Kingman-Norwich USD 331

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!

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Thank you to our dedicated bus drivers who get our kids safety to and from school and all the many activities we participate in. We appreciate you!

Today begins National School Counselors Week and we have some of the best! Thank you to Mrs. Boen, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Munz and Mrs. Loveland for all you do for our schools, students, staff and communities!

In January we celebrate National School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you for your service! Kristi Brown, Leslie Krehbiel, Angie Maloney, Diane Ontiveros, Errica Parsons, Jeff Samuelson, and Tab Turner.

SEARCH TO FIND CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIAL EDUCATION USD 331 Kingman Norwich schools are looking to identify every student from birth through age 21 who lives within the school boundaries who has developmental delays or may be in need of special education. If you have a child or know of a child who you think has development delays or special needs, please contact: South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative 412 Sandy Lane, Pratt, KS 67124 (620) 672-7500 Areas of special education include: birth through age two (infant-toddler), early childhood -disability, developmentally delayed, visual impairment including blindness, hearing impairments including deafness, deaf-blindness, autism, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, speech or language impairments, and gifted. Parents are advised that all special education services are designed to offer the utmost in educational opportunities for each qualifying student, as well as to provide assistance and support in the areas of physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. State and federal laws are followed in providing each student with a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

USD 331 is seeking applicants to fill district Grounds-keeping and Maintenance needs. Interested persons should apply online at www.knusd331.com click on "Employment" at top of page. USD 331 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all applications.