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Superintendent’s Message What an incredible 2018-2019 school year! I am so proud of what our students and staff have accomplished. The strides we have made would not have been possible without the support of the dedicated educators and support staff who prepare our children each day for a successful future. I extend a heartfelt thanks and best wishes to those who are moving to new endeavors. Retiring administrators and teachers have earned our community’s gratitude. These educators dedication to the children of USD 231 is something of which they can be very proud. They have given their time and lives most generously to the school district, and we are greatly appreciative. We are already looking forward to the 2019-2020 school year. We will welcome over 50 new staff members to USD 231 and wish them the best of luck in their first year of education in our district. We are fortunate to have you and look forward to the excellent instruction you will provide to our students. Summer vacation is drawing to a close, so be sure to enjoy the remaining time with family and friends. Enjoy the last few dips in the pool, ball games, and camps. We look forward to seeing you in August as we start the journey of another successful school year.
Pam Stranathan Superintendent of Schools
Golden Passes
Golden Passes for Seniors are available at no charge to any district resident who is age 65 or older. The pass grants Seniors full admission to all home activities at all USD 231 schools, with the exception of KSHSAA State Tournament events To obtain your passes, please call Merle Schick in the District Offices Building, 231 E. Madison at 856-2006 during regular business hours, Monday - Friday.
Gardner Edgerton Takes Bold Step in Mental Health
The School Board for Unified School District 231 voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Johnson County Mental Health Center for a full-time clinical coresponder embedded within the school district. The co-responder will work in the school district, but will be a full-time employee of Johnson County Mental Health Center. The program allows Johnson County Mental Health Center to provide immediate assistance to students in need during a crisis situation. The position will be filled in July 2019. “We are excited to be able to offer this support and service to our students and their families and our staff members. We are thankful for the relationship that has been developed between USD 231 and Johnson County Mental Health Center. By partnering together, we are better able to meet the needs of our community” said USD 231 Superintendent Pam Stranathan. The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved the memorandum of understanding on Thursday, May 2. The arrangement will be a one year pilot with the potential to expand to other school districts in the county if the data reflects the anticipated impact. The county will continue to develop and track key performance indicators to determine if the pilot is a success. “We are pleased to be able to partner with a school district in this way,” said Johnson County Mental Health Center Director Tim DeWeese, “It takes the community working together to end the stigma and start the necessary conversations about mental health in teens and adolescents.” The school board approved a partnership to support the position during the 2019 – 2020 school year. Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approved the rest of the funding for the position using both mental health funding sources and some county tax support. The Co-Responder Program began in 2011 with a pilot with the City of Olathe Police Department. Now, most communities in Johnson County have a co-responder embedded within their police department.
Gardner Edgerton School District’s Horizon is a newsmagazine published quarterly throughout the year. Editorial and photography is created by the USD 231 staff and produced by NPG Newspapers. To receive a copy of the magazine call 913-856-2000. Gardner Edgerton School District / 231 E. Madison / P.O. Box 97 /Gardner, KS 66030 / 913-856-2000 / www.usd231.com Superintendent of Schools: Pam Stranathan District Offices Contributing Writers/Editors: Ryan Colston and Daphne Pippitt USD 231 Board of Education: Tresa Boden, Shawn Carlisle, Greg Chapman, Kristen Schultz, Rob Shippy, Robin Strentz, Lana Sutton SUMMER 2019
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USD 231 New Principals Announced
Jennie Adrian
