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Loading eFunds has never been easier: meet the lunch pre-pay calculator

Just select your child's grade (or reduced lunch price status) and the month you'd like to prepay for—our calculator tells you exactly how much to load onto their eFunds account.

Try it now at www.usd308.com/nutrition.

The countdown is on! 🎒📚💙💛

The first day of school is filled with excitement, fresh starts, and new opportunities. But we also know that for many students—and parents—that excitement can come with a few butterflies, too. That's completely normal.

At Hutchinson Public Schools, we care deeply about every student. We want each child to walk through our doors feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. A few simple routines before school starts can make a big difference in helping students feel calm and ready for a successful first day.

As we count down to the first bell, we've put together a few easy ways to help your family prepare. Here's to a great start, a great year, and making every Salthawk feel like they belong! 💙💛

#BackToSchool #SalthawkStrong #EverySalthawkBelongs #USD308

🚨 Attention, early birds (and the parents who love them)!

However your child rolls up to school — on foot🚶, by bike 🚲, scooter 🛴, skateboard 🛹, car 🚗, bus 🚌, or unicorn 🦄 — one thing is guaranteed: a hot, free breakfast will be waiting for them at every building until that first bell rings! 🔔

Check the chart for your school's breakfast start time!

The USD 308 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, at the USD 308 Administration Center, located at 1520 N. Plum Street.
The agenda is available at www.usd308.com/boe

📚 Tomorrow is the Day! In-Person Enrollment is Here!

Need help enrolling your student for the 2026-27 school year? Join us Thursday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our districtwide In-Person Enrollment Event!

✅ Visit any Hutchinson Public Schools building to complete enrollment.
✅ You only need to visit one school to enroll all students in your family.
🏫 Hutchinson High School will also be open for self-guided campus tours during the event.
🏫 Midtown is closed during this event. Midtown staff will be at HHS.

Whether you're enrolling a new student or returning for another great year, our staff will be ready to help make the process quick and easy.

We can't wait to welcome our Salthawks back for another amazing school year! 💙💛

Enroll online anytime at www.usd308.com/enroll

#HutchPublicSchools #SalthawkPride #BackToSchool #USD308 #EverySalthawkForLife

USD 308 Board of Education — Regular Meeting Summary June 8, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

The USD 308 Board of Education held its regular meeting on June 8, 2026.

Presentations
Hutchinson High School Principal Ryan Ewy presented the Trimester/Semester Committee Report. No action is expected on the subject until later this year. Any schedule changes would not be adopted until the 2027-2028 school year.

Abby Stockebrand, Director of Finance, presented a proposal to braid two funding streams into a single plan addressing priorities identified through the District's end-of-school-year bond survey. The plan includes approximately $36,000,000 of bond-funded projects along with $30,000,000 of projects funded through capital-outlay. Proposed projects would include storm shelters, roofs, safety and security, HVAC improvements, improvements to food service areas, restrooms, interior renovations, and playgrounds. Bond-funded projects would be completed after the passage of a bond, while capital outlay-funded projects would begin after appropriate funding levels have accrued. This dual-funding approach allows the District to address critical infrastructure needs identified by staff and the community, without placing the full financial burden on a single bond issue. No action was taken by the board at last night’s meeting. The board will continue to discuss potential bond options and facility updates at each meeting.

Consent Agenda
The Board approved the Superintendent's Consent Agenda, which included Accounts Payable for May 2026, the Treasurer's Report for April 2026, an Audit Engagement Letter, HutchCC Memoranda of Understanding, Grants, and Gifts to Schools.

Action Items
Workers' Compensation Renewal : The Board approved renewal of the District's workers' compensation coverage after a brief presentation from Allen Fee, CEO of Fee Insurance. During his remarks, Fee congratulated the district on keeping their insurance claims and premiums low.

Interfaith Housing MOU — Property Demolition: The Board heard a proposal from Interfaith Housing and unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding that includes demolition of a recently purchased property north of Allen STEM Magnet School.

Meal Pricing for 2026–2027: Jennifer Tatro, Director of Nutrition Services, presented a new meal pricing plan for the upcoming school year. The plan provides no charge breakfast to all K–12 students, increases student lunch prices by $0.20, and increases adult lunch prices by $0.25.

The District did not raise meal prices last year and, even with the 2026–2027 adjustment, remains below the average for peer districts. Tatro based her analysis on pricing data from Bonner Springs, Hays, Haysville, Garden City, and Wichita.

