Happy National School Counseling Week! School counselors support students in and out of the classroom to reach their academic and well-being goals. This week, reach out and thank your school counselors for all they do! #NSCW24
about 2 months ago, USD 308 Communications
national school counseling week. kansas state dept of educaiton ksde.org
USD 308 is cancelling school for Wednesday, January 10. As winter weather conditions persist, the accumulation of snow in school parking lots has created challenging and potentially hazardous conditions, raising concerns for safe vehicle navigation during drop-off and pick-up times.  There are additional power outages at schools in which we are working to resolve. The additional day will allow USD 308 maintenance crews to clear lots and sidewalks in preparation for parent-teacher conferences on Thursday.  Please stay safe and warm.  We look forward to seeing parents on Thursday and students on Tuesday, January 16 when school resumes. Thursday, January 11 – No school due to Parent-Teacher Conferences Friday, January 12 – No School Monday, January 15 – No School, Martin Luther King Holiday
3 months ago, USD 308 Communications
no school
Dear Salthawk Family, USD 308 will NOT be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th due to the impending weather forecast. The district will be closed. Stay warm and stay safe!
3 months ago, USD 308 Communications
no school tuesday january 9th
Dear Salthawks, School is canceled for today, Friday, January 5th.
3 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Congratulations to Hutchinson AD Jon McLean. Jon completed the coursework and passed the exam to earn the title of Certified Athletic Administrator by the NIAAA. Jon is one of the Best of the Best!
4 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Congratulations to Hutchinson AD Jon McLean. Jon completed the coursework and passed the exam to earn the title of Certified Athletic ADministrator by the NIAAA. Jon is one of the Best of the Best!
Hawk Talk November 17th, 2023 with Dr. Dawn Johnson This week we celebrate our students, families, staff, substitutes and community as a part of American Education Week 2023 in Hutchinson Public Schools. #aew2023 Watch it on Facebook: https://fb.watch/onBONvU352/ Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Bi6nJNvgBrU
4 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Today we are celebrating our ‘subs’ and wrapping up American Education Week. Substitute Educators play a vital role in the maintenance and continuity of daily education. These professional educators provide a critical link in the education of our students by serving as a bridge to provide continued quality education in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. Give us a like and a share if you think substitute educators are awesome! Want to give kudos for an awesome sub? Visit www.usd308.com/staffkudos
4 months ago, USD 308 Communications
substitute educators day november 17 2023
Education Support Professionals Day was first celebrated in 1987! National ESP Day is observed on Wednesday of American Education Week. Want to give a shoutout? Visit www.usd308.com/staffkudos We've seen ESPs go above and beyond for every Salthawk every day. On ESP Day, join us to honor the ESPs who continue keeping students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. #letsgetloud #awe2023 #isupportpubliceducation #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk #everysalthawkeveryday
4 months ago, USD 308 Communications
education support professionals day
As we celebrate American Education Week, we wanted to thank our staff for their dedication to providing an inviting, safe, innovative, and loving environment for our students to learn. Together, we achieve excellence! Sincerely, USD 308 Board of Education & Administration
4 months ago, USD 308 Communications
thank you for all you do! As we celebrate American Education Week, we wanted to thank our staff for their dedication to providing an inviting, safe, innovative, and loving environment for our students to learn. Together, we achieve excellence!   Sincerely, USD 308 Board of Education & Administration
We are kicking off American Education Week! Celebrated each year the week before Thanksgiving, American Education Week: “An educational week ... observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” This year’s theme is “Together for Safe, Just & Equitable Schools.” We will be celebrating our staff, parents, and community all week. If you’d like to get in on the fun, you can leave a kudos here: www.usd308.com/staffkudos #aew2023 #letsgetloud #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk
5 months ago, USD 308 Communications
this person supports public education . so do these people.
