Buhler USD 313

Join us for a 313 family night at the library! Come and go on March 13th from 6 - 7 pm. (The library is open to the public until 8 after our event) Enjoy activities including: Read to Rover (Therapy Dogs) Scavenger Hunt Puppet Storytelling Light Table Makerspace Legos Book checkout! We hope to see you there!

Save the date to attend one of our preschool and kindergarten application clinics! These help us accurately plan for the upcoming year. Attend any of the dates listed and our teachers and secretaries will ensure your information is shared with the correct school building. Attend any of these dates between 5-7 PM March 10: Plum Creek March 24: Union Valley March 31: Buhler Grade Please bring a copy of your student’s state issued birth certificate, Immunization Records, Student Health Assessment and Proof of Residency (water, power or gas bill, rental agreement, etc.) See our preschool page here for more information: https://www.usd313.org/page/preschool-and-wraparound-care

Buhler Staff and Families, Due to the drifting snow and dangerous wind chills, Buhler USD #313 will NOT be in session on Wednesday, February 19th.  A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 and communicated through your student’s coaches.   Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings will also be closed Wednesday.  Make Up Days: As you know, all built in snow days have been utilized and time will need to be made up.   In addition to the 10 minutes added each day, Buhler Schools will be in session as student contact days on Friday, April 25th, AND Monday, April 21st. Parent Teacher Conference Information: Conferences scheduled for PreK-8th grade on Wednesday night will be given the option to be rescheduled in person on Thursday as the teacher’s and family’s schedules allow.  IF these can’t be rescheduled to Thursday, a virtual zoom option will be offered by the teacher to the family.  Conferences will NOT be cancelled.  Thursday conferences will be in person at the buildings as scheduled.   Reminder Per the calendar, there is no school Thursday (for conferences) and Friday.   Stay Warm! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families,  Due to the forecasted snow and dangerous wind chills, Buhler USD #313 will NOT be in session on Tuesday, February 18th.  A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 and communicated through your student’s coaches.   Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings will also be closed Tuesday.   As you know, all built in snow days have been utilized and time will need to be made up.   In addition to the 10 minutes added each day, Buhler Schools will be in session as a student contact day on Friday, April 25th.   Stay Warm! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Our high school basketball teams have big matchups with McPherson tomorrow, February 14th. Come out and cheer them to a victory and enjoy 50 cent hot dogs, sponsored by Hutchinson Regional Medical Center! Go Crusaders!

Buhler Staff and Families,  Due to poor road conditions and blowing snow, Buhler USD #313 will NOT be in session on Wednesday, February 12th.  A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 and communicated through your student’s coach.   Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings will also be closed today. As you know, all built in snow days have been utilized and time will need to be made up.   An email will be sent later this morning with details for making up the days missed due to inclement weather.   Stay Warm! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

We are hiring! Our para positions and secretary position are for immediate hire. The other positions are for next school year. For more positions including coaching opportunities, check our website out at: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

Union Valley Elementary is looking for their next head secretary. This position is open and would start as soon as the onboarding process is complete. Please share this opening with friends and family who may be interested! Click here to view the job description and apply online : https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Business%2fClerical

Save the date to attend one of our preschool and kindergarten application clinics! This helps us to accurately plan for the upcoming year. You may attend any of the dates listed, even if it is not at the school you plan for your child to attend. Our teachers and secretaries will ensure your information is shared with the correct school building. Attend any of these times: Monday, March 10: Plum Creek 5:00-7:00 Monday, March 24: Union Valley 5:00-7:00 Monday, March 31: Buhler Grade 5:00-7:00 Please bring a copy of your student’s state issued birth certificate, Immunization Records, Student Health Assessment and Proof of Residency (water, power or gas bill, rental agreement, etc.) See our preschool FAQ here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1840149/Buhler_Preschool_Application_Clinic_FAQ_22_23.pdf

January is Board of Education Appreciation Month! School board members are locally elected leaders who play a vital role in shaping the future of education in our community. They set a vision for our schools, hire and evaluate the superintendent, adopt policies, oversee district finances, and collaborate with the community to enhance student achievement. Please take a moment to thank our current Board members: Back row: Chris Shank, Greg Lackey, Dr. Tim Lackey, Monte Cross Front row: Dr. Michael Green, Jessica Goering, Laura Meyer Dick Buhler Schools have been built on the service and dedication of our present and past BOE members. If you know any that have served in this role, give them a shout-out!