The new model also provides the option to expand breakfast service— buildings may offer traditional breakfast, grab-and-go, or a "second chance" breakfast served between first and second hours for students in grades 8–12. Other districts have seen a 40–50% increase in breakfast participation, which generates additional federal reimbursement and supports the financial sustainability of the program. Research links regular breakfast consumption to improved health outcomes, higher test scores, and fewer behavioral and health office referrals. The Board unanimously approved the new meal pricing.

Safe & Secure Schools Grant: The new middle school officer would rotate buildings annually alongside a school counselor and Assistant Principal, following the same student cohort from HMS7 to HMS8. The goal is to provide continuity for students who spend one year at each building.

Cell Phone Policy Update: The Board adopted revisions to cell phone policy JCDC in response to state legislation taking effect July 1, 2026. The updated policy defines the school day as beginning at the first bell and ending at the final bell.

Staff-to-Student Communication Policy: The Board adopted new policy IIBGC, which limits staff-to-student communications to District-approved applications only. This policy was also adopted in response to recently passed state legislation.

Executive Session
The Board convened in Executive Session to discuss potential items for 2026–2027 contract negotiations, pursuant to the employer-employee negotiations exception under KOMA, and to discuss personnel matters pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA. Upon returning to open session, the Board approved the Personnel Report as published.

Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 1520 N. Plum, Hutchinson. The agenda will be posted in advance at www.usd308.com/boe.

2025-2026 3rd Trimester Honor Rolls

3rd Trimester Perfect Attendance

Check out the USD 308 Summer Newsletter and Don't Miss a Thing This Summer!
✅ Last Day of School — It's Almost Here!
🎓 Graduations & Ceremonies — Celebrate Our Salthawks!
☀️ Summer Activities
🚘 Driver's Education
🍽️ Free Kids Summer Meals
📋 26-27 Enrollment Dates
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HHS Art Students Shine at Fort Hays State University's 51st Annual High School Art Exhibition

Hutchinson High School artists made their mark at Fort Hays State University on April 15, 2026, bringing home an impressive collection of awards from the 51st Annual High School Art Exhibition — also known as High School Art Day 2026.

HHS art teachers Hannah Lounsbury, Julian Stropes, and Julie Johnson lead the district's art program, and it was Lounsbury who made the trip to FHSU, accompanying students Bailey Street, Maylee Rose, Chloie Stoughton, Braelynn Crahan, Madison Svoboda, and Lea Ray. The group showcased work from a variety of HHS art classes, presenting pieces across multiple media including clay, pencil, chalk, and watercolor — and they did not disappoint, earning 3 ribbons and 17 certificates of recognition among them.

Leading the way was Elliana Terriquez, who claimed 1st Place, while Chloie Stoughton had a standout day of her own, earning both 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons.

Certificates of Recognition were awarded to:
- Naimah Ellis
- Emily Gable
- Shanessa Higgins
- Emma Leatherman
- Ruby Pena Hernandez
- Kyndal Richardson
- Maylee Rose
- Chloie Stoughton
- Kennidee Urban

Several students earned more than one award — a testament to the depth of talent coming out of HHS art classes this year.

If you see any of these students around, be sure to congratulate them on a job well done. They represented Hutchinson High School with excellence!

📣We’re listening, Hutch!

USD 308 is gathering community feedback following the November bond election. Your insights will help guide our next steps.

⏳ The survey only takes a few minutes!
🔗 www.usd308.com/survey

Thank you for helping us grow and improve. 💙

#USD308 #Salthawks #CommunityInput #BetterTogether

💬 Hutchinson Public Schools needs your input!

We’re reflecting on the recent bond election and want to better understand what matters most to our community.
✔️ What are your priorities?
✔️ What should we consider moving forward?

Take a few minutes to complete our survey today:
🔗 www.usd308.com/survey

🎉 USD 308 is proud to announce a first — our Academic Calendar is now available in Spanish!

This milestone was made possible in partnership with Hutch in Harmony, a reflection of what's possible when our community comes together with purpose.

This is our values in action:
💙 Compassion — meeting families where they are
✅ Integrity — ensuring every family has equal access to the information they need
💡 Innovation — finding new ways to serve our community

Access the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar in English and Spanish at www.usd308.com/calendar — and don't forget, our website is available in four languages to make sure every family in our community feels at home.

#USD308 #HutchInHarmony #HutchKS #TogetherWeAchieve #Compassion #Integrity #Innovation