Category: Education
Pike Valley students qualify for trip to DC
By Jennifer Theurer Pike Valley seventh and eighth graders are headed to Washington, D.C. in February to compete in the national Future City Finals Event.
Forslund spells her way to victory
By Jennifer Theurer Clay Center Community Middle School student Tayla Forslund recently won the CCCMS Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word “dictatorship.” The Clay
Abilene Middle School Student Leadership Program Marks 11 Years of Impact
Photo Courtesy of Abilene Schools Abilene Middle School’s Student Leadership Program is celebrating its 11th year, continuing to give students meaningful, hands-on experience in leadership,
USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson Outlines $10 Million Bond Plan at Clay Center Lions Club Meeting
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Ryan Duey and USD 379 USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson spoke to Clay Center Lions Club members during their
Laughlin Show Continues at Lee Dam Center Through January 31
Marshall County Arts Cooperative Photos Courtesy of MCAC Alex Laughlin’s January exhibition, “Cosmos and Soul,” remains on display at the Lee Dam Center for Fine
After-School Pilot Program Helps Abilene Middle School Students Explore Careers and Life Skills
Photo Courtesy of Canva A new after-school pilot program at Abilene Middle School is helping students explore career paths, build life skills, and set goals
Kansas 250 Bookshelf celebrates Kansas in 2026
By Jennifer Theurer The State Library of Kansas has launched the Kansas 250 Bookshelf to run in conjunction with America 250, celebrating the 250th anniversary
Kansas AG Launches $10 Million School Safety Grant for ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of ZeroEyes Recently, Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the launch of the Safe and Secure Firearm Program for Kansas schools.
Items Discussed During USD 379 Board Meeting on Jan. 12th
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 The meeting began with the election of officers. Jason Bergsten was voted as President with a 5-1 vote; Linda Sleichter
USD 333 to Host Parent & Teen Engagement Night
Photo Courtesy of USD 333 Concordia USD 333 will host a Parent & Teen Engagement Night on Wednesday, January 28th, at the Concordia High School,