Salthawk Spring Newsletter

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members:

As we enter the spring season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many achievements and successes that our students have accomplished thus far. Our students continue to excel in academics, athletics, and the arts. I am proud of their resilience and determination.

I would like to update you on some exciting initiatives on which our district has been working. Our teachers and staff have been implementing a new literacy program this year, and we continue to work on leadership skills and mental health wellness for all students.

District leadership along with community stakeholders are working on facility planning, redefining our mission, and creating a vision for excellence as we plan for the future. Always at the forefront of our work is prioritizing safety measures to ensure our schools remain a safe and healthy place for learning.

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I encourage our students to continue to strive for excellence and take advantage of the opportunities that our district offers. I also want to extend my gratitude to our teachers, staff, and parents for their unwavering support and partnership.

Have a great finish to the 2022-23 school year.

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, we honored our retirees from the last two school years at a special reception at HCTEA. Thirty-one retirees were honored at the reception, and their families gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate their dedicated service to USD 308. We would like to once again thank our honored retirees for their service to our families and schools as they begin their new journeys in retirement. Once a Salthawk, always a Salthawk!

2022-2023 Retirees:

Becki Ackley

Kevin Armstrong

Betty Bachman

Tamme Buller

Cindy Colle

Kelly Curry

Brenda Dawson

Vicki Dority

Joseph Duarte

Diana Duryee

Diane Ehling

Sharon Ensz

Michael Fazio

Catherine Field

Sheri Galliart

Cara Garcia

April Haas

Jay Hawkins

Karen Johnson

Colleen Jones

Carol Kolb

Melissa Law

Dorothy McAllister

Stacy McGlynn

Glynda McKenna

Jean Naccarato

Terri Oyler

Sharla Powell

Melody Probst

Linda Ramsey

Debra Rippie

Barbara Vieyra

Steve Williams

The second annual HCTEA Signing Day in partnership with the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce and Hutchinson Community College took place on May 4, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Stringer Fine Arts Center. Students from Hutchinson and surrounding areas were honored at the ceremony for their commitment to completing a technical education and had the opportunity to meet with local businesses and organizations.

Click here to view photos from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSvf37uJwHN8CvoWvA0yF_cuMiMM6WdK?usp=share_link

To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students to share things they love about their favorite teachers - and they had alot to say! Check out the video below to see what students had to share!

Join us as we celebrate the Hutchinson High School Class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and will be live-streamed so friends and family members may join in the celebration from afar.

• The doors to the Sports Arena will be open to the public at about 1:00 p.m. Seating is first come first serve.
• To help make this a special and enjoyable event for all in attendance, we ask that you refrain from using air horns or other noisemakers. Applause is the appropriate response when your graduate’s name is read.
• Please remain in your seats throughout the commencement program.

Summer Activities are just around the corner! Click here to see the current spreadsheet for Summer Activities 2023.

Stay tuned to the Salthawk Athletics Facebook Page for updates to the Summer Activities schedule.

The USD 308 Summer Meal Program will run from June 5, 2023, through July 28, 2023. There will be no meals served on July 3, 2023, and July 4, 2023.

The Summer Meal Program will begin on June 5, 2023, at Hutchinson Middle School – 7, Fairgrounds Splash Park, and the Hutchinson Public Library.

All sites are Grab & Go only.

The meal site schedules are as follows:

· Hutchinson Middle School – 7: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

· Fairgrounds Splash Park: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

· Hutchinson Public Library: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. All sites will offer meals to-go only. Children must be present to receive meals, or adults can pick up meals by showing a pass. Meal passes will be distributed at each of the meal locations, and children will need to be present to receive a pass.

For additional questions about the Summer Meal Program, please contact nutrition@usd308.com.

The end of the school year is around the corner, and we're already getting excited about 23-24 enrollment! Mark your calendars, in-person enrollment for PreK-12 will be July 27, 2023, from 10AM to 7PM, and online enrollment opens for all grades on July 10!

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Phone: 620-615-4000
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