During the regular July BOE meeting, the public survey results were shared with the Board. DCS, an independent company, conducted the survey and shared the results along with summary data with the Board.
Follow this link for the full news article and summary: https://www.usd313.org/o/usd-313/article/1209483
Hello!
We made an error in our message regarding students attending at PHMS and BHS tomorrow. 6th graders and freshman will attend, PLUS all NEW Buhler students in grades 6-12.
Sorry for the confusion!
We are so excited to see our students tomorrow! See the images for open house times at our elementary buildings and school start/dismissal times.
Tuesday and Wednesdays this week are 2 hour early release days. Tuesday will be only 6th graders and freshmen at PHMS and BHS, with all students attending on Wednesday. PreK and kindergarten students will NOT attend this week. Boys only in those grades will attend Monday the 21st, girls only on Tuesday the 22nd, with all students attending Wednesday the 23rd.
Here's to an EXCEPTIONAL school year!
A note from our Tech Director, Laura Reed, regarding a new app, Saturn, for parents to be aware of. When was the last time that you actually read a user agreement for an app that you loaded onto your device? This morning I read the user agreement and privacy policy of an app called Saturn. This app is geared towards high school students, but middle school students are using it also. In Google Admin we can see if a student requests that this app has access to their school email accounts, 5 students (we can not see who they are) have already tried to allow Saturn access to their school email account, but I denied them. Saturn allows you to take a picture of your schedule, see who else is in your class, connect, and socialize, with other users in your school. Get invited to events that your other classmates are hosting. It is not intended for teachers or other adults, it says this. They collect your phone number, IP address, location (even if you don't allow it, they can figure this out with your IP Address and cell phone towers), other apps installed, your contacts... If you log in with your Microsoft, Google, or other social network account, they have access to your user ID, name, photo, and even access to your email, who you interact with. They use cookies, like Facebook does, to watch what you are doing on your phone, what you browse, other apps you use... Saturn Technologies Inc sells this information to others. Think for a moment about what good this app can do. Then think about what bad this app can do. Or you can read a Facebook post here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02xZt5mM68dafxrV5SVgniLuUQvU2aD6uyWyermP6uiJZB9g7AuYw7VQ6ZdR22Y5r8l&id=66802404&mibextid=pjQu9i
The district has blocked Saturn on our devices. But the students can put it on their own devices. Use their own cell data to connect with it. Being informed helps us make better decisions.
Thank you, Laura and team, for your work on continually safeguarding our network and students. On a personal note, I did create an account to check this out. The app has Buhler High's entire schedule, staff names, our logo, and I didn't have to verify any school email. I had immediate access to every student on this app and at the time there were 43 students on it. Social media is powerful but it is also the root cause of many discipline issues our administration handles each day. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler Schools
LAST CALL FOR ONLINE ENROLLMENT!
Have you enrolled your returning student yet? Online enrollment closes Monday, August 7th at noon.
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.
After noon on Monday, guardians must go to the buildings to enroll. It is recommended to call ahead and verify staff will be present to enroll you.
We are so excited to meet our newest Crusaders!
New student enrollment is THURSDAY, August 3rd, from 7:30am - 5:30 pm. Visit your attendance center to enroll your student.
Click below for a list of documents to bring with you as well as a map of attendance center boundaries.
https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms
ATTENTION Buhler Crusader Community!
B-Well, our district wellness team, is hosting a 5K at the Buhler Frolic this year on Saturday, October 7th!
We are inviting YOU as a runner, jogger, walker, or walker-talker to JOIN us! It'll be a GREAT way to kickoff the Frolic and support our wellness program!
Registration is simple and open to all both in and outside the Crusader community!
Please see the graphic here for details as well as this link for the registration form:
https://tinyurl.com/BWell5K
Please contact Paul Erickson (perickson@usd313.org) with any questions!
School Supply Lists can be found linked on our website here for elementary grades: https://5il.co/ue5y.
Please visit this link for PHMS: https://tinyurl.com/mpywsmk3.
For BHS: https://tinyurl.com/yweu4dyr.
Happy school supply shopping!
We have had some questions about open house dates and times. See the image below with dates and times each of our buildings will hold their open house. Also included are online and in-person enrollment dates.
Looking forward to seeing you!
1,304 returning students have submitted their online enrollment for the 23/24 school year! We are over halfway there!
If you have not enrolled your student yet, please check your email and complete it soon. Email enrollhelp@usd313.org with any issues you encounter, or call the central office
We are excited for this school year!
#Bexceptional
Convoy of Hope is back THIS SATURDAY! See the image for details
#BetterTogether
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
