Halstead-Bentley USD 440

Meet our PLC Guiding Coalition!
This team is leading the implementation of Professional Learning Communities across USD #440, strengthening collaboration and keeping student learning at the center of our work. Through shared leadership and purposeful planning, we are building systems that support teachers and help every student succeed.

🎉 Bond Project Progress Update! 🎉

🏫 Bentley Primary School
Big celebration time! The major construction work at Bentley is almost complete 🎉✨ Final inspections are nearly wrapped up, the new addition looks fantastic, and we’re getting very close to fully opening the new part of the building! Fresh paint, new flooring, and a cleaned‑up, ready‑to‑go space make this a huge milestone for our district. 🙌💙

🎭 Halstead High School – Auditorium
The auditorium is transforming in a big way! The massive scaffolding is coming down, opening up the space again 👀✨. New lighting and finished ceiling features are giving us a great preview of what’s to come. It’s looking more and more like a performance space we can all be proud of! 🎶🎤

🏗️ Halstead High School – 7/8 Classroom Addition
We’ve gone VERTICAL! 🚀 The new walls and steel structure are up, and it’s exciting to see a real building taking shape. This addition is going to create incredible learning spaces for our students. 📚💡

💪 Halstead High School – Weight Room
The weight room project is officially underway! Footings are poured and the foundation work is complete. 🏋️‍♂️🔥 We’re building a space that will support our athletes and PE programs for years to come.

Staff spent the January 5th professional learning day working on their essential standards for the second semester. Identifying and planning for essential standards is part of the Professional Learning Community initiative #440 has committed to through our Kansas Education System Accreditation process.

🌱 Hey Plant Lovers! 🌱
Our awesome 6th graders are turning green thumb projects into amazing gifts! 🎉 Come check out our Plant Sale—it’s full of leafy friends just waiting to be gifted to someone you love.

📍 Stop by Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at Halstead Middle School and grab your favorite plant before they’re all gone!
💬 Got questions? Just ask—we’re rooting for you! 🌿
#PlantSale #GreenThumbs #6thGradeGardeners #LeafItToUs

Take a look at the Director's Newsletter!

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. 🌎✨

Our school community is proud to honor the traditions, stories, and achievements that continue to inspire and shape our world. 💛📚🌟

#HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateCulture #ProudCommunity

District Leadership members spent a day with Brig Leane learning about Professional Learning Communities, a framework for educators to work together to improve their teaching practices and student learning. #440PROUD

💻✨ Happy IT Professionals Day! ✨💻

Today we celebrate and thank our incredible IT professional, Amy Hiebert!
From solving tech problems big and small to keeping our systems running smoothly, Amy’s expertise and dedication keep USD 440 connected every single day.

We appreciate all the behind-the-scenes work you do to support our staff, students, and community. 💙🐉

Thank you, Amy!

#ITProfessionalsDay #ThankYouAmy #DragonPride

Tune in to the KSDE Insight Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. 

https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/Weekly-News/Feature-Story/ArtMID/6201/ArticleID/4549/KSDE-Insight-Podcast-Raising-Readers-What-every-parent-should-know

At USD 440 Halstead-Bentley, we are proud to support and celebrate women in every stage of life—students, staff, athletes, leaders, and community members. 💙 From encouraging young girls to dream big, to providing opportunities for growth, to honoring the incredible women who guide and inspire us every day, we believe in lifting each other up and creating a culture of strength, respect, and opportunity.

#DragonPride #WomenInspire #USD440

PARENTS: If you attended the Back to School Blast and turned in your card and did not receive you supplies and were told to pick up from the District Office they are ready for pick up now.

Back to School Professional Learning Day tomorrow for all staff---If you have been assigned a device, please bring your charged MacBook or iPad to training tomorrow!

We are hiring
2025-26 School Year Certified Positions:

BPS Kindergarten Teacher - Contact Adam Conard with questions.
BPS Special Education Teacher - Contact Adam Conard with questions. This position is filled through the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative - apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/newtonk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education+Teachers

Special Education Paraprofessional

Employment Applications:

Click here to complete the online application, including Substitute Teaching.

2025-26 School Year Certified Positions:
BPS Special Education Teacher - Contact Adam Conard with questions. This position is filled through the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative - apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/newtonk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education+Teachers
Supplemental Positions (2025-2026 School Year): Contact Nick Barnes with questions.

HHS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
HMS Boys Basketball Head Coach
HMS Football Assistant Coach

Classified Positions:

District Nurse - Contact Ron Barry if you have any questions.
Full-Time Bus Driver - Contact Mike Branson if you have any questions.
HMS Evening Custodian - Contact Mike Branson if you have any questions.
HMS Preschool Paraprofessional - Contact Becky Jones for questions.
BPS Special Education Paraprofessional - Contact Adam Conard for questions. This position is filled through the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative. Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/newtonk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff.

🎒✨ Back to School Blast! ✨🎒

📍 Location: Halstead Middle School – Aux Gym (south side)
🚪 Enter through the southwest doors by the gym
📅 Date: July 28
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We're kicking off the new school year with the Back to School Blast—and you're invited!

FREE school supplies will be available for all enrolled USD 440 students! Stop by and visit out booths and get what you need and start the year off right. We can't wait to see you there!

#BackToSchoolBlast #USD440Proud #HalsteadStrong #DragonReady #SchoolSuppliesForAllAttending

🎉 Welcome to USD 440, Mr. Bradley Campbell! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Bradley Campbell to the Halstead-Bentley School District! 💙🐉
We’re excited to have him on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make in our schools and community.

Here is a little bit about himself:
I was born and raised in CO, but moved to KS in high school and graduated from Hugoton KS. I then went on to play football and study Biology while attending McPherson college. Once I graduated, I took my first teaching position in Chanute KS where I taught for 3 years. After meeting my wife I moved to Wichita and taught 4 years at Mead Middle School. We have just moved to Newton this summer and I can’t wait to begin my Halstead journey teaching 7/8 grade science! In addition to my classroom responsibilities I will be an assistant coach on the HS football team and the head middle school wrestling coach.


Welcome to the Dragon family, Mr. Campbell!

#WelcomeToUSD440 #DragonPride #HalsteadStrong #USD440Family #NewDragonOnCampus

📣 Online Registration Opens July 18!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back for a new school year!
💻 Registration will be available online starting July 18.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call us at 316-835-2641.

Let’s make it a great year! 💙🐉