of 2027! #LeadersLearning #Bexceptional
A few slots remain in our preschool classrooms. If you have recently moved to the area or were on the fence and now would like to send your child to preschool please call one of our elementary school buildings to inquire about preschool enrollment.
Do you live in the Buhler School District and interested in serving on the Board of Education?
We are now taking applications to fill the remaining term for the at-large, position 7. The Board of Education will interview selected applicants and appoint the member to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.
To view the member district boundaries and download the application, please visit:
https://www.usd313.org/page/board-of-education
All applications are due to Wendy Neill at the central office on Friday, September 25th, at noon. Please see the application for more details.
We are so excited to announce our nominees for Kansas Teacher of the Year!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Think Pink Night 2026 is coming up! Consider purchasing a t-shirt for the September 25th home football game.
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Buhler Families,
If you have not completed a free and reduced lunch application please do so here.
Also, be sure to complete the consent for disclosure form to make sure our food service director is able to share your student's status with the relevant school employees who are able to reduce other qualifying school fees. Click here to complete that form
Please find the Superintendent's Newsletter that I will start putting out quarterly. I hope you find it informative! There are two hot links under the "Events" section that can be accessed using the pdf version linked here:
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
Buhler Crusaders, the B-Well Frolic 5K is back again this year!
We are excited about hosting the 5K again this year on September 26th.
The attached flyer gives you all the details of the race: where, when, etc.
Please use the registration form below to sign up!
https://www.successfund.com/v2zyn
Thank you, Midway Motors and Community National Bank and Trust, for sponsoring the event!
We are excited about the B-Well Frolic 5K and hope to have YOU there!
Please reach out via email to Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org)l with any questions.
We are excited about hosting the 5K again this year on September 26th.
The attached flyer gives you all the details of the race: where, when, etc.
Please use the registration form below to sign up!
https://www.successfund.com/v2zyn
Thank you, Midway Motors and Community National Bank and Trust, for sponsoring the event!
We are excited about the B-Well Frolic 5K and hope to have YOU there!
Please reach out via email to Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org)l with any questions.
Applications for our board member vacancy are due Monday at NOON! See below for details.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Buhler USD #313 has a vacancy on the Board of Education for member district 2-5, position 5. Applicants must reside in this district to apply. The Board of Education will interview selected applicants and appoint the member to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.
To view the member district boundaries and download the application, please visit:
https://www.usd313.org/page/board-of-education
All applications are due to Wendy Neill at the central office on Monday, August 17th at noon. Please see the application for more details.
Fall Driver's Education registration is now available! You do NOT have to be a Buhler student to register
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
Buhler Staff and Families,
Our district is struggling with keeping our buildings cool and we have a few systems down after the storm last night. Due to the extreme heat, Buhler Schools will dismiss 2 hours early again today, Friday, August 14th.
Our buildings will run the same schedule as we had yesterday with the two hour dismissal. Cares Club will operate as normal as their area is not affected.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
Elementary open house and meet the teacher night is TONIGHT from 5-6:30! We are back in school TOMORROW with 1st through 5th graders.
See you so soon!
See you so soon!
A few spots remain in our USD 313 preschool classrooms for the year. You may call any of our school offices to inquire and enroll your student!
