Dear Parents, Patrons and Staff;
The new school year is off to a great start thanks to the positive attitude of everyone involved in the process. Let’s all stay focused on doing what is right and best for students.
All school districts across the State of Kansas are required to have a Safe Return to School Plan posted on the District Website. The plan for USD 434 can be found on the district home page. Click here for the Safe Return to School We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to review the plan. COVID 19, various forms of the flu and other childhood illnesses affect all of us during the school year. Our goal is to always do everything we can to keep our students, staff, and visitors as safe, healthy, and productive as possible.
Fall sports and activity practices are under way and competition begins this week or next. This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the activities and support our Chargers.
Congratulations and Shout Outs:
Shout out to all new employees to Santa Fe Trail. You are all transitioning well, and we thank you for committing your work to our district.
Shout out to school administrators for all your hard work preparing and prepping for a fantastic school year. The amount of time and hours you put into this job is tremendous and does not go unnoticed. Thanks for your dedication and leadership to students, staff, and families.
Shout out to all returning Santa Fe Trail Teachers. The school year is off and running and the building climate feels awesome. You are the heart of this district, and we appreciate all that you do for our students! Welcome back!
~Faith Flory
Thank you OAC Staff for an amazing collaboration meeting to set building goals and design action steps! Your hard work is appreciated!
At OAC we have all worked together as a team to ensure success for our students! Every adult has played a vital role in helping a child this week at school. Thank you so much for making the first full week a huge success!
~Lorle Bolt
A huge SFTJH welcome to Dodie Greenfield, our school nurse. Dodie has been incredibly vigilant in proper distribution of medications to our students. We are so happy to have her join our team!
Garrett Staten has established an outstanding learning experience for our students in his weights classes. Our SFTJH family is so very fortunate to provide this opportunity to our students.
Our Chargers came to school this new year with positive attitudes and growth mindsets. They are ready and eager to learn. We love it!
~Jodi Testa
A big thank you to the coaches and sponsors who traveled to Anderson County last night to represent their activity for Santa Fe Trail to the rest of the Pioneer League.
I would like welcome Nancy McClinton. She has joined the custodial staff of the high school.
Thank you to Sheree Combes. She has a been a great addition to the high school office staff.
Thank you to Melissa Strother and Tosha Smith. Their work in student services has been amazing.
Thank you to the student body of SFTHS. We have had a great start to the school year.
They are a big factor for this.
~Patrick Graham and Regan Erickson
Shout out to Lorle Bolt for always being encouraging and a great motivator to us all at OAC!
Shout out to Erin Metsker for always being there to help out when needed and to offer advice!
Shout out to Carrie Mugridge for stopping in to visit my classroom and thank you for the encouraging note you left for me!
~Emily Morris
Quote for the Week
“Genius? Nothing! Sticking to it is the genius! . . . I've failed my way to success.”
~Thomas Edison
Have a Great Week
Jim Lentz
Superintendent
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