October is National Principal's Month! USD 234 is so thankful for the leadership and dedication our principals bring to our schools. Be sure to give them a big THANK YOU especially during this time when school is not what they are used to leading.

Today USD 234 joins with Kansans in celebrating Dale Dennis Day. KSDE Deputy Commissioner Dale Dennis was devoted to public education in Kansas and we congratulate him on 53 years of service! Dale - thank you for everything you have done to advocate for our kids! #DaleDennisDay

USD 234 is also looking for substitute cooks, along with paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, substitute paraprofessionals, and substitute bus drivers. You can apply online at https://usd234.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx If you have questions about these positions, please contact the board office at 620-223-0800.

USD 234 is looking for teaching substitutes, paraprofessionals, paraprofessional substitutes and bus driver substitutes. If interested or you have questions about these position please contact the district office at 620-223-0800 and speak with Kerrie Wilson.

Together we can slow the spread of COVID-19.

Is your child struggling with wearing a mask? Try these 5 tips: Around the Home: >Have a daily “Mask On!” moment. Make a plan to wear masks around the house at certain times of day, like from 10-11 am, or during certain activities, like setting the table for meals. Have your child help you decide when. >Pick an activity with a concrete ending, like building a simple puzzle, and wear masks throughout. >Plan a special event, like a scavenger hunt or playing together with a favorite toy, with one rule: Masks are required. >Wear masks during art and creativity time, like drawing, coloring or building with LEGO bricks. >Play a game with masks on, whether it’s a classic card game or your child’s favorite video game.

The CDC now recommends people over age 2 wear masks when outside their homes. The purpose of people wearing masks in public is to protect the community. As so many people who have COVID-19 don’t have symptoms, wearing a mask can reduce the possibility that someone with no symptoms could transmit the disease to others. #bourboncountystrong #GBR Visit https://www.bourboncountystrong.com/ for more information.

When our students return to school at USD 234 in a week, they will be required to wear masks. Our mask campaign is an effort to educate students and our community about the importance of wearing masks in our schools to protect our staff and students. Information regarding the mask campaign can be found at: https://www.bourboncountystrong.com/

There’s still time to shape the future for our community. You can complete the #2020Census now online, by phone, or by mail. Visit 2020Census.gov .