District Events:
District Website:
The District will be launching a new website on March 31. When the site launches users will have the opportunity to review the site and are encouraged to provide feedback regarding any broken links, errors, or missing content. The new website is ADA-compliant, all pages and most documents are searchable, it can be translated into 5 languages, and is mobile-friendly.
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-registration:
Pre-registration for kindergarten and preschool will be available through Google form links on the district website beginning April 12. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2022, and 3 and 4-year-old preschool students must meet eligibility requirements. All pre-registered students will enroll online beginning July 17. For more information contact Jones Early Childhood Development Center, the elementary school nearest you, or the Student and Family Resource Office at 620-341-2396.
Kindergarten Welcome Tours:
Parents/Guardians along with their students who will be in kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend a Kindergarten Welcome Tour on April 25 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Each of the district's 6 elementary schools will be hosting families for school and classroom tours. Families are asked to make sure they have pre-registered online at usd253.org and attend the Welcome Tour at the boundary school based on their address. The tours are scheduled as a come-and-go event. If you have any questions please contact your student's elementary school or email community.relations@usd253.net
PowerSchool Maintenance:
PowerSchool will be performing routine system maintenance on PowerSchool SIS from 3:00 PM Saturday, March 11 through 12:00 PM Sunday, March 12. The application will be available for the majority of the maintenance, however, you may experience intermittent connectivity.
Human Resources Reminders:
New Directions Behavioral Health/Employee Assistance Program: This program often provides great benefits and support for life events that impact not only our physical health but our mental health as well. Some examples include stress management, elder care, finances, etc. You can find additional information at the New Directions Employee Assistance Program, by calling 800-624-5544. Read more, March newsletter
District News:
Village Elementary
On Saturday, April 1st, Village Elementary is hosting three events for you to enjoy. We will have our annual IN-PERSON 20-mile bike ride, 5K run, and new this year Cornhole Tournament.
Tour de Village Registration Form
Cornhole Registration Form
Tour de Village online registration link
Logan Avenue Golf Tournament:
The Logan Avenue Lion Launch disc golf tournament is on Apr. 1 at Soden's Grove. There will be two rounds - 9:00 am for Men's, Women's, and Youth 13-18, and 12:00 noon for Youth 12 and Under and Parent-Child Doubles. A full schedule and link to registration can be found at www.usd253.org/lion-launch/. The first 90 registered players will receive a player pack including a Lion Launch disc and other great items. Prizes from a variety of local businesses will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Questions - email samuel.barrett@usd253.net
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