Buhler High School

For changes to meal pricing and FAQ's for the 2022-2023 school year, please see the attachments below. Online enrollment for returning students will open July 25. For new students, in person enrollment will be August 2nd in our buildings.

School supply lists are available! Stores are stocked and sales have begun! Click here for a folder containing supply lists for each school: https://www.usd313.org/documents/parents%2Fstudents/supply-lists/223574 They now include suggested donations for preschool classes.

Prairie Hills Middle School is looking for a main dish cook. Click to apply online! https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1086 There are other food service positions available online as well. View them here: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Food+Service

Parents/Guardians of 22/23 school year juniors, Your student that will be a junior for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to have an update on their immunizations. VACCINE REQUIRED: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE WHO WILL BE REQUIRED: All incoming juniors for the 2022-2023 school year and who are 16 years of age. Most students have already received a Meningococcal vaccine when they were in middle school. There MUST be one vaccine after age 16. This will result in 2 vaccines. This requirement is due at ENROLLMENT for the 2022-2023 school year to be able to attend the first day of school. Proof of this vaccine must be turned in to Kathy Clark, R.N. for BHS. You may email proof of this vaccine to kclark@usd313.org, Fax-620-543-2255, mail it to Attn.: Kathy Clark R.N., 611 N. Main, Buhler, Ks. 67522 or simply drop off at BHS. Parents may request and complete an immunization exemption for a valid medical concern. The student’s physician must complete a form obtained on our website or from the school nurse, or parents can complete a religious exemption stating they do not religiously adhere to immunizations. Kathy Clark, BHS R.N.

Buhler families, our transportation department is working hard to plan bus routes for the upcoming school year. To help them do this we need your help responding to the form linked below telling us EACH of your student's bussing needs this year. Please complete the form for each student as soon as possible. Click here to complete the form. https://forms.gle/t9Hv7zKgEU7Ga1828 We continue to experience a severe shortage of qualified drivers. If you or someone you know is at all interested in helping ease this shortage contact the Transportation Department at 620-543-6829 or the Burkholder Administrative Center at 620-543-2258. Please note: This same information will be requested at enrollment so that it is associated with your student in Power School, but completing this form is needed for planning purposes prior to enrollment. Thank you for your help

Parents/Guardians of 22/23 school year juniors, Your student that will be a junior for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to have an update on their immunizations. VACCINE REQUIRED: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE WHO WILL BE REQUIRED: All incoming juniors for the 2022-2023 school year and who are 16 years of age. Most students have already received a Meningococcal vaccine when they were in middle school. There MUST be one vaccine after age 16. This will result in 2 vaccines. This requirement is due at ENROLLMENT for the 2022-2023 school year to be able to attend the first day of school. Proof of this vaccine must be turned in to Kathy Clark, R.N. for BHS. You may email proof of this vaccine to kclark@usd313.org, Fax-620-543-2255, mail it to Attn.: Kathy Clark R.N., 611 N. Main, Buhler, Ks. 67522 or simply drop off at BHS. Parents may request and complete an immunization exemption for a valid medical concern. The student’s physician must complete a form obtained on our website or from the school nurse, or parents can complete a religious exemption stating they do not religiously adhere to immunizations. Kathy Clark, BHS R.N.

Parents/Guardians of 22/23 school year juniors, Your student that will be a junior for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to have an update on their immunizations. VACCINE REQUIRED: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE WHO WILL BE REQUIRED: All incoming juniors for the 2022-2023 school year and who are 16 years of age. Most students have already received a Meningococcal vaccine when they were in middle school. There MUST be one vaccine after age 16. This will result in 2 vaccines. This requirement is due at ENROLLMENT for the 2022-2023 school year to be able to attend the first day of school. Proof of this vaccine must be turned in to Kathy Clark, R.N. for BHS. You may email proof of this vaccine to kclark@usd313.org, Fax-620-543-2255, mail it to Attn.: Kathy Clark R.N., 611 N. Main, Buhler, Ks. 67522 or simply drop off at BHS. Parents may request and complete an immunization exemption for a valid medical concern. The student’s physician must complete a form obtained on our website or from the school nurse, or parents can complete a religious exemption stating they do not religiously adhere to immunizations. Kathy Clark, BHS R.N.

Nine Buhler High School Students were recipients of National FFA Foundation Scholarships at the 94th Annual Kansas FFA Convention this past week in Manhattan. "The National Foundation offers approximately $2.7 million, generously donated by numerous sponsors, to FFA members across the nation every year. The awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 to assist with the students’ education at a two-year or four-year institution. Award determination is based on a student’s qualifications including academic achievement, leadership, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), FFA involvement, or financial need." Buhler students who received scholarship awards were: Thomas Compton, Hunter Durham, Maren Lackey, Mace McCabe, Carson Moler, Marissa Orem, Caroline Wagner, Kaden Warner, and Abigail Yutzy Congratulations to these Crusaders and to our FFA Chapter for their continued excellence! See the image for the full press release. #Bexceptional #CommittedtoExcellence

Free summer meals are available this year for kids up to age 18 at a number of Hutchinson sites, courtesy of USD 308 food service. See the attached photo for information.

