Halstead-Bentley USD 440

American Education Week is celebrated in schools throughout the nation during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. This special week encourages teamwork between parents and educators, highlighting the importance of their partnership. It also serves as a time to honor educators and acknowledge their invaluable contributions to our communities.

Daddy Daughter Dance December 8th 3:00pm-5:00pm Registration includes selfie station, refreshments, a live DJ and silent auction, prize drawing and fun. $30 a couple $10 each additional daughter. Register by November 27 All proceeds go to FBLA https://forms.gle/QyZ5JcFLR5rtNswx7

This week, we want to take a moment to recognize our school psychologist, Lenae Kaus. We truly appreciate her and all that she contributes to our district. School psychologists provide direct support and interventions for students. They partner closely with teachers, families, and other mental health professionals within the school, including counselors and social workers, to improve support strategies. They also work alongside school administrators to enhance practices and policies, and they connect with community service providers to make sure essential services are accessible.

Rake n' Run Nov 26 1:00 to 3:00 Anyone wanting their lawn raked please contact Halstead Middle School to schedule your yard. 316-835-2641 Parents with truck can volunteer to help out the students. Students will need to bring rakes with them to school, please label your rakes with your name on them.

Native American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, honors the diverse and rich culture, history, and traditions of Native peoples. This month serves as an opportunity to educate the public about various tribes and to raise awareness of the challenges that Native people have encountered historically and continue to face today.

Happy Halloween to all from USD 440. We hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween. Reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow Nov 1st.

National First Responders Day honors those who dedicate their lives to saving others. While most people may run away from danger, first responders bravely rush toward it. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are approximately 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders across the nation. These individuals include firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and 911 operators. In times of emergency, they are the first to arrive on the scene, selflessly answering the call to assist others, often at great personal risk.

Reminder there is No School tomorrow October 18.

Today is National Boss's Day, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our boss, Dr. Barry, for being such an incredible leader!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our custodians who tirelessly ensure that our schools remain clean and safe for all students. Their hard work often goes unnoticed, but they play a crucial role in keeping everything running smoothly. We couldn’t achieve this without their dedication. They truly make our buildings shine, and we take great pride in that.

We're hiring. Food Service, please Contact Lisa Morris https://www.usd440.com/page/employment

Health Ministires Clinic is offering Flu Shots

HHS Mini Cheer Clinic

We will have our "Once a Dragon Always a Dragon" shirts available for those parents who attended the Back to School Blast and provided shirt sizes. We will have a table set up in the Hall of Fame section of the High School where you will be able to pick up those shirts. Thanks, USD 440

Once a Dragon Always a Dragon Shirt pick up *Please note this is only if you attended Back to School Blast and placed an order Pick will be: Big Blue Night 5:00-6:00pm in the Hall of Fame Hallway

We are so excited to see all the kids in the building tomorrow. Here is to a FANTASTIC year!!!1

Join us at our Back to School Blast and receive a FREE Dragons shirt. August 1st noon-8pm

We are hiring a Bus Aide Apply Here: https://www.usd440.com/page/employment

Join at the Back to School Blast August 1 noon-8:00pm Receive a FREE Dragon shirt

Staff LETRS Training Info: This Friday's LETRS session (unit 7) will be from 8:00am to 3:00pm with a one hour lunch break. Location is HHS Main gym Please bring your ELA or content curriculum materials as you will be planning a lesson using the Comprehension Planning Checklist template. Contact Mrs. Carr if you have any questions.