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Free Books. Big Trucks. Family Fun! May 2, 2026
Tonight is Family Night! Please come and join us this evening from 5:30 - 7! There are plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy, a chance to enter a gift card drawing, food and we will have the photo booth set up in the cafeteria for you to take your own snapshots. Hope to see you there!
WE ARE HIRING!!!
📣Hear Ye, Hear Ye! 📣
The 6th Graders of South Hutchinson Elementary School are pleased to present to you The Princess and the Pea musical.
Showing this Thursday at Nickerson High School at 7:00 PM.
See you there!
The 6th Graders of South Hutchinson Elementary School are pleased to present to you The Princess and the Pea musical.
Showing this Thursday at Nickerson High School at 7:00 PM.
See you there!
USD 309 Nickerson-South Hutchinson will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. Evening activities are also canceled.
The USD 309 Board of Education has an opening!
🦷 GRACEMED DENTAL DAYS ARE COMING THIS MONTH! 🦷
Kansas State Statute 72-6251 requires all students enrolled in Kansas schools to receive a free dental screening each year. In compliance with this requirement, GraceMed will be providing dental screenings for our district.
🪥 Why it matters:
Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and plays a critical role in their ability to learn and succeed in school. (Please note that this screening does not replace a regular dental exam with your dentist.)
📄 Consent Information:
• Paper consent forms will be sent home with all students in PreK–8th grade
• High school students wishing to receive extended services must complete the online consent form (link below)
• Passive consent is implied unless the school nurse is contacted
• If you wish to opt out, please complete the back side of the paper form or contact D’ana Heinlein, USD 309 District Nurse
📝 What to expect:
• A copy of the screening results will be sent home with your child
• Screenings require no sign-up
• Families may choose to sign up for expanded care (cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants) using the online form
• A report will be sent home for any expanded services received
📅 GraceMed Dental Day Schedule:
• South Hutch Elementary – Monday, January 26, 2026
• Nickerson Elementary (Nickerson High students will be transported to NES) – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Reno Valley Middle School – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
🔗 GraceMed Online Consent Form
(Spanish and printable forms available by scrolling):
https://www.gracemed.org/oral-health-outreach#english
Thank you for helping us support the health and success of our students! 💙
Kansas State Statute 72-6251 requires all students enrolled in Kansas schools to receive a free dental screening each year. In compliance with this requirement, GraceMed will be providing dental screenings for our district.
🪥 Why it matters:
Oral health is an important part of a child’s overall health and plays a critical role in their ability to learn and succeed in school. (Please note that this screening does not replace a regular dental exam with your dentist.)
📄 Consent Information:
• Paper consent forms will be sent home with all students in PreK–8th grade
• High school students wishing to receive extended services must complete the online consent form (link below)
• Passive consent is implied unless the school nurse is contacted
• If you wish to opt out, please complete the back side of the paper form or contact D’ana Heinlein, USD 309 District Nurse
📝 What to expect:
• A copy of the screening results will be sent home with your child
• Screenings require no sign-up
• Families may choose to sign up for expanded care (cleanings, fluoride varnish, sealants) using the online form
• A report will be sent home for any expanded services received
📅 GraceMed Dental Day Schedule:
• South Hutch Elementary – Monday, January 26, 2026
• Nickerson Elementary (Nickerson High students will be transported to NES) – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Reno Valley Middle School – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
🔗 GraceMed Online Consent Form
(Spanish and printable forms available by scrolling):
https://www.gracemed.org/oral-health-outreach#english
Thank you for helping us support the health and success of our students! 💙
USD 309 IS HIRING!
Students are invited to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas to school on Friday, December 19 as we celebrate the season together.
Don't forget: Friday is early dismissal and we will dismiss at 12:40!
Don't forget: Friday is early dismissal and we will dismiss at 12:40!
Morning Reminder
We want all of our students to arrive safe and supervised each morning!
