KSDE Kansas Horizon Award Nominees for USD 461 Neodesha Schools:
Trenton Lowry - Elementary Band
Aaron Mosher - High School Math
The Horizon Award nomination is available to any novice teacher meeting the following requirements:
1. Nominee will have successfully completed his or her first year of teaching in a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Kansas school accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education.
2. Nominee will be a full-time classroom teacher.
3. Nominee will be responsible for the assessment of students, assignment of grades, preparation of lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, discipline, attendance, and other daily educational tasks.
4. Nominee will have performed in a way that distinguishes him or her from other novice teachers.
5. Nominee will be selected by the school district superintendent and building principal.
The Kansas Horizon Award Program is a regional competition. The regions correspond to the state's four U.S. congressional districts. The Kansas State Department of Education will appoint a regional selection committees responsible for reviewing the nomination forms and selecting up to four elementary classroom teachers and four secondary classroom teachers per region for a possible total of 32 teachers.
Congratulations Mr. Lowry and Mr. Mosher!
#USD461 #Bluestreakpride
Please be on the lookout tonight for acceptance letters for ASP. These must be signed and returned to have your child officially added to the roster or decline your spot. Please return to Heller or North Lawn office by Wednesday August 21st.
I was in math class today and saw Hannah helping her peers that were stuck. This is a great example of leadership and giving of oneself for others. Thank you Hannah! #selfiewiththeprincipal
Mrs. James' class had fun playing a 100 count team activity. They also created their own Multiplication Table as a resource!
North Lawn Reminder: If your student is a 5th or 6th Grader interested in participating in Band this year, there will be an informational meeting tomorrow, August 15th, 5:00-7:00 PM in the Band Room at North Lawn. You will also have the opportunity to rent an instrument. Mr. Lowry is looking forward to seeing you!
Brody stayed to help get the chairs pushed back to the tables at lunch today! That's being a servant leader! #selfiewiththeprincipal
Help wanted! We are looking for a part-time nurse for the district - LPN or RN. Please apply through the link below or complete an application at the district office.
https://jobs.educatekansas.org/inner.php?p=scripts/funct.search.job&jobTitle=Part-time+Nurse&jobHash=5994f45004e3aee&employerHash=bd03c0e8b89ae2e
NMS/NHS Newsletter: Some updated info for next week!
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2024-2025 USD 461 Neodesha Schools
New Teachers
Welcome to the Bluestreak Family! We are glad you are here!!
Did you know that Neodesha will offer wrestling for MS and HS boys and girls starting the school year, 2024-2025? Mr. Ty Jacques is the head coach. We look forward to growing this into a quality program in the Tri-Valley League. #USD461 #Bluestreakpride
Neodesha Middle School/High School Back to School Newsletter!
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Tucker Leck made the news tonight!
The Neodesha Education Foundation invites you to a Community Breakfast at NHS Cafeteria on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30 AM. We will welcome new USD 461 teachers and share community announcements.
The Kansas School Nurse Organization recognized USD 461 Neodesha Superintendent, Mrs. Juanita Erickson, as the 2024 Administrator of the Year.
Upcoming Events
Happy 4th of July! Everyone stay safe.
SparkWheel is hiring at Neodesha’s Early Learning Center!
Just as we ignite student success through removing barriers and connecting resources, we ignite success for our staff. Helping students shine means helping every member of our ecosystem achieve their goals.
At SparkWheel, you make student success happen—feeling supported and energized while doing meaningful work.
Join us for a FREE breakfast and lunch!
Tucker Leck and Gunnar Truskett are checked in and ready to represent USD 461 Neodesha Schools at Boys' State. Congratulations!!
Looking for fun things to do this summer? Wanting to stay in state to do those fun things? Check out this website from Kansas Tourism.
https://sunflowersummer.org/