Board to Interview Second Superintendent Candidate
Brandon Simmelink will be interviewing for the position of Superintendent of Schools with the Board of Education on Tuesday May 5, 2026. Simmelink is the second of four candidates that USD 440 Halstead/Bentley Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.
Brandon Simmelink currently serves as a Principal in USD 373 Newton. He is in his 4th year in that position. Previously, Simmelink served as a McPherson Middle School Principal for 6 years.
Brandon Simmelink will be interviewing for the position of Superintendent of Schools with the Board of Education on Tuesday May 5, 2026. Simmelink is the second of four candidates that USD 440 Halstead/Bentley Board of Education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.
Brandon Simmelink currently serves as a Principal in USD 373 Newton. He is in his 4th year in that position. Previously, Simmelink served as a McPherson Middle School Principal for 6 years.
Halstead Varsity Golf Invitational
Wedgewood Golf Course
1:00 PM
Wedgewood Golf Course
1:00 PM
Baseball (Game 2 Final)
Halstead 15
Belle Plaine 0
Softball (Game 2 Final)
Halstead 12
Belle Plaine 0
Baseball (Game 1 Final)
Halstead 12
Belle Plaine 2
Softball (Game 1 Final)
Halstead 16
Belle Plaine 1
Board to Interview First Superintendent Candidate
Todd Wiedemann will be interviewing for the position of superintendent with the board of education on Monday May 4, 2026. Wiedemann is the first of four candidates that USD 440 Halstead/Bentley board of education will be interviewing. Candidates were selected for interviews based on their fit with desired characteristics that were developed with input from focus groups and an online community survey utilized during the search process.
Todd Wiedemann currently serves as the Director of the Kansas MTSS and Alignment Project through the Southeast Kansas Education Center. He is in his 17th year in that position. Previously, Wiedemann served in a Secondary School Leadership role for 13 years.
HHS/HMS Weekly Activities
HHS Baseball and Softball vs. Belle Plaine
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
JV Golf at Sterling
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Congratulations to Thea Boese on reaching an incredible milestone—100 hits, 100 RBIs, and 100 runs scored in her career! #DragonProud
Best of luck to all our students competing in the Speech Championships and State Journalism competitions this weekend. We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! #DragonStrong
Softball vs Hoisington
GM 2-Final
Halstead 9
Hoisington 10
Baseball (GM 2 Final)
Halstead 7
Hoisington 2
Thank you to our baseball and softball seniors for your hard work and leadership over the past four years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future.
Softball vs Hoisington
GM 1-Final
Halstead 8
Hoisington 10
Baseball vs Hoisington
GM 1-Final
Halstead 10
Hoisington 5
JV Golf @ Hillsboro
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
HHS Track at Cheney
HHS Baseball and Softball vs. Hoisington
4:00PM
Senior Night (Baseball and Softball)
Halstead High School will proudly recognize our senior baseball and softball players, along with their parents, for their dedication and contributions over the past four years. Senior mother(s) will receive a flower from their son or daughter before introductions. The introductions will take place after the conclusion of the first game. Upon the announcers request, please report to the first base field entrance to line up for introductions. We look forward to celebrating this special evening with our seniors and their families.
Thank you for being a part of Halstead athletics!
4:00PM
Senior Night (Baseball and Softball)
Halstead High School will proudly recognize our senior baseball and softball players, along with their parents, for their dedication and contributions over the past four years. Senior mother(s) will receive a flower from their son or daughter before introductions. The introductions will take place after the conclusion of the first game. Upon the announcers request, please report to the first base field entrance to line up for introductions. We look forward to celebrating this special evening with our seniors and their families.
Thank you for being a part of Halstead athletics!