The USD 231 Board of Education is pleased to announce new lead principals for the 2019-2020 school year. Board members approved the hires of Jennie Adrian for Edgerton Elementary, Katie Beach for Moonlight Elementary, and John McIntire for Pioneer Ridge Middle School at the monthly board meeting on May 6. Adrian has been serving as an Assistant principal and Activities Director at Gardner Edgerton High School since 2015. Prior to her arrival at GEHS, she spent 15 years as a math teacher in Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Adrian earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and English Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University where she was a three sport athlete and her Master of Science in Educational Administration from Emporia State University. Most recently, Adrian was named the 2019 KASSP District 1 Assistant Principal of the Year. Beach has been serving as an administrative intern at Madison Elementary since 2016. Her administrative duties in this role have
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Katie Beach
included working alongside district administrators and staff in both elementary and middle school settings. Prior to this role, Beach taught for ten years in the Gardner Edgerton School District at the elementary and intermediate levels. Prior to coming to USD 231, she began her teaching career in Junction City as an elementary education teacher for two years. Beach earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kansas State University and her Master of Science in School Leadership from Baker University. McIntire has served as an assistant principal at Wheatridge Middle School for the past three school years. He earned the Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators Exemplary Assistant Principal of the Year award for 2017-18 academic year. McIntire began teaching and coaching in the Gardner Edgerton School District in 1991. He has served as a middle school and high school language arts and social studies teacher. In addition, he has served as head and assistant coach for many USD 231 teams. While
John McIntire
teaching and coaching, he received the WMS “Golden Apple Award”, the KSHSAA Sportsmanship Award, and the GEHS “Blazer Pride Award”. McIntire has also served on various school and district committees throughout his time in the district. McIntire earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Kansas, his Master of Arts in Education from the University of St. Mary, and his Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Pittsburg State University. Adrian, Beach, and McIntire also successfully participated in the USD 231 Aspiring Administrator Academy “We are extremely proud and excited to name these three individuals as the principal in their respective buildings. Each possess a strong background in leadership and will serve the District and our students extremely well,” said Superintendent Pam Stranathan. “They will be an excellent addition to the outstanding staff in each of these schools.”
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Scholarship Donors Provide Financial Assistance for College-bound Seniors Gardner Edgerton High School honored local scholarship donors at the annual Scholarship Breakfast on Thursday morning, April 11, at the 425 Bistro in the high school. Following the breakfast, scholarship representatives received packets containing this years application materials. The scholarship recipients were announced at Senior Honors Night on Wednesday, May 9. One hundred twenty eight seniors submitted 949 individual applications for the 100 available scholarships. Alcorn, Sae-Vheon Bacon Family Educational Fund $4,000.00; Alcorn, Tae-Vheon Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 - Victor Peck $500.00, Bacon Family Educational Fund $4,000.00, Gardner Lions Club $750.00, GENEA $400.00, Sons of American Legion $1,000.00; Anderson, Logan Beta Sigma Phi $1,000.00, GENEA $400.00; Barnes, Zachary Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00; Bartels, Skyler Central Bank of the Midwest $500.00, Class of 1989 Travis Miller Memorial $500.00, Markway & Haworth - Gardner Dentists $1,000.00, McCarthy Auto Group $1,000.00; Bergmann, Cole Charles Barnett Scholarship Fund $500.00, Gardner Lions Club $1,000.00, McCarthy Auto Group $1,000.00; Boers, Megan Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $250.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Riders $500.00, Ron Kessler Memorial $1,000.00; Bryan, Alexis Beta Sigma Phi $1,000.00, Central Bank of the Midwest $500.00; Buller, Kaleb Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $125.00; Burns, Blake Leroy Hill American Legion Riders $500.00; Chaffee, Tyler Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00; Cochran, Trent Markway & Haworth - Gardner Dentists $1,000.00, Olathe Health
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There are currently 372 seniors on task to graduate this year. The GEHS Counseling Department coordinates the local scholarship program and organizes the breakfast. Scholarships are among the most popular forms of securing funds needed to afford college. More often than not, obtaining a degree is challenging for many families because of the high cost of tuition and housing to books and other related expenses. Few would disagree with the fact that
