FORT SCOTT USD 234

UPDATE: Law enforcement has determined there is no credible threat, and an all clear has been issued. The lockdown at Fort Scott High School has been lifted.

During the investigation, law enforcement determined that similar threats were reported at several schools in the area. Law enforcement personnel will continue to remain present at the high school through dismissal out of an abundance of caution.

All students and staff are safe.

We would like to thank our local law enforcement agencies, staff, students, parents, and community members for their cooperation, patience, and support throughout this situation. The safety and security of our students and staff will always remain our highest priority.

Fort Scott USD 234 has been made aware of a threat called in to the Fort Scott Police Department toward Fort Scott High School. As a precautionary measure, the high school has been placed on lockdown and law enforcement is actively responding and investigating the situation.

At this time, we respectfully ask parents and community members to refrain from coming to the high school campus, as additional traffic and activity could hinder law enforcement operations and emergency response efforts.

The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement and will share additional information as details become available.

Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and support.

It's School Nurses Day! Missy Reynolds, Heather Geiger, Stacy Sauerwein, and Kayla Geier- thank you for taking great care of our students!

i-Ready results from the spring diagnostics will be coming home with students soon. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or building principals. We are very proud of our students, teachers, and staff on the academic growth that has been made this year.

Our High School Students are gearing up for their future! Take a look at the SkillsUSA Kansas Friday Flash Newsletter, and see what our students are up to:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-c_9Wk3-dQrImSX9ZU1i1W17kQeoPTNAMj3ntVHls/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Lunch Hero Day! We have some of the best cooks in our district. Along with that, we have awesome kitchen managers and a wonderful food service director. Thank you for feeding our district!

Thank you to our amazing principals here at USD 234- Jeff Johnson, DJ Brown, Yasmina Query, Chris Garzone, and Nick Johnson. We are grateful for all you do in our district and for our students!

It's National Physical Education & Sports Week! Thank you to Caleb Hendricks, Danny Larsen, Dakota Hall, Kiel Simas, Bridgett Lancaster, Tracey Bogina, and Johnathan Stark. These amazing physical education teachers keep our students moving & healthy!

Yesterday, USD 234 participated in the Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region Traditional Track & Field Competition! Thank you to our staff for their hard work and supporting our students. Our Athletes did amazing!

The art students at FSMS cannot wait to show you their amazing creations! Please join us for their art show on May 5th from 5-7pm in the wind room at the middle school.

It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We applaud your early mornings & safe driving- thanks for going the extra mile!

Teacher appreciation week is just around the corner. Please help us out in recognizing our USD 234 teachers that bring so much to our district each and every day. Their impact on our students reaches far beyond academics. Let’s come together to show our gratitude and appreciation.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to recognize a USD 234 teacher. Once the form is submitted, comments will be collected and delivered to teachers during teacher appreciation week (5.4-5.8).
Teacher Appreciation Form-
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There will be no school for USD 234 on Friday, April 24th due to a staff Health Fair/PLC Day.

USD 234 would like to give a big congratulations to Dr. Michelle Laubenstein! Over the weekend, she was named a semifinalist for the Kansas Teacher of the Year award. This is a phenomenal honor and a well-deserved accomplishment. Thank you for going above and beyond for our students!

Our district had Four High School Math Teachers present at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Spring Conference last month. They traveled to New Orleans to go over how they teach math in CNC Machining. These special ladies did a great job representing our district during this wonderful opportunity!

USD 234 has various job openings available. You can view these and apply at: https://usd234.schoolspring.com

USD 234 is hiring for Substitute Teachers! Please call the board office with any questions at 620-223-0800. You can find our full list of available job positions at usd234.org/jobs

Last week our Winfield Scott students got the chance to go out and support our High School Baseball Team! It was the perfect afternoon to watch our Tigers. 🐾

Free Admission! This will be on April 21st, from 5-8:00 pm.