USD 440 HALSTEAD/BENTLEY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD VACANCY: AT-LARGE MEMBER TO FILL VACANCY UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2022 of a vacancy in the membership ofthe Board of Education of Unified School District No. 440, Harvey County, Kansas, and that such vacancywill 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 until the next general school board election. Such vacancy exists by reasons of the resignation of Joel Flory, who was the at-large representative. To become a candidate for this vacancy, please send a letter of interest to Susan Adams, Board Clerk, USD 440, 521 West 6th St., Halstead, KS. By order of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 440, Harvey County, Kansas. June 10, 2024.
July Menus
FOR STAFF:
We will be holding Unit 6 LETRS training this Friday at HMS.
Grades K-4th will meet in the library.
Grades 5th-12th will meet in the band room.
Please let Mrs. Carr know if you have any questions.
UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGE
June 3-5
GIRLS CAMP:
Session 1: 1st-4th Grade 9:00-10:30am - HMS Aux Gym(South)
Session 2: 5th-8th Grade 11:00-12:30pm-HHS Main Gym
BOYS CAMP:
Session 1: 5th-8th Grade 9:00-10:30am at HHS Main Gym
Session 2: 1st-4th Grade 11:00-12:30pm at HMS Aux Gym (South)
June Meals
The location for Driver's Ed has been moved to Halstead Middle School. Students may use the 7th/8th grade entrance at the southwest corner of the building.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Today we celebrate the lives of two incredible women, Carol Holmes and Shelly Loganbill, who have devoted more than 36 years to the education of our district’s students. Their dedication has made a difference not only in the lives of our students, but also in our community and in the world. There is no way to measure the impact they have had on so many lives through the years they have taught our students. Teaching is not a job for the faint of heart and these women have exemplified the strength, compassion, love and heart that comes with being an educator. We are truly so grateful for their years of service here at Halstead Bentley USD 440. Words just don't do them justice. Congratulations to them both on their much deserved retirement. You both will be missed.
We've made it through another school year! While we will miss all of our students, we know this is an exciting time for them as they get to enjoy their summer. Be sure to take some time to relax and enjoy your break.
Summer Calendar
USD 440 will be the Summer Meals Program at the High School. Meals will start June 3rd. Breakfast will be served from 8-9am and Lunch from 11:30-12:30. Meals will be free to all kids 18 and younger.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, this is a wonderful week to shower our teachers and staff with love and appreciation. We know they are all SUN-sational and pretty
JAW-some!!!
Celebrating Lunch Hero Week with immense gratitude! A huge shoutout to our incredible staff; we sincerely couldn't make it without each one of you.
We express our deepest gratitude for our principals and the dedication they show daily to our students, staff, and community. We celebration of National School Principal's Day, honoring their invaluable contributions.
Yesterday, we honored School Lunch Hero Day by celebrating the incredible individuals who nourish our students every day. Special recognition goes out to our wonderful lunch heroes:
- Lisa Morris
- Roni Monfort
- Kris Cherry
- Thonja Davis
- Charlotte Bouma
- Yliana Tripp
-Mary Ann Myers
Visit any school cafeteria and you'll witness the heroics of school nutrition specialists as they craft meals for all of our students. They achieve this feat by following rigorous nutrition guidelines, accommodating students' dietary allergies, and always serving with a smile. These individuals are genuine champions in their field!
That's why every year, on the first Friday of May, we commemorate School Lunch Hero Day. This yearly celebration highlights the significant impact that these dedicated professionals have on each child that passes through the cafeteria lines.
Community Service Day holds a special place in our hearts here in the district. It's a day when our students venture out into Halstead and Bentley to participate in various community service initiatives, responding to requests from the public and local businesses. Their tasks vary widely, from clearing sidewalks and parking lots of debris to power washing the train depot, relocating items to storage facilities, and picking up litter in parks, along the riverside, and at the ball fields. Over in Bentley, they've been busy clearing brush, among other activities. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for our students to contribute to and appreciate the community that offers them unwavering support.
Reminder: Preschool screenings begin today! If you haven't yet registered your 3 or 4-year-old for a screening, we encourage you to do so. We aim to evaluate all potential students for the upcoming year. If you're still undecided about enrollment, we recommend signing up for a screening regardless.
Every year, we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on the fourth Tuesday of April, which will be observed on April 23 in 2024. This day is dedicated to acknowledging the vital role that school bus drivers play in safely transporting our children. Whether it’s the daily trips to and from school, driving to various activities, or ensuring the teams make it to their sporting events on time, school bus drivers play a critical part in our education system. Today, we express our gratitude for their dedication and the care they provide to our most valuable assets throughout the school year.
We want to thank all of our drivers and subs who fill in when needed to transport out students safely where they need to go. Thank you goes to:
Penny Knapp
LaDawna Friesen
Gerald Wilson
Robin Bliss
Amy Beck
Bill McCary
Polly Douglas
Mike Branson
Ronni Monfort (bus sub)
Charlie Robinson (bus sub)
Happy Earth Day
Here are some fun facts about Earth Day:
Earth Day an international movement though it began in the United States, it became an international movement in 1990.
Earth Day is celebrated in almost every country in the world.
Every Earth Day has a theme.
While Earth Day is always on April 22, EarthDay.org creates a new theme each year. This year, the theme is Planet vs. Plastics, with a goal of reducing plastic consumption 60% by 2040.
According to earthday.org 1 billion people participate annually.
In 2020, the world celebrated Earth Day's 50th anniversary.
Organizers are trying to have the biggest Earth Day cleanup event in history in 2024.
Tens of millions of trees have been planted on Earth Day
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