HAPPY PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY! We appreciate our principals so very much! They do so many things and wear so many hats throughout the school year and during the summers to make sure our schools are providing the best possible education for our students; as well as, taking care of their building staff. Our appreciation is beyond words and goes well beyond a single day. Thank you, USD 480 Principals, for all you do as the faces of your buildings and the enormous role you play behind the scenes! Join us in celebrating our nine day-saving, do-it-all, downright amazing principals!
2026 LHS Kansas CTE Scholars
Ariana Tarango - Animal Science, Health and Related Industries
Sofia Lucena - Biotechnology
Alexis Ugalde - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Klaire Anderson - Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Tanner Denoyer - Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Alexis Luna - Health Science
Gavin Campfield - Health Science
Aaliyah Morales - Teaching/Training
Aleeah Garibay - Teaching/Training
The Kansas CTE Scholar program is an opportunity to recognize well-rounded, outstanding CTE students who are finishing their senior year of high school.
To be named a CTE Scholar, a student must be a high school senior and meet the following criteria:
* Have completed (or upon successful completion of current course enrollment) a minimum of three CTE credits with at least two of the three credits above introductory level. Earned credits must be in one pathway.
* Have a CTE grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in CTE coursework.
* Be involved in civic engagement leadership, which refers to a student selecting an issue of concern and providing leadership through project-based actions to improve the community, state or nation; or have a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer experience. A letter of validation is required for civic engagement leadership, and documentation of 40 hours with an adult signature is required for community service.
A minimum of one of the following technical skill attainment options must be earned and verified:
* Earned an end of pathway (aligned with pathway selected) assessment/certification for completer status (industry- recognized certification or a passing score on a third-party, end-of- pathway assessment) recorded on the K-PAC (Kansas Pathway Assessments, Credentials or Certifications) columns eight (8) and nine (9).
* Earned an Excel in CTE Qualifying Recognized Credential aligned to the Pathway selected.
* Earned nine (9) + college hours leading to completion of a certificate, or post-secondary program aligned to the Pathway's Program of Study that was selected.
* Completed a high-quality work-based learning career preparation experience, Kansas Work-Based Learning Continuum, in the Pathway selected defined in Kansas Work-Based Learning: Personalized Learning Plan Guidance Document.
CTE scholars receive a commemorative pin, special certificate, graduation honor cord and statewide recognition.
USD 480 Board of Education Meeting - 4/20/2026 - 6:30 PM - LHS East Annex - Room C107
1.5 Approval of Minutes 4-6-2026, Passed 7-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
4.1 Foreign Language - French Textbook Adoption, Passed 7-0
4.2 Foreign Language - Spanish Textbook Extension, Passed 7-0
4.3 Tyler Technologies Renewal, Passed 7-0
4.4 Bright Start Flooring Replacement, Passed 7-0
4.5 LHS and SRMS Track Resurfacing, Passed 7-0
4.6 Copy Paper, Passed 7-0
4.7 New Teacher Bonus Agreement, Passed 7-0
4.8 Teaching Tuition Amendment, Passed 7-0
4.9 Non- Resident Enrollment Caps, Passed 7-0
4.10 USD480 Seed Support Agreement, Dies for a lack of second
6.1 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
6.2 Liquidated Damages, Passed 7-0
6.3 Liquidated Damages, Passed 7-0
6.4 Emergency Leave Request, Passed 7-0
6.5 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
6.6 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
6.7 Executive Session, Passed 7-0
7.1 Adjournment 9:35 p.m. Passed 7-0
USD 480 2026-2027 Pre-enrollment begins on Monday, April 20th!
Find all the information and important links here:
English: https://www.usd480.net/article/2829370
Español: https://www.usd480.net/article/2829358
Klaire Anderson - K-State Cheer📣
Ilani Tarango - Dodge City Community College Cheer 📣
Jazlin Marquez - Seward County Community College Soccer ⚽️
Jenavee Zuniga - Seward County Community College Soccer ⚽️
Diego Pavia - Fort Hays Tech Track and Field 🏟️
Happy Assistant Principals Week to this group of dedicated administrators! They do so much to support their principal, staff, and, most importantly, their students! We are so grateful for all they do, seen and unseen, throughout the year! We hope their principals and buildings spoil them this week, they deserve it! Join us in celebrating this fantastic group of administrators, we are so thankful for them every week and the impact they have on their schools and our district as a whole!
🎉 Mr. Ethan Boeker 👏
📚 2nd Grade | MacArthur Elementary School 📗
“Mr. Boeker consistently goes above and beyond the defined boundaries of his duties and demonstrates a deep commitment to both his students and his colleagues. His passion for teaching is evident in everything he does, and he continually looks for ways to make learning meaningful, engaging, and memorable for his students. One of Mr. Boeker's greatest strengths is his ability to bring lessons to life through creative instructional strategies. Rather than relying solely on traditional instructional techniques, he actively engages students by acting out stories, incorporating movement, and using expressive storytelling to help students better understand and connect with the material. His enthusiasm for teaching creates an environment where students are excited to learn, participate, and explore new ideas. He is consistently punctual, prepared, and organized, ensuring that his classroom runs smoothly and that students receive high-quality instruction every day.” - Dr. Maureen Richard, MacArthur Principal
