Buhler USD 313

See the image for information about Convoy of Hope, a free school supply event happening on July 29th at the state fairgrounds.

Buhler schools are looking for help in our kitchens. Plum Creek and Union Valley Elementary are in need of kitchen managers and various other positions are available at those schools and others. It is always fun at lunch to see the interactions our kitchen staff have with our sweet students. Come and make a difference with us! View positions and apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

EXCITING NEWS!! As part of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler Schools has secured the Accelerator and Innovation Grant for almost $600,000. This money is dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at Plum Creek Elementary. Each facility will have 39 slots for children from birth to 3 years old. The need for child care is critical in our community and we are proud to be part of the solution to serve our staff and families. As part of the grant, local entities must raise a percentage of matching funds. The Buhler Education Foundation has committed to partnering with us to raise $150,000. We will be sharing their fundraising plan and opportunities to donate in the upcoming weeks. Please consider making a tax deductible donation that can help generations of families secure loving and consistent daycare! https://www.hutchchamber.com/news-and-media/recent-news/p/item/51124/reno-county-child-care-task-force-secures-more-than-24-million-in-accelerator-and-innovation-grants

NOW HIRING a variety of positions in USD 313 ranging from Middle School ELA Teacher to Kitchen Management to Paraprofessional to Bus Drivers, and MORE! Please go to the following link to learn more about employment opportunities in Buhler Public Schools! https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

ATTN Buhler Crusaders! We have wrapped up our community meetings, gathering input from stakeholders on facility priorities. We are grateful for those opportunities, however, we still seek further input from YOU. Please see the link and graphic below for our Facilities Survey. Your feedback is crucial for the direction of our efforts. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4zd7ddr3 Our goal is to have 1,000 submissions by Friday! Thank you! ~Buhler Public Schools

BIG NEWS FROM RENO COUNTY SCHOOLS!!! For the first time, Reno County schools are rallying as a team of educators for a shared professional learning day called All Hands on Deck. Over 1,100 teachers, Hutchinson Community College instructors, and administrators will be on HCC’s campus on January 3rd, 2024 for a day of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. An integral component of this day is connecting 1,100 area educators with vendors both inside and outside of education. Vendor options include being a part of our vendor showcase and/or leading presentations for attendees. Below is a form that interested vendors can complete so that they can be a part of All Hands on Deck. *All Hands on Deck Vendor Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDGSXHOq9Ejt8K7jDj4G8iDOpYNMfhy1wD9Ov_fl8DEzD04Q/viewform We want to acknowledge the following organizations who have already committed to their partnership with us: Kansas State University, The Kansas Cosmosphere, Credit Union of America, Heartland Credit Union, Hutch First Naz, First National Bank, Midway Motors, OFG Financial Services, The Dental Center. We are excited about their partnership as well as adding more! Thank you for your consideration and help in promoting All Hands on Deck! Please contact Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org) or Sheila Berridge (berridge.sheila@usd308.com) with questions!

Buhler Families, We wanted to share a reminder about our Bond and Interest Project Community Feedback Meetings. Our first two take place tomorrow! You can join us at one of the following places and times: June 13 at 12:00 PM Buhler High School Library June 13 at 7:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 12:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 7:00 PM Buhler High School Library If you are unable to make one of these meetings. Feel free to complete our survey at bit.ly/usd313facilitiessurvey or scan the QR code in the attached image. Thank you for your participation as we explore possibilities for USD 313!

Buhler Families, Don't forget to start taking advantage of Sunflower Summer! There are so many opportunities to learn together with this program. Go to https://www.sunflowersummer.org for details

The image below contains information about upcoming community meetings where our Board of Education and administration plan to share information and gather feedback. This feedback will guide our next steps with facilities and options to utilize our bond and interest fund. This flier was mailed to zip codes that contain portions of our district, and we wanted to share here to ensure all stakeholders have an option to attend and provide feedback. If you are unable to attend one of these meetings please feel free to complete the feedback form at the link included on the image.

Buhler Crusaders, check out this GREAT opportunity for young readers and families! Thank you, ONEOK, United Way of Reno County, and the Hutchinson Public Library for hosting United We Read for students in age range of Kindergarten-3rd Grade. This is a FREE event and open to the full Reno County community. One highlight is that kiddos will get NEW, age-appropriate books to read over the summer and families can enjoy several activities on-site. Should be an exceptional time! Check it out this Saturday from 10AM-Noon at the Salthawk Activity Center!

SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM starts Monday, June 5th! USD 308 is leading the way with a local summer meal program for children 18 years and younger in our community. Meals are free and grab and go from the following sites and times. *Hutchinson Middle School 7, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM *Fairgrounds Splash Pad, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM *Hutchinson Public Library, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The program runs from Monday, June 5th through July 28th. Please see the LINK here for the press release that contains a few additional details. https://hutchpost.com/posts/14a63667-2b79-4fba-b07f-975abf1507b5

Buhler Crusaders! We hope summer is off to a great start for YOU! Please take note of the summer hours for the Burkholder Administrative Center for June 1st-July 31st.

IT IS TIME FOR A STANDING OVATION!! Parents, students, staff, and community members nominated these teachers for "going above and beyond for our schools and their students. " Thank you to the Buhler Ed Foundation for supporting this program! #Bexceptional

Buhler Schools is looking to round out our team for the 2023/2024 school year. Come and work with an exceptional team! Apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

The 2023/2024 school year is officially in the books. It was another exceptional year for Buhler Schools! Thank you to our staff, students, parents, and entire community for their support this year. One of our core expectations is that we are "Better Together" and our community embodies that philosophy. We couldn't do it without you! Have a great summer and we are so excited to see you in August! #Bexceptional #BetterTogether

Cru Leaders visited the Kansas Capitol Building last week to learn about our state government. Cru Leaders work to build leadership capacity in themselves and others and lead various activities at their elementary schools throughout the year. You may have seen them welcoming the student body to school with signs, music, and dancing. #Bexceptional #CommittedtoExcellence

Look at these graduates! Buhler Crusaders - Class of 2023, we are so proud of you! Congratulations!

Today is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! In Shining Stars our providers care for 3 and 4 year olds and after school Cares Club providers have kindergarten through 5th graders. Thank you for everything you do!

There is something special about elementary field day! Union Valley and Buhler Grade School both have theirs today and Plum Creek was last week. Kudos to Mr. Cherry, Mr. Price, and Mr. Cushing for organizing them and thank you to our parent volunteers, and Mrs. Zachary and her student volunteers as well! #Bexceptional #CommittedtoExcellence

Today our seniors visit their old stomping grounds and walked the halls of their elementary schools. As they close out their senior years we thank them for their contributions to our schools from preschool through 12th grade. Each has left their mark in their own way! Congratulations class of 2023! #Bexceptional