New Calm Room at Hutchinson High School Named After Former Educator HUTCHINSON, KS- Rusty’s room is a new safe space for students to re-center both physically and emotionally outside of their Hutch High classroom. Named after Rusty Hilst, a Hutchinson High school teacher and golf coach, the room sits in the classroom where he taught Math for 53 of his 54 years of teaching. Located in C-hall, Rusty’s room hosts soft chairs, soft lighting, a therapy dog named Coco, fidget items, a bubble tube light zone, calming sounds, and other self-regulation opportunities. The calm room aims to lower tension. There is a ClearTouch screen to watch guided meditation and breathing videos. One chair in the room is a privacy chair with high sides and a cushioned seat. Part of the self-regulation challenge is educating the educators on how and when to use the room. “Students who are dysregulated have different needs than those that are in need of a nurse or needing behavior modification. Sometimes a student just needs a break because they have become overwhelmed with life and they can’t focus on their school work for a bit. We are able to impact students within minutes by offering a calm environment to reset and return to class.” said Jan Young, one of the school social workers overseeing Rusty’s Room. Students may request to visit Rusty’s room, but teacher or administrator approval is required. Maximum capacity is 3 students at any time in order to give each student ample space and privacy. All time in the room is supervised by a social worker or educational aide with the intent of a student returning to the learning environment as quickly as possible. Rusty’s room also hosts a small group of students for a recurring coping skills meeting and a group focusing on life skills for special education students. “We know it works because we have seen these techniques put to use in the education environment in the past. We have simply created a space to use them. We all know that slow, regulated breathing is scientifically proven to lower your heart rate. You’ve probably used breathing practices in your life.” Tanya Martin-Nisly stated. Martin-Nisly is also a social worker at HHS. “If a student can drop in for a few minutes to reset then they may be less likely to skip class, or be confrontational with other students or staff. We just want the students to be able to focus on learning and you can’t learn if you’re dysregulated.” As usage of the room catches on, HHS staff hope to track how many minutes students spend in the room during the 2023-2024 school year and are looking for a correlation in attendance, absenteeism, or instances of behavior requiring disciplinary action. “I’ll be honest, as a Hutch High grad, I can’t tell you enough how much a room like this would’ve helped! We are so lucky to be able to offer this room to our students,” Kurtis Ferguson, educational aide.
7 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Rustys room
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Welcome back, Salthawks! The first Salthawk Talk of the new year has arrived! https://fb.watch/mvv75CE5Ep/
7 months ago, USD 308 Communications
salthawk talk with dr. johnson
Our Nutrition team had one crazy summer! They served over 66,000 lunches at three sites in the months of June and July. They are back in schools serving yummy breakfasts and hot lunches today! Let's hear it for the Nutrition Team! 👏 Read the story here: https://hutchpost.com/posts/a0cd4415-f3b1-433f-b5a8-bae117f6bdd1
7 months ago, USD 308 Communications
group of nutrition staff stand while holding numbers 66,000
Your Salthawk Summer Newsletter has arrived! If you have questions about the 2023-2024 school year, including how to enroll, you'll find the answers here: https://www.smore.com/3ua9k
9 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Hey Salthawks, LET'S GET LOUD!! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023 #letsgetloud #salthawks #onceasalthawkalwaysasalthawk
9 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Vote Today! Hutchinson High School in the school-public category. Hutchinson Career & TEchnical  in the technical/trade school category
Hey Salthawks, let's show Hutch who's Best! The nominations are in for the 2023 Best of the Best and we are asking you to take just a moment each day to vote for: - Hutchinson High School in the School- Public category - Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/Trade School category You may vote once a day until 7/20. https://bit.ly/usd308BOB2023
9 months ago, USD 308 Communications
Vote Today! Hutchinson High School in the School-Public Category. Hutchinson Career & Technical in the Technical/trade School Category
Don't miss out on the HHS Forensics Showcase tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the PLC! ✅✨ #SalthawkStrong
10 months ago, 308 Communications
Forensics Showcase
As a reminder, Hutchinson Public Schools is seeking feedback from the community as they develop their new strategic plan. All responses are confidential, and no individual answers will be shared with USD 308. https://bit.ly/USD308plansurvey #SalthawkStrong
11 months ago, 308 Communications
Community Survey for Strategic Planning
Support the HHS Theatre Troupe by having them egg your lawn! 🥚🐣🍬 Scan the QR code for more information! #SalthawkStrong
12 months ago, 308 Communications
Egg Your Lawn
Support Salthawk Athletics this weekend at the We Are Salthawks Ultimate Benefit & Auction! 🏈🏀⚽️✨ Saturday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Cottonwood Court. Purchase your tickets here: Salthawk.givesmart.com #SalhawkStrong
about 1 year ago, 308 Communications
We Are Salthawks