Sub-State Basketball Tournament
Wed, Feb 25 2015 11:56
The brackets for the Sub-State Basketball Tournament are available here.
2015-16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Mon, Feb 16 2015 03:08
The 2015-16 USD 211 Academic Calendar as adopted by the Board of Education is available for download here.
NEW USD 211 SUPERINTENDENT
Thu, Feb 12 2015 09:30
As of July 1, 2015 Norton Schools, USD 211 will have a new Superintendent. A contract with Mr. Phil Wilson was approved by USD 211 BOE at the meeting of February 9.
Mr. Wilson comes to USD 211 with extensive experience as a teacher, coach and school administrator and is very familiar with our area of the State.
Prior to his current position as the Principal of the Washington County Junior-Senior High in Washington, KS, Mr. Wilson had taught and coached in Brewster, Stockton and Russell, KS. Many area football fans will remember his teams at Stockton as being perennial powers in the MCL and KSHSAA Class 2A. Mr. Wilson also has administrative experience as the Jr-Sr High Principal in Moscow, KS.
A native of Southwest Kansas, Mr. Wilson has been the Principal of the Washington County Junior-Senior High since 2001.
He and his wife Deb, (also an educator), have three grown children, two daughters and a son.
Mr. Wilson will replace longtime Norton Schools Administrator Greg Mann. Mr. Mann announced in October his intent to retire after 40 years in education of which 24 were in Norton USD 211.
CUTS TO K-12 EDUCATION
Tue, Feb 10 2015 12:57
There have been a lot of questions recently regarding the cuts made to K-12 education. I have attempted to explain the situation as compactly and succinctly as possible; the link below will take you to a written explanation. Please, if you have questions do not hesitate to contact me:
K-12 School Cuts: An Explanation
supt@usd211.org
785-877-3386
K-12 School Cuts: An Explanation
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Fri, Oct 10 2014 09:28
In the event there is a need to start school late or close schools due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the announcements will be made on the radio and television stations listed below.
KQNK Radio of Norton (1530 AM or 106.7 FM ) is the primary broadcast outlet for the Norton schools. If inclement weather develops during the school day, parents should attempt to listen to one of the designated radio or television stations below. In the event there is an early dismissal, students will be allowed to call their parents if instructions are needed.
If school is not called off, but parents believe the weather to be too hazardous to send their child to school they are to follow the normal procedure for reporting absences.
KQNK Radio of Norton (1530 AM or 106.7 FM ) is the primary broadcast outlet for the Norton schools. If inclement weather develops during the school day, parents should attempt to listen to one of the designated radio or television stations below. In the event there is an early dismissal, students will be allowed to call their parents if instructions are needed.
If school is not called off, but parents believe the weather to be too hazardous to send their child to school they are to follow the normal procedure for reporting absences.
RADIO STATIONS:
KQNK 1530 AM and 106.7 FM Norton
KRVN 880 AM Lexington, NE
KKAN 1490 AM Phillipsburg
KQMA 92.5 FM Phillipsburg
TELEVISION STATIONS:
KSNK NBC Channels 2 and 8
KBSH CBS Channel 7
KAKE CBS Channel 11
NTV ABC Channel 13
USD 211 also utilizes the TEXT CASTER service provided by the Norton Branch of the Stockton National Bank. To be able to receive text messages of school closings or late starts on your cell phone, click on the "Bluejay Alerts Textcaster" button on the right to get the instructions.
This is a SPAM FREE service and there is no cost to you to sign up for this service, though your cell plan may charge a fee for receiving messages. Some "no contract" phone services may not work with Textcaster.
EES LIBRARY COLLECTING LABELS
Thu, Sep 25 2014 01:15
The EES Library is again collecting Campbell’s soup labels. The program also accepts labels from Prego, Pepperidge Farms and V-8 food products. The clip and earn label with the bar code can be sent to the EES Library. Box Tops for Education can also be sent to the EES Library. The labels and box tops are "cashed in" for equipment used by our teachers and students.
Thank you for supporting this program!
2014-15 School Year Info
Fri, Jul 4 2014 12:00
All enrollment information and materials are available by selecting Enrollment from the list on the right hand side.
The 2014-15 academic calendar as approved by the Board of Education is available here.
The normal school day BEGINS AT 8:15 A.M. and DISMISSES at 3:30 p.m.
The Graduation ceremony for the NCHS CLASS of 2015 will be held on SATURDAY, May 9
BULLYING HOTLINE
Thu, Aug 23 2012 09:13
USD 211 in partnership with the Kansas State Department of Education, and the Kansas Children’s Service League, announces the availability of the Bullying Prevention Hotline. This free, anonymous service is available to provide counsel and resources to those who have questions or concerns about bullying situations. The 24-hour hotline can be reached at (1-800-332-6378 or 1-800-CHILDREN). The hotline can also be contacted via text or e-mail at 1800children@kcsl.org.
Provided through a grant from "Safe and Supportive Schools," the hotline is staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who listen to each caller’s concerns and seek to provide the caller with resources to assist him or her. In the coming months, posters will be received and displayed in the schools to ensure students and those who visit our schools are aware of the hotline and know the number.
The Bullying Prevention Hotline should not be confused with the Kansas School Safety Hotline. The School Safety Hotline should still be used to report potential violent acts at schools. Students who feel unsafe at school could call either hotline; the professionals at the Bullying Prevention Hotline will forward any calls to the School Safety Hotline if they feel there is the potential for violence, or that a student may harm him/herself or others.
Provided through a grant from "Safe and Supportive Schools," the hotline is staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who listen to each caller’s concerns and seek to provide the caller with resources to assist him or her. In the coming months, posters will be received and displayed in the schools to ensure students and those who visit our schools are aware of the hotline and know the number.
The Bullying Prevention Hotline should not be confused with the Kansas School Safety Hotline. The School Safety Hotline should still be used to report potential violent acts at schools. Students who feel unsafe at school could call either hotline; the professionals at the Bullying Prevention Hotline will forward any calls to the School Safety Hotline if they feel there is the potential for violence, or that a student may harm him/herself or others.