A reminder that summer weights & practices begin next week June 1; PLEASE NOTE THE TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - Due to lack of drivers, there will be no transportation for the JH weights sessions this summer; click for schedule - https://5il.co/3upmf

Follow state track results live online at https://milesplit.live/meets/751194; watch on NFHS network (subscription required) at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/khsaa-schools-topeka-ks; see pic for WHS participants' schedule of events

Track team is headed out for state! Good luck Chargers!

Help send the track team off to state, this Thursday at noon, outside the high school commons on the east side.
What a GREAT year, the K-8 Art Students had!! Look, here~ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JaadlNYMuonohgoVTSAepxUUDY_PCEVc?usp=drive_link
P.s. A belated thanks to all who helped with move, build, set up etc. of the new K-5 art room (in the old wrestling and established music room), in January! SO blessed to teach in such a wonderful community!! ~Ms. Stott
P.s. A belated thanks to all who helped with move, build, set up etc. of the new K-5 art room (in the old wrestling and established music room), in January! SO blessed to teach in such a wonderful community!! ~Ms. Stott

HS State Track at Wichita State Univ., 5/29-30: click for info - https://5il.co/3uol6
Now Hiring Bus Drivers – CDL & Non-CDL
USD 329 Wabaunsee School District
USD 329 Wabaunsee is looking for dependable, caring individuals to join our transportation team as Bus Drivers.
Positions available for both CDL and non-CDL drivers!
Apply online: www.usd329.com/page/employment
For more information: Call the district office at 785-765-3394
State track shirt orders due Tuesday 8am. Limited quantities as shipment won't arrive in time. https://statetrack26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Track qualified several today for state! Check out complete regional results at https://milesplit.live/meets/747152/schedule. Good luck at state Chargers!
Congratulations to 6th grader, Bella Anderson, for her 3rd place win- at the state level!
From Jennifer Slagle | Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris W. Kobach
120 SW 10th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612
Office: 785.296.0684~
"We are excited to let you know that your artwork was selected as the 3rd place winner in the 6-8th grade category for Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your submission and are honored to showcase your art.
You will receive a packet in the mail with a certificate signed by all agencies sponsoring the contest, a letter from the Governor, and the $25 Amazon gift card. Your art will be posted on the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition website at https://kansassuicidepreventioncoalition.org/#. And your art will be featured in an art walk at a Youth Suicide Prevention Conference in August at Emporia State University.
Congratulations again and thank you for helping make a difference through your art!"
See more information, here, with all the pictures of student submissions etc.~ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QStqoF0D0WvslCsG6lGxk4bcgSvfeO-X?usp=drive_link ~Ms. Stott
P.s. Her artwork will eventually be on this page~ https://kansassuicidepreventioncoalition.org/youth-art-contest-gallery/
From Jennifer Slagle | Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris W. Kobach
120 SW 10th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Topeka, KS 66612
Office: 785.296.0684~
"We are excited to let you know that your artwork was selected as the 3rd place winner in the 6-8th grade category for Youth Suicide Prevention Awareness Art Contest. We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your submission and are honored to showcase your art.
You will receive a packet in the mail with a certificate signed by all agencies sponsoring the contest, a letter from the Governor, and the $25 Amazon gift card. Your art will be posted on the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition website at https://kansassuicidepreventioncoalition.org/#. And your art will be featured in an art walk at a Youth Suicide Prevention Conference in August at Emporia State University.
Congratulations again and thank you for helping make a difference through your art!"
See more information, here, with all the pictures of student submissions etc.~ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QStqoF0D0WvslCsG6lGxk4bcgSvfeO-X?usp=drive_link ~Ms. Stott
P.s. Her artwork will eventually be on this page~ https://kansassuicidepreventioncoalition.org/youth-art-contest-gallery/





