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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Board members visit Park School via Zoom USD 428 board resumes school visits, remotely The Park Elementary School garden/outdoor classroom is shown in this file photo from 2020. Students featured in a school video, “A Day in the Heart of a Park School Tiger,” talked about how much they enjoy time spent outdoors. The video was shown at Tuesday’s Great Bend USD 428 school board meeting.
One thing Great Bend USD 428 school board members have missed since the COVID-19 pandemic began is the custom of holding monthly luncheon meetings at the various schools in the district. On Tuesday, the custom resumed, in a fashion, when board members held a Zoom meeting with Park Elementary School Principal Phil Heeke and his staff.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. USD 428 notebook: Potential dropouts should know the value of a diploma COVID-19 has delayed school progress
Students who plan to drop out of high school will hear just how much that could cost them in future income, thanks to a new form recommended by the Kansas Association of School Boards.
Kansas law KSA 72-3120 outlines exemptions to compulsory school attendance. Students are expected to stay in high school until they are 18 years old or have attained a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) credential. However, they can drop out at age 16 or 17 once the student and parent attend a final counseling session to encourage the student to remain in school or pursue educational alternatives and a waiver is signed.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. USD 428 applauds Board of Education leadership through challenging times
January is School Board Appreciation Month across the State of Kansas. In a school year that has presented unprecedented challenges, Great Bend Unified School District 428 invites the community to express its gratitude to the men and women who dedicate their time in service to the students and families in our community.
Great Bend USD 428’s board of education members include Jacquie Disque, Aaron Emerson, Deanna Essmiller, Chris Umphres, Lori Reneau, Don Williams, and Susan Young.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Marshall’s gift reflects move from House to Senate Personnel changes approved Laina Marshall, on behalf of Senator-Elect Roger Marshall, recently delivered five autographed copies of “House Mouse, Senate Mouse,” one for each elementary library at Great Bend USD 428. Also pictured is Andrea Bauer, USD 428 public information director.
Senator-elect Dr. Roger Marshall has signed and donated five early reader books, titled “House Mouse, Senate Mouse,” to Great Bend USD 428 – one copy for each of the district’s five elementary schools. Marshall’s wife, Laina Marshall, recently delivered the books, said USD 428 Public Information Director Andrea Bauer. The donation was one of several contributions approved at Monday’s USD 428 Board of Educat
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. More than 30 GBHS students in quarantine School board deals with COVID-19 School board member Don Williams, left, looks at a draft of next year s Great Bend High School Plan of Studies during Monday night s USD 428 Board of Education meeting. The board approved the plan for publication. Changes include the addition of a two-semester Stagecraft Class in Fine Arts and removing the ACT/College & Career Planning Academy class from the program of studies for juniors. Also pictured is Assistant Superintendent John Popp.