Neodesha High School
Oct. 7-12
Parent Teacher Conferences
Fall conferences will be held this Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 PM in the south gym of the high school. We hope to see everyone there!
No School
There will be no school for students in USD 461 on Friday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct. 14.
Thursday's Sporting Events
In a unique evening, NMS/NHS will be hosting middle school volleyball and football vs. Eureka on Thursday with both events starting at 4:30 PM. The early start for middle school football is because the high school football team is hosting Parsons with kickoff set for 7:00. The high school game was changed from it's traditional Friday time due to a shortage of football officials across the state. We will do our best to ensure that the high school game kicks off as close to 7:00 as possible. Go Streaks!
Flu Shots Oct. 15
Forms for flu shot will be available next week at the front office for staff and students to pick up. they are due back on October 8th
Flu shots will be October 15th and make-up day will be October 22nd (calendar is wrong, NOT on the 17th)
Promise Pals
Our North Lawn Promise Pals are matched! We have 68 college students matched with our 4-6th graders! There is nothing better than seeing the next generation of Bluestreaks cheer on our college students!
Community Service Opportunities
To take advantage of this and other community service opportunities, contact Rebekah Peitz in the Promise Office.
Calling all models! Students will have the opportunity to practice their modeling skills at a partnership event between the Flea Market and the Neodesha Arts Assocation! We are looking for gals and guys so if you're interested in helping, please let Rebekah know! The show will be September 29th at 2pm! Models will need to arrive about 30 mins before!
Senior Capstone Information
Promise Scholarship Information
Welcome back! We are excited to kick off the 2024 Fall semester! It is a BIG year for the Neodesha Promise! November 2024, marks 5 YEARS of the Neodesha Promise Scholarship Program. In the past 5 years, we have had 148 students receive the Promise Scholarship and sent over $775,000 in scholarship funds, We are planning an anniversary event in November and look forward to celebrating with all of you! Please be sure to follow the Neodesha Promise on Instagram and Facebook for more details!
2025 Promise Application requirements:
2.5 GPA or higher (9th-12th grade)
50 community service hours
Students will turn their community service hour forms into the Promise office
Students receiving 100+ community service hours will qualify for an additional 5%
Community service opportunities:
Community service form:
ACT requirement of 21 for students planning to attend a four university
There is no ACT requirement for students planning to attend a community college or Technical school
Needing help prepping for the next ACT? Check out the upcoming ACT Class below!
Important dates:
October 1st Promise Application opens for 2025 applicants
March 1st Promise Application closes for 2025 applicants
I am so excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year!
Rebekah Peitz
Neodesha Promise Administrator/College Academic Coach
620.440.0176
NHS Lunch Menu for October
This Week's Schedule
Monday, October 7
6:00 PM JV Football vs. Fredonia (MOVED TO 10/21)
6:00 PM C VB vs. Fredonia
Tuesday, October 8
8 Period Day
Josten's Rep to Meet with Seniors (Graduation) and Sophomores (Rings)
4:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
4:00 PM MS Cross Country @ Pitt
5:00 PM HS Volleyball @ Caney
Wednesday, October 9
Late Start: School starts at 8:45 AM
Block Day
4:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conferences
6:00 PM Senior Financial Aid Night in Auditorium
Thursday, October 10
Block Day
End of First Quarter
4:00 PM MS/HS Cross County @ Indy
4:30 PM Home MS Volleyball vs. Eureka
4:30 PM Home MS Football vs. Eureka
7:00 PM Home HS Football vs. Parsons
Saturday, October 12
Medication Reminder
A reminder to students and parents that students are not allowed to carry medication (prescription or over the counter). ALL medication must be checked in with school nurse and a medication form must be signed by parent/guardian in order for the nurse to administer proper medication.
KSDE Kansas Horizon Award Nominees for USD 461 Neodesha Schools:
Trenton Lowry - Elementary Band
Aaron Mosher - High School Math
The Horizon Award nomination is available to any novice teacher meeting the following requirements:
1. Nominee will have successfully completed his or her first year of teaching in a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 Kansas school accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education.
2. Nominee will be a full-time classroom teacher.
3. Nominee will be responsible for the assessment of students, assignment of grades, preparation of lesson plans, parent-teacher conferences, discipline, attendance, and other daily educational tasks.
4. Nominee will have performed in a way that distinguishes him or her from other novice teachers.
5. Nominee will be selected by the school district superintendent and building principal.
The Kansas Horizon Award Program is a regional competition. The regions correspond to the state's four U.S. congressional districts. The Kansas State Department of Education will appoint a regional selection committees responsible for reviewing the nomination forms and selecting up to four elementary classroom teachers and four secondary classroom teachers per region for a possible total of 32 teachers.
Congratulations Mr. Lowry and Mr. Mosher!
Neodesha Educational Foundation (NEF)
We are a non-profit organization that works in conjunction with Neodesha Public Schools, USD 461. This organization was established in 1995 by then Superintendent of schools, High School Principal, and various community members. The organization was established with bylaws and a governing board for the purpose of exposing Neodesha High School students with on the job training in the construction industry. Each year students have the opportunity to be enrolled in a building trades class at Neodesha High School. This class partners with the NEF to preform construction tasks within the community of Neodesha. Since the inception of the organization these students have built over 20 houses from the ground up. They have also completed remodeling projects for the school, local churches, businesses, and community members. The projects completed by the NEF have added value to our community along with providing our community with much needed housing options
• Programs: Housing projects, Student Assistance Program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Phoenix Project
• Fundraising Opportunities: Engraved Granite Tiles, School Supply Drive with UMC, General Donations
• Board Members: Juanita Erickson, Nathan West, Drew Johnson, Jackie Chandler, Kim Petrulis, and Rebekah Peitz
Contact us at www.neodesha.k12.ks.us; Phone- 620-325-3015
Nathan West (President)