Students and teachers in our three elementary buildings use Seesaw to share their learning and communicate with their class community. Parents and guardians, make sure you have joined your child's class on Seesaw so that you stay in the loop!
Learn more about Seesaw for families here: https://web.seesaw.me/families
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Sights and sounds of learning at the secondary level! #CETE #BHSlearn #Bexceptional
Mr. Cherry serving as a Positive World Changer for our students at Union Valley by painting our basketball courts and adding Four Square!
Thank you!!!
(Photos courtesy Mrs. Ropp 😀)
The NEW sidewalk on the north side of Crusader Stadium looks GREAT!
Spectators and the community will love this! #Bexceptional
Buhler Families,
The district received word today that the traffic signal that is installed at 30th and Lucille is being removed. I have reached out to City Manager, Gary Meagher, regarding concerns surrounding safety and traffic flow during arrival and dismissal times at Prairie Hills Middle School. He shared that the completed traffic studies were conducted when school was in session. The results do not meet current requirements to have a stoplight at the intersection. We are working together to find alternative solutions. I am appreciative of the partnership we have with Gary Meagher and the City of Hutchinson. We both want the same outcome-- efficiency of traffic flow and safety of our community.
In the meantime, please be aware of the changes to the intersection starting MONDAY, AUGUST 22nd:
*New stop signs will be installed on Lucille at the the intersection of Lucille and 30th.
*The traffic light on Lucille will be placed on flashing red.
*The traffic light on 30th will be placed on flashing yellow.
*The flashing traffic signals will stay on until Tuesday, August 30th, at which time the lights will be removed.
Please talk to your younger drivers about this change.
For guardians during pick up at PHMS, it is IMPERATIVE that cars do not block the south parking lot exit as buses exit the lot. Please give buses the right of way. We appreciate your patience as we work through new traffic patterns.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
Buhler Schools
Help is needed caring for our 3 and 4 year olds after school at Union Valley and Plum Creek. This is a crucial service we offer families to have care in place until they are able to get off of work.
The job is posted online as "Shining Stars Assistant-Part Time." Please share it with anyone you know who might be interested. Maybe YOU would be the perfect fit for this after school position with the best kids around!
Apply Here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
Buhler families,
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2020, the federal government has supported schools and families with funds to pay for breakfast and lunch for all students. That program has now ended. Meal pricing information is attached.
My School Bucks is currently down, but you may add funds to your child's account once it is available, or send money with your child to add to their account.
Thank you!
The whole Buhler staff family was BACK TO SCHOOL this morning! We had a great morning laughing, learning, and smiling together and we are ready to ELEVATE everything we do here.
We recognized Marilyn Bolton as our Friend of Education Award recipient this morning. Marilyn is a long time educator and board of education member for USD 313 and also served USD 308. She exemplifies everything that this award stands for. A well deserved congratulations to you Mrs. Bolton!
Special thanks goes out to:
The Buhler Singers for their wonderful performance
Crosspoint Church for the use of their facility AND providing games, prizes, snacks, and moments of surprise and delight all morning.
State Trooper Ben Gardner, for moving us with a timely and inspiring message
Thank you to the following businesses for their donations:
First National Bank
John Webb, Security Benefit
Midway Motors
Credit Union of America
Heartland Credit Union
People's Bank
Carriage Crossing
Chick-Fil-A Hutch
We truly do have the pleasure of serving in the best community. Each business and individual who contributed helped create the most joyful and energizing back to school day possible!
Flip through the pictures for a glimpse into our day together.
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#Bexceptional
We welcomed new teachers to our district this week. Each one brings something special to our district and we are excited they chose Buhler!
Above all each one carries our core expectations into their classroom:
Champions for ALL kids
Committed to excellence
Better together
Directors of hope
Take look at what we’ve been up to!
Mid-Kansas Credit Union is holding their 4th annual school supply drive. See the flier below for details.
We are so appreciative of the organizations that support our students and schools through efforts like this!
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Online enrollment will CLOSE on Monday, August 8th at NOON. Please make sure you have located the email and snap code for each of your students and are able to enroll by that time.
If you have questions please call the district office and ask for Charlene Cooper
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Preschool and Kindergarten students start school a little differently from our older students. See the image below for details and be looking for information from your child's teacher regarding pre-assessments.
In-person enrollment for new students is tomorrow 7:30 - 5:30 in the school buildings. We are excited to meet you!
Find links to paperwork needed and a map of our school boundaries here: https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms
Online enrollment for returning students will close on Monday, August 8th at noon.
If your family qualifies for free and reduced lunches this year, you will want to see if you can take advantage of the program outlined below.
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 Ideatek and Cox Communications, 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
Online enrollment is now LIVE for returning students and preschool students who registered in the spring.
Families, please check your email for your enrollment link containing all of the necessary information. Contact the district office if you have questions.
Buhler Families and Staff,
Due to a severe shortage of bus drivers next year, Buhler Schools will implement a staggered start time schedule starting in August, 2022. We recognize this could have both positive and negative consequences as parents and staff plan their day. This decision was made after all alternatives were considered and with input from representatives from various stakeholders.
Below are the new start times. If you need busing, please complete the transportation request during online enrollment. You will need to complete this request even if you did the preliminary survey sent out earlier in the month.
Thank you for your unwavering support of Buhler Schools.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313 Buhler
As the school year gets closer, make sure you have our app downloaded to your Apple or Android phone. Calendar events have been added to the app which means we get to be back with our students soon!
For changes to meal pricing and FAQ's for the 2022-2023 school year, please see the attachments below. Online enrollment for returning students will open July 25. For new students, in person enrollment will be August 2nd in our buildings.
School supply lists are available! Stores are stocked and sales have begun!
Click here for a folder containing supply lists for each school:
https://www.usd313.org/documents/parents%2Fstudents/supply-lists/223574
They now include suggested donations for preschool classes.
Prairie Hills Middle School is looking for a main dish cook. Click to apply online!
https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1086
There are other food service positions available online as well.
View them here:
https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service
