
Back to School Edition
July 2023
We invite you to view the Back to School Newsletter for a smooth transition into the
2024-25 school year!
USD #263 Enrollment Information
If you are a returning student, please follow the link provided or find the information on our District Website.
New Student Enrollment Information
Munson Primary: 316-777-0151
Mulvane Grade School: 316-777-1981
Mulvane Middle School: 316-777-2022
Mulvane High School: 316-777-1183
Attention Incoming 7th and 11th Graders
Please double check your immunization records before you receive your physical this summer.
Incoming 7th Graders
TDAP-Booster, Meningococcal (Serogroup A,C,W,Y) and 1st Booster is required for 2023-2024 School Year.
Incoming 11th Graders
Second dose of Meningococcal (Serogroup A,C,W,Y) is required for 2023-2024 School Year.
Immunization Clinic Notice!!
Is your student in need of immunizations? If so, parents/guardians are welcome to bring their student/s to this Immunization Clinic, hosted by the Sedgwick County Health Department at Mulvane High School.
Who: All USD 263 Mulvane School District Students are Welcome. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
When: July 27, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm-5:00 pm; no appointment necessary
Where: Mulvane High School
What to Bring: Front & Back Copy of Insurance Card, Copy of Current Immunization Records
Current proof of immunization is required by the state for children to attend school. Don't wait until school starts to get your child updated on his/her immunizations as appointments will book up quickly with your doctor or health department. Take advantage of the Immunization Clinic provided by SCHD at Mulvane High School. If you are unsure of your child's current immunization status, please call your child's doctor's office. You can also refer to the cheat sheet attached below.
FIND SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST HERE
Click on the building to view grade level lists.
Munson Primary School
Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane Middle School
Mulvane High School
DISTRICT CALENDAR 2024-25
OPEN HOUSE
We can't wait to see you!
Open House for all buildings on August from
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come and go!
Free and Reduced Meals for 2023 - 2024 School Year
Enrollment for Free & Reduced meals will open on July 6th when regular class enrollment begins. If you are applying for free & reduced meals, please make sure to also fill out the Consent for Disclosure. The Consent for Disclosure allows the school district to extend benefits, such as reduced fees, to each child listed on the form that has been approved for free or reduced meals. This form may be completed online, or you may print out the form (forms are also available at each building) and return it to your child's building. If completing the form online, make sure to verify your email address as part of the electronic signature process. If you do not go to your email and verify the address as part of the process, the form is not submitted to the district. Also be sure to list each child and all programs that you want to participate in. If the child is not listed or a program box is not indicated, the benefits will not be extended for that child or program. If you require assistance in applying for benefits or the application process, please contact the District Office at: 316-777-1102, ext. 5208.
MRC - Before and After School Program
/ After school until 6:30 pm.
A one-time enrollment fee of $30.00 is required for all participants. (Applies August-August each year). KDHE paperwork completion is required prior to children attending the program. DCF and Kaw Nation will provide financial assistance.
For more information, you can call 316-777-0858 or contact Debbie Reed at: dreed@mulvanerec.com
Fees are based on enrollment, not on attendance.
AM & PM Part-time 1 - 2 days $35.00/wk, Full-time 3+ days $50.00/wk
AM Only Part-time 1 - 2 days $30.00/wk, Full-time 3+ days $40.00/wk
PM Only Part-time 1 - 2 days $30.00/wk, Full-time 3+ days $40.00/wk
Closed for Old Settler's (Aug. 25th), Labor Day (Sept. 4th)
Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 20th - 24th)
Christmas Break (Dec. 21st - Jan. 2nd)
All Day Programs ($30/ea) Oct. 13th, 19th, 20th and Jan. 3rd and 15th.
Activity Passes
Prices:
Family Pass - $100.00
Individual Pass - $50.00
Senior Citizen Pass (age 60-69) - $25.00
Golden Pass (age 70+) - Free
Child Find Clinics 2023 - 2024
Parents Are Welcome!
