May 20 - From the Superintendent

Hello, USD 231 Patrons and Employees.

As we approach the end of another school year, I write to reflect on our shared accomplishments and extend my gratitude for your continued support and partnership in your children's education.

This year has been filled with significant milestones and achievements, and there were way too many to list here, so for a refresher, check out all the 'Examples of Excellence' newsletters from the past 10 months HERE. In summary, our students have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and dedication​ in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. I am incredibly proud of their hard work and the progress they have made.

Our employees have provided nurturing and stimulating learning environments. Their commitment to our students, their peers, and our community is beyond remarkable. I appreciate all of our employees for their efforts.

I also want to acknowledge the invaluable role you, as parents and guardians, have played in supporting your children’s education. Your involvement, whether through assisting with homework, volunteering for school events, or getting them to and from school every morning, has been crucial to our students' success. We are grateful for your collaboration and encouragement throughout the year.

As we close this school year, please be reminded to visit our school district website and social media channels for updates and information over the summer. We will continue to share important announcements and resources to help keep your children engaged and prepared for SY 24-25.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message. Have a great week!!!

Sincerely,

Brian

#Forwardas23ONE #WeAreUSD231

P.S. - Please follow me on Facebook (@usd231superintendent) and Twitter (@usd231supe) for more frequent updates!

The Gardner Edgerton School Board is engaged in a pivotal journey in our district's bond planning process, with the goal of seeking approval for a Bond measure in January 2025.

For the latest Bond Planning process news, click HERE.

Do you know anyone looking for a great job with the school district? Do they like to work outside and are unafraid to get their hands dirty? Our Grounds crew has an immediate opening and the job description is here - Grounds Crew Job Description.

Grounds crew members work 260 days per year (12 months) 40-hour weeks (4-10's in June and July with every Friday off).

Eligible for all benefits, including health/dental insurance, PTO with Vacation and Holiday pay.

Starting wage is based on experience ranging from $17-22/hour

Click HERE to apply.

Please contact Mark Meyer, Executive Director of Human Resources, with any questions at (913) 856-2019.

Board Briefs are provided as a service to our community in order to quickly learn what transpired during the most recent Board of Education Meeting.

These summary documents can be found HERE.

We are looking for caring volunteers to engage with students at our elementary schools. Come make an impact in the lives of children in our community!

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Before/ after school activities Classroom helper
• Student tutor Library assistant
• Breakfast/lunch buddy Bus greeter
• Watch DOGS Dad Lunch room helper
• Classroom helper
  
• Library assistant
• Bus greeter
• Lunch room helper

To learn more, click HERE.

The newest edition of our "Week-at-a-Glance" document is now available!

We encourage you to bookmark this PAGE, as it will always host the most recent version.

If you feel like we've missed an event or found an inaccuracy, don't hesitate to let us know.

One of the priorities of the USD 231 Community Relations Department is sharing our stories!

If you have student or staff awards, accomplishments, interesting story ideas to share, or fantastic programs to highlight, please submit them via this FORM.

Additionally, we hope you will keep Community Relations and district leadership informed about upcoming events. To do so, please be sure to fill out this FORM in order to:

• Let Community Relations know about potential story ideas and consider the event for coverage on the district website, social media channels, and potentially through local media.
• Invite the Superintendent, Superintendent’s Leadership Team, or Board of Education to an event.

Thank you!!!

To view events occurring at the district-level, please click the image on the right/above. To view school-specific calendars, please visit each building's respective website.

As a district parent, guardian, alumni or community member, you will receive A Message from Gardner Edgerton USD 231, our email newsletter with updates, celebrations and upcoming events, in your inbox.

Please be sure to follow USD 231 Schools on social media to keep up with all the great accomplishments happening across our district!