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USD 312 District Newsletter-October USD 312 District Newsletter-October

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Superintendent's Message

As we wrap up the first quarter, it’s clear that this school year is off to a great start. From the first day of classes through parent-teacher conferences, our students, staff, and families have set a positive tone for the months ahead. Classrooms are filled with excitement for learning, and our school community continues to demonstrate teamwork, pride, and care for one another.


The success of the first quarter gives us great momentum for the rest of the year. Thank you to our families for your continued support and to our staff and students for their dedication and enthusiasm. We’re looking forward to building on this strong beginning and making the remainder of the year just as successful.



Proud to be a Wildcat,


Craig

USD 312 BoE Brief USD 312 BoE Brief

Click on this link below to see a short brief from the Board of Education meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025


BoE Brief

USD 312 BoE Live Stream
This link will take you to the USD 312 BoE Youtube page where livesteams of USD 312 BoE meetings are streamed.

Building Pick 3 Building Pick 3

In Building Pick 3s, each of our schools shares three snapshots of exciting moments from the past month! These photos highlight events, achievements, and everyday happenings that showcase the great things taking place across our district. Check out what’s been going on in our classrooms, hallways, and beyond!

Little Learners Little Learners

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Our Pre-K classes have been enjoying monthly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons! This month’s focus was on being respectful listeners—using their eyes, ears, and brain to show focus, kindness, and care when others are speaking.

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Our Pre-K 4 classes enjoyed learning about farm animals and safety from Haven High School students. They discovered fun facts like how to be safe around cows, that chickens bathe in dirt to cool off, and that there are different kinds of rabbits.

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Pre-K students practice their numeracy skills while having fun with Mrs. Yutzy in PE!

Haven Grade School Haven Grade School

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Congratulations to our Haven Grade School students who were recognized for exemplifying the character trait of Responsibility this month!


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Thank you to Haven EMS for providing hands-on training to our CERT team and staff, helping ensure we are prepared to respond quickly and confidently in case of an emergency.


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Congratulations to Mrs. Lauren Rhinehart, 3rd grade teacher at Haven Grade School, for being recognized with the HERO Award for her outstanding dedication and positive impact on students!


Haven Middle School Haven Middle School

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Ms. Lallement’s art students started a new project this month over the elements and principles of art.

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Cross Country culminated their strong season with several medalists and the 7th grade boys finishing as league champions.

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HMS Football finished the season 6-1! Our 8th graders finish their middle school career with an impressive 11-3 record.

Haven High School Haven High School

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Homecoming Court- We had a successful homecoming week! The parade through downtown was well attended and students enjoyed a week full of spirit and pep! Below are the homecoming court candidates. Prior to the game, Sierra Yoder and Grant Patry were crowned homecoming king and queen.

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Student of the Month- HHS had their first student of the month assembly. Also recognized were students with outstanding performance on last years ACT. Students of the month for September were, Eden Bennett, Jenna Westfahl, Nora Percy, Riley Heath, Jocelyn Shadoin, and the girls tennis team who took 3rd in our league.

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Girls Tennis- Several Haven girls competed in state tennis this past week. Baylee Minnis and Karlee Cooprider competed in doubles and Kensi Popp competed in singles and placed 10th.

USD 312 Recognized in Kansans Can Star Program USD 312 Recognized in Kansans Can Star Program

We are proud to announce that USD 312 has been recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) through the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program! Our district earned a Bronze Star in Kindergarten Readiness and a Copper Star in Individual Plans of Study (IPS). This is a reflection of our commitment to preparing students for success from their very first school experience through their journey toward graduation and beyond.


The Kansans Can Star Recognition Program celebrates districts that demonstrate excellence across key areas that contribute to student success. These include graduation rates, postsecondary success, social-emotional learning (SEL) growth, and more. The Kindergarten Readiness and Individual Plans of Study recognitions fall under the qualitative measures that help support the whole child.


Only 26 districts in Kansas earned a star in Kindergarten Readiness, and 48 districts statewide received recognition for Individual Plans of Study. This distinction highlights the dedication of our early childhood staff, classroom teachers, counselors, and administrators who work every day to support student growth and readiness.


We are incredibly proud of our educators, families, and community partners whose commitment to student success made these recognitions possible. These efforts reflect the what is important to USD 312, helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally as they prepare for the future.

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