Yesterday, Thursday April 24th the Hoisington High School LifeSmarts team landed in Chicago and attended the opening ceremonies and activities. We met other teams from all over the USA, spent time giving and receiving pins and stickers from others states and partnered up our Sister team from Oklahoma!!!!
Today is filled with competition and Chicago Deep Dish Pizza!
The USD 431 HOISINGTON Board of Education has announced the selection of Trenton Horn as the new superintendent. Horn will take the reins on July 1, 2025, after the departure of current superintendent Patrick Crowdis at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
Horn has broad educational experience as a teacher and an administrator. Horn is currently serving as superintendent for USD 452 Stanton County Schools in Johnson City, Kansas. He is in his sixth year in that position. Previously, he served as a middle school principal at Chapman Middle School in Chapman, Kansas, for three years, a 7-12 building principal at Valley Heights High School in Blue Rapids, Kansas, and as an agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor at Chapman High School, Linn High School and Hanover High School.
Board President Becky Mooney noted that Horn emerged from a quick, but thorough search process for the right candidate to lead the school district.
“The Board of Education is certain in our choice of Trenton Horn and confident that under his leadership USD 431 will continue to work collaboratively with our community to build a bright future for every student,” Mooney said.
Mooney explained that community input, especially that from teachers, administrators, parents and community members who participated in the community survey, targeted focus groups and public meet and greets with the two finalists, was a key factor in the success of the superintendent search process.
JV Softball Monday vs. Dodge has been canceled due to there lack of numbers. No make-up at this time
JV Softball Monday vs. Dodge has been canceled due to there lack of numbers. No make-up at this time.
Updated information for the second superintendent candidate meet and greet. It is tomorrow, Thursday April 17th, from 4-5 PM in the high school commons area.
Students, Parents and Staff of Hoisington Middle School,
The district is seeking your input to help find the next Principal of Hoisington Middle School. This survey will help in determining the Characteristics you would like to see in the next person to help lead our Middle School building.
Please take the time to fill out this brief survey.
Families and Staff Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LWJHGCY
Students Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9C5S8FB
This Survey will close Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00 Noon.
Thank you for your input!
Updated information for Tuesday (4/15) Superintendent Candidate Meet and Greet.
Hoisington Community come out and join us for informal conversations and meet each of the Superintendent Candidates.
High School Commons Area, Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. 4:00 to 5:00 PM for all dates.
(April 22 and April 23 As Needed)
April 15 and 16, 2025 USD 431 Board of Education will hold two special board meetings to conduct superintendent Interviews. Attached are the agendas for these two meetings.
Reminder: There will also be a Meet and Greet for each of the candidates at the High School Commons area from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM both days April 15 and 16, 2025.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUgbao3FTtFRUi_fAK37O8xn0r6v1dsH/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idP0J-BLWjEkZ9tk49nsqF4-uOS4QR91/view?usp=sharing
Hoisington Community come out and join us for informal conversations and meet each of the Superintendent Candidates.
High School Commons Area, Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. 4:00 to 5:00 PM for all dates.
(April 22 and April 23 As Needed)
Internet and phones throughout the district are repaired.
FYI District internet is down and has also affected incoming phone calls. We will send a message when phones are back up.
2025 Summer Baseball/Softball sign up deadline is SUNDAY 4/6! Sign up at the Rec or online link found on the Hoisington Recreation Commission Facebook page.
USD 431 Hoisington Board of Education will be holding three meetings including two special meetings. These meetings will include: Special Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm to review focus group information on the characteristics of the new superintendent, the Regular BOE meeting will immediately follow the special meeting on 4-7-25. Then the second Special meeting will be on April 14, 2025 to review Superintendent applications. All meetings will be held at the District Office at 165 West 3rd Street, Hoisington, KS.
Below are links to each of the Agendas:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L0x69PK5LLp6djwqwzgT04_EcnfCaQhL/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKR-VbNDI4nmmcBPMlWwBtVcKIyzVHjG/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQkFxmq9ri-d3uyPu96mH0z88TiVJqZ8/view?usp=sharing
USD 431 Hoisington Schools is advertising for a Food Service Management Company to submit bids for management. If a company is interested in obtaining the RFP and the other appropriate bid documents please contact the USD 431 District Office at the below information:
By Email: Jordan Mooney, jmooney@usd431.net, or Patrick Crowdis pcrowdis@usd431.net
By Phone: 620-653-4134.
By Mail: USD 431 District Office, 165 W 3rd Street, Hoisington, KS 67544.
Thank you for your consideration,
USD 431
USD 431 Hoisington Public Schools is currently seeking a highly qualified and fully licensed superintendent of schools. This district boasts quality facilities, excellent staff and supportive community. Please take a look at the attached flier for more USD 431 District Information and "How to Apply" information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/181OURECS6f0XDzXI3gaJozM_9oLmoBho/view?usp=sharing
As part of the search, the Board of Education and KASB is conducting an online survey to seek input on desired characteristics of the new superintendent. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and can be accessed at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/usd431ss .
“We encourage all parents, students, staff and community members to participate in the online survey, available above, from [Start Date] to [End Date],” Mooney said. “Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify the qualities and characteristics most important in our next superintendent.”
Press release regarding resignation of USD 431 Superintendent Patrick Crowdis, effective June 30, 2025 and Board of Education process to begin search for the next Superintendent of USD 431 Hoisington Schools.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9eYtLGjJ053Uqg7FHi6d302QDLALeKX/view?usp=sharing
The ideal school board candidate values service to others and desires to guide lasting investments in public schools. Great school board candidates are passionate about supporting students, teachers and staff and advocating for the value of public schools in their community and across Kansas. They believe in creating a bright future for their community. USD 431 Hoisington Schools will have three (3) positions up for election this coming cycle, but one must prepare now. June 1, 2025 is the deadline to file with the Barton County Clerk. If you have questions feel free to talk to any current or past Board Members or contact the district office at 620-653-5143. Mr. Crowdis would be more than happy to answer your questions. Thank you for your consideration.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rznaU-eidVgqaFp4hsF-joUnSQzhFV0/view?usp=sharing
Take a 10 minutes survey and you will get a $20 gift card. Take the time to reach out to unitedwaycentralKS@hotmail.com and get the information to participate. Help support KDHE in statewide health Improvement. Check out the link below for more information!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RXsY5uyzQbSJkoUp7V5UFE0XRWQ1hbk/view?usp=sharing