As noted in our student handbook:
“Students should not arrive at school before 7:40 a.m., when the front doors will be unlocked.”
We cannot provide supervision before 7:40, so please ensure your child does not arrive early. Your partnership helps us keep every student safe and start the day smoothly!
Thank you for your support!
We want all of our students to arrive safe and supervised each morning!
As noted in our student handbook:
“Students should not arrive at school before 7:40 a.m., when the front doors will be unlocked.”
We cannot provide supervision before 7:40, so please ensure your child does not arrive early. Your partnership helps us keep every student safe and start the day smoothly!
Thank you for your support!
Come on down to the Nickerson High School Auditorium on December 11th @ 7:00PM for the 2nd and 3rd grade Christmas Program titled "Christmas Carols". Call time for 2nd and 3rd grade performers is 6:30PM. Please check Rooms or contact Dylan Yoder (SHE Music Teacher) for further details.
USD 309 is hiring!
Parents --
We want to formally introduce one of the platforms we have begun using within the district, How's School Going. With the app and/or website you will be able to stay up to date on your child's attendance, grades, assessment scores, and so much more in one place! Your students will also be learning to use this platform to create their learner launchpad and track their own academic journey! You will not need to create an account or remember another password. If your email is entered in PowerSchool with data access for your student(s), an account has been created for you and all have have to do is use the correct log in option (preview in attached picture) depending on your specific email. If you are unable to log in, please reach out to the school.
We want to formally introduce one of the platforms we have begun using within the district, How's School Going. With the app and/or website you will be able to stay up to date on your child's attendance, grades, assessment scores, and so much more in one place! Your students will also be learning to use this platform to create their learner launchpad and track their own academic journey! You will not need to create an account or remember another password. If your email is entered in PowerSchool with data access for your student(s), an account has been created for you and all have have to do is use the correct log in option (preview in attached picture) depending on your specific email. If you are unable to log in, please reach out to the school.
Rooms - School Messaging System
We are in the process of rolling out our district communication system which has been added to our district mobile app. Teachers will be using Rooms to communicate with parents/guardians and possibly more within platform, so please log in and familiarize yourself with it. The USD 309 app is available in both Apple and Google application stores (links provided below) and is a quick way to access Rooms. To log into Rooms, you will need to use the email or phone number you have entered in PowerSchool and follow the steps on the attached image. If you are having any trouble, please let the school know and we will do our best to help you out! Thank you for being patient during this roll out!
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/usd-309/id1578342263
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.usd309&pcampaignid=web_share
WE ARE HIRING!
USD 309 Enrollment Information
We would like to Thank everyone for your patience. My School Bucks is back online and ready to accept your online payments. Please be aware that during this Maintenance, new invoices for the upcoming school years enrollment have been added to student/parent accounts. If you have any questions, please call 620-663-7141 and ask to speak with someone about your My School Bucks account.
Thanks Again!!!
USD309 Finance Dept.
USD 309 is hiring for daycare providers.
Immediate positions we have are:
One part -time provider, 7:15 am to 10:15 am M-F year round at Nickerson Elementary Daycare.
Substitute providers, hours vary, needed at both Nickerson and South Hutchinson Daycares.
Starting in August:
One full-time provider, 11:30 am to 5:30 pm M-F, year round at South Hutchinson Daycare.
Please apply at https://www.usd309ks.org/page/employment.
Have questions? Call Ricki Mullet at 620-663-7141
📣 You're Invited!
Don’t miss the USD 309 Inspiring Event happening TODAY – Wednesday, May 28, 2025!
🎉 This dynamic, free and open-to-the-public event will feature powerful presentations by renowned speakers Terrence Talley and B. Farris, each delivering a meaningful and uplifting program tailored to different age groups.
📍Location: Stringer Fine Arts Recital Hall (1300 N. Plum)
🕔 Schedule:
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM | For families, students, and staff in grades K–5
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM | For families, students, and staff in grades 6–12
✨ Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and real conversations that matter. We can’t wait to see you there!
