"Our district support staff provide services to staff and students through maintenance and grounds, transportation, finance, human resources, technology, Newcomer Center, McKinney-Vento, Migrant, and special education. They truly keep the district running." - Dr. Todd Carter, USD 480 Superintendent
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of OUR USD 480 Administrative Professionals! They do so much behind the scenes, while also being the faces and voices of our schools and our district. They greet students and visitors every day and provide support to our staff and administrators. Join us in celebrating everything they do throughout the year! Thank you, USD 480 Administrative Professionals!
"Our administrative professionals are the first point of contact with the community and they provide support for the work of administrators and staff. Their work plays an important role in meeting our student learning and school attendance goals." - Dr. Todd Carter, USD 480 Superintendent
Nominations are now open for this year's USD 480 Teacher of the Year! Inside is a short form, in English and Spanish, that allows you to nomination your favorite teacher at USD 480! Nominations are open until May 31st! All you need is their name and school to nominate them! https://www.usd480.net/article/1565099
At tonight's BOE Meeting we honored the 16 5th graders from Cottonwood and Prairie View that went to Wichita this weekend and won the 3rd Annual Air Capitol Archery Tournament. This is their second year competing and second first place finish. Back-to-Back Champions! Good Work!
Board Meeting - 4/22/24 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 - Brown, Brack, Lopez - Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 4-8-24 - Passed 4-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda - Passed 4-0
3.1 Consent Agenda - Passed 4-0
4.1 IT Bunker HVAC Equipment - Passed 4-0
4.2 Art Supplies, Paper, General Stock - Passed 4-0
4.3 Out of District Enrollment Cap - Passed 4-0
4.4 Interim Instructor Agreement - Passed 4-0
4.5 24-25 Elementary Instructional Curriculum - Passed 4-0
4.6 24-25 Middle School Handbooks - Passed 4-0
4.7 MS Personal Finance Curriculum - Passed 4-0
4.8 24-25 Secondary Instructional Curriculum - Passed 4-0
Adjournment @ 7:15 pm
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. Read more here: www.usd480.net/article/1557915
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!
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
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!
There WILL BE SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, April 8, 2024. ALL SCHOOLS WILL IN SESSION TOMORROW, SCHOOL IS NOT CANCELED for Monday, April 8, 2024.