SchoolMessenger is coming to BOTH of our middle schools next Wednesday! In order for our middle schools to better communicate with their families they will be implementing SchoolMessenger. Middle school parents, please make sure your correct cell phone number is listed in PowerSchool before next Wednesday! An opt-in text will be sent to the number you have listed in PowerSchool on Wednesday. More information from both schools will be coming out early next week.
Buildings across the district will be working with The Kansas Police Dog Association today as they train to certify dogs for drug searches. If you see a stronger law enforcement presence than normal at our campuses, please know this is just a community partnership event.
Congratulations, senior Jim Covarrubius for participating in the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge, yesterday. Jim qualified for the state competition by winning the LHS YEC Trade Show held earlier this semester. We are proud of Jim and all of the LHS participants from March.
Today we celebrate all of our Parent Coordinators across USD 480! Their jobs are expansive and we appreciate all of the things they do for the students and families of USD 480. Two days are rarely the same, but the goal of taking care of their families remains constant and we appreciate their commitment, day in and day out! Thank you, USD 480 Parent Coordinators!
"Our parent coordinators care for our families and provide a trusted connection to schools. They play a key role in improving student attendance and parent engagement." - Dr. Todd Carter, USD 480 Superintendent
The LHS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony is exactly one month right now. Find out all the details for the big day at the following links:
English: https://www.usd480.net/article/1550838
Spanish: https://www.usd480.net/article/1550834
Another week down! We are now one week closer to the end of the 23-24 school year, there is now only five weeks left! Starting on Monday, April 15, (the day highlighted in red on the attached calendar) there will only be 24 school days left in this school year; the last day for ALL STUDENTS is Thursday, May 16. This doesn't apply to the LHS Class of 2024, they only have 19 school days left, the last day for CURRENT LHS SENIORS is Thursday, May 9. We are all in the final stretch! Let's finish strong, USD 480!
Today was Spring Signing Day at Liberal High School! Surrounded by their current and former coaches, teachers, teammates, classmates, community members, friends, and most importantly, their families, 11 LHS student-athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at a post-secondary institution. Collectively, these 11 were the largest single group to sign all at once in LHS history. We are so proud of their accomplishments and can't wait to watch them continue to represent Liberal throughout the next chapter of their academic journey. Join us in celebrating these 11 LHS student-athletes!
Dear Parents of the Class of 2038 (students entering preschool in the 24-25 school year),
Your child's educational journey begins tonight! See everything you can expect at preschool in August this evening at Bright Start! We hope to see you all there!
This is where it all begins!
At tonight's BOE Meeting we celebrated the USD 480 Educator of the Month for March, Meadowlark Interventionist, Mrs. Classen! She is very knowledgeable in what she does and teachers recognize this by frequently seeking her out for support, resources, and strategies. She is well-informed and keeps teachers up-to-date on anything they need to know to be able to provide services to students. With her kind attitude, willingness to provide support, and constant encouragement she is a tremendous asset to everyone at Meadowlark. Mrs. Classen steps in and does all the small things that make a huge impact on them personally, such as assisting with school family activities, helping with lesson plans when a teacher is absent, to escorting students to class, she does it all at Meadowlark! Every school needs a Mrs. Classen and we are so thankful she continues to work at Meadowlark and at USD 480!
Board Meeting - 4/8/24 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
2.5 Approval of Minutes 3-18-24 - Passed 7-0
2.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 7-0
4.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 7-0
5.1 Monthly Bills - Passed 7-0
6.1 Access Control Equipment - Passed 7-0
6.2 LHS Corridor Fire Door Repairs - Passed 7-0
6.3 LHS East Campus Soffit and Roof Repair - Passed 7-0
6.4 Handbooks for 24-25 - Passed 7-0
Hatcher Exits @ 7:48 pm
6.5 New LHS Agriculture Program - Passed 6-0
6.6 New LHS Ag Position - Passed 6-0
Adjournment @ 8:40 pm
If your child is 4 years old or will be by August 31st, stop by Bright Start this Tuesday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to learn about preschool next year! There will also be information from other community organizations. We can't wait to meet the next class of USD 480 students!
The USD 480 Board of Education will be meeting at LHS East Campus Cafeteria (C107) tonight at 6:30 p.m. for their regularly scheduled meeting. Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting there will be a board workshop at 5:00 p.m. Read more here: www.usd480.net/article/1536958
There WILL BE SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, April 8, 2024. ALL SCHOOLS WILL IN SESSION TOMORROW, SCHOOL IS NOT CANCELED for Monday, April 8, 2024.
This week was Assistant Principal Week and we are so fortunate to have some stellar individuals in that key position throughout the district. In the moments of chaos spring can often bring, we are glad to have these people there to provide support for our principals and staff in the various capacities they serve their school!
Thank you, USD 480 Assistant Principals!
"They care for our students and staff, provide instructional leadership, and collaborate with all stakeholders on our student achievement and school attendance goals." - Dr. Todd Carter, USD 480 Superintendent
Happy School Librarian Day to our dedicated librarians across the district. They do so much for our students and often cover more than one school. They provide so much additional support and activities that keep our students learning and engaged outside of the classroom. They make learning a fun and exciting experience. We are so thankful for all of our USD 480 Librarians!
Happy Paraprofessional Day to one of the largest groups in the district! They are a large group, but their impact on our students is even greater! All the things they do and relationships they build with our students is immeasurable! Thank you, to all of our USD 480 Paras!
Prairie View Elementary will be hosting their annual Dual Language Lottery Mandatory Meeting on April 11th at 5:30 p.m. This is for students who will be entering kindergarten in August 2024 and live outside of the Prairie View boundaries. See the flyers for more information!
Happy School Bus Aide Appreciation Day to these fine folks! These people do so much to assist our bus drivers and students, some even fill in as drivers after taking the opportunity to get their CDL and endorsement. We are SO THANKFUL for all of them and all they do!
"Our bus aides are very important for achieving our student attendance and learning goals. They make students feel welcome and cared for as they go to school and return home, which prepares and excites students to learn. They are the first and last smiling face students see every day from USD 480."
- Dr. Todd Carter, USD 480 Superintendent
