During the month of July, USD 431 will be offering free summer lunches for children ages 1-18 in a grab and go format outside of Lincoln Elementary on the south side of the building. Please take the time to fill out this form so we know how many kids to associate with each family in the community. Read the form carefully, as it has important dates, times, and information listed on it.
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HHS Boys Basketball Coach, Kyle Haxton, is still accepting registrations for boys basketball camp, grades 3-8, July 8-10. You can contact Coach Haxton at (620) 292-7012 or Amy Haxton at (620) 727-0575 for more information, or find the form on Class Dojo.
Don't forget summer lunches start today at Lincoln Elementary. 11:30am - 1:30pm. Kids ages 1-18 can come and enjoy a free meal, with breakfast for the next day handed out after lunch is finished. Come take advantage of this awesome service provided by USD 431!
The summer sandlot baseball is postponed until June 2,4,6 and 9,10,13. This is due to the weather forecast, and wet fields. Thanks!
Hoisington Cardinal Sports Summer Calendar. All dates and times are subject to change. Please be on look out for those potential changes.
Just a reminder, Field day is tomorrow!
Make a Difference in Our Schools and Community – Consider Running for School Board!
Are you passionate about education and eager to contribute to the future of our students? USD 431 currently has three At-Large School Board positions open, and we encourage community-minded individuals to consider running.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be a registered voter residing within the USD 431 School District.
You cannot be an employee of a school within the district.
How to File:
To become a candidate, visit the Barton County Clerk’s Office in Great Bend to complete the necessary paperwork.
Filing Deadline:
Tuesday, June 2, 2025
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the USD 431 District Office at 620-653-4134.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our schools and community!
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LES: just a reminder that our summer start up event (book fair, art show, and community booths) event is tonight from 5:30-7:00. We hope to see you there!
Parents, can you please assist us?
We have heard of a new Trend going around TikTok where students are intentionally jamming their pencils in to one of the USB Ports on their Chromebooks , which then destroys the Chromebook.
Please help your students understand there will be consequences for these actions if they make a poor choice in this way to damage district property. Consequences may including but are not limited to a $235 fee to replace the Chromebook,
Thank you, we can all continue to work together to help our students make wise decisions.
LES: Please don't forget flower pickup goes until 12:00 today. Anything not picked up will be sold after that. Thank you!
LES: Lincoln is needing help for the Saturday morning flower pickup. We still do not have enough people. Please contact the school office to volunteer for one or both shifts. 620-653-4549, May 3rd 8:30-10:10 and/or 10:30-12:30 thanks! We would really appreciate it!
LES: 5th grade parents: your students received their enrollment form for next year to attend HMS. Please go over this with your student, and return to the Lincoln office by Thursday, May 1st, 2025.
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.
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.