Enrollment packets were mailed out today. Please note that these were prepared prior to the fire at the elementary building. Enrollment will be held at the high school on August 4th from 8:00-6:00 and on August 5th from 8:00-4:00. The USD 387 Foundation is purchasing school supplies for all students grades Pre-K-12, so there have not been school supply lists distributed. There will be a $20 technology fee per student that can be paid at the time of enrollment.
*Employment Opportunity--Please Share!*
ANW Special Education Coop is looking for individuals to work as a classroom paraprofessional in Erie, Marmaton Valley (Moran), Iola, Humboldt, Yates Center, Altoona-Midway, Chanute and Crest school districts. Wages start at $10.00/hour. High school diploma or GED is required. To apply online, go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScntxJt09zce1ljZLC-LICX5L2zciM0zaz5O207otstMPVcOg/viewform
P-EBT Benefit emails have gone out.
You should have received an email if you/your student:
1) Was attending USD 387 at the end of the school year
2) Filled out a Free/Reduced Lunch Application last year and were approved
3) Do not currently receive EBT Benefits (they would have been automatically applied to your card if you do.)
If you did not receive an email and believe you should have, please email Diane Cook at dcook@usd387.org
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
There will be a meeting for all patrons on Thursday, July 29 @ 7:00 in the high school gymnasium to meet the new interim superintendent and for a general update on the upcoming school year. We hope to see you there!
As the 2021-2022 school year approaches, USD #387 would like to share with you the arrangements that have been made for the elementary students. All Pre-K-5th grade students will attend school at Altoona-Midway Middle/High school. Elementary students will be in the East/West hallway, while the middle/high school students will mainly be in the North/South hallway. We are working on finalizing transportation plans, and enrollment packets will be mailed out this week. Thank you all for being patient and understanding while plans were being finalized.
We are looking to identify the Altoona High School Boys Basketball Team that was District Champion in 1928. If you can offer any information it would certainly be appreciated.
We are looking to identify the Altoona High School Boys Basketball Team that was District Champions in 1928. Please let us know if can identify any members of the team. (1 of 2)
From now until August 15th, Kansas students and families can visit museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more for free under a new program called Sunflower Summer! Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis--so be sure to download the app today and get your summer adventure started! Use the following link for more information: https://www.sunflowersummer.org/
AMES students have been learning about the ocean in our summer academy. A few activities the students have been able to enjoy are science lessons with Mrs. Weilert and sports camps with Mr. Huffman. They have also been able to experience several field trips, including watching the movie Luca, traveling to Jenk's Aquarium in Oklahoma, and visiting the Steamboat Arabia in Kansas City. #SummerAcademy2021 #JustKeepSwimming
July’s BOE meeting will be held in the high school cafeteria on Monday, July 12 @ 7:00. The agenda is posted below.
July summer food menu!
These girls represented us so well today in the Altoona Days parade! Come see them at the concession stand at the Altoona park today as they work to raise money for their squad. #GoJets
Events for the week of June 28 :
Week two of AMES Summer Academy begins tomorrow. 6/28/21. Call 620-537-7721 for details. It is not too late to get your student enrolled in the Academy.
This week is summer buffer week for ms/hs students. No students are allowed in the gym or the weight room until July 5.
Free summer meals continues this week for any child 1-18. Breakfast begins at 7:45 and lunch is at noon. Transportation provided from Altoona & Buffalo.
This is to inform you that the HS VB position has been filled. Thanks to all that were interested. We are still looking for the other positions listed earlier.
USD 387 is in need of a Head HS VB Coach, Head MS Girls and Boys basketball coach and Assistant HS Softball Coach. If interested, please e-mail jalmond@usd387.org. Positions are open until filled.
Please see attached for information regarding summer academy. https://5il.co/u0s5
Reminder: Week of June 14 - 18
Sports camp continue this week. MS & HS FB begins at 8:30 and ends at 11:30. MS Girls, MS Boys & HS Girls basketball camp is 12:45-3:45. Both times allow all students to eat breakfast & lunch.
The regularly scheduled monthly board meeting will be held on Monday, June 14th @ 6:00 instead of 7:00, and will be located in the high school library.
The AMHS Volleyball camp will be moved to the afternoon session beginning tomorrow, June 8. The camp will coincide with the AMMS volleyball camp. (12:45-3:45)
Change in Sports Camp schedule. High School Boys Basketball Camp will be moved up one week to June 21st-25th. 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM