The USD 308 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum Street. The board will begin its meeting at 5:00 p.m. for a Lil’ Hawks Head Start & Cyber Security Training. The regular meeting will follow at 6:00 p.m.
The agenda is available at www.usd308.com/boe
Recordatorio de la reunión del BOE
La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado 308 celebrará su reunión ordinaria a las 18:00 h del lunes 23 de febrero en el Centro de Administración del Distrito Escolar Unificado 308, ubicado en 1520 N Plum Street. La junta comenzará su reunión a las 17:00 h para una capacitación de Lil' Hawks Head Start y Ciberseguridad. La reunión ordinaria se realizará a continuación a las 18:00 h.
La agenda está disponible en www.usd308.com/boe
From balancing varsity soccer, IB Health Sciences and leadership in HOSA, Giselle has demonstrated grit, determination and heart. Out of more than 700 applicants statewide, only 50 students were selected for this prestigious award. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, books and more — opening doors as she pursues a nursing degree at Fort Hays State University. We are incredibly proud of Giselle and can’t wait to see the impact she will make in the health care field!
Read the full article here: www.usd308.com/article/2720245
Luke Berblinger Named New Head Salthawk Football Coach
HUTCHINSON, KS- Luke Berblinger, a Hutchinson native and Buhler High School graduate, has been named the new coach of Hutchinson High School Football.
Berblinger starred at Buhler High School, where he helped lead the Crusaders to a State Football Championship in 2013. At Emporia State University, Berblinger competed as a slotback from 2014–2017 while earning his bachelor’s degree in Health & Human Performance in 2018.
Following his playing career, Berblinger quickly transitioned into coaching, serving as a student assistant slotbacks and strength and conditioning coach at Emporia State from 2017–18, then as a graduate assistant in 2019.
Berblinger spent the last seven seasons on the coaching staff at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) under Head Coach Tom Matukewicz, holding a variety of roles including offensive quality control, video coordinator, running backs coach, tight ends coach, and special teams coordinator.
During that period, Southeast Missouri State football was part of a stretch of sustained success, highlighted by three Ohio Valley Conference championships (2019, 2022, 2024), a peak national ranking of No. 6 in October 2024, and the program’s receipt of the 2024–25 Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner’s Cup for overall athletic excellence.
Berblinger and his wife, Baylee—a Hutchinson High School graduate—have a daughter, Lucy, and are excited to raise their family in the community that helped shape who they are today.
Photo Credit: SEMO
For interviews and media inquiries:
Stacy Goss
USD 308 Director of Communications
info@usd308.com
620-665-4048
The USD 308 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum Street.
The agenda is available at www.usd308.com/boe
Myka Thompson - Butler Community College - Volleyball
Jeremyah Gaitho-Karanu - Lincoln University - Football
Jaden Durant - Seward County Community College - Softball
Stephanie Jenkins - Missouri Valley College - Dance Team
Kylan Mendoza - Sterling College - Football
Jenna Giles - Friends University - Cheer Team
Tramel Walker - Southern Nazarene University - Football
Follow the link for the full article and additional photos : www.usd308.com/article/2682336
The USD 308 Board of Education will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum Street.
The agenda is available at www.usd308.com/boe
Hutchinson Public Schools is one of only three school districts in Kansas to be
recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and the Kansas State
Board of Education for achieving a Silver Star for excellence in preparing students for
kindergarten. This honor highlights USD 308’s commitment to early childhood education
and its strong partnerships with families and the community.
The Kansas State Department of Education emphasizes that a child’s path to lifelong
success begins well before kindergarten. Early learning experiences and strong
community partnerships play a vital role in preparing children for school and life.
Through its Kansans Can Star Recognition program, KSDE honors districts and
communities that provide high-quality, inclusive early childhood opportunities for young
children and their families. The goal is to ensure every child enters kindergarten at age
five socially, emotionally, and academically ready to learn and succeed.
Hutchinson Public Schools also received recognition in two additional areas. One for
their outcomes in individual plans of study (Bronze Star), providing opportunities for
students to experience connected learning which develops academic knowledge and
technical and employability skills. The other in social-emotional growth (Copper Star).,
promoting character competencies for life-long learning and success in life.
The Star Recognition Program celebrates Kansas school districts and systems for their
outstanding achievements in key areas that reflect success across the state’s education
system. The program highlights excellence, using both quantitative and qualitative
measures to showcase districts’ accomplishments and areas of strength. Districts can
receive gold, silver, bronze or copper stars.
Homecoming Early Release Reminder & Parade Parking Update
Parents & Guardians- Don't forget that all schools dismiss one hour early tomorrow, Friday, 9/26. Boys & Girls Club, Trinity Treasures, and Hadley DayCare will be picking up students for the early dismissal. Durham bus will also be busing students home as usual with the early release.
If you are planning to attend the Homecoming Parade and/or football game- The Cosmosphere parking lots will not be available for parking. Please use other parking lots as indicated on the accompanying map.
For more information please visit www.usd308.com/hoco
In-person enrollment is happening at each school building until 7:00 PM.
You only need to visit one building to complete enrollment for all children in your family.
Enroll online anytime at www.usd308.com/enroll
