Attached is the BHS Crusader News Bulletin for next week. Also included is information on the upcoming BHS Blood Drive. Fall Formal details are attached, along with the QR code to sig up. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Our Buhler High School Blood Drive is coming up November 24 (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Here is a direct link to sign up for donation times. If you already have an account from last year you can sign back in to that account, if you are new to Red Cross/Blood Donations, set up an account (I’d suggest you use a personal email so you still have access to it after you graduate)
* If you are 16 you need to pick up a parent permission form from Mrs. Whisler to get signed and returned before the Blood Drive.
(17 & older do not need a permission form, you can sign up and you are good to go.)
EVERYONE will need to bring a photo ID (Drivers License etc.) that shows your birthdate on the day of the Blood Drive. (If you don’t have a Drivers License, but are 16 or older and want to donate, see Mrs.Whisler for other ID options available).
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BuhlerHS
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Our Buhler High School Blood Drive is coming up November 24 (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Here is a direct link to sign up for donation times. If you already have an account from last year you can sign back in to that account, if you are new to Red Cross/Blood Donations, set up an account (I’d suggest you use a personal email so you still have access to it after you graduate)
* If you are 16 you need to pick up a parent permission form from Mrs. Whisler to get signed and returned before the Blood Drive.
(17 & older do not need a permission form, you can sign up and you are good to go.)
EVERYONE will need to bring a photo ID (Drivers License etc.) that shows your birthdate on the day of the Blood Drive. (If you don’t have a Drivers License, but are 16 or older and want to donate, see Mrs.Whisler for other ID options available).
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BuhlerHS
Our Buhler High School Blood Drive is coming up November 24 (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Here is direct link to sign up for donation times. If you already have an account from last year you can sign back in to that account, if you are new to Red Cross/Blood Donations, set up an account (I’d suggest you use a personal email so you still have access to it after you graduate)
* If you are 16 you need to pick up a parent permission form from Mrs. Whisler to get signed and returned before the Blood Drive.
(17 & older do not need a permission form, you can signup and you are good to go. )
EVERYONE will need to bring a photo ID (Drivers License etc.) that shows your birthdate on the day of the Blood Drive. (If you don’t have a Drivers License, but are 16 or older and want to donate, see Mrs.Whisler for other ID options available).
Copy and paste this link to sign up.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BuhlerHS
Here is direct link to sign up for donation times. If you already have an account from last year you can sign back in to that account, if you are new to Red Cross/Blood Donations, set up an account (I’d suggest you use a personal email so you still have access to it after you graduate)
* If you are 16 you need to pick up a parent permission form from Mrs. Whisler to get signed and returned before the Blood Drive.
(17 & older do not need a permission form, you can signup and you are good to go. )
EVERYONE will need to bring a photo ID (Drivers License etc.) that shows your birthdate on the day of the Blood Drive. (If you don’t have a Drivers License, but are 16 or older and want to donate, see Mrs.Whisler for other ID options available).
Copy and paste this link to sign up.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=BuhlerHS
Attached is the News Bulletin for next week. Just a reminder there is no school on Monday, October 12th! Have a great weekend!
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Buhler High School Blood Drive is coming up November 24 (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Check the BHS News Bulletin Email for a direct link to sign up.
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The 2027 BHS Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Orders placed before Oct. 31st will receive 10% off.
We are using a new company this year; that company is called TreeRing. In an effort to save families money and still produce a quality product, we are able to price the book at $55+ tax until April 15th.
Go to www.treering.com to create your account and place your order. Please email Samantha Neill at sneill@usd313.org if you have questions.
Information about senior tributes will be sent in a separate email to senior parents.
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Buhler High School Blood Drive is coming up November 24 (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Check the BHS News Bulletin Email for a direct link to sign up.
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The 2027 BHS Yearbook is now available for pre-order! Orders placed before Oct. 31st will receive 10% off.
We are using a new company this year; that company is called TreeRing. In an effort to save families money and still produce a quality product, we are able to price the book at $55+ tax until April 15th.
Go to www.treering.com to create your account and place your order. Please email Samantha Neill at sneill@usd313.org if you have questions.
Information about senior tributes will be sent in a separate email to senior parents.
We are looking for great people for some classified positions as well as a science position starting in January. You are our best word of mouth, so thank you for helping us find the right people for these openings!
Find more info and apply online at usd313.org>click on employment.
Plum Creek Elementary
Shining Stars(3 & 4 yr old child care) Director
Buhler Grade School
General Education Paraprofessional
Ad Astra Academies
Head Secretary
Prairie Hills Middle School
7th/8th grade science teacher (January 4th start date)
District Grounds Maintenance
Bus Drivers
Find more info and apply online at usd313.org>click on employment.
Plum Creek Elementary
Shining Stars(3 & 4 yr old child care) Director
Buhler Grade School
General Education Paraprofessional
Ad Astra Academies
Head Secretary
Prairie Hills Middle School
7th/8th grade science teacher (January 4th start date)
District Grounds Maintenance
Bus Drivers
Our partners at Kids Collective are enrolling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at locations in Hutchinson, Buhler, Pretty Prairie, and South Hutchinson.
Earlier drop-offs are now available at Buhler Beginnings
If you or someone you know is seeking child care give them a call and see if they have a slot that fits your needs!
Call 620-960-5251
Attached is the News Bulletin for next week and a Marching Band Schedule for the competitions this month. Also make note of the upcoming Flu Shot Clinic times on the flyer below.
Have a great weekend!
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Congrats to Brendan Ronan - Tenor Saxophone for being selected into the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Jazz Band. Samuel Biggs - Trombone was also selected as an alternate.