Good Evening, We are expecting wind chills of -15 degrees at 8:00 tomorrow morning. By 10:00, it is expected to be about -5 degrees. When considering a delay due to cold weather, I weigh out many situations, vehicles starting, buses starting, students at bus stops, students walking and our staff who have to stand out in the cold for 30 minutes doing student drop off lanes. I am confident our buses will start but I would prefer not to have students and staff outside in this bitter cold. Due to the forecast of dangerous wind chills tomorrow, Buhler USD #313 will be on a two hour delay Tuesday, January 21st. With the 2 hour late start, the following will be implemented: *No morning PreK *No breakfasts will be served *Shining Stars will be open 2 hours late *All start times will shift back two hours: BGS 9:50 UV/PCE 10:10 PHMS 9:45 BHS 10:00 AdAstra Alternative 10:00 High school students will report directly to 1st hour Middle school students will report directly to 1st hour Buhler Beginnings Daycare and Crusader Corner Daycare will open and operate with normal hours. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Beginnings Day Care Center is seeking help in the capacity of a room lead! This center cares for some of the most adorable infants and toddlers with great colleagues. Please share with individuals who may be interested. Apply online here! https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Daycare+Centers

We were lucky to be able to recognize Buhler High School Vocational Ag teacher, Rylie Sanders, as a Horizon Award winner for our region last week! Mrs. Sanders was nominated last fall and completed an application, which included narratives and references from colleagues and supervisors. Her application was one of only four secondary nominations recognized for Region 1. Congratulations Mrs. Sanders! This is well deserved and we are proud of you! #Bexceptional

A great opportunity for our community is being offered January 17-18 in Hutchinson. A free dental clinic offering fillings, screenings, and cleanings. No appointment necessary but children ages 1 to 13 are granted the special privilege to schedule an “arrival time” at the KMOM free dental clinic with a pediatric specialist. This "arrival time" does not guarantee that they will be seen at that exact time, but it will limit their waiting time for treatment. Appointments are limited. To make an appointment, https://kmomkids.as.me/schedule/5fff8a1a/appointment/30180423/calendar/6450206

Buhler Staff and Families,  After driving the roads on all sides of the district this evening, the south side of our district is definitely seeing some bad road conditions.  The roads everywhere are becoming not only snow packed but very slick.  Due to road conditions, Buhler Schools will not have school on Friday, January 10th.  A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 tomorrow and communicated through your student’s coaches.   The daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will be open with normal hours.   I know this has been a frustrating week for staff, students, and families.  The safety of staff and students continues to remain at the forefront when making these difficult decisions.  Have a good weekend. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, The roads to Buhler (Medora and 30th) are still not great.  If you haven’t traveled them and have a teenage driver doing so tomorrow, please see the attached picture of the Medora Road.  The “S” curves are in the shade and even more slick than ever. PLEASE take 30th into Buhler.  If you live on the north side of Hutchinson, I recommend taking highway 61 to Inman and coming into Buhler from the north.  To allow drivers more time to get to school and for the sun to give us better visibility, Buhler Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Thursday, January 9th.  Review with young drivers to travel SLOWLY, allow space between cars, be careful on overpasses and be aware of roads in the shade. With the 2 hour late start, the following will be implemented: No morning PreK No breakfasts will be served Shining Stars will be open 2 hours late Bus pick up times will be 2 hours late All start times will shift back two hours: BGS 9:50 UV/PCE 10:10 PHMS 9:45 BHS 10:00 AdAstra Alternative 10:00 High school students will report directly to 1st hour Middle school students will report directly to 1st hour Buhler Beginnings Daycare and Crusader Corner Daycare will open and operate with normal hours. Please be sure to wear shoes that provide traction. Our sidewalks (especially those on the north side) are still slick so be careful getting out of your car and walk like a penguin!  Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families,  Some decisions on cancelling school are clear and obvious - tonight’s decision is not quite so clear.  After driving many roads, I am still not comfortable with having high school students driving the roads to Buhler.  This is a long way of saying: *Buhler Schools will not have school on Wednesday, January 8th. *Our daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will be open with normal hours.   *Again, a decision on practices will be made by 12:00 tomorrow and communicated through your student’s coaches.   Today’s shout out still includes our maintenance folks but I would also like to thank Reno County Roads Dept for checking the Medora Road and putting more sand on it. I think it will be critical in helping the road clear more by Thursday.   If you or your kids are getting cabin fever and need something to do, feel free to come clear off our playground blacktops!  I bet our elementary teachers will be thankful to have outdoor recess when they return! See you all on Thursday! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, Due to the road conditions, Buhler Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th. All scheduled events are also cancelled. A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 Tuesday. The two daycares, Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings, will be open Tuesday with normal hours. Our maintenance workers have worked in the cold all day to clear lots and sidewalks. A big thank you to Steve Armbrust, Isaac Broeckelman, Randall Schultz and our folks who stepped in and helped today: Seth Gould, James Metzger, Ian Metzger, and Thomas Montano. Hopefully tomorrow road conditions will improve as we look forward to having everyone back after a long break. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, Happy New Year! 2025 has started out with a little fog, freezing drizzle, sleet, snow, wind, and low wind chills. We got all winter has to offer in 48 hours. Due to the road conditions, Buhler Schools will be closed Monday, January 6th. Because of the severity of road conditions, our daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will also be closed Monday, January 6th. A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 Monday and communicated through our coaches. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Happy New Year! Each year has its own unique hills and valleys. It takes RESILIENCE to navigate each valley and climb the hill to success! What a GREAT Core Essential Value to learn about as we launch into 2025!