Facilities Steering Committee
The district invites parents and community members to participate in developing a facilities master plan through the USD 263 Facilities Steering Committee. The Steering Committee is community-led by co-chairs Steve Nichols and Jennifer Wyant. Meetings typically occur at the USD 263 District Office on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. All meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Check out our Facilities Website for more information: https://sites.google.com/usd263.org/usd263facilitiesmasterplan/home
Site Council
The purpose of the school site council is to advise the school on matters such as student learning, education programs, school improvement planning, and accreditation issues. The site council also plays an advocacy role for the school. Specifically, the Site Council meets approximately monthly during the school year on the 2nd or 4th Monday at 6 pm to:
Provide advice and counsel to the school in developing, implementing, and evaluating school performance goals and objectives.
Provide ongoing support for the students and staff of the school.
If you’re interested in serving on a site council, please contact your student's building principal.
Mulvane School District Harassment Policies
The Mulvane School Board of Education is committed to providing a positive and productive working and learning environment free from harassment. Sexual harassment, racial harassment and/or disability harassment is strictly prohibited. The Board has adopted policies to protect our students and employees. These policies can be found in the Board Policy Book located on our webpage.
Title 1 Information
In accordance with federal guidelines, this notification is provided to inform you of your right to request the following specific information concerning the school and teachers:
Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s/children’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.
Professional qualifications include:
· Whether or not the teacher has met Kansas licensing criteria of the grade levels and subject areas being taught:
· The baccalaureate degree and any other graduate certification or degree in the field of discipline of both;
· If services are provided by paraprofessionals, their qualifications:
· If the teacher is teaching under an emergency or professional waiver.
We are pleased to inform you that all teachers at Munson Primary School and Mulvane Grade School meet the above criteria. Each one is licensed for the grade levels and subject areas being taught. Each one has a baccalaureate degree and none are teaching under an emergency or provisional waiver. The paraprofessional (s), who work under the direction of the Title 1 and classroom teachers, meet required qualifications for the position. As a parent you will be contacted by the school if your child is taught by a “non-highly qualified” teacher for four continuous weeks or more.
As a parent, you have the right to request your child’s state assessment scores. You have the right to obtain the school and school district’s state report cards. This may be found here.
Mulvane USD 263 Mission Statement
The mission of the Mulvane Public Schools is to prepare all students with academic and life skills while respecting the diverse social, educational, and cultural characteristics of each individual student.
The core values of Mulvane students and staff are based on a foundation of:
Respectful, positive relationships
Safe learning environments
Competent, knowledgeable staff
Appropriate social skills and citizenship
Professionalism with integrity
Open and honest communication
Website: https://www.usd263.com/
Location: 628 East Mulvane Street, Mulvane, KS, USA
Phone: 316-777-1102
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mulvanepublicschools/
Twitter: @MulvaneSchools
Hours of Operation
MPS: 7:50 AM-3:05 PM
ECH/PREK:
AM Session: 7:45 -10:55
PM Session: 11:55 -3:05
MGS: 8:05 AM- 3:20 PM
MMS: 7:55 AM-3:10 PM
MHS: 7:45 AM- 3:00 PM
Wednesday Late Start Hours
MPS: 8:50 AM-3:05 PM
ECH/PREK: No School on Wednesday
MGS: 9:05 AM- 3:20 PM
MMS: 8:55 AM-3:10 PM
MHS: 8:45 AM- 3:00 PM
District Office Hours
7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Administration and Directors
Munson Primary - 777-0151
Renee Sweetwood, Principal
Grade School - 777-1981
Erica Mize, Principal
Middle School - 777-2022
Colin Cathey, Principal
Heather Parrott, Dean of Instruction & Students
High School - 777-1183
Jeromy Swearingen, Principal
David Fennewald, District Athletic Dir./Asst. Prin.
Chantel Johnson, Asst. Principal/Activities Dir.
Mulvane Public Schools 777-1102
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Jay Ensley
Asst. Superintendent of Educ. Serv./Dir. of Special Education
Trista Cuthbertson
Director of Operations
Brad Canfield
Director of Finance
Carolyn Young
Asst. Dir. of Special Educ.
Casey Lucas
Dir. of Spec. Services & Communications
Glenda Cowell
Technology Director
Thomas Schmitz
Food Service/HVAC Director
777-3003
Richard Hampton
School Board Members
Stacy Gear, Vice President
Destiny Myers
Fred Heersche
Jeff Ellis
Chris Heersche
Crystal Smith
Board of Education meetings are
held at the Mulvane
District Office at
7:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th
Monday of each month.