USD 234 would like to say thank you to all Veterans!
USD 234 will be holding various Veteran's Day events at the schools to recognize our veterans, as well as a Veteran's Caravan. Please contact your building with any questions.
There will be no school on Friday, November 7th due to it being a staff PD/PLC Day,
Happy Halloween from USD 234, have a safe and great day!
Yesterday, Fort Scott Middle School hosted a Career Expo for it's students. This was a great experience for our students, allowing them to explore potential opportunities for themselves in the future. We not only want to give a big thank you to the presenters who took the time to come visit with our students. but to those who really helped bring it together- Tammy Claypool, Kerri Hanson, Winter Moore, and the rest of the Fort Scott Middle School staff. 🐾
There will be no school on Friday, October24th due to it being a Teacher Comp Day.
There will be no school on Friday, October 17th due to it being a Teacher Work Day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week!
USD 234 Preschool Screenings
USD 234 Fall Homecoming is tonight, come and support our Tigers!
This is a reminder that tomorrow Wednesday, October 8th, the district will be taking part in Walk & Roll to School Day. Your student will have the opportunity to partake in this. Please call your student's building for specific details.
The Kansas State Board of Education celebrates the First of October as Kansas Anti-Bullying Awareness. October is also National Bullying Prevention Month. We are encouraging our staff and students to once again take part in the "Pink Challenge" and wear Pink on Monday, October 13th. This is done to raise awareness and address the harm that bullying creates. #TigerFamily #StandUpToBullying
On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2025 Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 30 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Fort Scott Preschool Center Gym. All children ages birth through six years old and their families are invited to attend. Last year, school staff and community partners were able to connect with 225 children and their families at our Trunk-or-Treat.
If you are a family resource provider or a community partner, we invite you to attend and set up a table from which children can trick-or-treat. Agencies typically pass out snacks, candy, trinkets, small prizes, etc. During this time, you may also provide brochures, resources, and/or helpful information related to your program. Our goal is to inform families 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 a table for your program.
If you plan to attend our event, please complete the form below by Friday, October 17th so we can have a table reserved for your organization.
If you are a family resource provider or a community partner, we invite you to attend and set up a table from which children can trick-or-treat. Agencies typically pass out snacks, candy, trinkets, small prizes, etc. During this time, you may also provide brochures, resources, and/or helpful information related to your program. Our goal is to inform families 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 a table for your program.
If you plan to attend our event, please complete the form below by Friday, October 17th so we can have a table reserved for your organization.
Fort Scott USD 234 is working alongside the City of Fort Scott and Kansas DOT to roll out our Safe Routes to School Plan this year. This plan coincides with a grant that we will be receiving to create a safer and more accessible environment for students walking, rolling and biking to school!
This is a reminder that on Wednesday, October 8th, the district will be taking part in Walk & Roll to School Day. Your student will have the opportunity to partake in this. Please call your student's building for specific details.
This is a reminder that on Wednesday, October 8th, the district will be taking part in Walk & Roll to School Day. Your student will have the opportunity to partake in this. Please call your student's building for specific details.
Every October, schools across Kansas, the country, and the world celebrate International Walk and Roll to School Day. The celebration is designed to encourage students, families, and school communities to walk, bike, and roll to school.
The USD 234 2025 Walk and Roll to School Day will be held on October 8th! Details will be available soon.
There will be no school on Friday, September 26th due to it being a staff PD/PLC Day.
On Saturday, September 27th, from 1 to 3 PM, CHASE Youth Ambassador and Fort Scott High School alumnus, Trinity Prestley, will host Color Your Calm, a free arts and mental health-focused event for families and youth.
This event is part of Project Do Something, a youth-led projects initiative that gives students the chance to lead a project in their community focused on mental health. Trinity's event is the first project to take place for this! Color Your Calm will be an afternoon of painting/coloring with time for community connections and learning about the arts' impact on mental health. It is free to attend, and the following is the link to register (registration is required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-your-calm-tickets-1640683872629?aff=oddtdtcreator
This event is part of Project Do Something, a youth-led projects initiative that gives students the chance to lead a project in their community focused on mental health. Trinity's event is the first project to take place for this! Color Your Calm will be an afternoon of painting/coloring with time for community connections and learning about the arts' impact on mental health. It is free to attend, and the following is the link to register (registration is required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-your-calm-tickets-1640683872629?aff=oddtdtcreator
10/10/25 Preschool Screenings
Please know that the district will be partnering with our local community and the Safe Routes to School Program for this school year. More information will be coming out in the next few weeks. You can also learn more about the program at the link below. For more questions feel free to contact the district office.
https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/about-the-program
https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/about-the-program
Parents-
Please be aware that your child's fall iready diagnostic results will be coming home soon. The results will indicate your child's placement level, performance in specific categories, and also show a national norm percentile. We are proud of all our students for their efforts to perform well on the fall diagnostic. More discussions about your child's results will take place during parent teacher conferences in the up and coming weeks. Please feel free to contact your child's teachers, principals, or the district office if you have any questions.
Please be aware that your child's fall iready diagnostic results will be coming home soon. The results will indicate your child's placement level, performance in specific categories, and also show a national norm percentile. We are proud of all our students for their efforts to perform well on the fall diagnostic. More discussions about your child's results will take place during parent teacher conferences in the up and coming weeks. Please feel free to contact your child's teachers, principals, or the district office if you have any questions.