Yesterday, an unspeakable tragedy occurred at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. As our community is excited to start summer and a rejuvenation period, Uvalde families are living out our worst nightmare. Violence inside our schools is impossible to process. We send our most precious gifts to schools trusting they will be cared for, loved, supported, and safe. When that trust is violated, it leaves all of us to question our own safety and procedures, and to reflect on what more can be done to keep everyone in our buildings protected. Buhler schools have a number of precautionary measures in place. Each building has a secure entryway. Individuals must identify themselves to office personnel before being allowed entry. Each building also has cameras at the entryway and in various locations in the building. Exterior doors are to remain locked during the day, and gates to playgrounds remain locked and secure. With our recent bond issue, all offices have been relocated to the front of the building, and visitors must go through the office before gaining access to the building. Additionally, staff and students do crisis drills to prepare for an active shooter. Reno County Law Enforcement and county superintendents also work together to ensure communication and response procedures are in place with crisis plans and threat assessment procedures. In the next two weeks, our administration will review those plans, reflect on what we learn from Uvalde to improve our response, and adjust accordingly. Unfortunately, safety precautions such as those listed above are simply that...precautions. Our most effective deterrent is being sure each student feels a sense of belonging in our schools, that each student is supported and has a caring adult they can trust. The other most effective precaution is each of you. Each student, staff member, parent, and community member must remain vigilant in listening for and reporting any questionable behavior or comments to authorities. Every one of us has a role to play in keeping our staff and students safe. I am thankful for the support of our community and dedication to our youth. Cindy Couchman Superintendent, Buhler Public Schools

Our Buhler Special Olympics Teams (basketball, track, & bowling) will be holding a fundraiser at Applebee's this coming Tuesday, May 31st from 4-8pm. Eat out at Applebee's on Tuesday and order off of the "Together We Care Tuesday" menu and a percentage of the revenue will go toward funding our team's annual budget. See the attached "Together We Care" menu. #BetterTogether

Congratulations to our girls’ soccer team on their 3rd straight Regional Championship last night! #Bexceptional

The Kansas State Department of Education is once again partnering with many venues and experiences state-wide to give students the opporutunity to stay engaged through experiential learning this summer. See the flyer below for details or visit sunflowersummer.org

Congratulations to Davian Spies, who won the 4A State Boys Tennis Championship this weekend in Winfield! Davian is a freshman! We look forward to watching Davian defend this title for the rest of his high school career. #Bexceptional

Parents/Guardians of 22/23 school year juniors, Your student that will be a junior for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to have an update on their immunizations. VACCINE REQUIRED: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE WHO WILL BE REQUIRED: All incoming juniors for the 2022-2023 school year and who are 16 years of age. Most students have already received a Meningococcal vaccine when they were in middle school. There MUST be one vaccine after age 16. This will result in 2 vaccines. This requirement is due at ENROLLMENT for the 2022-2023 school year to be able to attend the first day of school. Proof of this vaccine must be turned in to Kathy Clark, R.N. for BHS. You may email proof of this vaccine to kclark@usd313.org, Fax-620-543-2255, mail it to Attn.: Kathy Clark R.N., 611 N. Main, Buhler, Ks. 67522 or simply drop off at BHS. Parents may request and complete an immunization exemption for a valid medical concern. The student’s physician must complete a form obtained on our website or from the school nurse, or parents can complete a religious exemption stating they do not religiously adhere to immunizations. Kathy Clark, BHS R.N.

Our seniors revisited their elementary schools today and walked the halls one last time! Seniors, we hope more than anything that you look back on your time in Buhler schools with great fondness for the friends you made, teachers who impacted you, and the experiences you had. Now, go be Positive World Changers!

As part of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there are many internet providers that have lowered high-speed internet costs, resulting in free or very low cost internet options for qualifying families. Large wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon, as well as fiber internet providers that serve many Buhler families like Cox Communications and Ideatek, are on board. View the White House press release below for details on the program, including who qualifies, and links to participating internet providers. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/05/09/fact-sheet-president-biden-and-vice-president-harris-reduce-high-speed-internet-costs-for-millions-of-americans/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring&sslid=Mze3NDc3NrQwsDQ2AAA&sseid=MzIxNrI0MTAwNgEA&jobid=158e5e77-2c1a-41c7-9b61-2f394fb14aeb

Congratulations to the BHS debate team on their 3rd place finish at the state tournament! #Bexceptional

Congratulations to the 14 Buhler High School students recognized as CTE Scholars this year! Check out the video recognizing each of them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO6_Az7kPm4&t=137s Thomas Compton Abigail Yutzy Bonner Van Bruggen Bradley Neill Carson Moler Hunter Durham Jackson Childs Jaylee Giles Kacey Lehl Kaden Warner Mace McCabe Maren Lackey Marissa Orem Tanner Tustain #Bexceptional #CommittedtoExcellence

Our very own Buhler High School Jazz Band played for KASBO (Kansas Association of School Business Officials) today. Quite an honor! #Bexceptional #CommittedtoExcellence