Prairie Hills Middle School

BIG NEWS FROM RENO COUNTY SCHOOLS!!! For the first time, Reno County schools are rallying as a team of educators for a shared professional learning day called All Hands on Deck. Over 1,100 teachers, Hutchinson Community College instructors, and administrators will be on HCC’s campus on January 3rd, 2024 for a day of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. An integral component of this day is connecting 1,100 area educators with vendors both inside and outside of education. Vendor options include being a part of our vendor showcase and/or leading presentations for attendees. Below is a form that interested vendors can complete so that they can be a part of All Hands on Deck. *All Hands on Deck Vendor Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDGSXHOq9Ejt8K7jDj4G8iDOpYNMfhy1wD9Ov_fl8DEzD04Q/viewform We want to acknowledge the following organizations who have already committed to their partnership with us: Kansas State University, The Kansas Cosmosphere, Credit Union of America, Heartland Credit Union, Hutch First Naz, First National Bank, Midway Motors, OFG Financial Services, The Dental Center. We are excited about their partnership as well as adding more! Thank you for your consideration and help in promoting All Hands on Deck! Please contact Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org) or Sheila Berridge (berridge.sheila@usd308.com) with questions!

Buhler Families, We wanted to share a reminder about our Bond and Interest Project Community Feedback Meetings. Our first two take place tomorrow! You can join us at one of the following places and times: June 13 at 12:00 PM Buhler High School Library June 13 at 7:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 12:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 7:00 PM Buhler High School Library If you are unable to make one of these meetings. Feel free to complete our survey at bit.ly/usd313facilitiessurvey or scan the QR code in the attached image. Thank you for your participation as we explore possibilities for USD 313!

Buhler Families, Don't forget to start taking advantage of Sunflower Summer! There are so many opportunities to learn together with this program. Go to https://www.sunflowersummer.org for details

The image below contains information about upcoming community meetings where our Board of Education and administration plan to share information and gather feedback. This feedback will guide our next steps with facilities and options to utilize our bond and interest fund. This flier was mailed to zip codes that contain portions of our district, and we wanted to share here to ensure all stakeholders have an option to attend and provide feedback. If you are unable to attend one of these meetings please feel free to complete the feedback form at the link included on the image.

SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM starts Monday, June 5th! USD 308 is leading the way with a local summer meal program for children 18 years and younger in our community. Meals are free and grab and go from the following sites and times. *Hutchinson Middle School 7, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM *Fairgrounds Splash Pad, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM *Hutchinson Public Library, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The program runs from Monday, June 5th through July 28th. Please see the LINK here for the press release that contains a few additional details. https://hutchpost.com/posts/14a63667-2b79-4fba-b07f-975abf1507b5

IT IS TIME FOR A STANDING OVATION!! Parents, students, staff, and community members nominated these teachers for "going above and beyond for our schools and their students. " Thank you to the Buhler Ed Foundation for supporting this program! #Bexceptional

Buhler Schools is looking to round out our team for the 2023/2024 school year. Come and work with an exceptional team! Apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

To our nurses and health aide staff that keep us HEALTHY, happy and ready to learn and work, HAPPY SCHOOL NURSE DAY!!!!

Our coaches work hard to keep students practicing all summer long. Click the link to see information about all of the camps and training sessions happening for all of our activities: https://5il.co/1tvo8 #CommittedtoExcellence

IT IS TIME FOR A STANDING OVATION!! Parents, students, staff, and community members nominated these teachers for "going above and beyond for our schools and their students. "Thank you to the Buhler Ed Foundation for supporting this program #Bexceptional

Shoutout to all our food service kitchen managers, cooks, and administrative staff! This is a diligent, dedicated bunch of people who prepare and provide tasty, nutritious meals to students and staff by the THOUSANDS over the course of the year! Make sure to tell them THANKS on School Lunch Hero Day!!!

Our schools are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week this week! We are so grateful to have the BEST teachers and staff in Buhler Schools! They define our Core Expectations of: Champions for All Kids Better Together Directors of Hope Commitment to Excellence Just us in Crusader Nation as we recognize their exceptional talents, efforts, and IMPACT on our students and community! They are truly Positive World Changers! #Bexceptional

Determination is our Core Essential Value for the month of May! As we draw to a close this year, there's no better value to leverage as we "finish what we've started." It's worth it! Let's cross the finish line strong, Crusaders!!!

Hello! Below is another video to learn more about the process of becoming a route driver for USD 313. It has some great perspectives from some of our recent trainees and new hires. Please consider helping to provide an important service for our community and students. Bus drivers have the tremendous opportunity to start a student's day and end a student's day with a smile, which is extremely valuable to each child https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxUtDPd7DTU

Buhler USD 313 has the following certified positions available: Kindergarten teacher at Plum Creek Elementary 3rd grade teacher at Plum Creek Elementary 6th grade language arts teacher at Prairie Hills Middle School We also have many coaching positions as well as the following classified positions available: Bus driver Kitchen manager (Plum Creek and Buhler Grade School) CARES Club(After school care) Aide Various kitchen positions Preschool Para-Professional Shining Stars (PreK Day Care) Assistant Instructional Paraeducator We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for all. See the video below to find out what Buhler USD 313 is all about! Apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx https://vimeo.com/792418597?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=147936290

Happy Principals Day! Special shoutout to Mr. Ellegood, Mr. Patton, Mr. Seuser, Mr. Geilenfeldt, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Rank, Mrs. Ropp, Mrs. Graff, and Mrs. Shook! These leaders DO IT ALL! Champions for All Kids---YEP! Committed to Excellence--YEP! Better Together--YEP! Directors of Hope--YEP! We are so thankful to have the BEST school leaders right here in USD 313! #Bexceptional

See you in the cafeteria at 9:30 at PHMS!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our hard-working, talented and dedicated administrative professional staff at each building and throughout our district! You are the GLUE that makes all us STICK...to the task at hand and with each other as teammates! We cannot imagine school life without your smiles and support! Wishing you the best on your special day!!! We appreciate you a million times over!!!

USD 313 needs your help. Please watch the short attached video on how you could become a CDL licensed driver to provide a service to our wonderful students. This is a great opportunity to provide a service to our students and community as well as make some additional income. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdGWSXxz8O0

Incoming 7th & 8th Graders- Tomorrow (Tuesday, 4/25) is the last day to get Volleyball summer league forms in. Please make sure you turn in both the consent form and money together! You can email sptaszynski@usd313.org with any questions.