Fort Scott Recreation Department is hosting a 5K Run/Walk "Spooky Scurry". All proceeds will be donated to The Weeks Family to help with their daughter Piper Weeks battle with cancer! They will also be accepting donations for them at the race. In addition, Enchant Christmas has donated two family 4 packs of tickets to the two participants with the best costumes at the Spooky Scurry 5K! More information is available on the FSRD Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064440049688 or you can call 620-223-0386.
Make sure to check out The Tiger Barkery! It is a student led business that makes delicious dog treats within the Fort Scott High School work skills program. Here is a link to their Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551945191832
K-State Research and Extension has teamed up to offer a virtual program series called Living Well Wednesday. This group is comprised of specialists and agents throughout the state of Kansas. The focus this fall is on youth and what parents need to know to keep them safe. Here is the registration link if you are interested in viewing these webinars: https://ksu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T4b161_4SZiY5O3pSX-6GQ#/registration
Join the Tiger Family! You can stay up to date on job openings by going to USD234.org and clicking on "Jobs". We currently have our District Business Manager position open as well as paraprofessional positions and various substitute positions. Find these positions directly at the following link: https://usd234.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
It's National School Lunch week! Research shows children eat their healthiest meals at school, thanks to federal nutrition standards. School lunches must meet limits on calories, fat and sodium, and offer students a daily choice of fruits, vegetables, milk, whole grains and lean protein. We are thankful to have great lunches available at USD 234!
It's Homecoming Game Day for the Tigers! #GoBigRed!!
FSHS Powerlifting will be having a Fundraising Bake Sale NEXT Friday, October 13th. It will start at 5:00 pm and will be held by the victory bell at the High School. The sale will move inside the gates of the football field once the game starts. Be sure to come out and support them! 🐾
Reminder- FSMS school pictures will be Friday, October 6th. Please do not send your child in Green, as the photographer uses a Green Screen. 🐾
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Our district has some wonderful custodians and maintenance staff that we are so grateful for. Thanks for all you do! 🐾
Reminder- Eugene Ware school pictures will be on Wednesday, October 4th. Please do not send your child in Green, as the photographer uses a Green Screen. 🐾
Reminder- Fort Scott Preschool Center's picture day is on Tuesday, October 3rd! Happy Kids Building will be on Wednesday, October 4th. Please do not send your child in Green, as the photographer uses a Green Screen. 🐾
Next week will be Homecoming Dress Up Days for FSHS, FSMS, Eugene Ware, & Winfield Scott. These are the specifics for each school. Remember it is optional for all and to have fun with it!
On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2023 Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 26 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 255 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. 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 20th so we can have a table reserved for your organization.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf19-f3S-uoNdDi7Cp1eEmTPdJZI1y9lljfdgr5M54Ve3MSrg/viewform
ALL of our Tigers are a part of our team! We love our Tigers! #inclusionmatters 🐾
Reminder- FSHS school pictures will be on Monday, September 25th. Please do not send your child in Green, as the photographer uses a Green Screen. 🐾
USD 234 is participating in the Kansas Board of Education's "Pink Challenge" this year. On October 9th, we want staff & students decked out in PINK in honor of Anti-Bullying Awareness! Join us in this challenge to support bullying prevention. #TigerFamily #StandUpToBullying
It's National IT Professional Day! We have a fantastic IT Team at USD 234 that always puts in the effort to help us so greatly. We thank you!!
Just a reminder that we will be having Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences next week! See you there!
USD 234 will be providing preschool screenings for children up to the age of 5.
years on October 6, 2023. 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.
Reminder- Winfield Scott's picture day is on Monday, September 18th! Further details are on their Facebook page 🐾
