School Year
Today marks the completion of Day 42 in the 2024-25 school year, and Parent-Teacher Conferences are slated for next week. All schools will have a two-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, October 16 (NO PLC late start on this day), and there will be no school for students on October 17th and 18th.
Enrollment
Current enrollment K - 12 as of 10/11/24 is at:
Grade K - 322, Grade 1 - 327; Grade 2 -307; Grade 3 - 313; Grade 4 - 335; Grade 5 - 329; Grade 6 - 320; Grade 7 - 324; Grade 8 - 274; Grade 9 - 318; Grade 10 - 275; Grade 11 - 266; Grade 12+ - 263; Total - 3,973.
This time last year, our K - 12 enrollment was 3,807, an approximate 4.36% increase in student enrollment!
When including our Pre-Kindergarten student enrollment, the number increases to 4,113.
Visioning/Managing Growth Community Engagement Sessions
A group of patrons convened again this past week to have a more focused dialogue regarding possible paths to successfully manage our continued growth while also enhancing our existing facilities and programming. These meetings will continue into November, and the goal remains to present some recommendations to the Spring Hill School’s Board of Education in late 2024 or early 2025.
Stay tuned as MORE insight will be presented in future editions. If you want to know more specifics on this process, reach out to me at luttrell@usd230.org
Noteworthy
A Day in the Life of a School Resource Officer
At Spring Hill Schools, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority. We’re excited to give you an exclusive glimpse into the vital role our Student Resource Officers (SROs) play in our community! Our Communications Team had the opportunity to "Ride Along" with our SROs for a firsthand look at a day in their lives. From fostering positive relationships to ensuring a secure environment, our SROs are dedicated to keeping our schools safe. Click the picture above to watch the video and learn more about their impactful work!
Elementary Update
Spring Hill Elementary and Timber Sage Elementary Students embarked on an exciting journey through "Body Venture"! This engaging traveling health education exhibit from the Kansas State Board of Education is designed specifically for students in grades K-5. Through interactive exploration, our young learners discovered the vital importance of making healthy choices with the motto “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” What a fantastic way to inspire a lifelong commitment to health and wellness!
Middle School Roundup
Spring Hill Middle 8th-grade students designed and engineered projects to keep eggs from breaking from a 10ft fall and, with help from our local fire department, a 75ft fall.
The Forest Spring Middle 7th-grade Varsity volleyball team took 3rd place at the league tournament!
Spring Hill High Theater Update
The excitement is building in our theater department as students dive into rehearsals for the beloved musical Beauty and the Beast! In these early stages, our talented cast is hard at work memorizing lines, perfecting their music, and mastering choreography. With each rehearsal, the magic of this classic tale comes to life, showcasing the dedication and creativity of our young performers.
Mark your calendars! The musical will take the stage each evening on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7 p.m. We can't wait to see our students shine in this enchanting production. Join us for a night of unforgettable performances and experience the wonder of Beauty and the Beast!
Joke of the Week
Q: Why did the pumpkin lose the boxing match?
A: He let his gourd down(Get it, a ‘guard’..ha)
Have a Great weekend, and Enjoy the Continued Nice Weather.
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As always, reach out to me anytime with thoughts or questions.
