Weekly Update

February can feel like one of the longest months of the school year. The excitement of the new semester has settled, the weather is cold, and students can start to feel tired or stuck in a routine. This time of year is when focus, consistency, and encouragement matter most.

We continue to work with students on staying organized, keeping up with assignments, asking for help when needed, and showing kindness to those around them. Small daily habits — getting enough sleep, staying on top of schoolwork, and treating others with respect — make a big difference.

Middle school is a time of growth, learning, and big emotions, and we are proud of how our Tigers continue to show resilience and support one another. Let’s finish winter strong and keep working together to help every student succeed.

The Freshman Pre-Enrollment meeting has been moved to March 3 at 7 pm in the High School Commons.

This week we celebrate our incredible school counselors and all the ways they support our students each and every day.

From helping students navigate friendships and big emotions to supporting academic planning, problem-solving, and personal growth, our counselors are a trusted listener, advocate, and champion for kids. The work they do often happens behind the scenes, but the impact is felt throughout our entire building.

We are so thankful for the care, compassion, and dedication they show our Tigers every day. Be sure to take a moment to say thank you for all they do!

School Champion- 5th Grader Tucker McDonald (on the right) and Runner-up 5th Grader Owen Heckel

School Champion- 8th Grader Joslyn Patton and Runner-Up 8th Grader Camden Pfeifer

Reminder for games ALL students must pay to get in - Admission prices are $5/Adult, $5/Student (K-12)

If your child is planning to attend a lot of the home boys and girls basketball games you might want to look at getting them a pass. A pass for all Middle School games would be $35 and can be purchased from Linda in the office. If you would like a middle school and a high school pass those are $60 for a student.

Boys Basketball-

2/2- Basketball at St. Marys games start at 4:30 pm. 8th grade will have a full A game and 1/2 of a B game, 7th grade will have a full A and a full B

2/5- Basketball at Rossville games start at 4:30 pm - game order will be 8A, 7A and a combo B game

2/7- League Basketball tournament - Game times will be determined on Friday

7th grade at Rossville

8th grade at Royal Valley

Girls Wrestling-

No meets this week- League Wrestling will be at Riley County on Monday, 2/9

Cost for Breakfast is $2.25- we start serving breakfast at 7:30 am

Lunch cost is $3.50-

Extra Milk is $0.50

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that fits your family's schedule? Come make a difference in students' lives by joining our school food service team. Enjoy flexible hours, plus weekends, evenings, summers, and school holidays off!

Contact the Food Service Director for more information. Amber Spiess at amber.spiess@usd340.org or 785-484-2631