***UPDATE***Basketball games originally scheduled for January 10 at home with Lyndon have been rescheduled to Monday, February 3. Normal slate of games will be played; click for info - https://5il.co/348yo
The Wabaunsee HS Band participated in the Washburn Honor Band today. After rehearsing for 9 hours, they performed at Washburn's White Concert Hall and put on an amazing concert. Two groups performed: FR/SO in the White Group and JR/SR in the Blue Group. #ChargerPride!!
HS🏀 tonight at Council Grove: girls varsity won 42-27 and boys lost C, JV and varsity (45-56).
When I started teaching at USD #393/Solomon in 2004, Brooke Wallace (now Terrapin), was in the 3rd grade. Right from the start, I knew this girl had talent! Not only was she an awesome artist, but she had the best heart!! At Solomon, I taught K-12th grade art, therefore I had Brooke all the way through High School. We entered her art, anywhere we could; and I believe she still holds the record for the most art awards received at competitions. She graduated from H.S. in 2013 and continued on with her education at Kansas State University. She graduated from there in 2017, where she earned a degree in Fashion Design. I have not only had the wonderful opportunity to support her in her endeavors, but have gotten to watch her grow from a little girl into now, an established artist and woman. I could go on and on about Brooke’s accomplishments in and outside of the art arena… but what makes my heart so happy, is that she is “here”! Yep, right here in Wabaunsee County!! Her and her husband, Nick Terrapin live in Alma!!! She does her “art”, right at home! Find out more about exactly what she does, here~ https://www.midwesttwist.com/
What happens next, just make this “story” even more heartfelt to me…
Erin Debler reached out to me, about a year ago, to see if I could advise with helping with her daughter’s proposed mural project. I had not had Anna as an art student yet because she was still attending the Lutheran School. I did though have Anna’s brothers- Dalton and Jacob and enjoyed them, in class and got to know their family. At the time I was working on an art commission of my own and also thought it might be better to direct her to someone local, as I lived at the time and hour away. So… who better than, my former student Brooke! …and the rest is is “history”! …actually right downtown Alma- south of “Mel’s Coffee”~ 405 Missouri Street, owned by Kim Herren! If you HAVEN’T checked out this beautiful mural, PLEASE DO! …AND I got the pleasure of having Anna as an art student (6th grade), last semester- her first year attending USD #329/Wabaunsee; yay!! She did great… and what I loved most was her work ethic and how much she craved learning more and more. I also can’t wait to see where our relationship will go, in the future!
Here are some pictures for you to view… and I have also included a picture included Kim’s write up that she did about the project, for the paper~
HS 🏀 results at home tonight: both varsity teams swept Cair Paravel (girls 61-17 & boys 67-56). Play at Council Grove tomorrow.
Junior Charger Basketball teams played in the first round of the Flint Hills League tournament tonight at Lyndon. Both teams came up short in their respective games. 2nd round of the tournament will be Thursday night .at Lyndon
HS Boys & Girls Wrestling at St. Marys, 1/18: click for info - https://5il.co/34vwc
HS Basketball vs Mission Valley, 1/17: click for info - https://5il.co/34rj5
Update Per Coach Klein: No CST basketball tomorrow, Saturday, January 11th. See you on Saturday, January 18th.
***UPDATE***Girls wrestling today at Herington has been moved to tomorrow Jan 11 starting at 9:30 am. Basketball at home today is postponed; make up date TBD.
Charger Nation,
With much regret, we’ve made the decision to cancel school tomorrow due to treacherous road conditions and the additional snowfall expected tonight. Safety must come first, and we believe it’s wiser to err on the side of caution. Please stay safe, travel only if necessary, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday.
Dr. Troy Pitsch
Charger Nation!
Please see the updated schedule for Friday, January 10th, 2025, by clicking the link:
https://5il.co/34kvt
Be safe!
***UPDATE***Junior high basketball games today at Osage City are canceled due to the forecast of additional snow late afternoon through the evening. It will not be rescheduled. There is practice after school for only those players suiting up for the League Tournament next week.
Charger Nation!
Please check the following link for tomorrow’s updated district schedule, including important information about the late start, hub bus routes, and canceled Pre-K sessions:
👉 https://5il.co/34hv5
On a side note, USD 329 officially recorded the highest snowfall in Kansas from this storm. It’s great to be #1. That’s just how we roll.
HS Basketball at Council Grove, 1/14: click for info - https://5il.co/34ekc
JH Basketball League Tournament (A team) at Lyndon, 1/13, 16 & 18: click for info - https://5il.co/34enl
JH Basketball at Osage City, 1/9: click for info - https://5il.co/34eaj
***UPDATE***Basketball games Tuesday, January 7 at home have been rescheduled to next Monday, January 13, varsity only starting at 5 pm; click for info - https://5il.co/33ne1
Charger Nation!
All classes will be canceled on Wednesday due to road conditions throughout the district. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Please be safe if you are out traveling today.
***UPDATE*** Basketball games Tuesday, January 7 at home with Cair Paravel have been postponed; makeup date TBD