Healthcare Career $1,000.00; Comstock, Kennedy Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00, Markway & Haworth - Gardner Dentists $1,000.00, Student Council $1,000.00; Cowel, Jessica Gardner Lions Club $750.00; Cox, Katie All School Reunion $300.00; Craig, Natalie Gene Wilmoth Memorial $500.00; Crim, Aaron Bacon Family Educational Fund $8,000.00, Beta Sigma Phi $1,000.00, Charles Barnett Scholarship Fund $500.00, Gardner Lions Club $750.00; Demaline, Kayleigh Charles Barnett Scholarship Fund $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00; Demarest, Caitlin Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 - Victor Peck $500.00; Diederich, Riley Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00; Ebenstein, Matthew Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00; Groff, Katlyn All School Reunion $300.00; Gulley, Bradley Gage Roy O. Bruce - Gardner Lions Club $500.00; Hamilton, Aubrey Gardner Grange $1,000.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Riders $500.00, Sons of American Legion $1,000.00; Haney, Jade Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00; Hansen, Jael Central Bank of the Midwest $500.00, Gardner Rotary
achieving higher education can run a small fortune. The Gardner Edgerton School District deeply appreciates these student scholarship opportunities made possible by community clubs, organizations and individuals. The 2019 graduating seniors at Gardner Edgerton High School earned more than $100,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients:
Club $1,000.00, Olathe Health Healthcare Career $1,000.00; Harlow, Kathryn Roy O. Bruce Gardner Lions Club $500.00; Hmielewski, Harper Charles Barnett - Emporia State $1,000.00, GENEA $400.00, Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00; Kelvington, Zachary Central Bank of the Midwest $500.00; Kussatz, Caden McCarthy Auto Group $1,000.00; Long, Katherine Athena Club $500.00, GENEA $400.00; Martinez, Mallory All School Reunion $300.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00, Sons of American Legion $1,000.00; Maxwell, Baylor Sean Callahan “Never Give Up 74” Memorial $1,000.00; McLeod, Faith Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00; Meyer, Haley Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Post 19 $500.00; Morgan, Alexis Edgerton Rural HS Alumni Scholarship $250.00, McCarthy Auto Group $1,000.00; O’Connor, Thomas Bacon Family Educational Fund $8,000.00, Gardner Lions Club $1,000.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 $500.00, Patriots Bank $1,000.00, Sons of American Legion $1,000.00; Orrison, Hannah Edgerton Rural HS Alumni Scholarship $250.00; Owens, Madeline Edgerton Rural HS Alumni Scholarship $250.00, Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00;
Platt, Sydnie Bacon Family Educational Fund $8,000.00, Bobbi Schumacher Memorial $1,000.00, Gardner Lions Club $750.00; Rankin, Jordan Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $125.00; Rogers, Kayden Charles Barnett Scholarship Fund $500.00; Sandlin, Matthew Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $125.00; Sanford, Lucas Edgerton Rural HS Alumni Scholarship $250.00; Sawchak, Nathaniel Central Bank of the Midwest $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Riders $500.00, McCarthy Auto Group $1,000.00; Schrack, Corbin Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00; Serrioz, Jacob Adam Bates Vocational Scholarship $1,000.00, Kade Meyer Memorial $3,000.00; Shappell, Kyla Student Council $1,000.00; Solano, Charlsie Dr. A.S. Reece Scholarship $1,000.00; Sprague, Jaden Charles Barnett Scholarship Fund $500.00, Leroy Hill American Legion Riders $500.00; Stockton, Rainey Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $125.00; Stutzman, Zane Dr. A.S. Reece Scholarship $600.00, Bacon Family Educational Fund $8,000.00; Walston, Annabelle Corinne & Cameron “Yes I Can” Scholarship $125.00; Whittley, Katie Student Council $1,000.00
Blazers Track & Field Takes State The 2019 GEHS Blazer Boys Track & Field team is your Kansas 6A State Champions! The team went through many rain delays over a span of three days. The team completed the dream season; they achieved perfection. They were undefeated. Every team they faced, in every meet, they defeated. This team won Kansas Relays, Sunflower League, Regional, and State among many other high quality meets along the way. This senior class achieved an, EKL runner-up, Runner-up Sunflower League, three Regional championships in a row, a Sunflower League title and this State Championship. They end their Blazer careers as the most decorated boys class to ever participate in GEHS track and field. This is a team for the ages.
