Fort Scott High School is holding auditions for students in ninth through twelfth grade for “Between the Line” the musical.
Auditions are from 6:30-9 p.m. on either September 2 or 3 in the FSHS Auditorium. Students only need to attend one night of auditions. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday from 6:30-9 p.m. Performances are Nov. 11, 13, and 15 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.
“Between the Lines” is based on the young adult novel of the same name by Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Music and lyrics are by Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson with a book by Timothy Allen McDonald & Jodi Picoult.
The musical is directed by Theatre Director Angie Bin, Music Director Taylor Jones, and Assistant Directors Mesa Jones and Abby Starkey. FSHS will be the regional debut for “Between the Lines” which Bin first saw at the International Thespian Festival in 2024.
Students who want to audition for a solo role need to prepare a song ahead of time. Sheet music and accompaniment are available from Bin at the high school. Technical crew members are needed in the areas of sound, lighting, set design, costuming, make-up, stage management, and stage crew. Applications are available from Bin at the high school.
For additional information, please contact Bin at angela.bin@usd234.org or 620-719-9622.
Tiger Families-
Welcome back to the 25-26 school year. We are excited to have our students and staff back for their first full week of school. We are off to a great start and look forward to supporting each child's education throughout the year.
Please be aware that students in Kindergarten through 9th grade will be taking the i-Ready Diagnostic for reading and math in the coming weeks. This assessment is designed to help us understand your child's current strengths and areas of growth, plan for instruction, and monitor progress throughout the year. It is an online adaptive assessment which means it gets easier or harder depending on how a student performs. Customized lessons will also be generated following the completion of the diagnostic. We encourage students to do their best as this helps plan and support your child's academic success.
Also, results from the fall diagnostic will be sent home with students once they are complete. The results will show your child's placement level, national norm percentile, and performance in specific categories. Ultimately, this information provides meaningful feedback to our staff to help and support all students. Please feel free to contact your child's teachers, building principals, or the district office for any questions you may have.
Welcome back to the 25-26 school year. We are excited to have our students and staff back for their first full week of school. We are off to a great start and look forward to supporting each child's education throughout the year.
Please be aware that students in Kindergarten through 9th grade will be taking the i-Ready Diagnostic for reading and math in the coming weeks. This assessment is designed to help us understand your child's current strengths and areas of growth, plan for instruction, and monitor progress throughout the year. It is an online adaptive assessment which means it gets easier or harder depending on how a student performs. Customized lessons will also be generated following the completion of the diagnostic. We encourage students to do their best as this helps plan and support your child's academic success.
Also, results from the fall diagnostic will be sent home with students once they are complete. The results will show your child's placement level, national norm percentile, and performance in specific categories. Ultimately, this information provides meaningful feedback to our staff to help and support all students. Please feel free to contact your child's teachers, building principals, or the district office for any questions you may have.
The USD 234 Mill Levy update is located at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-FyjJwfqJl_89AQG1I_Rx9wNyMQ5qGh3IECD5lJsi7E/edit?usp=sharing
In conjunction with the Wis-Pak Marketing Group, BUBBL'R is excited to announce the 2025 Teacher of the Year Promotion!
The winning teacher will receive a year supply of BUBBL’R, BUBBL’R mini fridge, $500 gift card, and a $10,000 donation to their school! Entry period will begin on September 2nd and close on November 7th, 2025. BUBBL’R fans will then vote for their favorite Teacher of the Year candidate between November 14th and November 21st, 2025. A winner will be announced on December 2nd, 2025.
Friends, coworkers, or family can nominate a teacher at https://www.drinkbubblr.com/teacher-of-the-year/ on the BUBBL’R website!
The winning teacher will receive a year supply of BUBBL’R, BUBBL’R mini fridge, $500 gift card, and a $10,000 donation to their school! Entry period will begin on September 2nd and close on November 7th, 2025. BUBBL’R fans will then vote for their favorite Teacher of the Year candidate between November 14th and November 21st, 2025. A winner will be announced on December 2nd, 2025.
Friends, coworkers, or family can nominate a teacher at https://www.drinkbubblr.com/teacher-of-the-year/ on the BUBBL’R website!
