Kids still trying to make that transition to home school? Take a look at our optimal day organizer! While it may not fit everyone, it can be the starting point for organizing a day/morning/afternoon/evening of school work! Be sure to stay in touch with staff for assistance!
Have you completed the U.S. Census yet? Get one of those blue cards in the mail? Fill it out online and you will be performing a great service! Census data determines hundreds of programs we utilize everyday! Visit https://my2020census.gov/ and complete your information!
Does your student need some assistance learning from home? Are they having a tough time figuring things out? Be sure to contact our JH/HS Counselor Emily McCullough! She is here to help our students AND parents through this difficult time!
Is your student having a tough time with the transition? Need help setting goals for the remainder of the semester? Be sure to contact our Social Worker Mary Sumner! She is here to help our students AND parents through this difficult time!
Technology questions? Be sure to contact our Technology Director Kim Dayhoff! She is here to help our students AND parents with all of your technology needs!
Trojan Family - as Day 1 begins, please note contact info:
Superintendent - jsample@usd456.org
Principal - twollenberg@usd456.org
Principal - bgordon@usd456.org
Technology - kdayhoff@usd456.org
Social Work - msumner@usd456.org
Counselor - emccullough@usd456.org
Trojan Family - please review the revised district information regarding the county and state stay-at-home order: https://www.mdcv.org/article/221668?org=mdcv
The agenda for the USD 456 Board of Education Meeting on April 7, 2020 has been posted: https://www.mdcv.org/o/mdcv/browse/115286
Due to recommendations from the Governor and Osage County Health, the board will meet via Zoom Meeting. Link listed on the agenda.
UPDATE! Drive-thru food service now includes breakfast! 12-12:30pm each weekday at both Quenemo and Melvern! ANY child 1-18 years old can receive FREE meals. If you, or someone you know, is having difficulty in arriving for this service, please call 785-549-3521. See you there!
High School/Junior High times for belongings pickup and device checkout are as follows...
Thursday 1-3pm.
Friday 10-11am.
If these times do not work, please contact the Melvern office at (785)-549-3313.
Thank you all for your assistance, cooperation, and patience at this time!
Elementary pickup times are below. If this time does not work, please call the school 785-759-3512
or Ms. Wollenberg at 785-640-5646.
Thursday, March 26
5th 8:30-9:30
4th 9:30-10:30
3rd 10:30-11:30
2nd 1:00-2:00
1st 2:00-3:00
Friday
Preschool & Kindergarten 8:30 - 9:30
Trojan Family - please review the latest update from USD 456 on the district's Continuous Learning Plan. Handout of property/technology will occur late this week. School work will resume on Monday, March 30. Follow the link for info: https://www.mdcv.org/article/218147?org=mdcv
Trojan Family - please follow the link for the latest update regarding the school district and its response to school closure: https://www.mdcv.org/article/214912?org=mdcv
Don't forget! Drive-thru lunch available beginning today at 12:00pm at both Quenemo and Melvern school buildings! Any child 1-18 years old can receive a FREE lunch. Child must be in the vehicle to be served. Service will end at 12:30pm sharp. Questions? Call 785-549-3521.
Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities in Kansas will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. USD 456 will still educate students and provide services. Please follow the link for details: https://www.mdcv.org/article/212940?org=mdcv
Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, every weekday during school closure, lunches will be served from 12-12:30pm via drive-through at Quenemo and Melvern. Any student can receive a lunch at any school. Students must be present in the vehicle. If you need assistance call 785-549-3521.
During ANY closure of schools in response to COVID-19, ALL PERSONS ARE RESTRICTED FROM SCHOOL PROPERTY. Only notified, select staff will be permitted on property. We are attempting to provide the most sanitary conditions possible and need cooperation from the entire community.
As of 4pm today, 3/15/2020, KSDE Commissioner Randy Watson has "strongly recommended" that Kansas school districts close for the week of March 16-20. USD 456 will follow this recommendation and will close school for this week. Further information will be shared when available.
Congratulations to Senior Koby Vanderpool for being named second team all LCL Basketball! Great work Koby!
More exciting updates to our facilities. Here is our completed bleachers and concrete pad at the football field/track, and the result of day 1 of our new softball fence. A big thank you to Coach Criqui, Coach Chloe, and their crew of parents, students, and community members for their work on the fence today. More to come!
