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Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force names Lincoln as award recipient
TOPEKA — The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 97 schools as recipients of the 2023 Challenge Awards based on criteria met during the 2022-23 school year. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in...
USD 428 celebrates retirees, milestone educators in Great Bend
From USD 428 Great Bend... USD 428 proudly celebrates the careers of 15 teachers and staff members who are set to retire at the close of the 2023-2024 school year with an impressive 331 cumulative years of service to the field of education. An Employee Recognition Banquet held on Wednesday,...
GBHS's Vocational Tech Club finishes third in race for state title
Electric car racing at the high school level is a little like golf in that the lowest score wins. Great Bend High School's Vocational Tech Club recently finished third in a series of three races that determined a state champion. Travis Straub, the woodworking teacher at GBHS and club sponsor, gives credit to his small team of juniors Matthew Williams and Alex Allen, and sophomore Josh Manning, who drives the car.
Ohnmacht, Panther 4x8 team claim regional championships
A regional title was out of grasp at Thursday's Class 5A meet at Great Bend High School, but the Panther boys still qualified for state in several events. Hays, Goddard, and Valley Center scored 120, 104, and 103 points, respectively, to run away with things. Goddard-Eisenhower finished a distant fourth with 48 points, and the Panthers scored 35 points for ninth.
Beckham sets school record, Lady Panthers secure fourth straight regional
The Lady Panther track and field team's run of three-straight Class 5A regional titles was in jeopardy heading into Thursday's regional on the new track at Great Bend High School. The Lady Panthers led Salina Central by just half a point heading into the final race of the evening. With no real threat from the Mustang 4x400m relay, Great Bend cruised in one of its signature events to secure the regional title with 95 points. Central scored 86.5 points for second, and Hays placed third with 81.5 points.
Great Bend USD 428 administrative offices scheduled to move
Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 and Barton County Special Services (BCSS) are pleased to announce their upcoming relocation to 1809 24th Street in Great Bend, Kansas. The move is scheduled to commence on May 20, 2024, with offices opening at the new location on Monday, June 3, 2024.
🎧Listen LIVE: Hoisington ⚾ at State Tournament
The Hoisington High School baseball team will compete in the Class 3A State Baseball Tournament on Thursday, May 23 against Sabetha in the 1st round. You can follow the game on 100.7 FM or online at khokfm.com. The game in Manhattan is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m.
Here are the new Kansas high school graduation requirements, starting in fall 2024
For the first time in two decades, Kansas high schoolers will soon have new graduation requirements. The Kansas State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve the new minimum high school graduation requirements. They will go into effect with this fall's freshman class, meaning the graduating class of 2028. Older students will still operate under the old requirements. ...
USD 428 renews ESSDACK contract, insurance for Great Bend students
Accidents can happen any time during the school day or at a school-related activity. At Monday's board of education meeting, USD 428 renewed its accident insurance for Great Bend's pre-K through 12 students. Superintendent Khris Thexton said the coverage protects students from injuries suffered in any school-related activity. "It's just...
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