2025-26 School Building Hours
Child Find September 2025
High School Debate Novice Camp
📢 Fort Scott USD 234 is NOW HIRING Substitutes for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🐯
We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in the following substitute roles:
✅ Teacher
✅ Paraeducator
✅ Food Service Cook
✅ Bus Driver
✅ Custodian
Whether you're looking to stay involved in education, serve your community, or earn extra income — we’d love to have you on board!
📍 Apply today at: www.usd234.org
📞 Questions? Call us at: 620-223-0800
Help us make a difference in the lives of our students. Please share with anyone who might be interested!
#USD234 #FortScottSchools #NowHiring #SubstitutesWanted #JoinOurTeam
We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in the following substitute roles:
✅ Teacher
✅ Paraeducator
✅ Food Service Cook
✅ Bus Driver
✅ Custodian
Whether you're looking to stay involved in education, serve your community, or earn extra income — we’d love to have you on board!
📍 Apply today at: www.usd234.org
📞 Questions? Call us at: 620-223-0800
Help us make a difference in the lives of our students. Please share with anyone who might be interested!
#USD234 #FortScottSchools #NowHiring #SubstitutesWanted #JoinOurTeam
USD 234 Board Office has a new look in our lobby! Senior, Maddi Cook, has been hard at work the past few months blessing us with her talents. We want to give her a BIG thank you for her time and efforts. It looks great!! 🐾
Reminder: The last day of school for USD 234 Students will be Thursday, May 15th!
The annual FSHS Talent Show and Minute to Win It was held on March 28th. The event, sponsored by FSHS Thespian Troupe #7635 and emceed by Molly Hoyt and Emma Bin, awarded cash prizes to the top three competitors.
Junior Zoe Scott won the $100 grand prize. She sang "At Last" by Etta James. Sophomore Allie Wards took second and $75 with her violin solo of “Adoration” by Felix Borowski. Third place and $50 went to junior Junie Fisher and freshman Gianna Gorman for their duet of "What is This Feeling" from Wicked.
A new Minute to Win It competition was held between clubs and organizations. The Minute to Win It winners were Blaiton Terry and Gracin Pitts for FFA. They win $200 sponsored by Thespians and National Speech and Debate Association toward their club or favorite charity.
The next Thespian event is the annual Rummage Sale to be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Apr. 18 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Apr. 19 at FSHS. Enter the school through the NW doors. Prices for the sale are a free will donation. Thespians is now accepting donations at the high school or contact Angie Bin at angela.bin@usd234.org or 620-719-9622 for pick up.
Tomorrow is our local Special Olympics at Frary Field! We are excited to cheer on all of the athletes who will be participating! 🐾
USD 234 Spring Break is almost here! School will resume on Monday the 24th.
3/10/25 Board Meeting
April 11th is Preschool Round-Up!
April 9th is Kindergarten Round-Up!
March is Theatre in Our Schools Month! Celebrate by attending the FSHS Talent Show on March 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Save the date! The Fort Scott Preschool Center will be hosting our annual Early Childhood Spring Fling on Thursday, April 3, 2025. All children ages birth-six years old and their families are invited to join preschool staff and community partners for an evening of fun! Activities and games will be set up from 5:00-6:30. come when you can and stay for as long as you would like. Older siblings are welcome to join the fun!
Scott Kimble, Fort Scott High School Principal has been selected to the Kansas Association of School Boards' Leadership for Tomorrow (LFT) Class of 2025.
Participants are nominated and then chosen through an application process that focuses on individual leadership in Kansas public education and participation in activities that promote effective governance and raise student achievement.
Leadership for Tomorrow gives board members, superintendents and administrators time to explore change theories and strategies, participate in leadership skill training and expand understanding of education and key issues for effective governance and raising student achievement. Through five two-day sessions, the class will visit local schools, hear classroom presentations and participate in class discussions of issues and challenges facing Kansas education.
At the end of the program, LFT members walk away with a new set of skills and knowledge that better prepares them for success in leading the modern education environment.
USD 234 will provide preschool screenings for children up to the age of 5
years on March 28th, 2025. Children may have vision, hearing,
speech/communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general
development screened.
The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with
possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool
and/or related services.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling Tammy Catron, Fort Scott
Preschool Center Secretary, at (620) 223-8965, Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
