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Seniors - it's that time! Please plan to pick up your cap and gown on Wednesday, May 14th at 2:30. Our hope is to get a class of 2025 picture with you all. If you have any questions or need to make alternative arrangements, please reach out to our office at 620-615-4950.

🎓 You're Invited! Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025 at Midtown’s Graduation Ceremony! 📅 Date: May 16th 🕕 Time: 6:30pm 📍 Location: Performing Arts Center at Hutchinson High School Help us honor our graduates and all they’ve accomplished—you won’t want to miss!

Dear Salthawk Community, Please join us for the first ever Community Resource Fair on Thursday, sponsored by 308 Special Education Department, on April 10 at the Salthawk Activity Complex (SAC) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This event is family friendly, has a come-and-go style, is open to the public, and will be packed full of good information from vendors relevant to all parents and guardians in USD 308. View the flier here: https://5il.co/3cntf. View the map of vendors here: https://5il.co/3cntg

Reminder! Senior meeting tonight for all seniors and their parents/guardians. See the details below: 📅 Date: March 10th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Midtown at Ave A Please call the front office at 620-615-4950 with any questions you may have.

Attn: Senior Parents & Guardians It’s hard to believe, but graduation is just around the corner! We invite you to join us for an important informational meeting about Midtown’s graduation. 📅 Date: March 10th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Midtown at Ave A This meeting will cover essential details about the graduation ceremony, so we encourage all senior parents and guardians to attend. If you have any questions, please contact our front office at 620-615-4950. We look forward to seeing you there!

Today is the last day for USD 308 Employee of the year nominations! Have you nominated your favorite Salthawk staff member yet? www.usd308.com/eoy We believe our staff bring valuable assets to the district as they contribute their skills, expertise, passion, and collective effort to achieve our district mission of educating and empowering every Salthawk for life! Please help us as we recognize and celebrate our outstanding Salthawk staff members. Davis Foundation nominations will remain open until March 4th.

Midtown Families - See the attached graphic for a reminder of this week's schedule. Juniors need to arrive at Hutchinson High School by 7:45am on Tuesday, Jan. 25th.

Due to inclement weather, Hutchinson Public Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. Reminder- there is no school on Friday, February 21st, and Monday, February 24th, for staff professional development days. Thank you, Unified School District 308 Administration

Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no school for Hutchinson Public Schools on Tuesday, February 18th. Thank you, Unified School District 308 Administration

We are asking USD 308 staff and families to consider nominating a teacher for the Davis Foundation Award. The James A. and Juliet L. Davis Foundation will again grant $4,000 cash awards this year for outstanding classroom teachers! Make your nomination online at www.usd308.com/eoy before March 4th! Additional rules apply, please visit the website.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 5:30-7:00 AAC FAMILY NIGHT AT GRABER ELEMENTARY LIBRARY 1600 N. CLEVELAND FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE STUDENTS THAT USE ALTERNATIVE DEVICES TO COMMUNICATE. PIZZA PROVIDED. CHILDCARE PROVIDED FIRST HALF. A NIGHT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER AAC FAMILIES, LEARN MORE ABOUT AAC, AND PRACTICE WITH FUN ACTIVITIES. BRING YOUR CHILD'S DEVICE. RSVP TO LANSDOWNE.WHITNEY@USD308.COM

Classes will resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th, for Hutchinson Public Schools.

School is cancelled for Hutchinson Public Schools today, Wednesday February 12th.

Midtown Families - Due to roadwork and alternative routes nearby, there's potential for an uptick in traffic near our school. Please be extra cautious during drop-off and pick-up times, allow for additional travel time, and watch for students who may be walking. See the graphic from the City of Hutchinson for details on the detour routes.

Nominate outstanding USD 308 staff today! www.usd308.com/eoy It is time to make your nominations for the 2024-2025 Classified Employee of the Year, Certified Employee of the Year, and Davis Foundation Educator of the Year. Salthawk staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools. They are responsible for executing the district's day-to-day operations, educating our students, and providing a nurturing environment for our students. We believe our staff bring valuable assets to the district as they contribute their skills, expertise, passion, and collective effort to achieve our district mission of educating and empowering every Salthawk for life! Thank you for your time and support of our amazing USD 308 staff. We look forward to honoring these staff members in the coming months.

Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, January 30, for Parent/Teacher Conferences, and no school Friday, January 31.

Dear USD 308 Parents: No school for USD 308 on Tuesday, January 7. As I drove around town and our schools this afternoon, it is still clear that we are contending with a stubborn layer of ice on all sidewalks, driveways, and roadways in and around our schools. Ensuring your child or children’s safe return to school is very important to me; therefore, I am cancelling school for Tuesday. Stay safe and warm, Dr. Johnson

Picture retakes will be Tuesday, November 5th at 12:00pm! Please contact the office at 620-615-4950 f you have any questions.

HutchCC students engage with Graber students: Earlier this month, Hutchinson Community College Instructor Amber Carithers, walked from HutchCC to Graber Elementary School with her Children’s Literature class. The HutchCC students, comprised of both freshmen and sophomores, had prepared lessons to present to Haley Jenks’ third grade class during their unit on fables and folktales. The group, some aspiring educators and some not, were tasked with writing a story from start to finish, in a small group setting, and then creating a lesson that included a story presentation on a felt board. Graber students were rapt! Each story took three to six minutes to present and after each one, Mrs. Jenks called on her students to volunteer what they learned. They were quick to pick up on themes of kindness, patience, and using good manners from the felt board fables. Lessons were learned by both the guest teachers and young students. “I learned to be patient with them and to show confidence by using my teacher voice.” said HutchCC student, Katie Herman. Abel Jones, Art student at HutchCC, discovered various techniques for integrating lessons into diverse activities. While he is not majoring in Elementary Education, he noted that today's experience improved his communication skills and could also prove beneficial in parenting. #collaboration #k12education #kindnessiscontagious #learningtogether

Cap and Gown ordering information for the Midtown Class of 2025. ORDER ONLINE LINK: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/packageBrowse/1070822/HUTCHINSON-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/2464977192/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/PACKAGES ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15TH Ordering online at Jostens.com will be done under Hutchinson High School. If you have any online order or payment issues, please call our office at 316-681-2000. The Official Graduation Announcement is for Hutchinson High School. If you would like to have something different, you are able to design your own photo cards online. Please place your order as soon as possible. Thanks so much!!