April 21, 2026

Hello, USD 231 Patrons and Employees.

We are excited to move into the next phase of naming the new elementary school. Each board member has reviewed the submitted entries and has selected their top choices.

BOE Member choices include:

Amelia Earhart Elementary
Celebration Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Crossroads Elementary
Horizon Elementary
Kill Creek Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary
North Star Elementary
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Prairie Star Elementary
Prairie View Elementary
Symphony Farms Elementary

We are now ready for community, staff and student input through the "Top Choices Ranking Form" which will be available for submissions until May 7, 2026.

The results of the "Top Choices Ranking Form" will be compiled and attached to the agenda for the May 11, 2026, regular board meeting, where the final decision will be made. In the event of a tie on the Board of Education vote, additional votes of the Board of Education will be conducted until a majority decision is reached

Just to remind you, school colors and mascot will be determined at a later date.

We appreciate the community's participation and input in this exciting process!

Learn more about the naming process HERE.

USD 231 Retirees

We are looking forward to showing our appreciation to our retiring employees at the Retirement Celebration this week. This year's eleven retirees have together given over 191 years to our outstanding district. We give special thanks to them for their dedicated service and congratulate them on this tremendous milestone.

View the shared release HERE for more details on our retirees.

Sincerely,

Brian

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The 2026 Blazer Nation Summer Camp Catalog is now available. Explore the many opportunities to make the most of the upcoming summer break.

View the catalog HERE.

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