Buhler High School

NOW HIRING!! We want your talent! Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

THE TIME IS HERE!!! Online enrollment will open Monday, July 17th at 8:00 am for returning students and will close August 7th at noon. An email with the SNAP CODE needed to enroll will be sent Sunday afternoon to the primary guardian email. Please check your spam or junk folder if you can not locate it. Enrollment fees do not have to be paid at the time of enrollment. However, if you get online and pay them anytime during the online enrollment window, credit card fees are waived. Busing information, lunch information, free/reduced meals application which also reduces fees, athletic information, and so much more is included in the online enrollment process. Please help us out by starting the process as early as possible. Our team is here to help if issues arise.

Reno County Education Cooperative has openings in Buhler schools! See the image below for more information. #BetterTogether

See the image for information about Convoy of Hope, a free school supply event happening on July 29th at the state fairgrounds.

Buhler schools are looking for help in our kitchens. Plum Creek and Union Valley Elementary are in need of kitchen managers and various other positions are available at those schools and others. It is always fun at lunch to see the interactions our kitchen staff have with our sweet students. Come and make a difference with us! View positions and apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

EXCITING NEWS!! As part of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler Schools has secured the Accelerator and Innovation Grant for almost $600,000. This money is dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at Plum Creek Elementary. Each facility will have 39 slots for children from birth to 3 years old. The need for child care is critical in our community and we are proud to be part of the solution to serve our staff and families. As part of the grant, local entities must raise a percentage of matching funds. The Buhler Education Foundation has committed to partnering with us to raise $150,000. We will be sharing their fundraising plan and opportunities to donate in the upcoming weeks. Please consider making a tax deductible donation that can help generations of families secure loving and consistent daycare! https://www.hutchchamber.com/news-and-media/recent-news/p/item/51124/reno-county-child-care-task-force-secures-more-than-24-million-in-accelerator-and-innovation-grants

NOW HIRING a variety of positions in USD 313 ranging from Middle School ELA Teacher to Kitchen Management to Paraprofessional to Bus Drivers, and MORE! Please go to the following link to learn more about employment opportunities in Buhler Public Schools! https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

ATTN Buhler Crusaders! We have wrapped up our community meetings, gathering input from stakeholders on facility priorities. We are grateful for those opportunities, however, we still seek further input from YOU. Please see the link and graphic below for our Facilities Survey. Your feedback is crucial for the direction of our efforts. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4zd7ddr3 Our goal is to have 1,000 submissions by Friday! Thank you! ~Buhler Public Schools

BIG NEWS FROM RENO COUNTY SCHOOLS!!! For the first time, Reno County schools are rallying as a team of educators for a shared professional learning day called All Hands on Deck. Over 1,100 teachers, Hutchinson Community College instructors, and administrators will be on HCC’s campus on January 3rd, 2024 for a day of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities. An integral component of this day is connecting 1,100 area educators with vendors both inside and outside of education. Vendor options include being a part of our vendor showcase and/or leading presentations for attendees. Below is a form that interested vendors can complete so that they can be a part of All Hands on Deck. *All Hands on Deck Vendor Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDGSXHOq9Ejt8K7jDj4G8iDOpYNMfhy1wD9Ov_fl8DEzD04Q/viewform We want to acknowledge the following organizations who have already committed to their partnership with us: Kansas State University, The Kansas Cosmosphere, Credit Union of America, Heartland Credit Union, Hutch First Naz, First National Bank, Midway Motors, OFG Financial Services, The Dental Center. We are excited about their partnership as well as adding more! Thank you for your consideration and help in promoting All Hands on Deck! Please contact Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org) or Sheila Berridge (berridge.sheila@usd308.com) with questions!

Buhler Families, We wanted to share a reminder about our Bond and Interest Project Community Feedback Meetings. Our first two take place tomorrow! You can join us at one of the following places and times: June 13 at 12:00 PM Buhler High School Library June 13 at 7:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 12:00 PM Plum Creek Elementary Library June 20 at 7:00 PM Buhler High School Library If you are unable to make one of these meetings. Feel free to complete our survey at bit.ly/usd313facilitiessurvey or scan the QR code in the attached image. Thank you for your participation as we explore possibilities for USD 313!

Buhler Families, Don't forget to start taking advantage of Sunflower Summer! There are so many opportunities to learn together with this program. Go to https://www.sunflowersummer.org for details

The image below contains information about upcoming community meetings where our Board of Education and administration plan to share information and gather feedback. This feedback will guide our next steps with facilities and options to utilize our bond and interest fund. This flier was mailed to zip codes that contain portions of our district, and we wanted to share here to ensure all stakeholders have an option to attend and provide feedback. If you are unable to attend one of these meetings please feel free to complete the feedback form at the link included on the image.

SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM starts Monday, June 5th! USD 308 is leading the way with a local summer meal program for children 18 years and younger in our community. Meals are free and grab and go from the following sites and times. *Hutchinson Middle School 7, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM *Fairgrounds Splash Pad, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM *Hutchinson Public Library, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The program runs from Monday, June 5th through July 28th. Please see the LINK here for the press release that contains a few additional details. https://hutchpost.com/posts/14a63667-2b79-4fba-b07f-975abf1507b5

IT IS TIME FOR A STANDING OVATION!! Parents, students, staff, and community members nominated these teachers for "going above and beyond for our schools and their students. " Thank you to the Buhler Ed Foundation for supporting this program! #Bexceptional

Buhler Schools is looking to round out our team for the 2023/2024 school year. Come and work with an exceptional team! Apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

Look at these graduates! Buhler Crusaders - Class of 2023, we are so proud of you! Congratulations!

Attached is the News Bulletin for next week. Just a reminder that graduation is Saturday, May 13th @ the Hutchinson Sports Arena, 10am. The last day of school for All Schools is Thursday, May 18th and is also a 2 hour early dismissal that day. BHS will be on a Block Schedule the last 2 days of school. Wednesday will be hours 1-4 and Thursday will be hours 5-7.

As the school year comes to a close, we want to send a reminder that yearbook orders close on May 19th. We only have 40 books remaining until we sell out for the 2023 school year. To order a book, go to www.jostens.com and search for Buhler High School. Please email Mrs. Neill at sneill@usd313.org if you have questions regarding the 2023 yearbook. These books will be delivered to BHS next August for pickup.

To our nurses and health aide staff that keep us HEALTHY, happy and ready to learn and work, HAPPY SCHOOL NURSE DAY!!!!

Attached is the New Bulletin for next week. Check your inbox for this weeks News Bulletin email and the new Sports Physical Form for 23-24. The Summer Sports Activity pdf is also included in that email. Reminders: Baccalaureate is Saturday, May 6th @ 3pm Seniors last day is Tuesday, May 9th Senior Graduation Walk, Thursday, May 11th @ 9am at all 3 Elementary Schools Graduation Practice is Thursday, May 11th at the Sports Arena @ 1pm Commencement is Saturday, May 13th @ 10am Driver's Education Summer Education is now open for enrollment. It will be June 12-30. Students must be 14 years old and have a valid instruction permit. Course work is done on-line with 5 hours of driving. This high quality, affordable program offers flexibility and instruction by qualified teachers. Information and enrollment forms can be found in the Counseling office. To get a form emailed to you and for additional information please call Laura Bielser at (620) 543-2255 or email lbielser@usd313.org Please note that completed form, form of payment, and copy of Learner's Permit is to be received to Buhler High School no later Wednesday, June 7th.