Purchasing a part of the old Turf
Three options:
Option #1
1 foot by 1 foot squares will be cut and sold over the Labor Day weekend and
celebrations that weekend.
Option #2
Rolls of the turf will be cut and rolled up at the very beginning of the summer. These
roles will be 7.5 feet wide and the width of the football field. Heavy equipment will be required to remove these roles, as they will be very heavy. These may be purchased in advance for $250, and the purchaser will be responsible for removal of the roles.
Purchasers will be communicated with concerning the final date they will be allowed to pick up their turf. If the turf is not removed in a timely manner the purchaser will forfeit their fee to the district.
To purchase a role a form will need to be filled out at the district office and funds secured by May 24th, 2023.
End Zones will be first come first serve.
Option #3
Purchasing of the 50 yard line Cardinal. This will be removed prior to the beginning of
the demo. It is approximately 10 yards wide and 10 yards long.
There will be a silent auction to collect bids for the Cardinal. This silent auction will run from May 5th through May 30th.
https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/item-detail.cfm?auctionID=32405&ItemID=1355913&viewType=1&style=7&font=0&catName=Sports
May 9th The moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be coming from Claflin through Hoisington on its way to Great Bend.
Please come out and line the route on Kansas Highway 4 turning south down Main street in Hoisington
They will be leaving Claflin at about 1:40pm and traveling 30 mph will be coming through Hoisington about 2:20 pm. There will be the Wall, a team of motorcycle riders, and American Flags. People are encouraged to bring their American Flags to wave as well.
USD 431 is seeking interested persons to run for USD 431 Board of Education.
If you are interested please file at the Barton County Courthouse Room 202.
Regular business hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Filing Deadline is June 1st @ noon.
Hoisington Schools are excited to move forward and build on the work that took place during the Strategic Planning Meetings. These new board members will be able to help guide the district into a new era of education.
If you have questions contact the district office at 620-653-4134
High School track meet today has been canceled. At this time there is no makeup date.
From the Hoisington Rec:
Babysitting 101 class - FREE ACTIVITY! April 26th 1:30-5:00. Must be 11 yrs old. Contact HRC 620-653-4050 for more information.
Reminder: Tonight is night 2 of Strategic Planning. We will begin at 5:00 pm at the Activities Center. Those attending the first night please attend.
Meetings are open to the public.
Hoisington Rec Baseball/Softball in-office signup DEADLINE is 5:30 TODAY April 7th. Can sign-up online from the Rec Facebook link until Sunday.
USD 431 is requesting bids for the HVAC Building Control Systems.
Interested parties may go to the following link for more detailed information:
https://www.usd431.net/documents/2022-2023-information/hvac-building-control-system-bid-information/430634
If there are questions they may contact USD 431 Superintendent Patrick Crowdis at pcrowdis@usd431.net or 620-653-4134.
The City of Hoisington’s Electric Utility will have a planned outage for repairs the morning of Friday, March 17, 2023 at 1:00 AM and last approximately three hours. The outage is expected to affect the majority of the City.
USD 431 will be having two Public Meetings to develop the District Strategic Plan
These will be held at the District Activities Center - Meeting Rooms and Commons
March 21st 5:00 to 8:00
April 10th 5:00 to 7:30
A Meal will be Provided at 5:00 each night.
Thank you for your input in USD 431 Public Schools
From the Hoisington Library
“Kids bored during Spring Break? Come down to Hoisington Library, 169 S. Walnut! We’ve got tons of new kids' books and plus new adult books too! Open MW,
10 am – 6 pm: TTH, Fri., Noon- 6pm; and Sat. 9 am-1 pm or call 620-653-4128.”
Please contact your Kansas Legislative Representatives Rep. Tory Blew and Sen Alicia Struab and tell them you support our USD 431 Hoisington Schools.
Support the fully funding of Special Education per State Statute.
Thank you for your support!
Representative Tory Blew
tmarnberger@gmail.com
Senator Alicia Straub
straubforkansas@gmail.com
Hoisington High School would like to congratulate Emma Willesden on receiving a full tuition scholarship from Southwestern College. Emma is going to Southwestern to continue her academics and play softball. Cardinal Proud!
Lady Cardinals basketball season comes to an end losing to SES 48-34. Great job this season ladies!
Substate semifinals BB Lady Cardinals down at half 15-21
Hoisington High School has an immediate opening for an assistant HS Track Coach this season. If interested please get ahold of Faron Kraft at fkraft@usd431.net. Thanks
Hoisington Public Library would like to announce Story Hour resumes at 4 p.m. March 3-April 21 at the Hoisington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut.
Bring your preschooler for reading, interaction and crafts!
Lady Cards will play at 7:30 against Southeast Saline at Russell
Lady Cardinals with win over Smoky Valley 47-39 and will move on to play in semifinals of SubState Thursday at Russell.
Boys State Wrestling Final Results
Redetzke 3rd at 126
Ball 2nd at 132
Yott 5th at 150
Kraft 6th at 157
Team tied for 6th
Great Season to all our Cardinal wrestlers