Good afternoon, Charger Family,
At USD 329, student safety remains our highest priority. Last evening, a concerning message sent to a student at WJHS was brought to our attention. We responded immediately, contacting law enforcement and coordinating closely with our School Resource Officer to assess any potential threat thoroughly.
After careful investigation, it was determined that no active threat exists. We will continue prioritizing the safety and well-being of all students and staff. Thank you for your support and trust as we work together to maintain a secure school environment for our community.
JH Basketball at Lyndon, 11/7: click for info - https://5il.co/30b2k
State Cross Country at Wamego, 11/2: click for info - https://5il.co/30aj4
Due to the forecast, JH girls basketball in Paxico will be done at 5 pm & the activity bus will leave there at that time. JH boys basketball, high school cross country & football in Alma will be done at 5:15 & the activity bus will leave from the high school at that time.
WHS Boys Basketball Store is Open for Apparel.
https://www.usd329.com/page/charger-ink
Orders due November 20th by 3:00 pm
USD 329 Community Weight Room memberships are up for renewal. Current memberships will expire Friday, 11/8 @ 3:30 pm. At that time, ALL cards will be deactivated IF not renewed. Call the WHS office with questions - 785-765-3315 or stop by to pay your renewal of $70.
WHS students helped serve their community today (literally) at the Alma Community Open Door. Both the community members and the high school students enjoy this monthly opportunity.
As part of our ongoing strategic planning, we recently held community listening sessions in partnership with the Kansas School Boards Resource Center (KSBRC). These sessions provided valuable insights into our district’s core values, student readiness goals, and college and career preparation priorities.
To ensure everyone has a chance to participate, we invite those who couldn’t attend in person to share their feedback through the link below. Your input is essential in helping shape our district’s future and identifying the goals that will best support our students.
Please take a few moments to offer your thoughts, ideas, and priorities. Thank you for helping us create a vibrant, student-centered plan for success.
https://us2.list-manage.com/survey?u=b921be7a305adf2f4f3929072&id=998bae5dd2&attribution=false
Update: Phone Service Restored
We’re pleased to inform you that our phone lines have been restored and are back to normal operations. Thank you for being so patient while we resolved the issue. As usual, please get in touch with us by phone if you need any assistance.
HS Varsity FB at Rossville (Rd 1 Playoff), 11/1: click for info - https://5il.co/2ztmc
Charger Families,
USD 329 is experiencing a disruption in our phone services, and our phone lines are temporarily down. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working with our provider to restore service immediately. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us via email or your child's teacher’s communication platform if you need assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
An add on with photos for regional cross country results. State shirt orders are due Monday at noon. https://charger-ink.printavo.com/merch/state-cross-country---2024/
Girls cross country team is headed to state (Payton 1, Adalynn 5, Lilly 12, Isabelle 22, Brianna 34) along with Rhett (11th) qualifying as an individual for the boys. Good luck next week in Wamego.
KSHSAA football playoff brackets are posted. Chargers will be at Rossville Friday Nov 1 at 7 pm. Complete bracket at https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Football/1A.cfm?Activity=1.
Regional cross country live results available at https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/644102-southeast-of-saline-regional-results-2024/info
WHS Girls Basketball Apparel - due Nov 20th.
WJH Orders are due Friday by 3:00.
https://www.usd329.com/page/charger-ink
WHS students and families, the FAFSA presentation will be at 6:00pm in the WHS Commons. This event was previously scheduled to be in the WHS Library but has been moved to the Commons to accommodate another event happening in the library. This presentation will be geared primarily toward seniors and the families of senior students, but all high school students/families are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Maple Hill Trunk or Treat Event October 27th, flier attached.
I’ve had some community members ask questions about the Listening Sessions. Here’s what you can expect:
Community Values: What are the top three values that should guide the future of our schools?
Student Readiness: What should students be able to know & do at each stage—from elementary to high school?
Career & College Prep: What key skills should our students have by graduation, and what should we focus on in the next five years?
There’s no need to worry about complicated discussions or fancy terms—we’re looking for your genuine, honest input. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, community member, or simply care about our schools, your voice is important. We look forward to seeing you there!
Charger Nation!
We invite you to attend one of our two remaining Listening Sessions as part of our district’s Strategic Planning for the future. Tonight’s session will be held at the Maple Hill Senior Center starting at 7 PM, and our final in-person session will take place this Thursday at 7 PM in the WHS library.
You don’t need to live in the immediate area to attend—sessions were scheduled across the district for your convenience, so you can choose one that best fits your schedule and location. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there!