CJSHS Raider Family Weekly Update
Central Jr/Sr High School: May 18, 2025
Happy Last Week of School!
As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for sharing your students with us. It has been a joy to watch them grow academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the year. Their hard work and resilience continue to inspire us every day.
With finals week upon us, we’re excited to see all they’ve accomplished and how they finish strong. We are so proud of their progress and can't wait to celebrate their achievements.
Open Enrollment for NEW Out of District Students is open until June 30th. Information is below- if you know of any families that are interested in attending CES or CJSHS next school year- please share!
Enrollment information will be sent out to all of our communication platforms sometime after July 1st.
On behalf of the entire staff, I wish you and your family a relaxing, joyful summer. We look forward to seeing students around this summer at activities and are already looiking forward to next school year!
This Week @ CJSHS
Monday, May 19th
Gym Floor Unavailable (Mats/Chairs Down May 14th - 24th)
Student Lighthouse Action Team Application Due
Student Lunch: Commons area/outside this week. No Open Gym
High School Diplomas available to be picked up by seniors in the office from Mona
RISE TIME: Leader in Me. Student Lighthouse Team Meeting
WIN TIME: New WIN Groups for May Continue
Regional Softball @ Noon in South Haven. Leave time 10:00 a.m.
B. Wilson CCCC Signing 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20th
RISE TIME: IPS - Make sure all white student portfolios are updated and put on table in conference room along with all Leader in Me materials.
WIN TIME: New WIN Groups for May Continue
Kindergarten Graduation 9:30 a.m.- If a CJSHS is attending, please let Mona know in the office.
6th Grade Promotion 1:30 p.m. -If a CJSHS is attending, please let Mona know in the office.
Staff Recognition Dinner - 6:00 p.m. CJSHS Gym
Regional Softball @ Sedan 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21st
Finals (See Block Schedule Below)- **Note the schedule change due to HS track Thursday**
Student attendance required - see information below.
Doors open 7:35 a.m.
1st bell 7:55 a.m.
1st hour final 8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
5th hour final 9:50 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Lunch 11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3rd hour final12:05 - 1:50 p.m.
Locker Clean-Out/Check-Out 1:50 - 2:05 p.m.
HS 4th hour (JH 7th Hour)final 2:10 - 3:55 p.m. 7th & 8th Grade Tie Class of the Year Reward - Movie in Storm Shelter
Thursday, May 22nd - Last day of school - end of 2nd semester/4th quarter
Finals Block Schedule - (See Block Schedule Below) **Note change due to HS track**
Student attendance required - see information below.
Doors open 7:35 a.m.
1st bell 7:55 a.m.
2nd hour final 8:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Academic Awards 9:50 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Open to the community - CJSHS Gym. Livestreamed on Hudl - We will present awards to any track members first before they are dismissed.
HS TRACK DISMISS @ 10:25 a.m. (HS Track Technology Check-In & Locker Clean-Out/Check-Out - Leave 11:00 a.m.)
Lunch 11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HS 7th hour (JH 4th Hour) final 12:05 - 1:50 p.m.
6th hour final 1:55 - 3:40 p.m.
Locker Clean-Out/Check-Out & Technology Check - In - 3:40 - 3:55 p.m
Regional Track @ Iola High School 3:00 p.m. Leave time 11:00 a.m.
Additional Info/End of Year Proceedures.
All students are required to return materials/sign out of each class, pay all fees in the office, and return chromebook and charger by May 22nd. $25 fee if charger is not returned. Students taking driver’s education will have access to their chromebooks at the school when driver’s education begins.
Students will complete a cumulative final in each class period. Attendance is required on May 21st and 22nd for finals. Finals are 10% of the overall semester grade.
No 7th-11th Grade finals will be allowed to be taken prior to Wednesday, May 21st. Any student who misses school or a finals block on May 21st or May 22nd will have the following options to come to the school and make up their missed final test: CJSHS Library on Friday, May 23rd - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., or Monday, May 27th 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Tuesday, May 27th 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28th 9:-00 a.m. - Noon. Any finals not completed by Wednesday, May 28th will be a 0 in Powerschool. HS Track students may make arrangements to take 6th & 7th hour final on May 21st or prior to leaving on May 22nd or may make up the final at one of the additional times listed above.
Any junior high student failing core classes upon completion of finals will be contacted about summer school requirements by the end of the May.
Friday, May 23rd
Finals Make-Up Date 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 24th
Alumni Banquet - CJSHS Gym 4:00 p.m.
Monday, May 26th
Finals Make-Up Date 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday, May 27th
Finals Make-Up Date 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28th
Finals Make-Up Date 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Thursday, May 29th
FFA State Convention
State Baseball @ Great Bend
State Softball @ Pratt
Friday, May 30th
FFA State Convention
State Baseball @ Great Bend
State Softball @ Pratt
State Track @ WSU
Saturday, May 31st
State Track @ WSU
MORE SUMMER INFORMATION TO BE ADDED - WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE BELOW AS SUMMER WEIGHTS, CAMPS, OPEN LIBRARY, ETC. OPPORTUNITIES ARE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR! June/July Calendar With Some Additional Activities Added Below.
Monday, June 2nd
HS Athletic/Activity Awards Banquet @ Burden City Park. Time TBD
2024-2025 Gradecards mailed home.
Monday, June 2nd - Friday, June 6th
Junior Chef Cooking Camp in Mrs. Liebau's Room for 4th-6th Graders
Monday, June 9th
Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. CJSHS Conference Room
Friday, June 13th - Sunday, June 15th
Cross Country Team Camp in Tulsa
Monday, June 23rd
Leader in Me Training w/ Jenna - Student & Adult Lighthouse Team Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, June 30th
Non-Resident Application For Enrollment Forms DUE to office. Will be available online by June 1st. All out of district students are required to complete a non-resident application and will be notified of approvoal/non-approval for enrollment in the 2025-26 school year.
Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 18th
Driver's Education in Mr. Eastman's Room. Students will have access to their chromebooks for coursework.
Wednesday, July 16th - Thursday, July 17th
Enrollment for 2025-26 School Year
Monday, August 11th
1st Day of School
Lunch Procedures
COMMONS & OUTSIDE
HANDBOOK POLICY REMINDER - JH STUDENTS FAILING CORE CLASSES WILL BE
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SUMMER SCHOOL COURSES!
NOW SEEKING STUDENT LIGHTHOUSE ACTION TEAM MEMBERS FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR!
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE MONDAY, MAY 11TH & DUE MONDAY, MAY 19TH!
Open Supplementals for 2025--26 School Year
Homecoming Coordinator (Time Carded Position)
Junior Class Sponsors (2 Availalble, At Least 1 USD 462 Staff Member)
Please email Mrs. Henning at jhenning@usd462.org for information about application process.
Raider Hudl Live Stream & Recordings - Athletic and Academic Events
Breakfast & Lunch Menu.
Stay Connected
Email: jhenning@usd462.org
Website: www.usd462.org
Location: 700 North Main Street, Burden, KS, USA
Phone: 620-438-2215
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Twitter: @462Usd