***UPDATE*** The regional track meet scheduled for tomorrow May 21 at Iola has been postponed to Friday May 22 due to the forecasted thunderstorms during most of the day. Schedule and start time remains 3:00 PM; click for info - https://5il.co/3ujeg
🥎 falls at home to Jackson Heights 7-2 in regional quarterfinal play, ending their postseason run.
***UPDATE*** The start time for the regional softball game at home Monday against Jackson Heights has been changed to 1:00 PM due to the weather forecast
WJH Promotion/Awards Night Update: We are closely monitoring the weather that has the potential to impact WJH Promotion/Awards Night tomorrow evening. At this time, we are keeping all possibilities open, including an earlier start time if necessary. We will make a final decision and communicate any updates tomorrow morning (5/18). Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
⚾️ drops a tough one at Doniphan West, 8-7 in regional quarterfinal play, ending their postseason run.
Parents and Guardians,
USD 329 has been cleared by the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Department, and all campuses are no longer in lockout status.
We want to thank our students, staff, families, and law enforcement partners for their cooperation and support throughout this situation. The threat received earlier today was taken seriously, and we followed our safety procedures while law enforcement assessed and cleared the situation. We have also learned that USD 329 was among the multiple districts that received similar threats recently. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been contacted, and we understand this matter remains under investigation. We are grateful for the quick response of local law enforcement and trust they will continue to follow through appropriately regarding this disruption to our schools and community.
Because of the interruption to the school day, we will not hold afternoon PreK today. All other school operations will continue as normally as possible for the remainder of the day. Again, all students and staff are safe. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and trust as we worked through this situation carefully and responsibly.
Dr. Troy Pitsch
USD 329 Superintendent of Schools
USD 329 has been cleared by the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Department, and all campuses are no longer in lockout status.
We want to thank our students, staff, families, and law enforcement partners for their cooperation and support throughout this situation. The threat received earlier today was taken seriously, and we followed our safety procedures while law enforcement assessed and cleared the situation. We have also learned that USD 329 was among the multiple districts that received similar threats recently. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been contacted, and we understand this matter remains under investigation. We are grateful for the quick response of local law enforcement and trust they will continue to follow through appropriately regarding this disruption to our schools and community.
Because of the interruption to the school day, we will not hold afternoon PreK today. All other school operations will continue as normally as possible for the remainder of the day. Again, all students and staff are safe. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and trust as we worked through this situation carefully and responsibly.
Dr. Troy Pitsch
USD 329 Superintendent of Schools
Parents and Guardians,
We remain in lockout status at this time while law enforcement continues its assessment of the phone threat received earlier today. Law enforcement is on site and present at all campuses. Again, all students and staff are safe. During a lockout, normal school operations continue inside the building, but exterior doors remain secured, and outdoor movement is limited until law enforcement gives clearance. We are continuing instruction and supervision inside our buildings while this process is completed.
We understand that situations like this create concern for families. Please know that we are taking the matter seriously, following our safety procedures, and working directly with law enforcement. We will send another update as soon as we are cleared or have additional information to share. Thank you for your patience and trust as we work through this carefully and safely.
Dr. Troy Pitsch
USD 329 Superintendent of Schools
We remain in lockout status at this time while law enforcement continues its assessment of the phone threat received earlier today. Law enforcement is on site and present at all campuses. Again, all students and staff are safe. During a lockout, normal school operations continue inside the building, but exterior doors remain secured, and outdoor movement is limited until law enforcement gives clearance. We are continuing instruction and supervision inside our buildings while this process is completed.
We understand that situations like this create concern for families. Please know that we are taking the matter seriously, following our safety procedures, and working directly with law enforcement. We will send another update as soon as we are cleared or have additional information to share. Thank you for your patience and trust as we work through this carefully and safely.
Dr. Troy Pitsch
USD 329 Superintendent of Schools
Parents: We received a threat via phone call and are assessing it at this time. All campuses will be in lockout status until cleared by law enforcement. At this time, all students are safe, and law enforcement is on scene at all campuses. We will provide more information shortly.