Have a great weekend!
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Congrats to Brendan Ronan - Tenor Saxophone for being selected into the South Central Kansas Music Educators Association District Honor Jazz Band. Samuel Biggs - Trombone was also selected as an alternate.
Here is the 2026 Marching Band Competition Schedule for this month. Good luck to our Marching Crusaders!
Attached is the BHS Crusader News Bulletin for next week. Have a great weekend!
It was another exciting day yesterday as we were able to nominate two teachers for the Kansas Horizon Award! This award recognizes 2nd year teachers who distinguished themselves during their first year of teaching.
Our nominees are:
Elementary: Ms. Emily Montandon: 4th grade at Union Valley (Plum Creek during her first year)
Secondary: Ms. Mattison Perkins: 7th grade math at Prairie Hills
Join us in congratulating these nominees and we wish them luck as they submit their applications!
Our nominees are:
Elementary: Ms. Emily Montandon: 4th grade at Union Valley (Plum Creek during her first year)
Secondary: Ms. Mattison Perkins: 7th grade math at Prairie Hills
Join us in congratulating these nominees and we wish them luck as they submit their applications!
We are proud to congratulate Buhler USD 313 Principals, Abby Thompson and Kurt Geilenfeldt , on being selected to participate in the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) Business Operations Leadership Development (BOLD) Class of 2027.
The BOLD program gives school leaders the opportunity to learn more about the many areas that go into effectively operating a school district, including facilities, technology, finance, purchasing, security, risk management, and human resources.
Mrs. Thompson, PHMS principal, and Mr. Geilenfeldt, BGS principal, will take part in seven training sessions with 23 school leaders and education professionals from across Kansas. We are excited for these two exceptional leaders to have this opportunity to learn, connect with other leaders, and bring new ideas back to Buhler Schools and our community.
We are proud to have you represent Buhler Schools in the BOLD Class of 2027! #LeadersLearning #Bexceptional
The BOLD program gives school leaders the opportunity to learn more about the many areas that go into effectively operating a school district, including facilities, technology, finance, purchasing, security, risk management, and human resources.
Mrs. Thompson, PHMS principal, and Mr. Geilenfeldt, BGS principal, will take part in seven training sessions with 23 school leaders and education professionals from across Kansas. We are excited for these two exceptional leaders to have this opportunity to learn, connect with other leaders, and bring new ideas back to Buhler Schools and our community.
We are proud to have you represent Buhler Schools in the BOLD Class of 2027! #LeadersLearning #Bexceptional
Attached is the BHS Crusader News Bulletin for next week. Join us tonight in McPherson to cheer on our Crusader Football team and Classy Cru will be dancing at halftime! Have a great weekend!
A few slots remain in our preschool classrooms. If you have recently moved to the area or were on the fence and now would like to send your child to preschool please call one of our elementary school buildings to inquire about preschool enrollment.
Attached is the News Bulletin for next week. Reminder: We do not have school on Monday, September 4th. Have a great 3 day weekend!
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Attendance Reminders:
If your student has an appointment at any time during the school day, please call the school first thing in the morning. This allows us to prepare a pass for your student in a timely manner.
According to our Student Handbook, students have 15 excused absences in a full year. When a student misses a day or part of a day due to a doctor's appointment, a doctor's note will extenuate the absence and help with the attendance count.
If a student will be late to school first thing in the morning because of a doctor's appointment, a doctor's note is helpful to avoid a tardy.
Appointment cards or Doctor’s notes are to be turned into the office if an appointment is scheduled during the school day to extenuate the absence.
If you have a message that needs to be relayed to your student, please call the school as early as possible to make sure we can reach your student. Calls after 3pm with messages are not guaranteed to make it to your student.
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Attendance Reminders:
If your student has an appointment at any time during the school day, please call the school first thing in the morning. This allows us to prepare a pass for your student in a timely manner.
According to our Student Handbook, students have 15 excused absences in a full year. When a student misses a day or part of a day due to a doctor's appointment, a doctor's note will extenuate the absence and help with the attendance count.
If a student will be late to school first thing in the morning because of a doctor's appointment, a doctor's note is helpful to avoid a tardy.
Appointment cards or Doctor’s notes are to be turned into the office if an appointment is scheduled during the school day to extenuate the absence.
If you have a message that needs to be relayed to your student, please call the school as early as possible to make sure we can reach your student. Calls after 3pm with messages are not guaranteed to make it to your student.
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We are so excited to announce our nominees for Kansas Teacher of the Year!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Think Pink Night 2026 is coming up! Consider purchasing a t-shirt for the September 25th home football game.
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Buhler Families,
If you have not completed a free and reduced lunch application please do so here.
Also, be sure to complete the consent for disclosure form to make sure our food service director is able to share your student's status with the relevant school employees who are able to reduce other qualifying school fees. Click here to complete that form
Please find the Superintendent's Newsletter that I will start putting out quarterly. I hope you find it informative! There are two hot links under the "Events" section that can be accessed using the pdf version linked here:
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
Applications for our board member vacancy are due Monday at NOON! See below for details.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Buhler USD #313 has a vacancy on the Board of Education for member district 2-5, position 5. Applicants must reside in this district to apply. The Board of Education will interview selected applicants and appoint the member to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.
To view the member district boundaries and download the application, please visit:
https://www.usd313.org/page/board-of-education
All applications are due to Wendy Neill at the central office on Monday, August 17th at noon. Please see the application for more details.
Fall Driver's Education registration is now available! You do NOT have to be a Buhler student to register
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
