The next SEK Counselor Collaboration will be April 28th in Pittsburg to discuss advocacy. What a great opportunity for our wonderful USD 234 counselors!
Per Forensics Coach, Tyler Slinkard:
"We are midway through the forensics season and our kiddos are stacking up some incredible successes. We placed 1st at Parsons against Pittsburg this last weekend and as a result are currently sitting at 16 students qualified to state with 25 unique event qualifications. Currently leading in the number of state qualifications are Grace Walker and Landon McDaniel, representing 8 of those 25 qualifications. The following kiddos are currently qualified to state and will attend either the State Championship or State Festival in May:
-Grace Walker
-Landon McDaniel
-Raj Gugnani
-Theodore Bowman
-Aimee Hardwick
-Elsie Hurd
-Gianna Gorman
-Justin Isenhart
-Vlad Clark
-Joseph Moberg
-Julia Ertzsaenger
-Allie Wards
-Danika Dauben
-Chris Newman
-Jasper Anderson
-Tray Maloun
Part of what makes our team so successful is the support we receive from the faculty and staff of Fort Scott High School as well as that which is given by our administrators across the district. Thank you all for the leadership you show our kiddos each and every day."
On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2026 Early Childhood Spring Fling. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Fort Scott Preschool Center. All children ages birth-six years old and their families are invited to attend.
For this event, we are asking family resource providers and community partners to bring an interactive activity for students and families. We will provide space and a table for your activity. During the event, you will also have an opportunity to visit with families and distribute flyers, handouts, giveaways, etc. Our goal is for children and families to interact, be active, and learn about the resources available in our community. If you are a preschool or childcare provider, please share the attached flyer with your families. We also welcome you to set up an activity and table for your program.
If you plan to attend our event, please complete the short form below by Friday, April 17th so we can have a table reserved for your organization. If you have questions, please let me know.
Spring Fling Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefV2MNv24OS7WM4MpcpwLaRUyLxq5hyHEzxdcKCN7lJ-kddA/viewform
“It’s a dark and stormy night, and we’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist,” according to Concord Theatricals.
The show features seniors Levi Fairchild as Wadsworth the butler, Sypher Cannon as Mrs. White, and Grace Walker as Miss Scarlet; juniors Landon Hill as Professor Plum and Ava Johnson as Mrs. Peacock; and sophomores Theodore Bowman as Mr. Green, Gianna Gorman as Yvette the maid, and Tray Maloun as Colonel Mustard.
Clue is adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Parental guidance is suggested as the play includes simulated use of weapons and smoking.
Tickets are reserved seating and are $8 for adults and $6 for youth. Tickets are available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Clue (H.S. Edition) is directed by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with Mesa Jones as Assistant Director and Jericho Jones as Sound Designer.
Julieanna's video can be viewed at this link: https://youtu.be/z7xvwBYv5x8?si=opHzJ9ZuNGMhJvep
USD 234 Demonstrates Academic Growth Across Core Subjects
USD 234 is proud to share academic progress reflected in the recent Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) results. These results demonstrate meaningful gains in Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and Science.
Over the past several years, USD 234 students have steadily improved proficiency rates on the state assessments required by KSDE. Proficiency status represents students mastering grade level standards that are included on the state assessment each spring. USD 234 now ranks near the top of other Southeast Kansas League schools in multiple subject areas. In Math and ELA, Fort Scott’s proficiency levels have climbed consistently, placing the district among one of the strongest performers among other Southeast Kansas League schools for the 2024–25 school year. Science results also reflect sustained and consistent growth over the last few years.
These results reflect the dedication and hard work of all USD 234 staff. This is also a reflection of each students' commitment to continuous learning. We are thankful for these individuals' efforts each and every day.
More detailed assessment information is available through the Kansas State Department of Education Report Card at datacentral.ksde.gov.
USD 234 has a variety of job openings! For further details or to apply, visit usd234.schoolspring.com
