No school dates in September!
HS Meet the Titans this Friday! Don't forget to grab dinner! Lion's Club and our FFA will see cheeseburgers and chips for $5!
The Back to School Carnival will be held at CENTRAL SCHOOL (not the City Park) this evening (Thursday, August 29) from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The activities will take place on the soccer field and in the new gym at CENTRAL. Please enter the building by the round top gym or the new gym.
All USD 493 families with students in Pre K- 6th grade are invited to enjoy an evening of fun with bounce houses, carnival games, prizes, booths and free hot dogs.
The Lions Club will be providing a meal, along with FFA, on Friday after Meet the Titans. Cost for a cheeseburger and a bag of chips is $5. Help support both organizations with your purchase!
HS football will practice in full pads Tuesday 8/27 at 6am at Central. We will also practice after school and adjust based on temperatures. Please encourage athletes to hydrate during the day/night and bring water bottles to school/practice.
Youth Soccer Sign Up Information
Due to excessive heat the HS football team will practice at 6am at Central Monday - Thursday(8/26 - 8/29). We will be in full pads and attendance is mandatory. Players will have time to get ready for school after practice. As always we appreciate everyone's patience and support.
We had our annual youth practice with the HS players followed by our lawn chair scrimmage this morning. Thank you to everyone that came out to watch/support the players.
If you’re missing students from your Rooms account, please feel free to reach out to our Tech Support at 620-429-2246. You can also reach Ron Storey, our Technology Director at rstorey@usd493.com.
❤️💛Parents you can still complete the free and reduced lunch application by going to usd493.com click on dining and there is a link at the top of the page to complete the application. It can be completed at anytime and more than once. Even if you qualify for reduced benefits you will only pay .30 for breakfast and .40 for lunch per child. ❤️💛
7-12 Sports Picture Information
HS football practice starts Monday 8/19. A physical form must be on file with the school before you are allowed to practice. Practice starts at 3:10pm for kickers, snappers and holders and 3:20pm for whole team. We will be at Central school for practices all week. You must park in the new gym parking lot. Helmet, mouth piece, practice jersey, girdle, black shorts and cleats are what is to be worn. Get dressed before you leave for central. Unless you are part of the kicking game do not leave until after 3:10 from the HS.
7-12 Parents-please check your email this weekend. If your student took their picture on Wednesday, you should have it to review. Picture retakes and pictures for students who have not taken their picture in grades 7-12 will be WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST. Thank you!
Central Elementary is off and running! Here are a few reminders as we begin the school year:
School is in session from 7:55-2:55. Doors will not open until 7:30AM so we have staff supervision.
2nd and 3rd grade drop off and pick up will be in front of the school on Central St.
4th-6th grade drop off and pick up will be in the main gym parking lot.
We are excited for a great school year!
7-12 School Picture Information
There will be a HS Football parent meeting August 12th at 5pm in the HS gym lobby.
Save the date for our Back to School Carnival!
❤️💛Parents If you have not received a letter from the school that tells you if your children qualify for free or reduced meals, please fill out the free/reduced application online when you enroll.
If you have already enrolled you can go to the usd493 website under dining and fill it out. You only need one application per family.❤️💛
End of Summer Maxes Day 1 2024
28 Boys/8 Girls PR on Bench
7 Girls/14 Boys PR in Vertical
19 Boys/9 Girls PR in Pro Agility (5-10-5)
❤️💛Parents If you have not received a letter from the school that tells you if your children qualify for free or reduced meals, please fill out the free/reduced application online when you enroll.
If you have already enrolled you can go to the usd493 website under dining and fill it out. You only need one application per family.❤️💛