State Placers
8th Place
Colton Goodman, pole vault, 14’ 0”
Nick Allen, javelin, 158’ 2” Chandler Hernandez, triple jump, 42’ 4.75”
2nd Place
Other State Participants
State Champion
4x100m relay: Teven McKelvey, Jakob Renaud, Tae Alcorn, Sae Alcorn in 42.44 NEW SCHOOL RECORD
3rd Place
Trent Cochran, 1600m, 4:27.17 Trent Cochran, 3200m, 9:38.0 Teven McKelvey, triple jump, 44’ 10.5
4th Place
Mitch Lumley, 800m, 1:58.67 NEW SCHOOL RECORD Dayton Williams, high jump, 6’ 2” Jacob Serrioz, javelin, 179’ 4” 4x400m relay: AJ Bohon, Tae Alcorn, Mitch Lumley, Sae Alcorn 3:24.69
6th Place
Matt Beyer, 400m Ivan Jalabomy, High Jump John Ahsens, 4x100m alternate
6A Boys Final Team Standings (Top 10 Teams) 1. Gardner Edgerton 64 2. Blue Valley West 61 3. Manhattan 51.5 4. Mill Valley 48 5. Olathe East 43 6. Olathe Northwest 30 7. Haysville-Campus 28 8. Olathe North 27 9. Shawnee Mission East 26 9. Shawnee Mission North 26.5
4x800m relay: M.Lumley, Quenton Walion, Owen Massaro, AJ Bohon 8:18.92 SaeVheon Alcorn, 200m, 22.62
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Gardner Edgerton High School Adds Emergency and Fire Program for the Fall In the Fall of 2019, Gardner Edgerton High School is getting bigger and better. The career pathway, Emergency and Fire Management Services will be offered for seniors who want to become nationally certified. For the class of 2020, some are starting the conversation of what they are going to do post high school. For those who want to become a firefighter, this program is for them. Students will be attending class and learning at Fire District #1 of Johnson County, right here in Gardner. District #1 Firefighters, Battalion Chief Aaron Winker and Captain Chris Russell have been working hard to get the station ready to begin class. “We look forward to being there for the students and
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help them prepare for the fire service”, Winker said. The program will focus on the prerequisites to getting hired. The goal is to prepare each student to take and pass the national firefighter exam along with obtaining their EMR certification. At the end of the program, students will obtain national certifications in Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, and Emergency Medical Responder. “These certifications are necessary to get hired in the metro area and they will give them the advantage of obtaining them while still in high school,’’ said Russell. Certified firefighters will teach the students fire behavior, fire fighting
skills, personal protective equipment, EMS care, and much more. When the seniors graduate, they can choose to advance their EMS training at a local community college to make themselves more valuable to local departments. The Gardner Edgerton School District is very excited to add this career pathway to the high school program. “This is a unique opportunity for our students and we are proud to partner with the fire department,’’ said Melissa McIntire, Coordinator of Student Support Services. Winkler and Russell both said, “We all take great pride in our jobs and we hope to instill that pride in the next generation.”
