There will not be a conditioning session with Coach Alderman this Friday, June 27 or Friday, July 4. We'll start back up Friday, July 11.
Attention upcoming 6th-9th grade students:
There is still time to sign up for the Compass Academy happening at Wabaunsee Junior High July 7-August 1. We will be having an informational meet and greet at the Alma City Park on Sunday, June 22 from 3:00-5:00. If you have already signed up, bring a friend to sign up, and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card!
Saturday, 6/14, the 5th–8th grade Chargers had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from Basketball Hall of Famer Lynette Woodard and Coach Deb Newkirk during a special clinic at WHS! We are beyond grateful to those two inspiring women for sharing their knowledge, energy, and passion with our young athletes. A huge THANK YOU to the amazing event sponsors who made the day possible: Bank of the Flint Hills; Karen Garrison, Athletic Trainer; Paxico Insurance (Scott Murray); S & S Construction (Paul & Jenny Schutter); Stop 2 Shop (Karen Wright); and Wabaunsee Co. Farm Bureau (Rob Sage). Shout-out to Amy Cassell for designing the sponsor poster, and to Dollar General for donating drinks for the kids! Thanks also to Coach Haller and our six outstanding WHS student-coaches for stepping up! And finally, Coach Tim Klein for his commitment to building Charger Pride.
🏀⚾ NOW HIRING: COACHES! ⚾🏀
USD 329 Wabaunsee is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team for the 2025–2026 school year.
We have exciting opportunities available in both junior high and high school athletics:
Open Positions
Junior High Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
High School Head Softball Coach
High School Assistant Softball Coach
High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
HS Head Tennis Coach
HS Assistant Track Coach
Visit usd329.org or contact the district office at 785-765-3394 for more information.
Congratulations to Whitney Hall, who made Honorable Mention~ at the State level for her "Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau Safety Poster Contest"- entry (see more info in post, below)! She just received her award and book in the mail, yesterday!! So proud!!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ba9nAvHuH/
Starting Friday, June 13 Coach Alderman will hold a general conditioning session each Friday.
It is open to all Wabaunsee students entering 6th-12th grades.
Meet at the WHS Commons at 7:00 AM and we'll be done between 8:00 and 8:15.
State track results, day 2: girls 4x800 relay State Champs (Grace, Talen, Isabelle, Payton), Payton 3rd (1600) & 2nd (800), Grace 6th (400) & 3rd (800), girls 4x400 relay 2nd (Grace, Talen, Adalynn, Payton)
State track results, day 1: Aubrey 11th (shot put), Sam 6th (triple jump), Talen 6th (triple jump), qualifying for finals on Saturday were Grace (400M) and girls 4x400 relay team
Do you still need a sports physical for the 2025-2026 school year for your incoming 7th- to 12th-grade student? Check out the free opportunity with the Manhattan Free Clinic at the end of July. Appointments are required. Call 785-323-4351 to schedule.
Congrats to the following on their selection to the Flint Hills All League Softball Team: 2nd Team - Kendra Conrad, Meredith Denton, Sarah Denton & Izzy Wright; Honorable Mention - Reese Michaelis
Congrats to the following on their selection to the Flint Hills All League Baseball Team: 1st Team - Caden Frank & Isaac Meyer; Honorable Mention - Cole Frank
Join us today at noon on the east side of the WHS new building as we send off our State Track & Field Team! Let's show our Charger pride and give them the energy they need to compete at their best! The escort out of town will follow. Go Chargers!
HS State Track at Wichita State Univ., 5/30-31: click for info - https://5il.co/3h8ty
Regional track results - http://results.tfmeetpro.com/bandbracekc/KSHSAA_2A_Regional_WinchesterJefferson_County/. Girls team finished 2nd, qualified 7 girls in 8 events (maybe 9 due to new qualifying procedure; official list available on KSHSAA by Sat.); boys sending 1 in 1 event
Today, Wabaunsee High School celebrated four remarkable individuals for their many years of dedication and service to the USD 329 district. From left to right, retirees are Paraeducator Shelly Corp, SRO Steve Bundy, Industrial Arts Teacher Lyle Strait, and Principal Steve Oliver. Thank you for your lasting impact on our students, staff, and community. Your commitment will not be forgotten!
Another GREAT year was had, at USD #329! Check out the AWESOME artwork the K-8th graders did~ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HfxX26HO5b5p8S4cQKD_-rT1nSSPjg_Z?usp=drive_link
Congratulations to the Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau Poster Contest Winners! (See original info shared about the contest, below.)
At the county level, the top three in each division were:
Div 1 – Kinsey Miller, Wade Hall and Savanna Schrader
Div 2 – Whitney Hall, Brandy Eubanks and Chloe Flach
Div 3 – Anton Drew, Brantley Schulte and Brogan Stamm
The three posters submitted to the state contest were:
Div 1 - Kinsey Miller
Div 2 – Whitney Hall
Div 3 – Anton Drew
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V26iDHv3OP_M_HTzmC1y0kLdsHUhhjkR?usp=drive_link
"Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau Poster Contest 2025
2025 will mark the 75th year of Kansas Farm Bureau’s safety poster program.
Over the years, this initiative has been a fantastic way for youth to visualize and learn about staying safe on the farm, and we’re ready to celebrate.
The 2025 theme is “75 Years of Kansas Farm Safety – Safety is Always in Style!”
To honor this legacy, and continue inspiring the next generation, all prize amounts have been increased by $75.
Children in grades 1-6 are eligible to enter. Prizes for winners at the state level are as follows: 1st place = $175, 2nd place = $150 and 3rd place = $125.
In addition, the teacher of each of the top three winners in each division (Div. I – Grades 1-2, Div. II – Grades 3-4 and Div. III – Grades 5-6) will receive a $75 gift card to promote agriculture in their classroom.
Wabaunsee County has had a top three winner in 2023 and 2024 so I’m really looking forward to seeing the awesome 75th anniversary posters!"
Please take a moment to read the "End of Year" letter to the Charger Nation through the link below:
https://5il.co/3gn1s
Phone lines in Alma are still down this morning. WHS, WES, and the District Office cannot receive incoming phone calls. Please email your respective school secretaries via school office email accounts: whs-office@usd329.org and wes-office@usd329.org.
Due to the anticipated weather forecast, the Wabaunsee Junior High 8th Grade Promotion and Awards Night will be postponed until tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 7:00 pm.