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
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.
📞 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! 🔴🔵
☕ 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
📣 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.
Wabaunsee USD 329 is excited to officially launch our Livestock Donation Program!
The concept is simple—and it has the potential to be a true win-win for our ranchers, our schools, and our community.
Area producers can donate eligible livestock directly to USD 329. Depending on the animal and the producer’s individual tax situation, that donation may provide a meaningful federal tax benefit. Meanwhile, USD 329 coordinates inspected processing and brings that locally produced beef back into our school kitchens.
That means a potential tax benefit for the rancher, quality local beef for Charger students at a reasonable cost, and more of our food-service dollars staying right here in our local economy.
We have also developed rancher-focused guides to help producers understand the program and have an informed conversation with their own tax professional.
Local cattle. Inspected processing. Local students.
If you are a producer who may be interested, please contact Dr. Troy Pitsch, Superintendent of Wabaunsee USD 329, directly at tpitsch@usd329.org or 785-765-3394. I’d be glad to visit with you about how the program works.
That’s the Charger Nation!
⚠️ **GAME TIME CHANGES — 7:30 PM STARTS**
Due to the continued heat and the potential risk to our student-athletes, officials, coaches, families, and fans, we are moving the start times for both of our upcoming football contests.
**WJHS vs. Council Grove — Tonight, September 3 — 7:30 PM**
**WHS Varsity — Friday, September 4 — 7:30 PM**
These are not decisions we make lightly, but when conditions raise concerns about the health and safety of our kids and everyone involved in putting on these events, we will always err on the side of protecting people. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding. Please help us spread the word about the updated start times.
**Take care of our kids. Take care of each other. Go Chargers!**
