Clean sweep tonight at Osage City with JH 🏐 going 4-0 and 🏈 winning 30-6
10 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
2026 Homecoming Candidates Announced Front: Kalvin Lynch, Adalynn Miller, Grace Zeller, Talen Orton, Edan Perrin, Sawyer Ibarra Back: Corbin Russell, Tyler Poovey Homecoming Details- https://www.usd329.com/article/3122083
10 days ago, Amy Cassell
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Charger Nation!

We’re excited to welcome Allen Meat Processing, Alta Vista Meat Co., Diamond A Meat Processing, and Bowser Meat Processing as partners in USD 329’s Livestock Donation Program.

One of our goals was to create processing options in every direction for area ranchers. That matters because many processors are booked weeks—or even a month or two—out. By building a broader network of trusted local partners, ranchers have a much better chance of finding an available processor when an unexpected or time-sensitive situation comes up. It gives donors more flexibility, supports local businesses, and helps us keep high-quality local beef moving into meals for our students. Local cattle. Local processors. Local kids.

Charger Nation working together.

10 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
Charger Strong
We had a great conversation in McFarland last night, and we’re keeping the opportunities coming!

There are several more chances to learn about the USD 329 bond proposal, review the plans and renderings, ask questions, and talk directly with district leadership before Election Day. USD 329 has emphasized providing project details and opportunities for community questions throughout the bond-information process.

We’ve also added two informal Bond Talk Over Coffee opportunities at Mel’s in Alma.

☕ Come when you can.
📋 Review the information.
❓ Ask what you want.
👂 Or simply listen to the conversation.

Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you at one of the remaining sessions!

🔴🔵 Charger Nation
10 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
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Thanks to recent changes in federal school nutrition requirements, schools now have more flexibility in the types of milk we can offer students!!! This year, USD 329 is using that flexibility to expand our milk choices, including whole milk, as well as chocolate and strawberry options that meet USDA nutrition standards.

10 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
Charger Strong

Issue 4 of "The Charger" https://aptg.co/CS8Z5V
* WJH Fall Sports Preview

10 days ago, Amy Cassell
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📞 DISTRICT PHONE UPDATE

Because apparently today needed one more plot twist…

We are currently experiencing an issue with our district phone system that is preventing outside calls from coming into our buildings. We are still able to make outgoing calls.

WTC has been notified and is actively working on the issue, and we are awaiting a solution.

We wanted to let families know right away so no one becomes frustrated if you try to call a school or district office and cannot get through. This issue comes on the heels of this morning’s power outage, but school operations are continuing normally at this time.

We will send another update as soon as incoming phone service has been restored.

Thank you for your patience — it has certainly been an eventful day in Charger Nation! 🔴🔵

11 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent

☕ BOND TALK OVER COFFEE WITH DR. TROY PITSCH

Have questions about the USD 329 bond proposal? Dr. Troy Pitsch, Superintendent of USD 329, will be at Mel’s in Alma on Tuesday, September 22, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. for an informal Bond Talk Over Coffee. A couple of USD 329 Board of Education members will also join us, giving community members another opportunity to meet directly with district leadership about the proposal.

No presentation and no podium. Come when you can, grab a cup of coffee, look through the project plans and renderings, review the estimated tax information, and ask the questions that matter to you. Stay for five minutes or stay for the entire hour. You are also more than welcome to simply listen to the conversation. This is about making information available and giving our community another comfortable setting to learn more about what is being proposed before Election Day. We’ll hold a second Coffee Chat on Tuesday, October 27, from 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Come when you can. Ask what you want. Stay as long as you like.
☕ Bond Talk Over Coffee
📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Mel’s in Alma
👥 Dr. Troy Pitsch, Superintendent, with members of the USD 329 Board of Education
Get the facts. Ask the questions.

🔴🔵 Charger Nation

11 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
Charger Strong
UPDATE: Power Has Been Restored Good news, Charger Nation! Power has been restored across the district, and we are back to a normal school day. I want to sincerely thank our parents, students, staff, and transportation team for the patience and flexibility you showed this morning. With buses already on the road and students arriving when the outage occurred, everyone adjusted quickly and did exactly what we needed to do to keep our students safe and cared for. Our students and staff did a great job, and we appreciate our families working with us while we managed an unusual start to the day. All is well, school is operating normally, and we are moving forward with our day. Thank you, Charger Nation!
11 days ago, Jeanne Parry
USD 329 is currently experiencing a district-wide power outage. At this time, school WILL remain in session and we are not calling a delay. Because buses are already on routes and students are currently being transported to school, we will continue with our normal arrival this morning. Families may choose either option: • Send your children to school as normally scheduled. We will take care of them and make the best of the situation while we wait for power to be restored. • If you prefer to keep your children home until power is restored, they will not be counted absent during this period. We will continue monitoring the outage closely. If power has not been restored within the next hour or two, we will reassess whether we can reasonably continue the school day and communicate immediately with families if plans need to change. Thank you for your patience and flexibility this morning. We have students already on their way, and our staff will be ready to receive and care for them. School is open — but families who prefer to wait for power to return may do so without an attendance penalty. — Dr. Troy Pitsch Superintendent, USD 329
11 days ago, Jeanne Parry
HS🏐 tonight vs West Franklin: JV and V both split, going 1-1
12 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar

📣 ADDITIONAL ALMA BOND COMMUNITY SESSION ADDED!

We know Wednesday, September 23, is a busy evening in Alma, with Homecoming festivities taking place at the same time as our scheduled Bond Community Session. We don’t want our families and community members to have to choose between supporting our students and participating in this important community conversation.
So, we’re adding another opportunity. Our September 23 session will continue as scheduled from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the WHS Commons, and we have added a second Alma session:

🔵 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 WHS Commons


Both sessions will provide the same opportunity to review the bond plans and renderings, learn about the proposed projects and estimated tax impact, ask questions, and have an open conversation. Enjoy Homecoming. Support our students. We’ll be back on October 7, so you don’t have to choose.
Charger Nation | Get the facts. See the plans. Ask questions.

12 days ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
Charger Strong
JH🏐 home tri tonight: B team goes 1-1 while A team went 2-0
13 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
The 5th youth entrepreneurship showcase is open for businesses to register (ages 6-16). Only 55 businesses can be accepted, so sign up early. Save the date to shop.
14 days ago, Amy Cassell
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Varsity 🏈 falls at home to Olpe 35-14
15 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
JH 🏐 came up short against West Franklin while 🏈 won 36-0
17 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
Issue 3 of "The Charger" https://aptg.co/YD-YSy
* WHS Fall Sports Preview
* Homecoming 2026 Details
17 days ago, Amy Cassell
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JV🏐 faced tough competition in home tournament today; HS girls cross country was 5th & both JH teams placed 1st at the Silver Lake meet today; Cair Paravel/Wabaunsee soccer defeated Atchison 8-3
22 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
Varsity 🏈 opens the season with a big 45-3 win at home against West Franklin!
22 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar
JH results from last night vs Council Grove: (Volleyball) A team went 0-2 while B/C team went 2-0 and football light up the board, winning 54-0
23 days ago, Jeron Weisshaar