After years of service keeping our facilities clean and ready for kids, Brian Baker gets to enjoy retirement. We thank Brian for all he has done and wish him only the best of fishing luck in retirement.
USD 235 was excited to receive delivery of our hydroponic container farm from Community Green Farms. There are still a few weeks worth of work in getting it connected to electricity and set up for production, but we couldn't resist the opportunity to share our progress.
Congrats to these 8th grade Agriculture students who competed and participated in the Chapman FFA Middle School Academy yesterday in Chapman, Kansas.
🏆 Champion Team Overall 🏆
Chapman FFA Middle School Academy
Hailey Shadden & Marley Sutton tied for High Individual Overall
Payton McAfee- 4th Overall
Aniston Kelly- 6th Overall
Kendyl Bloesser- 9th Overall
There were over 200 students and all 5 of these girls placed in the top 10! The competition tested their knowledge of grasses, grain crops, farm equipment, wildlife, livestock breeds, meat cuts, dairy products, insects, tools, flowers, poultry, horses, trees, and weeds.
In addition to the skillathon competition, these students participated in leadership and educational workshops led by chapter, district and Kansas FFA State Officers.
Way to go girls!
USD 235 wants to collect some feedback. A grant exists to potentially address some of the PreSchool items that were previously included in the bond proposal. It is only 4 questions and can be completed in just a few moments. Your feedback is valuable as we work to align with the goals and priorities of the community. We will close this survey on Sunday, December 4th. Thanks, Vance
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5FW3GZV
West Bourbon Elementary is looking for its next principal and will begin reviewing applications and setting interviews. If you or someone that you know is interested, please have them reach out to Vance Eden this week at veden@uniontown235.org.
Thanks,
REMINDER: Uniontown's phone number is 620-224-2350. The old number is no longer monitored for incoming calls.
Cold Weather & Winter Clothing Reminder to Parents/Guardians
Beginning immediately and through the winter months, all students are expected to wear appropriate winter wear (Please see below for the expected winter gear for each grade level). It is necessary for your child to have weather appropriate clothing for their safety and health while outdoors. Every child has outdoor exercise before school, noontime recess and an afternoon recess. School district policy states that if a child is healthy enough to come to school, they are expected to participate in all school activities. A physician's note is necessary to exclude a student from participation in outdoor activities.
K-3 Winter coat, hat/hood, gloves/mittens, and winter boots/shoes.
4-6 Winter coat, hat/hood, gloves/mittens, and winter boots/shoes.
If a child comes to school without appropriate winter gear, the parent will be notified by the teacher. Children who continue to be without the appropriate winter gear may risk losing his/her recess. If there is a financial reason for not having appropriate winter gear, please contact the office and we will assist you. (620) 224-2350. Our goal is for every child to have a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable outside experience. These times are vital for Physical Exercise and Social Skill Development. Your support with achieving this goal is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns.
WBE Principal’s 2023-2024
Mr. Tracy B. Smith
Ms. Anita Lightcap
USD 235 is looking for a bus driver. For reference, a driver running three routes would make no less than $110.64 for the day. Most routes are around an hour and 15 minutes or less. If you don't have a CDL, we will help you navigate the process and reimburse you for the expenses involved. Contact us to learn more. veden@uniontown235.org or 620-224-2350.
From the District Sparkwheel Student Support Coordinator Mrs. Dewitt:
Be on the lookout for “Spark of Information" posts regarding resources or opportunities for families. Our first Spark is Wash Wednesday. Please see the flyer attached. This is a wonderful sponsorship provided to get 1 free load washed.
REMINDER regarding food or snacks brought into WBE for sharing with other students. This includes birthday parties, holiday parties, parties of any kind! ALL food must be pre-packaged from a manufacturer or from a commercially licensed kitchen. Snacks are to be brought into the classroom party in the manufacturer container. No food may be unwrapped or removed from original packaging.
Thank you for your cooperation! ~ Mr. Smith & Mrs. Lightcap
REMINDER: Starting Monday, November 27th you will need to use the new phone number to reach us. Call 620-224-2350 to reach WBE, UJH/HS, or the #235 Board Office.
Don't forget to reserve your copy of the Uniontown Junior High & High School yearbook today for only $25 at https://tinyurl.com/UHSyearbook After Dec 31, the price will increase to $30. (WBE yearbooks will be available for preorder in February.)
Hey Eagle Sports Families; We Have two Important events going on this Wednesday, November 15th @ the UHS Commons.
6:00 PM : Fall Sports Banquet
7:30 ish : Winter Sports Parent Meeting
Please Plan to help us Cap off Fall Sports & Welcome in the Start of Our Winter Activities.
UHS Student Council and the senior Government class students were proud to host 15 local military veterans this morning at our annual Veterans' Day assembly. We are so honored to have each of them in our community and appreciate the opportunity to thank them for their service.
W.B.E. Library will be hosting a Fall Book Fair November 13th-17th, 2023. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. and 1:00p.m.-3:45p.m. The Book Fair will also be open during the Thanksgiving Feast on Friday, November 17th, 2023.
The Eagles competed at Special Olympics Bowling. Their placings are by their divisions: Dylan Lawrence, Zeb Barbour, and Jarin Clever won 1st place. Dominic Pollries and Zane Ryan/Molly Troutman won 2nd. Will Maycumber won 3rd place and Adam Senkvech/Scout Eden 4th place.
Shout Out to Our Winter Sports Athletes & Coaches. Your Journey gets Started This Week. I encourage you to Always Show up on time, Work Hard, & do things the right way both In your Sport & Classroom. Work together , Support each other & Have a Great Season. Eagle Pride !!!
For anyone interested, KOAM and Fox 14 will run a story this evening about Maria Cibrian Vazquez and her National Spanish FFA Creed victory.
The story will run on KOAM at 5, 6 and 10:00 PM. It will also run on Fox 14 at 9:00 PM
USD 235 will be transitioning to a new phone number. This single number will provide you access to either location for assistance. We realize switching from our current number wasn't the most convenient solution. However, in light of the cost savings to be had and the improved services available through a new vendor, this was determined to be in the best interest of the district. Our new number is 620-224-2350. The old/current numbers will stop working on November 24th. Until then, you can reach us either way.
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your active participation in the recent bond election. While the election results may not have been what I hoped for, your involvement has not gone unnoticed.
As we move forward, it is important for you to know that we value and respect the decision that has been made. From the election results, we understand that the proposed solutions may not have aligned with the community's current priorities and we deeply desire the valuable feedback you possess.
In light of the election outcome, the school district will take this opportunity to reassess the proposed plans and will continue to actively seek input from the community. Your voices matter, and we are committed to finding solutions that are both feasible and reflective of the collective vision for the future of our schools.
We appreciate your ongoing support and encourage you to stay engaged in the process. Your input is crucial as we work together to shape the direction of our educational community. We are confident that, with your involvement, we can find innovative and effective solutions that benefit everyone.
Once again, thank you for your participation in the bond election. We look forward to continuing this journey together as we strive to provide the best possible educational experience for our students.
Sincerely,
Vance Eden
Superintendent