Did you know?
Ad Astra Virtual Academy opened in August of 2021 and Ad Astra Alternative Academy opened in August of 2022 as an option for Buhler High School Students. Alternative and Virtual students utilize two meeting rooms at the district office for in person learning, individual tutoring, group projects, team building activities, state testing, and homework help.
The Raising the Standard bond issue will provide these students and teachers a dedicated space more conducive to their learning needs. The images below show elementary Ad Astra Academy students working on an art project together and a line drawing of what a dedicated space for these students could look like.
Vote in person on April 4th! Early voting begins on March 27th.
View voting locations and many more details on our website here: https://www.usd313.org/page/raising-the-standard-bond-issue
Today is the day! New preschool and kindergarten students may attend the application clinic at Plum Creek. Bring with you:
Birth certificate
Immunization Record
Proof of Residency (Visit our enrollment page to see which documents will qualify as proof of residency here: https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms)
Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend. If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup. Come join us!
Buhler USD 313 has an opening for director of grounds. Come help us continue to make our property exceptional!
Visit the link below for more information, including the job description for this position. https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial
Join us for our annual STEAM Camp this summer! Our teachers always craft a fun, memorable, and educational week.
A change to be aware of this year is that students will choose one week long session to attending, rather than two weeks. We hope this allows families to plan around other camps without sacrificing time at any of them.
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehi0QEC9aZ8gdUxgNDCdrIEYiY5niJzuWaHcmkxbMdiOYESw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Attached is this weeks Buhler News Bulletin. Don't forget Saturday is Daylight Savings and then Spring Break!
All grade levels have received their pre-enrollment form for their schedule for next year. Students should be bringing the form home for their parent/guardian to review and sign. Forms are due back to the counseling office by Tuesday, March 21.
Spring Driver's Education BHS Driver's Education Spring sessions sign-up are open. Students must be 14 years old and have a valid instructional permit. Course work is done online with 5 hours of driving. This high-quality sign-up, affordable program offers flexibility and instruction by qualified teachers. Information and enrollment forms can be found in the counseling office. ***For additional information, please call Laura Bielser at (620) 543-2255 or email lbielser@usd313.org.
Scroll down for a letter to Parents regarding Citizenship Day. Here is a link from Mrs Lehr to order T-Shirts.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTpwzWEZnxd_wKtrKcINbM2hc4YKKbKZA55ovEPekzLYK_pw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Have an amazing week and we will see you back on March 20th!
Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for STEAM Family Night at the Cosmosphere! Doors will open for activities at 6:00 with Dr. Goddard's Lab shows at 6:30 and 7:15
Last year was a BLAST! We can't wait to see you!
Are you looking for a job with:
Paid prorated Health Insurance Options
KPERS Retirement
Paid Disability
Pay ranging from $14.25 to $16.25
Dental and vision plan options
403b match opportunities
Excellent on the job training
…Then check out becoming a bus driver for USD 313! We offer paid in house training to get your CDL Passenger endorsement. We need you!!
Apply in person or online: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/
Don't forget to join us THIS THURSDAY for STEAM Family Night at the Cosmosphere! Doors will open for activities at 6:00 with Dr. Goddard's Lab shows at 6:30 and 7:15
Last year was a BLAST! We can't wait to see you!
Today is the day! New preschool and kindergarten may attend the application at Union Valley.
Bring with you:
Birth certificate
Immunization Record
Proof of residency
Visit our enrollment page to see which documents will qualify as proof of residency here: https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms
Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend. If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup. Come join us!
Attached is the News Bulletin for next week with CORRECTIONS for the date and times of the Buhler Singers Clinic and Variety Show.
Just a reminder...The registration deadline for the Saturday, April 15 ACT is Friday, March 10. The April ACT will be offered at BHS. Interested students need to register online at act.org by the deadline. This is the last ACT of the school year for sophomores who want to enroll in college credit math and English courses their junior year.
Have a great weekend!
Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! The first one takes place this coming Monday, March 6th! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend.
If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup.
Come join us!
Buhler Family,
Across the state of Kansas today many school districts are receiving swatting calls. “Swatters” do this by making phone calls to emergency lines like 911 and falsely reporting a violent emergency situation, such as a shooting or hostage situation.
Buhler Schools have NOT received such a call. In order to be proactive, our administrative team met with Reno County Law Enforcement and Buhler Police Chief Banning this morning. If dispatch or a building receives a call, the building will be put into lockout mode until this threat is investigated and proven false.
During a lockout, no one will be allowed to enter or exit the building so please DO NOT approach or call the building. School inside the building continues as normal. If such a situation arises, a message will be sent to our entire Buhler community who will be kept updated throughout the situation.
Our number one priority is keeping students safe while not disrupting the learning environment. We are fortunate to have a proactive law enforcement that has the same mission.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD 313 has declared a number of school buses as surplus and they are up for auction.
Go here to view the auction and make sure to click on the image if you are interested to find more details about each bus. This auction ends March 14th.
https://www.gavelroads.com/auctions/22053-March-14th%2C-2023-Agriculture-%26-Construction-Equipment-Auction
Each month all USD 313 students and staff focus on a core essential skill. March's skill is forgiveness. We practice being forgiveness in many ways through the hard work of learning and growing together, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.
Take some time to talk about forgiveness with your students this month!
#BetterTogether
#Bexceptional
Buhler families and caregivers, you should have received an email with a link to participate in our annual family engagement survey. Please complete this at your earliest convenience. It will close this coming Friday.
Thank you!
#BetterTogether
Attached is the BHS Crusader News Bulletin for next week and the info for 8th Grade Parent Night @ BHS.
The free State ACT for juniors, that was originally scheduled for February 28, has been moved to March 28. The test will be given in Jim Baker Fieldhouse. Mrs. DeWitt will meet with juniors who are signed up the week before testing to complete the registration process.
Spring Driver's Education BHS Driver's Education Spring sessions sign-up is now open. Students must be 14 years old and have a valid instructional permit. Course work is done online with 5 hours of driving. This high-quality sign-up, affordable program offers flexibility and instruction by qualified teachers. Information and enrollment forms can be found in the counseling office. ***For additional information, please call Laura Bielser at (620) 543-2255 or email lbielser@usd313.org.
Have a great weekend!!
At 2:55 today, Plum Creek Elementary was notified by Reno County Dispatch to put the building into lockdown. This was a precautionary measure as a suspect near the school was being pursued by our local law enforcement. At 3:10, the suspect was apprehended and Plum Creek was released from lockdown by our local law enforcement. Students were dismissed at 3:15 without incident.
Because of the protective actions of our law enforcement, at no time were any students or staff in danger. We are thankful for their communication and protection of our community. Thank you also to our bus drivers, parents, and staff for being patient at dismissal time.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
Buhler Schools
Did you know that Parents as Teachers is available for families in USD 313 boundaries? Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child is age 6.
See the brochure for more information here and sign up here:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1341300/scan_kmcclure_2019-09-16-13-38-15.pdf
Our central office is hiring for a benefits and substitute teacher clerk. The people and culture at our central office create a fun and rewarding place to work!
Apply online and please share with anyone you know that may be interested: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Business%2fClerical
Our very own Ashley Bunting (Sides), pictured second from left, has won the Region 1 Horizon Award! Ashley teaches science and STEAM at Prairie Hills Middle School. This means that not only was she recognized as one of the top first year teachers in the state, she is now recognized as one of the top 4 first year teachers in the state!
She receives a scholarship from Security Benefit for achieving this award. Congratulations Mrs. Bunting, we are proud of you!
#CommittedtoExcellence
