Due to snow-covered roads and continued snowfall expected throughout the morning, all schools in USD 331 will be closed today, Wednesday, February 12.
Substitute Teachers Needed! Apply at: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinkingmannorwichks/rapplmnu03.w
Summer EBT is available to all Kansas school children who are income-eligible to receive free and reduced-price meals during the school year. While many children were auto-issued for these benefits, plenty more can receive it, but only through an application. The deadline has been extended to October 15, 2024.
Applications must be submitted through the Department for Children and Families (DCF) website at www.dcfapp.kees.ks.gov. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Kansas Appleseed team at hkottler@kansasappleseed.org.
Free Developmental Screenings Available!
We are excited to offer free breakfast and lunch again this summer! Please see the details attached.
After interviewing several quality applicants, we are excited to announce that we have
selected Jaime Tilton as the new principal of Kingman Elementary School. Mrs. Tilton received
her undergraduate degree at Kansas State University and her Masters Degree in Educational
Administration at Fort Hays State University. She has served as an elementary teacher in
multiple grades in both Hutchinson and Buhler Public Schools, and has also served in various
district and building leadership roles and provided teacher support and training during the
redesign process. Mrs. Tilton will be visiting Kingman Elementary on May 13, 2024, and will
be available for a meet and greet with Kingman Elementary students and parents from 4:00-5:00 in the Kingman Elementary library.
Mrs. Lacio wants to thank Audrey for organizing speech materials for the daily lessons! GREAT JOB!!!
Construction on the daycare center inside Kingman Elementary School has officially begun! The project is slated to be complete in May. More details will be coming--stay tuned!
Ms. Pickering wants to give a big shout out to Audrey and Emma for taking it upon themselves to stay after and help clean up the classroom. GREAT JOB!
Mr. Spexarth wants to give a shout out to Sonja and Payton for taking time to clean up the classroom. I also want to congratulate Averi for her 3rd place finish in the Soil Conservation Limerick contest. GREAT JOB GIRLS!
Miss Wells wants to recognize Elijah for showing great listening skills and being respectful to classmates. WAY TO GO!
With moderate snowfall predicted to continue for much of the morning and the roads already snow-covered, we have decided to cancel school for today (1.5.24) to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Decisions regarding activities scheduled for this evening will be made later today. Stay safe and warm.
January is National School Board Appreciation Month. These seven individuals donate a tremendous amount of time to serve in this capacity. Our board members are: Kristi Brown, Leslie Krehbiel, Angie Maloney, Errica Parsons, Jeff Samuelson, Melissa Tetrick and Tab Turner. Thank you for your dedication and all you do for our students, staff and the community.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers are the best!
Happy Lunch Hero Day! We appreciate you!
Happy Principal's Day! Thank you for all you do for our schools.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We appreciate all you do!
Our paraprofessionals are definitely super heroes! Please join us in thanking them for all they do for our schools.
Bus/Van Drivers NEEDED in Kingman and Norwich. Bus requires CDL w/passenger endors. (District will help earn CDL) Van drivers only need valid DL. Must have clean driving record, physical and subject to drug test. Min is $15/hr van subs; $18/hr bus. Jerome at 620-532-2312
Today we appreciate our maintenance and custodial staff. They work hard to keep things looking great and running smoothly. Thank you for all you do for us!