USD 231 Honors Retirees On May 15, USD 231 recognized fifteen staff members at the annual USD 231 Retirement Dinner. The evening included a delicious dinner provided by the Gardner Edgerton High School Food Service Staff and dinner music by the GEHS Chamber Orchestra Ensemble. The honorees had a combined 229 years of service to the field of education! We greatly appreciate the service and dedication these individuals have provided the District over the years. Congratulations to the following and best wishes in your future endeavors: Nancy Woolery, Loren Goss, Tonya Buckingham, Dave Switzer, Jodi Watkinson, Lorrie Rhodes, Greg Smith, Cristie Roberts, Robin Droge, Annette Lane, Janet Chmidling, Hugh Foster, Pam Gove, Raylene Heitman, and Sandra Smith. Others recognized at the honors dinner: 2019 Horizon Award Winner: Katey Foley 2019 Horizon Award Nominee: Chelle Mulford 2019 Teachers of the Year: Mandi Hodo and Sarah VanDeBerghe KU Award Winners: Michael Beyer, Rebecca Burton, Carolyn Doolittle, Christa Gipson, Tracie Johnson, Sheri Long, Cristie Roberts, Angela Bowman, Kevin Frey, Julie Gillette, Angela Hansen, Kent Muyskens, and Amanda York
Presidential Honor Awards Students who complete a certain number of community service hours each year earns the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Each of these recipients were awarded a congratulatory letter from President Trump and the Presidential Service Award Certificate. Volunteer Service is defined as any unpaid act to help others (outside of family). In addition, the service cannot be court-ordered. To be a recipient of this award, a student must complete 100 hours of service to others (in
one calendar year), log activities and hours and submit by the deadline. The Presidential Service Award program serves as an avenue to thank and honor American citizens who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service and encourage a sustained commitment to civil participation. Congratulations to these students for their volunteer service to our communities.
Gold (200 Hours) Alexis Bryan Jordan Gust Rosa Rodriguez Silver (175 Hours) Trenton Bilhimer Matthew Postel Tyler Ringel Bronze (100 Hours) Nancy Denny Laurissa McMillan Samira Messchi
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Students Offered Free After School Maker Sessions USD 231 has enjoyed the addition of the Technology Integration Specialist this school year. Dr. Tracy Platt has been an incredible resource in the area of the always changing technology world. Educators get technology tips, professional development and training on a weekly basis from the guidance of Dr. Platt. Staff are not the only ones who benefit, the students do as well. Dr. Platt has made two elementary tours by giving students an opportunity of participating in Maker Sessions. The
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first session in the winter was making “Junk Bots” from recycled materials. In the spring, students were offered a Wiggle Bot after school class. Dr. Platt collarborated with Gardner Edgerton Youth & Community Programs to help with an online registration and roster management. Each class had to be limited to twenty students due to space and materials. “Once the word got out, classes filled up fast”, said Ryan Colston, GEYCP Supervisor. Each of the seven elementary schools hosted the event over a two week
span in April. Dr. Platt gave step-bystep instructions on how to build their Wiggle Bot to third and fourth graders. Students made the homemade robot by using a foam cup and markers. A small motor was programmed to make it move and by the end, the Wiggle Bots could make a colorful picture. Sessions at each building were at capacity with a total of 140 students benefiting from the after school program. Dr. Platt plans on hosting more Maker Sessions in the 2019-2020 school year and providing a little tech fun after school.
Gardner Edgerton USD #231 2019-20 School Calendar
August 2019
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SU 1 8 15 22 29
W TH 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
F 2 9 16 23 30
September 2019 M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24
W 4 11 18 25
TH 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
6 7 13 14 20 21 27 28
T 1 8 15 22 29
W 2 9 16 23 30
TH 3 10 17 24 31
F 4 11 18 25
November 2019
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W TH F 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
December 2019
SU 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24 31
W 4 11 18 25
TH 5 12 19 26
New Teachers on Duty - No Classes
Aug. 8
A.M. Convocation/ PD (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Aug. 9
PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Work Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes
Aug. 12
PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Work Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes
Aug. 13
First Day of Classes (Grade 9 & New to GEHS-Class All Day)
P.M. Teacher Work Time (12:30 - 4:00 p.m.) No Classes
Gr. K-8 Classes a.m. / Professional Development p.m. Aug. 14
Early Dismissal-Gr. K-4 (11:25 a.m.) Gr. 5-8 (11:15 a.m.) First Day of School-Preschool, Grades 10,11,12
Sept. 2
Labor Day - No Classes
Sept. 23
Professional Development - No Classes
Oct. 15
End of 1st Quarter Early Dismissal-Gr. K-4 (1:00 p.m.) Gr. 5-12 (12:30 p.m.) No Preschool Classes - Conf./Work Time Teacher Work Time - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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7 14 21 28
F 6 13 20 27
Teacher Work Time Gr. K-12 (8:00-11:00 a.m.) Parent Teacher Conferences Preschool-Grade 12 (12-8 p.m.)
Oct. 17
SA 5 12 19 26
SA 2 9 16 23 30
Professional Development - PK-4 (12-2 p.m.), 5-12 (12-4 p.m.) Parent Teacher Conferences - PK-4 (2-8 p.m.), 5-12 (4-8 p.m.)
Oct. 18
No Classes
Nov. 27 - 29
Thanksgiving Vacation -No Classes
Dec. 2
Professional Development - No Classes
Dec. 20
Last Day of 2nd Quarter
Dec. 23 - Jan. 2 Jan. 3
PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Work Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes
Jan. 6
PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Work Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes
Jan. 7
Professional Development - No Classes
Jan. 8
2nd Semester - Classes Resume Preschool - Grade 12
Jan. 20
Martin Luther King Holiday-No Classes
Feb. 11
Early Dismissal-Gr. K-4 (1:00 p.m.) Gr. 5-12 (12:30 p.m.) No Preschool Classes - Conf./Work Time Teacher Work Time - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 12
W 1 8 15 22 29
TH 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24 31
February 2020
SU M T W TH F SA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SU 1 8 15 22 29
March 2020
M 2 9 16 23 30
Feb. 13
Parent Teacher Conferences - PK-4 (2-8 p.m.), 5-12 (4-8 p.m.)
Feb. 14
No Classes
Feb. 17
President's Day - No Classes
Mar. 13
End of 3rd Quarter - No Classes
SA 4 11 18 25
Mar. 16-20 Apr. 27
Spring Break - No Classes Professional Development - No Classes
May 16
GEHS Graduation
May 20
Last 1/2 Day of school (If ZERO snowdays are used) P.M. Teacher Work Time-No Preschool Lunch served.Dismiss(Gr. K-4, 1:00 p.m.)(Gr. 5-7, 12:30 p.m.)*
*May 21
Last 1/2 Day of school (if ONE snowday is used)
*May 22
Last 1/2 Day of school (if TWO snowdays are used)
May 25
Memorial Day - No Classes
TH 5 12 19 26
TH 2 9 16 23 30
F 6 13 20 27
SA 7 14 21 28
F 3 10 17 24
SA 4 11 18 25
May 2020
SU M T W TH F 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 31
Teacher Work Time Gr. K-12 (8:00-11:00 a.m.) Professional Development - PK-4 (12-2 p.m.), 5-12 (12-4 p.m.)
W 4 11 18 25
April 2020
Parent Teacher Conferences Preschool-Grade 12 (12-8 p.m.)
SA 7 14 21 28
T 3 10 17 24 31
SU M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
Winter Break - No Classes
PD (8-11:30 a.m.) Teacher Work Time (12:30-4 p.m.) - No Classes
January 2020
SU M 1 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27
SA 7 14 21 28
Aug. 2, 5-7
Oct. 16
October 2019
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SA 3 10 17 24 31
Calendar B Official 4-16-2018
SU M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
June 2020 T 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24
TH 4 11 18 25
F 5 12 19 26
July 2020
SU M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
TH 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24 31
SA 2 9 16 23 30
SA 6 13 20 27
SA 4 11 18 25
Legend No Classes First and Last Day of School
Spring Break - March 16-20
New Teacher Academy
First Semester Ends Prior to Winter Break
to alter the calendar to take
Professional Development,
185 Days- Teachers 189 Days - New Teachers
into consideration weather
The board reserves the right
Parent Teacher Conferences,
*1/2 Day per quarter will be maintained for
conditions or other
or Teacher Work Time
Teacher Records/Grading
unforeseen circumstances.
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